Plug-in object and shelf system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing plug-in object and shelf systems lack flexibility and efficiency in powering electrical loads and displaying dynamic information, such as real-time pricing, due to limitations in electrical contact configurations and manual price tag replacement.
Innovation Solution
A plug-in object with a plug-in part that forms electrical contact with a contact device in the shelf system, supplying energy to both electrical loads and information displays, featuring an electrical mounting device with distinct contact points for different loads and displays, allowing for dynamic pricing and additional information content display via QR codes, and utilizing a voltage converter for adaptable voltage levels.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single electrical contact system is used for both loads and information displays, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability for different voltage levels and functions is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical contact system is segmented into separate contact points: first contact points for supplying voltage to electrical loads and second contact points for supplying voltage to information displays. This segmentation allows different voltage levels and functions to be supported independently, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The plug-in object is designed with multi-functional capability by incorporating both load供电 and display供电 functionality within a single unit. The universal design allows the same plug-in object to serve multiple purposes: powering electrical loads, powering information displays, or both simultaneously, thereby improving adaptability without proportionally increasing complexity.
2Productivity
If manual price tag replacement is used, then the device complexity is low, but the productivity for updating information is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The mechanical system of manual price tag replacement is replaced with an electrical/electronic system. Information displays receive electrical power through the second contact points and can dynamically update pricing information electronically, eliminating the need for physical tag replacement and significantly improving information update productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The information display system enables self-service functionality where pricing information can be updated automatically or remotely without requiring manual intervention. The electrical contact system provides continuous power to the display, allowing it to autonomously present and update information as needed.
3Adaptability or versatility
If electrical contacts are provided for both assembly unit and mounting device, then the adaptability for different components is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Different contact points are provided in different locations: first contact points associated with the assembly unit for electrical loads and second contact points associated with the mounting device for information displays. This local differentiation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall system adaptability.
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AI summary
Proposed is a plug-in object of a shelf system for goods presentation having a plug-in part for a plug-in apparatus of the shelf system into which the plug-in part is able to be plugged in a matching receptacle, the plug-in part forming electrical contact with a contact device in the plug-in apparatus and supplying electrical energy to an assembly unit having electrical contact points, in order to be able to supply electrical energy to an electrical load. According to the invention, in addition to the assembly unit, provision is made, on the plug-in object, for an electrical mounting device (13) having electrical contact points, which electrical mounting device is supplied with electrical energy via the electrical contact and wherein an electrical information display is inserted in the mounting device, the information display being contacted so as to be supplied with electrical energy.