A type of anti-collision price tag guide rail extension rack

Abstract

This utility model provides an anti-collision price tag guide rail extension frame. The extension frame is formed by combining a support fixing part, a guide rail fixing part, and an extension part. The support fixing part is fixedly connected to an external support structure, and the guide rail fixing part is fixedly connected to the price tag guide rail. The extension part is formed by combining a first structural piece, a second structural piece, and an arc-shaped piece. The extension part is located on the right side of the electronic price tag, forming a protective structure to prevent the electronic price tag from being directly impacted by the shopping cart, avoiding damage to the electronic price tag, ensuring that the information display of the electronic price tag is not affected, allowing consumers to accurately obtain product information, and eliminating the need for operators to purchase new price tag guide rails for replacement, thus improving operational efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of price tag guide rail accessories, and in particular to an anti-collision price tag guide rail extension bracket. 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 use, because the existing price tag rails used to fix electronic price tags lack a protective structure on the front, the electronic price tags may be damaged by shopping carts. Damaged electronic price tags will affect the display of information, and consumers will not be able to accurately obtain product information. Operators will need to purchase new price tag rails and arrange personnel to replace them, which will reduce operational efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, there is a need to provide a collision-resistant price tag rail extension bracket to solve the problem that the existing price tag rails used to fix electronic price tags lack a protective structure on the front, which may cause electronic price tags to be damaged by shopping carts. Damaged electronic price tags will affect the display of information, making it impossible for consumers to accurately obtain product information. Operators will also need to purchase new price tag rails and arrange personnel to replace them, which will reduce operational efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an anti-collision price tag guide rail extension bracket, including a support fixing part, a guide rail fixing part, and an extension part; the support fixing part is used to fix and connect with an external support structure; the guide rail fixing part is disposed on the right side of the support fixing part and is used to fix and connect with the price tag guide rail; the extension part includes a first structural piece, a second structural piece, and an arc-shaped piece, the upper end of the first structural piece is connected to the lower end of the support fixing part, the first structural piece extends downward and its lower end is connected to the second structural piece, the second structural piece extends to the right and its right end is connected to one end of the arc-shaped piece, and the arc-shaped piece forms an arc surface on the far right.

[0007] Furthermore, the included angle between the first structural piece and the second structural piece is 90°.

[0008] Furthermore, the arc-shaped piece bends downwards.

[0009] Furthermore, the first structural piece is deflected to the right with its upper end as the base point, forming an acute angle with the vertical direction.

[0010] Furthermore, the supporting and fixing part includes an upper hook piece, a lower top piece, and a third structural piece. The upper hook piece is hook-shaped with the hook protruding upwards. The right end of the upper hook piece is connected to the upper end of the third structural piece. The third structural piece is vertically arranged and its lower end is connected to the right end of the lower top piece. The left end of the lower top piece protrudes upwards.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a fourth structural piece, the right end of which is connected to the left end of the lower top piece, and the fourth structural piece is tilted downward.

[0012] Furthermore, the guide rail fixing part includes an L-shaped structural piece, one end of which is connected to the right side of the third structural piece to form an upper-opening connecting groove, which is used for inserting or clamping the price tag guide rail.

[0013] Furthermore, it also includes a V-shaped structural piece, one end of which is connected to the other end of the L-shaped structural piece, with the other end of the V-shaped structural piece located at the top; such that the upper edge of the V-shaped structural piece forms an angle with the third structural piece.

[0014] Unlike existing technologies, the above technical solution uses a combination of a support fixing part, a guide rail fixing part, and an extension part to form an extension frame. The support fixing part is fixedly connected to the external support structure, and the guide rail fixing part is fixedly connected to the price tag guide rail. The extension part is formed by the combination of a first structural piece, a second structural piece, and an arc-shaped piece. The extension part is located on the right side of the electronic price tag, forming a protective structure to prevent the electronic price tag from being directly impacted by the shopping cart, thus avoiding damage to the electronic price tag and ensuring that the information display of the electronic price tag is not affected. Consumers can accurately obtain product information, and operators do not need to purchase new price tag guide rails for replacement, thereby improving operational efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural view of a collision-resistant price tag guide rail extension frame as described in the specific embodiment;

[0016] Figure 2 The left view of the structure of the anti-collision price tag guide rail extension frame described in the specific embodiment;

[0017] Figure 3 The left view of the structure of the anti-collision price tag guide rail extension frame after it is fixedly connected to the external support structure according to the specific embodiment;

[0018] Figure 4 The left view of the structure of the anti-collision price tag guide rail extension frame after it is fixedly connected with the guide rail and electronic price tag according to the specific embodiment;

[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A local magnification.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0021] 1. Support and fixing part; 101. Upper hook piece; 102. Lower top piece; 103. Third structural piece; 104. Fourth structural piece; 2. Guide rail fixing part; 201. L-shaped structural piece; 202. V-shaped structural piece; 3. Extension part; 301. First structural piece; 302. Second structural piece; 303. Arc-shaped piece; 4. Guide rail; 5. Electronic price tag. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] 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.

[0024] 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.

[0025] 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.

[0026] 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.

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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.

[0032] Please see Figures 1 to 5This embodiment provides an anti-collision price tag guide rail extension rack, including a support fixing part 1, a guide rail fixing part 2, and an extension part 3. The support fixing part 1 is used to fix and connect with an external support structure, such as a shelf, a shelf panel, or a shelf shelf plate. The specific structure of the support fixing part 1 can refer to the prior art. Specifically, for example, a shelf is provided with a guide rail mounting groove on its outer edge for sliding into and engaging the price tag guide rail. The support fixing part 1 can be fixed by using an upper card and a lower card combination to respectively engage the upper sliding groove and the lower sliding groove of the guide rail mounting groove. The support fixing part 1 can also refer to other guide rail fixing structures authorized by the applicant. Examples are given below: For example, the support fixing part 1 uses an adhesive mechanism to fix the shelf by sticking the adhesive mechanism. The adhesive mechanism can use double-sided tape, nylon Velcro, etc. Referring to the example of fixing the guide rail 4 to the shelf, wall, etc. using an adhesive mechanism, when the support fixing part 1 is made of tape, the adhesive on the surface of the tape can be used to make the back of the support fixing part 1 stick to the contact surface of the external support structure to achieve fixation. When nylon hook and loop fasteners are used, the A side and B side of the nylon hook and loop fasteners can be set on the back of the support fixing part 1 and the front of the external support structure respectively. Finally, fixation is achieved by sticking the nylon A side and the nylon B side together. Fixing by an adhesive mechanism is low-cost, simple in structure, convenient in fixing process, only requires a flat surface to be glued, and has high compatibility. For example, to facilitate the subsequent disassembly or repositioning of the extension frame, the support fixing part 1 can adopt a clamping mechanism to clamp the shelf and achieve fixation. The clamping mechanism can refer to the applicant's previous authorized patents, such as the electronic price tag assembly device with patent publication number CN214890368U. In this new device, the other end of the first clamping part cooperates with the second clamping part to clamp the shelf. The elastic element allows the second clamping part to push the shelf upward. In this way, the shelf fixing mechanism can be firmly clamped on the shelf, reducing the possibility of the shelf fixing mechanism shaking on the shelf. Thus, the electronic price tag assembly device can adapt to various types of shelves. Similarly, the support fixing part 1 of this new device can be configured with the same clamping structure, which can be compatible with clamping the shelf and fixing the guide rail 4 on the shelf.

[0033] The guide rail fixing part 2 is located on the right side of the support fixing part 1 and is used to fix it to the price tag guide rail 4. The specific structure of the price tag fixing part can refer to various structures for fixing electronic price tags 5 mentioned in the applicant's authorized patents. For example, it may include a rear support plate with snap-fit ​​slide rails at the top and bottom, forming a C-shaped structure that allows the electronic price tag 5 to be snapped in and fixed. The price tag fixing part can also be an open-top guide rail groove, where the electronic price tag 5 can be placed to achieve the same effect. The price tag fixing part can also adopt a structure combining a support plate and a transparent cover plate. The support plate supports the electronic price tag 5, and then the transparent cover plate is closed to fix the electronic price tag 5. For a specific structure, refer to the applicant's recently authorized patent, patent publication number CN218181752U, regarding an electronic price tag guide rail; details will not be elaborated here. Preferably, the price tag fixing part is detachably connected to the electronic price tag 5. Detachable connection can include fastener connection, snap-fit ​​connection, hinge connection, etc.

[0034] The extension 3 includes a first structural piece 301, a second structural piece, and an arc-shaped piece 303. The upper end of the first structural piece 301 is connected to the lower end of the support and fixing part 1. The first structural piece 301 extends downward and its lower end is connected to the second structural piece 302. The second structural piece 302 extends to the right and its right end is connected to one end of the arc-shaped piece 303. The arc-shaped piece 303 forms an arc surface on its rightmost side. Based on the left view of the extension frame, the first structural piece 301 can extend vertically downward, or it can tilt to the left at a small angle, or it can tilt to the right at a small angle. Its main function is to extend downward a sufficient distance, providing a connection point with the second structural piece through its lower end, so that the starting point of the second structural piece is low enough to avoid the second structural piece from obstructing the electronic price tag 5 after extending to the right. The second structural piece can extend horizontally to the right, or it can be tilted upwards at a small angle. Its main function is to extend to the right a sufficient distance, providing a connection point with the arc-shaped piece 303 at its right end. This ensures that the starting point of the arc-shaped piece 303 is sufficiently to the right, allowing it to make initial contact with the shopping cart and preventing the shopping cart from directly impacting the electronic price tag 5. The arc-shaped piece 303 forms an arc surface on the far right, meaning that it is located at the far right of the extension frame. Even after the guide rail fixing part 2 is connected to the guide rail 4 and the price tag is installed on the guide rail 4, the arc-shaped piece 303 remains on the far right, thus effectively preventing the shopping cart from colliding with the electronic price tag.

[0035] In use, the present invention first connects the extension frame to the external support structure through the support fixing part 1, so that the extension frame is fixed on the external support structure. Then, the guide rail fixing part 2 connects to the guide rail 4, so that the guide rail 4 is relatively fixed to the external support structure through the extension frame. Finally, the electronic price tag 5 is installed on the guide rail 4 to complete the installation.

[0036] This new type of device forms an extension frame by combining a support fixing part 1, a guide rail fixing part 2, and an extension part 3. The support fixing part 1 is fixedly connected to an external support structure, and the guide rail fixing part 2 is fixedly connected to a price tag guide rail 4. The extension part 3 is formed by combining a first structural piece 301, a second structural piece 302, and an arc-shaped piece 303. The extension part 3 is located on the right side of the electronic price tag 5, forming a protective structure to prevent the electronic price tag 5 from being directly hit by the shopping cart, thus avoiding damage to the electronic price tag 5 and ensuring that the information display of the electronic price tag 5 is not affected. Consumers can accurately obtain product information, and operators do not need to purchase new price tag guide rails 4 for replacement, thereby improving operational efficiency.

[0037] In some embodiments, the included angle between the first structural piece 301 and the second structural piece 302 is 90°. From a force perspective, this right-angle design allows the first structural piece 301 to stably transfer downward force to the second structural piece 302, which in turn transfers the force horizontally to the curved piece 303, which ultimately disperses and buffers the force. This structural design ensures that the entire extension rack effectively disperses force when subjected to external impacts, such as a shopping cart collision, reducing direct impact on the electronic shelf label 5 and thus protecting it from damage. Simultaneously, the 90° included angle provides sufficient space for the second structural piece 302 to extend sufficiently to the right, ensuring that the curved piece 303 effectively blocks the shopping cart, preventing it from directly impacting the electronic shelf label 5. This design not only improves the structural stability of the extension rack but also enhances its protective effect in practical use, effectively reducing the risk of damage to the electronic shelf label 5 due to collisions.

[0038] In some embodiments, the curved piece 303 bends downwards. Firstly, this avoids obstructing the display of information on the electronic shelf label 5. Because the curved piece 303 bends downwards, it does not obstruct the display panel of the electronic shelf label 5, ensuring that consumers can clearly see the product information. Secondly, this downwardly curved piece 303 can also be used for hanging. For example, on a shelf, the curved piece 303 can serve as a temporary hanging point for hanging promotional tags or other small display items. This not only improves the practicality of the extension rack but also enhances its adaptability in different usage scenarios. The curved piece 303 not only provides impact protection but also adds additional display functionality, improving the flexibility and practicality of the entire shelf label guide system.

[0039] In some embodiments, the first structural piece 301 is deflected to the right, with its upper end as a base point, forming an acute angle with the vertical direction. The acute angle is preferably no greater than 30°. From the perspective of the force direction, this deflection design allows the first structural piece 301 to transfer the downward force to the right, thus providing an inclined support surface for the second structural piece 302. This inclined support surface not only effectively disperses the force but also provides a buffer space for the second structural piece 302. When a shopping cart or other object impacts the curved piece 303, the force is transmitted along the curved piece 303 to the second structural piece 302, and then dispersed by the tilt angle of the first structural piece 301, thereby reducing the direct impact on the electronic shelf label 5. This not only improves the structural stability of the extension frame but also enhances its protective effect in actual use, effectively reducing the risk of damage to the electronic shelf label 5 due to collision. Simultaneously, this tilt angle design also provides sufficient space for the second structural piece 302 to extend to the right, further enhancing the anti-collision effect of the curved piece 303.

[0040] In some embodiments, the support fixing part 1 includes an upper hook piece 101, a lower top piece 102, and a third structural piece 103. The upper hook piece 101 is hook-shaped with the hook protruding upwards, and its right end is connected to the upper end of the third structural piece 103. The third structural piece 103 is vertically arranged, and its lower end is connected to the right end of the lower top piece 102. The left end of the lower top piece 102 protrudes upwards. Taking a shelf as an example, the hook design of the upper hook piece 101 allows it to firmly hook onto the upper edge of the shelf, providing stable support. The third structural piece 103 serves as a vertical support, ensuring the stability of the entire extension rack. The left end of the lower top piece 102 protrudes upwards, forming a clamping structure that can tightly engage with the lower edge of the shelf, further securing the extension rack. This design allows the extension rack to be firmly fixed to the shelf, maintaining stability even under external impact, and preventing it from easily loosening or falling off. Through this structural design, the support and fixing part 1 can effectively fix the extension frame to the shelf, providing stable support and protection for the electronic price tag 5. Furthermore, it also includes a fourth structural piece 104, the right end of which is connected to the left end of the lower top piece 102, and the fourth structural piece 104 is tilted downwards. This allows the fourth structural piece 104 to be easily applied by the operator during disassembly. When the extension frame needs to be disassembled, the operator can push the fourth structural piece 104 downwards, causing the lower top piece 102 to deform relative to the third structural piece 103, thereby losing its clamping and fixing effect on the external support structure. This not only improves the convenience of disassembly but also reduces the risk of damage to the extension frame during disassembly. Operators can easily remove the extension frame from the shelf for maintenance or replacement, improving operational efficiency and convenience.

[0041] In some embodiments, the guide rail fixing part 2 includes an L-shaped structural piece 201, one end of which is connected to the right side of the third structural piece 103, forming an open connecting groove for inserting or clamping the price tag guide rail 4. Specifically, the design of the L-shaped structural piece 201 provides sufficient space in the connecting groove to accommodate price tag guide rails 4 of different sizes. When the price tag guide rail 4 is inserted into the connecting groove, the inner wall of the L-shaped structural piece 201 fits tightly against the outer wall of the guide rail 4, fixing the guide rail 4 in place through friction or clamping force. This not only ensures a stable connection between the guide rail 4 and the extension frame but also allows for quick replacement or adjustment of the guide rail 4's position as needed. With this structure, the guide rail fixing part 2 can effectively fix the price tag guide rail to the extension frame, providing stable support for the electronic price tag 5, while improving the flexibility and adaptability of the entire system. Furthermore, it also includes a V-shaped structural piece 202, one end of which is connected to the other end of the L-shaped structural piece 201, with the other end of the V-shaped structural piece 202 positioned at the top; this causes the upper edge of the V-shaped structural piece 202 to form an angle with the third structural piece 103. This facilitates the insertion of the structure on the guide rail 4 into the connecting slot. The beveled design of the V-shaped structural piece 202 provides a guiding surface, allowing the guide rail 4 to enter the connecting slot more smoothly during insertion, reducing resistance and friction during the insertion process. This not only improves the ease of installation but also ensures that the guide rail 4 can be accurately inserted into the connecting slot, thereby achieving stable fixation. Through this structural design, the V-shaped structural piece 202 not only improves the installation efficiency of the guide rail 4 but also enhances the stability and reliability of the entire system.

[0042] 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. A collision-resistant price tag guide rail extension rack, characterized in that: It includes a support fixing part, a guide rail fixing part, and an extension part; the support fixing part is used to fix it to an external support structure; the guide rail fixing part is disposed on the right side of the support fixing part and is used to fix it to a price tag guide rail; the extension part includes a first structural piece, a second structural piece, and an arc-shaped piece, the upper end of the first structural piece is connected to the lower end of the support fixing part, the first structural piece extends downward and its lower end is connected to the second structural piece, the second structural piece extends to the right and its right end is connected to one end of the arc-shaped piece, and the arc-shaped piece forms an arc surface on the far right.

2. The anti-collision price tag guide rail extension rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The included angle between the first structural piece and the second structural piece is 90°.

3. The anti-collision price tag guide rail extension rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The arc-shaped piece bends downwards.

4. The anti-collision price tag guide rail extension rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first structural piece is deflected to the right with its upper end as the base point, forming an acute angle with the vertical direction.

5. The anti-collision price tag guide rail extension rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The supporting and fixing part includes an upper hook piece, a lower top piece, and a third structural piece. The upper hook piece is hook-shaped with the hook protruding upward. The right end of the upper hook piece is connected to the upper end of the third structural piece. The third structural piece is vertically arranged and its lower end is connected to the right end of the lower top piece. The left end of the lower top piece protrudes upward.

6. The anti-collision price tag guide rail extension rack according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a fourth structural piece, the right end of which is connected to the left end of the lower top piece, and the fourth structural piece is tilted downward.

7. The anti-collision price tag guide rail extension rack according to claim 5, characterized in that: The guide rail fixing part includes an L-shaped structural piece, one end of which is connected to the right side of the third structural piece to form an upper-opening connecting groove, which is used for inserting or clamping the price tag guide rail.

8. The anti-collision price tag guide rail extension rack according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a V-shaped structural piece, one end of which is connected to the other end of the L-shaped structural piece, with the other end of the V-shaped structural piece located at the top; such that the upper edge of the V-shaped structural piece forms an angle with the third structural piece.

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