Support member for display board

Abstract

To provide a supporting member which is a lightweight member excellent in simplicity, is integrated with a projecting bracket and reasonably supports a display board.SOLUTION: The support member HLD for receiving a display board is integrated with a projecting bracket projecting from a holding column of a commodity display rack, and is constituted by integrally molding a flat part 1 for receiving the display board, and an inside hanging part 2 and an outside hanging part 3 for gripping the projecting bracket orthogonally to the flat part 1. At least one of the hanging parts 2, 3 is formed with a deformed projection 22 projecting toward the other.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a support member for receiving a display board for displaying merchandise, and more particularly to a support member for receiving a display board that is integrated with a protruding bracket that is cantilevered on a support column that constitutes a merchandise display shelf. [Background technology]

[0002] Generally, a product display shelf is composed of a pair of left and right support columns, a pair of left and right protruding brackets cantilevered on each support column, and shelf boards held by the protruding brackets (see Patent Document 6). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2023-118013 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-130493 [Patent Document 3] JP 2014-180500 A [Patent Document 4] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-090766 [Patent Document 5] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-246660 [Patent Document 6] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2023-163596 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In order to display products in an attractive manner, such product display shelves require a structure that can stably hold the shelves. Various proposals have been made to achieve this goal (Patent Documents 1 to 5), but these tend to result in complex structures, which can be costly, and lack simplicity.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a support member that is a lightweight member with excellent simplicity, is integrated with a protruding bracket, and can support a display board without any strain. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a support member that is integrated with a protruding bracket that protrudes from a retaining column that constitutes a product display shelf and that receives a display board, and is configured by integrally molding a flat portion that receives the display board when in use, and a first hanging portion and a second hanging portion that face each other perpendicular to the flat portion, and a protruding piece that protrudes toward the other facing surface is formed on the opposing surface of at least one of the first hanging portion and the second hanging portion, and an opposing gap is formed between the first hanging portion and the second hanging portion corresponding to the plate thickness of the protruding bracket, and the protruding piece is configured to be integrated with the protruding bracket by engaging with a receiving hole in the protruding bracket. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention described above, a support member can be realized that is a lightweight member that is excellent in simplicity and is integrated with the protruding bracket to support the display board without any strain. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a support member HLD according to the embodiment. [Figure 2] 2A to 2C are six-view diagrams illustrating the support member HLD of FIG. 1. [Figure 3] 10 is a view showing a protruding bracket BRK. [Figure 4] 10 is a diagram illustrating a procedure for attaching and removing a support member HLD. [Figure 5] 10 is a diagram illustrating a method for fixing the support member and the shelf board. [Figure 6] 10 is a diagram illustrating another embodiment of the support member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] The present invention will be described in detail below based on examples. Figures 1(a) and 1(b) are perspective views illustrating a support member HLD according to the example, and Figure 1(c) is a virtual perspective view of the support member HLD cut along line AA in Figure 1(a).

[0010] 2 shows a plan view (a), a front view (b), a right side view (c), and a bottom view (d) of the support member HLD. This support member HLD is attached to a protruding bracket BRK supported by a support column PL of the product display shelf, and is essentially integrated with the protruding bracket BRK. Note that Fig. 3 shows the protruding bracket BRK, and Fig. 5 shows the support column PL of the product display shelf.

[0011] As shown in Figure 1, the support member HLD is constructed by integrally molding a flat portion 1 that receives the display board TBL (Figure 5) when in use, and an inner hanging portion 2 and an outer hanging portion 3 that face each other and are perpendicular to the flat portion 1. The material from which the support member HLD is made may be metal such as iron or aluminum, but from the standpoint of low cost and light weight, plastic, preferably polycarbonate, is used.

[0012] In either case, the flat portion 1 is formed in the shape of a flat plate, and has an elongated through hole 10 for passing the mounting screw BS and a square hole-shaped opening 11 for plastic molding, each formed at approximately the center position in the width direction of the plate material.

[0013] The plate thickness of inner hanging portion 2 and outer hanging portion 3 is approximately the same as the plate thickness of flat portion 1, and inner hanging portion 2 and outer hanging portion 3 face each other at the same height. Here, the gap δ between inner hanging portion 2 and outer hanging portion 3 corresponds to the plate thickness T of the protruding bracket BRK and is set slightly wider than the plate thickness T of the protruding flange (δ ≒ T, δ > T), forming an insertion opening INS for the protruding flange. Then, opening 11 in flat portion 1 communicates with the insertion opening INS formed by inner hanging portion 2 and outer hanging portion 3.

[0014] As shown in Figure 1(b), reinforcing pieces 21, 21 are provided between inner hanging portion 2 and flat portion 1 to connect them, reinforcing the L-shaped orthogonal relationship with flat portion 1. On the other hand, no reinforcing piece is provided between outer hanging portion 3 and flat portion 1, so outer hanging portion 3 cannot maintain the orthogonal relationship with flat portion 1 as well as inner hanging portion 2.

[0015] As shown in Figure 1(c), inner hanging portion 2 is formed with irregular cylindrical deformed protrusion 22 that protrudes toward outer hanging portion 3. Deformed protrusion 22 is formed in the center position of inner hanging portion 2 in the left-right direction, and opening hole 11 is used to form deformed protrusion 22.

[0016] Although not particularly limited, deformed protrusion 22 is formed in a shape in which approximately half of a cylindrical head is cut away in an inclined direction, and the inclined surface of the cut-away shape is inclined in the vertical direction when in use, forming a guide surface when attached to protruding bracket BRK (see Figures 2(b) and 4). Note that deformed protrusion 22 does not necessarily have to be provided on inner hanging portion 2, and may be provided on outer hanging portion 3 as shown in Figure 2(e)).

[0017] In either case, the support member HLD is used by being attached to a protruding bracket BRK of a product display shelf. Figure 3 shows, as an example, three protruding brackets BRK supported by three support columns PL. That is, the left protruding bracket BRKl, the central protruding bracket BRKc, and the right protruding bracket BRKr are shown, and each protrudes at the same height on the product display shelf.

[0018] The protruding bracket BRK is made of a strong metal plate, and its tip and base ends are each formed with a shallowly cut rectangular mounting groove GV for positioning and a mounting hole HO that penetrates the plate. The base end of the protruding bracket BRK is inserted into a receiving hole formed in the holding post PL, and an engaging member HK is attached to the base end of the protruding bracket BRK, which moves resiliently to fix the mounting position on the holding post PL. The engaging member HK has a configuration disclosed in Patent Gazette (Japanese Patent No. 5936295).

[0019] Here, display boards TBL are placed on the top surfaces of the three protruding brackets BRK, from the left-side protruding bracket BRKl to the right-side protruding bracket BRKr. Then, in order to securely hold, for example, a somewhat large wooden display board TBL, a support member HLD shown in Figure 1 is attached to each protruding bracket BRK.

[0020] That is, two support members HLD are attached to the mounting grooves GV on the tip and base ends of the protruding bracket BRKl at the left position with their flat portions 1 protruding to the right, and two support members HLD are attached to the mounting grooves GV on the tip and base ends of the protruding bracket BRKr at the right position with their flat portions 1 protruding to the left. Also, the support members HLD are attached to the mounting grooves GV on the tip and base ends of the protruding bracket BRKc1 at the central position with their flat portions protruding to the left and right, respectively.

[0021] FIG. 4(a) illustrates the procedure for installing the support member HLD. When installing the support member HLD, the outer hanging portion 3 bends slightly, allowing the deformed protrusion 22 to overcome the thickness of the protruding bracket BRK. The deformed protrusion 22 then enters the mounting hole HO of the protruding bracket BRK, completing the installation of the support member HLD. In this installed state, the support member HLD is essentially integrated with the protruding bracket BRK, so there is no risk of the support member HLD falling off the protruding bracket BRK. As previously explained, the inclined tip surface of the approximately cylindrical deformed protrusion 22 functions as a guide surface during this installation.

[0022] Figure 4(b) illustrates a mounting method when deformed protrusion 22 is provided on outer hanging portion 3 instead of inner hanging portion 2. As in the case of Figure 4(a), outer hanging portion 3 bends slightly, causing deformed protrusion 22 to overcome the thickness of protruding bracket BRK, and the mounted support member HLD essentially becomes integrated with protruding bracket BRK.

[0023] 4(c) and 4(d) show that the support member HLD can be removed from the protruding bracket BRK when it is no longer needed. In this case, the outer hanging portion 3, which does not have the reinforcing piece 21, bends slightly, allowing the removal operation.

[0024] Figure 5 is a diagram illustrating a method for fixing a wooden display board TBL to a protruding bracket BRK with screws. During the fixing operation, the display board TBL can be fixed to a product display shelf by passing the fixing screws BS (Figure 5(d)) through the through holes 10 from below the support member HLD and screwing them into the back surface of the display board TBL, allowing products to be displayed stably regardless of their weight.

[0025] Although the support member HLD of the first embodiment has been described in detail above, the specific configuration does not limit the present invention in any way. That is, the through hole 10 provided in the flat portion 1 is not essential, and it is also preferable to provide a cylindrical boss CYL instead of the through hole 10, as shown in Figure 6(a).

[0026] The embodiment shown in Figure 6 can also be realized as a one-piece molded plastic product. Furthermore, with this configuration, as shown in Figure 6(b), fixing screws are not required, and it is sufficient to simply provide non-through holes NON corresponding to the cylindrical protrusions CYL on the back surface of the display board TBL. This makes it easy to attach and remove the display board TBL.

[0027] As described above, two embodiments of the support member HLD have been described, but either of them can reliably support the display shelf from below at low cost. In addition, it has the advantage that it can be manufactured by one-piece molding, and does not require processes such as pressing, grinding, bending, or caulking.

[0028] Furthermore, even if the three protruding brackets BRK (left, right, and center) protrude, the same type of support member HLD can be used, resulting in a significant reduction in inventory. Also, the protruding brackets BRK and support member HLD can be packed and shipped separately and then assembled on-site, reducing the packaging size and transportation costs. Although a wooden display board TBL was used as an example, it can also be used with metal display boards. [Explanation of symbols]

[0029] BRK Protruding bracket HLD support member PL display board 1 Flat area 2 1st hanging part (inner hanging part) 3 Second hanging part (outer hanging part) 22 Protruding piece (deformed protrusion) HO mounting hole

Claims

1. A support member that is integrated with a protruding bracket that protrudes from a holding column that constitutes a product display shelf and receives a display board, The display board is configured by integrally molding a flat portion that receives the display board when in use, and a first hanging portion and a second hanging portion that are perpendicular to the flat portion and face each other, a protruding piece is formed on at least one of the opposing surfaces of the first hanging portion and the second hanging portion, the protruding piece protruding toward the other opposing surface; A support member in which a gap is formed between the first hanging portion and the second hanging portion in accordance with the thickness of the protruding bracket, and the protruding piece is configured to engage with the mounting hole of the protruding bracket, thereby being integrated with the protruding bracket.

2. The support member according to claim 1 , wherein the flat portion has a through hole through which a fixing screw for fixing the support member and the display board can pass.

3. The support member according to claim 1 , wherein the flat portion is formed with a protruding boss that protrudes toward the mounting hole of the display board.

4. The support member according to claim 2, wherein the L-shaped orthogonal position is reinforced by connecting the flat portion and the first and second hanging portions, whichever is closer to the passage hole, with an appropriate reinforcing piece.

5. 4. The support member according to claim 3, wherein the L-shaped orthogonal orientation is reinforced by connecting the flat portion and the first and second hanging portions, whichever is closer to the protruding boss, with an appropriate reinforcing piece.

6. A protruding bracket integrated with the support member of any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. A product display shelf comprising the support member according to any one of claims 1 to 5 as a constituent element.

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