EP0120099B2 - Display tray for merchandise - Google Patents

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EP0120099B2
EP0120099B2 EP83102840A EP83102840A EP0120099B2 EP 0120099 B2 EP0120099 B2 EP 0120099B2 EP 83102840 A EP83102840 A EP 83102840A EP 83102840 A EP83102840 A EP 83102840A EP 0120099 B2 EP0120099 B2 EP 0120099B2
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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
    • A47F5/00Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
    • A47F5/0043Show shelves
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    • GPHYSICS
    • G09EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09FDISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
    • G09F3/08Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself
    • G09F3/18Casings, frames or enclosures for labels
    • G09F3/20Casings, frames or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels
    • GPHYSICS
    • G09EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09FDISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
    • G09F3/08Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself
    • G09F3/18Casings, frames or enclosures for labels
    • G09F3/20Casings, frames or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels
    • G09F3/201Enclosures enveloping completely the labels

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  • the invention relates to a specialist construction for receiving goods to be exhibited or offered, with at least one shelf on which dividing elements delimiting individual compartments are arranged and which has on its front edge a device for receiving information elements running over its length, which is designed as a supporting profile, which for connection to a dividing element and / or an information element along its length additionally has a latching device in the form of a section with a U-shaped cross section, with which a latching projection latches with a widening when inserted into the chamber formed by the U-shaped cross section.
  • a specialist construction of this type is known from US-A-3 582 170.
  • the invention also relates to a specialist construction for receiving goods to be exhibited or offered, with at least one shelf on which individual compartments delimiting compartments are arranged and which has on its front edge a device for receiving information elements running over its length, which as a support profile with a additional locking device in the form of a longitudinal web is, the longitudinal edge of which is provided with a thickening which can be locked for locking connection with a dividing element with a U-shaped receiving element which is provided on the dividing element.
  • a specialist construction of this type is known from DE-U-1 921 668.
  • compartments or shelves are usually arranged in a shelving system. within which they are often deeper below than in the upper areas. Due to the ongoing sales of goods in the sales outlets, the appearance of the shelves deteriorates due to wear. Furthermore, they usually have the same color, which occasionally does not match the color of the goods packaging on display.
  • Another problem is that when goods are sold and the shelves are refilled, the goods of a certain type are often unintentionally assigned to a larger space due to particularly high demand, so that a smaller space is then available for other goods.
  • Such a change in the original planning is also not difficult, since the specialist subdivisions are usually pieces of cardboard cut from shipping boxes.
  • an unattractive appearance of goods can also create an aesthetically disadvantageous sales atmosphere.
  • a profile for receiving labels which identify the product in the room above for the buyer.
  • labels indicate the price or the base price of a single quantity and can also contain other information that is prescribed by law or automatic sales systems. If the goods are no longer spatially assigned to the specified subjects, then seller and buyer can be confused and irritated due to a lack of connection with the information on the labels.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to provide a specialist design that allows a wide variety within a uniform subject system in a simple and cost-saving, but mechanically safe manner.
  • a specialist construction of this type comprises a large number of division units which enable adaptation to a wide variety of specialist designs. Arrangements for visible product information for the buyer can be provided as an integral part of the construction, which allow easy reading without the buyer having to turn directly to the goods as he walks past.
  • the invention can also be implemented in such a way that the sales personnel are visually and subliminally forced to accommodate certain goods in the specialist space provided for them and to prevent these goods from entering the space that is used for the products of other manufacturers or for other products from the same manufacturer.
  • labels can also be used with this construction, which can be easily removed from the profile provided for them and firmly connected to the construction.
  • An overall system constructed with the specialist construction also allows such a surface treatment of the exposed specialist parts that the buyer always has an aesthetically pleasing and clean appearance.
  • the construction can easily be set up in a sales outlet and is easily adjustable after assembly, so that it can be adapted to a wide variety of goods and changing stocks or sales programs.
  • a construction according to the invention comprises a U-shaped support profile which is either permanently or temporarily attached to the upper front edge of a compartment.
  • the support profile has opposing longitudinal edges that form a slot between its two webs.
  • the profile webs are flexible so that the slot can be widened by applying force. It is used to hold a variety of different dividing or organizing elements. These elements can be higher or lower in order to separate different products from one another or to enable the stacking of similar products or to different classes or individual rows to separate similar products. Other dividing elements can also be provided, as will be described.
  • These dividing or organizing elements have a vertical locking projection with a widening that pushes the slot apart when inserted into the support profile. When the widening has moved past the longitudinal edges, these snap together again and hold the dividing element in the position it has assumed. It is thus held on the support profile and can only be removed from the support profile again by considerable force. to fix it in another place, for example.
  • Such a locking projection can also be provided in connection with forwardly standing information elements, which are either arranged parallel to the front edge of the shelf or can protrude outward at right angles to the shelf edge, so that they draw the attention of the buyer to himself when he or she contacts the shelf arrangement moved past.
  • the information elements can of course be arranged as desired along the supporting profile and can also be rearranged by being released and reinserted in the manner described by force.
  • a compartment structure 10 which has a support profile 12 on the front edge 14 of a shelf 16. On the back of the support profile 12 there are 16 dividing elements 18 on the shelf. Such a dividing element 18 can have a wide variety of shapes. Low dividing elements such as element 18a are used to divide rows of different classes of the same product, while high dividing elements 18b can be used to separate types of goods from one another. As shown in FIG. 1, the compartment construction 10 can be provided for compartments of different depths, since the dividing elements 18 are provided with a plurality of vertically running weak points 20, which allow the length of a dividing element to be adapted to the compartment depth.
  • high dividing elements 18b can be provided with horizontally running weak points, so that their height can then be adjusted to different compartment spacings.
  • Each dividing element 18 can be inserted into the support profile 12 and moved in the longitudinal direction thereof, so that the space enclosed between the dividing elements 18 can be adapted to the size and shape of a product which is to be stored and presented in this space.
  • the support profile 12 itself can have any length and can be easily cut to size to achieve predetermined compartment lengths.
  • the support profile 12 can also have different configurations. As shown in Fig. 1, a support profile section 12a is provided which can be used together with a standard mounting profile, not shown, for information elements.
  • the support profile section 12b has an obliquely downwardly inclined information surface 22, on which information labels can be provided either together with or instead of the information carriers inserted into an information profile.
  • the support profile section 12c has a vertical surface 24 above an information carrier profile and is also suitable for attaching information. By means of an oblique information carrier surface, as shown at 12b, the information can be better recognized in lower compartments, since it is then inclined in such a way that it is more obvious to the buyer. Further support profiles are explained below.
  • FIG. 3 and 4 show a downwardly projecting flange 26, which has a certain length (FIGS. 7, 8) in the direction of the support profile 12, is arranged at the end of a dividing element 18 and is inserted into a slot 25 on the top of the support profile 12, which is provided with inwardly directed longitudinal edges or projections 28 and 30.
  • These longitudinal edges 28 and 30 are provided on the front wall 32 and the rear wall 34 of the support profile 12.
  • the front wall 32 can have a vertically standing section 24 (FIG. 3) or carry other additional elements. In each embodiment, however, the inward longitudinal edges form a slot over the entire length of the support profile 12.
  • the flange 26 has a horizontally directed locking projection or widening 36. This is provided on the flange 26 so that it is held in the chamber 38 of the support profile 12a, which through the bottom 40, the front and rear walls 32 and 34 and the inward longitudinal edges 28 and 30 is formed.
  • the widening 36 fastens the dividing element 18 to the supporting profile 12 and at the same time enables the dividing element 18 to be moved along the supporting profile 12 in order to adjust it.
  • the support profile 12 is made of a suitable elastic material such as plastic and thus allows the insertion of the locking element or the widening 34 on the flange 26 into the chamber 38 through the slot 25 by pressing the walls 32 and 34 apart.
  • the widening 36 is then held in the chamber 38. As shown in FIG. 4, the flange 26 is held in place after insertion into the support profile 12 by the force that the longitudinal edges 28 and 30 exert on the section 42 of the flange 26. This section 42 lies between the widening 36 and the flat section 44 of the dividing element 18.
  • the flange 26 can be made so long that it sits on the inner surface of the bottom 40 of the support profile 12. In this case, the load of the dividing element 18 is transmitted to the floor 40 via the flange 26.
  • the support profile 12 is fastened to the shelf in a suitable manner, for example glued, but it can also be fastened interchangeably.
  • a suitable adhesive can be arranged on a foam strip provided on the bottom of the support profile 12, which is provided with a non-adhesive protective surface prior to attachment.
  • the 2 shows a dividing element 46 which, in addition to a department, also serves to hold further dividing pieces.
  • the dividing element 46 is provided with a plurality of channels 47, into which a contact element 48 can be inserted.
  • Such an arrangement can advantageously e.g. serve to display sheet paper packs, since they can rest against the contact element 48, so that they stand at an angle on their edges and are not stacked one on top of the other.
  • the dividing elements 18 and also information elements are connected to the support profile 12 by means of locking elements.
  • an information element 50 can be provided which protrudes forward at right angles to the front edge 14 of the shelf 16.
  • the information element 50 has a viewing surface 52 on which visible information is to be arranged in order to draw the customer's attention to the range of goods in the information element.
  • a horizontal transition piece 54 connects the visible surface 52 to a flange 56 which is to be inserted into the support profile 12c.
  • the upper edge 58 of the vertical web of the support profile 12c offers an additional support for the information element 50 or the underside of the transition piece 54.
  • the information element 50 can be moved along the support profile 12.
  • FIG. 7 shows an information element 60 in a further embodiment. This can advantageously be used in connection with the support profile section 12b according to FIG. 1.
  • a visible surface 62 lies obliquely to the front edge of the shelf and is partially held by an oblique web 22 of the support profile 12b.
  • a special holder 64 carries a flange 66 which is to be inserted into the support profile 12b.
  • a closure element 68 can also be provided. This does not have to be displaceable on the support profile 12, so that the arrangement according to FIG. 6 can serve for its fastening.
  • the closing element 68 then has a fastening element 70, which can be U-shaped and is inserted into the chamber 38 of the support profile 12.
  • a further stabilization projection 72 is provided on the closure element 68, which, in connection with part of the U-shaped fastening element 70, bears against the rear wall 34 of the support profile 12 and further stabilizes the seat of the closure element 68.
  • the closing element 68 can also be provided with a support element 76 on its lower edge, which gives it additional stability.
  • An adhesive layer can be provided on the underside of the support element 76, with which the closure element 68 is glued to the shelf. The support element 76 and the adhesive layer can be particularly advantageous if the closure element 68 also serves as a device for carrying further information elements.
  • the support profile 78 is provided with a widened support 80 which offers a larger fastening surface for connection to the shelf 16.
  • the front and rear walls 82 and 84 are slightly obliquely forward and form an angle of approximately 120 ° with the support 80.
  • the flange 86 on the dividing element 88 is not vertical, but forms an angle with the dividing element 88 so that it into the slot and the chamber between the front and rear walls 82 and 84 and the inside directed longitudinal edges 90 and 92 can be used.
  • the dividing element 88 is also provided with a recess edge 94 which forms a free space for the support 80 of the support profile 78.
  • a web 96 extends obliquely downward over the length of the support profile 78, the front edge of which comes to lie below the front edge 14 of the shelf 16.
  • the web 96 is provided with a visible surface 98 extending over the length of the support profile 78.
  • This can comprise a flat vertical section 100, which is delimited at the top and bottom by longitudinal edges 102 and 104.
  • An information element 103 is provided with an obliquely projecting flange 105 which can be inserted into the slot of the chamber of the support profile 78.
  • a transition piece 106 connects the visible surface 108 to the flange 105 and, after insertion into the support profile 78, rests on its web 96.
  • the dividing elements 88 and the information elements 103 can be moved on the support profile 78.
  • FIG. 11 shows a further embodiment of a support profile 111, in the chamber 112 formed by the U-shaped cross section, a flange of a dividing element can be inserted in the manner described.
  • a holding rail is formed by two rectangular longitudinal edges 113 and 114, in which the T-foot 115 of an information element 116 can be inserted.
  • This information element has a movable upper part 117, which is articulated at 118 on the foot 115, and a possibly also movable lower part 119.
  • This construction offers the advantage that the upper part 117 can serve as a visible surface for the customer when it is on the lower part 119 rests.
  • the upper part 117 can then be folded up in the direction of the arrow 120 and then releases the lower part 119, which can carry information that e.g. are intended only for the sales staff and may consist of coded information about the goods that can be used in the course of reordering goods.
  • the support profile 111 can be glued to the shelf 116 at 121 or attached in some other way.
  • the shelf 116 itself has an oblique front edge 122, to which a support element 123 is fastened, on which the lower part 119 of the information element 116 can rest.
  • FIG. 12 Another possible embodiment of the support profile is shown in FIG. 12.
  • a dividing element 18c of the type already described in connection with FIG. 1 is arranged on the shelf 16 and provided at its lower left corner with a downwardly opening U-receiving element which can be plugged onto a longitudinal flange 151 of the support profile 150.
  • the longitudinal flange 151 is a web-like longitudinal element of the support profile 150. It is provided on its upper longitudinal edge with a thickening 152 which latches with the U-shaped receiving element 153 of the dividing element 18c when it is placed on the shelf 16 in such a way that the receiving element 153 is located above flange 151.
  • the front part of the support profile 150 consists of two sections which form an information element.
  • the upper section 154 serves as an obliquely upward-facing viewing surface, while the lower section 155 is designed such that it can serve as a viewing surface or also for inserting information labels. This configuration corresponds approximately to the information element 78 according to FIGS. 8 to 10.
  • the support profile 150 is attached to the top of the shelf 16, for example by gluing.
  • the dividing element 18c has a zigzag-shaped lower edge with which it sits on the shelf 16. This configuration avoids larger accumulations of dirt that could form if a pronounced corner were formed between the dividing element 18c and the shelf 16.
  • the support profiles can be produced using the extrusion process.
  • a construction according to the invention makes it possible, for example, in supermarkets to subdivide shelves into individual areas of a predetermined size for storing and offering goods.
  • a locking device in the form of a combination of the receiving chamber and the flange element to be used, dividing elements and information elements can be attached and adjusted at any point on the supporting profiles.
  • division elements and information elements can be used, which results in great flexibility and adaptability to a wide variety of needs.
  • Color sections can be used to assign different sections of the support profiles to the dividing elements in order to adapt e.g. to enable goods packaging. This also leads to an aesthetically pleasing appearance of a product display.

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1. A shelf divider system for receiving products to be displayed, comprising at least one shelf surface (16) with divider elements (18) being arranged on said shelf surface and defining individual sheft units, said shelf surface being provided along its front edge (14) with a means for receiving information elements which is designed as a supporting profile (12, 78, 111) additionally comprising along its lengthwise extension a catching device (38 ; 112) for providing a locking connection with a divider element (18) and/or an information element (50, 103), characterized in that said supporting profile (12, 78, 111) has a section of U-shaped cross-section with the base (40) thereof lying on said shelf surface (16) and with the longitudinal walls (32, 34 ; 82, 84) thereof having inwardly directed longitudinal edges (28, 30 ; 90, 92) with a slot (256, 112) for insertion defined therebetween, and that said divider member or said divider elements (18), respectively, and/or said information elements (50, 103) have a locking projection (26, 56, 86, 104) with a broadened portion (36) which when being inserted into the chamber formed by said U-shaped cross-section comes into interlocking engagement with the inwardly directed longitudinal edges (28, 30 ; 90, 92) of said longitudinal walls (32, 34 ; 82, 84).

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Fachkonstruktion zur Aufnahme auszustellender bzw. anzubietender Waren, mit mindestens einem Fachboden, auf dem einzelne Fächer begrenzende Teilungselemente angeordnet sind und der an seiner Vorderkante eine über deren Länge verlaufende Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme von Informationselementen aufweist, die als ein Tragprofil ausgebildet ist, welches zur Verbindung mit einem Teilungselement und/oder einem Informationselement über seine Länge zusätzlich eine Rastvorrichtung in Form eines Abschnitts mit U-förmigem Querschnitt aufweist, mit dem ein Rastvorsprung mit einer Verbreiterung beim Einstecken in die durch den U-Querschnitt gebildete Kammer verrastet. Eine Fachkonstruktion dieser Art ist aus der US-A-3 582 170 bekannt.The invention relates to a specialist construction for receiving goods to be exhibited or offered, with at least one shelf on which dividing elements delimiting individual compartments are arranged and which has on its front edge a device for receiving information elements running over its length, which is designed as a supporting profile, which for connection to a dividing element and / or an information element along its length additionally has a latching device in the form of a section with a U-shaped cross section, with which a latching projection latches with a widening when inserted into the chamber formed by the U-shaped cross section. A specialist construction of this type is known from US-A-3 582 170.

Die Erfindung betrifft auch eine Fachkonstruktion zur Aufnahme auszustellender bzw. anzubietender Waren, mit mindestens einem Fachboden, auf dem einzelne Fächer begrenzende Teilungselemente angeordnet sind und der an seiner Vorderkante eine über deren Länge verlaufende Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme von Informationselementen aufweist, die als ein Tragprofil mit einer zusätzlichen Rastvorrichtung in Form eines Längssteges ausgebildet ist, dessen Längskante mit einer Verdickung versehen ist, welche zur verrastenden Verbindung mit einem Teilungselement mit einem U-förmigen Aufnahmeelement verrastbar ist, das an dem Teilungselement vorgesehen ist. Eine Fachkonstruktion dieser Art ist aus der DE-U-1 921 668 bekannt.The invention also relates to a specialist construction for receiving goods to be exhibited or offered, with at least one shelf on which individual compartments delimiting compartments are arranged and which has on its front edge a device for receiving information elements running over its length, which as a support profile with a additional locking device in the form of a longitudinal web is, the longitudinal edge of which is provided with a thickening which can be locked for locking connection with a dividing element with a U-shaped receiving element which is provided on the dividing element. A specialist construction of this type is known from DE-U-1 921 668.

Eines der Hauptprobleme im Verkaufswesen besteht darin, Waren in Fächern bzw. Regalen attraktiv und sorgfältig darzubieten. Meist sind die Fächer hierzu in einem Regalsystem angeordnet. innerhalb dessen sie oft unten tiefer als in den oberen Bereichen sind. Durch den laufenden Warenumsatz in den Verkaufsstätten verschlechtert sich das Aussehen der Regalfächer durch Abnutzung. Ferner haben sie auch meist ein und dieselbe Farbe, die gelegentlich nicht zu der Farbe der ausgestellten Warenverpackungen paßt.One of the main problems in sales is the attractive and careful presentation of goods in compartments or shelves. The compartments are usually arranged in a shelving system. within which they are often deeper below than in the upper areas. Due to the ongoing sales of goods in the sales outlets, the appearance of the shelves deteriorates due to wear. Furthermore, they usually have the same color, which occasionally does not match the color of the goods packaging on display.

Ein weiteres Problem besteht darin, daß beim Warenumsatz und erneuten Auffüllen der Regale die Waren einer bestimmten Art infolge besonders großer Nachfrage oft unabsichtlich einem größeren Raum zugeordnet werden, so daß für andere Waren dann ein kleinerer Raum zur Verfügung steht. Dadurch wird eine ursprünglich von der Geschäftsleitung gewünschte Raumaufteilung bzw. Raumzuordnung zu bestimmten Produkten durch das Personal geändert, welches den Lagerbestand an Waren möglichst vollständig in die Verkaufsräume bringen soll. Eine solche Änderung ursprünglicher Planung ist auch nicht schwierig, da die Fachunterteilungen normalerweise Kartonstücke sind, die aus Versandkartons ausgeschnitten wurden. Ferner kann eine nicht attraktive Erscheinungsform von Waren auch eine ästhetisch nachteilige Verkaufsatmosphäre verursachen.Another problem is that when goods are sold and the shelves are refilled, the goods of a certain type are often unintentionally assigned to a larger space due to particularly high demand, so that a smaller space is then available for other goods. This changes the room layout or room allocation to certain products originally desired by the management, which should bring the inventory of goods as completely as possible into the sales rooms. Such a change in the original planning is also not difficult, since the specialist subdivisions are usually pieces of cardboard cut from shipping boxes. Furthermore, an unattractive appearance of goods can also create an aesthetically disadvantageous sales atmosphere.

An den Vorderkanten der Fachböden ist normalerweise ein Profil zur Aufnahme von Etiketten vorgesehen, die für den Käufer das in dem Raum darüber befindliche Produkt kennzeichnen. Solche Etiketten geben den Preis bzw. den Grundpreis einer Einzelmenge an und können auch andere Informationen enthalten, die durch Gesetz oder automatische Verkaufssysteme vorgegeben werden. Wenn die Waren nun räumlich nicht mehr den vorgegebenen Fächern zugeordnet sind, so können Verkäufer und Käufer infolge fehlenden Zusammenhangs mit den Informationen der Etiketten verwirrt und irritiert werden.At the front edges of the shelves there is usually a profile for receiving labels which identify the product in the room above for the buyer. Such labels indicate the price or the base price of a single quantity and can also contain other information that is prescribed by law or automatic sales systems. If the goods are no longer spatially assigned to the specified subjects, then seller and buyer can be confused and irritated due to a lack of connection with the information on the labels.

Die eingangs genannte bekannte Fachkonstruktion hat zwar Konstruktionselemente, die die vorstehend aufgezeigten Einzelprobleme für sich jeweils lösen können, sie ist jedoch nicht so aufgebaut, daß sich mit ihr ein Fachsystem baukastenartig zusammenstellen läßt und gleichzeitig eine einheitliche Warenauszeichnung möglich ist.Although the known specialist construction mentioned at the outset has construction elements which can solve the individual problems outlined above in each case, it is not constructed in such a way that it can be used to put together a modular system and at the same time a uniform labeling of goods is possible.

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht deshalb darin, eine Fachkonstruktion anzugeben, die in möglichst einfacher und kostensparender, jedoch mechanisch sicherer Weise innerhalb eines einheitlichen Fachsystems eine weitgehende Variation gestattet.The object of the invention is therefore to provide a specialist design that allows a wide variety within a uniform subject system in a simple and cost-saving, but mechanically safe manner.

Diese Aufgabe wird für eine Fachkonstruktion eingangs genannter Art durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 oder des Anspruchs 2 gelöst.This object is achieved for a specialist construction of the type mentioned at the outset by the features of claim 1 or claim 2.

Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.Advantageous further developments are the subject of the subclaims.

Eine Fachkonstruktion dieser Art umfaßt eine Vielzahl von Teilungseinheiten, die eine Anpassung an verschiedenste Fachgestaltungen ermöglichen. Dabei können als integraler Teil der Konstruktion Anordnungen für sichtbare Produktinformationen für den Käufer vorgesehen sein, die ein bequemes Ablesen gestatten, ohne daß sich der Käufer beim Vorbeigehen direkt den Waren zuwenden muß. Die Erfindung kann ferner so verwirklicht werden, daß das Verkaufspersonal visuell und unterschwellig dazu gezwungen wird, bestimmte Waren in dem für sie vorgesehenen Fachraum unterzubringen und zu verhindern, daß diese Waren auch in den Raum gelangen, der für die Produkte anderer Hersteller oder für andere Produkte desselben Herstellers vorgesehen ist.A specialist construction of this type comprises a large number of division units which enable adaptation to a wide variety of specialist designs. Arrangements for visible product information for the buyer can be provided as an integral part of the construction, which allow easy reading without the buyer having to turn directly to the goods as he walks past. The invention can also be implemented in such a way that the sales personnel are visually and subliminally forced to accommodate certain goods in the specialist space provided for them and to prevent these goods from entering the space that is used for the products of other manufacturers or for other products from the same manufacturer.

Zur Identifizierung der Waren können bei dieser Konstruktion auch Etiketten verwendet werden, die leicht aus dem für sie vorgesehenen, mit der Konstruktion fest verbundenen Profil herausgenommen werden können.In order to identify the goods, labels can also be used with this construction, which can be easily removed from the profile provided for them and firmly connected to the construction.

Ein mit der Fachkonstruktion aufgebautes Gesamtsystem erlaubt ferner eine solche Oberflächenbehandlung der freiliegenden Fachteile, daß sich stets eine ästhetisch angenehme und saubere Erscheinung für den Käufer darbietet.An overall system constructed with the specialist construction also allows such a surface treatment of the exposed specialist parts that the buyer always has an aesthetically pleasing and clean appearance.

Schließlich kann die Konstruktion leicht in einer Verkaufsstätte aufgebaut werden und ist nach dem Zusammenbau leicht verstellbar, so daß sie unterschiedlichsten Warenformen und wechselnden Lagerbeständen bzw. Verkaufsprogrammen angepaßt werden kann.Finally, the construction can easily be set up in a sales outlet and is easily adjustable after assembly, so that it can be adapted to a wide variety of goods and changing stocks or sales programs.

Eine Konstruktion nach der Erfindung umfaßt ein U-förmiges Tragprofil, welches entweder dauernd oder zeitweise an der oberen Vorderkante eines Fachs befestigt ist. Das Tragprofil hat einander gegenüberstehende Längskanten, die zwischen seinen beiden Stegen einen Schlitz bilden. Die Profilstege sind flexibel, so daß der Schlitz durch Krafteinwirkung verbreitert werden kann. Er dient zur Aufnahme einer Vielzahl unterschiedlicher Teilungs- oder Ordnungselemente. Diese Elemente können höher oder niedriger sein, um verschiedene Produkte voneinander zu trennen bzw. das Stapeln gleichartiger Produkte zu ermöglichen oder um unterschiedliche Klassen bzw. Einzelreihen gleichartiger Produkte voneinander zu trennen. Auch andere Teilungselemente können vorgesehen sein, wie noch beschrieben wird.A construction according to the invention comprises a U-shaped support profile which is either permanently or temporarily attached to the upper front edge of a compartment. The support profile has opposing longitudinal edges that form a slot between its two webs. The profile webs are flexible so that the slot can be widened by applying force. It is used to hold a variety of different dividing or organizing elements. These elements can be higher or lower in order to separate different products from one another or to enable the stacking of similar products or to different classes or individual rows to separate similar products. Other dividing elements can also be provided, as will be described.

Diese Teilungs- oder Ordnungselemente haben einen vertikalen Rastvorsprung mit einer Verbreiterung, die den Schlitz beim Einsetzen in das Tragprofil auseinanderdrückt. Wenn sich die Verbreiterung an den Längskanten vorbeibewegt hat, schnappen diese wieder zusammen und halten das Teilungselement in der so eingenommenen Stellung. Es wird somit an dem Tragprofil festgehalten und kann nur durch beachtliche Kraftwirkung wieder aus dem Tragprofil entfernt werden. um es beispielsweise an einer anderen Stelle wieder zu fixieren.These dividing or organizing elements have a vertical locking projection with a widening that pushes the slot apart when inserted into the support profile. When the widening has moved past the longitudinal edges, these snap together again and hold the dividing element in the position it has assumed. It is thus held on the support profile and can only be removed from the support profile again by considerable force. to fix it in another place, for example.

Ein solcher Rastvorsprung kann auch in Verbindung mit nach vorn stehenden Informationselementen vorgesehen sein, die entweder parallel zur Vorderkante des Fachbodens angeordnet sind oder rechtwinklig zur Fachkante nach außen ragen können, so daß sie die Aufmerksamkeit des Käufers auf sich lenken, wenn sich dieser an der Fachanordnung vorbeibewegt. Die Informationselemente können natürlich beliebig längs des Tragprofils angeordnet sein und können auch umgeordnet werden, indem sie in beschriebener Weise durch Krafteinwirkung gelöst und neu eingesetzt werden.Such a locking projection can also be provided in connection with forwardly standing information elements, which are either arranged parallel to the front edge of the shelf or can protrude outward at right angles to the shelf edge, so that they draw the attention of the buyer to himself when he or she contacts the shelf arrangement moved past. The information elements can of course be arranged as desired along the supporting profile and can also be rearranged by being released and reinserted in the manner described by force.

Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung werden im folgenden anhand der Figuren beschrieben. Es zeigen:

  • Fig. 1 eine perspektivische Darstellung einer Fachkonstruktion mit unterschiedlichen Arten größerer und kleinerer Teilungselemente sowie verschiedenen Tragprofilen,
  • Fig. 2 eine perspektivische Explosionsdarstellung eines weiteren Ausführungsbeispiels mit einer rückseitigen Warenanlage und einem Informationselement,
  • Fig. 3 den Schnitt 3-3 nach Fig. 1,
  • Fig. 4 eine schematische Darstellung des Sitzes eines Rastelements in einem Tragprofil,
  • Fig. 5 eine Seitenansicht des Informationselements nach Fig. 2 in eingerasteter Stellung am Tragprofil,
  • Fig. 6 einen Teilschnitt eines hohen Teilungselements als Abschlußelement,
  • Fig. 7 eine perspektivische Rückansicht eines weiteren Informationselements in Zuordnung zu einem Tragprofil,
  • Fig. 8 eine perspektivische Vorderansicht eines Tragprofils mit einem die Vorderkante eines Fachbodens überdeckenden Abschnitt zum Ersatz eines vorhandenen Profils und zur Bereitstellung zusätzlicher Informationsfläche,
  • Fig. 9 eine Seitenansicht der Anordnung nach Fig. 8 mit zugeordnetem Rastvorsprung eines Teilungselements vor dem Einsetzen,
  • Fig. 10 die Seitenansicht eines Informationselements, das in das Tragprofil der Anordnung nach Fig. 8 einzusetzen ist,
  • Fig. 11 den Querschnitt einer weiteren Ausführungsmöglichkeit eines Tragprofils an einem Fachboden und
  • Fig. 12 den Querschnitt einer weiteren Ausführungsform eines Tragprofils an einem Fachboden mit einem Aufsteckelement für ein Teilungselement.
Embodiments of the invention are described below with reference to the figures. Show it:
  • 1 is a perspective view of a specialist construction with different types of larger and smaller dividing elements and different support profiles,
  • 2 shows an exploded perspective view of a further exemplary embodiment with a goods system on the back and an information element,
  • 3 shows the section 3-3 of FIG. 1,
  • 4 is a schematic representation of the seat of a locking element in a support profile,
  • 5 is a side view of the information element of FIG. 2 in the locked position on the support profile,
  • 6 shows a partial section of a high dividing element as a closing element,
  • 7 is a perspective rear view of a further information element in association with a support profile,
  • 8 shows a perspective front view of a support profile with a section covering the front edge of a shelf for replacing an existing profile and for providing additional information surface,
  • 9 is a side view of the arrangement of FIG. 8 with an associated locking projection of a dividing element before insertion,
  • 10 is a side view of an information element to be inserted into the support profile of the arrangement according to FIG. 8,
  • Fig. 11 shows the cross section of another embodiment of a support profile on a shelf and
  • Fig. 12 shows the cross section of a further embodiment of a support profile on a shelf with a plug-on element for a dividing element.

In Fig. 1 ist eine Fachkonstruktion 10 dargestellt, die ein Tragprofil 12 an der Vorderkante 14 eines Fachbodens 16 aufweist. An der Rückseite des Tragprofils 12 stehen auf dem Fachboden 16 Teilungselemente 18. Ein solches Teilungselement 18 kann die verschiedensten Formen haben. Niedrige Teilungselemente wie beispielsweise das Element 18a dienen zur Unterteilung von Reihen verschiedener Klassen ein und desselben Produkts, während hohe Teilungselemente 18b zur Trennung von Warentypen voneinander dienen können. Wie Fig. 1 zeigt, kann die Fachkonstruktion 10 für Fächer unterschiedlicher Tiefe vorgesehen sein, da die Teilungselemente 18 mit mehreren vertikal verlaufenden Schwachstellen 20 versehen sind, die eine Anpassung der Länge eines Teilungselements an die Fachtiefe gestatten. Zusätzlich können hohe Teilungselemente 18b mit horizontal verlaufenden Schwachstellen versehen sein, so daß ihre Höhe dann auf unterschiedliche Fachabstände eingestellt werden kann. Jedes Teilungselement 18 kann in das Tragprofil 12 eingesetzt und in dessen Längsrichtung bewegt werden, so daß der zwischen den Teilungselementen 18 eingeschlossene Raum der Größe und Form einer Ware angepaßt werden kann, die in diesem Raum gelagert und dargeboten werden soll. Das Tragprofil 12 selbst kann eine beliebige Länge haben und leicht nach Maß zugeschnitten werden, um vorbestimmte Fachlängen zu verwirklichen.In Fig. 1, a compartment structure 10 is shown, which has a support profile 12 on the front edge 14 of a shelf 16. On the back of the support profile 12 there are 16 dividing elements 18 on the shelf. Such a dividing element 18 can have a wide variety of shapes. Low dividing elements such as element 18a are used to divide rows of different classes of the same product, while high dividing elements 18b can be used to separate types of goods from one another. As shown in FIG. 1, the compartment construction 10 can be provided for compartments of different depths, since the dividing elements 18 are provided with a plurality of vertically running weak points 20, which allow the length of a dividing element to be adapted to the compartment depth. In addition, high dividing elements 18b can be provided with horizontally running weak points, so that their height can then be adjusted to different compartment spacings. Each dividing element 18 can be inserted into the support profile 12 and moved in the longitudinal direction thereof, so that the space enclosed between the dividing elements 18 can be adapted to the size and shape of a product which is to be stored and presented in this space. The support profile 12 itself can have any length and can be easily cut to size to achieve predetermined compartment lengths.

Auch das Tragprofil 12 kann unterschiedliche Konfigurationen haben. Wie in Fig. 1 gezeigt, ist ein Tragprofilabschnitt 12a vorgesehen, der zusammen mit einem nicht dargestellten Standard-Aufnahmeprofil für Informationselemente verwendet werden kann. Der Tragprofilabschnitt 12b hat eine schräg nach unten geneigte Informationsfläche 22, auf der Informationsetiketten entweder zusammen mit oder anstelle der in ein Informationsprofil eingeschobenen Informationsträger vorgesehen sein können. Der Tragprofilabschnitt 12c hat eine vertikale Fläche 24 oberhalb eines Informationsträgerprofils und eignet sich gleichfalls zum Anbringen von Informationen. Durch eine schräge Informationsträgerfläche, wie sie bei 12b gezeigt ist, kann die Information bei niedrigeren Fächern besser erkennbar sein, da sie dann so geneigt ist, daß sie dem Käufer besser ins Auge fällt. Weitere Tragprofile werden im folgenden noch erläutert.The support profile 12 can also have different configurations. As shown in Fig. 1, a support profile section 12a is provided which can be used together with a standard mounting profile, not shown, for information elements. The support profile section 12b has an obliquely downwardly inclined information surface 22, on which information labels can be provided either together with or instead of the information carriers inserted into an information profile. The support profile section 12c has a vertical surface 24 above an information carrier profile and is also suitable for attaching information. By means of an oblique information carrier surface, as shown at 12b, the information can be better recognized in lower compartments, since it is then inclined in such a way that it is more obvious to the buyer. Further support profiles are explained below.

Fig. 3 und 4 zeigen einen abwärts vorstehenden Flansch 26, der eine gewisse Länge (Fig. 7, 8) in Richtung des Tragprofils 12 hat, am Ende eines Teilungselements 18 angeordnet und in einen Schlitz 25 an der Oberseite des Tragprofils 12 eingesetzt ist, das mit nach innen gerichteten Längskanten oder Vorsprüngen 28 und 30 versehen ist. Diese Längskanten 28 und 30 sind an der vorderen Wand 32 und der hinteren Wand 34 des Tragprofils 12 vorgesehen. Wie bereits ausgeführt, kann die vordere Wand 32 einen vertikal stehenden Abschnitt 24 (Fig. 3) haben oder andere Zusatzelemente tragen. Bei jeder Ausführungsform bilden jedoch die nach innen gerichteten Längskanten einen Schlitz über die gesamte Länge des Tragprofils 12.3 and 4 show a downwardly projecting flange 26, which has a certain length (FIGS. 7, 8) in the direction of the support profile 12, is arranged at the end of a dividing element 18 and is inserted into a slot 25 on the top of the support profile 12, which is provided with inwardly directed longitudinal edges or projections 28 and 30. These longitudinal edges 28 and 30 are provided on the front wall 32 and the rear wall 34 of the support profile 12. As already stated, the front wall 32 can have a vertically standing section 24 (FIG. 3) or carry other additional elements. In each embodiment, however, the inward longitudinal edges form a slot over the entire length of the support profile 12.

Der Flansch 26 hat einen horizontal gerichteten Rastvorsprung bzw. eine Verbreiterung 36. Diese ist an dem Flansch 26 so vorgesehen, daß sie in der Kammer 38 des Tragprofils 12a gehalten wird, welche durch den Boden 40, die Vorder- und Rückwand 32 und 34 sowie die nach innen gerichteten Längskanten 28 und 30 gebildet ist.The flange 26 has a horizontally directed locking projection or widening 36. This is provided on the flange 26 so that it is held in the chamber 38 of the support profile 12a, which through the bottom 40, the front and rear walls 32 and 34 and the inward longitudinal edges 28 and 30 is formed.

Die Verbreiterung 36 befestigt das Teilungselement 18 an dem Tragprofil 12 und ermöglicht gleichzeitig ein Bewegen des Teilungselements 18 längs des Tragprofils 12, um es einzustellen. Das Tragprofil 12 ist aus einem geeigneten elastischen Material wie beispielsweise Kunststoff hergestellt und ermöglicht somit das Einsetzen des Rastelements bzw. der Verbreiterung 34 an dem Flansch 26 in die Kammer 38 durch den Schlitz 25 hindurch, indem die Wände 32 und 34 auseinandergedrückt werden. Danach wird die Verbreiterung 36 in der Kammer 38 festgehalten. Wie Fig. 4 zeigt, wird der Flansch 26 nach dem Einsetzen in das Tragprofil 12 durch die Kraft festgehalten, die die Längskanten 28 und 30 auf den Abschnitt 42 des Flansches 26 ausüben. Dieser Abschnitt 42 liegt zwischen der Verbreiterung 36 und dem flachen Abschnitt 44 des Teilungselements 18. Bei einer anderen Ausführungsform kann der Flansch 26 so lang ausgeführt sein, daß er auf der Innenfläche des Bodens 40 des Tragprofils 12 aufsitzt. In diesem Fall wird die Last des Teilungselements 18 über den Flansch 26 auf den Boden 40 übertragen. In beiden Fällen ist das Tragprofil 12 an dem Fachboden in geeigneter Weise befestigt, beispielsweise geklebt, jedoch kann es auch auswechselbar befestigt sein. Ein geeigneter Klebstoff kann auf einem am Boden des Tragprofils 12 vorgesehenen Schaumstreifen angeordnet sein, der vor dem Befestigen mit einer nicht klebenden Schutzfläche versehen ist.The widening 36 fastens the dividing element 18 to the supporting profile 12 and at the same time enables the dividing element 18 to be moved along the supporting profile 12 in order to adjust it. The support profile 12 is made of a suitable elastic material such as plastic and thus allows the insertion of the locking element or the widening 34 on the flange 26 into the chamber 38 through the slot 25 by pressing the walls 32 and 34 apart. The widening 36 is then held in the chamber 38. As shown in FIG. 4, the flange 26 is held in place after insertion into the support profile 12 by the force that the longitudinal edges 28 and 30 exert on the section 42 of the flange 26. This section 42 lies between the widening 36 and the flat section 44 of the dividing element 18. In another embodiment, the flange 26 can be made so long that it sits on the inner surface of the bottom 40 of the support profile 12. In this case, the load of the dividing element 18 is transmitted to the floor 40 via the flange 26. In both cases, the support profile 12 is fastened to the shelf in a suitable manner, for example glued, but it can also be fastened interchangeably. A suitable adhesive can be arranged on a foam strip provided on the bottom of the support profile 12, which is provided with a non-adhesive protective surface prior to attachment.

Fig. 2 zeigt ein Teilungselement 46, das neben einer Abteilung auch zur Haltung weiterer Teilungsstücke dient. Das Teilungselement 46 ist mit mehreren Kanälen 47 versehen, in die ein Anlageelement 48 eingesetzt werden kann. Eine solche Anordnung kann vorteilhaft z.B. zur Auslage von Blattpapierpackungen dienen, da diese an dem Anlageelement 48 anliegen können, so daß sie schräg auf ihren Kanten stehen und nicht übereinander gestapelt sind.2 shows a dividing element 46 which, in addition to a department, also serves to hold further dividing pieces. The dividing element 46 is provided with a plurality of channels 47, into which a contact element 48 can be inserted. Such an arrangement can advantageously e.g. serve to display sheet paper packs, since they can rest against the contact element 48, so that they stand at an angle on their edges and are not stacked one on top of the other.

Die Teilungselemente 18 und auch Informationselemente werden mittels Rastelementen mit dem Tragprofil 12 verbunden. Wie Fig. 2 und 5 zeigen. kann ein Informationselement 50 vorgesehen sein, das rechtwinklig zur Vorderkante 14 des Fachbodens 16 nach vorn absteht. Das Informationselement 50 hat eine Sichtfläche 52, auf der sichtbare Informationen anzuordnen sind, um den Kunden auf das bei dem Informationselement liegende Warenangebot aufmerksam zu machen. Ein horizontales Übergangsstück 54 verbindet die Sichtfläche 52 mit einem Flansch 56, der in das Tragprofil 12c einzusetzen ist. Bei dem in Fig. 2 und 5 gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel bietet die Oberkante 58 des vertikalen Steges des Tragprofils 12c eine zusätzliche Auflage für das Informationselement 50 bzw. die Unterseite des Übergangsstücks 54. Wie die Teilungselemente 18 kann das Informationselement 50 längs des Tragprofils 12 verschoben werden.The dividing elements 18 and also information elements are connected to the support profile 12 by means of locking elements. As FIGS. 2 and 5 show. For example, an information element 50 can be provided which protrudes forward at right angles to the front edge 14 of the shelf 16. The information element 50 has a viewing surface 52 on which visible information is to be arranged in order to draw the customer's attention to the range of goods in the information element. A horizontal transition piece 54 connects the visible surface 52 to a flange 56 which is to be inserted into the support profile 12c. In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the upper edge 58 of the vertical web of the support profile 12c offers an additional support for the information element 50 or the underside of the transition piece 54. Like the dividing elements 18, the information element 50 can be moved along the support profile 12.

Fig. 7 zeigt ein Informationselement 60 in einer weiteren Ausführungsform. Diese kann vorteilhaft in Verbindung mit dem Tragprofilabschnitt 12b gemäß Fig. 1 eingesetzt werden. Eine Sichtfläche 62 liegt schräg zur Vorderkante des Fachbodens und ist teilweise durch einen schrägen Steg 22 des Tragprofils 12b gehalten. Eine besondere Halterung 64 trägt einen Flansch 66, der in das Tragprofil 12b einzusetzen ist.7 shows an information element 60 in a further embodiment. This can advantageously be used in connection with the support profile section 12b according to FIG. 1. A visible surface 62 lies obliquely to the front edge of the shelf and is partially held by an oblique web 22 of the support profile 12b. A special holder 64 carries a flange 66 which is to be inserted into the support profile 12b.

Gemäß Fig. 1 kann auch ein Abschlußelement 68 vorgesehen sein. Dieses muß nicht an dem Tragprofil 12 verschiebbar sein, so daß zu seiner Befestigung die Anordnung nach Fig. 6 dienen kann. Das Abschlußelement 68 hat dann ein Befestigungselement 70, das U-förmig ausgeführt sein kann und in die Kammer 38 des Tragprofils 12 eingesetzt wird.1, a closure element 68 can also be provided. This does not have to be displaceable on the support profile 12, so that the arrangement according to FIG. 6 can serve for its fastening. The closing element 68 then has a fastening element 70, which can be U-shaped and is inserted into the chamber 38 of the support profile 12.

Mit Abstand zu dem U-förmigen Befestigungselement 70 ist an dem Abschlußelement 68 ein weiterer Stabilisierungsvorsprung 72 vorgesehen, der in Verbindung mit einem Teil des U-förmigen Befestigungselements 70 an der Rückwand 34 des Tragprofils 12 anliegt und den Sitz des Abschlußelements 68 weiter stabilisiert. Das Abschlußelement 68 kann ferner mit einem Auflageelement 76 an seiner Unterkante versehen sein, das ihm zusätzliche Stabilität verleiht. An der Unterseite des Auflageelements 76 kann eine Klebeschicht vorgesehen sein, mit der das Abschlußelement 68 an dem Fachboden verklebt wird. Das Auflageelement 76 und die Klebeschicht können insbesondere dann von Vorteil sein, wenn das Abschlußelement 68 auch als Vorrichtung zum Tragen weiterer Informationselemente dient.At a distance from the U-shaped fastening element 70, a further stabilization projection 72 is provided on the closure element 68, which, in connection with part of the U-shaped fastening element 70, bears against the rear wall 34 of the support profile 12 and further stabilizes the seat of the closure element 68. The closing element 68 can also be provided with a support element 76 on its lower edge, which gives it additional stability. An adhesive layer can be provided on the underside of the support element 76, with which the closure element 68 is glued to the shelf. The support element 76 and the adhesive layer can be particularly advantageous if the closure element 68 also serves as a device for carrying further information elements.

In Fig. 8 bis 12 sind weitere Möglichkeiten für die Verbindung des Tragprofils 12 mit den verschiedenen Teilungs- und Informatinselementen dargestellt.8 to 12 show further possibilities for connecting the support profile 12 to the various dividing and information elements.

So ist beispielsweise zu erkennen, daß das Tragprofil 78 mit einer verbreiterten Auflage 80 versehen ist, die eine größere Befestigungsfläche zur Verbindung mit dem Fachboden 16 bietet. Die Vorder- und die Rückwand 82 und 84 stehen leicht schräg nach vorn und bilden einen Winkel von etwa 120° mit der Auflage 80. Auch der Flansch 86 am Teilungselement 88 steht nicht vertikal, sondern bildet einen Winkel mit dem Teilungselement 88, so daß er in den Schlitz und die Kammer zwischen der Vorder- und der Rückwand 82 und 84 und den nach innen gerichteten Längskanten 90 und 92 eingesetzt werden kann. Das Teilungselement 88 ist ferner mit einer Rücksprungkante 94 versehen, die einen Freiraum für die Auflage 80 des Tragprofils 78 bildet.For example, it can be seen that the support profile 78 is provided with a widened support 80 which offers a larger fastening surface for connection to the shelf 16. The front and rear walls 82 and 84 are slightly obliquely forward and form an angle of approximately 120 ° with the support 80. The flange 86 on the dividing element 88 is not vertical, but forms an angle with the dividing element 88 so that it into the slot and the chamber between the front and rear walls 82 and 84 and the inside directed longitudinal edges 90 and 92 can be used. The dividing element 88 is also provided with a recess edge 94 which forms a free space for the support 80 of the support profile 78.

Ausgehend von der Oberkante der Vorderwand 82 ragt über die Länge des Tragprofils 78 schräg nach unten ein Steg 96, dessen Vorderkante bis unter die Vorderkante 14 des Fachbodens 16 zu liegen kommt. Der Steg 96 ist mit einer über die Länge des Tragprofils 78 verlaufenden Sichtfläche 98 versehen. Diese kann einen flachen vertikalen Abschnitt 100 umfassen, der oben und unten durch Längskanten 102 und 104 begrenzt ist. Diese ermöglichen das Einsetzen von Informationsträgerelementen und helfen dem Kunden, die in dem Fach liegenden Waren zu identifizieren.Starting from the upper edge of the front wall 82, a web 96 extends obliquely downward over the length of the support profile 78, the front edge of which comes to lie below the front edge 14 of the shelf 16. The web 96 is provided with a visible surface 98 extending over the length of the support profile 78. This can comprise a flat vertical section 100, which is delimited at the top and bottom by longitudinal edges 102 and 104. These enable the use of information carrier elements and help the customer to identify the goods in the compartment.

Ein Informationselement 103 ist mit einem schräg abstehenden Flansch 105 versehen, der in den Schlitz der Kammer des Tragprofils 78 eingesetzt werden kann. Ein Übergangsstück 106 verbindet die Sichtfläche 108 mit dem Flansch 105 und sitzt nach Einsetzen in das Tragprofil 78 auf dessen Steg 96 auf. Auch hier können die Teilungselemente 88 und die Informationselemente 103 an dem Tragprofil 78 verschoben werden.An information element 103 is provided with an obliquely projecting flange 105 which can be inserted into the slot of the chamber of the support profile 78. A transition piece 106 connects the visible surface 108 to the flange 105 and, after insertion into the support profile 78, rests on its web 96. Here, too, the dividing elements 88 and the information elements 103 can be moved on the support profile 78.

Fig. 11 zeigt eine weitere Ausführungsform eines Tragprofils 111, in dessen durch den U-förmigen Querschnitt gebildete Kammer 112 in beschriebener Weise ein Flansch eines Teilungselements eingesteckt werden kann. An der Vorderseite des Tragprofils 111 ist durch zwei rechtwinklige Längskanten 113 und 114 eine Halteschiene ausgebildet, in die der T-Fuß 115 eines Informationselements 116 eingesetzt werden kann. Dieses Informationselement hat ein bewegliches Oberteil 117, das bei 118 an dem Fuß 115 angelenkt ist, sowie ein ggf. gleichfalls bewegliches Unterteil 119. Diese Konstruktion bietet den Vorteil, daß das Oberteil 117 als Sichtfläche für den Kunden dienen kann, wenn es auf dem Unterteil 119 aufliegt. Das Oberteil 117 kann dann in Richtung des Pfeils 120 hochgeklappt werden und gibt dann das Unterteil 119 frei, welches Informationen tragen kann, die z.B. nur für das Verkaufspersonal bestimmt sind und aus codierten Angaben über die Waren bestehen können, die im Zuge der Nachbestellung von Waren nutzbar sind.11 shows a further embodiment of a support profile 111, in the chamber 112 formed by the U-shaped cross section, a flange of a dividing element can be inserted in the manner described. On the front of the support profile 111, a holding rail is formed by two rectangular longitudinal edges 113 and 114, in which the T-foot 115 of an information element 116 can be inserted. This information element has a movable upper part 117, which is articulated at 118 on the foot 115, and a possibly also movable lower part 119. This construction offers the advantage that the upper part 117 can serve as a visible surface for the customer when it is on the lower part 119 rests. The upper part 117 can then be folded up in the direction of the arrow 120 and then releases the lower part 119, which can carry information that e.g. are intended only for the sales staff and may consist of coded information about the goods that can be used in the course of reordering goods.

Das Tragprofil 111 kann auf dem Fachboden 116 bei 121 aufgeklebt oder anderweitig befestigt sein. Der Fachboden 116 selbst hat eine schräge Vorderkante 122, an der ein Auflageelement 123 befestigt ist, an dem das Unterteil 119 des Informationselements 116 aufliegen kann.The support profile 111 can be glued to the shelf 116 at 121 or attached in some other way. The shelf 116 itself has an oblique front edge 122, to which a support element 123 is fastened, on which the lower part 119 of the information element 116 can rest.

Eine weitere Ausführungsmöglichkeit des Tragprofils ist in Fig. 12 dargestellt. Hier ist ein Teilungselement 18c der in Verbindung mit Fig. 1 bereits beschriebenen Art auf dem Fachboden 16 angeordnet und an seiner linken unteren Ecke mit einem nach unten sich öffnenden U-Aufnahmeelement versehen, welches auf einen Längsflansch 151 des Tragprofils 150 aufsteckbar ist. Der Längsflansch 151 ist ein stegartiges Längselement des Tragprofils 150. das an seiner oberen Längskante mit einer Verdickung 152 versehen ist, die mit dem U-förmigen Aufnahmeelement 153 des Teilungselements 18c verrastet, wenn dieses auf den Fachboden 16 so aufgesetzt wird, daß das Aufnahmeelement 153 sich über dem Flansch 151 befindet.Another possible embodiment of the support profile is shown in FIG. 12. Here, a dividing element 18c of the type already described in connection with FIG. 1 is arranged on the shelf 16 and provided at its lower left corner with a downwardly opening U-receiving element which can be plugged onto a longitudinal flange 151 of the support profile 150. The longitudinal flange 151 is a web-like longitudinal element of the support profile 150. It is provided on its upper longitudinal edge with a thickening 152 which latches with the U-shaped receiving element 153 of the dividing element 18c when it is placed on the shelf 16 in such a way that the receiving element 153 is located above flange 151.

Der vordere Teil des Tragprofils 150 besteht aus zwei Abschnitten, die ein Informationselement bilden. Der obere Abschnitt 154 dient als schräg nach oben weisende Sichtfläche, während der untere Abschnitt 155 so ausgebildet ist, daß er als Sichtfläche oder auch zum Einsetzen von Informationsetiketten dienen kann. Diese Ausbildung entspricht etwa dem Informationselement 78 nach Fig. 8 bis 10.The front part of the support profile 150 consists of two sections which form an information element. The upper section 154 serves as an obliquely upward-facing viewing surface, while the lower section 155 is designed such that it can serve as a viewing surface or also for inserting information labels. This configuration corresponds approximately to the information element 78 according to FIGS. 8 to 10.

Auch bei der Ausführungsform nach Fig. 12 ist das Tragprofil 150 auf der Oberseite des Fachbodens 16 beispielsweise durch Kleben befestigt. Außerdem ist zu erkennen, daß das Teilungselement 18c eine zick-zack-förmig verlaufende Unterkante hat, mit der es auf dem Fachboden 16 aufsitzt. Diese Ausbildung vermeidet größere Schmutzansammlungen, die sich dann bilden könnten, wenn eine ausgeprägte Ecke zwischen dem Teilungselement 18c und dem Fachboden 16 gebildet würde.In the embodiment according to FIG. 12, the support profile 150 is attached to the top of the shelf 16, for example by gluing. In addition, it can be seen that the dividing element 18c has a zigzag-shaped lower edge with which it sits on the shelf 16. This configuration avoids larger accumulations of dirt that could form if a pronounced corner were formed between the dividing element 18c and the shelf 16.

Bei allen vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispielen können die Tragprofile im Extrusionsverfahren hergestellt werden.In all of the exemplary embodiments described above, the support profiles can be produced using the extrusion process.

Eine Konstruktion nach der Erfindung ermöglicht beispielsweise in Supermärkten die Unterteilung von Regalfächern in Einzelbereiche vorgegebener Größe zur Lagerung und zum Anbieten von Waren. Durch eine Rastvorrichtung in Form einer Kombination von Aufnahmekammer und einzusetzendem Flanschelement können Teilungselemente und Informationselemente an beliebigen Stellen der Tragprofile befestigt und verstellt werden. Verschiedenste Teilungselemente und Informationselemente können verwendet werden, wodurch sich eine große Flexibilität und Anpassungsmöglichkeit an verschiedenste Bedürfnisse ergibt. Durch Farbcodierungen können verschiedene Abschnitte der Tragprofile den Teilungselementen zugeordnet werden, um eine Anpassung z.B. an Warenverpackungen zu ermöglichen. Dies führt auch zu einer ästhetisch angenehmen Erscheinung einer Warenauslage.A construction according to the invention makes it possible, for example, in supermarkets to subdivide shelves into individual areas of a predetermined size for storing and offering goods. By means of a locking device in the form of a combination of the receiving chamber and the flange element to be used, dividing elements and information elements can be attached and adjusted at any point on the supporting profiles. A wide variety of division elements and information elements can be used, which results in great flexibility and adaptability to a wide variety of needs. Color sections can be used to assign different sections of the support profiles to the dividing elements in order to adapt e.g. to enable goods packaging. This also leads to an aesthetically pleasing appearance of a product display.

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  1. A shelf divider system for receiving products to be displayed or offered respectively, comprising at least one shelf surface (16) with divider elements (18) being arranged on said shelf surface and defining individual shelf units, said shelf surface being provided along its front edge (14) with a means for receiving information elements (50, 103) which is designed as a supporting profile (12, 78, 111) additionally comprising along its lengthwise extension a catching device (38, 112) for providing a connection with a divider element (18) and/or an information element (50, 103), said catching device having the form of a section of U-shaped cross-section with which a locking projection (26, 56, 86, 104) with a broadened portion (36) comes into interlocking engagement when being inserted into the chamber formed by said U-shaped cross-section, characterized in that the base (40) of the supporting profile (12, 78, 111) lies directly on said shelf surface (16), that the longitudinal walls (32, 34; 82, 84) of the supporting profile (12, 78, 111) have inwardly directed longitudinal edges (28, 30; 90, 92) with a slot (25, 112) for insertion defined therebetween, and that the respective divider element (18) and/ or information element (50, 103) is connected with the locking projection (26, 56; 86, 104) so as to form one part, said locking projection being interlockable with the longitudinal edges (28, 30; 90, 92) of the longitudinal walls (32, 34; 82, 84).
  2. A shelf divider system for receiving products to be displayed or offered respectively, comprising at least one shelf surface (16) with divider elements (18) being arranged on said shelf surface and defining individual shelf units, said shelf surface being provided along its front edge (14) with a means for receiving information elements which is designed as a supporting profile (150) additionally comprising a catching device in form of a longitudinal flange (151) the longitudinal edge of which is provided with a thickened portion (152) which is interlockable with a U-shaped receiving element (153) for interlocking connection with a divider element (18c), said receiving element being provided at said divider element (18c), characterized in that said longitudinal flange (151) is upwardly directed in a section lying on said shelf surface (16) and is provided at its upper longitudinal edge with said thickened portion (152), and that the U-shaped receiving element (153) is provided on the lower edge of a divider element (18c) and/or an information element.
  3. A shelf divider system as set forth in claim 1, characterized in that said supporting profile is provided on its front longitudinal wall (32) with an outer surface (24) for receiving information elements.
  4. A shelf divider system as set forth in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said supporting profile (78; 150) is provided on its front longitudinal wall (82; 151) with a longitudinal flange (96; 154, 155) projecting into the area of the front edge of said shelf surface (16) and having information carrier surfaces.
  5. A shelf divider system as set forth in claim 4, characterized in that said longitudinal flange (96; 154, 155) consists of an uppper section (96; 154) being inclined towards said shelf surface (16) and of a lower section (100; 155) extending approximately parallel with respect to the front edge (14) of said shelf surface (16).
  6. A shelf divider system as set forth in claim 5, characterized in that said lower section (100; 155) has an upper and a lower longitudinal edge (102, 104) which are designed as holding elements for information carrier elements to be inserted.
  7. A shelf divider system as set forth in any of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that the two longitudinal walls (82, 84) of said supporting profile (78) are inclined towards the front edge (14) of said shelf surface (16) and define with the top surface of said shelf surface (16) an angle of approximately 120°.
  8. A shelf divider system as set forth in any of the foregoing claims, characterized in that said supporting profile (78) includes a supporting base section (80) projecting into the respective shelf unit and lying on the shelf surface (16).
  9. A shelf divider system as set forth in any of the foregoing claims, characterized in that said supporting profile (12, 78, 111, 150) is bonded to the top surface of said shelf surface (16).
  10. A shelf divider system as set forth in any of the foregoing claims, characterized in that said front longitudinal wall of said supporting profile (12b) includes at its upper longitudinal edge a downwardly inclined longitudinal flange (22) serving as a supporting base for an information carrier element (60) being insertable with a stop means (66) into the chamber (38) of said supporting profile (12b).
  11. A shelf divider system as set forth in any of the foregoing claims, characterized in that said supporting profile (12, 78) includes a front longitudinal wall (32) greater in height than said slot (25) and forming with its upper longitudinal edge (58) a support surface for an information carrier element (50) insertable with a stop means (56) into said slot (25).
  12. A shelf divider system as set forth in any of the foregoing claims, characterized in that said supporting profile (111) includes at the outer side of its front longitudinal wall two longitudinal edges (113, 114) forming a guiding and receiving slot for the foot (115) of an information carrier element (116).
  13. A shelf divider system as set forth in claim 12, characterized in that an upper and a lower information carrier surface (117, 119) are mounted to the foot (115) of said information carrier element (116).
  14. A shelf divider system as set forth in claim 13, characterized in that at least said upper information carrier surface (117) is hinged to said foot (115).
  15. A shelf divider system as set forth in any of claims 12 to 14, characterized in that said foot (115) includes a T-shaped profile with its transverse portion being disposed in said guiding and receiving slot.
  16. A shelf divider system as set forth in any of claims 13 to 15, characterized in that said information carrier surfaces (117, 119) are mounted to an axis (118) extending parallel to the longitudinal direction of said supporting profile (111).
  17. A shelf divider system as set forth in claim 10, characterized in that said information carrier element (60) is formed as a planar plate which lies, corresponding to the inclined position of said longitudinal flange (22), in a plane parallel to the front edge of said shelf surface (16) and inclined to the plane thereof.
  18. A shelf divider system as set forth in any of the foregoing claims, characterized in that said information carrier elements (50, 103) include a locking element (56, 104) with a lengthwise extension in the direction of said slot (25) and an information carrier surface (52, 108) extending transversely thereto.
  19. A shelf divider system as set forth in any of the foregoing claims, characterized in that said locking elements (25, 56, 86, 104) of said divider elements (18) and/or of said information carrier elements (50, 103) have a lengthwise extension in the direction of said slot (25) and are designed inthe manner of a flange having a thickened portion (36) extending parallel to said lengthwise extension.
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