Removable Display Fixture Arms for Versatile Rack Signage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display fixtures for retail settings are cumbersome, limited in size and design, and lack durability, failing to provide effective and versatile solutions for conveying information to consumers.

Innovation Solution

A display fixture system comprising a display panel with extendable arms that can be easily coupled and removed from a display rack, featuring a recess for fitting over dividers between storage spaces, allowing for diverse size and style configurations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If permanent or semi-permanent signage fixtures are attached to display racks, then information can be conveyed to consumers, but the fixtures become cumbersome and limited in size and design

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation conveyance effectivenessVSAvoidsize and design diversity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The display fixture is divided into multiple separate arms (first arm, second arm, third arm) that can be independently positioned and configured. Each arm can be placed in different product storage spaces, allowing the display panel to be segmented and displayed across multiple locations on the rack, thereby increasing design flexibility while maintaining information conveyance effectiveness

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The display fixture is designed to be universally applicable to different display rack configurations. The arms can be placed in various product storage spaces and the display panel can be positioned at different heights and angles, allowing a single fixture design to serve multiple display needs and rack types, thus achieving both reliability and versatility

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If permanent signage fixtures are attached to display racks, then durability is improved, but ease of installation and removal deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefixture durabilityVSAvoidinstallation and removal ease
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The display fixture transitions from a static permanent attachment to a dynamic removable configuration. The separate arms can be easily inserted into and removed from product storage spaces, allowing the fixture to be dynamically repositioned or removed as needed, while the display panel maintains its structural integrity and durability when installed

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The arms serve as intermediary elements between the display panel and the display rack structure. Instead of directly attaching the panel to the rack (which would require permanent fixation), the arms act as mediators that can be easily inserted into product storage spaces, providing both durability through proper connection and ease of installation through simple insertion

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Stability of the object's composition

If display fixtures are designed to fit specific rack configurations, then secure attachment is achieved, but adaptability to different rack types deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment securityVSAvoidrack type compatibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The display fixture is designed with universal compatibility across different display rack types. The arms can be placed in standard product storage spaces that are commonly found in various rack configurations, and the display panel can be adjusted to different positions and angles, allowing the same fixture to securely attach to and adapt to multiple rack types without requiring custom design for each rack configuration

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS9009997B1Display fixture
Publication Date: 2015.04.21 SPANX LLC
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AI summary

The present disclosure is directed to a display fixture used to convey information to a consumer that is easily coupled to a display rack by inserting portions of the fixture into the product storage spaces of the display rack. The display fixture can include a display panel, a first arm, a second arm, and a third arm where the arms can be sized and configured for placement in the product storages space of an associated display rack.