Product Display Header with Elastic Self-Positioning for Retail Setup
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current product display systems require manual labor to set up graphic headers at retail locations, as they often ship separately and need to be attached via plastic rivets or clips, which is inefficient and labor-intensive.
Innovation Solution
A product display system with a display header that includes a header board and elastic members, which moves from a shipping position to a display position automatically when the protective cover is removed, eliminating the need for manual setup by using elastic members to bias the header board into place within a pocket defined by the product-support structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual labor is used to set up graphic headers at retail locations, then the headers can be attached securely, but the process becomes labor-intensive and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The header board automatically moves from shipping position to display position using elastic members that bias it into place within the pocket, eliminating the need for manual attachment by workers at the retail location
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic members are pre-configured within the pocket structure to automatically bias the header board into its display position upon arrival, performing the setup action in advance before the product reaches the retail location
2Reliability
If the header board is positioned for display during shipping, then it is visible, but it occupies unnecessary space and may be damaged during transit
Solution Approach 1:
The header board is designed to be movable between two positions: a shipping position where it is obscured and protected during transit, and a display position where it is visible to customers. The elastic members enable this dynamic transition
Solution Approach 2:
The header mount structure is segmented into a pocket that receives the header board, allowing the header board to be separated from the product-support structure during shipping and automatically positioned when needed at the retail location
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Automatically positions the graphic header board upon arrival at the retail location, reducing labor costs and ensuring compliance with retail display requirements without the need for user intervention in setup, as the elastic members facilitate the transition from shipping to display position.
Implementation Method 1
The header mount includes a pair of elastic members. The elastic members are configured to move the header board from the shipping position to the display position at the selection of a user.
Data Source
AI summary
A product display in accordance with the present disclosure includes a display header and a product-support structure. The display header is coupled to the product-support structure for showing product indicia related to products stored in the product-support structure to a customer at a retail location.