Extensible electronic price tag rail

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of extendable electronic price tag guide rail, and the connecting portion of extendable electronic price tag guide rail is connected with another price tag guide rail, and is fixed by the insertion of the connecting slot of another price tag guide rail with the insertion piece, and the electronic price tag is fixedly connected by price tag fixing part, the electronic price tag on the extendable electronic price tag guide rail shields the electronic price tag on another price tag guide rail, for showing the information of time-limited special price sales, can flexibly adjust the sales information of specified goods, improve operating efficiency, convenient and fast.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of price tag guide rails, and in particular to an extendable electronic price tag guide rail. Background Technology

[0002] Price tags, also known as price labels, are a form of information display used by businesses to inform customers about prices. Currently, there are electronic price tags, which are electronic display devices with information transmission and reception capabilities, primarily used in supermarkets, convenience stores, pharmacies, and other similar establishments to display price information. Both regular and electronic price tags need to be secured to shelves using price tag rails.

[0003] Existing price tag rails typically consist of a price tag fixing part and a rail fixing mechanism. The price tag fixing part can be a plate clamp type for fixing thin price tags, or a C-slot structure for fixing electronic price tags. The rail fixing mechanism is used for fixed connection with external support structures, such as walls, shelves, and pallets. The rail fixing mechanism can be selected based on the specific structure of the external support structure. For example, a multi-functional price tag rail with patent publication number CN218181738U can clamp different types of shelves, but it can only set price tags and display sales information on the front. For example, a backplate electronic price tag guide rail with patent publication number CN222883185U uses a backplate suspension mechanism to fix the guide rail to an external support structure. The price tag fixing part consists of a transparent fixing plate, an upper hook plate, and a lower hook plate. By setting a paper clamping mechanism on the back of the transparent fixing plate, the background color of the price tag can be flexibly configured by fixing different colored background cardboard in the paper clamping mechanism, making it easy to identify the product. Furthermore, by extending the transparent fixing plate downwards, an additional information display area is formed without the need for additional clamping and fixing mechanisms. The overall structure is simple, convenient, and easy to use.

[0004] In actual production and operation, the prices of some goods need to be frequently changed. For example, fresh produce and freshly prepared food cannot be sold overnight, and unsold portions usually need to be discarded when the store closes at the end of the day. Therefore, to avoid waste and increase sales, a common promotional tactic is to offer limited-time special prices during a specific period of the day. This requires modifying the electronic shelf label price, and then restoring it the next day, requiring two price adjustments, which is inconvenient. Existing shelf label rails can only hold one electronic shelf label at a time, and replacing them is also inconvenient. There is a lack of extendable electronic shelf label rails that can be detachably connected to the original rail. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, there is a need to provide an extendable electronic price tag rail to solve the problem that existing price tag rails can only fix one electronic price tag, and it is also inconvenient to replace the electronic price tag. There is a lack of an extendable electronic price tag rail that can be detachably connected to the original price tag rail.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an extendable electronic price tag guide rail, including a connecting part and a price tag fixing part. The connecting part includes a plug-in piece and a first structural piece. The upper end of the vertically arranged plug-in piece is connected to the left end of the horizontally arranged first structural piece, and the right end of the first structural piece is connected to the left side of the price tag fixing part. The right side of the price tag fixing part is used to fix the electronic price tag. The connecting part is used for detachable and fixed connection with another price tag guide rail.

[0007] Furthermore, the price tag fixing part includes an upper hook piece, a second structural piece, and a lower hook piece. The left end of the upper hook piece is connected to the upper end of the second structural piece, and the lower end of the second structural piece is connected to the left end of the lower hook piece.

[0008] Furthermore, the connection between the connecting part and the price tag fixing part is a flexible connection.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes a side top piece, which is horizontally arranged and whose right end is connected to the lower left side of the second structural piece.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a lower protrusion strip, which is disposed below the first structural piece.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a right convex strip, which is disposed in the middle of the right side of the second structural piece.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes a snap-fit ​​element, which is disposed at the lower end of the plug-in piece.

[0013] Furthermore, it also includes an epitaxial sheet, the left end of which is connected to the right end of the upper hook sheet, and the epitaxial sheet extends to the upper right from the connection point with the upper hook sheet.

[0014] Furthermore, the upper end of the second structural piece bends to the left and connects with the upper hook piece.

[0015] Furthermore, the lower end of the second structural piece bends to the left and connects with the lower hook piece.

[0016] Unlike existing technologies, the above technical solution connects to another price tag rail via a connecting part of an extendable electronic price tag rail. It is fixed by inserting a connector into the connecting groove of the other price tag rail, and the electronic price tag is fixedly connected via a price tag fixing part. The electronic price tag on the extendable electronic price tag rail obscures the electronic price tag on the other price tag rail, thus displaying information about limited-time special offers. This allows for flexible adjustment of sales information for designated products, improving operational efficiency and providing convenience and speed. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the structure of an extendable electronic price tag guide rail as described in the specific embodiment;

[0018] Figure 2 The left view of the structure with a price tag guide rail installed in another embodiment described in the specific implementation;

[0019] Figure 3 The left view of the structure of an extendable electronic price tag guide rail as described in the specific embodiment;

[0020] Figure 4 Left view of a structure in a specific embodiment where an extendable electronic price tag rail is connected to another price tag rail and electronic price tags are installed on each rail;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of the image.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0023] 1. Extendable electronic price tag guide rail; 10. Connecting part; 101. Insertion piece; 102. First structural piece; 103. Fastener; 104. Lower protrusion strip; 20. Price tag fixing part; 201. Upper hook piece; 202. Second structural piece; 203. Lower hook piece; 204. Side top piece; 205. Right protrusion strip; 206. Outer extension piece; 2. Another price tag guide rail; 30. Connecting groove; 40. Electronic price tag. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To explain in detail the technical content, structural features, objectives, and effects of the technical solution, the following description is provided in conjunction with specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0025] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The term "embodiment" appearing in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it specifically limit its independence or connection with other embodiments. In principle, in this application, as long as there are no technical contradictions or conflicts, the technical features mentioned in each embodiment can be combined in any way to form corresponding implementable technical solutions.

[0026] Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the use of related terms herein is merely for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to limit this application.

[0027] In the description of this application, the term "and / or" is used to describe the logical relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A exists, B exists, and A and B exist simultaneously. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following objects have an "or" logical relationship.

[0028] In this application, terms such as “first” and “second” are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual quantity, hierarchy or order relationship between these entities or operations.

[0029] Unless otherwise specified, the use of terms such as “comprising,” “including,” “having,” or other similar expressions in this application is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, which does not exclude the presence of additional elements in a process, method, or product that includes the stated elements, such that a process, method, or product that includes a list of elements may include not only those defined elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, or product.

[0030] Similar to the understanding in the Examination Guidelines, in this application, expressions such as "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number; expressions such as "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. Furthermore, in the description of the embodiments in this application, "multiple" means two or more (including two), and similar expressions related to "multiple" are also understood in this way, such as "multiple groups" and "multiple times," unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0031] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the space-related expressions used, such as "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "vertical," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the specific embodiments or drawings. They are only for the purpose of describing the specific embodiments of this application or for the reader's understanding, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific position, a specific orientation, or be constructed or operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0032] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," and "setting," as used in the description of the embodiments of this application, should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral setting; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art to which this application pertains, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0033] It should be noted that in this invention, all connections, except for those formed by flexible materials to create easily deformable connections, are actually fixed connections. The connection point is essentially two rigid plastics (such as PVC) joined together by rigid plastic, maintaining the relative positions of the two sheet-like structures (such as upper pressure plates, connecting plates, etc.) connected at the connection point. Furthermore, the left and right ends described in this invention are based on cross-sections. Since the price tag guide rail is elongated, such as... Figure 1 As shown, in a three-dimensional structure, the left end and right end correspond to the left edge and right edge. Similarly, the bottom end and top end correspond to the bottom edge and top edge.

[0034] Please see Figures 1 to 5 This embodiment provides an extendable electronic price tag guide rail 1, including a connecting part 10 and a price tag fixing part 20. The connecting part 10 includes a plug-in piece 101 and a first structural piece 102. The upper end of the vertically arranged plug-in piece 101 is connected to the left end of the horizontally arranged first structural piece 102, and the right end of the first structural piece 102 is connected to the left side of the price tag fixing part 20. The right side of the price tag fixing part 20 is used to fix an electronic price tag 40. The connecting part 10 is used for detachable and fixed connection with another price tag guide rail 2. The aforementioned other price tag guide rail 2 is as follows: Figure 2As shown, this is another price tag rail 2 that was originally fixed to the shelf for displaying normal sales information on electronic price tags 40. The other price tag rail 2 has a connecting groove 30 for the connecting part 10 to be inserted into. (See reference...) Figure 4-5 The figure shows a left view and a partial enlarged view of the extendable electronic price tag guide 1 after it is connected to another price tag guide 2. It can be seen that the internal space of the connecting groove 30 is adapted to the plug-in piece 101 and a limiting structure can be set. As shown, it also includes a buckle 103. The buckle 103 is set at the lower end of the plug-in piece 101. When the plug-in piece 101 enters the connecting groove 30, the buckle 103 locks the limiting structure in the connecting groove 30 to achieve a stable connection. When separation is required, the connecting groove 30 of the other price tag guide 2 is made of a material with a certain deformation capacity, such as plastic. Only by applying force to the other price tag guide 2 to deform and expand its connecting groove 30, the buckle 103 can leave the limiting structure, and the plug-in piece 101 can be pulled out to complete the separation.

[0035] The specific structure of the price tag fixing part 20 can refer to various structures for fixing the electronic price tag 40 mentioned in the applicant's authorized patents. For example, it includes a rear support plate with snap-fit ​​slide rails at the top and bottom of the rear support plate, forming a C-shaped structure that allows the electronic price tag 40 to be snapped in and fixed. The price tag fixing part 20 can also be an open-top guide rail groove, where the electronic price tag 40 can be placed to achieve the effect of fixing the electronic price tag 40. The price tag fixing part 20 can also adopt a structure combining a support plate and a transparent cover plate. The support plate supports the electronic price tag 40, and then the transparent cover plate is closed to fix the electronic price tag 40. For a specific structure, refer to the applicant's recently authorized patent, patent publication number CN218181752U, which describes an electronic price tag 40 guide rail. It will not be described in detail here. Preferably, the price tag fixing part 20 is detachably connected to the electronic price tag 40. The detachable connection can include fastener connection, snap-fit ​​connection, hinge connection, etc. Specifically, the price tag fixing part 20 includes an upper hook piece 201, a second structural piece 202, and a lower hook piece 203. The left end of the upper hook piece 201 is connected to the upper end of the second structural piece 202, and the lower end of the second structural piece 202 is connected to the left end of the lower hook piece 203. The upper hook piece 201, the second structural piece 202, and the lower hook piece 203 can stably fix the electronic price tag 40, and installation and removal are convenient and quick.

[0036] In use, based on the connecting groove 30 of another price tag rail 2 for connecting with the plug-in piece 101, the extendable electronic price tag rail 1 is pre-installed with electronic price tags 40. The electronic price tags 40 have preset limited-time special offer information and are installed at the corresponding time. During installation, the plug-in piece 101 is aligned with the connecting groove 30 and inserted to complete the installation and fixation of the extendable electronic price tag rail 1. At this time, the electronic price tag 40 installed on the extendable electronic price tag rail 1 can cover the electronic price tag 40 installed on the other price tag rail 2. After the limited-time special offer ends, the extendable electronic price tag rail 1 and the other price tag rail 2 are promptly disassembled and separated, revealing the electronic price tag 40 installed on the other price tag rail 2, restoring the original sales information.

[0037] This new type of electronic price tag guide 1 is connected to another price tag guide 2 via a connecting part 10 of an extendable electronic price tag guide 1. It is fixed by inserting a plug-in piece 101 into the connecting groove 30 of the other price tag guide 2. The electronic price tag 40 is fixedly connected by a price tag fixing part 20. The electronic price tag 40 on the extendable electronic price tag guide 1 covers the electronic price tag 40 on the other price tag guide 2. It is used to display information on limited-time special offers. It can flexibly adjust the sales information of designated products, improve operating efficiency, and is convenient and fast.

[0038] In some embodiments, the connecting portion 10 and the price tag fixing portion 20 are flexibly connected. The flexible connection can be made of materials including, but not limited to, silicone, rubber, or flexible plastic. These materials have good elasticity and flexibility, and can absorb and buffer external forces to a certain extent, reducing damage to the electronic price tag 40 caused by collisions or impacts. The advantage of the flexible connection is that it allows relative movement between the connecting portion 10 and the price tag fixing portion 20 within a certain range, thus providing greater flexibility during installation and disassembly. For example, when installing the extendable electronic price tag guide 1 onto another price tag guide 2, the flexible connection can accommodate minor dimensional differences between the two, ensuring that the connector 101 can be smoothly inserted into the connecting slot 30 and achieve a stable connection. Simultaneously, during disassembly, the flexible connection also provides a certain degree of cushioning, preventing damage to components due to excessive force, and improving the reliability and service life of the entire system.

[0039] In some embodiments, a side top panel 204 is also included. The side top panel 204 is horizontally positioned, with its right end connected to the lower left side of the second structural piece 202. By adjusting the length of the side top panel 204, the relative position between the electronic shelf label 40 mounted on the extendable electronic shelf label rail 1 and the electronic shelf label 40 on the other shelf label rail 2 can be precisely controlled. This allows the electronic shelf label 40 to remain stably vertical or, as needed, at a certain angle to achieve the best display effect. This adjustability of the side top panel 204 not only improves the display flexibility of the electronic shelf label 40 but also enhances its adaptability in different usage scenarios. For example, at different shelf heights or angles, adjusting the length of the side top panel 204 ensures that the electronic shelf label 40 is always in the optimal display position, thereby attracting customer attention.

[0040] In some embodiments, a lower protrusion 104 is also included, which is disposed below the first structural piece 102. The main function of the lower protrusion 104 is to abut against the top of the other price tag guide rail 2, thereby improving the stability of the extendable electronic price tag guide rail 1. In practical use, the lower protrusion 104 can effectively prevent the extendable electronic price tag guide rail 1 from shaking or shifting on the other price tag guide rail 2, ensuring a more secure connection between the two. In addition, the lower protrusion 104 can also be adaptively configured according to the specific structure of the other price tag guide rail 2, further improving the stability after the connection between the two. For example, if the upper surface of the other price tag guide rail 2 has certain grooves or protrusions, the lower protrusion 104 can be designed with a matching shape to enhance the stability of the connection through shape matching. This not only improves the reliability of the extendable electronic price tag guide rail 1 during use, but also reduces the risk of component damage caused by external forces, extending the service life of the entire guide rail.

[0041] In some embodiments, a right protruding strip 205 is also included, which is disposed in the middle of the right side of the second structural piece 202. The main function of the right protruding strip 205 is to abut against the back of the electronic shelf label 40, thereby improving the fixing stability of the electronic shelf label 40. In actual use, the right protruding strip 205 can effectively prevent the electronic shelf label 40 from shaking or shifting on the extendable electronic shelf label guide rail 1, ensuring the stability of the electronic shelf label 40 during the display process. In addition, the right protruding strip 205 can also be adaptively set according to the specific size and shape of the electronic shelf label 40, further improving the fixing effect of the electronic shelf label 40.

[0042] In some embodiments, an epitaxial sheet 206 is also included, the left end of which is connected to the right end of the upper hook sheet, and the epitaxial sheet 206 extends upward and to the right from its connection with the upper hook sheet. The main function of the epitaxial sheet 206 is to provide a force application point, allowing for easy removal or installation of the electronic price tag 40 by applying an upward force to the epitaxial sheet 206. In practical use, workers can easily remove the electronic price tag 40 from the extendable electronic price tag guide 1 or install a new electronic price tag 40 by grasping the epitaxial sheet 206 and pulling it upward. This improves operational convenience and reduces the risk of component damage caused by frequent removal and installation. For example, when it is necessary to change the limited-time special offer information, workers can quickly remove the old electronic price tag 40 and install the new one, improving work efficiency. In addition, the epitaxial sheet 206 can be adapted to actual usage needs, such as adding anti-slip textures or adjusting its length and shape, to further improve operational convenience and comfort.

[0043] In some embodiments, the upper end of the second structural piece 202 bends to the left and connects to the upper hook piece. This bending design provides deformation space for installing the electronic price tag 40. During actual installation, the worker can gently press the electronic price tag 40, causing the second structural piece 202 to undergo a certain elastic deformation, thereby smoothly inserting the electronic price tag 40 into the price tag fixing part 20. After the electronic price tag 40 is inserted into place, the second structural piece 202 returns to its original shape, thereby firmly fixing the electronic price tag 40 in place. This improves the ease of installation of the electronic price tag 40 and reduces the risk of damage to the electronic price tag 40 due to improper force during installation. For example, during installation, if the size of the electronic price tag 40 is slightly larger than the entrance of the price tag fixing part 20, the elastic deformation of the second structural piece 202 can provide sufficient space for the electronic price tag 40 to enter smoothly without causing damage. In addition, this bending design can be adaptively adjusted according to the specific size and shape of the electronic price tag 40, further improving the flexibility and reliability of installation.

[0044] In some embodiments, the lower end of the second structural piece 202 bends to the left and connects to the lower hook piece 203. This bending design is similar to the upper bending design in the previous embodiment, aiming to provide deformation space for installing the electronic shelf label 40. In actual installation, this design ensures smoother insertion and fixing of the electronic shelf label 40, reducing the risk of damage due to improper installation. Simultaneously, this bending design can be adaptively adjusted according to the specific size and shape of the electronic shelf label 40, further improving installation flexibility and reliability. For example, if the bottom dimension of the electronic shelf label 40 is slightly larger than the entrance of the shelf label fixing part 20, the lower bending design of the second structural piece 202 can provide sufficient elastic deformation space, allowing the electronic shelf label 40 to smoothly enter and be securely fixed.

[0045] It should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described herein, this does not limit the scope of patent protection for this utility model. Therefore, any changes and modifications made to the embodiments described herein based on the innovative concept of this utility model, or equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this utility model's specification and drawings, directly or indirectly applying the above technical solutions to other related technical fields, are all included within the scope of protection of this utility model patent.

Claims

1. An extendable electronic price tag guide rail, characterized by: The device includes a connecting part and a price tag fixing part. The connecting part includes a plug-in piece and a first structural piece. The upper end of the vertically arranged plug-in piece is connected to the left end of the horizontally arranged first structural piece, and the right end of the first structural piece is connected to the left side of the price tag fixing part. The right side of the price tag fixing part is used to fix an electronic price tag. The connecting part is used to make a detachable and fixed connection with another price tag guide rail.

2. The extendable electronic price tag guide rail according to claim 1, characterized in that: The price tag fixing part includes an upper hook piece, a second structural piece, and a lower hook piece. The left end of the upper hook piece is connected to the upper end of the second structural piece, and the lower end of the second structural piece is connected to the left end of the lower hook piece.

3. The extendable electronic price tag guide rail according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting part and the price tag fixing part are flexibly connected.

4. The extendable electronic price tag guide rail according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a side top piece, which is horizontally arranged and whose right end is connected to the lower left side of the second structural piece.

5. The extendable electronic price tag guide rail according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a lower protrusion strip, which is disposed on the underside of the first structural piece.

6. The extendable electronic price tag guide rail according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a right protruding strip, which is located in the middle of the right side of the second structural piece.

7. The extendable electronic price tag guide rail according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a snap-fit ​​component, which is located at the lower end of the plug-in piece.

8. The extendable electronic price tag guide rail according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes an epitaxial sheet, the left end of which is connected to the right end of the upper hook sheet, and the epitaxial sheet extends to the upper right from the connection point with the upper hook sheet.

9. The extendable electronic price tag guide rail according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper end of the second structural piece bends to the left and connects with the upper hook piece.

10. An extendable electronic price tag guide rail according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower end of the second structural piece bends to the left and connects with the lower hook piece.

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