Goods display and method for the production thereof

Abstract

A product display is presented for placement on a pallet-shaped base element (1) made of a rectangular cardboard blank, which can be folded open from a flat, folded transport state into a set-up state with a rectangular floor plan, with a lower part (2) which is U-shaped in the set-up state and consists of a front wall (3), a right-hand side wall (4) and a left-hand side wall (5), wherein the right-hand side wall (4) and the left-hand side wall (5) are each provided with a central, vertically running fold line (8, 9) which divides the right-hand side wall (4) and the left-hand side wall (5) into a front part (10, 12) connected to the front wall and a rear part (11, 13) facing away from the front wall, and with a U-shaped upper part (14) consisting of a rear wall (25), a right-hand side wall (15) and a left-hand side wall (16),wherein the right side wall (15) and the left side wall (16) are double-walled, with a right inner wall part (18) connected to the rear wall (25) and a right outer wall part (17) glued to the right inner wall part (18), as well as with a left inner wall part (20) connected to the rear wall (25) and a left outer wall part (19) glued to the left inner wall part (20), the right and left outer wall parts (17, 19) and the right and left inner wall parts (18, 20) are each connected at their front edge facing the front wall (3) of the lower part (2) with a fold line (21, 22), and the right outer wall part (17) is connected to the rear partial region (11) of the associated right side wall (4) of the lower part (2) and the left outer wall part (19) is connected to the rear partial region (13) the associated left side wall (5) of the lower part (2) is formed in one piece in a common vertical plane.,

Description

Technical environment

[0001] The invention relates to a product display for placement on a pallet-shaped base element, which is used for the presentation of goods. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for producing a product display with the essential features of the invention for placement on a pallet-shaped base element. State of the art

[0002] Product displays of the type described above are primarily used in sales outlets such as department stores, supermarkets or DIY stores.

[0003] When using such product displays, they can be placed in particularly interesting places in the sales area instead of permanently installed product shelves, where they are particularly well placed in the field of vision of customers moving around the sales area.

[0004] Examples of product displays are known in the prior art, for example, from the documents DE 20 2015 102 755 U1, DE 20 2014 102 903 U1, and DE 20 2004 0 10733 U1. The product displays disclosed therein have a closed, annular base element to which a preferably U-shaped outer wall is attached, projecting upwards. Within the interior space formed by the U-shaped outer wall, shelves are arranged at different heights, into which corresponding goods can be stored.

[0005] The product displays are mounted on pallet-shaped base elements. These base elements typically have an edge dimension of 600 × 400 mm and are designed as reusable plastic pallets.

[0006] The goods to be offered are usually not stacked directly onto these plastic pallets, as the base elements are only approximately 150 mm high, making the goods stacked on them difficult for consumers to grasp. To ensure that the goods to be offered have a minimum grip height of, for example, 500 mm, a ring-shaped base frame, preferably made of corrugated cardboard, is placed on the base element, similar in plan to the sock element.

[0007] Within the ring-shaped base frame, a support structure in the form of one or more bars is arranged to support the stacked goods. A print is usually applied to the outer sides of the base frame to indicate the goods on offer. It should be noted, however, that the rear of the base frame is usually hidden from view by the potential buyer and is essentially superfluous.

[0008] In order to secure the stacked goods against falling, a U-shaped cover is usually placed on the base frame, which, like the print on the sides of the base frame, is usually used for product advertising and is provided with appropriate colored advertising print.

[0009] To ensure the stability of both the base frame and the U-shaped casing, the corrugated cardboard insert consists of at least 2 m² of material for normal height and construction of the building elements. Object of the invention

[0010] Based on the product displays known from the prior art in the sense of the above-mentioned embodiment, the object of the invention is therefore to provide a product display that requires significantly fewer resources in terms of material usage compared to conventional designs, while maintaining sustainability, is space-saving and transportable, and can be prepared in a very short time without prior knowledge so that the goods intended for presentation can be stored and offered. Furthermore, the aim is to create a product display that can be manufactured using simple manufacturing techniques for corrugated cardboard. Solution to the task

[0011] According to the invention, the object set for a product display of the type described at the outset is achieved with the technical features mentioned in claim 1.

[0012] Furthermore, a method according to the invention for producing the product display is disclosed, the essential method steps of which result from the characterizing part of claim 6.

[0013] Essential to the invention for solving the problem of providing a product display with the advantages according to the task is that the product display is made from a rectangular cardboard blank and can be opened from a flat, folded transport state into a set-up state with a rectangular floor plan.

[0014] It is provided with a U-shaped lower part in the assembled state, consisting of a front wall, a right side wall and a left side wall, whereby the right side wall and the left side wall are each provided with a central, vertical fold line that divides the right side wall and the left side wall into a front section connected to the front wall and a rear section facing away from the front wall, and with a U-shaped upper part consisting of a rear wall, a right side wall and a left side wall, whereby the right side wall and the left side wall are double-walled with a right inner wall section connected to the rear wall and a right outer wall section glued to the right inner wall section, as well as with a left inner wall section connected to the rear wall and a left outer wall section glued to the left inner wall section,the right and left outer wall parts and the right and left inner wall parts are each connected by a fold line at their front edge facing the front wall of the lower part, and the right outer wall part is formed integrally with the rear portion of the associated right side wall of the lower part and the left outer wall part is formed integrally with the rear portion of the associated left side wall of the lower part, lying in a common vertical plane.

[0015] The overall design thus comprises two U-shaped elements connected at their side walls, with the lower section open at the back, which, however, remains hidden from the buyer due to the display layout. Overall, the rectangular cutout and the use of the entire corrugated cardboard material of the cutout prevent any material waste. The cutout can be printed in advance in the areas crucial for product presentation and those that are visually appealing, which naturally saves ink resources.

[0016] Particular embodiments of the subject matter of the invention additionally result from the subclaims which refer back to claim 1.

[0017] It has proven particularly advantageous that the rear surface of the rear wall of the U-shaped upper part and the inner surfaces of the left side wall and the right side wall and the front wall of the U-shaped lower part are unprinted.

[0018] In order to provide the product display according to the invention with the space required for the presentation of goods in the simplest possible way, it is expedient if the rectangular interior of the lower part, which is spanned by the front wall, the right side wall and the left side wall in the assembled state, is filled with at least one supporting component in the form of a spatial cube.

[0019] Due to the size of the interior, it has proven advantageous for the supporting component to consist of three identical box-shaped sub-elements. The sub-elements are preferably of the same size and can be designed as folding boxes. This option allows the sub-elements, like the product display according to the invention, to be folded flat, thus saving space during transport.

[0020] If the partial elements arranged in the interior are not to be visible and the load-bearing capacity of the overall structure makes it necessary, a floor element can be placed on the upper side of the supporting component(s) facing away from the pallet-shaped base element in the assembled state to accommodate goods to be presented through the product display.

[0021] The method for producing a product display of the type described above is characterized in a manner essential to the invention by the following method steps: Creating a rectangular cardboard blank. Inserting two folding lines running parallel to two opposite outer edges at equal distances from these outer edges into the outer areas of the cardboard blank, so that two edge areas are created. Inserting two further folding lines running parallel to the first folding lines at the same distance as the folding lines from the outer edges, which are offset inwards towards the center of the cardboard blank by the above-mentioned distance, into the cardboard blank. Inserting a cutting line (31) running from the folding line and perpendicular to these folding lines. Applying adhesive to a rectangular partial area (34) of the cardboard blank, which is delimited by the folding line (23), the folding line (21) and the cutting line (31). Applying adhesive to a rectangular partial area (35) of the cardboard blank, which is delimited by the folding line (24).the fold line (22) and the cutting line. Folding in the outer edge area defined by the fold line and gluing it to the rectangular part. Folding in the outer edge area defined by the fold line and gluing it to the rectangular part. Folding the glued areas inwards and backwards, while at the same time the non-glued parts of the edge areas are folded inwards and forwards.

[0022] The described process steps all include measures that can be carried out using conventional processing machines for corrugated cardboard, so that the product display according to the invention can be manufactured cost-effectively. Character description

[0023] An embodiment of the subject matter of the invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It shows: Figure 1 shows a perspective overall view of the product display according to the invention, Figure 2 shows a perspective exploded view of the product display from Figure 1 together with the base element and additional stabilizations, Figure 3 is a perspective overall view of the product display according to the invention in the finished assembly state, Figure 4 is a perspective top view of the cardboard blank for the product display, Figure 5 is a perspective top view of necessary provisions within the scope of the method steps according to the invention for producing the product display, Figure 6 is a perspective top view of an intermediate stage of the production process, Figure 7 is a perspective top view to illustrate further folding processes before the end of production and Figure 8 is a perspective overall view of the product display according to the invention in the folded transport state.

[0024] The Figure 1The product display shown essentially consists of a lower part 2 and an upper part 14. The lower part 2 and the upper part 14 are connected to each other via a portion of their side walls.

[0025] The lower part consists of a front wall 3 as well as a right side wall 4 and a left side wall 5. The front wall 3 and the right side wall 4 are connected to each other by a bending line 6, which allows the two parts to be brought into a position relative to each other, which is necessary within the transport condition of the product display. The bending line 6 also allows a right-angled position of the components to each other as shown in the Figure 1 shown and corresponds to the assembly status of the product display.

[0026] Analogously, the front wall 3 is connected to the left side wall 5 via the bend line 7, which also enables the components to be positioned in relation to one another and to be assembled at right angles to one another.

[0027] In the middle of the right side wall 4 there is a fold line 8 which divides the right side wall 4 into a front section 10 and a rear section 11.

[0028] On the opposite side, the left side wall 5 is similarly divided by a fold line 9 into a front section 12 and a rear section 13. This results in a U-shaped floor plan when assembled, with the lower section 2 open to the rear.

[0029] The aforementioned upper part 14 is also U-shaped in plan. It consists of a rear wall 25, a right side wall 15, and a left side wall 16. The right side wall 15 and the left side wall 16 are double-layered and, with respect to the right side wall 15, consist of a right inner wall part 18 and a right outer wall part 17. The parts 17 and 18 are coupled together at their front edge via a fold line 21 and simultaneously glued together.

[0030] Analogously, the left side wall 16 consists of a left inner wall part 20 and a left outer wall part 19, which are coupled to one another via a fold line 22 and simultaneously glued to one another.

[0031] In the construction according to the invention, the right outer wall part 17 and the left outer wall part 19 are formed integrally with the rear partial region 11 of the side wall 4, the left outer wall part 19 is formed integrally with the rear partial region 13 of the left side wall 5.

[0032] When assembled, the product display according to the invention thus has an overall rectangular floor plan with the lower part 2 open to the rear and the upper part 14 open to the front.

[0033] From the Figure 1Furthermore, the "PRINT" markings applied graphically to the individual surfaces of the lower part 2 and upper part 14 indicate that these surfaces are printed to provide the consumer with an indication of the product presented. It is thus clear that the rear surface of the rear wall 25 as well as the inner surfaces of the right side wall 4 of the lower part 2, the inner surface of the left side wall 5 of the lower part 2, and the inner surface of the front wall 3 are unprinted.

[0034] The Figure 1 The product display, shown in perspective in the assembled state, can be converted into a folded transport state due to its special construction, as shown in the illustration of the Figure 8 is shown.

[0035] For additional stabilization and to provide a support surface for the goods to be presented, the overall design provides for the insertion of one or more support elements 27, 28 and 29 into the interior space 26, which is spanned by the front wall 3, as well as the right side wall 4 and the left side wall 5. These support elements are designed as a spatial cube and represent conventional folding carton constructions and form the base for a floor element 30 on their upper side, which is placed on the upper side of the support elements 27, 28 and 29 for reasons of load-bearing capacity, but also for reasons of aesthetics.

[0036] The process for producing the product display described above is explained in more detail below.

[0037] The first production step is to create a rectangular cardboard cut-out.

[0038] The following steps are then performed on this rectangular cardboard blank: Inserting two folding lines 23, 24, running parallel to two opposite outer edges 32, 33 at equal distances from these outer edges 32, 33, into the outer areas of the cardboard blank, resulting in two edge areas 36, 37. Due to the folding lines 23, 24, the edge areas can be folded relative to the central area of ​​the cardboard blank, both toward the front and toward the back.

[0039] Next, two additional fold lines 8, 9, 21, 22 are inserted into the carton blank. These fold lines run parallel to the first fold lines 23, 24 and are spaced from the outer edges (32, 33) at the same distance as the fold lines 23, 24. These fold lines are offset inward toward the center of the carton blank by the aforementioned distance. The aforementioned fold lines 8 and 9 belong to the lower part 2, while the fold lines 21 and 22 belong to the upper part 14. This distinction is necessary because the corrugated cardboard panels connected by the aforementioned fold lines are folded in different directions (forward or backward) when the product display is assembled.

[0040] The next step in the process is to create a cutting line 31 running from the bending line 23 to the bending line 24 at right angles to the latter.

[0041] Cutting line 31, crease lines 23 and 24, and fold lines 21 and 22 define sub-areas of the cardboard blank, to which adhesive is applied in a subsequent work step. Specifically, these are a rectangular sub-area 34 of the cardboard blank, bounded by crease line 23, fold line 21, and cutting line 31, as well as a rectangular sub-area 35 of the cardboard blank, bounded by crease line 24, fold line 22, and cutting line 31.

[0042] The adhesive application is carried out in the Figure 5 This is followed, as is also the case with Figure 5 shows a folding in of the outer edge region 36 defined by the fold line 23 and bonding with the rectangular partial region 34.

[0043] Analogously, the following work step involves folding in the outer edge area 37 defined by the fold line 24 and gluing it to the rectangular partial area 35.

[0044] The Figure 6 shows the cardboard blank after completion of the process steps described so far. Figure 6 The VS specification defines the front side of the carton blank. This is important for understanding, as the carton blank must be rotated 180° in the following so that the Figure 7 The back marked RS is facing upwards.

[0045] The glued areas 34, 36, 35, 37 are then folded inwards and forwards, while at the same time the non-glued parts of the edge areas 36, 37, which can be folded separately from the upper glued areas 34, 35, 36 and 37 by the cutting line 31, are folded inwards and backwards.

[0046] This folding process is somewhat difficult to understand, but in summary the Figures 7 and 8 sufficiently clear. After the final folding process, the result is a product display in the folded transport state.

[0047] For the assembly state, the right edge area 36 and the left edge area 37 are folded up at right angles relative to the rear wall 25, whereby the connection between the upper part 14 and the lower part 2 simultaneously brings the folded right side wall 4 of the lower part 2 and the left side wall 5 of the lower part 2 with their front sections 10 and 12 as well as their rear sections 11 and 13 into a common plane at right angles to the front wall 3.

[0048] Subsequently, the fully assembled product display can be provided with the support elements 27, 28, and 29 in the interior 26 of the lower part 2, as described above, and finally, the base element 30 can be placed on the support elements 27, 28, and 29. The product display is thus ready to accommodate the goods to be presented. List of reference symbols:

[0049] 1 Base element 2 Lower part 3 Front wall (lower part) 4 Right side wall (lower part) 5 Left side wall (lower part) 6 Crease line (front wall / right side wall 4) 7 Crease line (front wall / left side wall 5) 8 Fold line (right side wall) 9 Fold line (left side wall) 10 Front section (right side wall 4) 11 Rear section (right side wall 4) 12 Front section (left side wall 5) 13 Rear section (left side wall 5) 14 Upper part 15 Right side wall (upper part) 16 Left side wall (upper part) 17 Right outer wall section 18 Right inner wall section 19 Left outer wall section 20 Left inner wall section 21 Fold line (right inner wall section 18 / right outer wall section 17) 22Fold line (left inner wall part 20 / left outer wall part 19) 23Crease line (rear wall / right outer wall part 19) 24Crease line (rear wall / left outer wall part 20) 25Rear wall 26Interior 27Supporting element 28Supporting element 29Supporting element 30Floor element 31Cutting line 32Right outer edge 33Left outer edge 34Right section35left part 36right edge area 37left edge area

Claims

1. A product display for placement on a pallet-shaped base element (1) made from a rectangular cardboard blank, which can be folded open from a flat, folded transport state into a set-up state with a rectangular footprint, with a lower part (2) which is U-shaped in the set-up state and consists of a front wall (3), a right side wall (4) and a left side wall (5), wherein the right side wall (4) and the left side wall (5) are each provided with a central, vertically extending fold line (8, 9) which divides the right side wall (4) and the left side wall (5) into a front section (10, 12) connected to the front wall (3) and a rear section (11, 13) facing away from the front wall (3), and with a U-shaped upper part (14) consisting of a rear wall (25), a right side wall (15) and a left side wall (16),wherein the right side wall (15) and the left side wall (16) are double-walled, with a right inner wall part (18) connected to the rear wall (25) and a right outer wall part (17) glued to the right inner wall part (18), as well as with a left inner wall part (20) connected to the rear wall (25) and a left outer wall part (19) glued to the left inner wall part (20), the right and left outer wall parts (17, 19) and the right and left inner wall parts (18, 20) are each connected at their front edge facing the front wall (3) of the lower part (2) with a fold line (21, 22), and the right outer wall part (17) is connected to the rear partial region (11) of the associated right side wall (4) of the lower part (2) and the left outer wall part (19) is connected to the rear partial region (13) the associated left side wall (5) of the lower part (2) is formed in one piece in a common vertical plane., 2. Product display according to claim 1, characterized in that the rear surface of the rear wall (25) of the U-shaped upper part (14) and the inner surfaces of the left side wall (5) and the right side wall (4) and the front wall (3) of the U-shaped lower part (2) are unprinted.

3. Product display according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the rectangular interior space (26) of the lower part (2), which in the assembled state is spanned by the front wall (3), the right side wall (4) and the left side wall (5), is filled with at least one supporting component in the form of a spatial cube.

4. Product display according to claim 3, characterized in that the supporting component consists of three identical box-shaped supporting elements (27, 28, 29).

5. Product display according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that in the assembled state, a base element (30) for receiving goods to be presented by the goods display is placed on the upper side of the supporting component facing away from the pallet-shaped base element (1).

6. A method for producing a product display having the features of one or more of claims 1 to 5, characterized by the following process steps:• Creation of a rectangular cardboard blank • Inserting two folding lines (23, 24) running parallel to two opposite outer edges (32, 33) at equal distances from these outer edges (32, 33) into the outer areas of the cardboard blank, so that two edge areas (36, 37) are created • Inserting two further folding lines (8, 9, 21, 22) running parallel to the first folding lines (23, 24) with the same distance as that of the folding lines (23, 24) from the outer edges (32, 33), which are offset inwards towards the center of the cardboard blank by the above-mentioned distance • Inserting a cutting line (31) running from the folding line (23) to the folding line (24) perpendicular to these • Applying adhesive to a rectangular partial area (34) of the cardboard blank, which is limited by the folding line (23),the fold line (21) and the cutting line (31) • Application of adhesive to a rectangular partial area (35) of the cardboard blank, which is limited by the crease line (24), the fold line (22) and the cutting line (31) • Folding in the outer edge area (36) defined by the crease line (23) and gluing it to the rectangular partial area (34) • Folding in the outer edge area (37) defined by the crease line (24) and gluing it to the rectangular partial area (35) • Folding in the areas (34, 36, 35, 37) that are glued together inwards and backwards, whereby at the same time the non-glued areas of the edge areas (36, 37) are folded inwards and forwards,

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