HYBRID MERCHANDISE PRESENTATION SYSTEM

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a product display system comprising a device for displaying goods with a base frame and a rear wall unit that is or can be connected to the base frame. When the rear wall unit is connected to the base frame, the device has an L-shaped cross-section in a side view. Shelves on which goods can be placed for display can be attached to the rear wall unit.

[0002] In many cases, devices for the presentation and / or storage of goods are furnishings that are not permanently installed in a sales outlet, but must be made available when needed, for example for special sales promotions.

[0003] Devices for presenting and / or storing goods are known from the prior art. Such a device is shown, for example, in DE 20 2020 106 573 U1, US 5 193 466 A, US 6 758 352 B2, DE 295 09 111 U1, and DE 295 10 994 U1.

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a product presentation system that can be used flexibly and is easy to operate.

[0005] This object is achieved in that the product presentation system further comprises two side panels, a front panel, and a base shelf. The side panels and the front panel can be attached to the product presentation device in such a way that, together with the rear wall unit, they form a product receiving space delimited on at least three sides by the side panels and the rear wall unit. The base shelf can be positioned on the side panels, the front panel, and / or the product presentation device, in particular the base frame, in such a way that it delimits the product receiving space at the bottom. The product presentation system can be converted from a shelf-like product presentation device to a device with a product receiving space delimited on at least three sides and at the bottom.

[0006] This creates a product display system that can be flexibly adapted to changing product display needs in a salesroom. A shelf-like device for product display with a base frame and a rear wall unit to which shelves can be attached can be easily converted to provide a product receiving space that is limited on at least three sides and at the bottom. The product display device is suitable for presenting goods that are preferably presented and / or stored in a shelf-like arrangement. It can be easily converted for the presentation or storage of goods that are to be presented and / or stored in a product receiving space like a sales or transport container.

[0007] According to the invention, the side parts are pivotably attached to the rear wall unit. By pivotally arranging the side parts on the rear wall unit, they can be easily moved from a use position, in which they laterally delimit a goods receiving space, to a non-use position and back again. The side parts are firmly and stably connected to the rear wall unit. The side parts can thus be easily and stably secured even in the use position. In particular, the side parts are each pivotably connected to the rear wall unit via at least one hinge, wherein the side parts can each be raised in the vertical direction. Particularly preferably, the hinges have stops that limit the movement of the side parts in the vertical direction.The vertically movable arrangement allows the side panels to be easily engaged or disengaged from the base frame when using bolted connections. The merchandise display system can be flexibly and easily converted. The side panels always remain attached to the device, making them easy to locate for conversion and stow away when not in use.

[0008] Particularly preferably, the rear wall unit comprises a movably arranged, in particular removable, rear wall element, wherein the rear wall element can be transferred from a presentation position into a side part stowage position, in which the at least one side part can be pivoted into the rear wall unit, wherein the rear wall element can be positioned in front of the side part pivoted into the rear wall unit in the presentation position. If the goods receiving space is formed by appropriately positioning the side parts, front panel, and base plate, the rear wall unit or the rear wall element closes off the goods receiving space in such a way that goods placed into the goods receiving space cannot slide out of the goods receiving space between the rear wall unit and the base plate.When the side panels are pivoted into the rear wall unit when not in use, the rear wall element moved in front of the side panels creates an attractive appearance for the rear wall unit.

[0009] Preferably, the rear wall element secures the side panels in the rear wall unit. Separate means for securing the side panels in the non-use position are eliminated. Operation is simplified.

[0010] Preferably, the front panel defines the boundaries of the goods receiving area on the fourth side. This makes it easy to create a goods receiving area that is enclosed on all sides.

[0011] Advantageously, the base floor is constructed of wire mesh. A wire mesh base floor is simple and cost-effective to manufacture and easy to handle. Furthermore, any contaminants can be drawn through a wire mesh base floor to the salesroom floor.

[0012] Preferably, the base shelf can be positioned at different heights. This allows the goods storage area to be easily adapted to accommodate different goods. Particularly preferably, the base shelf is height-adjustable and can be secured to the side panels. The loads carried by the base shelf can be transferred to the base frame via the side panels.

[0013] The base floor preferably has movably arranged handles that can be moved between a handling position and a stowed position. In the stowed position, the handles are arranged such that they do not protrude beyond a loading level defined by the base floor. In the stowed position, the handles do not hinder the loading of the base floor with goods. In the handling position, the handles are accessible to an operator. The base floor can be easily raised to different heights using the handles. Particularly preferably, the handles are pivotally arranged on the base floor and can be pivoted into an area below the base floor in the stowed position.

[0014] Preferably, the base plate comprises a plurality of steel strips aligned parallel to one another and arranged vertically, with the base frame having recesses into which the steel strips of the base frame can be inserted. A base plate designed in this way is particularly resilient when positioned on the base frame with the steel strips in the corresponding recesses of the base frame.

[0015] The product presentation system preferably comprises a scanner rail that can be attached to the base. Information regarding the displayed goods, in particular the price, can be arranged on a scanner rail. The scanner rail can be used in the shelf-like configuration with the base placed on the base frame and can be removed when the base is used to define the merchandise storage space.

[0016] The base frame is preferably designed as a tubular frame construction with a rectangular support surface when viewed from above. The base frame can be manufactured simply and cost-effectively. Particularly preferably, the base frame defines a rectangular base frame receiving space on three sides. For this purpose, the base frame leaves the base frame receiving space open on one side. Furthermore, the base frame is particularly preferably dimensioned such that a Euro pallet can be placed in the base frame receiving space. Euro pallets have a width of 1200 mm and a depth of 800 mm. Goods delivered on Euro pallets can be quickly and cost-effectively placed in the product presentation device in the salesroom. The device is easy to fill and can be used flexibly.

[0017] The base frame preferably has casters. Particularly preferably, at least some of these casters are lockable. The device for product presentation can thus be easily and flexibly positioned within a salesroom. It can also be easily removed from a salesroom when not needed.

[0018] Particularly preferably, a collision guard is arranged in the area of ​​the rollers, especially the front rollers. This protects the rollers from damage, especially when a Euro pallet is positioned in the area of ​​the base frame. The collision guard is preferably formed by a steel plate arranged in the area of ​​each roller on the base frame, which protrudes into the base frame receiving space defined by the base frame.

[0019] Preferably, the front panel and the side panels are each connectable to the base frame via bolt connections. Particularly preferably, the bolts are arranged on the front panel and the side panels, whereas corresponding receptacles for the bolts are provided on the base frame. This ensures that there are no protruding bolts on the base frame unless the front panel or the side panels are arranged on the device in such a way that they delimit a goods receiving space. The operability of the device is increased because no elements protruding from the base frame can hinder the loading process. Furthermore, the risk of injury to operating personnel and customers is reduced.

[0020] Particularly preferably, the front panel can be latched to the base frame. In particular, the front panel has locking latches that can be inserted horizontally into corresponding locking latch recesses arranged in the base frame. The base frame can have a plurality of locking latch recesses, so that the front panel can be latched to the base frame at least in a use position, in which the front panel delimits the goods receiving space, and in a storage position.

[0021] Preferably, the front panel can be connected to the respective side panels if these define a merchandise storage area. The connection can be made, in particular, using wire clamps. The flexibly constructed merchandise storage area is stably defined by the side panels and the front panel.

[0022] Particularly preferably, the front panel has at least one hook on each side, and the side parts each have at least one corresponding recess at their front end in the position delimiting a goods receiving space, into which the hooks of the front panel can be inserted to secure the front panel to the side parts. The hooks arranged on the front panel are further preferably arranged such that the front panel can be inserted into corresponding recesses on the rear wall unit, in particular into the recesses provided for receiving the shelves on the rear wall unit.

[0023] The rear wall unit preferably comprises columns which, in an assembly position of the rear wall unit, are aligned vertically with their longitudinal directions. The columns are arranged parallel to one another and connected to one another, in particular via struts in an upper and lower region of the rear wall unit. Particularly preferably, the columns have a rectangular cross-section with a depth which is great compared to the width of the columns. In particular, the columns are 110 mm deep and 30 mm wide. Due to the great depth of the columns, storage space can be provided between the columns with storage options for the base shelf, the side parts, and / or any shelves of the merchandise display system, as well as any accessories to be used with the shelves, such as fastening means, partition grilles, and / or border grilles. The components of the merchandise display system can be stowed in or on the rear wall unit.The elements are easily accessible for conversions and can be stored easily and space-savingly. The usability of the merchandise display system is improved.

[0024] For better stowability, the base floor is preferably designed in several parts, particularly two parts. The base floor is preferably divided parallel to its longitudinal direction.

[0025] The columns preferably have recesses for hooking the base shelf and / or shelves or for fastening the shelves at different heights. The shelves can thus be easily positioned, preferably independently of one another, at different heights and inclinations. This allows the arrangement of the shelves to be easily adapted to different dimensions of the goods to be displayed and / or stored.

[0026] By using separate fastening devices for the shelves, especially brackets, the shelves and fastening devices can be more easily stored on the rear wall unit. Shelves with integrated fastening devices, in contrast, have a larger pack size. When using brackets, these are first hooked onto the rear wall unit, and then the shelves are placed on the brackets. In particular, U-profiles are arranged on the shelves to accommodate the brackets. The fastening devices are provided with holes that allow them to be threaded onto a hook on the rear wall unit for storage.

[0027] Particularly preferably, side panels pivotably mounted on the rear wall element are arranged such that they leave the recesses at least partially free in the use position, so that the base shelf and / or shelves can be secured adjacent to the side panel on the columns even when the side panel is pivoted into the use position. The usability of the product presentation system is improved.

[0028] Advantageously, the merchandise display system includes an adapter frame for add-on baskets. This can be mounted on the rear wall unit and allows the use of add-on baskets from commercially available merchandise display systems that might otherwise not be compatible with the current merchandise display system due to different dimensions.

[0029] Preferably, the side parts each comprise two pivotally connected side part elements. The side part elements are connected in such a way, in particular hinged lengthwise, that the length of the side parts can be shortened by pivoting the side parts against each other. This is particularly advantageous when a rear wall unit with three columns is used. Two-part or multi-part side parts can each be pivoted into the area between two columns. In particular, when the goods receiving space is formed by the side parts, the front panel and the rear wall unit above a base frame that is designed to accommodate a Euro pallet, the sum of the length of the side parts is greater than the width of the rear wall unit. Side parts that are each formed by pivotally connected side part elements can be stowed more easily in the rear wall unit, in particular between two columns.The product presentation system is particularly easy and flexible to use.

[0030] Preferably, the side panel elements each have receptacles for individual partial base shelves of a two- or multi-part base shelf. A base shelf composed of two or more partial base shelves can be easily attached to the side panel elements of the side panels, preferably at different heights. The goods receiving space can thus be easily and reliably limited at the bottom by the base shelf. The usability of the goods presentation system is improved.

[0031] Particularly preferred is a divided base shelf divided in the same ratio as the side panel elements of the side panels if the base shelf can be fixed to the side panels in a height-adjustable manner. In this case, the loads acting on the base shelf can be transferred particularly easily to the base frame via the side panels.

[0032] Preferably, the side panels comprise two side panel elements, each pivotably connected to the center of the side panels. In this case, the side panel elements can be designed as identical parts. The side panels can be manufactured cost-effectively.

[0033] Particularly preferably, a divided base plate as described above can be formed from two identical parts, which can be height-adjustably attached to the side panel elements of the side panels, which are divided in the same proportions. Forces acting on the base plate can be easily transmitted to the base frame via the side panels or the side panel elements.

[0034] Preferably, the front panel can be secured to the rear wall unit and / or the base frame directly in front of the rear wall unit when not in use to define a merchandise storage area. The front panel can be easily and space-savingly stowed away when not in use. At the same time, it is quickly accessible for any necessary conversion work. The usability of the merchandise display system is improved.

[0035] The front panel preferably comprises two front panel elements that are arranged vertically one above the other in a use position. The upper front panel element is arranged so that it can move vertically. By lowering the upper front panel element, the accessibility of a goods receiving space defined by the front panel can be improved.

[0036] Further advantages and details of the invention can be found in the following description of exemplary embodiments of the invention. The figures show schematically: Fig. 1 shows a product presentation system according to the invention with side panels, front panel and base, each in a non-use position; Fig. 2 shows the product presentation system according to Fig. 1 in a rear view; Fig. 3 the product presentation system according to Fig. 1 with base plate arranged on the base frame; Fig. 4 the product presentation system according to Fig. 3 in a rear view; Fig. 5 the product presentation system according to Fig. 1 in a partially exploded view with removed rear wall elements, removed front panel and a side part moved into the use position; Fig. 6 to Fig. 8 the product presentation system according to Fig. 5 with the other side part in different positions when transferred into the use position; Fig. 9 the product presentation system according to Fig. 5 with inserted rear wall elements and the side parts in the use position; Fig. 10 the product presentation system according to Fig. 9 with the front panel in the use position; Fig. 11 and the product presentation system according to Fig. 10 with base plate positioned at different heights in Fig. 12; Fig. 13 and the product presentation system according to Fig. 10 with partially and Fig. 14 fully lowered upper front panel element; Fig. 15 and a base of a merchandise presentation system with a Fig. 16 scanner rail; Fig. 17a to a front panel of a merchandise presentation system with a Fig. 18 locking latch for securing to a base frame; Fig. 19 to Fig. 21 a base with handles on a base frame; Fig. 22 and Fig. 23 a base with fastening means separate from the base; Fig. 24 and the base according to Fig. 22 in different assembly states Fig. 25 on the product presentation system; Fig. 26a to a collision protection on the base frame of a product presentation system Fig. 28; Fig. 29 an adapter frame for add-on baskets; Fig. 30 to the adapter frame according to Fig. 29 in different assembly states on the product presentation system Fig. 34

[0037] Parts with the same or similar functions are provided with identical reference numerals where appropriate. Individual technical features of the exemplary embodiment described below can be combined with the features of claim 1 as well as with the features of individual previously described exemplary embodiments to form objects according to the invention.

[0038] Fig. 1 shows a goods presentation system 2 according to the invention with a base frame 4 and a rear wall unit 6. The base frame 4 is designed as a rectangular tubular frame construction that encloses a base frame receiving space on three sides. The fourth side, the front, is open. A Euro pallet, which is not part of the goods presentation system 2, is shown inserted into the base frame receiving space. Casters 8 are arranged on the base frame 4, via which the base frame 4 and the other elements of the goods presentation system 2 arranged thereon can be easily moved within the space. Two of the casters 8 are fixable.

[0039] The rear wall unit 6 comprises three columns 10. The columns 10 are designed as rectangular hollow profiles. They have recesses 12 into which fastening means 14 are inserted. Shelves 16 are arranged on each of the fastening means 14. The shelves 16 can be independently attached to the columns 10 of the rear wall unit 6 at different heights. Goods can be placed on the shelves 16 for display and / or storage.

[0040] A rear wall elevation 18 is arranged on the rear wall unit 6. The optional rear wall elevation 18 prevents goods from being accidentally pushed backward from the uppermost shelves 16. The rear wall elevation 18 has a recess in the center for the centrally located column 10.

[0041] Adjacent to the rear wall unit 6, a front panel 20 is arranged in a non-use position. The front panel 20 comprises two front panel elements 22 and 24. These are arranged vertically one above the other. The front panel 20 can also be designed as a single piece with only one front panel element or as a multi-piece with multiple front panel elements.

[0042] Rear wall unit 6 has two removably arranged rear wall elements 26. The rear wall unit 6 can also have pivotally arranged rear wall elements. Movably arranged rear wall elements are optional. Alternatively, only one rear wall element can be provided, extending across the width of the rear wall unit 6.

[0043] Fig. 2 shows a view of the rear of the merchandise display system 2. The base shelf 28 is shown stowed between the columns 10 on the left side. For this purpose, the base shelf 28 is divided into two sub-base shelves. A base shelf 28 divided in this way can be stowed away in the rear wall unit 6 to save space. The base shelf 28 is easy to locate and available for retrofitting the merchandise display system 2.

[0044] In the rear view it can be seen that the side parts 30 are pivotally mounted on the rear wall unit 6 via hinges 32. In the Fig. 2 In the configuration shown, the side panels 30 are pivoted between the columns 10 of the rear wall unit 6 in a non-use position. The rear wall elements 26 conceal the side panels 30 in a front view. To allow the side panels 30 to be pivoted into the area between two columns 10, they are split in two. The two side panel elements 34 can be pivoted toward each other by 180°. The side panels 30 can thus be compactly stowed away in the non-use position.

[0045] The side parts 30 can be raised vertically to a certain extent on the hinges 32. This serves to connect the side parts 30 to the base frame 8 via bolt connections or to detach the side parts 30 from the base frame 8. To prevent the side parts 30 from being accidentally lifted out of the hinges 32, stops can be provided after the side parts 30 have been mounted, limiting the mobility of the side parts 30 in the vertical direction.

[0046] Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 show the product presentation system 2 in an alternative configuration. The base 28 is arranged on the base frame 4. Goods to be presented can be placed on the base 28.

[0047] In Fig. 5 bis Fig. 10 It shows how, by placing the side panels 30 and the front panel 24, a goods receiving space is created that is delimited by the side panels 30, the front panel 24, and the base floor 28. The shelves 16, not shown in these figures, and the associated fastening means 14 are arranged between the columns 10 of the rear wall unit 6 and are stored there in a space-saving and easily accessible manner.

[0048] First, the front panel 20 placed in front of the rear wall unit 6 is removed.

[0049] Since the side parts 30 are arranged between two columns 10 of the rear wall unit 6 in the non-use position, the rear wall elements 26 must first be removed from the rear wall unit 6. The side parts 30 can then be pivoted into the use position. The side part elements 34 are pivoted 180° relative to each other.

[0050] The front panel 20 is then placed on the base frame 4 and connected to the side panels 30. The connection between the front panel 20 and the side panels 30 can be made using wire clamps. The front panel 20 is connected to the base frame 4 using a bolt connection.

[0051] The completely converted product presentation system 2 is in Fig. 10 The goods receiving space delimited by the side parts 30, the front panel 20, the rear wall unit 6 or its rear wall elements 26, and the base floor 28 can be seen.

[0052] Fig. 11 and Fig. 12 show the product presentation system 2, in which the base floor 28 is suspended at different heights from the side parts 30 and the rear wall unit 6. The rear wall elements 26 delimit the goods receiving space in such a way that no goods can pass between the base floor 28 and the rear wall unit 6 or rear wall elements 26 into the space below the goods receiving space.

[0053] Fig. 13 and Fig. 14 show the merchandise presentation system 2, in which the upper front panel element 24 is partially or completely lowered vertically. In the exemplary embodiment, the upper front panel element 24 is arranged in the lowered position behind the lower front panel element 22. This improves the accessibility of the merchandise receiving space defined by the front panel 20, the side parts 30, the rear wall unit 6 or its rear wall elements 26, and the base 28. Goods arranged therein can be removed more easily.

[0054] Fig. 15 shows a base plate 28 with a scanner rail 36 attached thereto. Base plate 28 and scanner rail 36 are in Fig. 16 shown in a side view. The scanner rail 36 comprises clamps 38 designed to engage around a steel strip 40 arranged at the front of the base 28. The scanner rail 36 can be releasably secured to the base 28 via the clamps 38. Information about the goods presented in the goods presentation system 2, in particular price information, can be arranged on the scanner rail 36.

[0055] Fig. 17a shows the front panel 20 fixed on the base frame 4. The front panel 20 comprises a locking latch 42 with which it is fixed to the base frame 4. The locking latch 42 is in Fig. 17b shown enlarged. Fig. 18 shows a section of the base frame 4 and the front panel 20 detached from it. Visible is the locking latch recess 44 on the base frame 4, with which the locking latch 42 cooperates to lock the front panel 20. In addition, strip steel recesses 46 for receiving strip steel 40 of the base plate 28 are visible.

[0056] This is in the Fig. 19 bis Fig. 21 also shown. The base 28 has movably arranged handles 48. The handles 48 are pivotally arranged in this embodiment and can be pivoted into a stowed position in which they are arranged below a receiving plane formed by the base 28. The handles 48 in the stowed position are in Fig. 21 The handles 48 can also be used to secure the base 28 to the side parts 30 at different heights.

[0057] Fig. 22 and 23show the floors 16 with the associated fastening means 14. The fastening means 14 are designed as brackets separate from the floors 16, which are suspended in recesses 12 in the columns 10 of the rear wall unit 6, as in Fig. 24 The shelves 16 have U-profiles with which they can be hung on the fastening means 14. This is shown in Fig. 25 shown. With fastening means 14 separate from the shelves 16, the shelves 16 and the fastening means 14 can be stored more easily and flexibly on the rear wall unit 6. However, the shelves 16 can also have integrated fastening means 14. Shelves 16 with integrated fastening means 14 are easier to handle.

[0058] In Fig. 26a bis Fig. 28 A collision protection device 50 is shown. The collision protection device 50 is arranged in the area of ​​the front rollers 8 on the base frame 4. The rollers 8 are protected by the collision protection device 50 from possible damage when Euro pallets are inserted into a goods receiving space of the base frame 4. In the illustrated embodiment, the collision protection device 50 is formed by a steel sheet that protrudes into the goods receiving space and is attached to the base frame.

[0059] Fig. 29 bis Fig. 34 show an adapter frame 52 and the use of the adapter frame 52 with top baskets 54. It is known to use top baskets 54 with goods presentation and transport containers. The hybrid goods presentation system 2 can be converted into a configuration in which it forms such a goods presentation and transport container. In particular, if the base frame 4 is designed to form a goods receiving space for receiving a Euro pallet, the goods presentation and transport container formed by the hybrid goods presentation system 2 is wider than the previously known goods presentation and transport containers. The adapter frame 52 enables the use of any existing top baskets 54 for previously known goods presentation and transport containers with the hybrid goods presentation system 2.

[0060] The adapter frame 52 is suspended from the columns 10 of the rear wall unit 6 in the recesses 12, particularly in a position in which the adapter frame 52 is in contact with the side parts 30. The adapter frame 52 has receiving rails 56 that are offset inward. A top basket 54 can be placed on the receiving rails 56. Two top baskets 54 can also be arranged one above the other on the adapter frame 52, as shown in Fig. 34 shown.

Claims

1. Retail display system (2) comprising a device for displaying goods with a base frame (4) and with a rear wall unit (6) which is connected or can be connected to the base frame (4), so that the base frame (4) and the rear wall unit (6) have an L-shaped cross-section in a side view, wherein shelves (16) can be fixed to the rear wall unit (6), wherein the retail display system (2) comprises two side parts (30), a front panel (20) and a base shelf (28), wherein the side parts (30) and the front panel (20) can be fixed to the device in such a way that, together with the rear wall unit (6), they form a goods receiving space delimited by the side parts (30) and the rear wall unit (20) at least on three sides, wherein the base shelf (28) can be positioned on the side parts (30), the front panel (20) and / or the device to delimit the goods receiving space at the bottom, wherein the side parts (30) are each pivotably fixed to the rear wall unit (6), wherein the retail display system (2) can be converted from a shelf-like device for goods display to a device having a goods receiving space for goods display that is delimited at least on three sides and at the bottom.

2. Retail display system according to Claim 1, characterized in that the rear wall unit (6) has at least one movably arranged, in particular removable rear wall element (26), wherein at least one side part (30) is pivotable into the rear wall unit (6) when the rear wall element (26) is moved out of the way, in such a way that the rear wall element (26) can be positioned in front of the side part (30) pivoted into the rear wall unit (6).

3. Retail display system according to Claim 2, characterized in that the side parts (30) each comprise two side part elements (34) connected to one another in a pivotable manner.

4. Retail display system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base shelf (28) can be fixed to the side parts (30) in a height-adjustable manner.

5. Retail display system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the front panel (20) can be fixed in a position of non-use directly in front of the rear wall unit (6).

6. Retail display system according to Claim 5, characterized in that the front panel (20) has a lower front panel element (22) and an upper front panel element (24), which are arranged one above the other in the vertical direction in a position of use of the front panel (20), and wherein the upper front panel element (24) is arranged movably in the vertical direction.

7. Retail display system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the retail display system (2) comprises a scanner rail (36) which can be detachably fixed to the base shelf (28).

8. Retail display system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that stowage space is provided at the rear wall unit (6) with storage options for the base shelf (28), the side parts (30), for any scanner rail (36) and / or for any shelves (16) of the retail display system (2) as well as any accessories to be used with the shelves (16), such as fastening means (14), separating grids and / or edging grids, in particular wherein the aforementioned elements when not in use can be stowed away completely without protrusion in the stowage space.