EP0387232A1 - Shell display stand - Google Patents

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EP0387232A1
EP0387232A1 EP90870035A EP90870035A EP0387232A1 EP 0387232 A1 EP0387232 A1 EP 0387232A1 EP 90870035 A EP90870035 A EP 90870035A EP 90870035 A EP90870035 A EP 90870035A EP 0387232 A1 EP0387232 A1 EP 0387232A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
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  • the present invention relates to a display for seashells. It relates, in particular, to a display of the "plinth" type specially adapted for gastropods wound around an axis called a columella.
  • gastropods have a cone-shaped shell, spirally wound around an axis called a columella.
  • Murexes are a particularly well-known example of this very widespread type of shellfish. Their irregular shape makes it more difficult to enhance them.
  • the shell is suspended from a metal wire, which is itself secured to a base or another support.
  • the shell is damaged since it must be pierced at least one small hole to allow hanging on the wire. It will be understood that such a fixing is generally quite fragile.
  • the most common type of shell display to date is a base which consists of a solid block of wood or stone (for example, marble) on which the shell is fixed with a little glue.
  • a base which consists of a solid block of wood or stone (for example, marble) on which the shell is fixed with a little glue.
  • Such fixing of the shell on the display is not only fragile, in most cases but, moreover, the shell cannot generally be fixed on the base by one of its protuberances.
  • the quantity of glue is increased, it remains visible between the shell and its base, which detracts from the aesthetics.
  • the object of the invention is to produce a display for seashells and in particular for gastropods, which enhances these shells without damaging them and without harming their natural appearance.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a such a display in the form of a base, making it possible to fix a seashell with one of its projections directed downwards, while ensuring good solidity and stability of the fixing.
  • the invention also aims to achieve such a display that is aesthetic while using an easy, quick and economical implementation technique.
  • the display unit according to the invention is especially advantageous for shells such as those of gastropods (for example murex, cones, scrolls, doliums, etc.) having a closed end of conical or rounded shape from which the shell develops in a helix up 'at its open end.
  • gastropods for example murex, cones, scrolls, doliums, etc.
  • the display unit according to the invention makes it possible in particular to mount such a shell with this conical end closed downwards, the columella being oriented substantially vertically.
  • the subject of the invention is a display for seashell which consists of a base comprising a plate pierced with at least one hole and at least one structural element which raises this plate relative to the support on which the display can be placed.
  • the shell is fixed in place by glue which secures the underside of the plate with a small protruding part of the shell which is engaged in said hole by resting on the edges of this hole.
  • the structural element which raises the plate relative to the support on which the display can be placed is a flange of the periphery of the plate, directed downwards.
  • this rim has at its lower part a narrowing towards the center of the base.
  • a foam polymer pellet fills the interior volume of the base not occupied by the small protruding part of the shell engaged in the hole and by the glue.
  • the base is preferably closed at its lower part by a semi-rigid plate engaged behind the narrowing of the lower part of the rim.
  • This plate can, for example, be made of cardboard or plastic and can in particular be used to indicate the name of the shell.
  • said plate and possibly the entire base can be formed of metal, but other materials can also be used.
  • the plate which is pierced with at least one hole, can be in a circular, oval, rectangular or triangular shape.
  • the invention also relates to a method for producing an assembly formed by a seashell fixed to a display unit according to the invention.
  • the shell is placed in the desired position relative to the display by engaging a small protruding part of the shell in the hole in the plate that this display contains, by resting on the edge of this hole.
  • the shell is then fixed in place on the base by applying glue on the side of the underside of said plate so as to secure the latter with the small protruding part of the shell engaged in the hole.
  • the adhesive used is preferably hot-melt adhesive which offers the advantage of being easily applied and hardening very quickly.
  • the base consists of a plate pierced with a hole and provided, on its periphery, edges directed downward, the lower part of these edges having a narrowing towards the center of the base.
  • a pad of foam polymer which fills the interior volume of the base not occupied by the protruding part of the shell, engaged in the hole, and by glue.
  • the display can then be completed by engaging, behind the narrowing of the lower part of the rim, a semi-rigid plate of suitable shape made, for example, of cardboard or plastic.
  • Figs. 1 and 2 show a seashell 1 mounted on a display 2, which consists of a base comprising a circular metal plate 3 provided with a flange 4 directed downwards.
  • the lower part 5 of the rim 4 is inclined obliquely towards the center of the display 2, thereby forming a narrowing of the lower opening thereof.
  • the plate 3 is pierced, in its center, with a circular hole 6.
  • a small protruding part 7 of the shell 1 is engaged in this hole 6 by resting on its edges.
  • Hot melt glue 8 secures the underside of the plate 3 with this small protruding part 7 of the shell 1.
  • FIG. 3 shows another embodiment of the invention.
  • a shell 11 is mounted on a display 12 formed of a metal plate folded in a U shape and thus affecting the appearance of a book cover.
  • This display 12 therefore comprises an upper plate 13 and a lower plate 14 interconnected by a rounded part 15.
  • the upper plate 13 is pierced, in its center, with a circular hole 6.
  • a small protruding part of the shell is engaged in this hole 6 by resting on its edges.
  • the fixing in place of the shell 11 on the display 12 is made in the same manner as for the display 2 of FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • Fig. 4 shows yet another embodiment of the invention.
  • the shell is mounted on a display 17, which has substantially the shape of a cap.
  • the attachment of the shell 16 to the display 17 is made in the same way as for the display 2 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • the display according to the invention not only allows a very aesthetic presentation of the shell, but it also allows a very stable fixing of the shell on the display.
  • the mode of fixing is very easy and quick because it is possible to use hot-melt glue; this is applied directly to the protruding part of the shell which is engaged in the hole in the base, which ensures excellent adhesion. Because the seashell rests on the edge of this hole and that the glue overflows on the underside of the base plate, the mounting stability would remain ensured even if the adhesion of the glue on this plate (made (for example, smooth and shiny metal) was mediocre, even zero.

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L'invention concerne un présentoir (2) pour coquillage (1, 11) qui consiste en un socle comportant une plaque (3, 13) percée d'au moins un trou (6) et au moins un élément structurel (4, 15) qui surélève cette plaque par rapport au support sur lequel le présentoir peut être posé. Le coquillage (1, 11) est fixé en place par de la colle (8) qui solidarise la face inférieure de la plaque (3, 13) avec une petite partie protubérante (7) du coquillage (1, 11) engagée dans le trou (6) en prenant appui sur les bords de ce trou (6).The invention relates to a display (2) for seashell (1, 11) which consists of a base comprising a plate (3, 13) pierced with at least one hole (6) and at least one structural element (4, 15). which raises this plate relative to the support on which the display can be placed. The shell (1, 11) is fixed in place by glue (8) which secures the underside of the plate (3, 13) with a small protruding part (7) of the shell (1, 11) engaged in the hole (6) by resting on the edges of this hole (6).

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La présente invention concerne un présentoir pour coquillage. Elle concerne, en particulier, un présentoir du type "socle" spécialement adapté pour des gastéropodes enroulés autour d'un axe appelé columelle.The present invention relates to a display for seashells. It relates, in particular, to a display of the "plinth" type specially adapted for gastropods wound around an axis called a columella.

De tout temps, l'homme a récolté des coquillages dans la nature et les a exposés comme objets décoratifs. Certains d'entre eux ont une forme telle que leur aspect esthétique (par exemple la nacre qui orne l'intérieur de la coquille) peut être mis en évidence, même lorsqu'ils sont simplement posés sur une surface plane. Les bivalves, par exemple, se prêtent très bien à ce genre de présentation simple, de même que les ormeaux.Historically, humans have collected shells from the wild and displayed them as decorative objects. Some of them have a shape such that their aesthetic appearance (for example the mother-of-pearl that adorns the interior of the shell) can be highlighted, even when they are simply placed on a flat surface. Bivalves, for example, lend themselves very well to this kind of simple presentation, as do abalone.

Beaucoup de gastéropodes ont une coquille en forme de cône, enroulée en spirale autour d'un axe appelé columelle. Les murex sont un exemple particulièrement connu de ce type très répandu de coquillages. Leur forme irrégulière rend plus difficile leur mise en valeur.Many gastropods have a cone-shaped shell, spirally wound around an axis called a columella. Murexes are a particularly well-known example of this very widespread type of shellfish. Their irregular shape makes it more difficult to enhance them.

On connaît déjà plusieurs types de socles ou autres présentoirs pour exposer les coquillages.Several types of plinths or other displays are already known for displaying shells.

On connaît, notamment, des présentoirs comportant des fils métalliques qui enserrent certaines parties du coquillage et le maintiennent ainsi dans une certaine position par rapport au support. Bien souvent, une telle technique ne permet cependant pas de présenter le coquillage avec une orientation qui semble la plus avantageuse. En outre, les fils métalliques de fixation sont gênants pour l'esthétique.Are known, in particular, displays having metal son which enclose certain parts of the shell and thus maintain it in a certain position relative to the support. Very often, however, such a technique does not make it possible to present the shell with an orientation which seems the most advantageous. In addition, the metal fixing son are troublesome for the aesthetics.

Suivant une autre technique, le coquillage est suspendu à un fil métallique, qui est lui-même solidaire d'un socle ou d'un autre support. Avec cette méthode, on abîme le coquillage puisqu'il faut y percer au moins un petit trou pour permettre de l'accrocher au fil. On comprendra qu'une telle fixation est généralement assez fragile.According to another technique, the shell is suspended from a metal wire, which is itself secured to a base or another support. With this method, the shell is damaged since it must be pierced at least one small hole to allow hanging on the wire. It will be understood that such a fixing is generally quite fragile.

Une technique qui permet de présenter un coquillage dans une position quelconque prédéterminée consiste à l'englober entièrement dans une résine transparente telle que le polyméthacrylate de méthyle. Cette technique est non seulement onéreuse, mais cette présentation paraît particulièrement artificielle et rend, en outre, le coquillage définitivement inaccessible.One technique which makes it possible to present a seashell in any predetermined position consists in completely enclosing it in a transparent resin such as polymethyl methacrylate. This technique is not only expensive, but this presentation seems particularly artificial and also makes the shell permanently inaccessible.

Suivant une autre technique, seule une petite partie du coquillage est englobée dans un bloc de résine qui forme son socle. Cette technique est également malaisée et coûteuse et comme parfois la présentation n'est pas particulièrement esthétique, il peut s'avérer nécessaire de cacher le bloc de résine à l'intérieur d'un autre objet décoratif.According to another technique, only a small part of the shell is enclosed in a block of resin which forms its base. This technique is also difficult and expensive and as sometimes the presentation is not particularly aesthetic, it may be necessary to hide the resin block inside another decorative object.

Toutefois, le type de présentoir pour coquillage le plus commun à ce jour est un socle qui consiste en un bloc massif de bois ou de pierre (par exemple, marbre) sur lequel le coquillage est fixé au moyen d'un peu de colle. Une telle fixation du coquillage sur le présentoir est non seulement fragile, dans la plupart des cas mais, en outre, le coquillage ne peut généralement pas être fixé sur le socle par une de ses protubérances. Lorsque - pour augmenter la solidité de la fixation - on augmente la quantité de colle, celle-ci reste visible entre le coquillage et son socle, ce qui nuit à l'esthétique.However, the most common type of shell display to date is a base which consists of a solid block of wood or stone (for example, marble) on which the shell is fixed with a little glue. Such fixing of the shell on the display is not only fragile, in most cases but, moreover, the shell cannot generally be fixed on the base by one of its protuberances. When - to increase the solidity of the binding - the quantity of glue is increased, it remains visible between the shell and its base, which detracts from the aesthetics.

L'invention a pour but de réaliser un présentoir pour coquillage et en particulier pour gastéropodes, qui met ces coquillages en valeur, sans les abîmer et sans nuire à leur aspect naturel.The object of the invention is to produce a display for seashells and in particular for gastropods, which enhances these shells without damaging them and without harming their natural appearance.

Un autre but de l'invention est de réaliser un tel présentoir en forme de socle, permettant d'y fixer un coquillage avec une de ses protubérances dirigée vers le bas, tout en assurant une bonne solidité et stabilité de la fixation.Another object of the invention is to provide a such a display in the form of a base, making it possible to fix a seashell with one of its projections directed downwards, while ensuring good solidity and stability of the fixing.

L'invention a également pour but de réaliser un tel présentoir qui soit esthétique tout en faisant appel à une technique de mise en oeuvre facile, rapide et économique.The invention also aims to achieve such a display that is aesthetic while using an easy, quick and economical implementation technique.

Le présentoir suivant l'invention est spécialement avantageux pour les coquillages tels que ceux des gastéropodes (par exemple murex, cônes, volutes, doliums, etc.) ayant une extrémité fermée de forme conique ou arrondie d'où le coquillage se développe en hélice jusqu'à son extrémité ouverte. Le présentoir suivant l'invention permet notamment de monter un tel coquillage avec cette extrémité conique fermée vers le bas, la columelle étant orientée sensiblement à la verticale.The display unit according to the invention is especially advantageous for shells such as those of gastropods (for example murex, cones, scrolls, doliums, etc.) having a closed end of conical or rounded shape from which the shell develops in a helix up 'at its open end. The display unit according to the invention makes it possible in particular to mount such a shell with this conical end closed downwards, the columella being oriented substantially vertically.

L'invention a pour objet un présentoir pour coquillage qui consiste en un socle comportant une plaque percée d'au moins un trou et au moins un élément structurel qui surélève cette plaque par rapport au support sur lequel le présentoir peut être posé. Le coquillage est fixé en place par de la colle qui solidarise la face inférieure de la plaque avec une petite partie protubérante du coquillage qui est engagé dans ledit trou en prenant appui sur les bords de ce trou.The subject of the invention is a display for seashell which consists of a base comprising a plate pierced with at least one hole and at least one structural element which raises this plate relative to the support on which the display can be placed. The shell is fixed in place by glue which secures the underside of the plate with a small protruding part of the shell which is engaged in said hole by resting on the edges of this hole.

Suivant une forme d'exécution préférée, l'élément structurel qui surélève la plaque par rapport au support sur lequel le présentoir peut être posé est un rebord du pourtour de la plaque, dirigé vers le bas. Avantageusement, ce rebord comporte à sa partie inférieure un rétrécissement vers le centre du socle. Avantageusement, une pastille de polymère mousse remplit le volume intérieur du socle non occupé par la petite partie protubérante du coquillage engagée dans le trou et par la colle. En outre, le socle est, de préférence, fermé à sa partie inférieure par une plaquette semi-rigide engagée derrière le rétrécissement de la partie inférieure du rebord. Cette plaquette peut, par exemple, être faite de carton ou de matière plastique et peut notamment servir pour y indiquer le nom du coquillage.According to a preferred embodiment, the structural element which raises the plate relative to the support on which the display can be placed is a flange of the periphery of the plate, directed downwards. Advantageously, this rim has at its lower part a narrowing towards the center of the base. Advantageously, a foam polymer pellet fills the interior volume of the base not occupied by the small protruding part of the shell engaged in the hole and by the glue. In addition, the base is preferably closed at its lower part by a semi-rigid plate engaged behind the narrowing of the lower part of the rim. This plate can, for example, be made of cardboard or plastic and can in particular be used to indicate the name of the shell.

Suivant une forme de réalisation particulière, ladite plaque et éventuellement l'ensemble du socle, peuvent être formés de métal, mais d'autres matières peuvent également être utilisées.According to a particular embodiment, said plate and possibly the entire base, can be formed of metal, but other materials can also be used.

La plaque, qui est percée d'au moins un trou, peut se présenter sous une forme circulaire, ovale, rectangulaire ou triangulaire.The plate, which is pierced with at least one hole, can be in a circular, oval, rectangular or triangular shape.

L'invention a également pour objet un procédé pour réaliser un ensemble formé par un coquillage fixé sur un présentoir conforme à l'invention. Pour réaliser cet ensemble, on dispose le coquillage dans la position souhaitée par rapport au présentoir en engageant une petite partie protubérante du coquillage dans le trou de la plaque que comporte ce présentoir, en prenant appui sur le bord de ce trou. Le coquillage est alors fixé en place sur le socle en appliquant de la colle du côté de la face inférieure de ladite plaque de manière à solidariser celle-ci avec la petite partie protubérante du coquillage engagée dans le trou.The invention also relates to a method for producing an assembly formed by a seashell fixed to a display unit according to the invention. To make this assembly, the shell is placed in the desired position relative to the display by engaging a small protruding part of the shell in the hole in the plate that this display contains, by resting on the edge of this hole. The shell is then fixed in place on the base by applying glue on the side of the underside of said plate so as to secure the latter with the small protruding part of the shell engaged in the hole.

La colle utilisée est, de préférence, de la colle thermofusible qui offre l'avantage d'être facilement appliquée et de durcir très rapidement.The adhesive used is preferably hot-melt adhesive which offers the advantage of being easily applied and hardening very quickly.

Suivant un mode d'exécution préféré, le socle consiste en une plaque percée d'un trou et pourvue, sur son pourtour, de rebords dirigés vers le bas, la partie inférieure de ces rebords présentant un rétrécissement vers le centre du socle. Dans ce cas, après avoir fixé le coquillage sur le socle, il est avantageux d'introduire par le bas du socle une pastille de polymère mousse qui remplit le volume intérieur du socle non occupé par la partie protubérante du coquillage, engagée dans le trou, et par la colle. Le présentoir peut alors être parachevé en engageant, derrière le rétrécissement de la partie inférieure du rebord, une plaquette semi-rigide de forme appropriée faite, par exemple, en carton ou en matière plastique.According to a preferred embodiment, the base consists of a plate pierced with a hole and provided, on its periphery, edges directed downward, the lower part of these edges having a narrowing towards the center of the base. In this case, after having fixed the shell on the base, it is advantageous to introduce from the bottom of the base a pad of foam polymer which fills the interior volume of the base not occupied by the protruding part of the shell, engaged in the hole, and by glue. The display can then be completed by engaging, behind the narrowing of the lower part of the rim, a semi-rigid plate of suitable shape made, for example, of cardboard or plastic.

D'autres particularités et avantages de l'invention ressortiront de la description d'exemples de réalisation décrits ci-après avec référence aux dessins annexés, dans lesquels:

  • la Fig. 1 est une vue générale, en perspective, d'un coquillage monté sur un présentoir suivant l'invention;
  • la Fig. 2 est une coupe de l'ensemble montré à la Fig. 1, suivant un plan vertical passant par le centre du présentoir, et
  • les Fig. 3 et 4 sont des vues générales, en perspective, de coquillages montés sur des présentoirs suivant l'invention, qui sont des exemples d'autres formes d'exécution.
Other features and advantages of the invention will emerge from the description of exemplary embodiments described below with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
  • Fig. 1 is a general perspective view of a seashell mounted on a display unit according to the invention;
  • Fig. 2 is a section through the assembly shown in FIG. 1, along a vertical plane passing through the center of the display, and
  • Figs. 3 and 4 are general perspective views of shells mounted on displays according to the invention, which are examples of other embodiments.

Les Fig. 1 et 2 montrent un coquillage 1 monté sur un présentoir 2, qui consiste en un socle comportant une plaque métallique circulaire 3 pourvue d'un rebord 4 dirigé vers le bas. La partie inférieure 5 du rebord 4 est inclinée en oblique vers le centre du présentoir 2, formant ainsi un rétrécissement de l'ouverture inférieure de celui-ci.Figs. 1 and 2 show a seashell 1 mounted on a display 2, which consists of a base comprising a circular metal plate 3 provided with a flange 4 directed downwards. The lower part 5 of the rim 4 is inclined obliquely towards the center of the display 2, thereby forming a narrowing of the lower opening thereof.

La plaque 3 est percée, en son centre, d'un trou circulaire 6. Une petite partie protubérante 7 du coquillage 1 est engagée dans ce trou 6 en prenant appui sur ses bords. De la colle thermofusible 8 solidarise la face inférieure de la plaque 3 avec cette petite partie protubérante 7 du coquillage 1.The plate 3 is pierced, in its center, with a circular hole 6. A small protruding part 7 of the shell 1 is engaged in this hole 6 by resting on its edges. Hot melt glue 8 secures the underside of the plate 3 with this small protruding part 7 of the shell 1.

Une pastille 9, faite de mousse de polyuréthanne assez souple, remplit le volume intérieur du socle qui n'est pas occupé par la colle 8 et par la petite partie protubérante 7. Une petite plaquette 10 en forme de disque, en matière plastique semi-rigide, est engagé derrière le rétrécissement de l'ouverture inférieure du socle. Ce petit disque 10, qui ferme le présentoir 2 à sa partie inférieure, peut porter des indications telles que le nom du coquillage et le nom de la firme qui commercialise l'objet.A pad 9, made of fairly flexible polyurethane foam, fills the interior volume of the base which is not occupied by the glue 8 and by the small protruding part 7. A small disc-shaped plate 10, made of semi-plastic material rigid, is engaged behind the narrowing of the lower opening of the base. This small disc 10, which closes the display 2 at its lower part, can bear indications such as the name of the shell and the name of the firm which markets the object.

La Fig. 3 montre une autre forme d'exécution de l'invention. Un coquillage 11 est monté sur un présentoir 12 formé d'une plaque de métal repliée en U et affectant ainsi l'allure d'une couverture de livre. Ce présentoir 12 comporte donc une plaque supérieure 13 et une plaque inférieure 14 reliées entre elles par une partie arrondie 15. La plaque supérieure 13 est percée, en son centre, d'un trou circulaire 6. Une petite partie protubérante du coquillage est engagée dans ce trou 6 en prenant appui sur ses bords. La fixation en place du coquillage 11 sur le présentoir 12 est faite de la même manière que pour le présentoir 2 des Fig. 1 et 2.Fig. 3 shows another embodiment of the invention. A shell 11 is mounted on a display 12 formed of a metal plate folded in a U shape and thus affecting the appearance of a book cover. This display 12 therefore comprises an upper plate 13 and a lower plate 14 interconnected by a rounded part 15. The upper plate 13 is pierced, in its center, with a circular hole 6. A small protruding part of the shell is engaged in this hole 6 by resting on its edges. The fixing in place of the shell 11 on the display 12 is made in the same manner as for the display 2 of FIGS. 1 and 2.

La Fig. 4 montre encore une autre forme d'exécution de l'invention. Dans ce cas, le coquillage est monté sur un présentoir 17, qui a sensiblement la forme d'une calotte. La fixation du coquillage 16 sur le présentoir 17 est faite de la même manière que pour le présentoir 2 montré aux Fig. 1 et 2.Fig. 4 shows yet another embodiment of the invention. In this case, the shell is mounted on a display 17, which has substantially the shape of a cap. The attachment of the shell 16 to the display 17 is made in the same way as for the display 2 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

Le présentoir suivant l'invention permet non seulement une présentation très esthétique du coquillage, mais il permet, en outre, une fixation très stable du coquillage sur le présentoir. Le mode de fixation est très aisé et rapide du fait qu'il est possible d'utiliser de la colle thermofusible; celle-ci est appliquée directement sur la partie protubérante du coquillage qui est engagée dans le trou du socle, ce qui assure une excellente adhérence. Du fait que le coquillage prend appui sur le bord de ce trou et qu'on fait déborder la colle sur la face inférieure de la plaque du socle, la stabilité du montage resterait assurée même si l'adhérence de la colle sur cette plaque (faite, par exemple, en métal lisse et brillant) était médiocre, voir nulle.The display according to the invention not only allows a very aesthetic presentation of the shell, but it also allows a very stable fixing of the shell on the display. The mode of fixing is very easy and quick because it is possible to use hot-melt glue; this is applied directly to the protruding part of the shell which is engaged in the hole in the base, which ensures excellent adhesion. Because the seashell rests on the edge of this hole and that the glue overflows on the underside of the base plate, the mounting stability would remain ensured even if the adhesion of the glue on this plate (made (for example, smooth and shiny metal) was mediocre, even zero.

Les formes d'exécution décrites ci-dessus avec référence aux dessins sont des exemples non limitatifs du présentoir suivant l'invention.The embodiments described above with reference to the drawings are non-limiting examples of the display unit according to the invention.

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1.- Présentoir pour coquillage, caractérisé en ce qu'il consiste en un socle comportant une plaque (3, 13) percée d'au moins un trou (6) et au moins un élément structurel (4, 15) qui surélève cette plaque par rapport au support sur lequel le présentoir peut être posé, le coquillage (1, 11) étant fixé en place par de la colle (8) qui solidarise la face inférieure de ladite plaque (3, 13) avec une petite partie protubérante (7) du coquillage (1, 11) engagée dans le dit trou (6) en prenant appui sur le bord du trou (6).1.- Display for seashell, characterized in that it consists of a base comprising a plate (3, 13) pierced with at least one hole (6) and at least one structural element (4, 15) which raises this plate relative to the support on which the display can be placed, the shell (1, 11) being fixed in place by glue (8) which secures the underside of said plate (3, 13) with a small protruding part (7 ) of the shell (1, 11) engaged in said hole (6) bearing on the edge of the hole (6). 2.- Présentoir suivant la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ladite plaque (3, 13) est faite de métal.2. A display according to claim 1, characterized in that said plate (3, 13) is made of metal. 3.- Présentoir suivant l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que l'élément structurel (4, 15), qui surélève la plaque (3) par rapport au support sur lequel le présentoir (2) peut être posé, est un rebord (4) du pourtour de la plaque (3), dirigé vers le bas.3. A display according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the structural element (4, 15), which raises the plate (3) relative to the support on which the display (2) can be placed, is a rim (4) around the periphery of the plate (3), directed downwards. 4.- Présentoir suivant la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que le rebord (4) comporte, à sa partie inférieure, un rétrécissement vers le centre du socle.4. A display according to claim 3, characterized in that the flange (4) has, at its lower part, a narrowing towards the center of the base. 5.- Présentoir suivant la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce qu'une pastille (9) de polymère mousse remplit le volume intérieur du socle non occupé par la petite partie protubérante (7) du coquillage (1, 13) engagée dans le trou (6) et par la colle (8).5. A display according to claim 4, characterized in that a pellet (9) of foam polymer fills the interior volume of the base not occupied by the small protruding part (7) of the shell (1, 13) engaged in the hole ( 6) and by glue (8). 6.- Présentoir suivant la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que le socle est fermé, à sa partie inférieure, par une plaquette (10) semi-rigide engagée derrière le rétrécissement de la partie inférieure du rebord (4).6. A display according to claim 5, characterized in that the base is closed, at its lower part, by a semi-rigid plate (10) engaged behind the narrowing of the lower part of the rim (4). 7.- Présentoir suivant la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que ladite plaquette est faite en une matière choisie parmi le carton et les matières plastiques.7. A display according to claim 6, characterized in that said plate is made of a material chosen from cardboard and plastics. 8.- Présentoir suivant l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ladite colle (8) est une colle thermofusible.8. A display according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said glue (8) is a hot melt glue. 9.- Présentoir suivant l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la plaque (3, 13) peut se présenter sous une forme circulaire, ovale, rectangulaire et triangulaire.9. A display according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plate (3, 13) can be in a circular, oval, rectangular and triangular shape. 10.- Présentoir suivant la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que la plaque (3) est circulaire.10. A display according to claim 9, characterized in that the plate (3) is circular. 11.- Procédé pour réaliser un ensemble formé par un coquillage (1, 11, 16) fixé sur un présentoir (2, 12, 17), caractérisé en ce qu'on dispose le coquillage (1, 11, 16) dans la position souhaitée par rapport à un présentoir (2, 12, 17) qui consiste en un socle comportant une plaque (3, 13) percée d'au moins un trou (6) et au moins un élément structurel (4, 15) qui surélève cette plaque (3, 13) par rapport au support sur lequel le présentoir (2, 12, 17) peut être posé, une petite partie protubérante (7) du coquillage (1) étant engagée dans ledit trou (6) en prenant appui sur le bord de ce trou (6), et on fixe en place le coquillage (1, 11, 16) sur le socle en appliquant de la colle (8) de manière à solidariser la face inférieure de la dite plaque (3, 13) avec la petite partie protubérante (7) du coquillage (1, 11, 16) engagée dans ledit trou (6).11.- Method for producing an assembly formed by a shell (1, 11, 16) fixed on a display (2, 12, 17), characterized in that the shell (1, 11, 16) is placed in the position desired with respect to a display (2, 12, 17) which consists of a base comprising a plate (3, 13) pierced with at least one hole (6) and at least one structural element (4, 15) which raises this plate (3, 13) relative to the support on which the display (2, 12, 17) can be placed, a small protruding part (7) of the shell (1) being engaged in said hole (6) by resting on the edge of this hole (6), and the shell is fixed in place (1, 11, 16) on the base by applying glue (8) so as to secure the underside of said plate (3, 13) with the small protruding part (7) of the shell (1, 11, 16) engaged in said hole (6). 12.- Procédé suivant la revendication 11, caractérisé en ce que ladite colle (8) est une colle thermofusible.12.- Method according to claim 11, characterized in that said adhesive (8) is a hot-melt adhesive. 13.- Procédé suivant l'une quelconque des revendications 11 et 12, caractérisé en ce que l'élément structurel, qui surélève la plaque (3) par rapport au support sur lequel le présentoir (2) peut être posé, est un rebord (4) du pourtour de la plaque (3), dirigé vers le bas, ce rebord (4) comportant à sa partie inférieure un rétrécissement vers le centre du socle.13.- Method according to any one of claims 11 and 12, characterized in that the structural element, which raises the plate (3) relative to the support on which the display (2) can be placed, is a flange (4) around the periphery of the plate (3), directed downwards, this flange ( 4) comprising at its lower part a narrowing towards the center of the base. 14.- Procédé suivant la revendication 13, caractérisé en ce que, après avoir fixé le coquillage (1) sur le socle, on introduit par le bas du socle une pastille (9) de polymère mousse qui remplit le volume intérieur du socle non occupé par la partie protubérante (7) du coquillage (1) engagée dans le trou (6) et par la colle (8), et on engage ensuite, derrière le rétrécissement de la partie inférieure du rebord, une plaquette (10) semi-rigide faite en une matière choisie parmi le carton et les matières plastiques.14.- Method according to claim 13, characterized in that, after having fixed the shell (1) on the base, is introduced from the bottom of the base a pellet (9) of foam polymer which fills the interior volume of the unoccupied base by the protruding part (7) of the shell (1) engaged in the hole (6) and by the adhesive (8), and then engaging, behind the narrowing of the lower part of the rim, a semi-rigid plate (10) made of a material chosen from cardboard and plastics.
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