DE102015106160A1 - Product display for seeds and seeds - Google Patents

Abstract

Product display assembly (10, 12) comprising a product display (12) of cardboard, wood or other material recyclable on site in common with other packaging or materials, and a support (10) for rotatably mounting the product display, the support comprising an upper part (16 ), which is fixedly connected to the product display (12) and a lower part (14) which forms a fixed base or is connected to a base, is characterized in that the upper (16) and the lower Part (14) of the holder (10) parallel, facing, planar surfaces (58, 60), a plane intermediate plate (18) between the surfaces (58, 60) of the upper and the lower part of the holder (10) is rotatably supported and the intermediate plate (18) forms a ball bearing comprising at least three balls (48, 50, 52, 54), each arranged in an associated through hole (40, 42, 44, 46) in the intermediate plate (18) i st, wherein the through holes (40, 42, 44, 46) for securing against tilting off axis to the axis of rotation (56) are arranged.

Description

Technical area

• (a) ein Produktdisplay aus Pappe, Holz oder einem anderen am Verwendungsort gemeinsam mit anderen Verpackungen oder Materialien recycelbaren Material, und
• (b) eine Halterung zum drehbaren Befestigen des Produktdisplays, wobei die Halterung einen obere Teil umfasst, der fest mit dem Produktdisplay verbunden ist und einen unteren Teil, der eine fest auf einem Boden stehende Basis bildet oder mit einer solchen verbunden ist.

The invention relates to a product display arrangement comprising

• (a) a product display made of cardboard, wood or other material that can be recycled at the point of use in conjunction with other packaging or materials, and
• (b) a support for rotatably mounting the product display, the support comprising an upper part fixedly connected to the product display and a lower part forming or fixed to a base fixed to a floor.

The invention further relates to a holder for use in such a product display arrangement.

For example, product displays are used in supermarkets and other outlets to display and sell smaller products. They have a variety of shelves or hooks made of metal in which the products are arranged similar to a shelf. From these subjects, the products can be removed if necessary. Products include seeds and seeds or flower bulbs in bags, cans or other packaging.

The displays serve a seasonal business. If the products are sold in whole or in part, the display must be replenished. This is uneconomical due to the high staff requirements in connection with 'cent items'. There are therefore product displays known from materials that can be disposed of locally in the supermarket or at the point of sale. For example, product displays made of sturdy cardboard are known, which, like carton packaging for other merchandise, can be recycled with them and economically replaced by new product displays.

State of the art

For the sale of smaller products in supermarkets, hardware stores and other outlets, it is known to use rotatable displays. An example of such a display with metal frame for accommodating the products is in EP 2 281 490 A1 disclosed. However, there are also rotatable displays in which the products are arranged in cardboard displays which are hung on a rotatable metal stand. The metal stand is comparatively massive to absorb all forces. Accordingly, the metal stand is over a meter high, bulky, heavy and expensive. The stand has rollers and / or has a hinge, and has arms so that the products can be arranged all around. A disadvantage of known product display arrangements is that the metal stand is too expensive and can not be disposed of on the spot. The manufacturer must pick up the stand to reprocess it for the next season or after 3-4 seasons to the metal recycling. if it is not given to the garbage. Both alternatives are expensive and unecological.

DE 29 53 183 A1 discloses a filing cabinet for files in which bearing plates are used to hold the balls of a ball bearing. The balls run on flat surfaces and are held in special lobes in the openings of the bearing plate. The turntable is made of metal and is not intended for disposal on site.

DE 20 2011 003 869 U1 discloses a dining table with a turntable as a table top, which comprises a stationary lower plastic plate, an upper plastic plate can be placed on this and a arranged between the lower plate and the upper plate pivot bearing glass balls. The balls run in a groove in the bottom plate.

DE 2214424 discloses a retractable metal turntable for televisions.

Disclosure of the invention

It is an object of the invention to provide a product display arrangement of the type mentioned, which is inexpensive to produce, stable and economically recyclable.

• (c) der obere und der untere Teil der Halterung parallele, zugewandte, plane Oberflächen aufweisen,
• (d) eine plane Zwischenplatte zwischen den Oberflächen des oberen und des unteren Teils der Halterung drehbar gehalten ist, und
• (e) die Zwischenplatte ein Kugellager bildet, welches wenigstens drei Kugeln umfasst, von denen jede in einer zugehörigen Durchgangsbohrung in der Zwischenplatte angeordnet ist, wobei die Durchgangsbohrungen zur Sicherung gegen Verkippen achsfern zur Drehachse angeordnet sind.

According to the invention the object is achieved in that

• (c) the upper and lower parts of the support have parallel, facing, planar surfaces,
• (D) a plane intermediate plate is rotatably supported between the surfaces of the upper and the lower part of the holder, and
• (E) the intermediate plate forms a ball bearing, which comprises at least three balls, each of which is arranged in an associated through hole in the intermediate plate, wherein the through holes are arranged for securing against tilting off axis to the axis of rotation.

As opposed to known arrangements, the display arrangement has a holder with three simple plates, which can be produced and stored in a particularly cost-effective manner. For the ball bearing only holes are to be made in the intermediate plate. The balls run freely in these holes on the surface of the lower part of the Bracket. Additional grooves, cages or lobes are not required in this embodiment of the ball bearing. Particularly advantageous in the invention is that the balls are arranged off-axis. As a result, high stability is achieved unlike rotary bearings in the axle. The balls are thus not only used as a bearing, but also to absorb the weight. It has surprisingly been found that it is sufficient in the usual for recyclable displays requirements when the balls of such a designed ball bearing take the weight. The holes have a diameter that is only slightly larger than the outer diameter of the balls. The balls are kept demensprechend well in the holes.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the upper and the lower part of the holder and the intermediate plate made of cardboard, wood or other recyclable at the point of use together with other packaging or materials material. Usually smaller metal parts are collected on site and fed separately to the metal recycling. Cardboard, wood and plastic packaging are separated at the point of sale and recycled directly. In the present invention, the parts of the holder are also made of plates. These can not only be made particularly cost-effective, but also be disposed of on site with the choice of a suitable material, such as cardboard or wood, together with other packaging. Therefore, no parts of the product display have to be returned to the manufacturer.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the intermediate plate is smaller than the surfaces of the upper and the lower part of the holder. This saves material costs and weight. But the intermediate plate can also be just as large as the surfaces of the upper and lower part of the holder.

In one embodiment of the invention, the holes in the intermediate plate in the edge region of the intermediate plate are arranged. This ensures maximum stability. However, the bores can also be arranged further in the middle region or both in the middle and in the outer region, if the dimensions and rigidity of the plates make this necessary in order to achieve adequate stability and tilting safety. It is only important that the balls are arranged off-axis and thus span a surface that ensures a tilt-proof mounting of the display.

In one embodiment of the invention, the surface at the upper part of the holder has an area between 0.01 m ² to 1 m ² , preferably 0.05 m ² to 0.5 m ² and most preferably 0.20 m ² to 0.30 m ² and the distance of the bores from the axis of rotation is at least 8 cm, preferably at least 10 cm and most preferably 12 to 14 cm. It is easy to see that a surface made of rigid material is more resistant to tipping when the distance between the balls and the axis is greater. This applies as long as the material does not sag or is unevenly loaded. For commercial displays with a rectangular bottom area of for example 400 mm × 600 mm, distances of the balls in the range of 13 cm have proven to be very good. The surface on the upper part of the holder may be rectangular. However, the invention can also be implemented on displays with a circular or oval floor plan. In the same way, the balls can be arranged further along the edge or with a different geometry. In simple embodiments of the invention, 4 balls are already sufficient to accommodate the entire weight. Depending on the embodiment of the invention but also more balls can be arranged in a circle, star-shaped, rows or in any other, even random, distribution.

Advantageously, it is provided that the surfaces are formed at the upper and at the lower part of the holder of plates with a bore and the plates with the intermediate plate by means of a guided through this bore screw or a rod against each other are rotatably connected. The plates can be inexpensively produced, easily stored, transported and disposed of with a suitable choice of material. As a material are, for example, chipboard or plastic plates. Only the screw or rod to connect and the balls are possibly made of a more stable material, such as metal. However, these are so small that they do not cause any problems with the on-site metal disposal. The balls can also be made of wood or plastic. The use of a screw facilitates both the assembly, as well as the disassembly for disposal.

Embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims. An embodiment is explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Brief description of the drawings

1 is a perspective view of a holder for rotatably mounting a product display.

2 is a side view of the bracket 1 ,

3 is an exploded view of the bracket 1 ,

4 shows a product display with a holder on which the product display is rotatably mounted.

5 Figure 4 is a plan view of a rectangular intermediate plate for 4 balls for use in a holder 1 ,

6 is a plan view of a rectangular intermediate plate for 3 balls for use in a holder 1 ,

7 is an exploded view of a bracket 1 in which the intermediate plate made 6 is used.

8th is a plan view of a triangular intermediate plate for 3 balls for use in a holder 1 ,

9 is an exploded view of a bracket 1 in which the intermediate plate made 8th is used.

Description of the embodiment

1 is a perspective view of a generally with 10 designated holder on which a product display 12 ( 4 ) can be rotatably mounted. The holder 10 consists essentially of three particleboard 14 . 16 and 18 , In an alternative embodiment, the holder consists essentially of stable corrugated cardboard. The intermediate plate 18 is slightly smaller than the top plate 16 and the bottom plate 14 and is therefore only in the exploded view in 3 to recognize. The plates 14 . 16 and 18 are arranged plan and parallel. The lowest plate is each with 3 groove nails 24 on two elongated, rectangular wooden feet 20 and 22 nailed.

Each of the plates 14 . 16 and 18 has a center hole 26 . 28 respectively. 30 , A commercially available metal screw 32 extends through the center holes 26 . 28 and 30 , This is in 3 clearly visible. Between the intermediate plate 18 and the lower plate 14 is a slice 34 arranged. The plates 14 . 16 and 18 be with the screw 32 and an associated locknut 38 together around an axis 56 rotatably connected. Between the top plate 16 and the mother 38 is a slice 36 inserted.

The rectangular intermediate plate in the present embodiment 18 is in every corner with a through hole 40 . 42 . 44 and 46 Mistake. This is in 5 shown separately again. In the through holes 40 . 42 . 44 and 46 are metal balls 48 . 50 . 52 and 54 inserted ( 3 ). The outer diameter of the metal balls is only slightly smaller than the diameter of the through holes 40 . 42 . 44 and 46 , This allows the balls to rotate with virtually no friction. In the assembled state, as in 1 and 2 is shown, the upper plate is located 16 on the balls 48 . 50 . 52 and 54 on. Since the balls are remote from the axis, ie spaced from the axis of rotation, the upper plate is located 16 with the bottom 58 on the balls. The balls are in turn on the top 60 the lower plate 14 on. Because the balls in the through holes of the intermediate plate 18 are held in their position, no grooves or cages are required. The balls thus take the weight of the top plate 16 and everything on it.

The way from the top plate 16 formed turntable with ball bearings can be inexpensively manufactured, transported, stored and disposed of.

The arrangement would work with only 3 balls. This is in 6 and 7 shown. The holes 62 . 64 and 66 for balls 63 . 65 and 67 in the rectangular intermediate plate 70 form a triangle and are off axis to the center hole 68 arranged. The intermediate plate 70 can be done in the same way as the intermediate plate 18 be used. This is in 7 shown. 8th shows a configuration in which a triangular plate 80 is used as an intermediate plate. In the corners of the plate are three holes 72 . 74 and 76 for balls 73 . 75 and 77 arranged. The center hole 78 sits in the center of the plate. Similarly, any plate geometries may be used for the intermediate plate. Also the intermediate plate 80 Can be used in the holder, as in 9 shown. On the other hand, depending on the size of the plates and the weight, it may be necessary to use more than 4 balls. These can be arranged in the edge region and additionally further inwards and, if necessary, adapted to the load without any effort.

4 shows an assembled, functional product display. The display has a holder on the underside 10 on. The display body 12 with subjects 61 is made of cardboard, which is like the holder 10 can be disposed of at the point of sale together with other cartons and packaging that are usually found at points of sale.

This in 4 Display shown has a rectangular cross-section. In the upper area, a large number of compartments for products are arranged.

Such product displays are shown in the present embodiment as a rotatable floor displays. But it is also possible to use rotary table displays and provide different sizes of subjects for different products. A Particularly advantageous use is the use for seeds, seeds and onions in portion bags, boxes or cans with or without accessories, brochures, brochures or books.

The invention has been explained above with reference to a concrete embodiment. It is understood that the invention can be modified in many ways. So it is not necessary to attach feet to the bottom plate. It is also possible to use and fasten feet of other materials and of other shapes and other numbers, such as to glue or dowel. The feet can also be molded to the bottom plate. It is also possible to realize the invention with other plate shapes and display cross-sections, such as round, oval, polygonal or the like. The materials are present wood, plastic or cardboard. But it is also possible to use other materials and adapt to changing the disposal and recycling practices of outlets. Thus, in addition to cardboard and wood, the use of laminates, light metals and quite conceivable, although not yet practicable, because such materials are not usually used for the transport packaging of products.

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Cited patent literature

• EP 2281490 A1 [0005]
• DE 2953183 A1 [0006]
• DE 202011003869 U1 [0007]
• DE 2214424 [0008]

Claims (10)

Product display arrangement ( 10 . 12 containing (a) a product display ( 12 ) of cardboard, wood or other material recyclable at the point of use in conjunction with other packaging or materials, and (b) a support ( 10 ) for rotatably mounting the product display, the holder having an upper part ( 16 ) fixed to the product display ( 12 ) and a lower part ( 14 ) which forms or is connected to a fixed base on a floor, characterized in that (c) the upper ( 16 ) and the lower part ( 14 ) of the holder ( 10 ) parallel, facing, flat surfaces ( 58 . 60 ), (d) a flat intermediate plate ( 18 ; 70 ; 80 ) between the surfaces ( 58 . 60 ) of the upper and lower part of the holder ( 10 ) is rotatably supported, and (e) the intermediate plate ( 18 ; 70 ; 80 ) forms a ball bearing, which at least three balls ( 48 . 50 . 52 . 54 ; 63 . 65 . 67 ; 73 . 75 . 77 ), each of which in an associated through-bore ( 40 . 42 . 44 . 46 ; 62 . 64 . 66 ; 72 . 74 . 76 ) in the intermediate plate ( 18 ; 70 ; 80 ), wherein the through-holes ( 40 . 42 . 44 . 46 ; 62 . 64 . 66 ; 72 . 74 . 76 ) for securing against tilting off axis to the axis of rotation ( 56 ) are arranged. Product display arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper and lower parts ( 14 . 16 ) of the holder ( 10 ) and the intermediate plate ( 18 ; 70 ; 80 ) is made of cardboard, wood, plastic or any other material that can be recycled together with other packaging or materials at the point of use. Product display arrangement ( 10 . 12 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the intermediate plate ( 18 ; 70 ; 80 ) is smaller than the surfaces ( 58 . 60 ) of the upper and lower part of the holder ( 10 ). Product display arrangement ( 10 . 12 ) according to claim 3, characterized in that the holes ( 40 . 42 . 44 . 46 ; 62 . 64 . 66 ; 72 . 74 . 76 ) in the intermediate plate ( 18 ; 70 ; 80 ) are arranged in the edge region of the intermediate plate. Product display arrangement ( 10 . 12 ) according to claim 4, characterized in that the surface ( 58 ) at the upper part ( 16 ) of the holder ( 10 ) has an area between 0.01 m ² to 1 m ² , preferably 0.05 m ² to 0.5 m ² and most preferably 0.20 m ² to 0.30 m ² and the distance between the through holes ( 40 . 42 . 44 . 46 ; 62 . 64 . 66 ; 72 . 74 . 76 ) of the axis of rotation is at least 8 cm, preferably at least 10 cm and most preferably 12 to 14 cm. Product display arrangement ( 10 . 12 ) according to claim 5, characterized in that the surface ( 58 ) at the upper part ( 16 ) of the holder ( 10 ) is rectangular. Product display arrangement ( 10 . 12 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the surfaces ( 58 . 60 ) at the top and bottom of the bracket ( 10 ) of plates ( 14 . 16 ), each with a bore ( 26 . 30 ) are formed and the plates ( 14 . 16 ) with the intermediate plate ( 18 ; 70 ; 80 ) by means of a through this bore ( 28 ; 68 ; 78 ) guided screw ( 32 ), Plug connection or a rod against each other are rotatably connected. Product display arrangement ( 10 . 12 ) according to claim 7, characterized in that the holder ( 19 ) except for the balls ( 40 . 42 . 44 . 46 ; 63 . 65 . 67 ; 73 . 75 . 77 ) and the screw ( 32 ) or the rod including nut ( 38 ) are made of chipboard or plastic plates. Product display arrangement ( 10 . 12 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the balls ( 40 . 42 . 44 . 46 ; 63 . 65 . 67 ; 73 . 75 . 77 ) made of metal, plastic or wood. Holder for use in a product display assembly ( 10 . 12 ) according to one of the preceding claims, comprising an upper part which is fixedly connectable to a product display and a lower part which forms or can be connected to a fixed base on a floor, characterized in that (c) the upper ( 16 ) and the lower part ( 14 ) of the holder ( 10 ) parallel, facing, flat surfaces ( 58 . 60 ), (d) a flat intermediate plate ( 18 ; 70 ; 80 ) between the surfaces ( 58 . 60 ) of the upper and lower part of the holder ( 10 ) is rotatably supported, and (e) the intermediate plate ( 18 ; 70 ; 80 ) forms a ball bearing, which at least three balls ( 48 . 50 . 52 . 54 ; 63 . 65 . 67 ; 73 . 75 . 77 ), each of which in an associated through-bore ( 40 . 42 . 44 . 46 ; 62 . 64 . 66 ; 72 . 74 . 76 ) in the intermediate plate ( 18 ; 70 ; 80 ), wherein the through-holes ( 40 . 42 . 44 . 46 ; 62 . 64 . 66 ; 72 . 74 . 76 ) for securing against tilting off axis to the axis of rotation ( 56 ) are arranged.

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