CH641338A5

CH641338A5 - Display rack for flat objects of rectangular shape

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Publication number: CH641338A5
Application number: CH123381A
Authority: CH
Inventors: Willy Zuber
Original assignee: Willy Zuber
Priority date: 1981-02-25
Filing date: 1981-02-25
Publication date: 1984-02-29

Abstract

The display rack comprises vertical supports each bearing at least one pair of pulleys (2) between which is stretched an endless belt (3). Each endless belt bears a series of horizontal supports (4), in the form of small rectangular planks intended for carrying objects (6), such as for example recorded cassettes. This display rack offers a large storage surface area which is completely accessible by a simple vertical displacement of the small planks by rotation of the endless belt (3) around the pulleys (2). <IMAGE>

Description

**ATTENTION** debut du champ DESC peut contenir fin de CLMS **. ** ATTENTION ** start of the DESC field may contain end of CLMS **.

REVENDICATIONS 1. Présentoir pour objets plats de forme rectangulaire, notamment pour cassettes de bandes magnétiques enregistrées, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte au moins deux supports verticaux (I) et au moins un support horizontal (4), disposé entre les deux supports verticaux, et fixé, au voisinage de chaque extrémité, à une bande sans fin (3), tendue entre deux poulies rotatives (2) sur des axes solidaires des supports verticaux. CLAIMS 1. Display stand for flat objects of rectangular shape, in particular for cassettes of recorded magnetic tapes, characterized in that it comprises at least two vertical supports (I) and at least one horizontal support (4), disposed between the two vertical supports, and fixed, in the vicinity of each end, to an endless band (3), stretched between two rotary pulleys (2) on axes integral with the vertical supports.

2. Présentoir selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le support horizontal est constitué par une planchette rectangulaire, dont la longueur correspond sensiblement à l'écartement entre les deux supports verticaux, et dont la largeur est sensiblement égale à une dimension des objets placés sur le présentoir. 2. Display according to claim 1, characterized in that the horizontal support is constituted by a rectangular board, the length of which corresponds substantially to the spacing between the two vertical supports, and the width of which is substantially equal to a dimension of the objects placed on the display.

3. Présentoir selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que la planchette comporte des dispositifs de maintien prévus pour assurer la tenue des objets à présenter sur cette planchette. 3. Display according to claim 2, characterized in that the board has holding devices provided to ensure the holding of the objects to be presented on this board.

4. Présentoir selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que chaque support vertical comporte au moins deux poulies rotatives disposées respectivement au sommet et à la base de ce support, et en ce que chaque bande sans fin comporte des organes de fixation pour monter une série de planchettes paralléles les unes aux autres, entre les supports verticaux. 4. Display according to claim 2, characterized in that each vertical support comprises at least two rotary pulleys disposed respectively at the top and at the base of this support, and in that each endless band comprises fixing members for mounting a series of boards parallel to each other, between the vertical supports.

5. Présentoir selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que les dispositifs de maintien des objets à présenter sont agencés pour permettre une mise en place amovible de ces objets. 5. Display according to claim 3, characterized in that the devices for holding the objects to be presented are arranged to allow removable placement of these objects.

6. Présentoir selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que les dispositifs de maintien des objets à présenter comportent au moins une console de base (7), solidaire de la partie inférieure de la planchette, et au moins un organe-ressort agencé pour s'adapter élastiquement à la surface supérieure des objets à présenter. 6. Display according to claim 5, characterized in that the devices for holding the objects to be presented comprise at least one base console (7), integral with the lower part of the board, and at least one spring member arranged to s '' Elastically adapt to the upper surface of the objects to be presented.

7. Présentoir selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une série de supports verticaux, constituant des paires de montants paralléles, dont chaque paire est équipée de deux rubans sans fin entre lesquels sont montées des planchettes horizontales rigides, paralléles entre elles, et comprenant chacune une console de base et un organe-ressort pour maintenir les objets à présenter en appui contre la planchette, chacune des planchettes étant fixée aux deux bandes d'une paire de montants, respectivement en un seul point, de telle maniére que les planchettes servant de support aux objets à présenter puissent se déplacer de bas en haut ou de haut en bas avec les bandes, et basculer autour des poulies pour se déplacer le long de la face arrière du présentoir. 7. Display according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a series of vertical supports, constituting pairs of parallel uprights, each pair of which is equipped with two endless ribbons between which are mounted rigid horizontal boards, parallel to each other, and each comprising a base console and a spring member for holding the objects to be presented in abutment against the board, each of the boards being fixed to the two strips of a pair of uprights, respectively at a single point, in such a way that the boards serving as support for the objects to be presented can move from bottom to top or from top to bottom with the bands, and tilt around the pulleys to move along the rear face of the display.

La présente invention concerne un présentoir pour objets plats de forme rectangulaire, notamment pour des cassettes de bandes magnétiques enregistrées. The present invention relates to a display for flat objects of rectangular shape, in particular for cassettes of recorded magnetic tapes.

On connaît déjà des présentoirs de livres, de cassettes enregistrées ou d'autres objets rectangulaires, dont la face avant comporte une représentation graphique prévue pour être exposée à la vue d'une clientèle à laquelle ces objets sont offerts en vente. Habituellement, ces présentoirs présentent l'un ou l'autre des deux défauts suivants: dans un premier cas, si les objets sont disposés de telle manière que le graphisme ou l'image apposée sur leur face avant soit bien visible, la quantité des objets pouvant être disposés sur le présentoir est très limitée; dans le deuxième cas, si l'on entasse une grande quantité de ces objets sur le présentoir, leur face représentative est cachée, et l'effet publicitaire que l'on cherche à atteindre est manqué. There are already known displays for books, recorded cassettes or other rectangular objects, the front face of which comprises a graphic representation intended to be exposed to the view of a clientele to which these objects are offered for sale. Usually, these displays have one or the other of the following two defects: in a first case, if the objects are arranged in such a way that the graphics or the image affixed on their front face are clearly visible, the quantity of the objects can be arranged on the display is very limited; in the second case, if we pile up a large quantity of these objects on the display, their representative side is hidden, and the advertising effect that we are trying to reach is missed.

C'est pourquoi la présente invention se propose de pallier ces inconvénients en réalisant un présentoir ayant une grande capacité de stockage tout en remplissant parfaitement son rôle, c'est-à-dire présenter les objets exposés au public susceptible de les acheter. Ce but est atteint par un présentoir tel que défini dans la revendication 1. This is why the present invention proposes to overcome these drawbacks by producing a display having a large storage capacity while perfectly fulfilling its role, that is to say presenting the objects exhibited to the public likely to buy them. This object is achieved by a display as defined in claim 1.

La présente invention sera mieux comprise en référence à la description d'un exemple de réalisation et du dessin annexé, dans lequel: la fig. 1 représente une vue en perspective d'un présentoir mural selon l'invention, et la fig. 2 représente une vue partielle en coupe illustrant les organes permettant de monter les objets à présenter sur le présentoir de la fig. 1. The present invention will be better understood with reference to the description of an exemplary embodiment and the attached drawing, in which: fig. 1 represents a perspective view of a wall display unit according to the invention, and fig. 2 shows a partial sectional view illustrating the members for mounting the objects to be presented on the display of FIG. 1.

En référence aux figures, le présentoir décrit comporte une série de supports verticaux 1, constitués par exemple par des planches rectangulaires, dressées contre une paroi. Chacun de ces supports comporte au moins deux poulies 2, disposées respectivement à la base et au sommet du support 1 correspondant. Entre chaque paire de poulies 2 est tendue une bande sans fin 3, se présentant de préférence sous la forme d'une courroie trapézoïdale. Entre deux courroies 3 montées en regard l'une de l'autre sur deux faces opposées de supports 1 sont fixés des supports horizontaux 4, constitués par des planchettes rectangulaires fixées à la courroie 3, en deux points, disposées respectivement à leurs extrémités longitudinales. Cette fixation, illustrée de façon plus précise par la fig. 2, peut être réalisée à l'aide d'un boulon 5 ou d'un rivet, ou de tout autre moyen connu. With reference to the figures, the display unit described comprises a series of vertical supports 1, constituted for example by rectangular boards, erected against a wall. Each of these supports comprises at least two pulleys 2, arranged respectively at the base and at the top of the corresponding support 1. Between each pair of pulleys 2 is stretched an endless band 3, preferably in the form of a V-belt. Between two belts 3 mounted opposite one another on two opposite faces of supports 1 are fixed horizontal supports 4, constituted by rectangular boards fixed to the belt 3, at two points, respectively arranged at their longitudinal ends. This fixing, illustrated more precisely in FIG. 2, can be achieved using a bolt 5 or a rivet, or any other known means.

La longueur des supports horizontaux ou planchettes 4 est légèrement inférieure à l'écart entre deux supports verticaux adjacents 1, de telle sorte que les courroies 3 puissent tourner librement sur les poulies 2 en entraînant vers le haut ou vers le bas les planchettes 4 qui sont fixées à ces courroies. La hauteur des planchettes 4 est sensiblement égale à une dimension, par exemple la hauteur, des objets 6 à présenter. Dans l'exemple illustré, les objets sont soit des livres, soit des cassettes enregistrées. The length of the horizontal supports or boards 4 is slightly less than the distance between two adjacent vertical supports 1, so that the belts 3 can rotate freely on the pulleys 2 by driving upwards or downwards the boards 4 which are attached to these straps. The height of the boards 4 is substantially equal to a dimension, for example the height, of the objects 6 to be presented. In the example illustrated, the objects are either books or recorded cassettes.

Pour assurer le maintien des objets 6 sur les planchettes 4, cellesci sont équipées d'une console de base 7, dont le profil ressemble à un crochet et sert d'appui aux objets 6 disposés verticalement contre les planchettes 4. Pour assurer le maintien de ces objets 6 sur les consoles 7 et contre les planchettes 4, chaque planchette est équipée d'une série de ressorts 8 qui s'appuie élastiquement contre le bord supérieur des objets 6. De cette manière, les objets 6 sont fermement retenus sur leur support. To maintain the objects 6 on the boards 4, these are equipped with a base console 7, whose profile resembles a hook and serves to support the objects 6 arranged vertically against the boards 4. To ensure the maintenance of these objects 6 on the consoles 7 and against the boards 4, each board is equipped with a series of springs 8 which bears elastically against the upper edge of the objects 6. In this way, the objects 6 are firmly retained on their support .

Grâce à l'articulation des planchettes 4 sur les courroies 3, obtenue au moyen des organes de fixation 5, les planchettes peuvent tourner autour des poulies 2 et se déplacer longitudinalement le long de la face avant du présentoir. Il est bien évident que le long de la paroi arrière, les cassettes sont dans une position renversée, de sorte que le dispositif représenté par la fig. 1 est un modèle mural où seule la face avant est accessible au public. Toutefois, si l'on souhaite placer le présentoir au milieu d'un magasin, il suffit de lui adjoindre une seconde unité, les deux éléments étant tournés dos à dos. Pour cette raison, le présentoir décrit a une capacité de stockage très importante, puisqu'il offre une double surface de rangement, parfaitement accessible par simple rotation des poulies 2. Thanks to the articulation of the boards 4 on the belts 3, obtained by means of the fixing members 5, the boards can rotate around the pulleys 2 and move longitudinally along the front face of the display. It is obvious that along the rear wall, the cassettes are in an inverted position, so that the device shown in FIG. 1 is a wall model where only the front side is accessible to the public. However, if one wishes to place the display in the middle of a store, it suffices to add a second unit to it, the two elements being turned back to back. For this reason, the display unit described has a very large storage capacity, since it offers a double storage surface, perfectly accessible by simple rotation of the pulleys 2.

Bien entendu, la forme, les dimensions et la disposition des planchettes et des supports verticaux peuvent être variées selon les utilisations. Dans l'exemple représenté, les planchettes 4 sont réalisées d'une pièce avec la console-support 7. Cette console peut être réalisée à l'aide d'une baguette profilée dont la longueur correspond à celle de la planchette, ou sous forme de tronçons segmentés dont le nombre correspond à celui des objets prévus pour être placés côte à côte sur un même support horizontal. Le nombre des supports verticaux 1 peut être quelconque. Chaque paire de ces supports définit une unité de présentation à laquelle peuvent être ajoutées d'autres unités de présentation, en fonction des besoins réels de l'utilisateur et de la place disponible. En conséquence, le présentoir décrit constitue un dispositif modulaire adaptable à tous les besoins. Of course, the shape, the dimensions and the arrangement of the boards and the vertical supports can be varied according to the uses. In the example shown, the boards 4 are made in one piece with the support console 7. This console can be made using a profiled rod whose length corresponds to that of the board, or in the form of segmented sections whose number corresponds to that of the objects intended to be placed side by side on the same horizontal support. The number of vertical supports 1 can be any. Each pair of these supports defines a presentation unit to which other presentation units can be added, according to the real needs of the user and the space available. Consequently, the display unit described constitutes a modular device adaptable to all needs.

Claims

1. Display stand for flat objects of rectangular shape, in particular for cassettes of recorded magnetic tapes, characterized in that it comprises at least two vertical supports (I) and at least one horizontal support (4), disposed between the two vertical supports, and fixed, in the vicinity of each end, to an endless band (3), stretched between two rotary pulleys (2) on axes integral with the vertical supports.

2. Display according to claim 1, characterized in that the horizontal support is constituted by a rectangular board, the length of which corresponds substantially to the spacing between the two vertical supports, and the width of which is substantially equal to a dimension of the objects placed on the display.

3. Display according to claim 2, characterized in that the board has holding devices provided to ensure the holding of the objects to be presented on this board.

4. Display according to claim 2, characterized in that each vertical support comprises at least two rotary pulleys disposed respectively at the top and at the base of this support, and in that each endless band comprises fixing members for mounting a series of boards parallel to each other, between the vertical supports.

5. Display according to claim 3, characterized in that the devices for holding the objects to be presented are arranged to allow removable placement of these objects.

6. Display according to claim 5, characterized in that the devices for holding the objects to be presented comprise at least one base console (7), integral with the lower part of the board, and at least one spring member arranged to s '' Elastically adapt to the upper surface of the objects to be presented.

7. Display according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a series of vertical supports, constituting pairs of parallel uprights, each pair of which is equipped with two endless ribbons between which are mounted rigid horizontal boards, parallel to each other, and each comprising a base console and a spring member for holding the objects to be presented in abutment against the board, each of the boards being fixed to the two strips of a pair of uprights, respectively at a single point, in such a way that the boards serving as support for the objects to be presented can move from bottom to top or from top to bottom with the bands, and tilt around the pulleys to move along the rear face of the display.

The present invention relates to a display for flat objects of rectangular shape, in particular for cassettes of recorded magnetic tapes.

There are already known displays for books, recorded cassettes or other rectangular objects, the front face of which comprises a graphic representation intended to be exposed to the view of a clientele to which these objects are offered for sale. Usually, these displays have one or the other of the following two defects: in a first case, if the objects are arranged in such a way that the graphics or the image affixed on their front face are clearly visible, the quantity of the objects can be arranged on the display is very limited; in the second case, if we pile up a large quantity of these objects on the display, their representative side is hidden, and the advertising effect that we are trying to reach is missed.

This is why the present invention proposes to overcome these drawbacks by producing a display having a large storage capacity while perfectly fulfilling its role, that is to say presenting the objects exhibited to the public likely to buy them. This object is achieved by a display as defined in claim 1.

The present invention will be better understood with reference to the description of an exemplary embodiment and the attached drawing, in which: fig. 1 represents a perspective view of a wall display unit according to the invention, and fig. 2 shows a partial sectional view illustrating the members for mounting the objects to be presented on the display of FIG. 1.

With reference to the figures, the display unit described comprises a series of vertical supports 1, constituted for example by rectangular boards, erected against a wall. Each of these supports comprises at least two pulleys 2, arranged respectively at the base and at the top of the corresponding support 1. Between each pair of pulleys 2 is stretched an endless band 3, preferably in the form of a V-belt. Between two belts 3 mounted opposite one another on two opposite faces of supports 1 are fixed horizontal supports 4, constituted by rectangular boards fixed to the belt 3, at two points, respectively arranged at their longitudinal ends. This fixing, illustrated more precisely in FIG. 2, can be achieved using a bolt 5 or a rivet, or any other known means.

The length of the horizontal supports or boards 4 is slightly less than the distance between two adjacent vertical supports 1, so that the belts 3 can rotate freely on the pulleys 2 by driving upwards or downwards the boards 4 which are attached to these straps. The height of the boards 4 is substantially equal to a dimension, for example the height, of the objects 6 to be presented. In the example illustrated, the objects are either books or recorded cassettes.

To maintain the objects 6 on the boards 4, these are equipped with a base console 7, whose profile resembles a hook and serves to support the objects 6 arranged vertically against the boards 4. To ensure the maintenance of these objects 6 on the consoles 7 and against the boards 4, each board is equipped with a series of springs 8 which bears elastically against the upper edge of the objects 6. In this way, the objects 6 are firmly retained on their support .

Thanks to the articulation of the boards 4 on the belts 3, obtained by means of the fixing members 5, the boards can rotate around the pulleys 2 and move longitudinally along the front face of the display. It is obvious that along the rear wall, the cassettes are in an inverted position, so that the device shown in FIG. 1 is a wall model where only the front side is accessible to the public. However, if one wishes to place the display in the middle of a store, it suffices to add a second unit to it, the two elements being turned back to back. For this reason, the display unit described has a very large storage capacity, since it offers a double storage surface, perfectly accessible by simple rotation of the pulleys 2.

Of course, the shape, the dimensions and the arrangement of the boards and the vertical supports can be varied according to the uses. In the example shown, the boards 4 are made in one piece with the support console 7. This console can be made using a profiled rod whose length corresponds to that of the board, or in the form of segmented sections whose number corresponds to that of the objects intended to be placed side by side on the same horizontal support. The number of vertical supports 1 can be any. Each pair of these supports defines a presentation unit to which other presentation units can be added, according to the real needs of the user and the space available. Consequently, the display unit described constitutes a modular device adaptable to all needs.

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