Longitudinal display electronic price tag guide rail switching device

Abstract

The utility model provides a longitudinally displayed electronic price tag guide rail switching device, which is characterized in that a structural plate is arranged as a basic framework, a price tag fixing mechanism used for being connected with an electronic price tag is arranged on the front surface of the structural plate, and a switching fixing mechanism used for being connected with a guide rail is arranged on the back surface of the structural plate; when the electronic price tag is fixed on the guide rail through the switching device, the length direction of the electronic price tag is perpendicular to the length direction of the guide rail, the fixing directions of the original guide rail and the electronic price tag can be switched through the switching device, and the structure of the guide rail and the structure of the electronic price tag do not need to be changed. Transverse display of the electronic price tag is converted into longitudinal display through the switching device, the use scene of the electronic price tag is enriched, and the practicability is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of electronic price label accessories, in particular to a guide rail adapter device for a vertically displayed electronic price label. Background Art

[0002] Price tags, also known as price tags, are a form of price announcement for commercial enterprises. Currently, there is an electronic price tag, which is an electronic display device with information sending and receiving functions. It is mainly used in supermarkets, convenience stores, pharmacies, etc. to display price information. Both ordinary price tags and electronic price tags need to be fixed on the shelf by price tag rails.

[0003] Generally speaking, the information on the price tag is arranged horizontally, and correspondingly, the price tag is often configured as a horizontal rectangular structure, and the track that matches the price tag is also configured as a horizontal track. However, in some scenarios, it may be necessary to set the price tag vertically to facilitate the vertical arrangement of product information. Existing price tags can only be fixed horizontally in the guide rail. If price tags that can be fixed vertically in the guide rail are re-produced, the operating cost will increase. Therefore, the prior art lacks a switching device that can be assembled on the back of the existing price tag so that the price tag can be fixed vertically in the guide rail. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a longitudinally displayed electronic price tag guide rail adapter device to solve the problem that the prior art lacks an adapter device that can be assembled on the back of the existing price tag so that the price tag can be longitudinally fixed in the guide rail.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a longitudinally displayed electronic price tag guide rail adapter device, including a structural plate, the front side of the structural plate is provided with a price tag fixing mechanism for connecting to the electronic price tag, and the back side of the structural plate is provided with a adapter fixing mechanism for connecting to the guide rail; when the electronic price tag is fixed on the guide rail through the adapter device, the length direction of the electronic price tag is perpendicular to the length direction of the guide rail.

[0006] Furthermore, the price label fixing mechanism is detachably connected to the electronic price label.

[0007] Furthermore, the price tag fixing mechanism includes a slide rail, and the slide rail is arranged on both sides of the front side of the structural plate.

[0008] Furthermore, a baffle is provided at one end of the slide rail.

[0009] Furthermore, a notch is provided on the slide rail.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a plurality of first openings, wherein the first openings are vertically arranged on the fixing plate, and the first openings are close to the slide rails.

[0011] Furthermore, the transfer fixing mechanism includes an upper reverse hook plate and a lower reverse hook plate which are parallel to each other, and the upper reverse hook plate and the lower reverse hook plate are both perpendicular to the length direction of the electronic price tag.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes a second opening, which is horizontally arranged on the structural plate and located below the lower reverse hook plate.

[0013] Furthermore, it also includes a top plate, which is arranged between the upper reverse hook plate and the lower reverse hook plate. When the switching and fixing mechanism is connected to the guide rail, the top plate is pressed against the inner wall of the guide rail.

[0014] Furthermore, the bottom of the slide rail is lower than the lower reverse hook plate, and when the electronic price tag is longitudinally installed in the price tag fixing mechanism, the upper edge of the electronic price tag is flush with the upper reverse hook plate.

[0015] Different from the prior art, the above-mentioned technical solution of the present invention sets a structural plate as the basic skeleton, sets a price tag fixing mechanism for connecting to the electronic price tag on the front of the structural plate, and sets a switching fixing mechanism for connecting to the guide rail on the back of the structural plate; when the electronic price tag is fixed to the guide rail through the switching device, the length direction of the electronic price tag is perpendicular to the length direction of the guide rail, and the fixing direction of the original guide rail and the electronic price tag can be converted through the switching device without changing the guide rail structure or the structure of the electronic price tag. The electronic price tag is converted from horizontal display to vertical display through the switching device, which enriches the use scenarios of the electronic price tag and improves practicality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a structural stereogram of a vertically displayed electronic price tag adapter device described in a specific implementation method;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a structural front view of a vertically displayed electronic price tag adapter device described in a specific implementation method;

[0018] Figure 3 It is a structural AA cross-sectional view of a longitudinally displayed electronic price tag adapter device described in a specific implementation method;

[0019] Figure 4 It is a right side view of the structure of a vertically displayed electronic price tag adapter device described in a specific implementation method;

[0020] Figure 5 It is a top view of the structure of a vertically displayed electronic price label adapter device described in a specific implementation method.

[0021] Description of reference numerals:

[0022] 10. Structural plate; 101. Second opening; 102. Top plate; 201. Slide rail; 2011. Notch; 2012. Baffle; 202. First opening; 301. Upper reverse hook plate; 302. Lower reverse hook plate; 40. Electronic price tag; 50. Guide rail. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to explain the technical content, structural features, achieved objectives and effects of the technical solution in detail, the following is a detailed description in conjunction with specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0024] Reference to "embodiment" herein means that the specific features, structures or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The term "embodiment" appearing in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it particularly limit its independence or association with other embodiments. In principle, in the present application, as long as there is no technical contradiction or conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the embodiments can be combined in any way to form a corresponding implementable technical solution.

[0025] Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms used in this document have the same meanings as those generally understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs; the use of relevant terms in this document is only for describing specific embodiments and is not intended to limit this application.

[0026] In the description of this application, the term "and / or" is used to describe the logical relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships may exist, for example, A and / or B, which means: A exists, B exists, and A and B exist at the same time. In addition, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the objects before and after are in a logical relationship of "or".

[0027] In the present application, terms such as “first” and “second” are merely used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship of quantity, priority or sequence between these entities or operations.

[0028] Without further limitations, in this application, the words "include", "comprises", "has" or other similar expressions used in the sentences are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. These expressions do not exclude the presence of additional elements in the process, method or product including the elements, so that the process, method or product including a series of elements may include not only those limited elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also include elements inherent to such process, method or product.

[0029] Similar to the understanding in the Examination Guidelines, in this application, expressions such as "greater than", "less than", "exceed" and the like are understood to exclude the number itself; expressions such as "above", "below", "within" and the like are understood to include the number itself. In addition, in the description of the embodiments of this application, "multiple" means more than two (including two), and similar expressions related to "multiple" are also understood in this way, such as "multiple groups", "multiple times", etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically limited.

[0030] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, space-related expressions used, such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "vertical", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or position relationship based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the specific embodiments or drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the specific embodiments of the present application or facilitating the reader's understanding, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or component must have a specific position, a specific orientation, or be constructed or operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the present application.

[0031] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, in the description of the embodiments of the present application, the terms such as "install", "connect", "connect", "fix", "set", etc. used should be understood in a broad sense. For example, the "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated setting; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For technicians in the technical field to which the present application belongs, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] See also Figures 1 to 5 The present embodiment provides a longitudinally displayed electronic price tag guide rail adapter device, comprising a structural plate 10, wherein the front side of the structural plate 10 is provided with a price tag fixing mechanism for connecting to an electronic price tag 40, and the back side of the structural plate 10 is provided with an adapter fixing mechanism for connecting to a guide rail 50; when the electronic price tag 40 is fixed to the guide rail 50 through the adapter device, the length direction of the electronic price tag 40 is perpendicular to the length direction of the guide rail 50.

[0033] The structural plate 10 is in the shape of a flat thin plate, which serves as the skeleton of the adapter device, and carries the price tag fixing mechanism and the adapter fixing mechanism on the front and back sides respectively. The structural plate 10 can be made of plastic, metal and other materials. It should be noted that in order to facilitate the connection and fixation of the adapter device to the guide rail 50 and the price tag respectively, the structural plate 10 has a certain deformation ability. For example: the price tag fixing mechanism is a buckle, and a card slot is provided on the back of the electronic price tag 40. In order to connect the buckle of the price tag fixing mechanism with the card slot of the electronic price tag 40, the structural plate 10 is bent so that the buckle of the price tag fixing mechanism is offset outward to the opening of the card slot, and then the buckle is driven into the card slot through the deformation recovery of the structural plate 10 to achieve fixation.

[0034] The transfer fixing mechanism can be configured correspondingly with reference to the guide rail fixing mechanism used in the electronic price tag guide rail in the prior art, and an example is given below: for example, the guide rail fixing mechanism adopts a pasting mechanism, and the external support structure is adhered by the pasting mechanism to achieve fixation. The pasting mechanism can adopt double-sided tape, nylon Velcro, etc. Referring to the example of the guide rail 50 being fixed to the shelf and the wall by a pasting mechanism, when the transfer fixing mechanism adopts a tape, the adhesive on the surface of the tape can be used to make the back of the transfer device and the contact surface of the guide rail 50 adhere to achieve fixation. When nylon Velcro is used, the A side and the B side of the nylon Velcro can be set on the back of the transfer device and the front of the guide rail 50, and finally the nylon A side and the nylon B side are adhered to achieve fixation. The pasting mechanism is low in cost, simple in structure, and convenient in fixing process. Only one adhesive plane is needed to achieve fixation, and the compatibility is high. For another example, in order to facilitate the subsequent disassembly of the guide rail 50 or the position of the movable guide rail 50, the existing guide rail fixing mechanism adopts a clamping mechanism, which clamps the external support structure to achieve fixation. The clamping mechanism can refer to the applicant's previous authorized patents, such as the patent announcement number CN214890368U, an electronic price tag assembly device, which clamps the layer plate by the other end of the first clamping part and the second clamping part, and the elastic member allows the second clamping part to push the layer plate upward. In this way, the layer plate fixing mechanism can be firmly clamped on the layer plate, reducing the possibility of the layer plate fixing mechanism shaking on the layer plate. In this way, the electronic price tag 40 assembly device can adapt to a variety of layers. Similarly, the adapter fixing mechanism described in the present invention can be configured as the same clamping structure, which can be compatible with clamping the guide rail 50, so that the adapter device is fixed on the guide rail 50.

[0035] The price tag fixing mechanism is used to fix the electronic price tag 40. The price tag fixing mechanism can be an upper opening guide rail groove. Placing the electronic price tag 40 in the groove can also achieve the effect of fixing the electronic price tag 40. The price tag fixing mechanism can also adopt a structure combining a support plate and a transparent cover plate. The electronic price tag 40 is supported by the support plate, and then the transparent cover plate is covered to fix the electronic price tag 40. The specific structure can refer to the applicant's recently authorized patent. The patent announcement number is CN218181752U, which is an electronic price tag guide rail, which will not be repeated here. It should be noted that in the reference application, the electronic price tag 40 is fixed horizontally, while in the present new application, the price tag fixing mechanism needs to be flipped 90°. Preferably, the price tag fixing mechanism is detachably connected to the electronic price tag 40. The detachable link may include fastener connection, snap connection, hinged connection and the like.

[0036] Preferably, the price tag fixing mechanism includes a slide rail 201, and the slide rail 201 is arranged on both sides of the front side of the structural plate 10. The slide rail 201 is composed of a pair of structural strips with an L-shaped cross-section. The slide rail 201 is used to slide and sleeve with the back of the electronic price tag 40, that is, the back of the electronic price tag 40 is correspondingly provided with a pair of protrusions or a pair of convex strips, and the connection is achieved by inserting a pair of protrusions or a pair of convex strips into the slide rail 201 respectively. The slide rail 201 can be open at both ends, and there is no need to distinguish the direction when connecting, which is convenient and fast. However, it should be noted that in this embodiment, the contact surface between the slide rail 201 and the electronic price tag 40 needs to have a certain friction force to ensure that the electronic price tag 40 will not slip. The slide rail 201 can also be configured with a baffle 2012 at one end and an opening at the other end. The baffle limits the maximum downward sliding stroke of the electronic price tag 40, which is more stable and will not slip. Furthermore, the slide rail 201 is provided with a notch 2011, and the notch is used to avoid or limit the protruding structure on the electronic price tag 40, so as to achieve a stable connection between the slide rail 201 and the electronic price tag 40. Furthermore, it also includes a plurality of first openings 202, and the first openings 202 are vertically arranged on the fixed plate, and the first openings 202 are close to the slide rail 201. The first openings 202 are strip-shaped openings. By providing the first openings 202, it is beneficial to enhance the deformation ability of the structural plate 10, and it is convenient to directly insert the adapter into the back of the electronic price tag 40, and the installation is convenient and labor-saving.

[0037] In some embodiments, since the common price tag guide used to fix the structure of the electronic price tag 40 is a C-shaped structure formed by the combination of an upper hook plate, a fixing plate and a lower hook plate, the specific structure can refer to a high-strength multifunctional price tag guide with patent publication number CN113380132A. In order to be able to directly use the existing price tag guide and the adapter for connection and fixation, thereby saving operating costs, the adapter and fixing mechanism can be configured as a matching mechanism that can be connected and fixed to the C-shaped price tag guide. Specifically, the adapter and fixing mechanism includes an upper reverse hook plate 301 and a lower reverse hook plate 302 parallel to each other, the upper reverse hook plate 301 is used to connect to the upper hook plate of the guide rail 50, and the lower reverse hook plate 302 is used to connect to the lower hook plate of the guide rail 50, that is, the upper reverse hook plate 301 and the lower reverse hook plate 302 of the adapter are connected and fixed to the upper hook plate and the lower hook plate of the guide rail 50. The upper reverse hook plate 301 and the lower reverse hook plate 302 are both perpendicular to the length direction of the electronic price tag 40. Specifically, the upper reverse hook plate 301 and the lower reverse hook plate 302 are both perpendicular to the slide rail 201. The slide rail 201 is slidably connected to the length direction of the electronic price tag 40. The transfer fixing mechanism is slidably connected to the length direction of the guide rail 50, thereby realizing the longitudinal display of the electronic price tag 40. Furthermore, a second opening 101 is also included, and the second opening 101 is horizontally arranged on the structural plate 10, and the second opening 101 is located below the lower reverse hook plate 302.

[0038] In some embodiments, the bottom of the slide rail 201 is lower than the lower reverse hook plate 302. When the electronic price tag 40 is longitudinally installed in the price tag fixing mechanism, the upper edge of the electronic price tag 40 is flush with the upper reverse hook plate 301, that is, the lower reverse hook plate 302 is arranged in the middle position of the structural plate 10, and the electronic price tag 40 is further moved downward to prevent the upper part of the electronic price tag 40 from exceeding the upper edge of the guide rail 50 after being turned longitudinally, thereby blocking the goods.

[0039] The present invention sets a structural plate 10 as a basic skeleton, sets a price tag fixing mechanism for connecting to the electronic price tag 40 on the front side of the structural plate 10, and sets a switching fixing mechanism for connecting to the guide rail 50 on the back side of the structural plate 10; when the electronic price tag 40 is fixed to the guide rail 50 through the switching device, the length direction of the electronic price tag 40 is perpendicular to the length direction of the guide rail 50, and the original guide rail 50 and the fixing direction of the electronic price tag 40 can be converted through the switching device, without changing the structure of the guide rail 50 or the structure of the electronic price tag 40. The electronic price tag 40 is converted from horizontal display to vertical display through the switching device, which enriches the use scenarios of the electronic price tag 40 and improves practicality.

[0040] In some embodiments, a top plate 102 is further included, and the top plate 102 is disposed between the upper reverse hook plate 301 and the lower reverse hook plate 302. When the transfer fixing mechanism is connected to the guide rail 50, the top plate 102 is pressed against the inner wall of the guide rail 50. The top plate 102 can be a semicircular structural plate 10, and the top plate 102 is perpendicular to the structural plate 10. Through the contact between the top plate 102 and the guide rail 50, an additional fulcrum is provided for the transfer fixing mechanism, thereby improving the connection stability between the transfer device and the guide rail 50.

[0041] It should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described in this article, this does not limit the scope of patent protection of the utility model. Therefore, based on the innovative concept of the utility model, changes and modifications to the embodiments described in this article, or equivalent structural or equivalent process changes made using the contents of the utility model specification and drawings, directly or indirectly applying the above technical solutions to other related technical fields are all included in the scope of protection of the utility model patent.

Claims

1. A guide rail adapter for a vertically displayed electronic price tag, characterized in that: It comprises a structural plate, the front side of which is provided with a price tag fixing mechanism for connecting to an electronic price tag, and the back side of which is provided with a switching fixing mechanism for connecting to a guide rail; when the electronic price tag is fixed to the guide rail through the switching device, the length direction of the electronic price tag is perpendicular to the length direction of the guide rail.

2. The guide rail adapter device for a vertically displayed electronic price tag according to claim 1, characterized in that: The price label fixing mechanism is detachably connected to the electronic price label.

3. The guide rail adapter device for a vertically displayed electronic price tag according to claim 2, characterized in that: The price tag fixing mechanism comprises a slide rail, and the slide rail is arranged on both sides of the front side of the structural plate.

4. The guide rail adapter device for a vertically displayed electronic price tag according to claim 3, characterized in that: A baffle is provided at one end of the slide rail.

5. The guide rail adapter device for a vertically displayed electronic price tag according to claim 3, characterized in that: The slide rail is provided with a notch.

6. The guide rail adapter device for a vertically displayed electronic price tag according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a plurality of first openings, wherein the first openings are vertically arranged on the fixing plate and are close to the slide rail.

7. The guide rail adapter device for a vertically displayed electronic price tag according to claim 3, characterized in that: The transfer fixing mechanism comprises an upper reverse hook plate and a lower reverse hook plate which are parallel to each other, and the upper reverse hook plate and the lower reverse hook plate are both perpendicular to the length direction of the electronic price tag.

8. The guide rail adapter device for a vertically displayed electronic price tag according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a second opening, which is horizontally arranged on the structural plate and located below the lower reverse hook plate.

9. The guide rail adapter device for a vertically displayed electronic price tag according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a top plate, which is arranged between the upper reverse hook plate and the lower reverse hook plate. When the switching and fixing mechanism is connected to the guide rail, the top plate is pressed against the inner wall of the guide rail.

10. The guide rail adapter device for a vertically displayed electronic price tag according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bottom of the slide rail is lower than the lower reverse hook plate. When the electronic price tag is longitudinally installed in the price tag fixing mechanism, the upper edge of the electronic price tag is flush with the upper reverse hook plate.

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