Magnet display device and method

Abstract

To provide a magnetic display device and method capable of attracting customers' attention by providing visual and auditory impact and enjoyment. [Solution] A magnetic display device having two parts: a fixed part with a magnet attached to the back side, and a oscillating part without a magnet. The device comprises a magnetic mounting plate, a vibration generating device attached to the back side of the mounting plate, a plurality of the magnets arranged on the front side of the mounting plate, fixtures installed on the wall side, and at least one support member connecting the mounting plate and the fixtures. The magnets swing in unison due to the vibration generating device, providing visual and auditory impact and enjoyment.

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] The present invention relates to a magnet display device and method. In recent years, with the development of the tourism industry, many foreign tourists have started to visit Japan. In particular, souvenirs that reflect Japan's unique culture and traditions have become popular, and among them, magnets with Japanese-style designs are in extremely high demand. These magnets are purchased by many tourists at souvenir shops in tourist areas and duty-free shops in airports. It is known that when it comes to selling these magnets, the display method has a large impact on sales. Effective display not only enhances the appeal of the product itself, but is also an important element in stimulating purchasing desire. In particular, display methods that have a visual and auditory impact are thought to attract customers' attention and lead to sales promotion. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 8-336450 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Many of the conventional magnet display devices and methods simply lined up magnets on an iron plate, and had limitations in attracting customers' attention. Patent Document 1 describes a product display device and method that uses magnets, but it does not provide visual or auditory enjoyment or impact. In response to this, there was a demand for a new display device and method that would provide more visual and auditory enjoyment and impact. The purpose of this invention is to bring innovation to magnet display devices and methods, and to provide tourists and purchasers with a new shopping experience. Specifically, we propose a display method that provides visual and auditory impact and enjoyment by simultaneously swinging magnets with swinging parts, and is more likely to attract customers' attention than conventional static display methods. This new display method has the characteristic of being simple and effective, while preventing the magnets from shifting out of position.

[0005] That is, the present invention provides a magnet display device and method having two parts, a fixed part with a magnet attached to the back side and a swinging part without a magnet, which can provide visual and auditory impact and enjoyment and attract the attention of customers. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A magnet display device having two parts, a fixed part with a magnet attached to the back side and a swinging part without a magnet, comprising a magnetic mounting plate, a vibration generator attached to the back side of the mounting plate, a plurality of the magnets arranged in front of the mounting plate, a fixture installed on the wall side, and at least one support member connecting the mounting plate and the fixture, characterized in that the magnets provide visual and auditory impact and enjoyment by being swung in unison by the vibration generator.Furthermore, the magnet display device is characterized in that at least one row of fixing tape is provided horizontally under the magnet on the back side of the magnet arranged in front of the mounting plate, so that the magnets are aligned in at least one row in a horizontal line without being displaced by vibration.

[0007] The magnet display device is characterized in that the vibration generating device is an electric fan or a motor.

[0008] Furthermore, the magnet display method can be characterized in that the magnets are all vibrated simultaneously by the vibration generating device, providing visual and auditory excitement and enjoyment. Effect of the Invention

[0009] This invention provides several benefits. First, by swinging the magnets all at once, the visual impact is greatly improved, making it easier to attract the customer's attention. In addition, a vibration sound is also produced when the magnets swing, making it effective not only visually but also aurally. The sight of magnets arranged in at least one row in a horizontal line swinging all at once is visually and aurally impressive, and is expected to have the effect of stimulating purchasing desire. Furthermore, since a thin iron plate is used, the display space can be effectively utilized. This makes it possible to display many magnets even in a limited space. In addition, by fixing the magnets using a tape of a certain thickness, it is possible to prevent the magnets from shifting during the swinging motion, so that an orderly display is maintained and the appearance is improved. The operation is also simple, and the swinging motion can be easily achieved by using a device that generates vibrations. Since the vibration generating device uses a general device such as an electric fan or a motor, it is also a great advantage that no special technology or expensive equipment is required. In this way, by selecting the type of device that generates vibrations and the installation method, it is possible to adapt to various store environments, so that it is expected to be used in a wide range of applications. In addition, the way the magnets swing provides entertainment that goes beyond mere product display, and the customer's stay time in the store is extended, increasing the possibility of increased purchasing opportunities. As described above, the magnet display method of the present invention provides visual impact and fun, realizes efficient and effective display, and is expected to improve store sales and customer satisfaction. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is an embodiment of a magnet display device according to the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a support member (hook bar). [Figure 7] This is an oblique view of the fixtures (net fixtures) installed on the wall. [Figure 8] 1 is a photograph of an electric fan used as a vibration generating device. [Figure 9] 1 is a photograph of an electric fan used as a vibration generating device. [Figure 10] 1 is a reference photograph of a magnet display device of the present invention. [Figure 11] 1 is a reference photograph of a magnet display device of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a magnet display device according to the present invention.

[0012] Fig. 2 is a front view of an example of a magnet displayed in the present invention, and Fig. 3 is a rear view of the magnet. The magnet 21 has two parts: a fixed part 22 with a magnet attached to the back side, and a swinging part 23 with no magnet on the back side. In this embodiment, the design is a bear, with the bear's head being the fixed part and the body being the swinging part.

[0013] In this embodiment, the design is a bear, but these magnets generally have many Japanese-style designs aimed at foreigners, including a maiko in a kimono and a torii gate at a shrine. In the maiko magnet, the fixed part is the head and the swinging part is the torso, and when it is stuck to a wall and the wall is shaken, only the torso swings. In the torii magnet, the fixed part is the torii gate and the swinging part is a bell, and when it is stuck to a wall and the wall is shaken, only the bell swings. In this way, the magnet has two parts: a fixed part with a magnet attached to the backside, and a swinging part without a magnet.

[0014] A plurality of the magnets are disposed on the front surface of the mounting plate 31. The magnets are preferably aligned in at least one row in a horizontal line.

[0015] 4 shows a mounting plate 31 to which a magnet is attached. The mounting plate 31 has magnetic properties. The mounting plate is preferably a thin iron plate. In the case of stainless steel, magnets can be attached if it is SUS430 (ferritic type) or SUS403 (martensitic type). In this embodiment, two iron plates, each 600-1200 mm wide and 900 mm high, were used, one above the other.

[0016] The reasons for using two steel plates for the mounting plate are as follows. Firstly, when store staff install the fixtures, a single steel plate is heavy and difficult to lift, so by dividing it into two, it is easier to lift. Also, two steel plates are used stacked on top of each other to reinforce the middle section. Furthermore, consideration was given to making it easier to rearrange the shelves, such as by making only half of them magnetic, rather than the entire surface. This improves versatility and allows a variety of displays to be achieved on a single shelf. Also, consideration was given to making the fixtures easy to set up for anyone, in order to make it easier to handle heavy objects and reduce the risk of accidents.

[0017] The mounting plate used was a 0.8 mm thick iron plate. The thickness of the iron plate for the mounting plate is preferably about 0.8 to 1.2 mm. If the thickness of the iron plate exceeds about 1.2 mm, the vibration generated by the vibration generator cannot be transmitted, and the magnet does not swing. If the thickness is less than 0.8 mm, the iron plate is too thin to support multiple magnets. Furthermore, the upper part of the iron plate is bent to form a hook portion 36. The thickness of the steel plate is chosen to be 0.8mm, as it is the optimum thickness for withstanding bending. In addition to bending, welding of the hook at the top of the steel plate is also required, and 1.2mm is the appropriate thickness for withstanding this welding. Therefore, the thickness of the steel plate is preferably 0.8 to 1.2mm.

[0018] 5 is a side view of the mounting plate 31. A vibration generator 32 is attached to the rear surface of the mounting plate 31 so as not to be seen from the front.

[0019] The reason why the mounting plate of this device stands is because a fixture is installed on the wall side and the device is provided with at least one support member that connects the mounting plate to the fixture. As shown in FIG. 5, the support member 34 is hooked onto a hook portion 36 at the upper part of the mounting plate 31, and the support member 34 is connected to a fixture 35 installed on the wall side.

[0020] At least one support member is used to connect the mounting plate to the fixture installed on the wall side. Specifically, a hook bar is used as the support member, and the fixture installed on the wall side is a net fixture as shown in Figure 7.

[0021] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the support member (hook bar). A sawtooth hook portion 37 for hanging on a net display is provided at the depth of the support member. The net display itself is directly fixed to the wall with screws or connected to a gondola display, which is a product display shelf.

[0022] The depth of the hook bar must be greater than that of the vibration generator. In the embodiment, a hook bar with a depth of 15 cm, which is greater than that of the electric fan, is used. The depth of commercially available hook bars is provided in 5 cm increments, and 15 cm was selected to avoid compressing the aisle. For example, when using unit fixtures, the depth of the shelf itself is 30 to 40 cm, making installation difficult with a 15 cm hook bar. In this case, it is desirable to use a hook bar longer than 15 cm. In other words, a hook bar depth of 15 cm to 40 cm is appropriate.

[0023] The vibration generating device is preferably an electric fan or a motor. These devices are designed to be easily attached, and small devices that have a magnet on the underside of the floor of the electric fan and can be easily attached to an iron plate are particularly suitable. In this example, a desktop electric fan (manufactured by Topland Co., Ltd.) with a power consumption of approximately 3.5 W (maximum) and a main body weight of 275 g was used.

[0024] When the vibration generator is an electric fan, vibrations do not occur simply by generating wind. Figure 8 shows an electric fan as a vibration generator, and a screw is driven into one of the fan's blades to make it unstable. In this way, part of the blade becomes heavy, causing it to lose balance when rotating, generating vibrations.

[0025] Therefore, by attaching a heavy object to a part of the blade of the fan, that part of the blade becomes heavy, causing the balance to be lost during rotation and generating vibration. Attaching a heavy object to a part of the blade can be done not only by driving in a screw, but also by wrapping a part of the blade with lead tape or by fixing a small weight with adhesive.

[0026] Furthermore, it is preferable to fix the legs of the electric fan with cable ties as shown in Figure 9. This will further increase the vibration effect, as the vibration will not be absorbed by the legs but will be transmitted directly to the mounting plate.

[0027] The vibration generating device makes it possible to simultaneously vibrate the oscillating parts of the magnets, thereby creating a visually attractive effect. At that time, vibration sounds are generated when the iron plate of the mounting plate comes into contact with the oscillating parts of the magnets. In particular, when the oscillating parts of the magnets are bell-shaped, a more effective sound effect can be obtained. This results in a magnet display device that not only creates an auditory effect, but also provides visual and auditory impact and enjoyment.

[0028] Preferably, the magnets are arranged in at least one row in a horizontal line, which allows for a visually neat and beautiful display.

[0029] However, the magnets may gradually shift from their fixed positions due to vibration, and may no longer be aligned in a row, so it is necessary to prevent this shifting of position. In order to prevent the magnets from shifting position, at least one layer of fixing tape with a certain thickness is attached horizontally. The bottom of the magnet on the back side of each magnet is fixed along the tape. In this embodiment, Nitto Furniture Door Stopper Tape (ultra-thin / thin) was used as the fixing tape. In this embodiment, the thickness was 1.5 mm x width was 5 mm, and the tape material was rayon and acrylic adhesive.

[0030] The "certain thickness" of the fixing tape here refers to a thickness that can securely fix the magnet but does not interfere with the product. If the tape is not thick enough, the durability against vibration will decrease and it will be prone to misalignment, making it impossible to fix the magnet properly. On the other hand, if the tape is too thick, it will interfere with the product, which is not good. Therefore, the thickness of the fixing tape is preferably 1.5mm to 2.0mm.

[0031] When using this fixing tape to prevent misalignment, it is necessary to arrange the magnets in a single horizontal line, not a single vertical line.

[0032] Therefore, a magnet display device having two parts, a fixed part with a magnet attached to the back side and a swinging part without a magnet, is provided, comprising a magnetic mounting plate, a vibration generator attached to the back side of the mounting plate, a plurality of the magnets arranged in front of the mounting plate, a fixture installed on the wall side, and at least one support member connecting the mounting plate and the fixture, the magnets swinging in unison due to the vibration generator provides visual impact and enjoyment.Furthermore, a magnet display device is provided, characterized in that at least one row of fixing tape is provided horizontally under the magnet on the back side of the magnet arranged in front of the mounting plate, preventing the magnet from shifting due to vibration, and the magnets are aligned in at least one row in a horizontal line.

[0033] There is also a method for displaying magnets having two parts, a fixed part with a magnet attached to the back side and a swinging part without a magnet, Providing a magnetic mounting plate; attaching a vibration generating device to a rear surface of the mounting plate; A step of connecting the mounting plate and a fixture installed on the wall side using at least one support member; A step of attaching at least one layer of fixing tape horizontally to the front surface of the mounting plate to prevent the magnet from being displaced due to vibration; disposing a plurality of the magnets along the tape; activating the vibration generating device to vibrate the entire mounting plate; The magnets are swung together in unison to provide visual and auditory excitement and enjoyment. [Explanation of symbols]

[0034] 10. Magnetic display device 21 Magnet 22 Fixed part with magnet attached to the back 23 Swinging part without magnet 31 Mounting plate 32 Vibration Generator 33 Fixing Tape 34 Support member 35 Fixtures installed on the wall 36 Hook for mounting plate 37 Hook part

Claims

1. A magnet display device having two parts: a fixed part with a magnet attached to the back side and a swinging part without a magnet, A magnetic mounting plate; A vibration generating device attached to a rear surface of the mounting plate; A plurality of the magnets disposed on a front surface of the mounting plate; The fixtures installed on the wall, At least one support member that connects the mounting plate and the fixture Equipped with The magnet display device is characterized in that the magnets are swung in unison by the vibration generating device, thereby providing visual and auditory impact and enjoyment.

2. By providing at least one horizontal layer of fixing tape on the underside of the magnet on the back side of the magnet placed in front of the mounting plate, 2. The magnet display device according to claim 1, characterized in that the magnets are prevented from shifting due to vibration, and the magnets are aligned in at least one row in a horizontal line.

3. 2. The magnet display device according to claim 1, wherein the vibration generating device is an electric fan or a motor.

4. The electric fan has a weight attached to a part of the blades, 4. The magnet display device according to claim 3, wherein a portion of the wing becomes heavy, causing imbalance during rotation and generating vibration.

5. 2. The magnet display device according to claim 1, wherein the mounting plate is a steel plate having a thickness of 0.8 to 1.2 mm.

6. 3. The magnet display device according to claim 2, wherein the thickness of the fixing tape is 1.5 to 2.0 mm.

7. A method for displaying magnets having two parts, a fixed part with a magnet attached to the back side and a swinging part without a magnet, Providing a magnetic mounting plate; attaching a vibration generating device to a rear surface of the mounting plate; A step of connecting the mounting plate and a fixture installed on the wall side using at least one support member; A step of attaching at least one layer of fixing tape horizontally to the front surface of the mounting plate to prevent the magnet from being displaced due to vibration; disposing a plurality of the magnets along the tape; activating the vibration generating device to vibrate the entire mounting plate; This magnet display method is characterized in that the magnets all swing together to provide visual and auditory impact and enjoyment.

8. 8. The magnet display method according to claim 7, wherein the vibration generating device is an electric fan or a motor.

9. The electric fan has a weight attached to a part of the blades, 9. The method for displaying magnets according to claim 8, wherein a portion of the wing becomes heavy, causing imbalance during rotation and generating vibration.

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