Display assist tool and display assist device

Abstract

To provide a display assist tool capable of enhancing an eye-catching effect.SOLUTION: A display assist tool 100 capable of restricting movement of a display object 10 consisting of one or more items 1 and holding of eye-catching object 6 superposed on a front surface 11 of the display object 10, the display assist tool includes a bottom surface portion 2 coming into contact with a bottom surface 14 of the display object 10, a side surface portion 3 extending along a side surface 12 of the display object 10, and a holding portion 5 extending to cover the front surface 11 and detachably holding the eye-catching object 6. The bottom surface portion 2, the side surface portion 3 and the holding portion 5 are integrally connected.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a display aid and a display aid device. [Background technology]

[0002] For example, when books and the like are displayed in bookstores, libraries, etc., there are two types of display: a spine-up display, in which the books are displayed side by side on the shelves of a bookshelf using bookends so that the spines of the books are visible, and a face-up display, in which the books are displayed facing the front of the shelves so that the covers are visible. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a regular bookend and a bookend that can also be used as a stand to show the covers of books and the like so that the covers are displayed face-up. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-065844 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The present inventor has come to the following realization regarding the bookend described in Patent Document 1. This bookend is used as a stand for showing the cover (hereinafter referred to as the "main display surface") that is desired to be shown when displaying a book, such as the spine or front cover.

[0005] In other words, the purpose of this bookend is to expose as much of the main display surface as possible so that the information displayed on the display-side cover will attract people's attention.

[0006] However, the display of books and the like using the bookends described in Patent Document 1 is too general and lacks interest, and does not have a sufficient eye-catching effect to attract people's attention, so there is room for improvement in this regard.

[0007] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The object of the present invention is to solve the above problems and to provide a display aid that can enhance the eye-catching effect when displaying items. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to solve the above problems, one embodiment of the present invention provides a display aid that restricts the movement of a display object consisting of one or more articles and can hold an eye-catching object by overlapping it on the front of the display object, and includes a bottom surface portion that contacts the bottom surface of the display object, side surfaces that extend along the sides of the display object, and a holding portion that extends to cover the front and detachably hold the eye-catching object. The bottom surface portion, side surfaces, and holding portion are integrally connected.

[0009] According to this aspect, the eye-catching object can be attached so as to cover the front of the display item, so that a larger eye-catching object can be attached in a conspicuous area to enhance the eye-catching effect.

[0010] Another aspect of the present invention is a display auxiliary device. This display auxiliary device includes the display auxiliary tool described above and an eye-catching object attached to the holder. The eye-catching object protrudes forward from the holder by 10 mm or more.

[0011] According to this aspect, the eye-catching object protrudes forward from the holder, so that the display item can be easily found even when viewed from the side.

[0012] Any combination of the above components, or mutual substitution of the components or expressions of the present invention between methods, systems, etc., are also valid aspects of the present invention. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] According to the present invention, a display aid that can enhance the eye-catching effect can be provided. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically illustrating a first example of a display aid according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a state in which the display aid of FIG. 1 is applied to an object to be displayed. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the display aid of FIG. 1 in an unfolded state. [Figure 4] 2 is a diagram showing a state in which the display aids of FIG. 1 are applied to the left and right of an item to be displayed. FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a front view showing a second example of a display aid according to an embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a front view showing a third example of a display aid according to an embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a fourth example of a display aid according to an embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a front view showing a fifth example of a display aid according to an embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a front view showing a sixth example of a display aid according to an embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a front view schematically showing another example of a display aid. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] The present invention will be described below based on preferred embodiments with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments, comparative examples, and modifications, identical or equivalent components and members are designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations will be omitted where appropriate. Furthermore, the dimensions of the members in each drawing are enlarged or reduced as appropriate to facilitate understanding. Furthermore, some members that are not important for explaining the embodiments in each drawing are omitted.

[0016] Furthermore, terms including ordinal numbers such as first and second are used to describe various components, but these terms are used only to distinguish one component from another and do not limit the components. Note that, on the widest surface of a strip-shaped member (hereinafter referred to as the "main surface"), the length in the extension direction of the member is referred to as the "extension length," and the width in the direction perpendicular to the extension direction is referred to as the "member width."

[0017] [Embodiment] The configuration of a display aid 100 according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a diagram schematically showing a first example of the display aid 100 according to an embodiment. Fig. 1(A) is a front view of the display aid 100, and Fig. 1(B) is a side view of the display aid 100. Fig. 2 is a front view showing the first example of the display aid 100 applied to an object 10 to be displayed.

[0018] The display aid 100 of the embodiment is a display aid that restricts the movement of a display object 10 consisting of one or more items 1 and can hold an eye-catching object 6 by overlapping it on the front surface 11 of the display object 10. The items 1 are typically books such as comic books. The items 1 may also be, for example, an empty box or a box containing some kind of item.

[0019] The article 1 of the embodiment is a book, commonly known as a comic book or paperback, and is a hexahedron having a front cover, a spine cover, a back cover, a top surface, and a bottom surface along intersecting planes. Hereinafter, the length and width when the front cover is placed vertically will be referred to as "length" and "width," and the depth will be referred to as "depth" and "thickness." In this specification, the width of the article 1 is parallel to the left-right direction, the length of the article 1 is parallel to the up-down direction, and the depth of the article 1 is parallel to the front-to-back direction.

[0020] Typically, the front and back covers are rectangular and of the same size, and may be any of the following sizes: bunko size (105mm wide x 148mm long), shinsho size (112mm wide x 174mm long), B6 ​​size (128mm wide x 182mm long), shiroku size (128mm wide x 188mm long), A5 size (148mm wide x 210mm long), kiku size (150mm wide x 220mm long), B5 size (182mm wide x 257mm long), AB size (210mm wide x 257mm long), and A4 size (210mm wide x 297mm long). Below, we will explain an example in which item 1 is a B6-sized comic book whose front and back covers are 128mm wide x 182mm long and 14mm thick.

[0021] For example, the front cover, the spine, etc. are the main display surfaces that are visible to people when the product is on display. The main display surfaces may be configured for the purpose of exposing information related to the product 1 over as wide an area as possible so that the information will catch people's attention.

[0022] Conventional bookends are used as stands to expose as much of the display surface as possible. Displaying books and other items using bookends in this way is too common and uninteresting, and does not have a sufficient eye-catching effect to attract attention or arouse interest.

[0023] The display object 10 is a collection of one or more items 1, and in the example of Fig. 2, it includes five B6-sized comic books stacked horizontally. In other words, the display object 10 includes five items 1. Note that the display object 10 may also be a box or the like that contains a collection of one or more items 1.

[0024] The display object 10 is typically a hexahedron having a front surface 11, side surfaces 12 and 13, a bottom surface 14, a top surface 15, and a back surface 16 that intersect with one another. The side surfaces 12 and 13, the bottom surface 14, and the top surface 15 may each be perpendicular to the front surface 11. The back surface 16 may be parallel to the front surface 11. The display object 10 may have a shape other than a hexahedron. These surfaces do not necessarily have to be strictly flat. For example, the front surface 11, side surfaces 12 and 13, the bottom surface 14, the top surface 15, and the back surface 16 may each be flat, or may have irregularities that can be considered to be essentially a single surface, or may include some curved surfaces.

[0025] The front surface 11 of the display item 10 may be the main display surface for viewing. The display aid 100 comprises a bottom surface 2, side surfaces 3, and a holding portion 5. The bottom surface 2, side surfaces 3, and holding portion 5 are integrally connected. The bottom surface 2 contacts the bottom surface 14 of the display item 10. In this example, the bottom surface 2 extends laterally. The bottom surface 2 is interposed between the bottom surface 14 of the display item 10 and the display shelf 18, and is pressed against the display shelf 18 by the weight of the display item 10. With this configuration, the bottom surface 2 is supported between the bottom surface 14 and the display shelf 18, and also supports the side surfaces 3 and the holding portion 5. As an example, the bottom surface 2 may have a member width W2 of 10 mm to 50 mm and an extension length L2 of 30 mm to 90 mm. The width W2 of the bottom surface portion 2 is more preferably 25 mm to 35 mm, and the extension length L2 of the bottom surface portion 2 is more preferably 50 mm to 70 mm.

[0026] The side portion 3 extends along the side surface 12 of the display object 10. In this example, the side portion 3 extends obliquely upward from one end 2b of the bottom portion 2 along the side surface 12. The side portion 3 can support the side surface 12 and restrict lateral movement of the display object 10. The side portion 3 may be in contact with the side surface 12 or may not be in contact with the side surface 12. As an example, the side portion 3 may have a member width W3 of 10 mm to 50 mm and an extension length L3 of the central width portion 120 mm to 180 mm. The member width W3 of the side portion 3 is more preferably 25 mm to 35 mm, and the extension length L3 of the side portion 3 is more preferably 135 mm to 165 mm. As shown in FIG. 1, the inclination angle A of the side portion 3 with respect to the horizontal is preferably 20° to 80°, more preferably 30° to 60°, and even more preferably 40° to 50°. The inclination angle A is preferably within a range in which the bottom surface portion 2 does not protrude from the display object 10 when the display object 10 is set on the bottom surface portion 2 .

[0027] The holding portion 5 extends to cover the front surface 11. In this example, the holding portion 5 extends sideways along the front surface 11 from the end portion 3b of the side surface portion 3 opposite the bottom surface portion 2. In this example, the holding portion 5 can support the front surface 11 and restrict the forward movement of the display item 10. The holding portion 5 may be in contact with the front surface 11 or may not be in contact with the front surface 11. As an example, the holding portion 5 may have a member width W5 of 10 mm to 50 mm and an extension length L5 of 30 mm to 90 mm. The member width W5 of the holding portion 5 is more preferably 25 mm to 35 mm, and the extension length L5 of the holding portion 5 is more preferably 50 mm to 70 mm.

[0028] The eye-catching object 6 may be anything that has an eye-catching effect and catches people's attention. The eye-catching object 6 may be, for example, a model of aerial equipment used in the air, such as an aircraft, underwater equipment used on or underwater, such as a ship, or terrestrial / underground equipment used on or underground, such as a vehicle. The eye-catching object 6 may be, for example, a model of a living being, including a human, or a robot. These models may be real or fictional, and may be partially or completely transparent. If the eye-catching object 6 is transparent, it becomes possible to make the main display surface more visible. Furthermore, the eye-catching object 6 may form part of the image on the main display surface.

[0029] The eye-catching object 6 may be, for example, a non-model such as dried flowers, a biological observation container, or a shaped object made from origami or the like. The eye-catching object 6 may be, for example, a display device, or an object whose shape changes over time like a kaleidoscope. The eye-catching object 6 may or may not have a three-dimensional shape. If it has a three-dimensional shape, the eye-catching effect can be easily enhanced. In this example, the item 1 is a book about aircraft, and the eye-catching object 6 is a model of an aircraft related to the item 1.

[0030] The holding part 5 removably holds the eye-catching object 6. As an example, the holding part 5 may include a magnetic material that holds the eye-catching object 6 using magnetic attraction. A magnet with magnetic attraction may be provided on one of the holding part 5 and the eye-catching object 6, and a magnetic material that is attracted to the magnet may be provided on the other. In this example, a magnet that is fixed to the eye-catching object 6 by adhesive or the like is attracted to the holding part 5 made of steel plate. In this case, the eye-catching object 6 can be attached to or detached from the holding part 5 without using tools.

[0031] As an example, the holding part 5 may include an easily peelable adhesive member that uses adhesive force to hold the eye-catching object 6. This adhesive member may be a double-sided adhesive sheet, in which case the eye-catching object 6 can be stuck to and peeled off from the holding part 5 multiple times.

[0032] As an example, the holding part 5 may include an engagement mechanism that can hold the eye-catching object 6 by engaging with the concave and convex portions on its surface. A protrusion may be provided on one of the holding part 5 and the eye-catching object 6, and a recess that can engage with the protrusion may be provided on the other. In this case, the eye-catching object 6 can be repeatedly attached and detached to the holding part 5 with an inexpensive configuration.

[0033] As an example, the holding part 5 may include a hook-and-loop fastener capable of holding the eye-catching object 6. A male hook-and-loop fastener may be attached to one of the holding part 5 and the eye-catching object 6, and a female hook-and-loop fastener may be attached to the other. In this case, the eye-catching object 6 can be repeatedly attached to and detached from the holding part 5 with an inexpensive configuration.

[0034] The bookend described in Patent Document 1 is designed to expose as much of the display main surface as possible, thereby catching the eye with the main display surface, whereas the display aid 100 of this embodiment is provided with an eye-catching object 6 so as to cover the front surface 11 of the display item 10, which is the main display surface, and is designed to catch the eye mainly with the eye-catching object 6. In other words, the bookend described in Patent Document 1 is designed to expose as much of the display main surface as possible, whereas the display aid 100 exposes the eye-catching object 6 near the center of the front surface 11, which is the main display surface, and these are fundamentally different ideas.

[0035] It is desirable to display the eye-catching item 6 near the center of the front surface 11. Therefore, in the display aid 100 of this embodiment, when the vertical width of the front surface 11 is taken as 100%, the holding portion 5 covers at least a portion of the front surface 11 in a range of 30% to 70% from the bottom. Preferably, the holding portion 5 may be configured to cover a portion of the front surface 11 in a range of 40% to 60% from the bottom. In this example, the bottom end position H2 of the front surface 11 is 72 mm, and the top end position H1 of the front surface 11 is 102 mm. In this case, since the vertical width of the front surface 11 is 182 mm, the bottom end position of the holding portion 5 is 40% from the bottom end of the front surface 11, and the top end position of the holding portion 5 is 57% from the bottom end of the front surface 11.

[0036] According to the inventors' investigations, the upper end position H1 of the holding part 5 is preferably 210 mm or less from the lower end of the front face 11, more preferably 180 mm or less from the lower end of the front face 11, and even more preferably 140 mm or less from the lower end of the front face 11. The lower end position H2 of the holding part 5 is preferably 30 mm or more from the lower end of the front face 11, more preferably 40 mm or more from the lower end of the front face 11, and even more preferably 50 mm or more from the lower end of the front face 11.

[0037] In this case, people can find the desired display item 10 in a short time by visually checking the eye-catching object 6. Even if the display item 10 is not the original purpose of the person, the eye-catching object 6 can give an idea of ​​the general outline of the display item 10, so it also functions as an introductory pop-up. The eye-catching object 6 can also be used to decorate the display item 10 and be enjoyed.

[0038] The display aid 100 can be manufactured by manufacturing the bottom portion 2, the side portions 3, and the holding portion 5 as multiple separate pieces and joining the pieces together. In this case, multiple forms of the display aid 100 can be provided by changing the shape of any of the bottom portion 2, the side portions 3, and the holding portion 5. The bottom portion 2, the side portions 3, and the holding portion 5 may be made from the same material, or from different materials. Examples of materials for the display aid 100 include resin materials such as acrylic resin, and metal materials such as steel plate and aluminum plate.

[0039] The display aid 100 may be partially or entirely transparent. For example, part of the holding portion 5 may be made transparent so that only the picture of the dinosaur in a dinosaur picture book can be seen through it. In this case, interest can be aroused and the eye-catching effect can be further enhanced. The display aid 100 may have hollowed-out portions such as holes or recesses. In this case, it is advantageous from the viewpoint of reducing weight and the amount of material used.

[0040] See also Figure 3. Figure 3 is an exploded view showing the display aid 100 in an unfolded state. There is a need to manufacture the bottom portion 2, side portions 3, and holding portion 5 as a single piece. Therefore, in the display aid 100 of this embodiment, the bottom portion 2, side portions 3, and holding portion 5 are connected in this order and integrally formed from a strip-shaped material. As an example, the display aid 100 can be manufactured by forming the bottom portion 2, side portions 3, and holding portion 5 as an integral member from a strip-shaped thin steel plate by press working, and then bending this integral member.

[0041] See also Figure 4. Figure 4 is a front view showing the state in which two display aids 100 are applied to the left and right of the display item 10. When the display item 10 is viewed from the front, the display aid 100 placed on the left side of the display item 10 restricts movement of the display item 10 to the left. The display aid 100 placed on the right side of the display item 10 restricts movement of the display item 10 to the right. In this case, it is desirable that the left and right display aids 100 can be used interchangeably.

[0042] Therefore, in the display aid 100 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the holding portion 5 is interposed between the bottom surface 14 of the display item 10 and the display shelf 18, and when the holding portion 5 is in contact with the bottom surface 14 of the display item 10 and the side surface portion 3 is in contact with the side surface 12 of the display item 10, the bottom surface portion 2 can hold the eye-catching object 6 at the front surface 11. In the embodiment, as shown in the developed view of FIG. 3, the bottom surface portion 2 and the holding portion 5 have the same shape. Furthermore, the bottom surface portion 2 and the holding portion 5 are bent symmetrically at valley fold lines on both sides of the longitudinal direction of the side surface portion 3. In this case, by using two of the same type of display aid 100 in different positions, the display item 10 can be conveniently supported from the left and right.

[0043] See also FIG. 5. FIG. 5 is a front view showing a second example of a display aid 100 according to an embodiment. It is desirable that the display aid 100 be easily attached to and detached from the display object 10. Therefore, in the second example of the display aid 100, the holding unit 5 is configured to be switchable between a closed position that covers the front surface 11 and an open position that exposes the front surface 11. The holding unit 5 and the side surface 3 are connected via a hinge 9, and the holding unit 5 is rotatably supported on a circumference surrounding the center line of the hinge 9 relative to the side surface 3. The solid line in FIG. 5 indicates the holding unit 5 in the open position, and the dashed line in FIG. 5 indicates the holding unit 5 in the closed position. In the second example of the display aid 100, the display aid 100 is attached to the display object 10 in the open position and covers the front surface 11 of the display object 10 in the closed position. The holding unit 5 can be switched between the closed position and the open position with the eye-catching object 6 attached.

[0044] See also FIG. 6. FIG. 6 is a front view showing a third example of a display aid 100 according to an embodiment. In the display aid 100, there is a need to increase the left-right width of the holding portion 5. Therefore, in the third example of the display aid 100, the holding portion 5 includes a first portion 51 connected to the end portion 3b, which is the extending end of the side portion 3, and covering the front surface 11, and a second portion 52 extending from the end portion 3b to the side opposite the first portion 51. In this case, since the holding portion 5 includes the first portion 51 and the second portion 52, the left-right width of the holding portion 5 can be increased. The holding portion 5 can hold, for example, a large eye-catching object 6 or a large mass or multiple eye-catching objects 6.

[0045] See also FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a fourth example of the display aid 100 according to the embodiment. FIG. 7(A) is a front view of the fourth example of the display aid 100, and FIG. 7(B) is a side view of the fourth example of the display aid 100. In the first example, the member width of the holding portion 5 is equal to or greater than the member width of the side portion 3, but in the fourth example, the member width of the holding portion 5 is formed to be narrower than the member width of the side portion 3. For example, the member width of the holding portion 5 may be in the range of 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the member width of the side portion 3. In this case, the area that the holding portion 5 covers on the front surface 11 is narrower, making the front surface 11 easier to see.

[0046] See also FIG. 8. FIG. 8 is a front view showing a fifth example of a display aid 100 according to an embodiment. The fifth example of the display aid 100 further includes an extension 7 extending from the end of the bottom surface 2 farthest from the side surface 3 toward the display item 10. In this case, the side surface 3 and the extension 7 are supported by the display item 10, so that the display aid 100 is less likely to shift position even if an eye-catching object 6 with a large mass is attached to the holding portion 5. Multiple display aids 100 according to the fifth example may be connected together laterally. In this case, a connecting means may be provided to connect the side surface 3 and the extension 7. Examples of such connecting means include a mechanism using magnetic attraction, an adhesive member using adhesive force, a concave-convex engagement mechanism, a fastener, etc.

[0047] See also FIG. 9. FIG. 9 is a front view showing a sixth example of a display aid 100 according to an embodiment. The sixth example of the display aid 100 further includes an extension portion 7 extending from the end of the bottom surface portion 2 farther from the side surface portion 3 toward the display object 10, and a second holding portion 4 extending from the extension portion 7 to cover the front surface 11. In this example, the second holding portion 4 extends laterally from the extension portion 7 along the front surface 11. The second holding portion 4 may be provided at the same height as the holding portion 5 or at a different height from the holding portion 5. In the example of FIG. 9, the second holding portion 4 is provided below the holding portion 5. According to the sixth example, the holding portion 5 and the second holding portion 4 can hold a large or heavy eye-catching object 6. Multiple display aids 100 according to the sixth example may be connected horizontally for use.

[0048] Next, a method of using the display aid 100 according to the embodiment will be described. This method is a method of attaching the eye-catching object 6 by overlapping it on the front surface 11 of the display item 10, and includes the steps of bringing the bottom surface portion 2 into contact with the bottom surface 14 of the display item 10, bringing the side surface portion 3 into contact with the side surface 12 of the display item 10, positioning the holding portion 5 so as to cover the front surface 11, and attaching the eye-catching object 6 to the holding portion 5.

[0049] The features of the display aid 100 according to the embodiment configured as described above will now be described. The display aid 100 is a display aid that restricts the movement of a display object 10 consisting of one or more items 1 and can hold an eye-catching object 6 by overlapping it on the front surface 11 of the display object 10, and includes a bottom surface portion 2 that contacts the bottom surface 14 of the display object 10, a side surface portion 3 that extends along the side surface 12 of the display object 10, and a holding portion 5 that extends to cover the front surface 11 and detachably holds the eye-catching object 6. The bottom surface portion 2, the side surface portion 3, and the holding portion 5 are integrally connected.

[0050] According to this configuration, the eye-catching object 6 can be attached so as to cover the front 11 of the display item 10. Therefore, a larger eye-catching object 6 can be attached in a conspicuous area, enhancing the eye-catching effect. Furthermore, people can find the desired display item 10 in a short time by visually inspecting the eye-catching object 6. Even if the display item 10 is not the intended target, the eye-catching object 6 can provide an overview of the display item 10, thereby functioning as an introductory pop-up. Furthermore, the eye-catching object 6 can be used to decorate the display item 10 and be enjoyed. Furthermore, it can arouse interest in the display item 10 and / or the eye-catching object 6, leading to sales promotion of the display item 10 and / or the eye-catching object 6.

[0051] Next, a display support device 120 according to an embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 2. As shown in Fig. 2, the display support device 120 includes the display support tool 100 described above and an eye-catching object 6 attached to a holding portion 5. The eye-catching object 6 protrudes forward from the holding portion 5 by 10 mm or more. The protrusion distance of the eye-catching object 6 from the holding portion 5 (hereinafter simply referred to as "protrusion distance") refers to the distance from the main surface of the holding portion 5 to the forefront of the eye-catching object 6. According to the inventors' observations, from the viewpoint of enhancing the eye-catching effect, the protrusion distance is more preferably 15 mm or more, even more preferably 20 mm or more, and even more preferably 30 mm or more.

[0052] According to this display auxiliary device 120, the eye-catching object 6 protrudes forward from the holder 5, so that the display object 10 can be easily found even when viewed from the side, enhancing the eye-catching effect. In addition, the display object 10 and the eye-catching object 6 can also enhance the aesthetic appearance of public or private display spaces.

[0053] Next, another example 200 of the display aid will be described with reference to FIG. 10 . FIG. 10 is a front view showing a schematic representation of the display aid 200. The display aid 200 was devised during the development of the display aid 100 and can be considered an expanded version of the display aid 100. The display aid 200 is a display aid that restricts the movement of a display object 10 consisting of one or more items 1 and can hold an eye-catching object 6. The display aid 200 includes a bottom portion 2 that contacts the bottom surface 14 of the display object 10, a side portion 3 that extends along the side surface 12 of the display object 10, and a support portion 8 that extends left and right in front of the front surface 11. The support portion 8 detachably supports the eye-catching object 6. The bottom portion 2, the side portion 3, and the support portion 8 are integrally connected.

[0054] The above describes in detail examples of embodiments of the present invention. The above-described embodiments merely illustrate specific examples of implementing the present invention. The content of the embodiments does not limit the technical scope of the present invention, and many design changes, such as changes, additions, and deletions of components, are possible within the scope of the invention as defined in the claims. In each of the above-described embodiments, content that allows such design changes is described with the notation "in the embodiment" or "in the embodiment," but this does not mean that design changes are not permitted in content that does not have such notation.

[0055] (Variation) The following describes modified examples. In the drawings and descriptions of the modified examples, the same or equivalent components and members as those in the embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals. Explanations that overlap with the embodiment will be omitted as appropriate, and the description will focus on the configurations that differ from the embodiment.

[0056] In the above description, an example in which the holding portion 5 is a horizontally long rectangular shape has been shown, but the shape is not limited to this. The holding portion 5 may include various shapes such as a vertically long rectangle, a circle, an oval, a polygon, etc.

[0057] In the above description, an example has been shown in which the holding portion 5 is supported on the extending end of the side surface portion 3, but the present invention is not limited to this. The holding portion 5 may also be supported on a portion other than the extending end of the side surface portion 3.

[0058] In the above description, an example was shown in which the main surface of the holding unit 5 is a surface parallel to a vertical plane, but this is not limiting. For example, the main surface of the holding unit 5 may include a surface at least partly parallel to a horizontal plane, or may include a surface inclined relative to the horizontal plane.

[0059] In the above description, an example was shown in which the first portion 51 and the second portion 52 of the holder 5 have the same shape, but this is not limiting. The first portion 51 and the second portion 52 may have different shapes.

[0060] In the above explanation, an example is shown in which the holding portion 5 and the side portion 3 are connected by a hinge 9 as a hinge mechanism, but the holding portion 5 and the side portion 3 may also be connected using a hinge mechanism other than the hinge 9.

[0061] In the above description, the present invention is applied to public settings such as bookstores and libraries, but is not limited to these settings. The present invention may also be applied to private settings for a certain range of users. In this case, the display items 10 and eye-catching items 6 can enhance the aesthetic appeal of the interior. As an example, the present invention can be applied to items installed inside or outside furniture such as color boxes, TV stands, and pianos.

[0062] In the sixth example, the extension portion 7 and the second holding portion 4 are formed integrally with the bottom surface portion 2, but this is not limiting. For example, the extension portion 7 and the second holding portion 4 may be formed as separate members from the bottom surface portion 2. In this case, a second bottom surface portion (not shown) may be provided that is stacked above or below the bottom surface portion 2, and the extension portion 7 may extend from the end of the second bottom surface portion that is farther from the side surface portion 3. The second bottom surface portion, the extension portion 7, and the second holding portion 4 may be a one-piece member formed from a strip-shaped material.

[0063] In the above description, an example has been given in which books, which are articles 1, are stacked horizontally and the front face 11 of the display object 10 is the spine of the book, but this is not limiting. For example, the front face 11 of the display object 10 may be the front cover of a book stacked in the depth direction. The display object 10 may include books stacked horizontally and books stacked in the depth direction.

[0064] Each of the above-described modifications provides the same functions and effects as the embodiment.

[0065] Any combination of the components and modifications of the above-described embodiments is also useful as an embodiment of the present invention. A new embodiment resulting from the combination has the combined effects of the combined embodiments and modifications. [Explanation of symbols]

[0066] 1 Article, 2 Bottom part, 2b End part, 3 Side part, 3b End part, 4 Second holding part, 5 Holding part, 6 Eye-catching thing, 7 Extension part, 8 Support part, 9 Hinge, 10 Displayed thing, 11 Front face, 12 Side face, 14 Bottom face, 15 Top face, 16 Back face, 18 Display shelf, 33 extended end, 51 first part, 52 second part, 100 display aid, 120 display aid.

Claims

1. A display aid that can restrict the movement of a display object consisting of one or more items and can hold an eye-catching object by overlapping it in front of the display object, a bottom surface portion that contacts the bottom surface of the display item; A side surface portion extending along a side surface of the display object; a holding portion that extends to cover the front surface and detachably holds the eye-catching object; Equipped with A display aid in which the bottom portion, the side portion and the holding portion are integrally connected.

2. The display aid according to claim 1, wherein when the vertical width of the front surface is 100%, the holding portion covers at least a portion of a range of 30% to 70% from the bottom end of the front surface.

3. The display aid according to claim 1 , wherein the bottom portion, the side portion, and the holding portion are connected in this order and integrally formed from a strip-shaped material.

4. The display aid according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the holding portion is configured to be switchable between a closed position that covers the front surface and an open position that exposes the front surface.

5. The display aid according to claim 1, wherein the holding portion includes a first portion connected to the extended end of the side portion and covering the front surface, and a second portion extending from the extended end in the opposite direction to the first portion.

6. The display aid described in claim 1, wherein the holding portion includes at least one of a magnetic material that holds the eye-catching object using magnetic attraction, an easily peelable adhesive material that holds the eye-catching object using adhesive force, an engagement mechanism that can hold the eye-catching object using engagement of surface irregularities, and a hook-and-loop fastener.

7. A display aid as described in claim 1, wherein when the holding portion is in contact with the bottom surface of the display item and the side portion is in contact with the side of the display item, the bottom portion can hold the eye-catching object on the front side.

8. The display aid according to claim 1; The eye-catching object attached to the holding part; Equipped with The display auxiliary device has the eye-catching object protruding forward from the holding portion by 10 mm or more.

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