Modular Plastic Food Display Stand for Fast Retail Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current temporary modular food product displays are not durable, require frequent replacement, are difficult to assemble, and do not adapt well to varying product portfolios or retail environments, leading to reduced product visibility and inefficient use of retail space.
Innovation Solution
A modular food product display stand constructed from plastic trays and posts with specific receiving slots and feet, allowing for flexible configuration and easy assembly, which can be expanded and adapted to accommodate different product displays and environments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If temporary modular displays are constructed from cardboard or corrugated plastic, then manufacturing cost is reduced and flexibility in design is increased, but durability is poor and replacement frequency increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the material parameter from cardboard/corrugated plastic to high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic, transforming the display from temporary to permanent while maintaining manufacturability through injection molding processes
Solution Approach 2:
The display incorporates a composite structure combining HDPE plastic for structural components with corrugated plastic for product contact surfaces, optimizing both durability and functionality
2Quantity of substance
If temporary modular displays are tightly packed with food products, then display capacity is maximized, but product accessibility and removal difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The display transitions from a static tightly-packed structure to a dynamic system where shelves and product compartments can be independently accessed, removed, and reconfigured, allowing product retrieval without disrupting the entire display structure
Solution Approach 2:
The display is divided into modular components including individual shelves, product compartments, and support structures that can be independently manipulated, enabling selective product access while maintaining overall display integrity
3Device complexity
If temporary modular displays require assembly and setup time, then construction complexity increases, but assembly speed and ease of setup decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The display components are designed with self-aligning features and snap-fit connections that enable automatic positioning and securing during assembly, eliminating the need for complex alignment procedures or specialized assembly tools
Solution Approach 2:
Display components are pre-manufactured with integrated connection features and pre-assembled in modular sections, allowing for rapid on-site assembly without requiring complex field construction or specialized skills
4Ease of operation
If temporary modular displays require instruction manuals for assembly, then ease of operation decreases, but assembly guidance and precision improve
Solution Approach 1:
The display system incorporates visual alignment guides, color-coded connection points, and self-explanatory interlocking mechanisms that enable intuitive assembly without requiring written instructions or technical expertise
Solution Approach 2:
Different components feature distinct color coding and visual markers that guide proper assembly sequence and orientation, allowing users to quickly identify correct connections and orientations through visual cues rather than text instructions
5Adaptability or versatility
If temporary modular displays are not adaptable to store guidelines or multiple environments, then versatility is reduced, but customization and adaptability decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The display system employs standardized connection interfaces, modular components, and adjustable configurations that enable the same basic structure to adapt to various store layouts, product types, and environmental requirements without requiring custom designs
Solution Approach 2:
The display incorporates adjustable shelves, reconfigurable modules, and flexible positioning capabilities that allow the structure to dynamically adapt to different store guidelines and environmental conditions while maintaining structural integrity
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed are a modular food product display stand and a related method for constructing such display stand. Such display stand may comprise a plastic tray having four top corners, four bottom corners, top receiving slots located at each top corner, and bottom receiving slots located at each bottom corner. The display stand may further comprise four insertable plastic feet installed in the bottom receiving slots, and four insertable plastic posts installed in the top receiving posts. The outer dimensions of a cross-section of the plastic feet may match the inner dimensions of a cross-section of the bottom receiving slots, and the outer dimensions of a cross-section of the plastic posts may match the inner dimensions of a cross-section of the top receiving slots. The display stand may also comprise a plastic topper with receiving slots at each corner of the bottom of the topper for receiving the plastic posts.