CA2614184A1 - Rotary shelving unit - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
- A47B49/00—Revolving cabinets or racks; Cabinets or racks with revolving parts
- A47B49/002—Cabinets with compartments provided with trays revolving on a horizontal axis
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
- A47F1/00—Racks for dispensing merchandise; Containers for dispensing merchandise
- A47F1/04—Racks or containers with arrangements for dispensing articles, e.g. by means of gravity or springs
- A47F1/12—Racks or containers with arrangements for dispensing articles, e.g. by means of gravity or springs dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
- A47F1/125—Racks or containers with arrangements for dispensing articles, e.g. by means of gravity or springs dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack with an article-pushing device
- A47F1/126—Racks or containers with arrangements for dispensing articles, e.g. by means of gravity or springs dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack with an article-pushing device the pushing device being urged by spring means
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
- A47F3/00—Show cases or show cabinets
- A47F3/08—Show cases or show cabinets with arrangements for continuously or intermittently moving the merchandise
- A47F3/085—Show cases or show cabinets with arrangements for continuously or intermittently moving the merchandise around a horizontal axis
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
- A47F5/00—Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
- A47F5/02—Rotary display stands
- A47F5/03—Rotary display stands with horizontal rotation axis
Description
ROTARY SHELVING UNIT
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a rotary shelf assembly that will increase the linier shelf space for the retail industry and in accordance with tobacco legislation' in particular, protects and hides the product or merchandise from public view.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a rotary shelf assembly that will increase the linier shelf space for the retail industry and in accordance with tobacco legislation' in particular, protects and hides the product or merchandise from public view.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The retail industry is always looking for ways to increase the amount of display space in a retail store as a result of an explosion of new products being launched. Standard horizontal shelving in stores consists of a flat shelf to display product on. Often, there is a tremendous amount of wasted space behind the front facing of thin packed product like tobacco, DVD's, razor blades etc, when they are displayed on a standard flat shelf. For example, on an 18" shelf, a product may only require a 6 inches deep of shelf space, wasting 9" of space in behind the front facing of the product. The present invention Rotary shelving, for example, enables 6 rotating dispensing shelves to be utilized in only 2 ft of wall space/ height of display space. were as with standard flat shelves , 6 shelves would require 40 inches to 48"
of wall space/height. Therefore, the present invention is very much needed and useful in the retail environment. On embodiement of the present invention is that the divider assembly uses a constant force/spring load track. To push product forward and to hold product in place when the rotary shelving unit inverts the shelves. One prior art that does exist are spinners racks, which spin and display product vertically and uses gravity to keep product in place. Spinner racks usually sit on a base on the floor or counter. The present invention is substantially different in the spinners, by spinning and displaying product horizontally and therefore require constant force/
spring load pressure to keep product in place and from falling out when inverted. The present invention can sit on the floor, bases of exisiting fixtures and counter, mounted under the counter away from public sight, above and on the counter using side poles, hung from the ceiling with brackets. As well, the present invention can be stacked on top of each other.
of wall space/height. Therefore, the present invention is very much needed and useful in the retail environment. On embodiement of the present invention is that the divider assembly uses a constant force/spring load track. To push product forward and to hold product in place when the rotary shelving unit inverts the shelves. One prior art that does exist are spinners racks, which spin and display product vertically and uses gravity to keep product in place. Spinner racks usually sit on a base on the floor or counter. The present invention is substantially different in the spinners, by spinning and displaying product horizontally and therefore require constant force/
spring load pressure to keep product in place and from falling out when inverted. The present invention can sit on the floor, bases of exisiting fixtures and counter, mounted under the counter away from public sight, above and on the counter using side poles, hung from the ceiling with brackets. As well, the present invention can be stacked on top of each other.
[0003] In addition to the need for maximizing the shelf space, retailers and particularly those in the tobacco industry are being legislated to remove, hide or cover tobacco product on display from the public. In order to accommodate the tobacco legislation in the past, retailers have removed tobacco product from existing displays and hid the tobacco inventory in drawers until requested by tobacco purchasers. Retailers have also tried to cover the tobacco product on display with a shower curtains type apparatus that hangs from a rod mounted to the ceiling above or attached to the front of the display. Other retailers have had large custom made doors built specifically for their sites that are mounted to the ceiling and/or floor.
These past attempts to hide product from public view require extensive millwork and trade labour, as well as being site-specific and costly to install.
DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION
These past attempts to hide product from public view require extensive millwork and trade labour, as well as being site-specific and costly to install.
DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION
[0004] The invention relates to a rotary shelf that increases the linier shelf space for retail displays and hide can the product or merchandise from view, and in particular, to hide tobacco products or similar products from view in jurisdictions where required by law.
Rotary Shelving Assembly
Rotary Shelving Assembly
[0005] A preferred embodiment of the present invention, as illustrated in the line drawing of Figure 1, Figure 2 and Figure 3, The invention relates to a rotary shelf assembly for holding and displaying product horizontally. The rotary shelving system having at least one shelf, the shelf assembly comprising:
a. An aluminum, steel or plastic extrusion, sheet metal weldment, with a coupling for at least one shelf/dispensing tray, this forms the linear axel of the Rotary shelf.
b. At least one aluminum, steel or plastic shelf/dispensing tray with dividers that adjust to the width of the product c. A top cover that hold product in place when inverted and helps to hide product from view. This cover will be able to support graphics d. Dividers with constant force/ spring load inserts that push product forward and keep product from failing out when inverted. This design has a unique divider, it has a locking feature that will be able to size any size package, in order to make this dispense product effortless the correct facing width for the package must be maintained for the package to be dispensed correctly. The width of this space is determined by the divider. This divider has a locking tab that is located on a slight angle, it is this precise angle that gives the divider the ablity for simple adjustment, of the facing width, then locks into position by twisting the divider to the parallel locking position. This provides instant adjustment and precision facing width.
Another embodiment of the present invention is that it is the Rotary I
Shelving assembly is modular and can be coupled together to fit each various size requirements, and therefore can be mass produced instead of custom made.
Another embodiment of the present invention is that a single or multiple dispensing assembles consisting of an axel and dispensing shelf/tray assemble can be supported by the cabinet/cover housing Another embodiment of the present invention is that a Rotary Shelving assemble housed dispensing units can be stacked on top of each other.
Cabinet for covering and supporting Rotary dispensing unit.
[0007] Another embodiment of the present invention is an aluminum, steel and/
or plastic cabinet/ cover/housing provides a support mechanism for at least one axel coupled to at least one shelf /dispensing unit. An embodiment of the aluminum, steel and/ or plastic cabinet/ cover/housing is that the cover or housing provides a support mechanism for various configurations of doors including, two piece sliding doors, a one piece hinged pull down door that uses a plurality of magnets or looped Velcro to keep doors in the closed position, a one piece retractable door that travels inside two side tracks and can be pulled down or up to open and close and a hinged pop up door. All of the various configurations of doors can be lockable and all of the various configurations of doors are supported by the housing or cover.
Rotary Axel for dispensing shelves/trays.
[0008] Another embodiment of the present invention is the linier axel which is an aluminum, steel or plastic extrusion, sheet metal weldment, with a coupling for at least one shelf/dispensing tray. The shelf or dispensing tray is coupled to the axel by an extrusion that connects the shelf/tray to the axel as shown in diagram FIG
3 and 4, detail "B". The axel may also be made out of a sheet metal weldment that connects the shelf/trays by welding them together . The sheet metal weldment and shelf/trays may also be riveted, bolted or screwed to each other. It is also possible for the axel to be made out of other materials and coupled to the dispensing shelves with glue, rivets or other methods .
[0009] Another embodiment of the present invention is that it is generally produced out of Aluminum, Steel and plastic, however, the present invention can be produced to virtually the same specification in corrugate, glass, wood or wood-composite materials.
Dispensing shelf/ trays assembly.
[0010] Another embodiment of the present invention is its dispensing shelves/trays assembly with divider assembly. The Divider assembly consists of an adjustable rail or track for separating each row or facing of product. Each Divider having a constant force, spring load inserts that push product forward and keep product from falling out when inverted.
[0011 ] In order to utilize the Rotary Shelving with Products that can not be pushed forward, such as sunglasses, will be held in place with clips or pockets.
[0012] In order to utilize the Rotary Shelving with Products that can not be pushed forward, such as sunglasses, will be held in place with clips or pockets.
t = s~= ;:.Other features of the invention will be evident from the disclosure of several embodiments that follows.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
1 is a diagram of an embodiment of the invention showing the rotary shelf assembly inside the housing cabinetlcover.
J,~~~~'~sa;iõ~ ~...FIG. 2 is a diagram of an embodiment of the invention showing the rotary shelf dispenser details including an axel and dispensing trays with top cover and constant force spring load dividers.
r.`}' ,I._ FIG. 3 is a diagram detailing one embodiment showing a side-view of r,.,.. r...,.
the rotary shelf dispenser assembly including an axel and dispensing trays with top cover and with constant force spring load dividers.
LQ ~~~ 61, : 171 .FIG. 4 illustrates detail "B"
"' iu } F~?
_FIG. 5 illustrates detail "C"
~.~......,.~
~,. ,~
!~;~'.~~~j_ I. 6 details the constant force spring load divider details.
FIG. 7 details a side-view cut away of the rotary shelf dispenser assembly and housing cabinet/cover.
[0021 ] Fig. 8 shows an angled inside -view of the Rotary shelf dispenser assembly and housing cabinet/cover.
[0022] Fig. 9 Shows an angled outside -view of the housing cabinet/cover.
[0023] Fig 10 Shows a straight on inside- view of the Rotary shelf dispenser assembly and housing cabinet/cover.
[0024] Fig 11 shows a side view of the housing cabinet cover [0025] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a Hexagon metal weldment Axel.
[0026] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the Dispensing ShelflTray assembly [0027] FIG. 14 is a diagram showing divider, constant force spring load details [0028] FIG. 15 is a diagram showing divider pusher details [0029] FIG. 16 is a diagram showing divider, pusher details [0030] FIG.17 is a rendering of Rotary Shelving unit mounted using poles on a counter.
[0031] FIG 18 is a rendering of the Rotary Shelving unit sitting on a counter or base.
a. An aluminum, steel or plastic extrusion, sheet metal weldment, with a coupling for at least one shelf/dispensing tray, this forms the linear axel of the Rotary shelf.
b. At least one aluminum, steel or plastic shelf/dispensing tray with dividers that adjust to the width of the product c. A top cover that hold product in place when inverted and helps to hide product from view. This cover will be able to support graphics d. Dividers with constant force/ spring load inserts that push product forward and keep product from failing out when inverted. This design has a unique divider, it has a locking feature that will be able to size any size package, in order to make this dispense product effortless the correct facing width for the package must be maintained for the package to be dispensed correctly. The width of this space is determined by the divider. This divider has a locking tab that is located on a slight angle, it is this precise angle that gives the divider the ablity for simple adjustment, of the facing width, then locks into position by twisting the divider to the parallel locking position. This provides instant adjustment and precision facing width.
Another embodiment of the present invention is that it is the Rotary I
Shelving assembly is modular and can be coupled together to fit each various size requirements, and therefore can be mass produced instead of custom made.
Another embodiment of the present invention is that a single or multiple dispensing assembles consisting of an axel and dispensing shelf/tray assemble can be supported by the cabinet/cover housing Another embodiment of the present invention is that a Rotary Shelving assemble housed dispensing units can be stacked on top of each other.
Cabinet for covering and supporting Rotary dispensing unit.
[0007] Another embodiment of the present invention is an aluminum, steel and/
or plastic cabinet/ cover/housing provides a support mechanism for at least one axel coupled to at least one shelf /dispensing unit. An embodiment of the aluminum, steel and/ or plastic cabinet/ cover/housing is that the cover or housing provides a support mechanism for various configurations of doors including, two piece sliding doors, a one piece hinged pull down door that uses a plurality of magnets or looped Velcro to keep doors in the closed position, a one piece retractable door that travels inside two side tracks and can be pulled down or up to open and close and a hinged pop up door. All of the various configurations of doors can be lockable and all of the various configurations of doors are supported by the housing or cover.
Rotary Axel for dispensing shelves/trays.
[0008] Another embodiment of the present invention is the linier axel which is an aluminum, steel or plastic extrusion, sheet metal weldment, with a coupling for at least one shelf/dispensing tray. The shelf or dispensing tray is coupled to the axel by an extrusion that connects the shelf/tray to the axel as shown in diagram FIG
3 and 4, detail "B". The axel may also be made out of a sheet metal weldment that connects the shelf/trays by welding them together . The sheet metal weldment and shelf/trays may also be riveted, bolted or screwed to each other. It is also possible for the axel to be made out of other materials and coupled to the dispensing shelves with glue, rivets or other methods .
[0009] Another embodiment of the present invention is that it is generally produced out of Aluminum, Steel and plastic, however, the present invention can be produced to virtually the same specification in corrugate, glass, wood or wood-composite materials.
Dispensing shelf/ trays assembly.
[0010] Another embodiment of the present invention is its dispensing shelves/trays assembly with divider assembly. The Divider assembly consists of an adjustable rail or track for separating each row or facing of product. Each Divider having a constant force, spring load inserts that push product forward and keep product from falling out when inverted.
[0011 ] In order to utilize the Rotary Shelving with Products that can not be pushed forward, such as sunglasses, will be held in place with clips or pockets.
[0012] In order to utilize the Rotary Shelving with Products that can not be pushed forward, such as sunglasses, will be held in place with clips or pockets.
t = s~= ;:.Other features of the invention will be evident from the disclosure of several embodiments that follows.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
1 is a diagram of an embodiment of the invention showing the rotary shelf assembly inside the housing cabinetlcover.
J,~~~~'~sa;iõ~ ~...FIG. 2 is a diagram of an embodiment of the invention showing the rotary shelf dispenser details including an axel and dispensing trays with top cover and constant force spring load dividers.
r.`}' ,I._ FIG. 3 is a diagram detailing one embodiment showing a side-view of r,.,.. r...,.
the rotary shelf dispenser assembly including an axel and dispensing trays with top cover and with constant force spring load dividers.
LQ ~~~ 61, : 171 .FIG. 4 illustrates detail "B"
"' iu } F~?
_FIG. 5 illustrates detail "C"
~.~......,.~
~,. ,~
!~;~'.~~~j_ I. 6 details the constant force spring load divider details.
FIG. 7 details a side-view cut away of the rotary shelf dispenser assembly and housing cabinet/cover.
[0021 ] Fig. 8 shows an angled inside -view of the Rotary shelf dispenser assembly and housing cabinet/cover.
[0022] Fig. 9 Shows an angled outside -view of the housing cabinet/cover.
[0023] Fig 10 Shows a straight on inside- view of the Rotary shelf dispenser assembly and housing cabinet/cover.
[0024] Fig 11 shows a side view of the housing cabinet cover [0025] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a Hexagon metal weldment Axel.
[0026] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the Dispensing ShelflTray assembly [0027] FIG. 14 is a diagram showing divider, constant force spring load details [0028] FIG. 15 is a diagram showing divider pusher details [0029] FIG. 16 is a diagram showing divider, pusher details [0030] FIG.17 is a rendering of Rotary Shelving unit mounted using poles on a counter.
[0031] FIG 18 is a rendering of the Rotary Shelving unit sitting on a counter or base.
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| CN110811180A (en) * | 2019-11-13 | 2020-02-21 | 徐正先 | Fragment of brick rack |
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| CN107348755A (en) * | 2017-08-31 | 2017-11-17 | 苏州龙行洲实业有限公司 | One kind can walk Display Rack |
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