Device for displaying objects

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for presenting objects, comprising a grid field (2) having a plurality of cells (4) each surrounded by two horizontal webs (5, 6) and two vertical webs (7, 8), the cells (4) being open to a front and a rear side, and comprising at least one support element (3) having at least one plate-shaped plug-in part (10) designed to be releasably suspended in a selected cell (4), the plug-in part (10) having a hook-shaped region (11) which, in the suspended state, engages behind the horizontal web (5) delimiting the selected cell (4) at the top, and a lower stop (17) which, in the suspended state, is supported on another horizontal web (6).It is provided that the hook-shaped region (11) is directed downwards and, when the plug-in part (10) is in the inserted state, engages from above behind the horizontal web (5) which delimits the selected cell (4) at the top, wherein the free end of the hook-shaped region (11) terminates in a nose-shaped projection (12) which engages below the horizontal web (5) which delimits the selected cell (4) at the top, wherein the plug-in part (10) has, adjacent to the hook-shaped region (11), a support region (13) which, when the plug-in part (10) is in the inserted state, rests from above on the horizontal web (5) which delimits the selected cell (4) at the top, wherein the support region (13) of the plug-in part (10) merges into a locking lug (14) which, when the plug-in part (10) is in the inserted state, rests laterally on the horizontal web (5) which delimits the selected cell (4) at the top.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a device for presenting objects with a grid field which has a plurality of cells which are each surrounded by two horizontal webs and two vertical webs, the cells being open to a front and a rear side, and with at least one support element which has at least one plate-shaped plug-in part which is intended for detachable hanging in a selected cell, the plug-in part having a hook-shaped area which, in the hooked-in state, engages behind the horizontal web which delimits the selected cell at the top, and a lower stop which, in the hooked-in state, is supported on another horizontal web.

[0002] Such a device is known from EP 2 544 570 B1. This suspension device comprises a grid field having a plurality of systematically arranged cells, each surrounded by two horizontal webs and two vertical webs, wherein the cells are open at a front and a rear side, and a primary support having at least one plug-in part. The plug-in part is intended for releasable suspension in a selected cell, wherein the plug-in part has an upwardly facing hook contour which, when suspended, engages behind the horizontal web delimiting the selected cell at the top. Furthermore, the plug-in part has a lower stop which, when suspended, is supported on the horizontal web delimiting the selected cell at the bottom. The plug-in part has at least one leaf-shaped flank with a front edge that merges upwards into the hook contour. The lower stop is provided on an underside of the flank.At least one flank of a primary support, which is brought from the front of the grid field, can be hooked into the selected cell, as can at least one flank of a primary support, which is brought from the rear. Since the plug-in part of the primary support has an upwardly facing hook contour and a lower stop, which, when hooked in, rests on the horizontal web that borders the selected cell at the bottom, such a plug-in part is only suitable for hooking into a cell and must be geometrically precisely adapted to the dimensions of the cell. The load-bearing capacity of the primary support is therefore limited depending on the size of the cell and thus the plug-in part.

[0003] The object of the invention is to provide such a device with a universally applicable support element whose load-bearing capacity is not limited by the geometric dimensions of the grid field.

[0004] This object is achieved according to the invention in a device of the type described at the outset in that the hook-shaped area is directed downwards and, when the plug-in part is in the hooked-in state, engages from above behind the horizontal web which delimits the selected cell at the top, the free end of the hook-shaped area terminating in a nose-shaped projection which engages under the horizontal web which delimits the selected cell at the top, the plug-in part having, adjacent to the hook-shaped area, a support area which, when the plug-in part is in the hooked-in state, rests from above on the horizontal web which delimits the selected cell at the top, the support area of ​​the plug-in part merging into a locking nose which, when the plug-in part is in the hooked-in state, rests laterally on the horizontal web which delimits the selected cell at the top.

[0005] A device with a universally usable support element is provided, since at least one plug-in element is hooked in from above and the stop rests on the outside of the grid field, so that the height of the plug-in element can be varied depending on the required load-bearing capacity without changing the grid field, i.e. the stop rests on the horizontal web that limits the cell at the bottom and optionally at least one further, lower horizontal web, so that the force acting on the support element can be diverted to a plurality of horizontal webs, if necessary. The height or length of the stop can thus be designed according to the expected force introduction without changing the grid field. The nose-shaped projection on the hook-shaped area engages behind and below the horizontal web and prevents the plug-in part from being accidentally levered out.The nose-shaped projection is preferably geometrically designed so that it encloses the horizontal bar when suspended, but does not crush the surface coating of the components, thus preventing surface damage. When the plug-in part is fully lowered or suspended in the grid section, the locking nose holds the hook-shaped area of ​​the plug-in part in its desired position and prevents it from shifting when pressure is applied in the direct direction of the load to the grid section.

[0006] In one advantageous embodiment, the plug-in part has a recess adjacent to the locking lug, which, when the plug-in part is inserted, forms a clearance to the corresponding vertical edge of the grid field. This clearance allows the plug-in part to be inserted and pivoted in smoothly.

[0007] Furthermore, it is provided that the plug-in part has a contact edge adjacent to the recess, which is vertically aligned when the plug-in part is in the inserted state and forms the lower stop with its lower end.

[0008] In a further embodiment, it is advantageously provided that the plug-in part has an inwardly directed region adjacent to the lower stop, which region engages under the other horizontal web when the plug-in part is in the suspended state, wherein the other horizontal web can be the horizontal web delimiting the selected cell downwards or the horizontal web of a cell arranged thereunder if the plug-in part has a greater height than the height of a cell.

[0009] It is advantageous to provide the inward-facing area with a hole. This hole serves to provide a suspension point for a surface coating of the support element at a location that is not visible when suspended, thus maintaining the visual appearance.

[0010] In a first embodiment, the support element comprises two spaced-apart, parallel, plate-shaped plug-in parts, which are connected to each other by a crosspiece. The support element then has a U-shaped cross section.

[0011] In the first embodiment, it is advantageously provided that the crossbar is connected to at least one rod-shaped support, which serves, for example, as a product support.

[0012] The crosspiece has at least one bore through which the rod-shaped support is inserted with one fastening end and projects into the area between the two plate-shaped plug-in parts. The fastening end is connected, in particular welded, to the back of the crosspiece. This makes it possible, for example, to weld the components in an area not visible to the observer, thus eliminating the need for rework and preventing weakening of the weld seam.

[0013] In this case, a pitch of 1-1.5° is preferably provided in the plug-in part, so that the welding of the rod-shaped support in the plug-in part can take place at an angle of 90°. However, when suspended and unloaded in the grid field, the slope of the support axis to the suspension surface is at an angle of 91-91.5°. When the support element is loaded, a visually appealing angle of at least 90° is then guaranteed.

[0014] Preferably, the distance between the fastening end of the rod-shaped support and the two plug-in parts is greater than the wall thickness of the plug-in parts. The resulting clearances allow the plug-in parts to be hooked onto one another in a cell when both sides of the grid are used.

[0015] Preferably, the distance between the two outer edges of the plate-shaped plug-in parts is smaller than the distance between the two inner edges of two vertical webs of a cell. This distance is dimensioned such that the plug-in part fills a cell of the grid field to approximately 1 mm per side, ensuring a fixed position within the grid field.

[0016] In a second embodiment, it is provided that the crossbar is connected to two parallel rod-shaped supports, the free ends of which are remote from the crossbar and are connected to one another via a U-shaped end piece.

[0017] Preferably, the two rod-shaped supports and the end piece are formed in one piece and form a blister carrier.

[0018] In a third embodiment, the support element comprises two spaced-apart, parallel, plate-shaped plug-in parts, which are connected to each other by a shelf arranged horizontally in the installed position or by a cross member arranged vertically in the installed position. The design of the cross member is variable and can be designed according to the specific requirements of the products to be presented.

[0019] It is advantageous to ensure that the distance between the two outer edges of the plate-shaped plug-in parts is significantly greater than the distance between the two inner edges of two vertical webs of a cell. Wider support elements to be suspended, such as shelves or product-specific display stands, then overlap several times the width of a cell.

[0020] The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the drawing, which shows Fig. 1 a perspective view of a device with grid field and support elements, Fig. 2 a side view of a support element, Fig. 3 a top view of the support element according to Fig. 2 , Fig. 4 a perspective view of the support element according to Fig. 2 , Fig. 5 to 7 each in partial section a sequence of hanging the support element in the grid field, Fig. 8 in partial section the two-sided hanging of two support elements in the grid field, Fig. 9 a plan view of Fig. 8 , Fig. 10 a modified plan view of Fig. 8 , Fig. 11 a perspective view of a support element according to a second embodiment, Fig. 12 a plan view of Fig. 11 , Fig. 13 a perspective view of a support element according to a third embodiment and in Fig. 14 and 15 each in partial section a sequence of hanging the support element according to Fig. 13into the grid field and in Fig. 16 a perspective view of a support element according to a fourth embodiment.

[0021] One in Fig. 1 The device for presenting objects, generally designated 1, comprises a grid field 2 and at least one support element 3.

[0022] The grid field 2, which is only partially shown, has a plurality of cells 4, each surrounded by two horizontal webs 5, 6 and two vertical webs 7, 8. The cells 4 are open to a front and a rear side, allowing support elements 3 to be suspended from both sides.

[0023] In the exemplary embodiment, the grid field 2 is designed as a solid grate with square cells 4, the width and height of the cells 4 being, for example, 44.44 mm. The rectangular horizontal webs 5, 6 and the rectangular vertical webs 7, 8 have, for example, an identical cross-section of 25 x 2 mm. The grid field 2 is bordered by a circumferential rectangular edge bar 9 with a cross-section of, for example, 25 x 3 mm. This edge bar 9, which forms a circumferential frame, is connected to a supporting frame in a suitable manner (not shown) and is enclosed therein vertically as a supporting decorative rear wall or center wall.

[0024] The respective support element 3 has at least one plate-shaped plug-in part 10, which is intended for detachable hanging in a selected cell 4. The plug-in part 10 has a hook-shaped region 11 which is directed downwards and, when the plug-in part 10 is hooked in, engages from above behind the upper horizontal web 5 that defines the upper end of the selected cell 4, wherein the free end of the hook-shaped region 11 terminates in a nose-shaped projection 12 that engages below the upper horizontal web 5. Adjacent to the hook-shaped region 11, the plug-in part 10 has a support region 13, which, when the plug-in part 10 is hooked in, rests from above on the horizontal web 5 that defines the upper end of the selected cell 4. The support area 13 of the plug-in part 10 merges into a locking lug 14 which, when the plug-in part 10 is suspended, rests laterally on the horizontal web 5 which delimits the selected cell 4 at the top.

[0025] Furthermore, the plug-in part 10 has a recess 15 adjacent to the locking lug 14, which, when the plug-in part 10 is in the inserted state, forms a free space to the associated vertical edge of the grid field 2. Adjacent to the recess 15, the plug-in part 10 has a contact edge 16, which, when the plug-in part 10 is in the inserted state, is vertically aligned and, with its lower end, forms a lower stop 17 for support on a lower horizontal web 6 of the grid field 2.

[0026] Finally, the plug-in part 10 has an inwardly directed region 18 adjacent to the lower stop 17, which, when the plug-in part 10 is suspended, engages under the lower horizontal web 6. The inwardly directed region 18 is provided with a bore 19. This bore 19 is not visible to the observer when the plug-in part 10 is suspended and serves during or at the end of production to suspend the plug-in part 10 for surface coating or the like.

[0027] In the Fig. 1 to 9In the first embodiment of the support element 3 shown, the support element 3 has two spaced-apart, parallel plate-shaped plug-in parts 10 which are connected to one another by a crosspiece 20. The support element 10 thus has a U-shaped cross-section. The crosspiece 20 is connected to at least one rod-shaped support 21. For this purpose, the crosspiece 20 has at least one bore 22 through which the rod-shaped support 21 is inserted with a fastening end 23 and projects into the area between the two plate-shaped plug-in parts 10. The fastening end 23 is only welded to the back of the crosspiece 20, with the weld seam being indicated by 24. The weld seam 24 is therefore not visible to an observer.

[0028] In this case, a gradient of 1-1.5° is preferably provided in the plug-in part 10, so that the welding of the rod-shaped support 21 in the plug-in part 10 can take place at an angle of 90°. However, in the suspended and unloaded state in the grid field 2, the gradient of the axis of the support 21 to the suspension surface has an angle of 91-91.5°. When the support element 3 is loaded by hanging an object from the rod-shaped support 21, a visually appealing angle of at least 90° is then guaranteed.

[0029] The distance between the fastening end 23 of the rod-shaped support 21 and the two plug-in parts 10 is in each case greater than the wall thickness of the plug-in parts 10. The resulting free spaces serve to ensure that the plug-in parts 10 can be hung against each other in a cell 4 when the grid field 2 is used on both sides, as shown in the Fig. 8 and 9 can be seen.

[0030] The assembly of a support element 3 or the hanging of the same is in the Fig. 5 to 7 shown. At the beginning ( Fig. 5 ) the recess 15 on the respective plug-in part 10 allows the upper insertion of the support element 3 above an upper horizontal web 5 of a selected cell 4. The support element 3 is then lowered ( Fig. 6 ) and finally reaches the final position ( Fig. 7 ). In the end position, the nose-shaped projection 12 engages behind the upper horizontal bar 5, and the locking lug 14 rests laterally on the upper horizontal bar 5. Furthermore, the stop 17 rests laterally on the lower horizontal bar 6. If the contact edge 16 is longer, there are two stops 17, namely an additional one that rests against a lower horizontal bar 6 of a cell 4 of the grid field 2 arranged below.

[0031] In the Fig. 8 and 9A situation is shown in which a support element 3 is suspended on each side in a cell 4 of the grid field 2. One support element 3 is already inserted, while the other is suspended ( Fig. 8 ), the final state is shown by the Fig. 9 . Due to the free space indicated by an arrow 25 between the respective fastening end 23 of the rod-shaped support 21 and the associated plug-in part 10, it is possible to insert the plug-in part 10 of the other support element 3.

[0032] In Fig. 10 is one of the Fig. 9 corresponding situation is shown in which a support element 3 is suspended on both sides in a cell 4 of the grid field 2 in a different arrangement.

[0033] In the Figs. 11 and 12A support element 3 according to a second embodiment is shown. In contrast to the first embodiment, the crosspiece 20 is connected to two parallel rod-shaped supports 21, the free ends of which, facing away from the crosspiece 20, are connected to one another via a U-shaped end piece 26. As shown, the two rod-shaped supports 21 and the end piece 26 are preferably formed in one piece and form a blister carrier.

[0034] In the Fig. 13 to 15 A support element 3 according to a third embodiment is shown. In contrast to the first and second embodiments, the two plate-shaped plug-in parts 10 are not connected to one another by a transverse web, but rather by a shelf 27 arranged horizontally in the installed position. The distance between the two outer edges of the plate-shaped plug-in parts 10 is substantially greater than the distance between the two inner edges of two vertical webs 7, 8 of a cell 4, depending on the desired width of the shelf 27.

[0035] In Fig. 16 A support element 3 according to a fourth embodiment is shown. In contrast to the third embodiment, the two plate-shaped plug-in parts 10 are not connected to one another by a tray, but by a cross member 28 arranged vertically in the installed position. The distance between the two outer edges of the plate-shaped plug-in parts 10 is, for example, greater than the distance between the two inner edges of two vertical webs 7, 8 of a cell 4, so that the plug-in parts can be hooked into two adjacent cells 4, for example. In this embodiment, the cross member 28 is, for example, a component of a rim support 29.

[0036] Of course, the invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiments. Further embodiments are possible without departing from the basic concept. For example, instead of the cross member 28, a significantly wider cross member with several individual, horizontally arranged rod-shaped supports 21 can be provided. List of reference symbols:

[0037] 1 Device 2 Grid 3 Supporting element 4 Cell 5 Upper horizontal bar 6 Lower horizontal bar 7 Vertical bar 8 Vertical bar 9 Edge bar 10 Plug-in part 11 Hook-shaped area 12 Nose-shaped projection 13 Support area 14 Locking nose 15 Recess 16 Contact edge 17 Stop 18 Inward-facing area 19 Hole 20 Crossbar 21 Bar-shaped support 22 Hole 23 Fastening end 24 Weld seam 25 Free space 26 U-shaped end piece 27 Tray 28 Cross member 29 Rim support

Claims

1. A device for presenting objects, comprising a grid field (2) having a plurality of cells (4) each surrounded by two horizontal webs (5, 6) and two vertical webs (7, 8), the cells (4) being open to a front and a rear side, and comprising at least one support element (3) having at least one plate-shaped plug-in part (10) intended for detachable insertion into a selected cell (4), the plug-in part (10) having a hook-shaped region (11) which, when inserted, engages behind the horizontal web (5) delimiting the selected cell (4) at the top, and a lower stop (17) which, when inserted, is supported on another horizontal web (6). characterized by thatthe hook-shaped region (11) is directed downwards and, in the hooked-in state of the plug-in part (10), engages from above behind the horizontal web (5) which delimits the selected cell (4) at the top, wherein the free end of the hook-shaped region (11) terminates in a nose-shaped projection (12) which engages below the horizontal web (5) which delimits the selected cell (4) at the top, wherein the plug-in part (10) has, adjacent to the hook-shaped region (11), a support region (13) which, in the hooked-in state of the plug-in part (10), rests from above on the horizontal web (5) which delimits the selected cell (4) at the top, wherein the support region (13) of the plug-in part (10) merges into a locking lug (14) which, in the hooked-in state of the plug-in part (10), rests laterally on the horizontal web (5) which delimits the selected cell (4) at the top.

2. Device according to claim 1, characterized by thatthe plug-in part (10) has a recess (15) adjacent to the locking lug (14), which, when the plug-in part (10) is in the suspended state, forms a free space to the associated vertical edge of the grid field (4).

3. Device according to claim 2, characterized by that the plug-in part (10) has a contact edge (16) adjacent to the recess (15), which is vertically aligned when the plug-in part (10) is in the suspended state and forms the lower stop (17) with its lower end.

4. Device according to claim 3, characterized by that the plug-in part (10) has an inwardly directed region (18) adjacent to the lower stop (17) which, when the plug-in part (10) is in the suspended state, engages under the other horizontal web (6).

5. Device according to claim 4, characterized by that the inwardly directed region (18) has a bore (19).

6. Device according to one or more of claims 1 to 5, characterized by that the support element (3) has two spaced-apart, parallel plate-shaped plug-in parts (10) which are connected to one another by a transverse web (20).

7. Device according to claim 6, characterized by that the transverse web (20) is connected to at least one rod-shaped support (21).

8. Device according to claim 7, characterized by that the transverse web (20) has at least one bore (22) through which the rod-shaped support (21) is inserted with a fastening end (23) and projects into the area between the two plate-shaped plug-in parts (10), wherein the fastening end (23) is connected, in particular welded, to the rear of the transverse web (20).

9. Device according to claim 8, characterized by thatthe distance between the fastening end (23) of the rod-shaped support (21) and the two plug-in parts (10) is greater than the wall thickness of the plug-in parts (10).

10. Device according to claim 7, 8 or 9, characterized by that the crosspiece (20) is connected to two parallel rod-shaped supports (21), the free ends of which are remote from the crosspiece (20) and are connected to one another via a U-shaped end piece (26).

11. Device according to claim 10, characterized by that the two rod-shaped supports (21) and the end piece (26) are formed in one piece.

12. Device according to one or more of claims 6 to 11, characterized in that the distance between the two outer edges of the plate-shaped plug-in parts (10) is smaller than the distance between the two inner edges of two vertical webs (7,8) of a cell (4).

13. Device according to one or more of claims 1 to 5, characterized by thatthe support element (3) has two plate-shaped plug-in parts (10) which are spaced apart from one another and arranged parallel to one another and which are connected to one another by a tray (27) arranged horizontally in the installed position or a cross member (28) arranged vertically in the installed position.

14. Device according to claim 13, characterized by that the distance between the two outer edges of the plate-shaped plug-in parts (10) is substantially greater than the distance between the two inner edges of two vertical webs (7,8) of a cell.

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