Product tipping prevention wall and product tipping prevention device

Abstract

This invention provides a product anti-tipping wall that not only stores the product anti-tipping wall itself, but also contributes to making the storage space sized to accommodate only the product anti-tipping wall. [Solution] The product tipping prevention wall includes a connecting part that moves vertically through multiple grooves inside the column of the product tipping prevention device, a net connected to the connecting part, and multiple nets that are not connected to the connecting part and are connected to the net connected to the connecting part by fasteners. By moving the connecting part vertically downward, the net connected to the connecting part is stored, and the nets not connected to the connecting part are pulled into the net connected to the connecting part and stored.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a product fall prevention wall and a product fall prevention device. [Background Art]

[0002] Regarding the deployable and storable wall-like structure, the following documents can be cited.

[0003] Patent Document 1 relates to a smoke shielding shutter including a liftable smoke shielding sheet that can be wound and stored. [Prior Art Documents] [Patent Documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2003-320045 [Summary of the Invention] [Problem to be Solved by the Invention]

[0005] The following analysis is provided by the inventor of the present invention.

[0006] Against the backdrop of labor shortages in recent years at retail stores, efforts are being made to automate product stocking work using robots to improve the stocking work that takes up the most working hours. As an example of efforts to automate product stocking work, a display tray loaded with products to be displayed is placed sideways against the right side surface of a product display tray for displaying products. A robot hand lifts the product loading surface of the display tray obliquely to slide the products down onto the product display tray, and the products collide with the product fall prevention wall laid on the left side surface of the product display tray, so that the products can be displayed on the product display tray without falling over.

[0007] In this product display process, it is necessary to prevent damage or deformation of products due to strong collisions with the product anti-tipping wall. Furthermore, if the product anti-tipping wall is always deployed, it will impair the visibility of products for customers when they are selecting them. Therefore, the product anti-tipping wall needs to be designed to prevent damage and deformation of products and to be retractable when products are not being displayed.

[0008] Conventionally, structures such as the one disclosed in Patent Document 1 are known as wall-like structures that can be deployed and stored as described above. In this structure, when deploying or storing a sheet-like material that acts as a wall, the sheet-like material is wound around the core of the storage section by rotating the core, and then deployed by pulling it out. However, while this structure allows the use of a flexible material for the sheet to be wound into the storage section, space for the winding core is required in the storage section.

[0009] The present invention aims to provide a product tipping prevention wall and a product tipping prevention device that can house the product tipping prevention wall and contribute to making the storage space sized to accommodate only the product tipping prevention wall. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a connecting part that moves vertically through multiple grooves inside the column of a product tipping prevention device, This includes a net connected to the aforementioned connecting part, and a plurality of nets that are not connected to the aforementioned connecting part, which are connected to the net connected to the aforementioned connecting part by fasteners. A product tipping prevention wall can be provided, in which the net connected to the connecting part is stored by vertically moving the connecting part downward, and the net not connected to the connecting part is pulled in and stored by the net connected to the connecting part.

[0011] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a product tipping prevention device is installed on a product display tray to prevent products from tipping over during product display work, The product tipping prevention wall described in the first perspective, The pillars standing at both ends of the aforementioned product tipping prevention wall, Including the storage compartment, The storage section has a net connected to the connecting section, a net not connected to the connecting section, and a space of a size necessary to store only the connecting section, and can provide a product tipping prevention device that stores the product tipping prevention wall. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a product tipping prevention wall and a product tipping prevention device that can house the product tipping prevention wall and contribute to making the space of the storage area the size necessary to house only the product tipping prevention wall. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0013] [Figure 1] This is a front cross-sectional view of the product tipping prevention wall and storage compartment in the deployed state of the product tipping prevention wall relating to this disclosure. [Figure 2] This is a side cross-sectional view of the product tipping prevention wall and storage compartment in the deployed state of the product tipping prevention wall relating to this disclosure. [Figure 3] This is a front cross-sectional view of the product anti-tipping wall and storage compartment in a state in which the product anti-tipping wall relating to this disclosure is stored. [Figure 4] This is a side cross-sectional view of the product anti-tipping wall and storage section in a state in which the product anti-tipping wall relating to this disclosure is stored. [Figure 5] This is a front cross-sectional view of the product tipping prevention wall and storage section in the process of being deployed or stored. [Figure 6] This is a side cross-sectional view of the product tipping prevention wall and storage section in the process of being deployed or stored, relating to the product tipping prevention wall of this disclosure. [Figure 7] This is a front view of a product display tray with the product tipping prevention wall described herein deployed. [Figure 8] This is a side view of a product display tray with the product tipping prevention wall described herein deployed. [Figure 9] This is a front view of a product display tray with the product tipping prevention wall described herein stored inside. [Figure 10] It is a side view of the product display tray in a state where the product fall-preventing wall according to the present disclosure is stored. [Figure 11] It is a front view of the product display tray when the product fall-preventing wall according to the present disclosure is being deployed or stored. [Figure 12] It is a side view of the product display tray when the product fall-preventing wall according to the present disclosure is being deployed or stored.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0014] In the present disclosure, the drawings may be associated with one or more embodiments. In addition, each embodiment described below can be appropriately combined with other embodiments, and the present invention is not limited by each embodiment.

[0015] First, an outline of an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that reference numerals in the drawings appended to this outline are provided for convenience to each element as an example for facilitating understanding, and are not intended to limit the present invention to the illustrated aspects.

[0016] FIG. 1 is a front cross-sectional view of the product fall-preventing wall and the storage section in a state where the product fall-preventing wall according to the present disclosure is deployed. Further, FIG. 2 is a side cross-sectional view of the product fall-preventing wall and the storage section in a state where the product fall-preventing wall according to the present disclosure is deployed.

[0017] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the product fall-preventing wall includes a net 1a, a connecting portion 1b, and a fastener 1i. Further, the product fall-preventing device includes the product fall-preventing wall, a column portion 1c including a groove 1d, a wire 1e, a pulley 1f, a winding mechanism 1g, a rotating shaft 1h, and a storage section 2.

[0018] Referring to FIG. 1, the product fall-preventing wall includes: a connecting portion 1b that vertically moves along a plurality of grooves 1d inside the column portion 1c of the product fall-preventing device; a net 1a connected to the connecting portion 1b; and a plurality of nets 1a including nets 1a connected to the net 1a connected to the connecting portion 1b via the fastener 1i and not connected to the connecting portion 1b.

[0019] Referring to Figure 2, the product tipping prevention wall is stored in the storage section 2 when the connecting section 1b is moved vertically downward, thereby storing the net 1a that is connected to the connecting section 1b, and the net 1a that is not connected to the connecting section 1b is pulled by the net 1a that is connected to the connecting section 1b.

[0020] As a result, the space in storage section 2 only needs to be large enough to accommodate the net 1a that connects to the connecting section 1b, and the net 1a and connecting section 1b that do not connect to the connecting section 1b.

[0021] Therefore, according to one embodiment, it is possible to provide a product tipping prevention wall and a product tipping prevention device that can store the product tipping prevention wall and contribute to making the space of the storage area the size necessary to store only the product tipping prevention wall.

[0022] Furthermore, each net 1a of the product tipping prevention wall may be made of an elastic material, and the product tipping prevention wall may be designed to fold at the boundaries of each net 1a when stored. The elastic material may include, for example, rubber.

[0023] This prevents damage to products such as easily deformable paper cartons when the robot places them on the product display tray during the product stocking process.

[0024] [First Embodiment] Next, the first embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In Figures 3 to 12, components with the same reference numerals as those in Figures 1 and 2 refer to the same components.

[0025] Figure 7 is a front view of a product display tray with the product tipping prevention wall according to this disclosure deployed. Figure 8 is a side view of the product display tray with the product tipping prevention wall according to this disclosure deployed. The product display tray with the product tipping prevention wall deployed will be described with reference to Figures 1, 2, 7, and 8. Figures 1 and 2 are the same figures described in one embodiment. In Figure 7, the component denoted by reference numeral 6 indicates an example of a product.

[0026] First, we will explain the configuration of the product display tray, including the product tipping prevention device.

[0027] Referring to Figures 1, 2, 7, and 8, the product tipping prevention wall includes a connecting part 1b that moves vertically through multiple grooves 1d inside the column part 1c of the product tipping prevention device, a net 1a connected to the connecting part 1b, and multiple nets 1a that are not connected to the connecting part 1b and are connected to the net 1a connected to the connecting part 1b by fasteners 1i. The product tipping prevention device includes the product tipping prevention wall, columns (1c) standing at both ends of the product tipping prevention wall, a storage section 2, and means for storing the net 1a connected to the connecting part 1b, the net 1a not connected to the connecting part 1b, and the connecting part 1b in the storage section 2, and then tilting the front column part 1c towards the back of the product display tray around the rotation axis 1h of the storage section 2 for storage.

[0028] The product display tray includes a product tipping prevention device, a display section 3 for placing products, a base section 5 for fixing to the product shelf, and a sliding rail section 4 connecting the display section 3 and the base section 5.

[0029] The divided nets 1a are connected at the top and bottom with add-on fasteners 1i, so that when the product tipping prevention wall is deployed, the divided nets 1a become a single wall. In addition, the divided nets 1a are arranged alternately, with some nets 1a connected to the connecting part 1b that moves within the groove 1d of the column part 1c and others not connected to the connecting part 1b.

[0030] Figure 3 is a front cross-sectional view of the product anti-tipping wall and storage compartment in the state in which the product anti-tipping wall according to this disclosure is stored. Figure 4 is a side cross-sectional view of the product anti-tipping wall and storage compartment in the state in which the product anti-tipping wall according to this disclosure is stored. Figure 9 is a front view of the product display tray in the state in which the product anti-tipping wall according to this disclosure is stored. Figure 10 is a side view of the product display tray in the state in which the product anti-tipping wall according to this disclosure is stored.

[0031] Furthermore, referring to Figures 3, 4, 9, and 10, when the product tipping prevention wall is stored, the net 1a connected to the connecting part 1b and the net 1a not connected to the connecting part 1b are stored in the storage part 2 in an alternating arrangement on the left and right sides (as seen on the page of Figure 3). The net connected to the connecting part 1b is stored vertically, while the net 1a not connected to the connecting part 1b is stored diagonally, connected to the lower end of the net 1a connected to the connecting part 1b on the right side and the upper end of the net 1a connected to the connecting part 1b on the left side.

[0032] Referring to Figure 3, the column portion 1c of the product tipping prevention device is attached to both ends of the product tipping prevention wall and the top of the storage portion 2. Inside the column portion 1c there is a groove portion 1d for the connecting portion 1b, which is connected to the net 1a, to move. The length of the groove portion 1d is the length from the bottom of the column portion 1c to the position when the net 1a, which is connected to the connecting portion 1b that moves through the groove portion 1d, is deployed.

[0033] Referring to Figures 4 and 10, the product tipping prevention device further includes a wire 1e for lifting the connecting part 1b that moves to the highest position, a pulley 1f at the top of the column part 1c, and a winding mechanism 1g for winding up the wire 1e. The product tipping prevention device also has a rotating shaft 1h connecting the column part 1c and the storage part 2 in order to rotate the front column part 1c by 90 degrees and fold it, which corresponds to a means of tilting and storing the product display tray towards the back of the storage part 2 around the rotating shaft 1h.

[0034] Referring to Figures 3 and 9, the storage section 2 has a space wide enough to accommodate the divided net 1a and column 1c. When the product tipping prevention wall is stored, all of the divided net 1a that make up the product tipping prevention wall are stored inside, and the front and rear walls of the storage section 2 have grooves 1d for the connecting part 1b that connects to the net 1a to move.

[0035] Referring to Figures 4 and 10, the front left side has a hole for a rotating shaft 1h that folds the column 1c by 90 degrees. In addition to manual operation, the column 1c can be folded by converting the parallel movement force when pulling out or pushing in the components above the slide rail 4 of the product display tray into rotational movement force using a rack and pinion or similar system, or by providing a separate motor to operate it using rotational power.

[0036] The display section 3 is a base on which products are placed, and is attached to the right side of the storage section 2 and the top of the slide rail section 4. The left side wall of the base has a hole for a rotation axis 1h that allows the column section 1c to be folded 90 degrees. The base section 5 has screw holes (not shown) for installation on the product shelf and for fixing the slide rail section 4. The slide rail section 4 connects the storage section 2 and the display section 3 to the base section 5.

[0037] Next, the operation of a product display tray including a product tipping prevention device, including a product tipping prevention wall, will be described. Figure 5 is a front cross-sectional view of the product tipping prevention wall and storage section according to this disclosure when the product tipping prevention wall is deployed or being stored. Figure 6 is a side cross-sectional view of the product tipping prevention wall and storage section according to this disclosure when the product tipping prevention wall is deployed or being stored. Figure 11 is a front view of the product display tray according to this disclosure when the product tipping prevention wall is deployed or being stored. Figure 12 is a side view of the product display tray according to this disclosure when the product tipping prevention wall is deployed or being stored. Referring to Figures 5, 6, 11, and 12, the procedure for pulling out the product display tray from the product shelf, displaying products, and returning the product display tray to the product shelf will be described.

[0038] First, we will explain steps 1, 2, and 3 of the process of pulling out a product display tray from the shelf and then displaying the products.

[0039] In step 1, pull out the component above the slide rail section 4 of the product display tray, grasp the handle (not shown) at the front of the display section 3, and pull out the product display tray until the rear end is at the front edge of the product shelf in order to move the product to be displayed onto the product display tray.

[0040] In step 2, raise the front column 1c of the product anti-tipping device from the back of the product anti-tipping device on the product display tray towards the front.

[0041] In step 3, the product tipping prevention wall of the product tipping prevention device is deployed. The product tipping prevention wall consists of elongated elastic nets 1a arranged vertically, with the nets 1a connected by add-on fasteners 1i. By winding up a wire 1e that runs inside the column 1c with a winding mechanism 1g such as a motor, the connecting part 1b and net 1a that connect the top net 1a to the column 1c are pulled upward, and the other nets 1a are pulled upward by the upper net 1a connected by the fasteners 1i and deployed. The connecting part 1b moves upward by passing through a vertical groove 1d inside the column 1c. Similarly, the other connecting parts 1b that are not connected to the wire 1e also move by passing through their respective grooves 1d inside the column 1c. In this way, the product tipping prevention wall of the product tipping prevention device is deployed, and after deployment, products such as those shown in product example 6 are displayed. The method of displaying products using a robot hand may be as described above.

[0042] Next, we will explain steps 4, 5, and 6 of the procedure for returning the product display trays to the shelves after finishing displaying the products and removing them.

[0043] In step 4, the product tipping prevention wall is stored in the lower storage section 2. By releasing the lock on the winding mechanism 1g, the weight of the net 1a and connecting section 1b causes the connecting section 1b to descend along the grooves 1d of each column section 1c to the storage section 2, the net 1a connected to the connecting section 1b descends vertically, and the net 1a not connected to the connecting section 1b is pulled down to the storage section 2 by the net 1a connected to the connecting section 1b.

[0044] In step 5, tilt the front column 1c towards the back of the product display tray.

[0045] In step 6, return the components above the slide rail section 4 of the product display tray to the back. Grasp the handle (not shown) at the front of the display section 3 and push it in as far back as it will go so that the slide rail section 4 can move.

[0046] As explained above, by following steps 1 to 6, you can pull out a product display tray from the shelf, display products as shown in product example 6, remove the products, and then return the product display tray to the shelf.

[0047] Therefore, according to the first embodiment, it is possible to provide a product tipping prevention wall and a product tipping prevention device that can store the product tipping prevention wall and contribute to making the space of the storage area the size necessary to store only the product tipping prevention wall.

[0048] Furthermore, each net 1a of the product tipping prevention wall may be made of an elastic material.

[0049] As a result, according to the first embodiment, when a robot arm places products on a product display tray during product stocking by the robot arm, it is possible to prevent damage to products such as paper cartons that are easily deformed.

[0050] Furthermore, according to the first embodiment, the product tipping prevention device has a rotating shaft 1h that connects the column 1c for folding by rotating the front column 1c 90 degrees to the storage unit 2, and includes means for tilting the front column 1c towards the back of the product display tray around the rotating shaft 1h of the storage unit 2 for storage.

[0051] As a result, according to the first embodiment, when multiple product display trays are lined up on a product shelf, the product anti-tipping wall does not obstruct the view of adjacent products, thus preventing a deterioration in the visibility of products when customers view the entire product shelf.

[0052] In summary, according to the first embodiment, by using a method in which the combination of the divided net and connecting parts that serve as the product tipping prevention wall is unfolded and stored along the grooves of each column, the space required for the product tipping prevention wall during storage can be reduced, the space required for product display trays on the product shelf can be reduced, and the reduction in the number of products that can be displayed on the product shelf due to the inclusion of product display trays can be minimized.

[0053] Furthermore, according to the first embodiment, the force acting on the product is reduced by absorbing the force with which the product collides with the product tipping prevention wall using an elastic net such as rubber, thereby preventing deformation and damage to the product.

[0054] Furthermore, according to the first embodiment, the anti-tipping wall can be stored on the base side so that it is the height of one row of divided nets, and the column in front of the tray can also be folded and stored, thereby ensuring visibility of adjacent products.

[0055] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and further modifications, substitutions, and adjustments can be made without departing from the basic technical idea of ​​the present invention. For example, the network configuration, the configuration of each element, and the message representation form shown in each drawing are examples to aid in understanding the present invention, and are not limited to the configurations shown in these drawings. Also, "A and / or B" is used to mean at least one of A or B.

[0056] Finally, preferred embodiments of the present invention are summarized. [First form] The product tipping prevention wall may include connecting parts that move vertically through multiple grooves inside the column of the product tipping prevention device. The product tipping prevention wall may include multiple nets, one net connected to the connecting part and another net not connected to the connecting part, which is connected to the net connected to the connecting part by fasteners. In the product tipping prevention wall, the net connected to the connecting part is stored by vertically moving the connecting part downward, and the net not connected to the connecting part may be pulled and stored by the net connected to the connecting part. [Second form] In the product tipping prevention wall described in the first embodiment, it is preferable that each net is made of an elastic material and folds at the boundary between each of the multiple nets when stored. [Third form] In the product tipping prevention wall described in the first embodiment, it is preferable that the net connected to the connecting part and the net not connected to the connecting part are alternately connected and arranged with the fasteners. [Fourth form] A product tipping prevention device, which is installed on a product display tray to prevent products from tipping over during product display work, may include the product tipping prevention wall described in the first embodiment. The product tipping prevention device may include columns standing at both ends of the product tipping prevention wall. The product tipping prevention device may include a storage compartment. In the product tipping prevention device, the storage section has a space of a size necessary to store a net connected to the connecting section, a net not connected to the connecting section, and only the connecting section, and may also store the product tipping prevention wall. [Fifth form] In the product tipping prevention device described in the fourth embodiment, it is preferable that each net of the product tipping prevention wall is made of an elastic material, and that the product tipping prevention wall folds at the boundaries of each of the nets when stored. [Sixth form] The product tipping prevention device described in the fourth embodiment may further include means for storing the net connected to the connecting part, the net not connected to the connecting part, and the connecting part in the storage part, and then tilting the front column towards the back of the product display tray around the rotation axis of the storage part for storage. [Seventh form] In the product tipping prevention device described in the fourth embodiment, it is preferable that the net connected to the connecting part and the net not connected to the connecting part are alternately connected and arranged with the fasteners. [Eighth form] In the product tipping prevention device described in the sixth embodiment, the means for tilting the front column towards the back of the product display tray around the rotation axis of the storage unit is preferably such that the column is tilted and stored by rotational power from a motor. [Ninth form] In the product tipping prevention device described in the sixth embodiment, the means for tilting the front column toward the rear of the product display tray around the rotation axis of the storage section is preferably such that the parallel movement force when pulling out or pushing in the product display tray is converted into a rotational movement force by a rack and pinion, and the column is tilted and stored by the rotational movement force.

[0057] Furthermore, the disclosures in the above-mentioned patent documents are incorporated into this work by reference. Within the framework of the full disclosure of the present invention (including the claims), further modifications and adjustments to the embodiments or examples are possible based on the fundamental technical concept. Also, within the framework of the disclosure of the present invention, various combinations or selections of various disclosure elements (including each element of each claim, each element of each embodiment or example, each element of each drawing, etc.) are possible. In other words, the present invention naturally includes the full disclosure, including the claims, and various modifications and alterations that a person skilled in the art could make in accordance with the technical concept. In particular, with respect to the numerical ranges described in this work, any numerical value or sub-range included within that range should be interpreted as being specifically described, even if not otherwise stated. Furthermore, each disclosure item of the above-mentioned cited documents may, if necessary, be used in combination with the items described in this work as part of the disclosure of the present invention, in accordance with the spirit of the present invention, in part or in whole, and this is also considered to be included in the disclosure of this application. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0058] 1a Net 1b Connecting part 1c Pillar 1d groove 1e wire 1f pulley 1g winding mechanism 1h Rotation axis 1i fastener 2 Storage compartment 3 Display section 4. Slide rail section 5. Base 6 Product examples

Claims

1. A connecting part that moves vertically through multiple grooves inside the column of the product tipping prevention device, This includes a net connected to the aforementioned connecting part, and a plurality of nets that are not connected to the aforementioned connecting part, which are connected to the net connected to the aforementioned connecting part by fasteners. A product tipping prevention wall, wherein the net connected to the connecting part is stored by vertically moving the connecting part downward, and the net not connected to the connecting part is pulled in and stored by the net connected to the connecting part.

2. The product tipping prevention wall according to claim 1, wherein each of the nets is formed of an elastic material and folds at the boundaries of each of the nets when stored.

3. The product tipping prevention wall according to claim 1, wherein the net connected to the connecting portion and the net not connected to the connecting portion are alternately connected and arranged with the fasteners.

4. A product tipping prevention device that is installed on a product display tray to prevent products from tipping over during product display work, The product tipping prevention wall according to claim 1, The pillars standing at both ends of the aforementioned product tipping prevention wall, Including the storage compartment, The storage section has a net connected to the connecting section, a net not connected to the connecting section, and a space of a size necessary to store only the connecting section, and houses the product tipping prevention wall, thus providing a product tipping prevention device.

5. The product tipping prevention device according to claim 4, wherein each net of the product tipping prevention wall is formed of an elastic material, and the product tipping prevention wall folds at the boundaries of each of the nets when stored.

6. The product tipping prevention device according to claim 4, further comprising means for storing the net connected to the connecting part, the net not connected to the connecting part, and the connecting part in the storage part, and then tilting the front column toward the rear of the product display tray around the rotation axis of the storage part for storage.

7. The product tipping prevention device according to claim 4, wherein the net connected to the connecting part and the net not connected to the connecting part are alternately connected and arranged with the fasteners.

8. The means for tilting the front column toward the rear of the product display tray around the rotation axis of the storage unit is to tilt and store the column by rotational power from a motor, as described in claim 6, for the product tipping prevention device.

9. The means for tilting the front column toward the rear of the product display tray around the rotation axis of the storage unit to store it is a product tipping prevention device according to claim 6, wherein the force of parallel movement when pulling out or pushing in the product display tray is converted into a rotational movement force by rack and pinion, and the column is tilted and stored by the rotational movement force.

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