Thin-Body Sliding Tool for Product Display Assembly Repositioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for rearranging product display assemblies in retail environments are time-consuming, requiring the removal and repositioning of products and display assemblies, which wastes time and resources.
Innovation Solution
A device with a body portion that slides between the product display assembly and the shelf, featuring a tapered thickness, made from aluminum or stainless steel, and equipped with lips and magnetic mating features to facilitate easy removal and repositioning without disturbing the products.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If products and product display assemblies are removed and repositioned manually, then product positioning can be changed, but the process takes an undesirably long amount of time
Solution Approach 1:
The device acts as an intermediary tool between the shelf and the product display assembly. It includes a body portion configured to slide between the product display assembly and the shelf, with engagement features that selectively engage the product display assembly. This intermediary device enables efficient movement of the entire assembly without manual product removal.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts the time-consuming task of manually removing and repositioning individual products by using a device that can move the entire product display assembly as a single unit. The device selectively engages with the assembly's engagement features to facilitate its removal and repositioning.
2Ease of operation
If product display assemblies are repositioned on shelves, then product visibility can be improved, but products must be removed from the assemblies first
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the product display items into a single movable assembly with integrated engagement features. The body portion of the device engages with these features to move the entire assembly (products + display structure) together as one unit, eliminating the need to separate and reposition items individually.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is designed with universal engagement features that can selectively engage different product display assemblies. The body portion and engagement mechanisms are configured to work with various assembly types, enabling the same device to reposition multiple different displays efficiently.
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AI summary
A device for moving a product display assembly off of a shelf. The device includes a body portion that is configured to slide between the product display assembly and the shelf. The body portion has a thickness of from about 0.10 inches to about 0.30 inches.