EP0473037A1 - Chariot-présentoir - Google Patents
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- EP0473037A1 EP0473037A1 EP91113844A EP91113844A EP0473037A1 EP 0473037 A1 EP0473037 A1 EP 0473037A1 EP 91113844 A EP91113844 A EP 91113844A EP 91113844 A EP91113844 A EP 91113844A EP 0473037 A1 EP0473037 A1 EP 0473037A1
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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
- A47F5/00—Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
- A47F5/10—Adjustable or foldable or dismountable display stands
- A47F5/12—Tiltable stands
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- the present invention relates to a display trolley, and in particular to a multiple shelf display trolley for carrying and displaying products and goods on sale.
- the aim of the present invention is to provide a multiple shelf display trolley which can act both as containment and transport means and as means for displaying products in sales points, such as open- air markets, supermarkets, shops and the like, and is capable of solving the above described problems.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a display trolley which has a modular configuration and dimensions for custom-size loading on closed trucks.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a display trolley which can be provided with accessory extension and/or covering elements to increase its support-display capacity and to protect the products on display from bad weather.
- a further object of the present invention is to provide a multiple shelf display trolley which is easy to manoeuvre, can be stacked and can be manufactured at competitive costs.
- a multiple-shelf display trolley comprising a base frame mounted on at least three wheels and provided with at least two side members which extend upwardly therefrom, an upper frame including at least two pairs of lateral rods, each articulated to a respective side member and to a plurality of shelf means arranged at different levels, and a supporting structure fixed upwardly to one of said shelf means and provided with at least one telescopic leg, whereby the upper frame can be erected in an upright position against the supporting structure above and within the base area of the base frame and extended in an inclined display position with the shelf means in a substantially horizontal but mutually offset arrangement, by moving the supporting structure away from the base frame.
- each of said sides can be constituted by two spaced uprights which rise from the base frame.
- the supporting structure can furthermore advantageously have two or more telescopic supporting legs.
- the reference numeral 1 generally indicates a first embodiment of a display trolley according to the invention, which is composed of a base frame 2, an upper frame 3 with shelves 4 and a supporting structure 5.
- the base frame 2 can be formed by two side members 2a and by two cross-members 2b which are butt-welded to the side members. Both the side members and the cross-members can be constituted by portions of an angular L-shaped profiled element.
- Two flat strips 2c are provided between the two cross-members 2b, and the coupling flanges of a pair of orientatable wheels or castors 6 are fixed from below to each of said strips. If required, it is possible to apply to one of the strips 2c a single castor arranged on the centerline of said strip, in which case the trolley rests on the ground on three wheels 6 instead of four. At least one, but preferably two, of the wheels 6 is provided with a brake which can be operated by means of a pedal (not illustrated) to lock the trolley in position.
- Two sides rise from the cross-members 2b and are advantageously constituted by two uprights 7a, 7b and 8a, 8b which are for example welded to the respective cross-member or bolted thereto for facilitating assembly.
- the uprights 7b and 8b are each arranged proximate to one end of the cross-members 2b but at a short distance from a same side member 2a so as to delimit a seat 9 between the upright and the side member for a purpose which will be explained hereinafter.
- the upper frame 3 is constituted by two pairs of rods 1oa, 10b and 11 a, 11 b which are pivoted at 13 and 14 between the two sides along two common horizontal axes respectively at the end of the supporting uprights 7a, 8a and 7b, 8b.
- the two pairs of rods support a plurality of supporting shelves or cross-members 4 for shelves which are spaced at different levels and are constituted for example by a rectangular border frame which is formed for example by portions of an L-shaped angular profiled element which are welded so as to act as support for a panel 4a, made of wood or another lightweight material, or for a tray 15 made of plastic material.
- the border frame 4 can support one or more intermediate cross-members 16 which are possibly arranged according to a grid-like structure so as to delimit compartments for accommodating a plurality of trays or pots or other similar containers.
- Each border frame 4 advantageously has, along its short sides, two tabs 17, each of which has a recess or a hole 18 through which it is possible to insert, with the possible interposition of a washer 20, from the inside of the frame, a pivot, constituted by an Allen screw 21, a bolt with a wing nut or the like, which can be accommodated in a corresponding hole defined in a rod 10 and 11.
- Said rod can be constituted, see figure 6, by a box-like tubular profiled element which is open due to the presence of a longitudinal slot 22 in which a parallelepipedal block 23 for each shelf to be supported is inserted.
- Each block 23 has a transverse threaded hole 24 which is kept coaxial to a hole 25 defined in the tubular element, so that the Allen screw 21 can enter the holes 18, 24 and 25 and protrude from the rod.
- the protruding end of the Allen screw can have a transverse hole 26 through which a retention means can pass to prevent free extraction and thus the unauthorized removal of the shelf.
- the Allen screw 21 can naturally also be inserted from the side of the rod 10 or 11, i.e. from outside the shelf 4.
- the supporting structure 5 is formed by two lateral uprights 5a and 5b which are fixed, for example welded, at the top to a side of the upper shelf and have, below, a respective telescopic leg 5c and 5d.
- the uprights 5a and 5b are connected by one or more stiffening cross-members 5e.
- the legs 5c can be loaded elastically by a spring 5e (figure 3) which is inserted for example within each leg 5c and abuts against a transverse stop element 5f defined in the overlying upright 5a.
- Engagement means can be provided between the upper frame 3 and the supporting structure 5; said means are for example constituted by a hook 27 which is pivoted to the rods 10b and 11 and by a pin 28 which is rigidly associated with, and protrudes from, the uprights 5a, so that in upright position the supporting structure can be firmly anchored to the upper frame 3.
- Figures 7 and 8 illustrate a shelf 4 which is configured like a pull-out drawer and comprises two supporting planes: a fixed one 30 and a movable one 31. Constructively, the two supporting planes can be supported by two L-shaped profiled elements 32 to which supporting tabs 17 are externally fixed.
- Each profiled element 32 has two parallel fins 33 and 34 which are directed inward.
- the fin 33 acts as support for the plane 30 and delimits, together with the fin 34, a sliding track for rollers 35 which support an angular element 36, adapted for supporting the plane 31, so that said plane 31 can slide and be pulled out with respect to the plane 30.
- Figure 9 illustrates two trolleys like the one of figures 1 and 2 which are stacked on top of one another and are constructed according to another embodiment.
- the lateral tubular rods 10a, 10b and 11 a, 11 b in fact extend upward beyond the level of the upper shelf and end with a slight expansion or flaring, schematically indicated by 40, whereas two tapered portions 41 extend below from the base frame 2; said tapered portions are for example welded to the frame 2 and are shorter than the height of the wheels 6 for removable insertion in a corresponding expansion 40 of an underlying trolley.
- the display trolley of figures 10 and 11 has telescopic legs which rest on a castor 5f which can possibly be locked in position by means of a pedal brake 5h.
- the leg 5c is shown located in the seat 9.
- Figure 12 illustrates a variated embodiment with a roof-like covering structure 50.
- the upper shelf 4 has, on each short side, a pair of tabs or insertion seats 51 in which four uprights 52 can be inserted; if required, each of said uprights 52 can be constituted by a portion of tubular rod 10 or 11.
- Said uprights 52 support lateral stringers 53 by means of box-like joints 54 in which an end of two further stringers 55, 56 is pivoted; said further stringers can in turn support, at their other end, a joint to which a further stringer 57 can be pivoted.
- An awning (not illustrated in the drawings), made of an appropriate material, is stretched between the pairs of stringers 53, 55, 56 and 57 and can be folded over the central stringers 53.
- guy wires 58 which ensure greater stability to the supporting structure of the awning, can be provided.
- Figure 13 is a view of a trolley 1 in extended position, and provided, on its sides, with removable ledges 60, such as the one illustrated in figure 3, which are inclined with respect to the horizontal.
- Each ledge 60 is provided with a pair of coupling hooks 61 for engaging the edge of an L-shaped angular border element of a shelf 4.
- Figure 14 is a view of a short side of a shelf 4, which has three tabs 70, 71 and 72 which are directed downward.
- the tab 70 has a notch defining a horizontal portion 73 and a rounded vertical portion 74 which constitutes the accommodation seat for an articulation pivot or Allen screw 21 inserted into, and protruding from, a rod 10b, 11 b.
- the tabs 71 and 72 delimit an intermediate straight portion 75 which is intended to rest and slide on a pivot or Allen screw 21 which protrudes from a rod 10a, 11 a. If the pivot or Allen screw 21 on which the portion 75 slidingly rests is at a lower level than the corresponding pivot or Allen screw 21 on the rods 10b, 11 b engaged by the recess 74, the shelf 4 is arranged inclined with respect to a horizontal plane, as illustrated in figure 15.
- Figure 16 is a view of a further embodiment, according to which a set of shelves is rigidly supported above the upper shelf 4 and has four lateral uprights 80, for example with pins for supporting, at various levels, supporting planes (not illustrated), and a top shelf 81, for example identical to a shelf 4.
- the uprights 80 can be inserted in the tabs 51 which can alternatively be used to support an awning.
- Said awning if required, can be supported by the shelf 81 if it is provided with tabs 51.
- the trolley according to the variated embodiment of figures 14-16 can assume an upright position, in which all the shelves 4 are superimposed and the supporting structure 5 is adjacent to the upper frame 3, all within the maximum base area of the base frame 2, as well as an extended position, as in figure 1, but with the shelves tilted forward for a better display of the products.
- the dimensions of the base frame and the total height of the above described display trolley is equal to a submultiple of the width, length and height dimensions of a closed truck, so that a preset number of display trolleys can be loaded without wasting space on said truck.
- stacked trolleys such as in figure 9, in turn pre-loaded with products to be displayed for sale, can be loaded on the truck.
- the display trolleys described above can be easily and rapidly extended, spacing the supporting structure 5 from the upper frame 3, so that they then act as a display, possibly with tilting shelves.
- the materials employed, as well as the dimensions, may be various according to the requirements.
- the surface finish of the components of the display trolleys can be various, for example galvanization, enameling or simple coloring or spraying of the metallic parts.
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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IT8498890 | 1990-08-30 | ||
IT08498890A IT1245329B (it) | 1990-08-30 | 1990-08-30 | Carrello espositore a piu' ripiani particolarmente per il trasporto e la messa in esposizione di prodotti e merci in vendita |
Publications (2)
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EP0473037A1 true EP0473037A1 (fr) | 1992-03-04 |
EP0473037B1 EP0473037B1 (fr) | 1995-05-03 |
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Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP91113844A Expired - Lifetime EP0473037B1 (fr) | 1990-08-30 | 1991-08-19 | Chariot-présentoir |
Country Status (6)
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EP (1) | EP0473037B1 (fr) |
AT (1) | ATE121915T1 (fr) |
CA (1) | CA2049617A1 (fr) |
DE (1) | DE69109402T2 (fr) |
HU (1) | HUT58638A (fr) |
IT (1) | IT1245329B (fr) |
Cited By (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2303587A (en) * | 1995-08-03 | 1997-02-26 | Harper Products | Display apparatus |
EP0930837A1 (fr) * | 1996-09-02 | 1999-07-28 | Romka Haisma | Sellette |
AU750931B2 (en) * | 1998-06-05 | 2002-08-01 | Unilever Plc | Hair care compositions |
FR2835165A1 (fr) | 2002-01-31 | 2003-08-01 | Larbaletier Sa | Presentoir d'articles |
WO2004037051A1 (fr) * | 2002-10-23 | 2004-05-06 | Ciro Corvino | Structure de support repliable mobile a usages multiples |
FR2881936A1 (fr) * | 2005-02-16 | 2006-08-18 | Larbaletier Sasu Soc Par Actio | Support de presentation plateau et support seau |
Families Citing this family (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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KR20100088116A (ko) | 2010-07-14 | 2010-08-06 | 김국환 | 진열대의 가변구조 |
IT202100032987A1 (it) * | 2021-12-29 | 2023-06-29 | Abg Systems S P A | Armadio per il contenimento di farmaci |
Citations (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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CH346103A (fr) * | 1957-11-16 | 1960-04-30 | Tissot Willy | Etagère destinée à supporter des marchandises |
GB1097210A (en) * | 1964-12-09 | 1967-12-29 | Francois Robert Bonnet | Mobile display |
GB1510297A (en) * | 1976-12-21 | 1978-05-10 | Hermon P | Display stand |
FR2445711A1 (fr) * | 1979-01-02 | 1980-08-01 | Soyer Rene | Presentoir a chaussures |
FR2506588A1 (fr) * | 1981-05-27 | 1982-12-03 | Mikaleff Christian | Presentoirs lumineux et publicitaires |
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- 1990-08-30 IT IT08498890A patent/IT1245329B/it active IP Right Grant
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- 1991-08-19 AT AT91113844T patent/ATE121915T1/de not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1991-08-19 DE DE69109402T patent/DE69109402T2/de not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1991-08-19 EP EP91113844A patent/EP0473037B1/fr not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1991-08-21 CA CA002049617A patent/CA2049617A1/fr not_active Abandoned
- 1991-08-28 HU HU912813A patent/HUT58638A/hu unknown
Patent Citations (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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CH346103A (fr) * | 1957-11-16 | 1960-04-30 | Tissot Willy | Etagère destinée à supporter des marchandises |
GB1097210A (en) * | 1964-12-09 | 1967-12-29 | Francois Robert Bonnet | Mobile display |
GB1510297A (en) * | 1976-12-21 | 1978-05-10 | Hermon P | Display stand |
FR2445711A1 (fr) * | 1979-01-02 | 1980-08-01 | Soyer Rene | Presentoir a chaussures |
FR2506588A1 (fr) * | 1981-05-27 | 1982-12-03 | Mikaleff Christian | Presentoirs lumineux et publicitaires |
Cited By (8)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2303587A (en) * | 1995-08-03 | 1997-02-26 | Harper Products | Display apparatus |
GB2303587B (en) * | 1995-08-03 | 1997-11-12 | Harper Products | Display apparatus |
EP0930837A1 (fr) * | 1996-09-02 | 1999-07-28 | Romka Haisma | Sellette |
EP0930837A4 (fr) * | 1996-09-02 | 1999-11-17 | Romka Haisma | Sellette |
AU750931B2 (en) * | 1998-06-05 | 2002-08-01 | Unilever Plc | Hair care compositions |
FR2835165A1 (fr) | 2002-01-31 | 2003-08-01 | Larbaletier Sa | Presentoir d'articles |
WO2004037051A1 (fr) * | 2002-10-23 | 2004-05-06 | Ciro Corvino | Structure de support repliable mobile a usages multiples |
FR2881936A1 (fr) * | 2005-02-16 | 2006-08-18 | Larbaletier Sasu Soc Par Actio | Support de presentation plateau et support seau |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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HUT58638A (en) | 1992-03-30 |
HU912813D0 (en) | 1992-01-28 |
DE69109402T2 (de) | 1995-10-19 |
IT9084988A0 (it) | 1990-08-30 |
ATE121915T1 (de) | 1995-05-15 |
IT1245329B (it) | 1994-09-19 |
EP0473037B1 (fr) | 1995-05-03 |
DE69109402D1 (de) | 1995-06-08 |
CA2049617A1 (fr) | 1992-03-01 |
IT9084988A1 (it) | 1992-03-01 |
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