Support member structure and digital signage

Abstract

The present invention provides a technique capable of reducing required space on a household item.　This support member 10 is used for installing a signage body 9 on the outside of the front surface of a household item 2, and one end thereof in the depth direction is detachably fastened to a household-item column part 5. The other end of the support member 10 in the depth direction is formed as a section which attaches to the signage body 9. Such a support member 10 is configured so as to comprise a support member body 15 and a column-fastening part 16. The support member body 15 is configured so as to include an expansion mechanism part 17, a movement mechanism part 18, and a leg part 19.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a support member structure and a digital signage. [Background technology]

[0002] A known example of a digital signage device that includes a signage main body having a display unit that displays a desired image and a bookend-shaped support member that is integrated into the housing of the signage main body is disclosed in Non-Patent Document 1 below. [Prior art documents] [Non-patent literature]

[0003] [Non-Patent Document 1] https: / / impacttv.co.jp / product / divider4 / Impact TV website / "Digital Divider POP 4 inch" Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the above-mentioned conventional technology, the signage body is placed on the outside of the front of the fixture, a bookend-shaped support member is placed on the shelf of the fixture, and a product is placed on top of the bookend-shaped support member placed on the shelf to maintain stability. The bookend-shaped support member is formed in an L-shape and has a first plate-shaped portion that continues from the housing of the signage main body and a second plate-shaped portion that is perpendicular to the first plate-shaped portion. The first plate-shaped portion is arranged so as to be perpendicular to the shelf of the fixture, and the second plate-shaped portion is arranged so as to rest on the shelf of the fixture. The bookend-shaped support member is formed in the L-shape as described above in order to support the signage main body. This type of digital signage requires a relatively large space to place the second plate-shaped portion on the shelf of the fixture. In other words, conventional digital signage has a support member structure that requires a relatively large space to be secured on the shelf of the fixture.

[0005] The present invention aims to provide a technology that can reduce the space that needs to be secured for fixtures. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, a support member structure according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: A structure of a support member used to install an external installation on the outside of the front of a fixture, The support member is characterized by including a pillar engaging portion that can be detachably engaged with a fixture pillar portion provided on the rear side of the fixture.

[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a digital signage according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: The support member has the above-mentioned support member structure, and an external installation object is installed outside the front of the fixture by the support member. The external installation is characterized in that it is a signage main body having a display unit that displays a desired image. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, the space that needs to be secured for fixtures can be reduced. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing an example of a digital signage system to which a support member structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied; [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of digital signage. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example in which the signage main body is installed away from the front of the fixture. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example in which the signage main body is installed close to the front of the fixture. [Figure 5] This is a diagram showing an example of installing a signage main body in front of a fixture by moving it vertically. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a state in which, for example, a person bumps into the signage main body. [Figure 7] 7 is a diagram showing an example of the impact absorbing mechanism part of FIG. 6. FIG. [Figure 8] 8A and 8B are diagrams illustrating an example of the action of the impact absorption mechanism of FIG. 7. [Figure 9] 8A and 8B are diagrams illustrating an example of the action of the impact absorption mechanism of FIG. 7. [Figure 10] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating modified examples of the attachment position of the impact absorbing mechanism. [Figure 11] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating modified examples of the attachment position of the impact absorbing mechanism. [Figure 12] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating modified examples of the attachment position of the impact absorbing mechanism. [Figure 13] 10 is a diagram showing the state immediately before the lock-release restricting portion is assembled to the pillar locking portion. FIG. [Figure 14] 10 is a view showing a state in which the lock release restricting portion is assembled to the pillar locking portion. FIG. [Figure 15] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating the movement of the lock release restricting portion. [Figure 16] This figure shows a state in which the support member side locking portion of the column locking portion is about to be inserted into the fixture side locking portion, and the support member side locking portion is locked to the fixture side locking portion and the release of the lock from the support member side locking portion is restricted by the lock release restriction portion. [Figure 17] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing modified examples of the impact absorbing portion. [Figure 18] 18 is a diagram showing the shock absorbing part as seen from the direction of the arrow in FIG. 17. FIG. [Figure 19] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing variations of support member bodies that extend to match the width of the shelf board. [Figure 20] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing support member attachment portions formed on the signage main body. [Figure 21] 21 is a diagram showing a state in which an impact absorbing mechanism is attached to the support member mounting portion of FIG. 20. FIG. [Figure 22] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing a state in which the impact absorbing mechanism is being assembled to the support member mounting portion. [Figure 23]22 is a diagram showing the configuration of the impact absorption mechanism part of FIG. 21. FIG. [Figure 24] 24 is a diagram showing the configuration of the impact absorbing mechanism in a state where the fixing rod part in FIG. 23 is removed. FIG. [Figure 25] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating the functions of the fixing rod portion and the fixing rod receiving portion. [Figure 26] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating the operation of the impact absorbing mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] <About the digital signage system> An example of a digital signage system to which a support member structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a digital signage system to which a support member structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

[0011] The digital signage system 1 is a system for fully utilizing the effectiveness of sales promotions for consumers, for example, in commercial facilities, and is composed of one or more digital signages 3 attached to store fixtures 2, and a display information generating device (not shown) that is connected to a network (not shown) and distributes display information to be displayed on the digital signage 3. In this embodiment, the aforementioned display information includes various information, such as information for displaying the products displayed on the fixture 2, and information for advertising and promotion to consumers passing by the front and end of the fixture 2. The above-mentioned "front" refers to the front of the fixture 2 facing the aisle that runs along the longitudinal direction (horizontal direction) of the fixture 2. Additionally, "end" refers to the side of the fixture 2 facing the aisle that runs along the depth direction of the fixture 2. The above-mentioned "depth direction" refers to the direction from the front to the back of the fixture 2. Additionally, the direction that runs along the vertical direction of the fixture 2 is referred to as the height direction of the fixture 2. In this embodiment, a display information generating device (not shown) is configured to include a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), an input / output unit, a storage unit, and a communication unit. The display information generating device (not shown) is a device that not only distributes display information but also controls the digital signage 3.

[0012] <About fixture 2> The fixture 2 in this embodiment is a product display shelf and is composed of a plurality of shelf boards 4, a fixture column 5, and a fixture back panel 6. The plurality of shelf boards 4, the fixture column 5, and the fixture back panel 6 are made of, for example, iron (in this embodiment, a material that is magnetic is preferable (although this is not limited to this)). Shelf board 4 has a flat surface on which products can be placed. Shelf board 4 also has a locking portion 7 that can be detachably locked to fixture column 5. Shelf board 4 can be freely adjusted in its height position depending on the products. The fixture column 5 is a column-shaped member provided on the rear side of the fixture 2 and extending in the height direction. The fixture column 5 is formed with a plurality of fixture-side locking portions 8. These fixture-side locking portions 8 are slit-shaped locking portions and are arranged so as to be lined up at predetermined intervals in the height direction. In the fixture column 5 shown in Figure 1, the fixture-side locking portions 8 are formed in two rows lined up at predetermined intervals in the height direction. The fixture back panel 6 is a plate-like member provided on the back of the fixture 2 so as to be perpendicular to the plane of the shelf board 4. Note that instead of such a fixture back panel 6, a mesh-like member may be used.

[0013] <About Digital Signage 3> An example of the digital signage 3 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the digital signage 3. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the digital signage 3 is installed at the second shelf 4 from the top and the third shelf 4 from the top. The digital signage 3 installed at the second shelf 4 from the top is shown in Fig. 2. The digital signage 3 installed at the third shelf 4 from the top will be described later with reference to Fig. 5 onwards.

[0014] The digital signage 3 includes a signage main body 9 (external installation), a support member 10, and wiring (reference numerals omitted). Note that the wiring is shown by a two-dot chain line only in FIG. 1 and is omitted in other figures. As will become clear from the following explanation, the digital signage 3 has a distinctive structure in the support member 10, which allows for a reduction in the space that needs to be secured on the shelves 4 of the fixtures 2 (there is no need to secure a relatively large space as in the prior art mentioned above in the background art section).

[0015] [About the signage unit 9] The signage main body 9 is configured to include a display unit 11 (display) that displays a desired image, a speaker unit 12 that outputs sound, and a housing 13. Such a signage main body 9 is installed on the outside of the front of the fixture 2. The signage main body 9 is long vertically along the height direction described above (this is an example). The signage main body 9 is installed in an orientation that allows consumers walking along the aisle that extends along the length of the fixture 2 to view the image described above without changing their line of sight.

[0016] The signage main body 9 is referred to as an external installation because it is installed outside the front of the fixture 2. In this embodiment, the digital signage 3 is used as an example, and therefore the external installation is the signage main body 9, but this is not limiting, and for example, an information acquisition device further including a microphone unit, an imaging unit, a sensor, etc. may also be used as the external installation. Furthermore, a security camera including a sensor and a camera, or a simple bulletin board (or POP, etc.) may also be used as the external installation.

[0017] The housing 13 is formed so that its shape when viewed perpendicularly to the display surface of the display unit 11 is rectangular. The housing 13 is also formed to be thin. A support member attachment portion 14 is provided on one long side of the thin, rectangular housing 13. The support member attachment portion 14 is formed so that it can be attached to a long columnar support portion (aluminum frame 20) described below. The above-mentioned wiring is drawn out from the housing 13 to the support member 10 side.

[0018] [Regarding the support member 10] The support member 10 is a member used to install the signage main body 9 on the outside of the front of the fixture 2, and one end in the depth direction is detachably engaged with the fixture column 5. The other end in the depth direction of the support member 10 is formed at the attachment portion with the signage main body 9. Such a support member 10 is composed of a support member main body 15 and a column engaging portion 16. The support member 10 may further include a decorative cover that covers the support member body 15, for example.

[0019] [Regarding the support member body 15] The support member main body 15 is configured to include an extension mechanism 17, a movement mechanism 18, and legs 19. The extension mechanism 17, movement mechanism 18, and legs 19 that make up the support member main body 15 mainly use a rectangular pillar-shaped aluminum frame 20 (see FIG. 7 for the end face shape), nuts 22 (see FIG. 9) that are slidably attached to grooves 21 formed on each of the four faces of this aluminum frame 20, tightening bolts 23 that are attached to the nuts 22 via the grooves 21, and connecting plates 24 that connect the aluminum frames 20 in parallel (reinforcing members, etc. may also be used).

[0020] The extension mechanism 17 is a mechanism for moving the signage main body 9 closer to or further away from the front of the fixture 2, and is constructed using the aluminum frame 20, nuts 22, bolts 23, connecting plate 24, etc. described above. The two aluminum frames 20 in the extension mechanism 17 are referred to as columnar extension support parts. The extension mechanism 17 is assembled such that one of two pillar-shaped extension support parts (aluminum frame 20) is slidable relative to the other.

[0021] The movement mechanism 18 is configured using the aluminum frame 20, nuts 22, bolts 23, connecting plate 24, etc., as a mechanism for moving the signage main body 9 in the height direction along the front of the fixture 2. The two aluminum frames 20 in the movement mechanism 18 will be referred to as the long column support and the short column support. The long columnar support part (aluminum frame 20) is attached to the support member attachment part 14 of the signage main body 9. In contrast, the short columnar support part (aluminum frame 20) is fixed to the end of the columnar telescopic support part (aluminum frame 20) on the sliding side of the movement mechanism part 18. A fixing member (not shown) is used for this fixing. The fixing member in this embodiment is composed of a member that is inserted into the aforementioned groove 21, a member that attaches this member using the hole 25 in the aluminum frame 20 (see Figure 7), and a member such as a set screw. The movement mechanism 18 is assembled such that a long columnar support portion (aluminum frame 20) is slidably mounted on a short columnar support portion (aluminum frame 20).

[0022] The legs 19 are portions that can be placed on the flat surface of the shelf board 4 of the fixture 2, and are configured to include a placing leg 26 and a plurality of connecting legs 27. The legs 19 also use the aluminum frame 20 and the fixing member (not shown) described above. The legs 19 are placed on the flat surface of the shelf 4, and contribute to the support member 10 stably supporting even the relatively heavy signage main body 9 (it is also possible to support it in an arm-like manner using the extension mechanism 17 without using the legs 19). The mounting legs 26 are provided with, for example, three connecting members 28 that are connected to the flat surface of the shelf board 4. The connecting members 28 are, for example, magnets that are attached to the shelf board 4, or suction cups. Note that adjusters for preventing rattles may be used instead of the connecting members 28. Alternatively, magnets may be attached to the adjusters described above. The connecting legs 27 are used to connect the mounting legs 26 and the columnar telescopic support part (aluminum frame 20) of the telescopic mechanism part 17. The connecting legs 27 extend along the height direction described above, and three connecting legs 27 are used in this embodiment. Two of the three connecting legs 27 are also used to secure the column locking part 16. The column locking part 16 is secured by a nut 22 and a bolt 23 in the groove 21.

[0023] [Regarding the pillar locking part 16] Pillar locking portion 16 is made, for example, by processing a metal plate, and at end portion 30, a support member side locking portion 29 is formed that can be detachably locked to fixture pillar portion 5 of fixture 2. This support member side locking portion 29 is formed in a hook shape that can be locked into a slit (fixture side locking portion 8) in fixture pillar portion 5. After inserting support member side locking portion 29 into fixture side locking portion 8, it is locked into fixture pillar portion 5 when slid along the height direction described above.

[0024] [Effect of the support member 10] In the above configuration and structure, the support member 10 does not have a bookend shape as in the prior art described in the background art section, which places the signage main body 9 on the outside front of the fixture 2, but rather the support member 10 is engaged with the fixture column 5 of the fixture 2, which allows the signage main body 9 to be placed on the outside front of the fixture 2. In other words, the support member 10 does not require the space for the second plate-shaped portion as in the prior art, and therefore does not take up width in the horizontal direction as described above, and as a result, the space that needs to be secured on the shelf 4 of the fixture 2 can be reduced compared to the prior art. Furthermore, by fixing the support member 10 so that the signage body 9 projects outside the shelf 4 (towards the front outside of the fixture 2), it is possible to install a signage body 9 that is too large to fit within the height of one shelf 4 (this is effective in solving the following problem: if the signage body 9 is placed inside the shelf 4, the size of the signage body 9 is limited to a size that fits within the height of one shelf 4, so this is effective in solving this problem). Furthermore, because the support member 10 is structured to be fixed to the fixture column 5 at the end of the shelf 4, it is possible to avoid contact with, for example, merchandise placed on the shelf 4, thereby reducing the risk of the merchandise falling or being damaged, as well as the signage main body 9 (this is effective in solving the following problem: if, for example, tablet-shaped or bookend-shaped signage is installed on the shelf 4, when trying to replace a merchandise on the shelf 4 (including when a consumer or customer takes it on or takes it off), contact with the merchandise may cause the signage or merchandise of the above shape to fall or be damaged, so this is effective in reducing this risk).

[0025] <Examples of using Digital Signage 3> An example of use of the digital signage 3 (the function of the support member 10) will be described with reference to FIGS. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example where the signage main body is installed away from the front of the fixture, Fig. 4 is a diagram showing an example where the signage main body is installed closer to the front of the fixture, and Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an example where the signage main body is installed by moving it in the height direction in front of the fixture.

[0026] 3, the digital signage 3 can be installed so that the signage main body 9 is away from the front of the fixture 2. This can be achieved by the function of the extension mechanism 17 of the support member 10. Also, from the state shown in FIG. 3, the signage main body 9 can be moved closer to the front of the fixture 2 (see FIG. 4).

[0027] As shown in Fig. 5, the digital signage 3 can be installed by moving the signage main body 9 in the height direction described above in front of the fixture 2. In Fig. 5, the digital signage 3 installed in the position of the second shelf 4 from the top remains in the state shown in Fig. 4, while the digital signage 3 installed in the position of the third shelf 4 from the top is rotated slightly in the direction shown by arrow 31 to achieve movement in the height direction. The digital signage 3 installed at the position of the third shelf board 4 from the top will be described below.

[0028] <Digital signage 3 installed on shelf 4, the third shelf from the top> The digital signage 3 installed at the position of the third shelf board 4 from the top will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a state in which, for example, a person bumps into the signage main body.

[0029] The digital signage 3 is configured by further including, for example, two impact absorbing mechanisms 32 on the support member 10. By further including the impact absorbing mechanisms 32, even if, for example, a person (consumer) bumps into the signage main body 9, the digital signage 3 can absorb the impact by swinging as shown in Fig. 5. In other words, the swinging can deflect the impact and prevent injury or damage.

[0030] [About the shock absorption mechanism part 32] The impact absorbing mechanism 32 is configured to include a hinge mechanism 33 and a cover 34. The impact absorbing mechanism 32 has a rotation axis parallel to the axes of the long columnar support portion (aluminum frame 20) and the short columnar support portion (aluminum frame 20) of the support member 10, and is attached to these columnar support portions. The impact absorbing mechanism unit 32 is configured to move the signage main body 9 around an axis centered on the aforementioned rotation axis when an external force is applied to the signage main body 9, and to return the signage main body 9 to its original position after movement around the axis. The characteristic parts of the hinge mechanism 33 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS.

[0031] [About the hinge mechanism 33] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the hinge mechanism 33 in the impact absorbing mechanism 32. As shown in FIG. 8 and 9 are diagrams showing an example of the action of the hinge mechanism 33 in the impact absorption mechanism 32. FIG. 7 to 9 show the state where the cover 34 (see FIG. 6) is removed.

[0032] The hinge mechanism 33 includes two spring hinges 35, a bent plate 36, two flat plates 37, and a fixing bolt 38 and nut 39. The spring hinge 35 includes two blades 41 having a tube 40, a pin 42 inserted into the tube 40 and functioning as the rotation axis described above, and a spring 43. A screw hole is formed in the blade 41. The bent plate 36 is formed in a shape that is bent, for example, like a crank. The bent plate 36 is arranged so as to straddle the long columnar support portion (aluminum frame 20) and the short columnar support portion (aluminum frame 20). The bent plate 36 and the flat plate 37 are each formed with a cover fixing portion (not shown) for attaching the cover 34 (see FIG. 6).

[0033] The hinge mechanism part 33 is attached to the long columnar support part (aluminum frame 20) and the short columnar support part (aluminum frame 20) by inserting a bolt 38 through the blade 41 and the flat plate 37, and then tightening the bolt 38 with a nut 39 in the groove 21. The hinge mechanism 33 moves from the state shown in Figure 7 to the states shown in Figures 8 and 9. Therefore, the above-mentioned swinging motion is possible.

[0034] <About modified examples> Modified examples of the mounting position of the impact absorption mechanism 32 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12 are diagrams showing modified examples of the attachment position of the impact absorbing mechanism.

[0035] In Figure 10, the movement mechanism 18 of the support member 10 is configured to include another short columnar support part (aluminum frame 20) between the long columnar support part (aluminum frame 20) and the short columnar support part (aluminum frame 20) described above. The short columnar support parts are connected to each other so that they can swing freely by two impact absorbing mechanisms 32 (hinge mechanisms 33 are shown only schematically). The middle short columnar support part and the long columnar support part are connected to each other so that they can move in the height direction using the nuts 22, bolts 23, connecting plates 24, etc. Incidentally, a shock absorbing section 44 for absorbing shock due to contact from the outside is provided around (on the edge of) the housing 13 of the signage main body 9. The shock absorbing section 44 is made of, for example, rubber.

[0036] In Figure 11, the movement mechanism 18 of the support member 10 is configured to include two even shorter columnar support parts (aluminum frames 20) between the aforementioned long columnar support part (aluminum frame 20) and short columnar support part (aluminum frame 20). The short columnar support section and the two even shorter columnar support sections are each connected to each other so that they can swing freely (hinge mechanism section 33 is shown schematically) by an impact absorbing mechanism section 32. The two even shorter columnar support sections and the long columnar support section are each connected to each other so that they can move in the height direction using the aforementioned nuts 22, bolts 23, connecting plates 24, etc.

[0037] In Figure 12, the movement mechanism 18 of the support member 10 is configured to include another long columnar support part (aluminum frame 20) between the aforementioned long columnar support part (aluminum frame 20) and short columnar support part (aluminum frame 20). The long columnar support sections are connected to each other so that they can swing freely (hinge mechanism section 33 is shown only schematically) by two impact absorbing mechanisms 32. The middle long columnar support section and the short columnar support section are connected to each other so that they can move in the height direction using the nuts 22, bolts 23, connecting plates 24, etc.

[0038] <About the effects> As explained above with reference to Figures 1 to 12, the digital signage 3 does not require the second plate-shaped portion of the support member 10 in the prior art described above in the background art section, and does not take up width in the horizontal direction as described above, so the space that needs to be secured on the shelf 4 of the fixture 2 can be reduced compared to the prior art. Furthermore, the digital signage 3 can be installed by moving the signage main body 9 closer or farther from the front of the fixture 2 using the function of the extension mechanism 17 in the support member 10. Furthermore, the digital signage 3 can be installed by moving the signage main body 9 in the height direction in front of the fixture 2 using the function of the movement mechanism unit 18 in the support member 10. Furthermore, the digital signage 3 can also mitigate the impact of an external force being applied to the signage main body 9 by moving the signage main body 9 around a predetermined axis thanks to the function of the impact mitigation mechanism 32 provided on the support member 10. As a result, the occurrence of injury or damage can be reduced. Furthermore, the function of the impact mitigation mechanism 32 can also return the signage main body 9 to its original position after movement around the axis.

[0039] <Modifications of the support member> Modified examples of the support member will be described with reference to FIGS. Fig. 13 is a diagram showing the state immediately before the lock-release restricting part is assembled to the pole locking part, Fig. 14 is a diagram showing the state after the lock-release restricting part has been assembled to the pole locking part, and Fig. 15 is a diagram showing the movement of the lock-release restricting part. Figure 16 shows a state in which the support member side locking portion of the pillar locking portion is about to be inserted into the fixture side locking portion, and the support member side locking portion is locked to the fixture side locking portion and the release of the lock on the support member side locking portion is restricted by the lock release restriction portion.

[0040] The support member (for example, the support member 10 described above or the support member 71 in FIG. 19 described later) further includes a lock release restricting portion 52 attached to the pole locking portion 51. The pole locking portion 51 has a pair of support member side locking portions 51b formed on an end portion 51a, and a notch portion 51c also formed on the end portion 51a. The pair of support member side locking portions 51b are formed in a hook shape so as to be inserted into and locked into the fixture side locking portions 8. The pair of support member side locking portions 51b are formed so as to protrude outward from the end portions 51a.

[0041] The notch 51c is disposed adjacent to (below) the upper support member side locking portion 51b of the pair of support member side locking portions 51b. The notch 51c is formed so as to be cut inward from the end portion 51a. The notch 51c is formed as a portion to which the lock-release restricting portion 52 is assembled. Although not specifically numbered, a pair of protrusions that prevent the lock-release restricting portion 52 from coming off is formed in the opening of the notch 51c (the opening at the position of the end portion 51a).

[0042] The lock-release regulating portion 52 functions as a stopper that regulates the release of the lock when a pair of support member side locking portions 51b are inserted into the fixture side locking portion 8 and the pair of support member side locking portions 51b are locked to the fixture side locking portion 8. The lock-release restricting portion 52 is, for example, a single component as shown in FIG. 13, and is assembled in the state shown in FIG. 14 by moving it along the arrow in FIG. 13 relative to the notch portion 51c of the pillar locking portion 51.

[0043] Although not specifically designated by a reference number, the release restricting portion 52 is configured to include a main body and a spring. The main body is formed with a portion for accommodating the spring, a groove (not shown) for sliding the notch portion 51c (see FIG. 15), and a protrusion that is inserted into the fixture-side locking portion 8. When the protruding portion of the lock-release restricting portion 52 is pressed from the state shown in Fig. 14, the spring is compressed by the pressing force, and the main body moves to the state shown in Fig. 15. When the pressing force on the protruding portion of the lock-release restricting portion 52 is removed, the repulsive force of the spring returns the main body to the state shown in Fig. 14.

[0044] In Figure 16, when the pair of support member side locking portions 51b are inserted into the fixture side locking portions 8 and then slid upward along the height direction, they are locked to the fixture column portions 5. At this time, the lock-release restricting portion 52 is in a state where the protruding portion is inserted into the fixture side locking portion 8, and is therefore able to restrict the unlocking of the pair of support member side locking portions 51b (the lock-release restricting portion 52 can restrict the pair of support member side locking portions 51b from sliding downwards so that the protruding portion does not get in the way and the lock is not released).

[0045] <Modifications of the impact absorbing part> An impact absorbing section 44 made of, for example, rubber is provided around (edge ​​of) the housing 13 of the signage main body 9 to absorb impact from external contact (Figures 10 to 12), but this is not limited to this and an impact absorbing section 61 such as that shown in Figures 17 and 18 may also be used. Fig. 17 is a diagram showing a modified example of the shock absorbing part, and Fig. 18 is a diagram showing the shock absorbing part as seen from the direction of the arrow in Fig. 17.

[0046] As shown in Fig. 17, a modified shock absorbing section 61 is provided in a part of the housing 13. Specifically, the shock absorbing section 61 is provided in the upper and lower parts of the housing 13, including the four corners of the housing 13. The shock absorbing section 61 is made of, for example, synthetic resin, and is fixed to the housing 13 by screws or the like (it may also be made of rubber, like the shock absorbing section 44 in Figs. 10 to 12).

[0047] As shown in FIG. 18, the shock absorbing section 61 has an opening 61a formed in a part thereof, which allows for operation of switches provided on the signage main body 9, external connections, and the like. The shock absorbing section 61 is formed in a shape that, even if the signage main body 9 is dropped, it will hit the floor, for example, before the front, back, sides, top, and bottom of the signage main body 9 (the shock absorbing section 61 has shallow grooves formed in it that match the shapes of the top and bottom of the housing, and the top and bottom of the housing fit into these grooves, thereby providing protection from external forces).

[0048] <Modifications of the Support Member Body> A modified example of the support member body will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 shows variations of the support member body that extends to match the width of the shelf board.

[0049] The support member 71 is configured to include a support member main body 72 or a support member main body 73 formed to extend to match the width of the shelf board 4, a pillar locking portion 51 that is removably attached to the support member main body 72 or the support member main body 73, and an unlocking control portion 52 that is attached to the pillar locking portion 51. In this modified example, when the shelf board 4 is long, the support member main body 72 is used, and when the shelf board 4 is short, the support member main body 73 is used. Although two variations, the support member body 72 and the support member body 73, are given, this is not limitative. In other words, there may be further variations in the support member body depending on the width of the shelf board 4.

[0050] Each of the support member main body 72 and the support member main body 73 has a pillar locking portion 51 with an integrated lock release regulating portion 52 assembled thereto, and on the opposite side of the assembly position of the pillar locking portion 51, i.e., on the signage main body 9 side (see Figures 21 and 22), an impact absorbing mechanism installation portion 74 (see Figures 21 and 22) for installing and swinging the signage main body 9 is provided.

[0051] <Modifications of the impact absorbing mechanism> Modified examples of the impact absorbing mechanism will be described with reference to FIGS. Fig. 20 is a diagram showing a support member mounting portion formed on a signage main body. Fig. 21 is a diagram showing a state in which an impact absorbing mechanism portion has been assembled to the support member mounting portion of Fig. 20. Fig. 22 is a diagram showing a state in which the impact absorbing mechanism portion is being assembled to the support member mounting portion. Fig. 23 is a diagram showing the configuration of the impact absorbing mechanism of Fig. 21. Fig. 24 is a diagram showing the configuration of the impact absorbing mechanism with the fixed rod of Fig. 23 removed. Fig. 25 is a diagram showing the operation of the fixed rod and the fixed rod receiver. Fig. 26 is a diagram showing the operation of the impact absorbing mechanism.

[0052] In FIG. 20, a support member attachment portion 14 is provided on one long side of a housing 13 of a signage main body 9. In FIG. 21, a columnar support part 82 having a shock absorbing mechanism part 81 is attached to the support member attachment part 14. The impact absorbing mechanism section 81 is a mechanism that is installed in the impact absorbing mechanism installation section 74 of the support member 71 (or the support member 10) and enables the signage main body 9 to swing.

[0053] The impact absorbing mechanism 81 and the columnar support 82 are components of the support member 71, although they are not particularly limited. The columnar support portion 82 is formed in a columnar shape (a columnar shape that becomes a strip plate) that extends along the height direction. The columnar support portion 82 is fixed to the support member mounting portion 14 by screws (this fixing method is an example). The impact absorbing mechanism 81 has a rotation axis parallel to the axis of the columnar support 82 and is fixed to the columnar support 82 by screws (this fixing method is an example).

[0054] The impact absorbing mechanism 81 is configured so that when an external force is applied to the signage main body 9, it can move the signage main body 9 around an axis centered on the rotation axis, and can return the signage main body 9 to its original position after movement around the axis. The impact absorbing mechanism 81 here comprises a fixed rod portion 83 , a rotary shaft member 84 , a coil spring 85 , a cover-type spring holding portion 86 , and a rotary shaft end cover 87 . Although the signage main body 9 is enabled to swing by one impact absorbing mechanism 81 here, this number is merely an example.

[0055] The configuration and structure of the impact absorption mechanism 81 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0056] The fixing rod portion 83 is a metal part, and is configured to include a main body portion 83a and a fixing rod 83b. The main body portion 83a has a fixing surface 83c for the columnar support portion 82, and a recess 83d formed by recessing the lower surface of the main body portion 83a and the fixing surface 83c. The fixed rod 83b is a thin rod with a circular cross section, and is fixed to the main body part 83a in a state in which it crosses the recessed part 83d (in a state in which it extends horizontally). When the main body 83a is fastened to the columnar support 82 with a bolt, the fixing rod 83b is arranged in an immovable state.

[0057] The rotary shaft member 84 is a rod-shaped metal part whose thickness varies from top to bottom, and has a fixed rod receiving portion 84a, an upper rotary shaft 84b, and a lower rotary shaft 84c. The fixed rod receiving portion 84a is a concave portion that is inserted into the recess 83d of the main body portion 83a of the fixed rod portion 83 and engages with the fixed rod 83b, and has a first engagement portion 84a-1, a second engagement portion a-2, and a third engagement portion a-3.

[0058] The first engagement portion 84a-1 is formed in a shape that engages with the fixed rod 83b at the lowest position of the above-mentioned concave portion when the signage main body 9 is not swinging (when the signage main body 9 is stationary and the rotating shaft member 84 is in its initial position without rotating). The third engagement portion a-3 is formed in a shape that engages with the fixed rod 83b at the uppermost position of the above-mentioned concave portion when the signage main body 9 is in the maximum swiveling state (when the rotating shaft member 84 has rotated to the end). The second engagement portion a-2 between the first engagement portion 84a-1 and the third engagement portion a-3 is formed in an inclined shape so that the fixed rod receiving portion 84a slides upward relative to the fixed rod 83b from the lowest position to the highest position (see Figure 25), or conversely, slides downward from the highest position to the lowest position (see Figure 25).

[0059] The upper rotary shaft 84b is a cylindrical portion that continues below the fixed rod receiving portion 84a and is formed with a smaller diameter than the fixed rod receiving portion 84a. The upper rotation shaft 84b is adapted to be inserted through the coil spring 85. That is, the coil spring 85 is arranged on the outer side of the upper rotation shaft 84b. The upper rotary shaft 84b is formed to have a smaller diameter than the fixed rod receiving portion 84a, so that a part of the lower surface of the fixed rod receiving portion 84a functions as a surface for pressing the coil spring 85.

[0060] The lower rotating shaft 84c is a column-shaped portion that continues below the upper rotating shaft 84b, and is formed in a shape that allows it to move freely in the vertical direction relative to the impact absorbing mechanism installation portion 74 of the support member 71 (or support member 10). The lower rotation shaft 84c is formed to have a length that prevents the lower rotation shaft 84c from falling off the shock absorbing mechanism installation portion 74 when the lower rotation shaft 84c moves in the vertical direction.

[0061] The coil spring 85 is a metal spring that is provided to generate a repulsive force that attempts to return the signage main body 9 to its original position after it has moved (swung) around an axis centered on the rotating shaft member 84. The upper end of the coil spring 85 is adapted to receive pressure from the fixed rod receiving portion 84a, and the lower end of the coil spring 85 is adapted to be held by a cover-type spring holding portion 86.

[0062] The cover-type spring holding portion 86 is a cylindrical metal part, and has a portion that holds the lower end of the coil spring 85 and a fixing surface 86a that is fixed to the columnar support portion . The cover-type spring holding portion 86 is fixed to the support member mounting portion 14 by screws (this fixing method is an example). When the cover-type spring holding portion 86 is fixed to the support member mounting portion 14, it compresses the coil spring 85 (note that Figures 22 to 24 show the state before the cover-type spring holding portion 86 is fixed to the support member mounting portion 14, so the coil spring 85 is in an uncompressed state).

[0063] The rotary shaft end cover 87 is a metal cover that covers the lower rotary shaft 84c of the rotary shaft member 84, and is formed in a cylindrical shape with a fixing surface for the columnar support portion 82.

[0064] [About the function of the shock absorbing mechanism 81] In the configuration and structure of the impact absorbing mechanism 81 as described above, when the signage main body 9 is not swiveling (when the signage main body 9 is stationary and the rotating shaft member 84 is in its initial position without rotating), as shown in the upper diagram of Figure 26, the coil spring 85 is not compressed, and when an external force is subsequently applied to the signage main body 9 and the signage main body 9 swivels to the maximum extent (when the rotating shaft member 84 has rotated to the end), the rotating shaft member 84 moves downward due to engagement with the fixed rod 83b, and the coil spring 85 is compressed. Compressing the coil spring 85 in this way generates a repulsive force, and when the external force described above is removed, for example, the signage main body 9 returns to its original position.

[0065] As explained above with reference to Figures 21 to 26, the impact absorbing mechanism unit 81 is included in the support member 71 (or support member 10), so even if an external force is applied to the signage main body 9, the signage main body 9 can be moved around a predetermined axis, thereby absorbing the impact. Furthermore, since the support member 71 (or support member 10) includes an impact absorbing mechanism 81, the signage main body 9 returns to its original position after movement around the axis, eliminating the need to adjust the position of the signage main body 9 after an external force is applied.

[0066] <Summary> Although one embodiment and other embodiments have been described, the present invention is not limited to these. Furthermore, the effects described in the embodiments are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the embodiments.

[0067] In this embodiment, the pillar locking portion 16 of the support member 10 is the hook-shaped support member side locking portion 29, but this is not intended to be limiting. That is, instead of being locked into the slit (furniture side locking portion 8) of the fixture pillar 5 of the fixture 2, the locking structure may be such that it grips the fixture pillar 5 itself. Also, the structure may be such that it is fastened to the fixture pillar 5 by, for example, a bolt.

[0068] In this embodiment, the support member 10 is formed into an arm shape by combining a plurality of aluminum frames 20, but this is not limitative. For example, a metal plate may be processed into an arm shape.

[0069] The support member structure to which the present invention is applied is sufficient if it has the following configuration, and can take various forms. That is, (1) the support member structure to which the present invention is applied is: A structure of a support member (for example, support member 10 in FIG. 1 or support member 71 in FIG. 19) used to install an external installation object (for example, signage main body 9 in FIG. 1) on the outside of the front of a fixture (for example, fixture 2 in FIG. 1), The support member is configured to include a pillar locking portion (e.g., pillar locking portion 16 in Figure 2, pillar locking portion 51 in Figures 13 to 16) that can be detachably locked to a fixture pillar portion (e.g., fixture pillar portion 5 in Figure 1) provided on the back side of the fixture. According to the present invention, when installing an external installation item on the outside of the front of the fixture, the support member is structured to be detachably attached to the fixture column of the fixture, thereby reducing the space that needs to be secured in the fixture compared to conventional technology.

[0070] In addition, (2) the support member structure to which the present invention is applied is the support member structure described above in (1), The pillar engaging portion is formed with one or more hook-shaped support member side engaging portions (e.g., support member side engaging portion 29 in Figure 2) that are inserted into and engaged with slit-shaped fixture side engaging portions (e.g., fixture side engaging portion 8 in Figure 1) provided in multiple locations on the fixture pillar portion. According to the present invention, the fixture column of the fixture can be used as it is without processing, which means that a versatile support member structure can be provided.

[0071] In addition, (3) the support member structure to which the present invention is applied is the support member structure described above in (2), The support member (for example, support member 71 in Figure 19) is further configured to include an unlocking regulating portion (for example, unlocking regulating portion 52 in Figure 16) which is inserted into the fixture side locking portion to regulate the unlocking of the support member side locking portion when the support member side locking portion (for example, support member side locking portion 51b in Figure 16) of the pillar locking portion (for example, pillar locking portion 51 in Figures 13 to 16) is locked with the fixture side locking portion (for example, fixture side locking portion 8 in Figure 16). According to the present invention, it is possible to restrict the release of the locking of the support member side locking portion, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of the installed state of the support member.

[0072] In addition, (4) the support member structure to which the present invention is applied is the support member structure described above in (2), The support member further includes one or more legs (for example, leg 19 in FIG. 1) that are placed on a shelf board of the furniture (for example, shelf board 4 in FIG. 1). According to the present invention, since the structure includes legs that are placed on the shelves of the fixture, the externally installed object can be supported in a more stable state.

[0073] In addition, (5) the support member structure to which the present invention is applied is the support member structure described above in (4), The legs are provided with connecting members (for example, connecting members 28 in FIG. 2) that are connected to the shelf boards. According to the present invention, since the legs are joined to the shelf boards, the externally installed object can be supported in a more stable state.

[0074] In addition, (6) the support member structure to which the present invention is applied is the support member structure described above in (1), The support member further includes an extension mechanism (for example, extension mechanism 17 in FIG. 1) for moving the external installation object closer to or farther away from the front of the fixture. According to the present invention, since the telescopic mechanism is included in the configuration, the installation position of the external installation object can be adjusted.

[0075] In addition, (7) the support member structure to which the present invention is applied is the support member structure described above in (1), The support member further includes a movement mechanism (e.g., movement mechanism 18 in Figure 1) for moving the external installation object along the front surface of the fixture in the height direction of the fixture. According to the present invention, since the moving mechanism is included in the configuration, the installation position of the external installation object can be adjusted.

[0076] In addition, (8) the support member structure to which the present invention is applied is the support member structure described above in (1), The support member (for example, the support member 71 in FIG. 19) has a pillar locking portion (for example, the pillar locking portion 51 in FIGS. 13 to 16) provided on a support member main body (for example, the support member main bodies 72 and 73 in FIG. 19) that constitutes the support member, The support member body is formed to extend to match the width of the shelf board of the fixture (for example, shelf board 4 in FIG. 1) (for example, to match the long or short width of the shelf board in FIG. 19). According to the present invention, the support member body can be varied in accordance with the width of the shelf board.

[0077] In addition, (9) the support member structure to which the present invention is applied is the support member structure described above in (1), The support member further includes a columnar support portion (e.g., aluminum frame 20 extending in the height direction of the fixture, and columnar support portion 82 in FIGS. 21 and 22) having a columnar shape extending along the height direction of the fixture, and one or more impact absorbing mechanisms (e.g., impact absorbing mechanism portion 32 in FIG. 6, and impact absorbing mechanism portion 81 in FIGS. 21 to 26) having a rotation axis parallel to the axis of the columnar support portion and attached to the columnar support portion, The impact absorbing mechanism is configured to be able to move the external object around an axis centered on the rotation axis when an external force is applied to the external object, and to return the external object to its original position after movement around the axis. According to the present invention, since the shock absorbing mechanism is included in the configuration, even if an external force is applied to the external object, the external object can be moved around a predetermined axis, thereby absorbing the shock. Furthermore, according to the present invention, since the external object returns to its original position after being moved around the axis, it is also possible to eliminate the need to adjust the position of the external object after the application of an external force.

[0078] In addition, (10) the support member structure to which the present invention is applied is the support member structure described above in (9), The impact absorbing mechanism (for example, impact absorbing mechanism 81 in Figures 21 to 26) has a configuration in which a force for returning to the original position is generated by a coil spring that expands and contracts as the rotating shaft rotates. According to the present invention, the externally installed object can be returned to its original position by the repulsive force of the coil spring. According to the present invention, the externally installed object can be returned to its original position without a complicated configuration or structure.

[0079] (11) The digital signage to which the present invention is applied (for example, the digital signage 3 in FIG. 1) The support member has the support member structure according to any one of claims 1 to 10, and the external installation object is installed outside the front surface of the fixture by the support member, The external installation is a signage main body (for example, signage main body 9 in FIG. 1) having a display unit (for example, display unit 11 in FIG. 1) that displays a desired image. According to the present invention, when the signage main body is installed on the outside front of the fixture, the support member is structured to be detachably attached to the fixture column of the fixture, thereby providing a digital signage that can reduce the amount of space that needs to be secured on the fixture.

[0080] In addition, (12) the digital signage to which the present invention is applied is the above-mentioned (11) digital signage, The point is that a shock absorbing section (for example, shock absorbing section 44 in FIG. 10, shock absorbing section 61 in FIGS. 17 and 18) is provided around part or all of the periphery of the housing of the signage main body (for example, housing 13 in FIG. 1). According to the present invention, since the shock absorbing portion is included in the configuration, it is possible to absorb shock due to contact from the outside, for example. [Explanation of symbols]

[0081] 1. Digital signage system 2. Fixtures 3. Digital Signage 4. Shelf 5···Fixture column 6···Furniture rear panel 7. Locking part 8 Fixture side locking part 9. Signage unit (external installation) 10. Support member 11...Display section 12. Speaker section 13. Enclosure 14 Support member mounting portion 15 Support member body 16 Pillar locking part 17...Extension mechanism section 18...Moving mechanism section 19...legs 20···Aluminum frame 21...Groove 22 Nut 23 volts 24...Connection plate 25 holes 26. Mounting legs 27...Connecting legs 28. Joint member 29 Support member side locking portion 30...End 31...arrow 32 Impact absorbing mechanism 33 Hinge mechanism 34···Cover 35···Spring hinge 36. Bent plate 37...flat plate 38 volts 39 Nut 40...tube 41. Feather 42 pins 43 Spring 44 Impact absorbing part 51 Pillar locking part 51a...end 51b...Support member side locking part 51c...Notch 52 Lock release restriction portion 61 Impact absorbing part 61a...Opening 71 Support member 72, 73... Support member body 74 Impact mitigation mechanism installation section 81...Impact mitigation mechanism section 82...Column support part 83...Fixing rod part 83a Main body 83b...Fixing rod 83c...Fixed surface 83d...recess 84 Rotating shaft member 84a···Fixed rod receiving part 84a-1...1st engagement part 84a-2...Second engagement part 84a-3...Third engagement part 84b Upper rotating shaft 84c...Lower rotating shaft 85···Coil spring 86···Cover type spring retainer 87 Rotating shaft end cover

Claims

1. A structure of a support member used to install an external installation on the outside of the front of a fixture, The support member is configured to include a column locking portion that is detachably locked to a fixture column portion provided on the rear side of the fixture, a column-shaped column support portion that extends along the height direction of the fixture, and one or more impact absorbing mechanism portions that have a rotation axis parallel to the axis of the column support portion and are attached to the column support portion and are attached to an impact absorbing mechanism installation portion provided on the support member, The impact absorbing mechanism unit is configured to move the external object around an axis centered on the rotation axis when an external force is applied to the external object and to return the external object to its original position after the movement around the axis, by: a fixing rod portion having a main body portion with a recess fixed to the columnar support portion and a fixing rod disposed immovably relative to the main body portion so as to cross the recess; a rotating shaft member having, in succession, a fixed rod receiving portion formed to have the largest thickness along the extending direction of the rotating shaft from the fixed rod portion side, an upper rotating shaft formed to be thinner than the fixed rod receiving portion, and a lower rotating shaft formed to be even thinner than the upper rotating shaft, the lower rotating shaft being fixed to the impact absorbing mechanism installation portion; a coil spring that is inserted into the rotary shaft member and disposed at the position of the upper rotary shaft, and one end of the coil spring contacts a step between the fixed rod receiving portion and the rotary shaft member; a cover-type spring holding portion fixed to the columnar support portion and holding the other end of the coil spring; a rotating shaft end cover that covers the lower rotating shaft, which is arranged to penetrate the cover-type spring holding portion and the impact absorbing mechanism installation portion, and is fixed to the columnar support portion in a state where the impact absorbing mechanism installation portion is sandwiched between the cover-type spring holding portion and the rotating shaft end cover; The present invention is configured to include: the fixing rod receiving portion is formed in a recessed portion having a first engaging portion, a second engaging portion, and a third engaging portion that engage with the fixing rod, the first engaging portion is formed in a shape that engages with the fixing rod at a lowermost position of the recessed portion in the restored state of the external installation object, the third engaging portion is formed in a shape that engages with the fixing rod at an uppermost position of the recessed portion when the external installation object is moved to the maximum extent, the second engagement portion between the first engagement portion and the third engagement portion is formed in an inclined shape such that the fixed rod receiving portion slides up relative to the fixed rod from the lowest position to the highest position, and conversely, slides down relative to the fixed rod from the highest position to the lowest position, and the inclined shape is formed in a shape in which a different inclination is formed at a step provided in the middle of the second engagement portion, When the engagement state between the fixed rod receiving portion and the fixed rod is changed to a state in which the fixed rod receiving portion has slid up relative to the fixed rod from the lowest position to the highest position, the coil spring is compressed between the fixed rod receiving portion and the cover-type spring holding portion. Support member structure.

2. The column locking portion is provided with one or more hook-shaped support member side locking portions that are inserted into and locked with the slit-shaped fixture side locking portions provided in the fixture column portion. The support member structure of claim 1 .

3. The support member further includes an unlocking restriction portion that is inserted into the fixture-side locking portion when the support member-side locking portion of the column locking portion is locked to the fixture-side locking portion to restrict unlocking of the support member-side locking portion. The support member structure of claim 2 .

4. The support member further includes one or more legs that are placed on the shelf of the furniture. The support member structure of claim 2 .

5. The legs are provided with joining members that are joined to the shelf boards. The support member structure according to claim 4.

6. The support member further includes an extension mechanism for moving the external installation closer to or farther away from the front surface of the fixture. The support member structure of claim 1 .

7. The support member further includes a moving mechanism for moving the external installation object along the front surface of the fixture in the height direction of the fixture. The support member structure of claim 1 .

8. The support member has a support member main body, and the pillar engaging portion is provided on the support member main body. The support member body is formed to extend in accordance with the width of the shelf board of the fixture, The support member structure of claim 1 .

9. The support member has the support member structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8, and the external installation object is installed outside the front surface of the fixture by the support member, The external installation object is a signage main body having a display unit that displays a desired image. Digital signage.

10. An impact absorbing section is provided on a part or all of the periphery of the housing of the signage main body. The digital signage of claim 9.

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