CN104968241A - Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism - Google Patents

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism Download PDF

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CN104968241A
CN104968241A CN201380072658.7A CN201380072658A CN104968241A CN 104968241 A CN104968241 A CN 104968241A CN 201380072658 A CN201380072658 A CN 201380072658A CN 104968241 A CN104968241 A CN 104968241A
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T.迪保罗
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47FSPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
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    • A47F1/04Racks or containers with arrangements for dispensing articles, e.g. by means of gravity or springs
    • A47F1/12Racks or containers with arrangements for dispensing articles, e.g. by means of gravity or springs dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
    • A47F1/125Racks 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
    • A47F1/126Racks 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 product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes at least one tray having a front rounded portion and defining a plurality of apertures and having two sides. A lip may extend upward from the front rounded portion of the at least one tray. A front shelf may extend forward from the lip. The at least one tray may include one divider extending upwardly from each of the two sides and a front wall. The front wall may include a top wall, a bottom wall, and two side legs. The front wall, bottom wall, and two side legs may form a wall aperture and the front wall may include a plurality of projections configured to engage with the plurality of apertures on the tray.

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With the management of product display systems of rail-free pusher mechanism
The cross reference of related application
This application is the No.13/564 submitted on August 1st, 2012, the U.S. part continuation application of 575, No.13/564, the No.61/530 of 575 application requirement 2011 submissions on September 2, 736, the No.61/542 that on October 3rd, 2011 submits to, the No.61/553 that on October 31st, 473 and 2011 submits to, the rights and interests of the U.S. Provisional Application of 545 and be the No.12/639 submitted on December 16th, 2009, (it is with U.S. Patent No. 8 in the U.S. part continuation application of 656, 322, 544 obtain the authorization), No.12/639, 656 applications are the No.12/357 submitted on January 22nd, 2009, (it is with U.S. Patent No. 8 in the U.S. part continuation application of 860, 453, 850 obtain the authorization), No.12/357, 860 applications are the No.11/760 submitted on June 8th, 2007, (it is with U.S. Patent No. 8 in the U.S. part continuation application of 196, 312, 999 obtain the authorization), No.11/760, 196 applications are the No.11/411 submitted on April 25th, 2006, (it is with U.S. Patent No. 7 in the U.S. part continuation application of 761, 823, 734 obtain the authorization), No.11/411, the No.60/716 of 761 application requirement 2005 submissions on September 12, the No.60/734 that on November 8th, 362 and 2005 submits to, the rights and interests of 692 U.S. Provisional Applications.The application also requires the U.S. Provisional Application No.61/735 that on December 11st, 2012 submits to, the rights and interests of 831.All above-mentioned applications are incorporated herein by reference.
Technical field
Exemplary embodiment of the present invention is usually directed to the display rack assembly for sell goods and more specifically relates to the display rack assembly of improvement mechanism had for showing and release product on display rack.
Background technology
Known retail and wholesale shop (such as convenience store, pharmacy, grocery store, discount store, toyshop etc.) need to use a large amount of display racks, for storage products with to client's exhibiting product.When exhibiting product, desirably allow the product orientation on display rack be towards the front portion of display rack, make product can be seen by the customer and obtain.When for shop and when showing refrigerator or the refrigerator of such as soft drink, energy drink, bottled water and other are bottled or tinned drink is such product, these products expected also are orientated as towards the front portion of display rack and can be seen by the customer and obtain.
In order to realize this placement of product, known system can comprise inclination supporting plate or bottom surface, and it makes product towards the anterior movements of display rack by gravity.These systems many comprise the bottom surface or display rack, such as polypropylene that plastic material manufactures, the coefficient of friction low due to it and allow product easily to slide along ramped bottom surface or surface.But through after a while, these surfaces can be hindered by chip or stickum, suppress product suitably to slide, sometimes make some product overturnings, stop that additional product moves to the front portion of display rack thus.
Other system comprises use pusher system, to be promoted the front portion of product towards display rack when the product of display rack front portion is removed.Known pusher system is usually installed to track and comprises pusher plate and disc spring, with by product forced forward.Occasionally, when this system of this use, and through after a while, track can be hindered by dirt or cohesive material, and this can hinder the proper handling of pusher system in track.In addition, depend on by product sold size, shape and weight, known pusher plate can turn over backward once in a while or bend, and makes pusher mechanism be bonded in track thus.In these cases, the front portion of product towards display rack can promote by pusher mechanism inadequately.
An exemplary embodiment relates to by providing railless pusher system and improves existing marketing system, and it is applicable to the marketing system of gravity work (i.e. inclination display rack or supporting plate) and the marketing system not relying on gravity.
Summary of the invention
Exemplary embodiment relates to the management of product display systems for sell goods on display rack.This embodiment comprises use rail-free pusher mechanism, advances in its surface along product place.Rail-free system overcomes use track to keep and to guide the known problem of known pusher mechanism.But should be appreciated that, the principle of this embodiment can be used for the system of the track comprised for installing pusher mechanism etc.
The bottom surface that pusher mechanism can comprise pusher plate and extend in pusher plate front.Smooth disc spring or other biased elements are connected to pusher plate rear operably and extend past the bottom surface of pusher mechanism and reach the front portion of display rack.Alternatively, smooth disc spring or biased element may extend past separator and reach the front portion of display rack assembly.By this structure, pusher plate prevent operate during overturning and to palintrope.
Exemplary embodiment also comprises, by the product of pushing mechanism in level or non-inclined display rack or surface, and for by the system of gravity work, or for using gravity as the system of the mechanism of being actuated towards the front portion of display rack by product.
According to the embodiment of exemplary illustrative of the present invention, pusher plate can limit recessed promotion surface, for promoting cylindrical product, and such as soft drink bottles or jar, and holding plate centralized positioning is in orbit with at the rear of product.Alternatively, pusher plate can limit smooth promotion surface, described smooth promotions surface can further thereon edge comprise curved ribs or similar structure, described rib or structure also can be used for promotion cylindrical product.
According to the embodiment of another exemplary illustrative of the present invention, the bottom surface of pusher mechanism can comprise groove or cut out portion, pusher mechanism to be aimed at relative to disc spring.Further, the bottom surface of system also can comprise the flat end for receiving disc spring and attach it to groove or the cut out portion of bottom surface.Spring end can be placed on the end of disc spring, disc spring to be installed to the bottom surface of system.Alternatively, the end of disc spring can be installed to the separator of assembly.
According to another exemplary embodiment, the adapter for management of product display systems can be positioned at the bottom surface of display systems.Adapter can comprise plane surface, and it has and to stretch out and in an essentially parallel fashion through at least two ribs of plane surface from plane surface.Disc spring can be positioned at and extend in parallel between rib.By this structure, to can be positioned on rib by product sold, and not be located immediately on disc spring, to strengthen travelling forward of certain series products, such as beverage can.
In another replacement, installation component may be used for the bottom surface end of disc spring being installed to system.For these systems, it comprises isolated sliding rail, and it is linked together by connection rib, and installation component can be snapped into or otherwise be arranged on bottom surface and between sliding rail.
In in another replacement, rail-free pusher system is modified to for existing display rack assembly.Rail-free pusher system is placed in existing display system by this permission, as the low cost alternative to the whole rail-free pusher assembly of purchase.
In a further exemplary embodiment, disc spring can be installed to retainer.The end of disc spring can directly be installed to retainer or alternatively end can be installed to retainer via adapter.Adapter can have sweep, and described sweep is received in the curved duct of the respective shapes in retainer, so that spring end is fixed to component exhibiting.
In a further exemplary embodiment, supporting plate can connect attachment, to form display rack assembly via dovetail groove.In addition, separator can be adjusted, and makes the width of product line can be suitable for receiving the product of different size.
According to another exemplary embodiment, management of product display systems can be arranged as stackable configurations.Assembly can be provided with the first supporting plate and the second supporting plate, its each there is the first wall and the second wall.First and second supporting plates each be suitable for receiving pusher mechanism and retainer mechanism.First and second distance pieces are installed to the first and second supporting plates, for by top of each other stacking for the first and second supporting plates.First and second distance pieces can be provided with multiple pawl, and the first supporting plate and the second supporting plate each can be provided with the sleeve of multiple respective shapes, for receiving multiple pawl.
According to another exemplary embodiment, management of product display systems can comprise at least one supporting plate, and at least one supporting plate described has anterior circular portion and limits multiple hole and have both sides.Lip upwards can extend from the anterior circular portion of at least one supporting plate.Anterior display rack can extend forward from lip.At least one supporting plate can comprise from both sides and each separator upwards extended of antetheca.Antetheca can comprise top wall, base wall and two side legs.Antetheca, base wall and two side legs can form wall hole, and antetheca can comprise multiple protuberance, and described multiple protuberance is configured to engage the multiple holes on supporting plate.
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Fig. 1 shows the decomposition view such as axle such as grade of the exemplary embodiment of management of product display systems of the present invention.
Fig. 2 shows the isometric views of the exemplary pusher mechanism being installed to exemplary supporting plate of the present invention or product channels.
Fig. 3 shows another isometric views of the system of Fig. 2 product being placed in system.
Fig. 4 shows another isometric views multiple product being placed in the system of Fig. 2 of system.
Fig. 5 shows the rearview such as axle such as grade of the system of Fig. 4.
Fig. 6 shows the alternative embodiment of supporting plate of the present invention or product channels.
Fig. 7 shows the exemplary end of the end for disc spring, and it may be used for management of product display systems of the present invention.
Fig. 8 shows the exemplary end of the Fig. 7 on the surface being installed to supporting plate or product channels.
Fig. 9 shows the exemplary end of the Fig. 7 of the end being installed to disc spring.
Figure 10 shows the exemplary end of the Fig. 7 of the end being installed to disc spring.
Figure 11 shows the isometric views of the replacement exemplary embodiment of management of product display systems of the present invention.
Figure 12 shows another isometric views of the system of Figure 11.
Figure 13 shows the front view of the system of Figure 11.
Figure 14 shows the top view of the system of Figure 11.
Figure 15 shows the rear view of the system of Figure 11.
Figure 16 shows the isometric views that may be used for adapter of the present invention.
Figure 17 shows the front view of the adapter of Figure 16.
Figure 18 shows the exemplary mounting structure of adapter of the present invention.
Figure 19 shows the isometric views of mounting adapter of the present invention.
Figure 20 shows the front view of mounting adapter of the present invention.
Figure 21 shows the isometric views of the replacement exemplary embodiment of management of product display systems of the present invention.
Figure 22 shows the upward view such as axle such as grade of exemplary installation component, and it may be used for the bottom surface end of disc spring being installed to display systems.
Figure 23 shows the top view such as axle such as grade of the exemplary installation component of Figure 22.
Figure 24 shows the exemplary installation component of the Figure 22 of the end being installed to disc spring, and disc spring is installed to exemplary pusher plate.
Figure 25 shows another view of the exemplary installation component of the Figure 22 of the end being installed to disc spring, and disc spring is installed to exemplary pusher plate.
Figure 26 shows the exemplary installation component of Figure 22, and attached disc spring is installed to the bottom surface of system.
Figure 27 shows the exemplary installation component of the Figure 22 be arranged on system terrestrial.
Figure 28 shows the isometric views of the replacement exemplary embodiment of management of product display systems of the present invention.
Figure 29 shows the low coverage isometric views of the supporting plate of the exemplary embodiment of Figure 28.
Figure 29 A shows the sectional view of the exemplary embodiment of Figure 28, shows the first fixing means.
Figure 29 B shows the sectional view of the exemplary embodiment of Figure 28, shows the second fixing means.
Figure 30 shows the low coverage isometric views of the embodiment of Figure 28, shows rivet by spring attaches to supporting plate.
Figure 31 shows the isometric views of the embodiment of the Figure 28 in the steel wire display rack being assembled into and being pre-existing in.
Figure 32 shows the isometric views of the embodiment of the Figure 28 in the steel wire display rack being assembled in and being pre-existing in.
Figure 33 shows the isometric views of the exemplary embodiment of display systems.
Figure 34 shows the isometric views of the exemplary embodiment of display systems.
Figure 35 shows the isometric views of the exemplary embodiment of adapter.
Figure 36 shows the isometric views of the exemplary embodiment of retainer.
Figure 37 shows the side view of the exemplary embodiment of display systems.
Figure 38 shows the isometric views of the exemplary embodiment of display systems.
Figure 39 shows the isometric views of the exemplary embodiment of display systems.
Figure 40 shows the isometric views of the exemplary embodiment of display systems.
Figure 41 A shows the side cross-sectional view of the exemplary embodiment of separator.
Figure 41 B shows the front view of the exemplary embodiment of display systems.
Figure 41 C shows the close up view in the cross section of Figure 41 B.
Figure 41 D shows the front view of the exemplary embodiment of separator.
Figure 42 shows the isometric views of the exemplary embodiment of display systems.
Figure 43 shows the isometric views of the exemplary embodiment of display systems.
Figure 44 shows the isometric views of the exemplary embodiment of management of product display systems.
Figure 45 shows another isometric views of the exemplary embodiment of management of product display systems, wherein has product in system.
Figure 46 shows the top view of another exemplary embodiment of management of product display systems, wherein has product in system.
Figure 47 shows the rearview such as axle such as grade of the exemplary embodiment of management of product display systems, wherein has product in system.
Figure 48 shows the isometric views of the exemplary embodiment of the pusher mechanism being installed to separator.
Figure 49 shows another isometric views of separator and the pusher mechanism being assembled into management of product display systems.
Figure 50 shows the isometric views of another exemplary embodiment of management of product display systems.
Figure 51 shows another isometric views of the exemplary embodiment of the management of product display systems of the Figure 50 not having product.
Figure 52 shows the exploded isometric view of the exemplary embodiment of the management of product display systems of Figure 50.
Figure 53 shows the isometric views of another exemplary embodiment of management of product display systems.
Figure 54 shows the isometric views of pusher spring attaches to the exemplary attaching structures of the management of product display systems display rack of Figure 53.
Figure 55 shows the example arrangement isometric views of pusher spring attaches to the display rack of the management of product display systems of Figure 53.
Figure 56 shows the isometric views of pusher spring attaches to the exemplary attaching structures of the management of product display systems display rack of Figure 53.
Figure 57 shows the isometric views of pusher spring attaches to the exemplary attaching structures of the management of product display systems display rack of Figure 53.
Figure 58 shows the isometric views of the exemplary embodiment of management of product display systems and its some aspects.
Figure 59 A-C shows the isometric views of the embodiment of the management of product display systems of Figure 58.
Figure 60 shows the isometric views of the embodiment of the management of product display systems of Figure 58.
Figure 61 shows the isometric views of the embodiment of management of product display systems.
Figure 62 top partial view diagram of the embodiment shown in Figure 61.
Figure 63 shows the part rear view of the embodiment shown in Figure 61.
Figure 64 shows the front view of the embodiment shown in Figure 61.
Figure 65 shows another perspective view of the embodiment shown in Figure 61.
Figure 66 shows another top view of the embodiment shown in Figure 61.
Figure 67 shows another perspective view of the embodiment shown in Figure 61.
Figure 68 shows another perspective view of the embodiment shown in Figure 61.
Figure 69 shows the upward view of pallet, and pallet can be combined with the embodiment shown in Figure 61.
Figure 70 shows the side perspective view of the supporting plate of the Figure 69 for the embodiment shown in Figure 61.
Figure 71 shows the rear view of Figure 69 supporting plate.
Figure 72 shows the opposite side perspective view of the supporting plate of the Figure 69 for the embodiment shown in Figure 61.
Figure 73 shows the birds-eye perspective of the supporting plate of the Figure 69 for the embodiment shown in Figure 61.
Figure 74 shows the opposite side perspective view of the supporting plate of the Figure 69 for the embodiment shown in Figure 61.
Figure 75 shows another birds-eye perspective of the supporting plate of the Figure 69 for the embodiment shown in Figure 61.
Figure 76 shows the side see-through view of the supporting plate of Figure 69.
Figure 77 shows the opposite side see-through view of the supporting plate of Figure 69.
Figure 78 shows the front perspective view of the supporting plate of Figure 69.
Figure 79 shows the back perspective view of the supporting plate of Figure 69.
Figure 80 A shows the isometric views of the embodiment of management of product display systems.
Figure 80 B shows the exploded isometric view of the embodiment of management of product display systems.
Figure 81 A shows the isometric views of the embodiment of management of product display systems.
Figure 81 B shows the exploded isometric view of the embodiment of management of product display systems.
Figure 82 A shows the exploded isometric view of the embodiment of management of product display systems.
Figure 82 B shows the exploded isometric view of the embodiment of management of product display systems.
Figure 82 C shows the isometric views of the embodiment of management of product display systems.
Figure 82 D shows the exploded isometric view of the embodiment of management of product display systems.
Before the embodiments of the invention are explained in detail, should be understood that the present invention is not limited to hereinafter to describe or the layout of the parts shown in accompanying drawing and the details of structure.The present invention has other embodiments and can implement in every way.Further, should understand wording used herein and term is to be considered to restriction for the purpose of description and not." to comprise " and the use of " having " and its version should comprise project listed thereafter and the equivalent form of value thereof, and the gentle equivalent form of value of its extra project.Further, term " installation ", " installing " or " just installing " mean and broadly comprise installation, attachment, connect or connect part to any technology of another part or method, no matter are direct or indirectly.
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The present invention can implement in a variety of manners.See accompanying drawing, wherein identical Reference numeral indicates identical element, and Fig. 1 shows the decomposition view such as axle such as grade of exemplary embodiment.Exemplary sales system 10 comprises product dispensation supporting plate (product dispensing tray) 12, has installed exemplary trackless road pusher mechanism 14 in this supporting plate.As described in detail below, pusher mechanism 14 to be assemblied in supporting plate 12 and along the surface sliding of supporting plate, and does not use track, slide rail or guiding piece (it is generally used for the pusher mechanism of routine to remain to the bottom surface of supporting plate or supporting plate).Pusher mechanism limits pusher plate and pusher bottom surface, and described pusher bottom surface extends in pusher plate front.Disc spring can extend past pusher bottom surface and operatively be connected to supporting plate in the anterior position of supporting plate.In one aspect of the invention, to can be placed in supporting plate by product sold and can be seated on pusher bottom surface and disc spring in the front of pusher plate.By this structure, the weight of product will prevent pusher plate from translating into, to guarantee the suitable promotion of product.In addition, the problem relevant to the chip or stickum that hinder known pusher system (it uses track, slide rail or guiding piece) validity has been eliminated.Other aspects of the present invention, embodiment and feature and being taught in hereafter is described in detail.
Exemplary supporting plate 12 can defining surface 16 and one or more separate plates or separator 18, so that supporting plate is divided into multirow, to place product.In replacing, supporting plate 12 can be display rack or any other surface, and product can be placed on it for selling.Surface 16 can be the surface of solids or the surface defining multiple isolated hole 20, and described hole by multiple ribs 22 separately.Hole 20 and rib 22 provide a surface, and it allows the product be placed on this surface slidably to move and also allows liquid and dirt through hole 20, and they are not assembled on surface 16.Surface 16 can manufacture with any suitable material, and it allows product slidably motion on surface 16.Other surfaces or bottom surface structure are known and can adopt principle of the present invention.
As shown in Figures 9 and 10, surface 16 can limit rounded ends part 24, and it comprises groove or cut out portion 26.End sections 24 can be the circular shape of product be placed on supporting plate with coupling.Such as, shown end sections 24 is circular or limits semicircular in shape, to mate the profile that can be placed in the bottle on end sections 24 or jar in supporting plate.Other shapes of end sections may be used for the present invention, and this depends on will by product sold.
Groove 26 may be used for receiving and installing the end 29 of disc spring (coiled spring) 30 or similar biased element.Groove 26 can limit relative angled edge surface 32, and described surface is linked by edge 34.Edge 34 preferably across the widthwise central location through being formed in the product line in supporting plate 12 and the length perpendicular to supporting plate extend.This structure will make disc spring 30 relative to supporting plate 12 centralized positioning and extended in an essentially parallel fashion relative to the length of supporting plate by permission spring.In other words, the center of the product line formed by supporting plate or near, the length allowing spring 30 along supporting plate 12 extends by the shown edge 34 of groove 26.It will be understood by those skilled in the art that position and the structure change of groove depend on that the expectation of spring is placed and changes.
Disc spring 30 can limit end 29, and described end is configured to stride across groove 26 and places and be placed on edge 34.In one aspect, the end 29 of disc spring can be V-arrangement and be used as uncinus, and described uncinus makes end 29 surround edge 34, and a part for the end 29 of disc spring extends below the end sections 24 on surface 16.This structure allows disc spring to be easily arranged on supporting plate.
On the other hand, and see Fig. 7, spring end 60 can add the end 29 of spring 30 to, to contribute to spring fitting to system.Spring end 60 can limit many shapes and structure, and this depends on the structure of supporting plate and the surface of spring end needs attachment.Spring end 60 for good and all can be attached to the end 29 of disc spring 30 or it can be dismountable, to allow exchange or the replacing of spring end 60.Spring end 60 can limit one or more hole with plastics manufacture.Hole 61 may be used for the end 29 receiving disc spring 30.Second hole 63 may be used for the tongue-like part or the installation component 65 that receive coupling, and it extends from the surface 16 of supporting plate 12, as mentioned below.By this structure, the end 29 of disc spring 30 is operably connected to supporting plate 12.
On the other hand, the end 29 of disc spring can be snapped in the hole be formed in surface 16, maybe can insert and be fixed to the hole in supporting plate or opening, thus by position for the end 29 of disc spring 30.
Get back to Fig. 1 Fig. 1, separator 18 also may be used for product to be divided into multirow.Separator 18 substantially upwards extends from surface 16 and as shown in Figure 1, can be positioned at the opposition side on surface 16.Alternatively, separator 18 can be positioned at any desired locations on supporting plate 12 or navigate to surface 16.Separator 18 can be formed as the monomer structure with surface 16, or separator 18 can be dismountable, thinks that system provides the flexibility of increase.Separator can be attached to front portion or rear rail, and this depends on system.Separator 18 can limit many structures and can upwards extend any desired distance, with will capable by product sold between the separator height of expectation is provided.This highly can to grade to come adjustable by increasing separator extension.
One or more product retaining member 44 can extend in the front portion of supporting plate 12 and between separator 18.Product retaining member 44 is used as anterior retaining wall or bar, to be remained on by product in supporting plate 12 and to prevent product from deviating from supporting plate 12.These components are also configured to allow the product of the forefront be positioned in supporting plate 12 easily to remove.Product retaining member 44 can be the holding rib of one or more curved shape, as shown in Figure 1.Holding rib shown in these can extend to another separator from a separator, is thus connected separator.Holding rib also can partly extend between the partitions, is illustrated in figure 1 rib 46, to contribute to product to remain in supporting plate.Alternatively, and as shown in Figure 6, product retaining member 44 can be the solid retaining wall 48 of the curved shape extended between the partitions.Retaining wall 48 can be transparent or translucent, to allow product visible on display rack.On the other hand, retaining wall 48 also part can extend between separator 18.In another embodiment shown in Figure 11-15, retaining wall 100 can be attached to the surface of supporting plate and be free of attachment to separator.In this embodiment, retaining wall 100 can form opening 102, and described opening is by upper member 104, and relative crooked sidewall 106 (it limits angled edge 108 further) and floor members 110 limit.Sidewall 106 also can be straight and not bend, and this depends on system.The end of disc spring also can be snapped in bottom surface 110 or use any technology as herein described to be attached to supporting plate.Those skilled in the art can easily understand, and there is the many possible shape and structure that are used for product retaining member 44, and shown structure are only the exemplary embodiments of this many structure.
Get back to Fig. 1, exemplary rail-free pusher mechanism 14 limits pusher plate 50 and pusher bottom surface 52.It can be maybe the structure of separating using known technology to link together that pusher plate 50 and pusher bottom surface 52 can be formed as single monomer structure.In addition, pusher plate 50 and pusher bottom surface 52 can with any known suitable plastic or metal material manufactures.Pusher plate and pusher bottom surface can use any known reinforcement technique to be strengthened.
In one aspect, pusher plate 50 forms curved shape pusher surface or face 54, and it is configured to coupling will by the shape of product sold, such as, plastic bottles containing beverage or jar, as in Figure 3-5.The pusher surface 54 of curved shape allows pusher to keep center to aim at product last in supporting plate.Friction between this structure minimizing pusher and separator wall and towing.In replacing, pusher surface or face can be flat surfaces.On the other hand, smooth pusher surface can be implemented by the rib of curved shape, on the top that described rib is positioned at pusher plate or neighbouring and may be used for making product in supporting plate in and aim at, its mode is similar to the pusher surface 54 of the curved shape shown in Fig. 1.Curved shape rib can limit other shapes and structure, and it allows product that is cylindrical or similar shape suitably to be promoted in supporting plate.Advertisement, product identification information or other product informations can be placed on pusher surface 54.
One or more supporting member 58 (such as rib, wall or gusset) can be positioned at the rear in pusher surface or face 54.Supporting member 58 is configured to support pusher surface 54 and further pusher plate 50 be connected to pusher bottom surface 52.As shown in Figure 5, disc spring 30 is positioned between supporting member 58, and more specifically curling end 57 is positioned between supporting member 58, and described end is used for by pusher plate 50 along supporting plate 12 forced forward, as understood by those skilled in the art.Any technology for operatively disc spring being connected to pusher plate 50 may be used for the present invention.
As shown in Figure 1, pusher bottom surface 52 can be positioned at below pusher plate 50 and can to extend in the front on the pusher surface 54 of pusher plate.Pusher bottom surface 52 can extend any preset distance and extend with any predetermined angular.Such as, pusher bottom surface 52 can be substantially perpendicular to pusher surface 54 extension.In the exemplary embodiment, pusher bottom surface 52 can extend sufficient distance, is placed on pusher bottom surface to allow a product (such as single bottle or jar).On the other hand, pusher bottom surface 52 can be configured to allow more than one product to be placed on pusher bottom surface.Pusher bottom surface 52 can limit any shape, comprises shown round-shaped and can limit any product keep feature, such as rib, wall etc., to be remained on pusher bottom surface by product further on the surface of pusher bottom surface.
As shown in Figure 2, pusher bottom surface 52 can limit elongated passageway, groove or recessed portion 59, and its size is set to, is configured as and is configured so that disc spring 30 is in place.In the exemplary embodiment, passage or groove 59 can extend past bottom surface 52 and relative to pusher plate 50 perpendicular.In in replacing, groove or passage can partly extend or through whole pusher bottom surface 52, as shown in figure 19.This structure allows the correct aligning of pusher plate 50 in supporting plate and location.Groove 59 can limited depth, described degree of depth coupling or exceed the thickness of disc spring 30.By this structure, disc spring 30 will be positioned at pusher bottom surface place or below, and product is not located immediately on disc spring, but this product will be positioned on pusher bottom surface.As shown in figure 19, pusher bottom surface can comprise hole and opening, and chip or other article can pass through this hole and opening.Alternatively, bottom surface can be the surface of solids.
In in replacement of the present invention, as shown in figs. 16-20, adapter 180 can be located on surface 16.See Figure 16 and 17, adapter 180 can comprise the rib 182 of one or more projection, and product can be positioned on described rib.Protruding rib 182 can be extending longitudinally along the length of adapter 180.Adapter 180 can be the smooth extrusion of plastic material (or any other suitable material), and it limits plane surface 184, and one or more rib 182 stretches out from plane surface 184.Adapter 180 can limit rounded ends 185 and comprise groove or cut out portion 186, and disc spring can extend through or through described groove or cut out portion.Rounded ends 185 can be configured to the shape of mating the product be placed on supporting plate.The end 185 of other shapes, groove 186 and adapter 180 may be used for the present invention, and this depends on will by product sold.Adapter 180 can be separate insertable parts or be alternatively and surface 16 integrally formed parts.
See Figure 18, adapter 180 can be easily inserted between surface 16 and separator 18.See Figure 19, once adapter 180 is mounted, then pusher mechanism 14 can be positioned at adapter 180 top on and freely can slide past the rib 182 of adapter 180.Disc spring 30 can extend in a parallel manner and can be positioned at top surface place or the below of rib 182, as more clearly illustrated at Figure 20 between rib 182.By this structure, can be positioned on rib 182 by product sold and slide along rib 182, instead of on disc spring 30.
In in replacing, rib 182 can be the pearl of one or more projection, or series of finger-like thing, and it may be used for subsidiary products motion on surface 16.In an alternative embodiment, rib 182 can be product moving link, such as traveling part or one or more roller or rotating member, and it allows product rolling through rotating member and towards the anterior movements of product demonstration system.Exemplary rollers sub-component comprises RTC Industries, the No.11/257 that Inc. submitted on October 25th, 2005, and assembly disclosed and described in the U. S. application of 718, this application is by reference for being herein incorporated.As the skilled artisan will appreciate, many feasible technology are had to may be used for described pusher mechanism, for the motion of subsidiary products on display rack or bottom surface.
The downside of pusher bottom surface 52 can be smooth surfaces surface, and it freely slides along surface 16.Alternatively, and be similar to above-mentioned, pusher bottom surface 52 can comprise pearl, traveling part, roller etc., and it allows pusher bottom surface along surface sliding, and still makes pusher bottom surface upwards rise to leave surface 16.In an alternative embodiment, the downside of pusher bottom surface can be configured to have track installation component, to allow pusher to be installed to track or slideway, as understood by a person skilled in the art.
Pusher bottom surface limits groove or cut out portion 62 further, and disc spring 30 will through this groove or otch.The end 29 of disc spring 30 by the groove 26 through groove 62 and through surface 16, and uses any technology as above to be installed to supporting plate.
In use, rearward actuated in supporting plate 12 with pusher mechanism 14, the end 29 of disc spring 30 will remain on position as above and beginning is untied winding at pusher plate 50 rear by the spiral end 57 of spring 30.If pusher 14 is allowed to travel forward in supporting plate 14, such as, when product is removed from supporting plate front portion, the spiral end 57 of spring 30 is by winding and force pusher plate 50 to travel forward in supporting plate 12, is actuated the front portion of product towards supporting plate thus.
In an alternate embodiment, disc spring 30 can extend below pusher bottom surface 52, and the situation above pusher bottom surface with through pusher bottom surface is contrary, as shown in drawings.By this structure, groove 59 and groove 62 can be dispensable.
Disc spring 30 can be any biased element, includes but not limited to jointly for the flat spin spring of pusher system.The present invention can use one or more disc spring, and with by pusher mechanism 14 forced forward, this depends on expects application.The coil tension force of spring 30 also can depend on embody rule and change.
See Fig. 2, rail-free pusher mechanism 14 is shown as being installed to supporting plate 12.As directed, pusher mechanism 14 is assemblied in supporting plate 12 between separator 18.The end 29 of disc spring 30 extends through the groove in pusher bottom surface and is installed to supporting plate as above.In use, sliding in the surface 16 along supporting plate 12 by pusher mechanism 14, and does not use track, slideway or guiding piece.As shown in Figure 2, pusher mechanism 14 is shown as and is in anterior position.
See Fig. 3, pusher mechanism 14 is shown as just sells a product 70 in marketing system 10.Prevent product from routing up beyond supporting plate by product retaining member 44.Product 70 can be by any product sold, will comprise shown Sofe drink bottle.As shown in the drawing, product 70 is positioned on pusher bottom surface 52 and disc spring 30, and described disc spring extends below product.On bottom surface 52, the weight of product and product are translated in supporting plate 12 across the location preventing board 50 of spring 30.
See Fig. 4, pusher mechanism 14 is shown as just in marketing system 10, selling multiple product 70.As shown in the drawing, the product of adjacent push device plate 50 is positioned on pusher bottom surface 52 and disc spring 30, and described disc spring 30 extends below product.Other products are positioned on disc spring 30, and described disc spring extends below these products.Alternatively, adapter 180 can be located in systems in which, and in this case, product can be positioned on the rib 182 of the adapter relative with disc spring.Again, on pusher bottom surface 52 weight of product and product across location preventing board 50 overturning in supporting plate of spring 30.In use, remove from the supporting plate front portion near product retaining member 44 with a product, pusher mechanism 14 (being actuated by disc spring 30) is by surplus products driven forward in supporting plate 12, until the product contact product retaining member 44 of forefront.Be removed with more products, continuation is promoted surplus products towards product retaining member 44 by pusher mechanism 14.
See Fig. 5, the rearview of pusher mechanism 14 shows the pusher mechanism 14 of selling multiple product 70 in marketing system 10.Again, the product of adjacent push device plate 50 is positioned on pusher bottom surface 52 and disc spring 30, and described disc spring extends below product.Other products are positioned on disc spring, and disc spring extends below these products.Alternatively, adapter 180 can be located in systems in which, and in this case, product can be positioned on the rib 182 of the adapter relative with disc spring.When near product retaining member 44, a product is removed from the front portion of supporting plate, the winding end 57 of spring 30 is by the pusher plate 50 of pusher mechanism 14 forced forward in supporting plate 12, until the product contact product retaining member 44 of forefront.Winding end 57 can be positioned between two supporting members 58 as shown in the figure.Disc spring keeps between the elements by supporting member.As shown in the figure, pusher bottom surface 52 also can extend below supporting member 58.
See Fig. 6, show the alternative embodiment of pusher supporting plate.By this embodiment, multiple supporting plate 12 can be formed as single many blade assemblies 80.Many supporting plates can have the bottom surface shared with separator 18, and described separator upwards extends from bottom surface, to form multiple supporting plate or row.In this embodiment, product retaining member 44 can be solid element, and it extends between two separators, as mentioned above.One or more any known technologies (comprising clamping, dovetail groove connection, securing member etc.) that can use in many blade assemblies 80 connect in mode side by side or link together.By this structure, many row products can be set to the sale for many products.
As mentioned above, rail-free pusher mechanism 14 may be used for the system of gravity work, that is, this system has supporting plate or product channels, and it is arranged on inclined-plane, with the sale allowing gravity to carry out subsidiary products.Alternatively, rail-free pusher mechanism 14 may be used for non-inclined mode or the system of installing in a horizontal manner, and wherein gravity does not rise the sale of product or plays very little booster action.Rail-free pusher mechanism 14 also may be used for promoting various shapes.
Fig. 7 shows the exemplary end 60 of the end 29 for disc spring 30, and disc spring 30 may be used for marketing system 10.As directed, end 60 is defined for the hole 61 of the end 29 receiving disc spring and the hole 63 for the surface 16 that is installed to supporting plate.As shown in Figure 7, in of alternative embodiment, tongue-like part or installation component 65 can extend below surface 16, and described installation component can be configured to coupling hole 63 and end 60 is snapped into tongue-like part 65, and is snapped into surface 16 thus.
Exemplary end 60 see Fig. 8, Fig. 7 is shown as being installed to tongue-like part or installation component 65.Tongue-like part 65 can be elongated outward extending rib 67, and it is for being snapped into tongue-like part 65 by end 60.It will be understood by those skilled in the art that other technologies may be used for end 60 to be installed to surface 16 and shown technology is only the exemplary embodiment of a this technology.
See Fig. 9, exemplary end 60 is shown as being installed to surface 16 in a snap-fit manner completely, and is more specifically installed to the end sections 24 on the surface 16 of supporting plate 12.The end 29 that it also shows disc spring 30 is installed to the hole 61 of end 60.As shown in Figure 9, the end 29 of disc spring can be inserted into hole 61.Hole 61 is configured to the end 29 of reception disc spring and end 29 is remained on position, and when expecting also to allow the end 29 of disc spring to remove from hole 61 when being thrown off from end by disc spring, removes from system to allow pusher mechanism 14.
See Figure 10, show the end 29 of the disc spring being installed to exemplary end 60 completely.As shown in the drawing, disc spring 30 is operatively connected to the surface 16 of supporting plate 12.As a result, pusher mechanism 14 is installed to supporting plate 12 now.
See Figure 21-27, show the replacement technology for the end 29 of disc spring 30 being installed to merchandise display system.Installation component 130 may be used for the bottom surface 131 end 29 of disc spring being installed to system.For these systems---it comprises isolated sliding rail 132, and track is linked together (Figure 26-27) by connection rib 134, and installation component 130 can be snapped into or to be otherwise arranged on bottom surface 131 and between sliding rail 132.The end of disc spring will be held in place and remain to the bottom surface of system by installation component thus.
See Figure 22-23, installation component 130 can be included in one or more legs 136 of the one side or the multi-lateral of component 130.Leg can be configured to snap fit into the downside of track 132, thus installation component 130 to be remained to the bottom surface of system.Leg 136 can comprise leg end 137, described leg end limits L shape or angled surface, and described surface configuration is the downside of contact track 132 and prevents installation component 130 from rising (only intentional by leg from track 132 lateral bucklings out) from bottom surface.Leg 136 can contact connection rib 134, the slidably motion that described connection rib will prevent installation component 130 relative to bottom surface.See Figure 26, installation component 130 is shown as the bottom surface of the system of being installed to and is more specifically installed to track.Figure 27 shows the front portion being pulled the system of leaving with pusher plate 141, and installation component 130 is held in place.Can use other technologies that installation component 130 is connected to this kind of system terrestrial 131.Such as, the mounting clamp gripping member of separating, one or more securing member, bonding agent or other technologies may be used for installation component 130 to be fixed to bottom surface 131.
See Figure 22-23, installation component 130 also can comprise hole or opening or conduit 138, and it will receive the end 29 of spring.Any technology as herein described or other technologies mounting spring can be used.Spring is held in place by the structure of hole 138 and installation component 130 on installation component 130, is similar to technology as above.
Installation component 130 also can comprise slipping rib 139 on the top surface, and this allows product placed on it, easily more to slide past installation component after the bottom surface being installed to system at installation component.Installation component 130 also can comprise elongated flat body 140, and described elongated flat body extends to the front of the position of leg 136, with after the bottom surface being installed to system at installation component for installation component 130 provides stability.
See Figure 24-25 and 27, pusher plate or pusher mechanism 141 can comprise promotion face 143, and described promotion face is configured to coupling and its form fit with the product promoted.As directed, promotion face 143 can be curved shape, to mate bottle or other cylindrical objects.Pusher plate 141 also can comprise pusher bottom surface 145, is similar to pusher bottom surface as above structure.Pusher bottom surface 145 may further include spring housing 147, and described spring housing receives disc spring 30, to shield and to protect spring.Spring housing 147 can along the direction of spring 30 partly or extend completely across pusher bottom surface 145.Spring housing 147 can have relatively short height and flat surfaces 149, to allow product to be located on it, and does not have remarkable overturning or the inclination of product.
Pusher plate 141 can be positioned on the top of bottom surface 131, with the slide on top on surface, as mentioned above.Pusher plate can be positioned between two product partition walls 153, and described product partition wall is linked together by product retaining member 155.Additional product retaining member 157 can stretch out from product separator.
See Figure 28 and 29, show another replacement technology for the end 29 of disc spring 30 being installed to merchandise display system.In this embodiment, end 29 is riveted to supporting plate 216.
See the Figure 28-32 in alternative embodiment, rail-free pusher system can be improved to and adapt to existing display rack assembly 230, and this assembly may have the product separator be configured in wherein.Such as, in one embodiment, rail-free pusher system can be improved to and adapt to existing steel wire display rack assembly.See Figure 30-32, supporting plate or adapter 216 can have slip bottom surface 222, and described slip bottom surface size can be set to single display rack 234 or size is set to whole display rack width.Slip bottom surface 222 can comprise several salient rib 224, and it contributes to for product sold on supporting plate 216 reduces friction.Should be understood that one or more salient rib 224 may be used for slip bottom surface 222.Alternatively, slip bottom surface 222 can be smooth plane surface, and does not have salient rib.Supporting plate or adapter 216 can be configured to the adapter 180 being similar to Figure 16.
As shown in Figure 28 and 30, the end 29 of disc spring 30 can be riveted to the front end 228 of supporting plate 216 via rivet 229, maybe can be attached by any other attach technology.Supporting plate 216 remains to display rack by any attach technology being applicable to concrete display rack.In one embodiment, and as shown in Figure 29-32, supporting plate 216 can comprise one or more outward extending finger piece or fastener 220, and it can engage one or more steel wires 232 of display rack 234, to be remained on display rack 234 by supporting plate 216.Finger piece or fastener 220 can be extending longitudinally along the length of supporting plate 216, or can open along the length separation of supporting plate.Fastener 220 may be used for supporting plate 216 to be snapped into existing steel wire display rack.As shown in figs. 29 a and 29b, fastener 220A and 220B can limit multiple structure, and it allows supporting plate 216 snap-fitted to display rack.Embodiment shown in Figure 28-32 allows rail-free pusher system to be placed on existing display system, such as steel wire display rack system, as the low cost alternative to whole rail-free pusher assembly.Should be understood that by this embodiment, any pusher mechanism as herein described can be used.
As shown in Figure 33 and 44, in a further exemplary embodiment, show that management system comprises one or more pusher mechanism 286, one or more separator 266, one or more supporting plate 306 and one or more retainer 250.Pusher mechanism 286 can be formed with pusher plate 287 and pusher bottom surface 288.Product to be placed on pusher bottom surface 288 and to be directed into the front portion showing management system via separator 266 and pusher plate 287.Pusher mechanism 286 towards retainer 250 bias voltage, makes product move to the front portion of system by disc spring 30.
In one exemplary embodiment, as shown in figure 33, disc spring 30 can be installed to retainer 250.Alternatively, disc spring 30 can be installed to separator 266 (being also shown in Figure 48 and 49).Disc spring 30 can directly be installed to retainer 250, as shown in figure 33, or can be installed to retainer 250 via independent adapter 252, as shown in figure 34.
As shown in figure 35, adapter 252 has the wall 254 of close first end 256.First end 256 has sweep 262, and it is bent upwards.The mid portion of adapter 252 can be set to have curved duct 260, and it is suitable for the spring end (not shown) receiving respective shapes.
The mid portion of adapter 252 can be fixed at the disc spring 30 of an end.In the exemplary embodiment, curved duct 260 shape and size correspond to the first spring end.In addition, the first spring end of disc spring 30 is rollable or bending, to provide additionally fastening.But any enough fastening methods can be used for the first spring end of disc spring 30 to be fixed to adapter 252.
In the exemplary embodiment, as shown in figs. 36 and 37, retainer 250 has curved duct 284, and described curved duct shape and size are corresponding to the sweep 262 of adapter 252.Curved duct 284 extends the length of retainer, locates along the infinite in length of retainer 250 to allow adapter 252.
In order to the first spring end of disc spring 30 is fixed to retainer 250, the sweep 262 of adapter 252 is placed in the curved duct 284 of retainer 250.First spring end of adapter 252 and disc spring 30 is fixed to retainer 250 and provides assembling fast and easily of display systems by curved duct 284.Wall 254 provides the additional stability connected between retainer 250 and adapter 252.But additive method can be used for the first spring end of adapter 252 and/or disc spring 30 to be fixed to retainer 250.
Alternatively, as shown in Figure 33 and 44, the disc spring 30 of pusher plate 287 directly can be installed to the front portion of supporting plate 306.First spring end 290 of disc spring 30 is set to have sweep.Sweep is bent downwardly from pusher bottom surface 288 and is adapted to be received in (as shown in figure 33) recess 316, and described recess is limited by the lip 318 of the front surface distributing supporting plate 306 and retainer 250.Lip 318 and retainer 250 vertical orientated spaced, makes to form gap between the leading edge of vertical orientated surface and lip 250.In order to disc spring 30 and pusher mechanism 286 are fixed to assembly, the first spring end 290 to be inserted in the gap formed between the vertical orientated surface of retainer 250 and the leading edge of lip 318 and in the recess 316 that formed of the lip 318 be placed in by distributing supporting plate 306 and retainer 250.
Figure 38,39, in another exemplary embodiment shown in 48 and 49, disc spring 30 can directly be installed to separator 266.In addition, in this exemplary embodiment, disc spring 30 can be installed perpendicular to pusher bottom surface 288, disc spring 30 is reeled around axes normal in pusher bottom surface 288.The advantage that this orientation has prevents pusher plate from turning over backward.First spring end 290 can be set to have angled part 292 and end section 296.In one exemplary embodiment, angled part 292 can bend perpendicular to disc spring body 294.Separator can be set to have conduit 298, and described conduit is suitable for the end section 296 of reception first spring end 290.
In order to disc spring is fixed to separator, end section 296 is inserted in conduit 298.Once end section 296 is inserted in conduit 298 completely, angled part 292 engages conduit 298, the first spring end 290 is fixed to separator 266.
As shown in figure 33, various pusher mechanism design can be implemented.Pusher plate 287 can be formed as smooth, to adapt to the product of respective shapes.Alternatively, pusher plate 286 can have bending first end and the second smooth end.This is for adapting to various cylindrical product, and it has the diameter of various different size and contributes to the operation of pusher mechanism 286.During operation, product in pusher mechanism 286 forces pusher mechanism against separator 266 together with bending first end, make while being in tension force or work, disc spring 30 keeps smooth against separator 266, and described separator keeps the first spring end 290.This allows pusher mechanism more quiet run and guarantee that product is divided appropriately when product is removed from system by user.
In another exemplary embodiment shown in Figure 40-41D, the distance between separator 266 is adjustable to the container adapting to different size.Separator 266 can be set to have coupling part 272.Coupling part 272 can be set to have the first elongated one-tenth angled surface 268 and the second elongated angled surface 270.In addition, coupling part 272 can be set to have multiple protuberance 274.As shown in figure 41b, track can be formed with tooth 278, and described tooth has flank of tooth surface 280 and tooth flank surface 282.
When assembling, as shown in fig. 41c, coupling part 272 is received between the tooth 278 of track.In addition, elongated angled surface 268 and 270 and protuberance 274 are wedged between tooth 278.Also as shown in fig. 41c, elongated angled surface 268 and 270 engages flank of tooth surface 280, and the lower surface of protuberance 274 soldered tooth 278.Tooth flank surface 282 contact-and-connection portion 272.
In the exemplary embodiment shown in Figure 42, supporting plate 306 is set to have dovetail groove coupling part.First side 308 of supporting plate 306 is set to have tongue 312, and described tongue is suitable for being assemblied in the groove 314 be arranged on the second side 310 of supporting plate 306.In order to connect supporting plate, groove 314 aims at tongue 312, and tongue 312 is securely fixed in groove 314.
In the exemplary embodiment shown in Figure 43, supporting plate 306 is configured to the retainer 250 being received in front end place.Retainer can be set to have rectangular opening 300, and retainer is set to the protuberance 302 with respective shapes and size.In order to retainer 250 is fixed to supporting plate 306, protuberance 302 is assembled in hole 300, with by retainer locks in place on supporting plate 306.
As shown in 45-47, after the assembling of management of product display systems, product is loaded onto in system.By adjustment separator 266, the product of all size and shape can be loaded onto in system.As shown in Figure 46 and 47, disc spring 30 associates with pusher plate 287, to be promoted towards retainer 250 by product.With user by beyond product extraction system, pusher plate 287 promotes surplus products, and product is slided along the bottom surface 264 of retainer 250.This guarantees that all products remain on the front portion of display systems.
As shown in Figure 50-52, management of product display systems 400 is arranged so that supporting plate 402,404 can be on top of each other stacking.This embodiment can generally include the first supporting plate 402, second supporting plate 404, first distance piece 406 and the second distance piece 408.
Supporting plate 402,404 each be arranged as and load the product that will be assigned with.First supporting plate 402 and the second supporting plate 404 each can be set to that there is transparent holder 410, pusher mechanism 412, first and second guiding wall and disc spring 414.
Pusher mechanism 414 is arranged in the mode similar to embodiment as above, and while product is removed, it makes product along the surface sliding of supporting plate 402,404.In addition, may be embodied as can stacking support board structure for any replacing structure of pusher mechanism as above.
Be easy to assembling for providing and disassemble, stackable products management display systems can be set to have dovetail groove and connect or any other suitable connection, and such as buckle, screw thread connect or rivet interlacement.First and second supporting plates are provided with pawl 416, for the first and second distance pieces 406,408 are assembled into the first and second supporting plates 402,404.First and second supporting plates 402,404 each can be provided with sleeve 418 on the surface in its respective external, for receiving the pawl 416 of the respective shapes be positioned on the first and second distance pieces 406,408.
In order to assemble stackable products management display systems, the pawl 416 be arranged on the first and second distance pieces 406,408 is placed in the sleeve 418 of the respective shapes on the outer surface of the first and second supporting plates 402,404 with latch-up structure.This provide stackable configurations, it associatedly can be implemented with any embodiment as above.
In another exemplary embodiment shown in Figure 53-57, pusher plate 500 can directly be installed to display rack 508, and is remained to display rack by the end of disc spring 504.Pusher plate 500 is by the top on the surface along display rack and slide thereon.The one or more separators 502 limiting T-shaped structure can be orientated as near pusher plate 500.In in replacing, the base portion of separator 502 can be positioned on display rack, makes base portion be positioned at the below of pusher plate 500.By this structure, pusher plate 500 can be slided along the base portion of separator.If separator 502 is orientated as apart from plate 500 enough far away, then plate 500 slides direct on the surface of display rack 508.Separator 502 can limit many structures, comprise as herein described those, and any known technology can be used to be fixed to display rack, comprise pushing pin, rivet, securing member, bonding agent etc.
In one aspect, the end 510 of disc spring 504 is positioned at and is arranged in hole on display rack 508 or hole 506.End 510 can limit spring end, and spring end can limit any suitable constructions further, and it allows spring end access aperture 506 and remains fixed to hole.Such as, the spring end of end 510 can limit hook construction, and it allows the edge of end 510 surrounds aperture 506.Alternatively, spring end can limit one or more holding part, and it is hooked on the edge in hole 506.Other spring ends structure is also fine.
As shown in Figure 54, in order to further spring 504 is fixed to display rack 508, securing member 512, pin, rivet etc. can be used.This securing member 512 will provide the second isolated anchor point for spring, and when plate 500 moves back and forth on display rack 508, during the whole work of spring 504 is done, spring is remained on expectation alignment by securing member.Should be understood that the quantity and spacing depending on existing hole on display rack type and display rack, even more multi-anchor fixed point is also fine.
See Figure 55-57, show exemplary mounting technique, for the spring 504 of plate 500 is arranged on display rack.As shown in fig. 55, the end 510 of spring 504 is inserted in the hole 506 on display rack.End 510 can limit as at spring end as herein described, end 510 to be remained to the edge in hole 506.As shown by the circuit diagram of figure 56, spring 504 (it comprises rivet or mast 514 in this embodiment) drops on display rack, rivet or mast 514 is assemblied in be arranged in another hole 506 on display rack.This rivet or mast provide another anchor point for spring.As shown in Figure 56 and 57, spring 504 can limit hole 516, for receiving another rivet or mast 518, further spring 504 is fixed to display rack.By these multiple anchor points, spring 504 will be fixed to display rack, and plate will be fixed to display rack thus.Further, by these multiple anchor points, when plate moves back and forth on display rack, the duration of work of haveing suffered at spring keeps expecting alignment by spring.Should be understood that other anchorage technologies also to may be used for the end winding support of spring 504, to display rack, comprising any technology as herein described, or any combination of the techniques described herein.Should be understood that then one or more hole can be drilled in display rack at desired locations if display rack does not have the hole (it can be used for anchoring spring 504) be pre-existing in.
By the embodiment shown in Figure 53-57, should understand rail-free pusher plate can carry out transforming with very minimum workload or extra installing component and directly be used on existing store display frame.In addition, this embodiment easily can dismantle any position allowing pusher plate to be repositioned on display rack, to adapt to the product of any size and the type that display rack is sold.It will be understood by those skilled in the art that use the techniques described herein, or by using any combination of the techniques described herein, any pusher plate as herein described directly can be installed to display rack.
In another embodiment, as shown in Figure 58-60, supporting plate 12 comprises anterior circular portion 669.As shown in Figure 58, supporting plate 12 also comprises front lip 670, and lip is positioned near the front portion of anterior circular portion 669.Front lip 670 can be circular and can vertically extend from supporting plate 12 in upward direction.Front lip can have differing heights and in one embodiment with supporting plate 12 at a distance of the height of 0.5 inch.Front lip is included in raised brim or the wall portion 671 at each lateral end place of front lip.Wall portion is for closing the side part of the label groove described subsequently.
Supporting plate also can comprise frame plate 672, and it orientates lip 670 and in its front before next-door neighbour as.Frame plate 672 can be bent and can mate the curvature of front lip 670.Frame plate 672 comprises horizontal surface 674.Frame plate 672 also comprises protuberance 676, and described protuberance is perpendicular to the horizontal surface 674 of frame plate 672.The front part of frame plate 672 and front lip 670 pairs of pusher supporting plates is gained in strength.In addition, the horizontal surface 674 of frame plate 672 is for closing the base section of the label groove described subsequently.
In one embodiment, antetheca 100 comprises top wall 680 and base wall 682.Top wall is connected by two side legs 684 with base wall.Top wall 680 and base wall 682 bend.Hole 686 is limited by top wall 680, base wall 682 and side leg 684.This hole size is arranged so that product P can not match in hole.Top wall also can comprise the profile of the bottom 690 from the top 688 of top wall to top wall.This profile contributes to limiting or prevent the scratching to top wall.Profile also increases the intensity of top wall.Base wall comprises sidewall 708, and described sidewall is close in operation and can contacts protuberance 676.Side leg is included in the groove 698 of side leg 684 base portion office.Groove contributes to allowing hook 694 to be inserted in hole 696.Antetheca can construct with transparent material, and it can not hinder the observation to product sold in supporting plate 12.
Figure film trap 692 is limited by the base wall 682 of (a) antetheca 100, the sweep of (b) lip 670, the wall portion 671 at the lateral end place of (c) lip 670 and the horizontal surface 674 of (d) display rack 672.This figure film trap size is set to comprise figure slip or other advertisements.Once figure slip is placed in groove 692, except top, it is protected from all sidepieces.
Antetheca comprises two hooks 694 further.These hooks are configured to be assemblied in the hole 696 of supporting plate 12.In one embodiment, in order to be assemblied in hole 696 by hook 694, first antetheca rotates along the direction of arrow " A ", and as shown in Figure 101, hook 694 does not engage with hole 696.First hook 694 is inserted in hole 696 subsequently, and hook 694 is angled with hole.Antetheca rotates along the direction of arrow " B " subsequently, until antetheca arrives the position shown in Figure 102-B.In this position, the upper part 696 of hook 694 is parallel to the downside on the surface 16 of supporting plate display rack 12, and hook 694 is inserted through hole 696 completely.Hook 694 is installed to supporting plate 12 thus.In one embodiment, the leading edge 702 of the contiguous separator 18 of the back edge 700 of side leg 684.The back edge 700 of side leg 684 can contact the leading edge 702 of separator 18.
Figure 59 A-C discloses the different installment states of antetheca 100 and picture label part 706.Figure 59 A discloses the antetheca 100 do not installed with supporting plate 12.Instead, antetheca 100 is shown as being positioned at above supporting plate 12.Picture label part 706 is also shown as being in non-installment state.Figure 59 B discloses the antetheca 100 installed with supporting plate 12.In Figure 59 B, picture label part 706 is not installed.Downward arrow in Figure 59 B shows picture label part 706 by motion with the direction of installing with figure film trap 692.Figure 59 C discloses the picture label part 706 be arranged in figure film trap 692.When several supporting plate 12 is connected to each other, picture label part 706 can be formed as continuous or close to the band of continuous print display advertising.Supporting plate 12 may be separately formed and links together, such as, connected by dovetail groove.In one embodiment, multiple supporting plate can be formed as a unit, to form individual unit, for selling multirow product.
Figure 60 discloses the several antethecas 100 installed with several supporting plate 12.Display advertising and picture label can be seen close to continuous print feature in Figure 60.In addition, Figure 60 discloses product P and to be maintained on supporting plate 12 and to be limited to by antetheca 100.
In a further exemplary embodiment, it hereafter will describe in detail in Figure 61-79, and the pusher mechanism for merchandise display is configured to be placed in the supporting plate of prestrain package.Pusher mechanism can comprise the first spring being configured to biased pusher device mechanism and pusher plate.Pusher plate comprise limit guided plate plane guided plate, limit the first folded sheet of the first folded sheet plane, limit the second folded sheet of the second folded sheet plane.Pusher mechanism can comprise the second spring being configured to bias voltage first folded sheet and the second folded sheet, makes the first folded sheet plane and the second folded sheet plane be parallel to guided plate plane.First folded sheet and the second folded sheet are configured to pivotable in pusher mechanism.First folded sheet and the second folded sheet are configured to move along the backward directions of pusher mechanism.First folded sheet and the second folded sheet pivotable on the first hinges and the second hinges.First folded sheet and the second folded sheet each comprise a pair guiding elements, it is configured to first end and second end of guiding second spring.Pusher mechanism can comprise the post for receiving the second spring and be configured to the groove of dash receiver insert.Plate insert is configured to be fixed to the display rack being configured to receiving package piece installing.
Pusher mechanism can be a part for merchandise display system, and what it comprised the supporting plate that is configured to receiving package piece installing and was configured to provide opening is worn part.First folded sheet of pusher mechanism and the second folded sheet allow pusher mechanism to be placed in the opening in supporting plate.First folded sheet, the second folded sheet and guided plate form pusher plate and can be configured to the surface of the package be provided in bias voltage supporting plate.Supporting plate comprises vertically extending wall section and horizontal-extending wall, and opening is positioned on vertically extending wall section.Horizontal-extending wall can have the second opening being configured to the bottom plate receiving pusher mechanism.
In a related embodiment, the method for displaying merchandise comprises: provide the supporting plate being configured to receiving package piece installing, and supporting plate has is worn part, described worn to be partially configured to opening is provided; With pusher mechanism is provided.Pusher mechanism comprise the first spring being configured to biased pusher device mechanism, the pusher plate comprising the guided plate defining guided plate plane, limit the first folded sheet plane the first folded sheet, limit the second folded sheet of the second folded sheet plane and be configured to the second spring of bias voltage first folded sheet and the second folded sheet, make the first folded sheet plane and the second folded sheet plane be parallel to guided plate plane.First folded sheet and the second folded sheet are configured to pivotable in pusher mechanism.
Method comprises further, first folded sheet of pusher mechanism and the second folded sheet are configured to relative to guided plate pivotable, with the opening allowing pusher mechanism to be placed in the first folded sheet and supporting plate, and the guided plate and the second folded sheet that form pusher plate are configured to the surface being provided for bias voltage package.Method comprises further and the first folded sheet and the second folded sheet is configured to move along the backward directions of pusher mechanism, first folded sheet and the second folded sheet are configured to pivotable on the first hinges and the second hinges, and providing a pair guiding elements for the first folded sheet and the second folded sheet, described a pair guiding elements is configured to first end and second end of guiding second spring.Method comprises the post being provided for reception second spring further.Supporting plate comprises vertically extending wall section and horizontal-extending wall further, and opening is positioned on vertically extending wall.
Embodiment shown in Figure 61-79 is similar to embodiment disclosed herein, and wherein identical Reference numeral represents identical parts.But in the embodiment shown in Figure 61-79, pusher mechanism 814 is formed with folded sheet 815a, 815b, for pusher mechanism 814 is placed in casing 811 and blade assemblies 812.In this embodiment, blade assemblies 812 is operating as the guide for package 870.In this embodiment, and it is As described in detail below, package 870 can be preloaded in casing 811 and also be transported wherein, described cabinet configuration contacts with package 870 for opening to allow pusher mechanism 814 to be placed in bottom and end portion office, and the blade assemblies 812 being formed as casing 811 part at first can be used for the front part of package 870 towards display rack and blade assemblies to guide.In this way, package 870 is shifted onto the front portion of display rack always, for consumer provides more succinct outward appearance, and more easily allows consumer use.
Figure 61 shows the perspective view of pusher mechanism 814.Figure 62 shows top view and Figure 63 shows rear view.Pusher mechanism 814 comprises the first disc spring 830, guided plate 854, two folded sheets 815a, 815b and disc spring housing 858.Guided plate 854 is formed and promotes surface, for being promoted the front portion of package 870 towards display rack together with two folded sheets 815a, 815b.First disc spring 830 is configured to be wound in the disc spring housing 858 of pusher mechanism 814.As shown in figs. 65 and 66, when stretching, most of first disc spring 830 is allowed to untie winding to be become along the guiding piece 847 of the pusher mechanism flat condition vertical with guided plate 854.Disc spring 830 is along the direction stretching pusher mechanism 814 of fixed head 844.Figure 61 and 62 shows pusher mechanism 814, and the first disc spring 830 is in relaxed state.When package 870 is loaded between pusher mechanism 814 and fixed head 844, package 870 incites somebody to action upwards backup fixed head 844.When anterior package is removed from display rack by user, next package will be biased upwardly against fixed head 844.
In addition, pusher mechanism 814 can be set to the locking mechanism 845 with the first disc spring 830, for by the first end of pusher mechanism 814 and pusher mechanism guiding piece 847 locks in place on pusher mechanism guiding piece 847.Pusher mechanism guiding piece 847 can be provided with groove 847a, and for pusher mechanism 814 being aimed at insert or front rail 849 (illustrating at Figure 67 and 68), described race orthogonal extends in pusher mechanism guiding piece 847.Front rail 849 can use any known fastening method (such as securing member, bonding agent etc.) to be fixed to display rack.
Folded sheet 815a, 815b provide collapsible pusher mechanism 814.As shown in Figure 70 and 72, this feature is used for selling period pusher mechanism 814 being assembled into supporting plate 812 and supporting plate 812 and package 870 being placed on display rack, allows pusher mechanism 814 to occupy less space by the opening 823 of blade assemblies 812 or casing at first.As shown in Figure 63, pusher mechanism 814 is provided with two Vertical movements hinges 807a, 807b, and guided plate 854 and two folded sheets 815a, 815b are connected to each other by described hinge.Vertical movements hinge 807a, 807b are used for allowing folded sheet 815a, 815b pivotable in pusher mechanism 814.
As shown in Figure 61, pusher mechanism 854 also comprises the second disc spring 813, and described second disc spring is arranged on the second disc spring post 821.Second disc spring 813 bias voltage folded sheet 815a, 815b, makes by each plane of folded sheet 815a, 815b restriction biased for being parallel to the plane limited by guided plate 854.
As shown in Figure 63, each folded sheet 815a, 815b comprise a pair elongated guide members 819, and each end 813a, 813b that described guiding piece is the second disc spring 813 provide guiding.In this way, when folded sheet 815a, 815b return and extend, each end 813a, 813b are properly positioned and keep contacting with each rear portion of folded sheet 815a, 815b.Guiding piece contributes to allowing the second disc spring 813 along direction bias voltage folded sheet 815a, 815b of being parallel to guided plate 854.
As shown in Figure 70,72 and 73, folded sheet 815a, 815b allow the vertical extension opening 823 pusher mechanism 814 be placed on the rear portion of the supporting plate 812 containing package 870.Once pusher mechanism 814 is placed in opening 823, then casing is provided for the supporting plate 812 of distribution package part 870.Specifically, pusher mechanism 814 is placed in the contact of package 870 and by the anterior bias voltage of package 870 towards supporting plate 812, is caught display rack (not shown) for allowing consumer.
Because folded sheet 815a, 815b of pusher mechanism 814, for the opening in the casing 812 that pusher mechanism is arranged can form less size.Due to less opening, body structure 811 or blade assemblies 812 structurally do not make compromise, because it still has enough structures for loading and distribution package part 870 on display rack.Specifically as shown in Figure 66 and 72, pusher mechanism 814 upwards can fold along hinges 807a, 807b, to occupy by the less opening 823 formed by wearing part 825 in casing 812.Once pusher mechanism 814 is placed in the contact with the package 870 of casing 812 inside, then the second disc spring 813 subsequently bias voltage be parallel to the folded sheet of guided plate 854.This provide larger promotion surface area, with by package 870 towards fixed head 844 bias voltage, to obtain the power of appropriate amount on package 870, to force package towards the anterior movements of supporting plate 812.
Casing 811 can be provided with top section (not shown).Package 870 can with being placed in casing 811, and top section can be removed subsequently, exposes the package 870 in blade assemblies 812.Blade assemblies 812 is formed by vertically extending wall section 835 and horizontal-extending wall 837.Vertically extending wall section 835 can be provided with leader 835a, 835b, and horizontal-extending wall 837 also can be provided with leader 837a, 837b.Leader 835a, 835b, 837a, 837b contribute to guiding the package 870 in blade assemblies 812.
Worn part 825 and provide a part for supporting plate 812, this part is used for being positioned at conduit opening 827 on horizontal-extending wall 837 and the vertical extension opening 823 be positioned on vertically extending wall section 835 along the base section of supporting plate 812.Vertical extension opening 823 is provided for pusher mechanism 814 being placed in the position contacted with package 870, makes pusher mechanism 814 can by package 870 towards fixed head 844 bias voltage, and fixed head 844 can towards the location, display rack front portion of display package 870.Conduit opening 827 along the base section of supporting plate 812 is provided for the elongate channels of the bottom plate 833 of pusher mechanism 814, to advance along pusher mechanism guiding piece 847.As shown in Figure 76-79, being worn part 825 can remove from supporting plate 812.In addition, worn part 825 and vertically extending wall section 835 can be provided with prodefined opening 823b, it is provided in by the grip portion worn in part 825 for user, is removed from casing 812 will wear part 825.
During operation, package 807 is loaded into and has in the casing 811 of top section (not shown).The top section of casing 811 is removed by user subsequently, to form supporting plate 812.Worn part 825 can remove along vertically extending wall section 835 and horizontal-extending wall 837 from supporting plate 812 subsequently, to form vertical extension opening 823 and conduit opening 827.
Pusher mechanism 814 can be placed in and contact with package 870 by user subsequently.First, supporting plate 812 is aimed at fixed head 844 by user.Folded sheet 815a, 815b of pusher mechanism 814 can inwardly fold along hinges 807a, 807b by user subsequently, pusher mechanism to be positioned in the opening 823 in supporting plate 812.Once user discharges folded sheet 815a, 815b, then folded sheet 815a, 815b is biased for being parallel to guided plate 854.Folded sheet 815a, 815b are biased against package 870 via pusher mechanism 814 and the first disc spring 830 together with guided plate 854.Package 870 is forced to move towards fixed head 814 subsequently.The groove 847a of pusher mechanism guiding piece 847 can contact with front rail 849 with being placed on, and described track can be fixed on display rack.Once consumer pulls in package 870 one to leave display rack, then remaining package 870 by towards fixed head 844 bias voltage and package 870 be kept upright and fitly show consumer.
In another embodiment, described in Figure 80 a and 80b, merchandise display system comprises first pusher mechanism with the first pusher plate, the first spring and the first guide rail.First pusher mechanism is configured to by the first spring along the plane bias voltage limited by the first guide rail.Second pusher mechanism comprises the second pusher plate, the second spring and the second guide rail.Second pusher mechanism is configured to by the second spring along the plane bias voltage limited by the second guide rail.First guide rail and the second guide rail are configured to be arranged on the display rack of horizontal alignment.Each plane orthogonal of first guide rail and the second guide rail is extended in the plane limited by display rack.First pusher mechanism and the second pusher mechanism extend preset distance from display rack.
As shown in Figure 80 a and 80b, merchandise display assembly 900 can comprise two pusher mechanism 914 promoted from both sides by product.As shown in Figure 80 a and 80b, merchandise display assembly 900 comprises front rail 944 and two side separators 918.Two side separators 918 guide for pusher mechanism 914 provides and support.Pusher mechanism 914 can be pre-assembled to two side separators 918 via disc spring (not shown).Disc spring can be fixed to the front end of separator 918, makes disc spring by the anterior bias voltage of pusher mechanism 914 towards supporting plate 912.Can use removable fasteners, rivet, bonding agent, buckle or any other known suitable interconnection technique that side separator 918 is fixed to display rack 970.
Although not shown, pusher mechanism 914 can comprise disc spring, with by pusher mechanism towards front rail 944 bias voltage.Pusher mechanism 914 also can comprise plate 950, its contact product 970.Pusher mechanism 914 can be provided with hinge (not shown) in addition, and plate 950 can be rotated around with the parallel plane axis limited by side separator 918.Pusher mechanism 914 also can be provided with and rotate extension (not shown).Hinge and rotation extension are set to for plate 950, and described plate might as well umbilical dystocia product 970 when pusher mechanism being configured on display rack 908.
During use, product 970 can be pre-installed on supporting plate 912, and supporting plate can be placed on display rack 908.Side separator 918 can adjust on display rack 908 according to the size of supporting plate 912 subsequently.Plate 950 can contact with last column product 970 with being placed on.When consumer selects to leave the product of display rack 908, pusher mechanism 914 is subsequently by the anterior bias voltage of product 970 towards supporting plate 970.
With reference in another embodiment described in Figure 81 A and 81B, merchandise display system comprises multiple pusher mechanism, its each comprise guiding piece, spring and pusher plate.The guiding piece of pusher mechanism comprises a pair guiding piece opening.Merchandise display system also has a pair adjustable side part.Adjustable side part comprises alignment tube, and described alignment tube provides the adjustable length between the part of adjustable side.Alignment tube is received in this pair guiding piece opening of the guiding piece of pusher mechanism.
Embodiment shown in Figure 81 A and 81B is similar to reference to Figure 80 A, 80B embodiment as above.But in this embodiment, pusher guiding piece or track 1018 be arranged via product 1070 top and above it.Pusher track 1018 guides for pusher mechanism 1014 provides and supports.In this embodiment, merchandise display assembly 1000 can comprise multiple pusher mechanism 1014, and described pusher mechanism has multiple plate 1050 and multiple plate extension 1053, and it promotes product 1070 and passes through in the over top of merchandise display.
As shown in Figure 81 A and 81B, merchandise display assembly 1000 can comprise two extensible side parts 1019.Two extensible side parts 1019 can be provided with a pair positive alignment tube 1055a and a pair cloudy alignment tube 1055b, and they provide the variable-length between side part 1019.Specifically, positive alignment tube 1055a can be received by cloudy alignment tube 1005b, to provide the slip adjustment extended between side part 1019.Each pusher track 1018 can be provided with guiding piece opening 1057, for receiving alignment tube 1055a, 1055b.Alignment tube 1055a, 1055b are fixed to guiding piece opening 1057 by any suitable fastening method, relative to each other to be fixed the position of side part 1019.In addition, side part 1019 is fixed to display rack 1008 by any known suitable fastening method.Pusher mechanism 1014 can be preassembled pusher track 1018 via disc spring (not shown).Disc spring can be fixed to the front end of pusher track 1018, makes disc spring by the anterior bias voltage of pusher mechanism 1014 towards supporting plate 1012.In addition, pusher mechanism 1014 can use any known fastening method and be fixed to plate extension 1053.
Although not shown, pusher mechanism 1014 can comprise disc spring, with by the anterior bias voltage of pusher mechanism 1014 towards supporting plate 1012.Plate extension 1053 is configured to contact product 1070 and is promoted the front portion of product 1070 towards supporting plate 1012.Pusher mechanism 1014 can be provided with hinge in addition, makes plate 1050 and plate extension 1053 can around the axis rotation being parallel to sun and cloudy alignment tube 1055a, 1055b.Hinge is set to for plate 1050 and plate extension 1053, and when pusher mechanism being configured on display rack 1008, plate and plate extension can there is no harm in umbilical dystocia product 1070.
During use, product 1070 can be preset on supporting plate 1012, and supporting plate can be placed on display rack 1008.Side part 1019 can adjust on display rack 1008 according to the size of supporting plate 1012 subsequently, and side part 1019 relative to each other can be fixed according to the size of supporting plate 1012.Plate 1050 can contact with last column 1070 with being placed on.When consumer selects product to leave display rack 1008, pusher mechanism 1050 is subsequently by the anterior bias voltage of surplus products 1070 towards supporting plate 1070.
In another embodiment described in reference Figure 82 a-82d, merchandise display system comprises pusher mechanism, front rail and rear rail.Pusher mechanism can comprise pusher plate, pusher guiding piece and spring.Pusher guiding piece is configured to slide on rear rail and be configured to extend above product, and pusher plate is configured to product towards front rail bias voltage.
Embodiment shown in Figure 82 A-82D is similar to the embodiment shown in Figure 80 a, 80b.But in this embodiment, pusher guiding piece 1118 extends above product 1170.In this embodiment, merchandise display assembly 1100 can comprise pusher mechanism 1114, and the top of product from assembly 1100 or display rack 1108 promotes by this pusher mechanism.As shown in figures 82 a and 82b, merchandise display assembly 1100 comprises front rail 1144a and rear rail 1144b.Pusher guiding piece 1118 guides for pusher mechanism 1114 provides and supports.Pusher mechanism 1114 can be preassembled pusher guiding piece 1118 via disc spring (not shown).Disc spring can be fixed to the front end of pusher guiding piece, makes disc spring by pusher mechanism 1114 towards front rail 1144a bias voltage.Pusher guiding piece 1118 is configured to slide along rear rail 1144b, to adjust the location of product 1170 on display rack 1108.
Although not shown, pusher mechanism 1114 can comprise disc spring, with by pusher mechanism 1114 towards front rail 1144a bias voltage.Pusher mechanism 1114 also can comprise the plate 1150 of contact product 1170.In addition, pusher mechanism 1114 can be provided with hinged, and plate 1150 can be rotated around the axis being parallel to rear rail 1144b.Hinged be set to movable when pusher mechanism is configured on display rack 1108 and might as well umbilical dystocia product 1170.Figure 82 C with 82D shows the replacement rear rail 1144b associating with pusher mechanism 1118 and use.In the structure shown here, rear rail 1144b can be provided with and be configured to be positioned at the flange on display rack 1108.
During use, product install beforehand is on supporting plate 1112, and supporting plate can be placed on display rack 1108.Pusher mechanism 1118 can be positioned on display rack 1108 according to the size of display rack mounting plate 1112 and orientation subsequently.Plate 1150 can contact with last column 1170 with being placed on.When consumer selects product to leave display rack 1108, pusher mechanism 1114 is subsequently by the anterior bias voltage of surplus products 1170 towards supporting plate 1112.
Aforesaid change case and modification are also within the scope of the invention.Such as, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that many described parts can be used in shop and can to have various structure.Therefore the present invention is not restricted to the individual system shown in figure, is not restricted to the pusher structure shown in figure yet, because this system is the brief description to feature of the present invention, instruction and principle.To should be understood that herein two or more all replacement in each feature that the present invention that is open and that limit extends to described in text and/or accompanying drawing are combined.All these various combinations form various alternative embodiment of the present invention.In order to implement to invention has been explained the preferred embodiment of embodiment as herein described and make those skilled in the art utilize the present invention.

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1. a pusher mechanism, comprising:
First spring, is configured to biased pusher device mechanism;
Pusher plate, comprise: the guided plate limiting guided plate plane, the first folded sheet limiting the first folded sheet plane, limit the second folded sheet of the second folded sheet plane and be configured to the second spring of bias voltage first folded sheet and the second folded sheet, make the first folded sheet plane and the second folded sheet plane be parallel to guided plate plane; Wherein the first folded sheet and the second folded sheet are configured to pivotable in pusher mechanism.
2. pusher mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first folded sheet and the second folded sheet are configured to move along the backward directions of pusher mechanism.
3. pusher mechanism, wherein the first folded sheet and the second folded sheet pivotable on the first hinges and the second hinges respectively as claimed in claim 1.
4. pusher mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first folded sheet and the second folded sheet each comprise a pair guiding elements, described a pair guiding elements is configured to first end and second end of guiding second spring.
5. pusher mechanism as claimed in claim 1, comprises post, further for receiving the second spring.
6. pusher mechanism as claimed in claim 1, comprises groove further, is configured to dash receiver insert.
7. pusher mechanism as claimed in claim 6, wherein plate insert is configured to be fixed to display rack, and described display rack is configured to receiving package piece installing.
8. a merchandise display system, comprising:
Supporting plate, is configured to receiving package piece installing, and supporting plate has is worn part, described worn to be partially configured to opening is provided;
Pusher mechanism, comprising:
First spring, is configured to biased pusher device mechanism;
Pusher plate, comprise: the guided plate limiting guided plate plane, the first folded sheet limiting the first folded sheet plane, limit the second folded sheet of the second folded sheet plane and be configured to the second spring of bias voltage first folded sheet and the second folded sheet, make the first folded sheet plane and the second folded sheet plane be parallel to guided plate plane; Wherein the first folded sheet and the second folded sheet are configured to pivotable in pusher mechanism; With
Wherein the first folded sheet of pusher mechanism and the second folded sheet allow pusher mechanism to be placed in the opening of supporting plate, and form the first folded sheet of pusher plate, the second folded sheet and guided plate and be configured to the surface being provided for package described in bias voltage.
9. merchandise display system as claimed in claim 8, wherein the first folded sheet and the second folded sheet are configured to move along the backward directions of pusher mechanism.
10. merchandise display system, wherein the first folded sheet and the second folded sheet pivotable on the first hinges and the second hinges respectively as claimed in claim 8.
11. merchandise display system as claimed in claim 8, wherein the first folded sheet and the second folded sheet each comprise a pair guiding elements, described a pair guiding elements is configured to first end and second end of guiding second spring.
12. merchandise display system as claimed in claim 8, comprise post, further for receiving the second spring.
13. merchandise display system as claimed in claim 8, wherein supporting plate comprises vertically extending wall section and horizontal-extending wall, and its split shed is positioned on vertically extending wall section.
14. merchandise display system as claimed in claim 13, wherein horizontal-extending wall comprises the second opening being configured to the bottom plate receiving pusher mechanism.
15. 1 kinds, for the method for displaying merchandise, comprising:
There is provided supporting plate, supporting plate is configured to receiving package piece installing, supporting plate have be configured to provide opening worn part;
There is provided pusher mechanism, it comprises:
First spring, is configured to biased pusher device mechanism;
Pusher plate, comprise: the guided plate limiting guided plate plane, the first folded sheet limiting the first folded sheet plane, limit the second folded sheet of the second folded sheet plane and be configured to the second spring of bias voltage first folded sheet and the second folded sheet, make the first folded sheet plane and the second folded sheet plane be parallel to guided plate plane; Wherein the first folded sheet and the second folded sheet are configured to pivotable in pusher mechanism;
First folded sheet of pusher mechanism and the second folded sheet are configured to relative to guided plate pivotable, with the opening allowing pusher mechanism to be placed in the first folded sheet and supporting plate; With
The second folded sheet and guided plate that form pusher plate are configured to the surface being provided for package described in bias voltage.
16. methods as claimed in claim 15, comprise further and the first folded sheet and the second folded sheet are configured to move along the backward directions of pusher mechanism.
17. methods as claimed in claim 15, comprise further and the first folded sheet and the second folded sheet are configured to pivotable on the first hinges and the second hinges respectively.
18. methods as claimed in claim 15, comprise further and the first folded sheet and the second folded sheet are provided with a pair guiding elements, and described a pair guiding elements is configured to first end and second end of guiding second spring.
19. methods as claimed in claim 15, comprise the post being provided for reception second spring further.
20. methods as claimed in claim 15, wherein supporting plate comprises vertically extending wall section and horizontal-extending wall further, and its split shed is positioned on vertically extending wall section.
21. 1 kinds of merchandise display system, comprising:
First pusher mechanism, comprises the first pusher plate, the first spring and the first guide rail, and wherein the first pusher mechanism is configured to along the plane limited by the first guide rail by the first spring-biased;
Second pusher mechanism, comprises the second pusher plate, the second spring and the second guide rail, and wherein the second pusher mechanism is configured to along the plane limited by the second guide rail by the second spring-biased; With
Wherein the first guide rail and the second guide rail are configured to be arranged on the display rack of horizontal alignment, wherein each plane orthogonal of the first guide rail and the second guide rail is extended in the plane limited by display rack, and wherein the first pusher mechanism and the second pusher mechanism extend preset distance from display rack.
22. 1 kinds of merchandise display system, comprising:
Multiple pusher mechanism, each comprises guiding piece, spring, pusher plate, and wherein the guiding piece of pusher mechanism comprises a pair guiding piece opening;
A pair adjustable side part, described adjustable side part comprises alignment tube, and described alignment tube is for providing adjustable length between the part of adjustable side; With
Wherein alignment tube is received in this pair guiding piece opening.
23. 1 kinds of merchandise display system, comprising:
Pusher mechanism, comprising: pusher plate, pusher guiding piece and spring;
Front rail and rear rail;
Wherein pusher guiding piece is configured to slide on rear rail and be configured to extend above product, and wherein pusher plate is configured to product towards front rail bias voltage.
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