Display base with merchandise compartment in the base

Abstract

The invention relates to a display base (1) comprising a casing (2) and a compartment (3) as a stabilizing element, wherein the compartment is arranged in the casing and is formed from at least one web element. At least one product compartment unit is arranged in the display base, which has a chute and a dispenser. The product compartment provides additional space for the presentation of goods. The display base according to the invention thus serves not only as the base of a display and, if applicable, as a communication surface, but the empty space inside the base is used for the transport, storage, and presentation of goods. The size, number, or position of the product compartment unit is variable.

Description

[0001] The subject matter of the invention is a display base comprising a casing and a compartment as a stabilizing element, wherein the compartment is arranged in the casing and the compartment is formed from at least one web element.

[0002] Displays with shelves are often used to present goods in retail stores or at trade fairs. These create additional sales space and allow for targeted product presentation during special promotions. The displays are either shelf-like or consist of a superstructure, e.g., with product compartments and a display base. Traditionally, display bases have been used as a stable base and, if necessary, also as a communication surface, upon which products or advertising signs are placed. The space in the base is empty and is only used, if necessary, for a compartment to stabilize the base.

[0003] A commercially available display base is known from DE 91 08 821U1. The display base features a collapsible shell with a separate inner section for stabilization. The top of the base is sealed with a pallet. The space inside the base is empty except for the diagonal stabilizing elements.

[0004] DE 10 2014 215 122 A1 discloses another display base that has a casing and an inner compartment. The special design of the inner compartment achieves high stability. The base is also easy to install and inexpensive to manufacture.

[0005] US2013 / 0313311 A1 discloses a dispensing container that can also be considered a display base. The dispensing container has a compartment, with items in the compartment being removed from a removal opening in the outer wall of the dispensing container.

[0006] The object of the invention is to provide a stable display base that allows versatile use of the base.

[0007] The object is achieved according to the invention by a display base according to patent claim 1.

[0008] Further embodiments are the subject of the subclaims or described below.

[0009] The display base according to the invention has a casing and a compartment as a stabilizing element, wherein the compartment is arranged in the interior of the casing. The compartment is formed from at least one web element. The display base according to the invention has a removal opening in a side wall of the casing. At least one merchandise compartment unit is arranged in the display base, which has a shaft and a merchandise compartment (dispenser), wherein the merchandise compartment is arranged in the shaft, preferably pushed into the shaft. The shaft is designed either as a closed shaft, for example in the shape of a truncated pyramid or cuboid, and has a polygonal, e.g. rectangular, cross-section. Alternatively, the shaft is designed as an open shaft, e.g. in the form of a channel with a base and two side walls. A short side of the shaft is arranged at the removal opening in the side wall.The compartment also has at least two cutouts, each of which is at least as large as the cross-section of the merchandise compartment unit, preferably as large as the cross-section of the shaft. This creates a channel in the compartment when assembled. The merchandise compartment unit is inserted into this channel. The merchandise compartment unit is arranged in the cutouts. The shape and width of the cutouts are variable.

[0010] The merchandise compartment creates additional space for presenting goods. The display base according to the invention therefore not only serves as the lower section of a display and, if applicable, as a communication area, but the empty space inside the base is used for transporting, storing, and presenting goods. The size, number, and position of the merchandise compartment unit is variable. The size and number can be varied depending on the goods and the number of items in the display. The size and shape of the merchandise compartment can also be adapted to each display base. In one version, the merchandise compartment is designed as a closed body with a dispensing opening. The dispensing opening on the front of the dispenser is used for product removal. Here, too, the size and shape of the dispensing opening are variable. The only important thing is that there is an opening for removing the goods. The cross-section of the compartment preferably corresponds to an X, a double X, or a square.The cross-section of the compartment is preferably a double X. In one embodiment, the compartment is formed from at least two web elements A and B that are inserted into one another. The compartment preferably has exactly two web elements, each consisting of two webs, wherein the two webs are connected to one another by a fold line. The web elements preferably have insertion slots and are inserted into one another using these insertion slots, creating a compartment that preferably has the cross-section of a double X. The web elements intersect accordingly at two points.

[0011] The compartment preferably has two cutouts, and the cutouts are optionally located at the points of the compartment. The points are formed, for example, by the connection of the two Xs or the corners of the square. In the design with exactly two web elements, the cutout is located in the area of ​​the fold line, so that the fold line does not run continuously from top to bottom.

[0012] The cutouts are preferably arranged at different heights in the web element or web elements, i.e. the cutout in one web element is located vertically in a different position than the second cutout in the web element or a second web element. The different sides of the merchandise compartment unit that are positioned in the cutouts are therefore also located at different heights, so that the merchandise compartment unit lies at an angle in the display base. The merchandise compartment unit is positioned such that the lowest point of the merchandise compartment unit is preferably located at the removal opening. As a result, goods in the merchandise compartment always slide towards the removal opening due to gravity. The angled position ensures that the goods in the merchandise compartment always slide forward.

[0013] In one embodiment, the cutouts are designed as perforated flap cutouts. This has the advantage that a full-surface configuration can be used for the web element by creating one or more flaps through cutouts. Opening the flap(s), similar to a window shutter, creates a hole, i.e., an opening for accommodating the merchandise compartment unit.

[0014] The merchandise compartment is pushed into the shaft. The shaft has at least one guide slot, and the merchandise compartment has at least one rail element. The rail element is positioned in the guide slot. This allows the merchandise compartment to be moved into position in a controlled manner along a predetermined direction or to slide into position automatically. The guide slot and the rail element are preferably arranged on the underside of the shaft or the merchandise compartment.

[0015] In one embodiment, the display base according to the invention has a locking flap for the goods compartment, with which the goods compartment is fixed in its position in the shaft and in the display base.

[0016] The display base according to the invention is preferably made of cardboard, paperboard, corrugated cardboard, plastic, or a mixture thereof, particularly preferably corrugated cardboard. The material can be colored, printed, laminated, glued, or decorated in other conventional ways.

[0017] The display base according to the invention is variable in shape and size. The size and shape of the display base according to the invention are individually adaptable. The display base according to the invention has, for example, the shape of a cuboid, a cylinder, or a prism. The merchandise compartment unit, and in particular the merchandise compartment, can also be adapted to any product.

[0018] Previously, display bases were used as communication surfaces, and products were placed on them. The space within the base was previously unused except for stabilizing elements. With the display base according to the invention, the base gains additional utility and is used to present goods and, if necessary, to transport them, thus adding value to the base.

[0019] In one embodiment, the display base according to the invention is provided with packaging, e.g., a cover for shipping. When the packaging or cover is removed, the merchandise compartment unit slides out of the base if the merchandise compartment unit is positioned at an angle within the base.

[0020] Additional merchandise can be sold from the merchandise compartment of the display base according to the invention. The merchandise compartment does not need to be installed or filled in the retail store. The merchandise is preferably already in the base during shipping.

[0021] In one embodiment, the compartment has cutouts, preferably at different heights. The shaft is slid into this compartment, in which the merchandise compartment is preferably secured with rail elements. The different heights in the compartment then ensure that the shaft and the merchandise compartment are angled. If the merchandise compartment is not locked, the merchandise compartment unit in the shaft slides out of the display base all by itself. If the merchandise is tilted and the weight of the merchandise is correspondingly high, it can repeatedly slide forward in the merchandise compartment, making it easier to sell.

[0022] In one embodiment, the merchandise compartment unit comprises a rail system. For this purpose, the shaft has at least one guide slot, preferably on the shaft underside, particularly preferably two parallel guide slots. The merchandise compartment has at least one corresponding rail element that is inserted into the guide slot. The merchandise compartment preferably has at least one rail element on the underside. The shaft and the merchandise compartment each have corresponding guide slots and rail elements. The embodiment with rail technology with at least one guide slot in the shaft and at least one rail element on the merchandise compartment achieves particularly good guidance of the merchandise compartment.

[0023] In addition, there is the option of locking the merchandise compartment in the display base according to the invention if it is not intended to protrude from the display base but, for example, to be flush with the side wall. In this embodiment, the display base according to the invention has a locking flap for the merchandise compartment. The locking flap is preferably attached to the shaft. The locking flap is pressed down into the shaft and ensures that the merchandise compartment does not extend out, as it locks the merchandise compartment in position. In order to still be able to reach the goods easily, a removal flap on the display base is preferably folded in, which enables easy removal. The removal flap is preferably part of the side wall with the removal opening and particularly preferably arranged above the removal opening.

[0024] The display base according to the invention consists of a multi-part blank. The display base according to the invention is assembled by sliding the web elements of the compartment into one another. The merchandise compartment unit, connected to the shaft, can then be pushed into the compartment. The compartment with the inserted merchandise compartment unit is pushed into the casing. The casing keeps the compartment in shape. The casing serves as a frame. The shaft fits completely into the cutouts. This ensures that the compartment has sufficient load-bearing capacity even with the punched holes.

[0025] The invention is explained in more detail with reference to the figures. Fig. 1a display base according to the invention, Fig. 2an exploded view of a display base according to Figure 1 , Fig. 3a a base according to the invention with compartments before insertion, Fig. 3b the display base according to Figure 3awith inserted compartment, Fig. 4 a shaft and a goods compartment next to each other, Fig. 5 a goods compartment unit from below and Figure 6 a cut-out for a goods compartment unit.

[0026] Figure 1 shows a display base 1 according to the invention with a casing 2. The upper side of a compartment 3 is visible in the interior of the casing 2. The front side wall 6 has a central removal opening 7 from which a product compartment 10 protrudes. A removal flap 17 is arranged above the removal opening 7, which is not used here.

[0027] Figure 2 shows an exploded view of the components of the display base according to the invention from Figure 1. At the bottom left you can see the casing 2 with its empty interior. In the top left corner you can see the two components of the merchandise compartment unit 8, namely the shaft 9 and a merchandise compartment 10. The merchandise compartment 10 is designed here as a semi-closed dispenser with a dispensing opening 22. The shaft has three fastening tabs 18 at its front end, with which it is attached to the display casing. On the right-hand side, two web elements 4 and 5 are shown which form the compartment 3. A cutout 11 is arranged in the first web element 4 and a cutout 12 is arranged in the second web element 5. The cutouts 11, 12 are each located at the tips 13 of the compartment. The cutouts 11, 12 are designed as perforated flaps 19. In the illustration, the perforated flaps 19 are already folded out of the cutout. The cutouts 11 and 12 are located at different heights in the web elements 4 and 5.The web elements 4 and 5 each have two webs 4a, 4b and 5a, 5b, respectively. The webs are connected to each other via a fold line 20. On the underside of the web element 14, two insertion slots 21 can be seen, each arranged in a web. On the top side of the web element 15, two corresponding insertion slots 21 can be seen. The two web elements are pushed into each other using the insertion slots and then form the compartment 3.

[0028] Figure 3a shows the completed compartment 3 with the goods compartment unit 8 inserted into the compartment. The compartment 3 is still positioned above the casing 2. The goods compartment 10 is completely inserted into the shaft 9. The removal flap 17 is folded backwards into the casing and in the Figure 3a not recognizable. In Figure 3bThe display base 1 according to the invention can be seen with the compartment 3 now inserted. The product compartment 10 is locked in the shaft 9 by means of the locking flap 16. Currently, the removal flap 17 is folded into the casing to increase access to the dispensing opening 22. Figure 3c shows the display base 1 according to the invention in an alternative construction variant. The locking tab 16 is open so that the product compartment 10 can be moved out of the display base 1. The product compartment 10 protrudes accordingly beyond the circumference of the display base 1, which is formed by the casing 2. This corresponds to the Figure 1 shown position.

[0029] Figure 4shows a shaft 9 and the corresponding merchandise compartment 10 from below. Two guide slots 14 are arranged on the underside of the shaft 9, running parallel to each other. Two L-shaped rail elements 15 are arranged on the underside of the merchandise compartment 10. The rail elements 15 are inserted into the guide slots 14 and help the merchandise compartment 10 slide in the shaft 9. Furthermore, the rail elements 15 ensure that the merchandise compartment 10 does not fall out of the display base.

[0030] Figure 5 shows an assembled merchandise compartment unit 8 from the bottom. The merchandise compartment 10 is arranged in the shaft 9. The rail elements 15 are inserted into the two guide slots 14. The merchandise compartment 10 is extended to its maximum extension position. It can be seen that the rail elements 15 prevent the merchandise compartment 10 from being pulled out any further.

[0031] Figure 6ashows a one-piece blank for a shaft 9. The shaft 9 has a shaft base 30 with two parallel guide slots 14. Two shaft side walls 31, 32 are hinged to the right and left of the shaft base 20 via fold lines. A shaft top 34 is also hinged to a side wall 31 via a fold line. On the front side of the shaft top 34 is the locking flap 16, which forms a surface with the shaft top 34 before folding in. Fastening tabs 18 are hinged to the front side of the shaft base 30 and the shaft side walls 31, 32. The blank has two locking tabs 35, with which the shaft 9 can be closed after unfolding.

[0032] In Figure 6bA one-piece blank for a goods compartment 10 is shown. The goods compartment 10 has a goods compartment base 40 to which a side wall 41 is hinged. The goods compartment top 42 is hinged to the other side of the side wall 41. A second side wall 43 is connected to this. The two side walls 41 and the goods compartment top 42 have recesses which, when held open, form the dispensing opening. In the goods compartment top 42 there is an insertion slot 44 in which the locking tab can be positioned. An auxiliary base 45 is connected to the second side wall 43. The goods compartment base 40 and the auxiliary base 45 form the underside of the goods compartment 10 when unfolded. The goods compartment base 40 also has two rail elements 15. The rail elements 15 are not yet unfolded here and are in one plane with the goods compartment floor 40. A raised edge 46 is attached to the front side of the goods compartment floor 40.When unfolded, this forms a front edge together with the tabs 47, preventing goods from falling out of the compartment. The rear of the shaft is closed off by the shaft rear wall 48. List of reference symbols

[0033] Display base 1 Coat 2 Compartments 3 web element 4 web element 5 side wall 6 Removal opening 7 Goods compartment unit 8 shaft 9 Merchandise compartment (dispenser) 10 Punching 11 Punching 12 Top of the compartment 13 Guide slot 14 Rail element 15 Locking flap 16 removal flap 17 Mounting tab 18 perforated flap 19 fold line 20 Slot 21 Dispensing opening 22 shaft bottom 30 Shaft side wall 31 Shaft side wall 32 Shaft top 34 Closure tabs 35 Goods shelf 40 Shaft side wall 41 Top of the goods compartment 42 Shaft side wall 43 Slot 44 auxiliary floor 45 Upstand 46 tabs 47 Shaft rear wall 48

Claims

1. A display base (1) having a shell (2) and a separator (3) as a stabilizing element, wherein the separator (3) is arranged in the interior of the shell (2) and the separator (3) is formed from at least one web element, wherein o the display base (1) has a discharge opening (7) in a side wall (6), wherein o at least one merchandse case unit (8) with a shaft (9) and a merchandise compartment (10) is arranged in the display base (1), wherein the merchandise compartment (10) is arranged in the shaft (9) and a short side of the shaft (9) is arranged at the discharge opening (7), characterized in that • the separator (3) has at least two punched-out portions (11, 12) and the punched-out portions (11, 12) are each at least as large as the cross-section of the merchandise case unit, • the merchandise case unit (8) is arranged in the punched-out portions (11, 12), • the merchandise compartment (10) is pushed into the shaft (9) and • the shaft (9) has at least one guide slot (14) and the merchandise unit (8) has at least one track element (15) and the track element (15) is positioned in the guide slot (14).

2. The display base according to claim 1, characterized in that the separator (3) is formed from at least two web elements A and B (4, 5) which are inserted into one another.

3. The display base (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the separator has precisely two web elements (4, 5), which each comprise two webs (4a, 4b) (5a, 5b), wherein the two webs are connected to one another by a fold line (F).

4. The display base (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cross-section of the separator (3) is an X, a double X or a square, preferably a double X.

5. The display base (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the punched-out portions (11, 12) are formed as opening flap punched-out portions.

6. The display base (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the separator (3) has two punched-out portions and the punched-out portions (11, 12) are arranged in the points (13) of the separator (3).

7. The display base (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the punched-out portions (11, 12) are arranged at different heights such that the merchandise case unit (8) is arranged at an angle in the display base (1), wherein the lowest point of the merchandise case unit (8) is preferably located at the discharge opening (7).

8. The display base (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the display base (1) has a locking flap (16) for the merchandise compartment (10).

9. The display base (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the display base consists of cardboard, carton, corrugated cardboard, plastic or a mixture thereof, preferably of corrugated cardboard.

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