Fixtures and fittings

Abstract

To provide easy-to-use fixtures and fittings. [Solution] The device comprises a pillar (20), a mounting fixture (3), and a side panel. The pillar (20) has a front engagement hole (200) provided on its front visible surface and a rear engagement hole (201) provided on its rear visible surface. The mounting fixture (3) has a front engagement claw (304) that engages with the front engagement hole (200) and a rear engagement claw (305) that is provided at a different height from the front engagement claw (304) and engages with the rear engagement hole (201). The mounting fixture (3) is attached to the pillar (20) by rotating either the front engagement claw (304) or the rear engagement claw (305) while engaging it with one of the engagement holes, and engaging the other engagement claw with the other engagement hole. The side panel (4) is attached to the side of the pillar (20) by the mounting fixture (3).

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to fixtures used for displaying merchandise and the like, and to mounting fixtures for attaching the side panels of the fixtures to the side surfaces of pillars. [Background technology]

[0002] As a fixture for effectively displaying a large number of items in a store or the like, for example, as described in Non-Patent Document 1, a fixture having multiple shelves arranged in multiple tiers between a pair of left and right support posts is known.

[0003] This fixture has multiple engagement holes formed in two rows on the visible surface of the support posts, and by engaging the brackets supporting the shelves with engagement holes of different heights, the spacing between the shelves can be changed, making it possible to display a variety of items of different sizes. [Prior art documents] [Non-patent literature]

[0004] [Non-Patent Document 1] TATEYAMA GONDOLA Tateyama Advance 2022-2023, page 35 (Sankyo Tateyama Co., Ltd. Tateyama Advance Co., Ltd.) Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] There is a demand for such fixtures to be more user-friendly.

[0006] The present invention aims to provide fixtures and fittings that are easy to use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The fixture of the present invention comprises a pillar, a mounting fixture, and a side panel; the pillar has a front engagement hole provided on the front visible surface and a rear engagement hole provided on the rear visible surface; the mounting fixture has a front engagement claw that engages with the front engagement hole and a rear engagement claw that is provided at a different height from the front engagement claw and engages with the rear engagement hole; the mounting fixture is attached to the pillar by rotating either the front or rear engagement claw while engaging it with one of the engagement holes, and engaging the other engagement claw with the other engagement hole, and the side panel is attached to the side of the pillar by the mounting fixture.

[0008] The mounting device of the present invention is used to attach a side panel to the side of a pillar, and has a front engagement claw that engages with the front engagement hole of the pillar, and a rear engagement claw that is located at a different height from the front engagement claw and engages with the rear engagement hole of the pillar.The mounting device is attached to the pillar by rotating either the front or rear engagement claw while engaging it with one of the engagement holes, and engaging the other engagement claw with the other engagement hole. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, side panels can be attached to the sides of the pillars of the fixture, which improves usability by allowing products and the like to be attached to the side panels and displayed to the side of the fixture.

[0010] According to the present invention, the side panels can be easily attached to the side of the fixture pillar by simply rotating the fixture, which makes the side panels easier to attach. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a fixture according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a left side view of the fixture according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a front view of a fixture according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a fixture pillar according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 5(a) and 5(b) are diagrams showing the upper mounting fixture of a side panel to be attached to the left side of a fixture according to an embodiment of the present invention, where FIG. 5(a) is a plan view, FIG. 5(b) is a rear view, FIG. 5(c) is a left side view, FIG. 5(d) is a front view, and FIG. 5(e) is a right side view. [Figure 6] 6(a) and 6(b) are diagrams showing the lower mounting fixture of a side panel to be attached to the left side of a fixture according to an embodiment of the present invention, where FIG. 6(a) is a plan view, FIG. 6(b) is a rear view, FIG. 6(c) is a left side view, FIG. 6(d) is a front view, and FIG. 6(e) is a right side view. [Figure 7] 10A to 10C are explanatory diagrams illustrating the procedure for installing the upper mounting fixture of the side panel to be attached to the left side of the fixture according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] 10A to 10C are explanatory diagrams illustrating the procedure for installing the lower mounting fixture of the side panel to be attached to the left side of the fixture according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] 10A to 10C are explanatory diagrams illustrating the procedure for attaching a side panel to the left side of a fixture according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a side view of a fixture showing another modified example of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 9. It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

[0013] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the fixture 1 includes a fixture body 2, a mounting fixture 3, and a side panel 4.

[0014] The fixture body 2 has a pair of left and right pillars 20, a back panel 21 provided between the left and right pillars 20 and connecting the left and right pillars 20, a pair of legs 22 extending forward from the lower ends of the left and right pillars 20, and a lower plate 23 connecting the tips of the left and right legs 22.

[0015] As shown in Figure 4, the column 20 is a hollow steel pipe with a square cross section, and has multiple front engagement holes 200 formed in two rows, inside and outside, on the front facing surface, extending vertically, and multiple rear engagement holes 201 formed in two rows, inside and outside, on the rear facing surface, extending vertically.

[0016] 2 and 3, a plurality of brackets 5 are attached to the front surfaces of the left and right pillars 20. Specifically, the brackets 5 are attached to the pillars 20 by engaging locking projections 50 provided at the rear ends of the brackets 5 with front engagement holes 200 on the inside of the left and right pillars 20.

[0017] Shelf boards 6 are provided on the upper portions of left and right brackets 5 that protrude forward from the pillars 20.

[0018] In addition, brackets may also be attached to the rear engagement holes 201 of the pillars 20 so that the shelves 6 can be installed on the front and rear sides of the pillars 20.

[0019] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the rear panel 21 includes a plate-shaped panel material 210 and a frame body formed of an upper frame material 211, a lower frame material 212, and a pair of left and right side frame materials 213 provided around the panel material 210.

[0020] The upper frame member 211 connects the upper ends of the left and right pillars 20, and the lower frame member 212 connects the lower ends of the left and right pillars 20. A pair of side frame members 213 are provided along the inside of the left and right pillars 20, connecting the upper frame member 211 and the lower frame member 212.

[0021] The rear panel 21 need not necessarily be a plate-like panel without openings, but may be a net-like panel partially or entirely.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 2, a floor plate 7 is provided on the upper part of the legs 22 and the lower plate 23.

[0023] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the mounting fixtures 3 are used to mount the side panels 4 to the outer surfaces of the left and right pillars 20, and consist of upper mounting fixtures 30 that support the upper parts of the side panels 4 and are attached to the pillars 20, and lower mounting fixtures 31 that support the lower parts of the side panels 4 and are attached to the pillars 20.

[0024] The fixture 3 is made of metal, but is not limited to this and may be made of, for example, synthetic resin.

[0025] The upper mounting fixture 30 and the lower mounting fixture 31 attached to the left and right pillars 20 are symmetrical in shape to each other, so the following will explain the upper mounting fixture 30 and lower mounting fixture 31 attached to the left pillar, and will omit explanation of those attached to the right pillar.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 5, the upper mounting fixture 30 has a plate-shaped portion 300 that is substantially rectangular. The upper mounting fixture 30 also has an upper engaging groove 301 that is bent continuously from the upper edge of the plate-like portion 300 to the left and further bent downward.

[0027] Two tapped holes 302 are formed in the front-to-rear direction in the piece bent downward of the upper engaging groove portion 301, and a screw 303 is threaded into the tapped hole 302 from the left side.

[0028] The upper mounting fixture 30 has a front engaging claw 304 that is bent continuously from the lower part of the front edge of the plate-like portion 300 to the right and then bent further rearward.

[0029] The upper edge of the portion of the front engagement claw 304 that is bent rearward is inclined so as to gradually approach the lower edge of the plate-shaped portion 300 toward the rear.

[0030] The upper mounting fixture 30 has a rear engaging claw 305 that is bent continuously from the upper part of the rear edge of the plate-shaped portion 300 to the right and further bent forward.

[0031] The front engaging claw 304 and the rear engaging claw 305 are provided so as to be at different heights when the upper mounting fixture 30 is attached to the pillar 20 .

[0032] The portion of the plate-shaped portion 300 located above the rear engagement claw 305 is cut out, and therefore the front-to-rear length of the upper engagement groove portion 301 is formed shorter than the front-to-rear dimension (projection dimension) of the plate-shaped portion 300.

[0033] The minimum separation distance L1 (FIG. 5(e)) between the front engagement claw 304 and the rear engagement claw 305 is greater than the distance L2 (FIG. 4) between the front and rear facing surfaces of the pillar 20.

[0034] The distance L3 (FIG. 5(a)) between the front engagement claw 304 and the rear engagement claw 305 in the front direction is smaller than the distance L2 (FIG. 4) between the front and rear facing surfaces of the pillar 20.

[0035] As shown in FIG. 6, the lower mounting fixture 31 has a plate-shaped portion 310 that is substantially rectangular. The lower mounting fixture 31 also has a lower engaging groove 311 that is bent continuously from the lower edge of the plate-like portion 310 to the left and then bent upward.

[0036] Two tapped holes 312 are formed in the front-rear direction in the piece bent upward of the lower engaging groove portion 311, and screws 313 are threaded into the tapped holes 312 from the left side.

[0037] The lower attachment 31 has a front engaging claw 314 that is bent continuously from the lower part of the front edge of the plate-like portion 310 to the right and further bent rearward.

[0038] The upper edge of the portion of the front engagement claw 314 that is bent rearward is inclined so as to gradually approach the lower edge of the plate-shaped portion 310 toward the rear.

[0039] The lower attachment 31 has a rear engaging claw 315 that is bent continuously from the upper part of the rear edge of the plate-like portion 310 to the right and further bent forward.

[0040] The front engaging claw 314 and the rear engaging claw 315 are provided so as to be at different heights when the lower mounting fixture 31 is attached to the pillar 20 .

[0041] The minimum separation distance L1 (FIG. 6(e)) between the front engagement claw 314 and the rear engagement claw 315 is greater than the distance L2 (FIG. 4) between the front and rear facing surfaces of the pillar 20.

[0042] The distance L3 (FIG. 6(a)) between the front engagement claw 314 and the rear engagement claw 315 in the front direction is smaller than the distance L2 (FIG. 4) between the front and rear facing surfaces of the pillar 20.

[0043] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the side panel 4 is formed in a net shape by stretching a plurality of wires 41 lengthwise and widthwise inside a substantially rectangular frame 40.

[0044] The vertical dimension of the side panel 4 is set to a height that covers the sides of the required number of shelf boards 6. In this embodiment, the height is set to cover the sides of the upper parts of two shelf boards 6.

[0045] The procedure for attaching the side panel 4 to the side of the pillar 20 will now be described. First, the upper mounting fixture 30 and the lower mounting fixture 31 are attached to the side surface of the pillar 20 (FIGS. 7 and 8). Then, the side panel 4 is attached to the upper mounting fixture 30 and the lower mounting fixture 31 that have been attached and fixed to the pillar 20 (FIG. 9).

[0046] 7, the upper mounting fixture 30 is tilted so that the front engagement claw 304 and the rear engagement claw 305 face each other horizontally, and the upper mounting fixture 30 is positioned so that the right side of the plate-shaped portion 300 and the outer surface of the left pillar 20 face each other and are close to each other. Because the shortest separation distance L1 between the front engagement claw 304 and the rear engagement claw 305 is greater than the distance L2 between the front and rear facing surfaces of the pillar 20, the front engagement claw 304 is positioned in front of the front facing surface of the pillar 20, and the rear engagement claw 305 is positioned behind the rear facing surface.

[0047] Next, from this state, the front engagement claw 304 of the upper mounting fixture 30 is inserted into and engaged with the front engagement hole 200 on the outside of the pillar 20, and then the upper mounting fixture 30 is rotated clockwise. Since the separation distance L3 in the projection direction between the front engagement claw 304 and the rear engagement claw 305 is smaller than the distance L2 between the front and rear visible surfaces of the pillar 20, with the front engagement claw 304 in the front engagement hole 200, the rear engagement claw 305 is inserted into and engaged with the outer rear engagement hole 201, and the upper mounting fixture 30 is attached to the side surface of the pillar 20.

[0048] When the upper mounting fixture 30 is rotated clockwise with the front engagement claw 304 inserted into the front engagement hole 200, the upper edge of the front engagement claw 304 is inclined so that it gradually approaches the lower edge of the plate-shaped portion 300 toward the rear, so that the upper mounting fixture 30 can be rotated smoothly without getting caught on the upper edge of the front engagement hole 200.

[0049] As shown in Figure 8, the lower mounting fixture 31 is tilted so that the front engagement claw 314 and the rear engagement claw 315 face each other horizontally, and the lower mounting fixture 31 is positioned so that the right side of the plate-like portion 310 and the outer surface of the left pillar 20 face each other and are close to each other. Because the shortest separation distance L1 between the front engagement claw 314 and the rear engagement claw 315 is greater than the distance L2 between the front and rear facing surfaces of the pillar 20, the front engagement claw 314 is positioned in front of the front facing surface of the pillar 20, and the rear engagement claw 315 is positioned behind the rear facing surface.

[0050] Next, from this state, the front engagement claw 314 of the lower mounting fixture 31 is inserted into and engaged with the front engagement hole 200 on the outside of the pillar 20, and then the lower mounting fixture 31 is rotated clockwise. Since the separation distance L3 in the projection direction between the front engagement claw 314 and the rear engagement claw 315 is smaller than the distance L2 between the front and rear visible surfaces of the pillar 20, with the front engagement claw 314 in the front engagement hole 200, the rear engagement claw 315 is inserted into and engaged with the outer rear engagement hole 201, and the lower mounting fixture 31 is attached to the side surface of the pillar 20.

[0051] When the lower mounting fixture 31 is rotated clockwise with the front engagement claw 314 inserted into the front engagement hole 200, the upper edge of the front engagement claw 314 is inclined so that it gradually approaches the lower edge of the plate-shaped portion 310 toward the rear, so that the lower mounting fixture 31 can be rotated smoothly without getting caught on the upper edge of the front engagement hole 200.

[0052] Next, as shown in Figure 9(a), the upper rear part of the side panel 4 (the upper rear part of the frame body 40) is inserted into the upper engagement groove 301 of the upper mounting fixture 30 attached and fixed to the pillar 20, and the lower rear part of the side panel 4 (the lower rear part of the frame body 40) is inserted into the lower engagement groove 311.

[0053] Next, as shown in Figure 9(b), the screw 303 threaded into the tapped hole 302 of the upper engagement groove portion 301 and the screw 313 threaded into the tapped hole 312 of the lower engagement groove portion 311 are tightened to fix the side panel 4, thereby completing the installation of the side panel 4.

[0054] Because the side panel 4 is fixed so as to protrude forward from the upper mounting fixture 30 and the lower mounting fixture 31, a clockwise moment is generated in the upper mounting fixture 30 and the lower mounting fixture 31 when viewed from the left side. In response to this, the front engagement claws 304, 314 are inserted into and engaged with the front engagement hole 200 at a low position, and the rear engagement claws 305, 315 are inserted into and engaged with the rear engagement hole 201 at a high position, so the generated moment further strengthens the engagement, and there is no risk of the upper mounting fixture 30 and the lower mounting fixture 31 coming off.

[0055] The side panel 4 is attached to the side surface of the right pillar 20 in the same manner as the side panel 4 is attached to the side surface of the left pillar 20.

[0056] When removing the side panel 4 from the column 20, the above-described procedure can be reversed to remove the side panel 4 from the column 20.

[0057] Since the side panels 4 can be attached to the sides of the pillars 20 of the fixture 1, it is possible to attach merchandise to the side panels 4 and display them to the side of the fixture, improving usability. The side panels 4 are attached to the sides of the pillars 20 of the fixture 1, which improves usability by preventing products and the like from falling sideways.

[0058] The side panel 4 can be easily attached to the side surface of the pillar 20 of the fixture 1 by simply rotating the upper fixture 30 and the lower fixture 31, which also improves ease of use in attaching the side panel 4.

[0059] A plurality of front engagement holes 200 and rear engagement holes 201 are provided in the pillar 20 in the vertical direction, and by selecting the height at which the front engagement claws 304, 314 and rear engagement claws 305, 315 engage, the upper mounting fixture 30 and the lower mounting fixture 31 can be attached to the pillar 20 at any height, making it possible to accommodate differences in the vertical dimensions of the side panel 4 and changes in the installation position.

[0060] Even if a force in the left-right direction acts on the side panel 4 that is provided to protrude forward from the pillar 20, the front engagement claws 304, 314 and rear engagement claws 305, 315 of the upper mounting fixture 30 and the lower mounting fixture 31 are respectively engaged with the front engagement hole 200 and rear engagement hole 201 of the pillar 20 for attachment, so that a strong structure can be provided that can withstand the force in the left-right direction.

[0061] [Other variations] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and may also include the following, for example.

[0062] In this embodiment, the side panel 4 is attached to a part of the middle of the column 20 in the height direction, but this is not limited to this. For example, as shown in Fig. 10, an upper mounting fixture 30 may be attached to the upper end of the column 20 and a lower mounting fixture 31 may be attached to the lower end of the column, so that the side panel 4 is attached to the column 20 over the entire height of the side of the fixture 1.

[0063] In this embodiment, one side panel 4 is attached to one pillar 20 using a fixture, but this is not limited to this. Multiple side panels 4 may be attached to one pillar in the vertical direction using fixtures. For example, two side panels 4 may be prepared, and the upper side panel may be attached to a position covering the space between the first and second shelves from the top, and the lower side panel may be attached with a gap between them to cover the space between the floorboard and the shelf above it. Furthermore, multiple side panels attached in the vertical direction may be spaced apart, or may be attached consecutively without a gap between them.

[0064] In this embodiment, the side panel 4 is formed in a net-like shape by stretching wires 41 vertically and horizontally inside the frame body 40, but this is not limited to this and it may also be in the shape of a solid or hollow plate.

[0065] In this embodiment, the upper mounting fixture 30 and the lower mounting fixture 31 are attached by inserting and engaging the front engagement claws 304, 314 of the upper mounting fixture 30 and the lower mounting fixture 31 into the front engagement hole 200, and then rotating the upper mounting fixture 30 and the lower mounting fixture 31 so that the rear engagement claws 305, 315 are inserted and engaged into the rear engagement hole 201. However, the upper mounting fixture 30 and the lower mounting fixture 31 may also be attached by inserting and engaging the rear engagement claws 305, 315 of the upper mounting fixture 30 and the lower mounting fixture 31 into the rear engagement hole 201, and then rotating the upper mounting fixture 30 and the lower mounting fixture 31 so that the front engagement claws 304, 314 are inserted and engaged into the front engagement hole 200.

[0066] In this embodiment, in the upper mounting fixture 30 and the lower mounting fixture 31, the front engagement claws 304, 314 are provided at the bottom of the front edges of the plate-like portions 300, 310, and the rear engagement claws 305, 315 are provided at the top of the rear edges of the plate-like portions 300, 310, but it is sufficient if the front engagement claws 304, 314 and the rear engagement claws 305, 315 are at positions of different heights, and they may be provided, for example, in the middle of the back surface of the plate-like portions.

[0067] In this embodiment, in the upper mounting fixture 30 and the lower mounting fixture 31, the front engagement claws 304, 314 are provided at the bottom of the front edges of the plate-shaped portions 300, 310, and the rear engagement claws 305, 315 are provided at the top of the rear edges of the plate-shaped portions 300, 310, but this is not limited to this. The front engagement claws 304, 314 may be provided at the top of the front edges of the plate-shaped portions 300, 310, and the rear engagement claws 305, 315 may be provided at the bottom of the rear edges of the plate-shaped portions 300, 310.

[0068] In this embodiment, the side panels 4 are attached to the left and right pillars 20 of the fixture 1, but this is not limitative and they may be attached to either the left or right pillar 20.

[0069] In this embodiment, the side panel 4 is attached to the pillar 20 of the fixture 1 via the upper mounting fixture 30 and the lower mounting fixture 31, but this is not limited to this, and the side panel 4 may be attached to the pillar 20 using either the upper mounting fixture 30 or the lower mounting fixture 31. In this case, the mounting fixture may be first fixed to the side panel, and then the mounting fixture may be rotated together with the side panel to attach the side panel to the pillar by engaging the front and rear engagement claws with the front and rear engagement holes.

[0070] The structure of the bracket and shelf, as well as the structure of the legs, can be modified as appropriate; for example, casters can be attached to the underside of the legs.

[0071] The technical matters in the embodiments including the modified examples may be combined and applied to other embodiments to form examples. [Explanation of symbols]

[0072] 1 Fixtures 2. Fixtures 20 pillars 200 Front engagement hole 201 Rear engagement hole 21 Rear Panel 210 Panel material 211 Upper frame material 212 Lower frame material 213 Side frame material 22 Legs 23 Lower plate 3 Mounting fixture 30 Upper mounting bracket 300 Plate-shaped part 301 Upper engagement groove 302 Tapped hole 303 Screw 304 Front engagement claw 305 Rear engagement claw 31 Lower mounting bracket 310 Plate-shaped part 311 Lower engagement groove 312 Tapped hole 313 Screw 314 Front engaging claw 315 Rear engagement claw 4 Side Panel 40 Frame 41 Wire 5 Bracket 50 Locking protrusion 6 shelves 7 Floorboards

Claims

1. Equipped with columns, mounting brackets and side panels, The pillar has a front engagement hole provided on a front facing surface and a rear engagement hole provided on a rear facing surface, The mounting fixture has a front engagement claw that engages with the front engagement hole, and a rear engagement claw that is provided at a position different in height from the front engagement claw and engages with the rear engagement hole, The mounting fixture is attached to the pillar by rotating either the front engaging claw or the rear engaging claw while engaging it with one of the engaging holes, and engaging the other engaging claw with the other engaging hole, The side panels are attached to the sides of the columns with fixtures. Fixtures characterized by the above.

2. The side panels are attached to the sides of the columns, a front engaging claw that engages with a front engaging hole of the pillar, and a rear engaging claw that is provided at a position different in height from the front engaging claw and that engages with a rear engaging hole of the pillar, The front or rear engagement claw is rotated while one of the engagement claws is engaged with one of the engagement holes, and the other engagement claw is engaged with the other engagement hole to attach it to the pillar. A fixture characterized by:

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