A flexible attachment system for attaching an electronic display device for displaying product information and / or price information to a fixed wall
By using fixed walls and a fixed system to accommodate openings and fixing elements, the problems of misalignment and appearance distortion of electronic display equipment during exhibitions have been solved, achieving stable fixation and simplified operation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202480090227.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-11-03
AI Technical Summary
In the existing technology, electronic display devices that are difficult to stably display product and price information during exhibitions are repeatedly removed from the wall and reattached, resulting in misalignment and appearance distortion.
By employing fixed walls and a fixing system, electronic display devices are securely fixed by accommodating openings and fixing elements, ensuring their attachment in the desired orientation.
It achieves stable fixation of electronic display devices, avoiding misalignment and appearance distortion, and simplifies operation and storage.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to an electronic display device, a mounting wall for flexibly attaching at least one electronic display device, and a mounting system for flexibly attaching an electronic display device for displaying product information and / or price information. Background Technology
[0002] Product information and prices can be displayed on electronic display units, also known as "electronic shelf label" units—ESL units for short. These ESL units have displays capable of showing various and changing information. Furthermore, ESL units can have an internal power supply (using a battery) or be connected to an external power source.
[0003] For example, ESL units can be arranged in large numbers and configured to display one or more products and their information. ESL units can be arranged on a common substrate (such as a wall). Such walls are used, for example, in trade show booths to clearly display the exhibited ESL units and their various formats.
[0004] Currently, double-sided tape is simply applied to this type of wall. The same procedure is performed on the back of the ESL unit. Then, the ESL unit is secured to the surface of the wall using double-sided tape.
[0005] Even though the ESL units were generally neatly arranged on the wall at the start of the exhibition, problems arose during the exhibition: the repeated removal and reattachment of ESL units to highlight details and make them more visible caused misalignment, which negatively impacted the overall appearance of the ESL display. Furthermore, due to their own weight, the ESL units often tilted off the wall at the top while remaining flush with the wall at the bottom, resulting in a distorted 3D appearance. Summary of the Invention
[0006] The objective of this invention is to provide a fixing system for ESL cells, which allows the ESL cells to be securely fixed in a desired orientation.
[0007] This task is accomplished using an electronic display device, a fixed wall, and a fixing system according to the independent claims, as well as a method for flexibly attaching an electronic display device for displaying product information and / or price information.
[0008] According to a first aspect of the invention, a fixing wall is described, configured for flexibly attaching at least one electronic display device, particularly for displaying product information and / or price information. The fixing wall includes at least one receiving opening in which the electronic display device can be at least partially received, such that a fixing element secures a fixing portion of the electronic display device body to a contact area of the fixing wall, thereby fixing the electronic display device within the receiving opening.
[0009] According to another aspect of the invention, an electronic display device is described, particularly for displaying product information and / or price information, the electronic display device being configured for flexible attachment to a fixed wall. The electronic display device includes a body and a screen, the screen being housed within the body and viewable from the display surface of the body. The body includes a fixing portion configured to face the display surface. The electronic display device (and particularly the body) is configured such that it can be at least partially housed in a receiving opening of the fixed wall, and the fixing portion can be secured to the fixed wall by means of a fixing element at a contact area, thereby securing the electronic display device in the receiving opening.
[0010] According to another aspect of the invention, a system for flexibly attaching an electronic display device, particularly for displaying product information and / or price information, is described. The system includes an electronic display device comprising a body and a screen, the screen being housed within the body and viewable from the display surface of the body. The body includes a fixing portion configured to face the display surface.
[0011] In addition, the system includes a fixing wall with at least one receiving opening in which an electronic display device (and especially a body) can be at least partially received, such that a fixing element fixes the fixing part to the contact area of the fixing wall in order to fix the electronic display device in the receiving opening.
[0012] According to another aspect of the present invention, a method is provided for flexibly attaching at least one electronic display device to the aforementioned fixed wall. According to this method, the electronic display device is accommodated in a receiving opening of the fixed wall, such that a fixing element fixes the fixing portion to the contact area of the fixed wall, thereby fixing the electronic display device in the receiving opening.
[0013] Electronic display devices particularly constitute "Electronic Shalf Label" (ESL) units, which include a main body or frame that completely or partially surrounds the functional units of the display device. The main body may be constructed, for example, as a housing, and includes, as functional units, a power supply unit (battery), a control unit (microprocessor, CPU), and / or a communication unit (transmitting and / or receiving unit). The main body also surrounds the screen of the display device without obstructing it, allowing the display device to be viewed from the outside. The main body is particularly made of rigid materials, such as metal (aluminum) or plastic.
[0014] Electronic display devices can be controlled by an external control unit, thereby displaying various image content (price information, product information) on the screen.
[0015] The fixed wall may include, for example, a circular, elliptical, or polygonal (such as rectangular) shape. The fixed wall may also include a support system (base) for placement on the floor. The support system may include, for example, casters, allowing the fixed wall to move along the floor. Furthermore, the fixed wall may be configured for mounting on a supporting wall (such as a building wall). For this purpose, the fixed wall may include, for example, through-holes through which fastening elements (such as nails or screws) can be inserted.
[0016] The fixing wall has a sufficient thickness to allow for the provision of one or more receiving openings to accommodate electronic display devices. These receiving openings can be arranged in a specific pattern along rows and columns, allowing one or more electronic display devices to be accommodated and secured at any of the receiving openings. The fixing wall is made of, for example, natural materials such as wood, metal, or rigid plastic. The receiving openings can be formed, for example, by drilling, cutting, or milling.
[0017] The receiving opening of the fixed wall is configured to allow the electronic display device to be at least partially or completely received. Therefore, the electronic display device can directly transfer at least part of its weight to the fixed wall through the receiving opening, thus ensuring that the electronic display device is securely held within the receiving opening or the fixed wall. Similarly, the shape of the receiving opening ensures a certain degree of alignment of the display device. This makes it difficult to remove the electronic display device from the fixed wall, especially from the receiving opening, because the electronic display device is at least partially received within the receiving opening.
[0018] In particular, the contour of the receiving opening can be adapted to the corresponding contour of the receiving area of the electronic display device in such a way that a press fit (e.g., clearance fit, transition fit) is provided, thereby forming a press connection between the fixing wall and the receiving area of the electronic display device within the receiving opening. The receiving area of the electronic display device defines the area or shape thereof that exists within the receiving opening when the display device is fixed to the fixing wall. Therefore, in addition to providing a fixing element, a secure and releasable fixation of the display device within the receiving opening is achieved. Furthermore, due to the predetermined contour / shape of the receiving opening (e.g., elliptical or polygonal) and the corresponding or corresponding contour of the receiving area of the electronic display device, the desired orientation of the electronic display device can be achieved, thereby eliminating the need for manual alignment of the display device.
[0019] The accommodating openings can include different profiles to accommodate different configurations of electronic display devices.
[0020] Fixing elements are also provided to enhance the fixation of the electronic display device to the fixed wall. These fixing elements are specifically designed for detachable fixation of the electronic display device to the fixed wall. In the following text, "detachable fixation" refers to a fixing method by which the connecting parts can be repeatedly and non-destructively separated and re-fixed. The fixing elements are particularly located at the contact area of the fixed wall, against which a corresponding fixing part of the main body of the electronic display device rests. For example, the fixing elements may be located at the contact area within a receiving opening, or at the surface of the electronic display device abutting the opening, or at a fixing part within the receiving opening.
[0021] In another exemplary embodiment, the fixing element includes a first connecting member and a corresponding second connecting member, wherein the first connecting member is disposed at the fixing portion of the electronic display device, and the second connecting member is disposed at the contact area of the fixing wall, for example, disposed on its surface or in a receiving opening. The two connecting members are also configured to form a releasable connection with each other, for example in the form of a hook and loop fastening system described in more detail below, or also in the form of a button system, zipper system, or adhesive system.
[0022] Therefore, the present invention provides a fixing system for an electronic display device, enabling the electronic display device to be securely fixed partially within a receiving opening in a desired orientation. Since the receiving openings are arranged in different locations, the fixing wall can include corresponding electronic display devices, thereby providing the desired electronic display device configuration.
[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the fixing wall, the fixing element is arranged at the contact area. Therefore, for example, the electronic display device may not have a fixing element, and fixation to the fixing element is achieved by bringing the fixing part into contact with the fixing element at the contact area. For example, the electronic display device can be detached from the fixing element, while the fixing element remains at the contact area. Therefore, the electronic display device does not need to be equipped with fixing elements, as these fixing elements are already present in the contact area of the fixing wall. This simplifies the provision of the electronic display device and makes its operation and storage easier, as it reduces the risk of the fixing element being fixed in an undesirable location (e.g., fixed to the fixing element of another electronic display device).
[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the fixing wall, the fixing element is constructed as tape, particularly double-sided tape. By constructing the fixing element as tape, a cost-effective and quick-positioning fixing possibility can be provided.
[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment of the fixing wall, the fixing element is a magnetic element configured to establish a magnetic fixation with a corresponding magnetic element of the electronic display device. The magnetic element is fixed to the contact area, for example, by means of an adhesive. Alternatively, the magnetic element may be embedded in the material of the fixing wall, adjacent to the contact area. In an exemplary embodiment of the electronic display device, the corresponding magnetic element of the electronic display device is particularly constructed at or adjacent to the fixing portion of the electronic display device. The magnetic element of the electronic display device may also be constructed from the body of the electronic display device, for example, by constructing the body as a magnetically attractive material (such as metal), or by embedding or fixing the corresponding magnetic element within the body.
[0026] According to another exemplary embodiment of the fixed wall, the receiving opening is adapted to the contour of the body, enabling the body to be received in the receiving opening in a manner that prevents displacement and, in particular, prevents rotation. Furthermore, due to the predetermined contour or shape of the receiving opening (e.g., elliptical or polygonal) and the corresponding or corresponding contour of the receiving area of the electronic display device within the receiving opening, a desired orientation of the electronic display device can be achieved, thereby eliminating the need for manual alignment of the display device.
[0027] According to another exemplary embodiment of the fixed wall, the receiving opening is configured such that the body of the electronic display device can be partially received within the receiving opening, and the body can protrude from the receiving opening onto a surrounding surface. In other words, the receiving opening is configured such that only a portion of the body is located within the receiving opening. Another portion of the body (e.g., surrounding the screen) protrudes from the receiving opening or extends from a surface adjacent to the receiving opening. For example, the portion of the body located outside the receiving opening may include a diameter or cross-sectional area larger than the diameter or cross-sectional area of the receiving opening, such that the protruding portion of the body rests on a corresponding surface of the fixed wall. The portion of the body located within the receiving opening may include a diameter corresponding to or smaller than the diameter of the receiving opening.
[0028] According to another exemplary embodiment of the fixed wall, the receiving opening is configured such that the electronic display device can be completely received within the receiving opening, wherein the screen of the main body can be arranged flush with the surrounding surface of the fixed wall. Here, in particular, a uniform surface can be formed along the surface of the fixed wall via the electronic display device disposed in the fixed wall. Specifically, the disposed electronic display device is well protected by being completely received within the receiving opening.
[0029] In summary, the size of the receiving opening can be determined as follows. On one hand, the receiving opening can be defined as a receiving body or a functional segment of the body, which includes functional units such as a battery or battery cover. In this case, the protrusion of the screen beyond the edge of the functional segment can abut against the front of the fixed wall.
[0030] Furthermore, the receiving opening can be configured to accommodate the screen and its bezel. In this case, the screen also appears to be recessed into the fixed wall. The front of the screen can be positioned raised relative to the front of the fixed wall, just as it would be in the front. The depth at which the display device is arranged in the receiving opening can be varied, such that the front surface of the screen can even be flush with the front or surface of the fixed wall. Finally, to prevent unauthorized removal, the front of the screen can even be positioned slightly lower than the front or surface of the fixed wall.
[0031] According to another exemplary embodiment, the receiving opening is configured as a blind hole in a fixed wall. Therefore, for example, a predetermined placement position or predetermined location at a specific depth within the receiving opening can be defined for an electronic display device.
[0032] According to another exemplary embodiment, the contact area is constructed at the bottom of the blind hole. The fixing part of the electronic display device is correspondingly arranged such that when the electronic display device is positioned in the receiving opening, the fixing element between the fixing part and the contact area can be fixed.
[0033] According to another exemplary embodiment, the receiving opening is configured as a through hole in a fixed wall. Therefore, various electronic display devices with different constructions, especially those with different depths, can be accommodated in a receiving opening without the electronic display device protruding, for example, due to an excessively shallow hole in a blind aperture.
[0034] According to another exemplary embodiment, the through-hole is closed by a contact element of a fixing wall, wherein the contact element includes a contact area of a fixing element having an electronic display device. The contact element may be, for example, a film-like element fixed to the back side of the fixing wall and closing the receiving opening. The back side of the fixing wall is the surface opposite to the surface through which the screen of the electronic display device can be viewed. The contact element may be, for example, an adhesive film and is therefore also part of the fixing element. When the fixing portion of the electronic display device contacts the contact area on the adhesive film, which serves as the contact element, corresponding fixing can be achieved.
[0035] According to another exemplary embodiment, the contact element is fixed to the fixed wall by means of an adhesive connection. Alternatively, the contact element can also be fixed to the fixed wall by means of a screw connection or a snap-fit connection.
[0036] According to another exemplary embodiment of the fixing wall, a contact area is constructed on the surface of the fixing wall surrounding the receiving opening, and the main body of the display device can be placed on this surface. Therefore, in another embodiment of the electronic display device, the fixing part of the electronic display device can be placed on the surface of the fixing wall surrounding the receiving opening, and a contact area having a fixing element is constructed on the surrounding surface.
[0037] In other words, the contact area is not located within the receiving opening, but rather on the surface surrounding the receiving opening, outside of it. The main body of the electronic display device can, for example, be constructed in a T-shape or a mushroom shape, with the screen constructed in the thicker portion and the narrow area located within the receiving opening. Therefore, the fixing element can, for example, be located outside the receiving opening, between the contact area and the fixing portion of the main body resting thereon.
[0038] In particular, in another exemplary embodiment, in addition to the contact area located outside the receiving opening described above, another contact area can be provided inside the receiving opening, so that multiple contact areas can be fixed at corresponding fixing parts of the electronic display device. Therefore, multiple identical or different fixing elements can be provided between the corresponding fixing parts and the contact areas.
[0039] According to another exemplary embodiment, the fixing wall includes a plurality of additional receiving openings in which the electronic display device or at least one other electronic display device can be at least partially received, such that a corresponding fixing element of the electronic display device to be received fixes the fixing part to an additional contact area of the fixing wall, so as to fix the corresponding display device in the additional receiving openings.
[0040] According to another exemplary embodiment of the electronic display device, a fixing element is arranged at the fixing portion. Therefore, for example, the fixing wall may not have a fixing element, and fixing is achieved by bringing the contact area into contact with the fixing element at the fixing portion. The electronic display device can, for example, be detached from the contact area along with the fixing element, while the fixing element remains at the fixing portion. Therefore, the receiving opening or contact area of the fixing wall does not need to be equipped with a fixing element, since these fixing elements are carried at the electronic display device.
[0041] According to another exemplary embodiment of the system, the fastening element includes a first connecting part and a corresponding second connecting part of the hook-and-loop fastening system, wherein the first connecting part, in particular a loop or felt element, is arranged at the fastening portion, and the second connecting part, in particular a hook element, is arranged at the contact area of the fastening wall. Furthermore, the first connecting part may also include a hook element, and the second connecting part may include a loop or felt element. Thus, a hook-and-loop fastening system capable of being disassembled and connected with virtually arbitrary frequency is provided. The hook element includes a correspondingly small flexible hook, and the loop or felt element includes a corresponding small loop. When pressed together, the connecting parts form a strong but reversible quick connection. The woven hook-and-loop band can be made of polyamide, polyester, and polyolefin fibers. The second connecting part at the contact area can, for example, be constructed at the contact element that closes the receiving opening as a through opening, or it can be constructed at the bottom of a blind hole receiving the opening.
[0042] Finally, it should be noted that the described fixed wall is for display purposes, specifically for displaying electronic display devices; therefore, according to a preferred embodiment, it is a display wall for electronic display devices. According to a particularly preferred embodiment, it is a display wall for an exhibition booth, integrated into the construction of the exhibition booth, i.e., adapted to the fixed facilities there.
[0043] It should be noted that the embodiments described herein represent only a limited selection of possible variations of the invention. Therefore, features of the various embodiments can be combined with each other in a suitable manner, such that many different embodiments should be considered, to those skilled in the art, as readily disclosed together with the variations explicitly described herein. In particular, some embodiments of the invention are described with device claims, while others are described with method claims. However, it will immediately become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading this application that, unless explicitly stated otherwise, any combination of features belonging to different subject matter types of the invention is possible, in addition to combinations belonging to one subject matter type. Attached Figure Description
[0044] To further explain and facilitate a better understanding of the present invention, embodiments are described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0045] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. The system includes a fixed wall having a receiving opening in which an electronic display device is fixed.
[0046] Figure 2 A schematic top view of a fixed wall having a plurality of receiving openings according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein an electronic display device is correspondingly attached to some of the receiving openings.
[0047] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. The system includes a fixed wall having a receiving opening, wherein the receiving opening is configured as a blind hole (Sackloch), and a screen protrudes from the receiving opening.
[0048] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. The system includes a fixed wall having a receiving opening, wherein the receiving opening is configured as a through hole, and a screen protrudes from the receiving opening.
[0049] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. The system includes a fixed wall having a receiving opening, wherein the receiving opening is configured as a blind hole, and the screen is flush with the surface of the fixed wall.
[0050] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the screen of an electronic display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.
[0051] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the fixing part of an electronic display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Detailed Implementation
[0052] Identical or similar parts in different drawings are labeled with the same reference numerals. The illustrations in the drawings are schematic.
[0053] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a system 150 for flexibly attaching an electronic display device 120, particularly for displaying product information and / or price information, is shown. System 150 includes the electronic display device 120, which includes a body 121 and a screen 122, the screen being housed within the body 121 and viewable from the display surface of the body 121. The body 121 includes a fixing portion 123 configured to face the display surface. System 150 also includes a fixing wall 100, which includes at least one receiving opening 101 in which the electronic display device 120 can be at least partially housed, such that a fixing element 110 secures the fixing portion 123 to a contact area 102 of the fixing wall 100, thereby securing the electronic display device 120 within the receiving opening 101.
[0054] The fixed wall 100 includes a corresponding thickness, enabling the provision of one or more receiving openings 101 to accommodate the electronic display device 120. Figure 1 In an exemplary embodiment, the receiving opening 101 of the fixed wall 100 is configured to partially accommodate the electronic display device 120. Therefore, the electronic display device 120 can directly transfer at least part of its weight directly to the fixed wall 100 through the receiving opening 101, resulting in the electronic display device 120 being securely positioned within the receiving opening 101 or the fixed wall 100. Similarly, the shape of the receiving opening 101 determines a certain orientation of the display device 120. This makes it difficult or even impossible for the electronic display device 120 to detach unintentionally or even spontaneously from the fixed wall 100, especially from the receiving opening 101. If needed or desired, the electronic display device 120 can be manually removed from the fixed wall 100.
[0055] To enhance the fixation of the electronic display device at the fixed wall, a fixing element 110 is also provided. The fixing element 110 is configured for detachable fixation of the electronic display device 120 at the fixed wall 100. The fixing element 110 is located at the contact area 102 of the fixed wall 100, and the corresponding fixing part 123 of the main body 121 of the electronic display device 120 is placed against this contact area. Figure 1 In this case, the fixing element 110 is provided, for example, at the contact area 102 in the receiving opening 101 or at the fixing part 123 of the main body 121.
[0056] In particular, the fixing element 110 includes a first connecting member 111 and a corresponding second connecting member 112, wherein the first connecting member 111 is disposed at the fixing portion 123 of the electronic display device 120, and the second connecting member 112 is disposed at the contact area 102 of the fixing wall 100. The first connecting member 111 and the corresponding second connecting member 112 are components of the hook and loop fastening system, wherein the first connecting member 111, in particular a loop or felt element, is arranged at the fixing portion 123, and the second connecting member 112, in particular a hook element, is arranged at the contact area 102 of the fixing wall 100. Therefore, a hook and loop fastening system capable of being loosened and engaged almost any number of times is provided.
[0057] The dimensions of the receiving opening 101 are also determined to accommodate the main body 121 or the main frame or a functional segment of the main body 121, which includes functional devices 124 (such as a battery or battery cover). In this case, the protrusion of the screen 122 beyond the edge of the functional segment can abut against the front side or surface 103 of the fixed wall 100.
[0058] Figure 1 In the intermediate embodiment, the receiving opening 101 is configured as a blind hole in the fixed wall 100. Therefore, for example, a predetermined placement position or predetermined positioning at a specific depth in the receiving opening 101 can be defined for the electronic display device 120.
[0059] Figure 2 A schematic top view of a fixed wall 100 is shown, the fixed wall having a plurality of receiving openings 101, wherein corresponding electronic display devices 120 are attached to some of the receiving openings 101. The fixed wall 100 may, for example, include a circular, elliptical, or polygonal (such as rectangular) shape.
[0060] The receiving opening 101 can be arranged in a specific pattern along rows and columns, so that one or more electronic display devices 120 can be received and fixed at any receiving opening 101.
[0061] In particular, the contour of the receiving opening 101 can be adapted to the corresponding contour of the receiving area of the electronic display device 120 in such a way as to provide a press fit (e.g., clearance fit, transition fit), thereby forming a press connection between the fixed wall 100 and the receiving area of the electronic display device 120 in the receiving opening 101. The receiving area of the electronic display device 120 defines the area or shape that exists in the receiving opening when the display device 120 is fixed to the fixed wall 100.
[0062] The receiving opening 101 is adapted to the contour of the body 121 in such a way that the body 121 can be accommodated in the receiving opening 101 in a manner that prevents displacement and, in particular, prevents rotation. Furthermore, due to the predetermined contour / shape of the receiving opening 101 (e.g., elliptical or polygonal) and the corresponding or corresponding contour of the receiving area of the electronic display device 120, the desired orientation of the electronic display device 120 can be achieved in the receiving opening 101.
[0063] The shape of the accommodating opening 101, in this case, is circular, quadrilateral, or hexagonal, adapted to the shape of the electronic display device 120 to be accommodated, specifically a designated main body segment of the electronic display device 120. This allows for the specification of the position of the electronic display device assembly at the fixed wall 100, reliably preventing accidental misplacement of the corresponding electronic display device outside its assembly. For example, in Figure 2 The first column shown can accommodate a display device 120 having a body 121 including a circular circumferential outline, the middle second column can accommodate a display device 120 having a body 121 including a rectangular outline, and the right third column can accommodate a display device 120 having a body 121 including a hexagonal outline.
[0064] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a system 150 including a fixed wall 100 having a receiving opening 101 is shown, wherein the receiving opening 101 is configured as a blind hole and a screen 122 protrudes from the receiving opening 101.
[0065] The contact area 102 is formed on the surface of the fixing wall 100 surrounding the receiving opening 101, and the main body 121 of the display device 120 can be placed on this surface. Therefore, the fixing part 123 of the electronic display device 120 can be placed on the surface of the fixing wall 100 surrounding the receiving opening 101, and the contact area 102 is formed together with the fixing element 110 on the surrounding surface 103.
[0066] Therefore, the contact area 102 is not located within the receiving opening 101, but rather on the surface 103 surrounding the receiving opening 101 outside the receiving opening 101. The body 121 of the electronic display device 120 is constructed in a T-shape or mushroom shape, wherein the screen 122 is constructed in a region with a larger diameter, and a narrow region is located within the receiving opening 101.
[0067] In addition to the contact area 102 located outside the receiving opening 101, another contact area can be provided inside the receiving opening 101, so that multiple contact areas 102 can fix the electronic display device 120 to the corresponding fixing part 123. Therefore, multiple identical or different fixing elements 110 can be provided between the corresponding fixing part 123 and the contact area 102.
[0068] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a system 150 including a fixed wall 100 with a receiving opening 101 is shown, wherein the receiving opening 101 is configured as a through hole, and a screen 122 protrudes from the receiving opening 101. Therefore, multiple electronic display devices 120 of different constructions and different depths can be accommodated in a single receiving opening 101 without the electronic display devices 120 protruding, for example, due to shallow holes in blind holes.
[0069] The through-hole is closed by a contact element 401 of the fixing wall 100, wherein the contact element 401 includes a contact area 102 of the fixing element 110 of the electronic display device 120. The contact element 401 may be, for example, a film element, which is fixed to the rear surface of the fixing wall 100 and closes the receiving opening 101. The contact element 401 may be, for example, an adhesive film, and thus also part of the fixing element 110. When the fixing portion 123 of the electronic display device 120 contacts the contact area 102 on the adhesive film serving as the contact element 401, corresponding fixation can be achieved.
[0070] The thickness of the fixing wall 100 is adapted to accommodate the main body 121 of the corresponding electronic display device 120, such that the fixing part 123 contacts the contact area of the contact element 401. Furthermore, the contact element 401 may include an adapter element that protrudes from the rear side of the fixing wall 100 into the receiving opening 101 to provide contact between the fixing part 123 and the adapter element of the contact element 401 when the thickness of the fixing wall 100 is greater than the insertion depth of the main body 121 into the receiving opening 101.
[0071] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a system 150 including a fixed wall 100 having a receiving opening 101 is shown, wherein the receiving opening 101 is configured as a blind hole, and a screen 122 is flush with the surface 103 of the fixed wall 100.
[0072] The contact area is constructed at the bottom of the blind hole. The fixing portion 123 of the electronic display device 120 is correspondingly arranged such that when the electronic display device 120 is arranged in the receiving opening 101, the fixing element 110 can be fixed between the fixing portion 123 and the contact area 102. Therefore, the electronic display device 120 can be completely accommodated in the receiving opening 101. In particular, a uniform surface can be formed along the surface 103 of the fixing wall 100 via the electronic display device 120 disposed therein.
[0073] Figure 6 A schematic perspective view of the front of an electronic display device 120 having a screen 122 is shown. Figure 7The back of the electronic display device 120 is shown, which has a fixing part 123, 123' or a functional area for the electronic display device 120.
[0074] The electronic display device 120, particularly an ESL (Electronic Shelf Label) unit, includes a body 121 or main frame that completely or partially surrounds the functional units of the display device 120. The main frame is constructed as a housing and surrounds the functional units 124, such as a power supply unit (battery), a control unit (microprocessor, CPU), and / or a communication unit (transmitting and / or receiving unit). The main frame also surrounds the screen 122 of the display device 120 without obstructing the screen, allowing the display device 120 to be viewed from the outside.
[0075] In order to secure the electronic display device 120 to the mounting wall 100, the receiving opening 101 of the mounting wall 100 includes a blind hole or through hole having a generally rectangular opening shape, wherein the opening shape, i.e. its size or measurement and profile, is adapted to the shape of the back periphery of the body 121 to be received in the receiving opening 101.
[0076] The electronic display device 120 can be controlled by an external control unit, for example, so that various image content (price information, product information) can be displayed on the screen 122. The size of the receiving opening 101 can be determined to receive the main body 121 (the main frame or functional segment of the main body 121, which includes functional units 124, such as batteries or battery covers).
[0077] Additionally, it should be noted that "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. Furthermore, it should be noted that features or steps described with reference to one of the above embodiments may also be used in combination with other features or steps of the other above embodiments. Reference numerals in the claims should not be considered limiting.
[0078] List of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 100 Fixed Wall 101 Accommodation opening 102 Contact Area 103 Surface 110 Fixed components 111 First connecting component 112 Second connecting component 120 Electronic display equipment 121 Main Body 122 screens 123 Fixing part 124 Functional Units 150 System 401 Contact element.
Claims
1. A fixed wall (100) configured for flexibly attaching at least one electronic display device (120), said electronic display device being particularly for displaying product information and / or price information, said fixed wall (100) comprising: At least one receiving opening (101) is provided in which the electronic display device (120) can be at least partially received, such that the fixing element (110) fixes the fixing part (123) of the body (121) of the electronic display device (120) to the contact area (102) of the fixing wall (100) so as to fix the electronic display device (120) in the receiving opening (101).
2. The fixed wall (100) according to claim 1. The fixing element (110) is arranged in the contact area (102).
3. The fixed wall (100) according to claim 1 or 2. The fixing element (110) is constructed as tape, especially double-sided tape.
4. The fixed wall (100) according to claim 1 or 2. The fixing element (110) is a magnetic element configured to establish a magnetic fixation with the corresponding magnetic element of the electronic display device (120).
5. The fixed wall (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The receiving opening (101) is adapted to the contour of the body (121) so that the body (121) can be received in the receiving opening (101) in a manner that prevents displacement and, in particular, prevents rotation.
6. The fixed wall (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The receiving opening (101) is configured such that the body (121) of the electronic display device (120) can be partially received in the receiving opening (101), and the body (121) can protrude from the receiving opening (101) onto the surrounding surface (103).
7. The fixed wall (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6. The receiving opening (101) is configured such that the electronic display device (120) can be completely received within the receiving opening (101). The screen (122) of the main body (121) can be arranged to be flush with the surrounding surface (103) of the fixed wall (100).
8. The fixed wall (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 7. The receiving opening (101) is configured as a blind hole in the fixed wall (100).
9. The fixed wall (100) according to claim 8. The contact area (102) is constructed at the bottom of the blind hole.
10. The fixed wall (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 7. The receiving opening (101) is configured as a through hole in the fixed wall (100).
11. The fixed wall (100) according to claim 10. The through hole is closed by the contact element (401) of the fixed wall (100). The contact element (401) includes a contact area (102) of a fixing element (110) having an electronic display device (120).
12. The fixed wall (100) according to claim 11. The contact element (401) is fixed to the fixed wall (100) by means of adhesive bonding.
13. The fixed wall (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 12. The contact area (102) is constructed on the surface (103) of the fixed wall (100) surrounding the receiving opening (101), and the body (121) of the display device (120) can be placed on this surface.
14. The fixed wall (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 13. The fixed wall (100) includes a plurality of additional receiving openings (101) in which an electronic display device (120) or at least one other electronic display device (120) can be at least partially received, such that a corresponding fixing element (110) of the electronic display device (120) to be received fixes the fixing part (123) to another contact area (102) of the fixed wall (100) so as to fix the corresponding display device (120) in the additional receiving opening (101).
15. An electronic display device (120), particularly for displaying product information and / or price information, configured for flexible attachment to a fixed wall (100), said electronic display device (120) comprising: The main body (121), and A screen (122), which is housed within a body (121) and can be viewed from the display surface of the body (121), The main body (121) includes a fixing part (123) configured to be opposite to the display surface. The electronic display device (120) is configured such that the electronic display device (120) can be at least partially accommodated in the accommodating opening (101) of the fixed wall (100), and the fixing part (123) can be fixed by means of the fixing element (110) and the contact area (102) of the fixed wall (100) so as to fix the electronic display device (120) in the accommodating opening (101).
16. The electronic display device (120) according to claim 15. The fixing part (123) of the electronic display device (120) can be placed on the surface (103) of the fixing wall (100) surrounding the receiving opening (101), and the contact area (102) of the fixing element (110) is constructed on the surrounding surface (103).
17. The electronic display device (120) according to claim 15 or 16. The fixing element (110) is arranged at the fixing part (123).
18. The electronic display device (120) according to claim 17. The fixing element (110) is a magnetic element that is configured to establish a magnetic fixation with the corresponding magnetic element of the fixing wall (100).
19. A system (150) for flexibly attaching an electronic display device (120), the electronic display device being particularly used for displaying product information and / or price information, the system (150) comprising: An electronic display device (120) includes a body (121) and a screen (122), the screen being housed within the body (121) and viewable from the display surface of the body (121). The main body (121) includes a fixing part (123) configured to be opposite to the display surface. The fixing wall (100) includes at least one receiving opening (101) in which the electronic display device (120) can be at least partially received, such that the fixing element (110) fixes the contact area (102) of the fixing part (123) with the fixing wall (100) to fix the electronic display device (120) in the receiving opening (101).
20. The system (150) according to claim 19. The fixing element (110) includes a first connecting part (111) and a corresponding second connecting part (112) of the hook and loop fastening system. The first connecting member (111), in particular the loop or felt element, is arranged at the fixing part (123), and the second connecting member (112), in particular the hook element, is arranged at the contact area (102) of the fixing wall (100).
21. A method for flexibly attaching an electronic display device (120), particularly for displaying product information and / or price information, wherein the electronic display device (120) includes a body (121) and a screen (122), the screen being housed within the body (121) and viewable from the display surface of the body (121). The main body (121) includes a fixing part (123) configured to be opposite to the display surface. The method includes: The electronic display device (120) is accommodated in the accommodating opening (101) of the fixed wall (100), such that the fixing element (110) fixes the contact area (102) between the fixing part (123) and the fixed wall (100) so as to fix the electronic display device (120) in the accommodating opening (101).