EP0908125B1 - Universal fixing device on structures for display or storing of articles - Google Patents

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EP0908125B1
EP0908125B1 EP19970402352 EP97402352A EP0908125B1 EP 0908125 B1 EP0908125 B1 EP 0908125B1 EP 19970402352 EP19970402352 EP 19970402352 EP 97402352 A EP97402352 A EP 97402352A EP 0908125 B1 EP0908125 B1 EP 0908125B1
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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
    • A47F5/08—Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features secured to the wall, ceiling, or the like; Wall-bracket display devices
    • A47F5/0807—Display panels, grids or rods used for suspending merchandise or cards supporting articles; Movable brackets therefor
    • A47F5/0815—Panel constructions with apertures for article supports, e.g. hooks
    • A47F5/0823—Article supports for peg-boards
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B96/00—Details of cabinets, racks or shelf units not covered by a single one of groups A47B43/00 - A47B95/00; General details of furniture
    • A47B96/06—Brackets or similar supporting means for cabinets, racks or shelves
    • A47B96/061—Cantilever brackets

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  • the present invention relates generally to devices for fastening elements to structures presentation of articles or storage, in particular in distribution stores such as supermarkets.
  • the main object of the present invention is to propose a universal fixing device, which can with common resources, possibly supplemented by accessories, allow the fixing of elements on very diverse parts of a store shelf, and easily adapt to shelves of different models.
  • Another object of the invention is to propose fixing device, the implementation of which is extremely easy and fast.
  • the present invention provides a device for fixing of an element on a part of a structure of presentation of articles or storage, as it stands defined in claim 1.
  • an element to be reported is shown in particular on a shelf or "gondola" from a distribution store to using an associated fastening device, this element consisting in the present case, but not limited to, of a bracket intended for the hanging of a panel display of strong paper, cardboard or the like, for purposes including advertising, promotion, etc.
  • the gallows comprises a first part 10 comprising two telescopic tubes 11, 12, the thinnest tube 12 carrying at its free end a spherical packing of protection 13, and the larger tube 11, receiving sliding way the tube 12, being at its end opposite force fitted into a base 14 produced by plastic example.
  • This base includes a part forming a sleeve 14a intended to receive the tube 11, and at the end opposite to the inlet of the tube 11, a flange 14b in this case of circular shape.
  • a nut 15 is trapped having a threaded opening opening from one side to the inside of the sleeve 14a and of the tube 11 which is engaged therein, and on the other side on the outside of the collar 14b.
  • the base 14 / nut 15 assembly is made advantageously by overmolding on the nut.
  • the stem also includes a fixing member shown in Figures 3a and 3b, which is constituted by a metal part 20 comprising a metal rod long threaded 20a, an extension 20b of the threaded rod which has on its flanks two straight faces, this extension being followed by an elbow 20c at 90 °, at level of which the rod has a square section, bend at from which extends a transverse part 20d of also square section.
  • a fixing member shown in Figures 3a and 3b, which is constituted by a metal part 20 comprising a metal rod long threaded 20a, an extension 20b of the threaded rod which has on its flanks two straight faces, this extension being followed by an elbow 20c at 90 °, at level of which the rod has a square section, bend at from which extends a transverse part 20d of also square section.
  • the part 20a forming a threaded rod is able to be engaged in the nut 15, as illustrated in FIG. 1, this practically up to the elbow 20c thanks to the parts of top and bottom thread remaining on the extension 20b.
  • Figures 4a and 4b show an accessory of fixing 30 intended in certain cases to cooperate with the stem as described above.
  • This accessory is in the form of a plate metallic comprising a main part 30a in which is formed a vertical longitudinal slot 30b of width slightly greater than the overall diameter of the section of the part 20.
  • a secondary part 30c extends substantially 90 ° from the bottom edge of the main part 30a.
  • FIG. 5a there is illustrated fixing a bracket according to the invention, using the plate 30 of Figures 4a and 4b, on a load bar 100d rectangular section belonging to the framework of a gondola or store shelving.
  • the part of the member 20 which protrudes from the flange 10b of the element 10 is engaged at through the slot 30b of the plate 30.
  • the part 20d of the member 20 being directed downwards and located at a distance sufficient of the flange 10b, one traps with play the upper part of bar 100d between part 30a of the plate and said part 20d of the member 20.
  • the plate 30 is further positioned vertically so that its horizontal lower part 30c be placed in contact with the underside of the load bar.
  • element 10 as a whole is turned by hand in the direction of arrow F, without special tool, to firmly pinch the part top of the load bar between part 30a of the plate and the part 20d of the member 20, while by the same pinching action, the plate 30 is held in the aforementioned vertical position, where the load bar is trapped between the horizontal part 20a and / or 20b of the member 20 and the part 30c of the plate 30.
  • Figure 6 illustrates different standard load bar sections 100a to 100d which, from not limited to, can accommodate a gallows according the invention.
  • Figures 8a, 8b and 9 illustrate the attachment of a gallows according to the invention, without the aid of any accessory, on a perforated bottom plate with a shelving.
  • the bottom plate 200 has a sheet 201 in which are formed on a regularly distributed basis openings 202 which in this case are in the form of diamonds.
  • the parts 20c are engaged and 20d of the member 20 in one of the openings 202, in tilting the stem if necessary, then turning element 10 on itself according to arrow F to engage the member 20 therein by screwing action.
  • the sheet 201 is firmly trapped between the collar 14b and the part 20d of the member 20, the fixing being thus ensured.
  • Said part 20d extends here down but other directions are possible.
  • the stem according to the invention can be fixed on very perforated bottom plates various, spacing and size of perforations not being a constraint provided that the section of the member 20 at least at the level of its parts 20b, 20c and 20d is less than the smallest of the perforations commonly encountered.
  • the stem according to the invention can also be fixed on a frame part conventionally called "gondola mast", consisting of a post vertical with a number of perforations stretched vertically.
  • a mast is conventionally designed for hanging shelves the shelves of the gondola.
  • Such a mast conventionally comprises two plates 301, 303 provided with such perforations, respectively 302, 304 and extending vertically, parallel to each other at a certain distance Mutual.
  • the stem is set up in the same way as in the case of a perforated plate as illustrated on the Figures 8a, 8b and 9, the essential difference being that at the end of tightening, the flange 14b of the base 14 comes lean against the anterior edges of the sides of the mast.
  • the diameter of said flange is chosen greater than the spacing between the flanks of the most commonly encountered masts.
  • bracket capable of cooperating with two parts accessories 40 and 50 for fixing to the front edge a shelving shelf.
  • Figure 12 shows that one of these parts, designated by 40, has a central barrel 42 whose section is preferably square, this barrel being suitable for slidingly receive part 20d of the organ 20.
  • a rear plate 41 and a front plate 43 provided with two horizontal wings 44 and 45 extending in the opposite direction to the insert 41 from the top and bottom edges of the booklet 43.
  • the part 50 has a shaped profile general of "L", with a horizontal upper part 51 from the anterior edge which extends at an angle straight down a vertical part 52 forming slide for the gallows.
  • the side edges of part 52 are folded at 90 ° then 180 ° (at 53, 54) to define two vertical grooves whose width is slightly greater than the thickness of the collar 14b of the base 14, while this same part 52 is crossed centrally by an oblong slot 52a opening at the lower edge of the part 52, and closed at its upper end.
  • the width of this slot is slightly larger than the maximum width of organ 20 of the gallows.
  • Figure 11a illustrates the mounting of the stem fitted with these two parts 40, 50 on the front edge a 400a tablet comprising at its anterior end a curved descending edge 401a forming a label holder for displaying prices.
  • the assembly is carried out by sliding the collar 14b of the base, from bottom to top according to arrow F 'of the Figure 12, in the housing of the room 50 defined by the lateral grooves of its vertical part 52, the member 20 engaging during this movement in the slot 52a, and by engaging part 20d of member 20, from the bottom and according to arrow F ", in the barrel 42 of room 40.
  • the part 20d of organ 20 tends to approach the flange 14b of the base 14, so that the flange 401a of the tablet is pinched between the rear side from part 52 of part 50 and the front edges free, located opposite, wings 44 and 45 of the piece 40, so to make a firm fixation.
  • Figure 11b illustrates the attachment of the bracket and of its two accessory parts 40, 50 on a shelf 400b of another type, having a falling edge 401b essentially vertical and straight.

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La présente invention a trait d'une façon générale aux dispositifs de fixation d'éléments sur des structures de présentation d'articles ou de stockage, en particulier dans des magasins de distribution tels que supermarchés.The present invention relates generally to devices for fastening elements to structures presentation of articles or storage, in particular in distribution stores such as supermarkets.

L'adjonction d'éléments à une structure de rayonnage, notamment à des fins de présentation améliorée d'articles, de publicité, de promotion etc,... dans ce type de lieu a subi ces dernières décénies un développement important, et il existe aujourd'hui un certain nombre de solutions pour fixer localement sur le rayonnage d'un magasins de tels éléments rajoutés.Adding elements to a shelving structure, in particular for the purpose of improved presentation of articles, advertising, promotion etc ... in this type of place has underwent significant development in recent decades, and today there are a number of solutions for fix locally on the shelving of such stores added elements.

Ces solutions font appel à des dispositifs de fixation qui sont conçus spécialement pour tel ou tel type de rayonnage, ou pour telle ou telle partie de structure du rayonnage, et un problème important lié à ce type de dispositif de fixation réside en une impossibilité d'utiliser le dispositif de fixation soit sur une partie de structure du rayonnage pour laquelle il n'a pas été conçu, ces parties pouvant être aussi diverses que des montants d'ossature, des étagèges, des panneaux de fond, etc..., soit sur une structure de rayonnage différente, sachant que les rayonnages fabriqués par les différents fournisseurs ont des constructions, des formes et des dimensions différentes.These solutions use fasteners that are specially designed for this or that type shelving, or for a particular part of the structure shelving, and a major problem related to this type of fixing device is an impossibility to use the fixing device either on a part shelving structure for which it was not designed, these parts can be as diverse as frame uprights, shelves, back panels, etc ..., either on a different shelving structure, knowing that the shelves produced by the different suppliers have constructions, shapes and different dimensions.

Il en résulte la nécessité de concevoir autant de dispositifs de fixation spécifiques qu'il existe de parties de structure différentes envisagées pour les recevoir.This results in the need to design as many specific fasteners that there are parts of different structure envisaged for to receive.

Ceci accroít le coût de revient de ces dispositifs, qui nécessitent chacune une conception et un outillage de fabrication appropriés, et les coûts ce stockage, de par la nécessité de disposer d'un grand nombre de modèles de dispositifs de fixation adaptés aux différents cas.This increases the cost price of these devices, which each require a design and tools appropriate manufacturing, and costs this storage, per the need to have a large number of models of fixing devices adapted to different cases.

On connaít ainsi, notamment par GB-A-774 382, GB-A-983 392 et GB-A-990 067 des dispositifs conformes au préambule de la revendication 1, du type boulon-écrou, dans lesquels le boulon est constitué par une tige en forme de "L" au moins partiellement filetée.We thus know, in particular by GB-A-774 382, GB-A-983 392 and GB-A-990 067 of devices conforming to preamble of claim 1, of the bolt-nut type, in which the bolt is constituted by a rod in at least partially threaded "L" shape.

La présente invention a pour objet premier de proposer un dispositif de fixation universel, qui puisse avec des moyens communs, éventuellement complétés par des accessoires, permettre la fixation d'éléments sur des parties très diverses d'un rayonnage de magasin, et s'adapter aisément à des rayonnages de différents modèles.The main object of the present invention is to propose a universal fixing device, which can with common resources, possibly supplemented by accessories, allow the fixing of elements on very diverse parts of a store shelf, and easily adapt to shelves of different models.

Un autre objet de l'invention est de proposer dispositif de fixation dont la mise en oeuvre soit extrêmement aisée et rapide.Another object of the invention is to propose fixing device, the implementation of which is extremely easy and fast.

Ainsi la présente invention propose un dispositif de fixation d'un élément sur une partie d'une structure de présentation d'articles ou de stockage, tel qu'il est défini dans la revendication 1.Thus the present invention provides a device for fixing of an element on a part of a structure of presentation of articles or storage, as it stands defined in claim 1.

Des aspects préférés, mais non limitatifs, du dispositif selon l'invention sont définis dans les revendications dépendantes.Preferred, but not limiting, aspects of device according to the invention are defined in the dependent claims.

D'autres aspects, buts et avantages de la présente invention apparaítront mieux à la lecture de la description détaillée suivante d'une forme de réalisation préférée de celle-ci, donnée à titre d'exemple et faite en référence aux dessins annexés, sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en élévation de côté d'un élément muni d'un dispositif de fixation selon l'invention,
  • la figure 2a est une vue partielle, en partie en élévation de côté et en partie en coupe axiale, de l'élément et d'une première partie du dispositif de fixation selon l'invention,
  • la figure 2b est une vue en bout de la représentation de la figure 2a,
  • la figure 3a est une vue en élévation de côté d'un organe de fixation faisant partie du dispositif de fixation selon l'invention,
  • la figure 3b est une vue en bout de l'organe de la figure 3a,
  • la figure 4a est une vue de profil en coupe d'un premier accessoire du dispositif de fixation des figures 1 à 3,
  • la figure 4b est une vue de face de l'accessoire de la figure 4a,
  • les figures 5a et 5b illustrent en partie en élévation et en partie en coupe un élément pourvu d'un dispositif de fixation selon l'invention, fixé à l'aide de l'accessoire des figures 4a et 4b sur deux barres de charge de rayonnages, ayant des sections différentes, la figure 5b étant une représentation montage en cours,
  • la figure 6 illustre différentes sections de barres de charge de rayonnages,
  • la figure 7 est une vue en perspective d'un élément pourvu d'un dispositif de fixation selon l'invention, fixé sur une barre de charge à l'aide de l'accessoire des figures 4a et 4b,
  • les figures 8a et 8b sont des vues en partie en élévation et en partie en coupe d'un élément pourvu d'un dispositif de fixation selon l'invention et d'une plaque de fond perforée d'un rayonnage, respectivement en cours de montage et après montage,
  • la figure 9 est une vue en perspective, partiellement en transparence, de l'élément monté à l'aide de son dispositif de fixation sur la plaque de fond perforée,
  • les figures 10a et 10b sont des vues en partie en élévation et en partie en coupe d'un élément pourvu d'un dispositif de fixation selon l'invention et d'un mât de gondole, respectivement en cours de montage et après montage,
  • les figures 11a et 11b sont des vues en partie en élévation et en partie en coupe d'un d'un élément pourvu d'un dispositif de fixation selon l'invention, monté respetivement sur les rebords de deux tablettes de rayonnage de types différents, et
  • la figure 12 est une vue en perspective éclatée d'un élément pourvu d'un dispositif de fixation selon l'invention et d'une paire de seconds accessoires permettant la fixation de l'élément sur rebords de tablettes.
    • Other aspects, aims and advantages of the present invention will appear better on reading the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment thereof, given by way of example and made with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which :
  • FIG. 1 is a side elevation view of an element provided with a fixing device according to the invention,
  • FIG. 2a is a partial view, partly in side elevation and partly in axial section, of the element and of a first part of the fixing device according to the invention,
  • FIG. 2b is an end view of the representation of FIG. 2a,
  • FIG. 3a is a side elevation view of a fixing member forming part of the fixing device according to the invention,
  • FIG. 3b is an end view of the member of FIG. 3a,
  • FIG. 4a is a sectional profile view of a first accessory of the fixing device of FIGS. 1 to 3,
  • FIG. 4b is a front view of the accessory of FIG. 4a,
  • Figures 5a and 5b illustrate partly in elevation and partly in section an element provided with a fixing device according to the invention, fixed with the accessory of Figures 4a and 4b on two rack load bars , having different sections, FIG. 5b being a representation of the assembly in progress,
  • FIG. 6 illustrates different sections of rack load bars,
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an element provided with a fixing device according to the invention, fixed to a load bar using the accessory of FIGS. 4a and 4b,
  • Figures 8a and 8b are views partly in elevation and partly in section of an element provided with a fixing device according to the invention and of a bottom plate perforated with a shelving unit, respectively during assembly. and after mounting,
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view, partially in transparency, of the element mounted using its fixing device on the perforated bottom plate,
  • FIGS. 10a and 10b are views partly in elevation and partly in section of an element provided with a fixing device according to the invention and of a gondola mast, respectively during assembly and after assembly,
  • FIGS. 11a and 11b are views partly in elevation and partly in section of one of an element provided with a fixing device according to the invention, mounted respectively on the edges of two shelving shelves of different types, and
  • Figure 12 is an exploded perspective view of an element provided with a fixing device according to the invention and a pair of second accessories for fixing the element on edges of shelves.

    • En référence tout d'abord aux figures 1, 2a, 2b, 3a et 3b, on a représenté un élément à rapporter notamment sur un rayonnage ou "gondole" de magasin de distribution à l'aide d'un dispositif de fixation associé, cet élément consistant en l'espèce, mais de façon non limitative, en une potence destinée à l'accrochage d'un panneau d'affichage en papier fort, carton ou analogue, à des fins notamment de publicité, de promotion, etc...Referring first to Figures 1, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b, an element to be reported is shown in particular on a shelf or "gondola" from a distribution store to using an associated fastening device, this element consisting in the present case, but not limited to, of a bracket intended for the hanging of a panel display of strong paper, cardboard or the like, for purposes including advertising, promotion, etc.

    La potence comporte une première partie 10 comportant deux tubes téléscopiques 11, 12, le tube le plus mince 12 portant à son extrémité libre une garniture sphérique de protection 13, et le tube le plus gros 11, recevant de façon coulissante le tube 12, étant à son extrémité opposée emmanché à force dans une embase 14 réalisée par exemple en matière plastique.The gallows comprises a first part 10 comprising two telescopic tubes 11, 12, the thinnest tube 12 carrying at its free end a spherical packing of protection 13, and the larger tube 11, receiving sliding way the tube 12, being at its end opposite force fitted into a base 14 produced by plastic example.

    Cette embase comporte une partie formant manchon 14a destinée à recevoir le tube 11, et à l'extrémité opposée à l'entrée du tube 11, une collerette 14b en l'espèce de forme circulaire. Dans l'embase 14, et plus précisément de façon affleurante avec la face de la collerette 14b opposée au manchon 14a, est prisonnier un écrou 15 possédant un orifice taraudé débouchant d'un côté à l'intérieur du manchon 14a et du tube 11 qui y est engagé, et de l'autre côté sur la face externe de la collerette 14b.This base includes a part forming a sleeve 14a intended to receive the tube 11, and at the end opposite to the inlet of the tube 11, a flange 14b in this case of circular shape. In the base 14, and more precisely of flush with the face of the collar 14b opposite the sleeve 14a, a nut 15 is trapped having a threaded opening opening from one side to the inside of the sleeve 14a and of the tube 11 which is engaged therein, and on the other side on the outside of the collar 14b.

    L'ensemble embase 14/écrou 15 est réalisé avantageusement par surmoulage sur l'écrou.The base 14 / nut 15 assembly is made advantageously by overmolding on the nut.

    La potence comporte également un organe de fixation représenté sur les figures 3a et 3b, qui est constitué par une pièce métallique 20 comportant une tige métallique filetée longue 20a, un prolongement 20b de la tige filetée qui comporte sur ses flancs deux faces droites, ce prolongement étant poursuivi par un coude 20c à 90°, au niveau duquel la tige présente une section carrée, coude à partir duquel s'étend une partie transversale 20d de section également carrée.The stem also includes a fixing member shown in Figures 3a and 3b, which is constituted by a metal part 20 comprising a metal rod long threaded 20a, an extension 20b of the threaded rod which has on its flanks two straight faces, this extension being followed by an elbow 20c at 90 °, at level of which the rod has a square section, bend at from which extends a transverse part 20d of also square section.

    La partie 20a formant tige filetée est apte à être engagée dans l'écrou 15, comme illustré sur la figure 1, ceci pratiquement jusqu'au coude 20c grâce aux parties de filetage supérieure et inférieure qui subsistent sur le prolongement 20b.The part 20a forming a threaded rod is able to be engaged in the nut 15, as illustrated in FIG. 1, this practically up to the elbow 20c thanks to the parts of top and bottom thread remaining on the extension 20b.

    Les figures 4a et 4b représentent un accessoire de fixation 30 destiné dans certains cas de figure à coopérer avec la potence telle que décrite ci-dessus. Cet accessoire se présente sous la forme d'une plaque métallique comportant une partie principale 30a dans laquelle est formée une fente longitudinale verticale 30b de largeur légèrement supérieure au diamètre hors-tout de la section de la pièce 20. Une partie secondaire 30c s'étend sensiblement à 90° à partir du bord inférieur de la partie principale 30a.Figures 4a and 4b show an accessory of fixing 30 intended in certain cases to cooperate with the stem as described above. This accessory is in the form of a plate metallic comprising a main part 30a in which is formed a vertical longitudinal slot 30b of width slightly greater than the overall diameter of the section of the part 20. A secondary part 30c extends substantially 90 ° from the bottom edge of the main part 30a.

    On va maintenant décrire différentes utilisations possibles de la potence décrite ci-dessus.We will now describe different uses possible from the gallows described above.

    En référence tout d'abord la figure 5a, on a illustré la fixation d'une potence selon l'invention, à l'aide de la plaque 30 des figures 4a et 4b, sur une barre de charge 100d de section rectangulaire appartenant à l'ossature d'une gondole ou rayonnage de magasin.Referring first to Figure 5a, there is illustrated fixing a bracket according to the invention, using the plate 30 of Figures 4a and 4b, on a load bar 100d rectangular section belonging to the framework of a gondola or store shelving.

    Dans cette utilisation, la partie de l'organe 20 qui déborde de la collerette 10b de l'élément 10 est engagée à travers la fente 30b de la plaque 30. La partie 20d de l'organe 20 étant dirigée vers le bas et située à distance suffisante de la collerette 10b, on emprisonne avec jeu la partie supérieure de la barre 100d entre la partie 30a de la plaque et ladite partie 20d de l'organe 20. La plaque 30 est en outre positionnée verticalement de telle sorte que sa partie inférieure horizontale 30c soit placée en contact avec la face inférieure de la barre de charge.In this use, the part of the member 20 which protrudes from the flange 10b of the element 10 is engaged at through the slot 30b of the plate 30. The part 20d of the member 20 being directed downwards and located at a distance sufficient of the flange 10b, one traps with play the upper part of bar 100d between part 30a of the plate and said part 20d of the member 20. The plate 30 is further positioned vertically so that its horizontal lower part 30c be placed in contact with the underside of the load bar.

    Dans cette position, l'élément 10 dans son ensemble est tourné à la main dans le sens de la flèche F, sans outil particulier, pour pincer fermement la partie supérieure de la barre de charge entre la partie 30a de la plaque et la partie 20d de l'organe 20, tandis que par la même action de pincement, la plaque 30 est maintenue dans la position verticale précitée, où la barre de charge est prisonnière entre la partie horizontale 20a et/ou 20b de l'organe 20 et la partie 30c de la plaque 30.In this position, element 10 as a whole is turned by hand in the direction of arrow F, without special tool, to firmly pinch the part top of the load bar between part 30a of the plate and the part 20d of the member 20, while by the same pinching action, the plate 30 is held in the aforementioned vertical position, where the load bar is trapped between the horizontal part 20a and / or 20b of the member 20 and the part 30c of the plate 30.

    On réalise ainsi d'une manière extrêmement aisée la fixation de la potence sur la barre de charge 100d.We thus realize in an extremely easy way the fixing the stem on the load bar 100d.

    On notera ici que l'ensemble constitué par la potence 10, 20 et son accessoire 30 permet de réaliser une telle fixation sur des barres de charge de sections très diverses, comme le montre la figure 5b où la barre de charge 100a de section bien plus petite que dans le cas de la figure 5a.It will be noted here that the assembly constituted by the gallows 10, 20 and its accessory 30 makes it possible to carry out such a fastening on load bars with very large cross-sections various, as shown in Figure 5b where the load 100a of much smaller cross section than in the case of Figure 5a.

    A cet égard, la figure 6 illustre différentes sections de barres de charge standard 100a à 100d qui, de façon non limitative, peuvent accueillir une potence selon l'invention.In this regard, Figure 6 illustrates different standard load bar sections 100a to 100d which, from not limited to, can accommodate a gallows according the invention.

    Les figures 8a, 8b et 9 illustrent la fixation d'une potence selon l'invention, sans l'aide d'un quelconque accessoire, sur une plaque de fond perforée d'un rayonnage.Figures 8a, 8b and 9 illustrate the attachment of a gallows according to the invention, without the aid of any accessory, on a perforated bottom plate with a shelving.

    La plaque de fond 200 comporte une tôle 201 dans laquelle sont formées, de façon régulièrement répartie, des ouvertures 202 qui en l'espèce sont en forme de losanges.The bottom plate 200 has a sheet 201 in which are formed on a regularly distributed basis openings 202 which in this case are in the form of diamonds.

    Pour réaliser la fixation, on engage les parties 20c et 20d de l'organe 20 dans l'une des ouvertures 202, en inclinant si nécessaire la potence, puis l'on tourne l'élément 10 sur lui-même selon la flèche F pour engager l'organe 20 dans celui-ci par action de vissage. A la fin de cette opération, la tôle 201 est fermement emprisonnée entre la collerette 14b et la partie 20d de l'organe 20, la fixation étant ainsi assurée. Ladite partie 20d s'étend ici vers le bas, mais d'autres orientations sont possibles.To carry out the fixing, the parts 20c are engaged and 20d of the member 20 in one of the openings 202, in tilting the stem if necessary, then turning element 10 on itself according to arrow F to engage the member 20 therein by screwing action. At the end from this operation, the sheet 201 is firmly trapped between the collar 14b and the part 20d of the member 20, the fixing being thus ensured. Said part 20d extends here down but other directions are possible.

    Afin d'éviter que l'organe 20 ne tourne en même temps que l'élément 10 au cours du vissage, on peut si nécessaire bloquer la partie 20d contre la rotation soit en inclinant légèrement la potence par rapport à la normale au plan de la tôle au cours du vissage, soit en introduisant un outil tel qu'un tournevis, formant butée vis-à-vis de ladite partie 20d, dans l'une des ouvertures 202 adjacentes.In order to prevent the member 20 from rotating at the same time that element 10 during screwing, we can if necessary block part 20d against rotation either by slightly tilting the stem relative to the normal to the plane of the sheet during screwing, or introducing a tool such as a screwdriver, forming a stop opposite said part 20d, in one of the openings 202 adjacent.

    On comprend que la potence selon l'invention peut être fixée sur des plaques de fond perforées très diverses, l'espacement et la taille des perforations n'étant pas une contrainte pour autant que la section de l'organe 20 au moins au niveau de ses parties 20b, 20c et 20d soit inférieure à la plus petite des perforations couramment rencontrées.It is understood that the stem according to the invention can be fixed on very perforated bottom plates various, spacing and size of perforations not being a constraint provided that the section of the member 20 at least at the level of its parts 20b, 20c and 20d is less than the smallest of the perforations commonly encountered.

    Comme on va le décrire en référence aux figures 10a et 10b, la potence selon l'invention peut également être fixée sur une partie d'ossature conventionnellement appelée "mât de gondole", constituée par un montant vertical pourvu d'un certain nombre de perforations allongées verticalement. Un tel mât est conventionnellement prévu pour l'accrochage de tablettes de façon réglable en hauteur des tablettes de la gondole. Un tel mât comporte conventionnellement deux plaques 301, 303 pourvues de telles perforations, respectivement 302, 304 et s'étendant verticalement, parallèlement l'une à l'autre à une certaine distance mutuelle.As will be described with reference to FIGS. 10a and 10b, the stem according to the invention can also be fixed on a frame part conventionally called "gondola mast", consisting of a post vertical with a number of perforations stretched vertically. Such a mast is conventionally designed for hanging shelves the shelves of the gondola. Such a mast conventionally comprises two plates 301, 303 provided with such perforations, respectively 302, 304 and extending vertically, parallel to each other at a certain distance Mutual.

    Ces deux plaques se situent transversalement en renfoncement entre deux flancs, disposés à angle droit par rapport aux plaques perforées, l'un de ces flancs étant désigné par la référence 305.These two plates are located transversely in indentation between two sides, arranged at right angles by compared to the perforated plates, one of these flanks being designated by reference 305.

    La potence est mise en place de la même manière que dans le cas d'une plaque perforée tel qu'illustré sur les figures 8a, 8b et 9, la différence essentielle étant qu'à la fin du serrage, la collerette 14b de l'embase 14 vient prendre appui contre les bords antérieurs des flancs du mât.The stem is set up in the same way as in the case of a perforated plate as illustrated on the Figures 8a, 8b and 9, the essential difference being that at the end of tightening, the flange 14b of the base 14 comes lean against the anterior edges of the sides of the mast.

    On notera à cet égard que le diamètre de ladite collerette est choisi supérieur à l'espacement entre les flancs des mâts les plus couramment rencontrés.It will be noted in this regard that the diameter of said flange is chosen greater than the spacing between the flanks of the most commonly encountered masts.

    Maintenant en référence aux figures 11a, 11b et 12, on a illustré une potence apte à coopérer avec deux pièces accessoires 40 et 50 pour sa fixation sur le bord avant d'une tablette de rayonnage.Now with reference to Figures 11a, 11b and 12, there is illustrated a bracket capable of cooperating with two parts accessories 40 and 50 for fixing to the front edge a shelving shelf.

    Ainsi la figure 12 montre que l'une de ces pièces, désignée par 40, comporte un fût central 42 dont la section est de préférence carrée, ce fût étant apte à recevoir de façon coulissante la partie 20d de l'organe 20. Sont fixées à ce fût une plaquette arrière 41 et une plaquette avant 43 pourvue de deux ailes horizontales 44 et 45 s'étendant dans la direction opposée à la plaquette 41 à partir des bords supérieur et inférieur de la plaquette 43.Figure 12 shows that one of these parts, designated by 40, has a central barrel 42 whose section is preferably square, this barrel being suitable for slidingly receive part 20d of the organ 20. A rear plate 41 and a front plate 43 provided with two horizontal wings 44 and 45 extending in the opposite direction to the insert 41 from the top and bottom edges of the booklet 43.

    La pièce 50 présente quant à elle un profil en forme générale de "L", avec une partie supérieure horizontale 51 à partir du bord antérieur de laquelle s'étend à angle droit vers le bas une partie 52 verticale formant glissière pour la potence. A cet effet, les bords latéraux de la partie 52 sont repliés à 90° puis à 180° (en 53, 54) pour définir deux gorges verticales dont la largeur est légèrement supérieure à l'épaisseur de la collerette 14b de l'embase 14, tandis que cette même partie 52 est traversée centralement par une fente oblongue 52a débouchant au niveau du bord inférieur de la partie 52, et fermée à son extrémité supérieure. La largeur de cette fente est légèrement supérieure à la largeur maximale de l'organe 20 de la potence.The part 50 has a shaped profile general of "L", with a horizontal upper part 51 from the anterior edge which extends at an angle straight down a vertical part 52 forming slide for the gallows. For this purpose, the side edges of part 52 are folded at 90 ° then 180 ° (at 53, 54) to define two vertical grooves whose width is slightly greater than the thickness of the collar 14b of the base 14, while this same part 52 is crossed centrally by an oblong slot 52a opening at the lower edge of the part 52, and closed at its upper end. The width of this slot is slightly larger than the maximum width of organ 20 of the gallows.

    La figure 11a illustre le montage de la potence équipée de ces deux pièces 40, 50 sur le rebord avant d'une tablette 400a comportant à son extrémité antérieure un rebord descendant incurvé 401a formant porte-étiquette pour l'affichage des prix.Figure 11a illustrates the mounting of the stem fitted with these two parts 40, 50 on the front edge a 400a tablet comprising at its anterior end a curved descending edge 401a forming a label holder for displaying prices.

    Le montage s'effectue en glissant la collerette 14b de l'embase, de bas en haut selon la flèche F' de la figure 12, dans le logement de la pièce 50 défini par les gorges latérales de sa partie verticale 52, l'organe 20 s'engageant au cours de ce mouvement dans la fente 52a, et en engageant la partie 20d de l'organe 20, à partir du bas et selon la flèche F", dans le fût 42 de la pièce 40. On positionne ensuite l'ensemble ainsi réalisé de telle sorte que la partie horizontale 51 de la pièce 50 vienne se placer sur le dessus de la tablette 400a, et que la pièce 40 vienne se placer en arrière du rebord 401a de la tablette.The assembly is carried out by sliding the collar 14b of the base, from bottom to top according to arrow F 'of the Figure 12, in the housing of the room 50 defined by the lateral grooves of its vertical part 52, the member 20 engaging during this movement in the slot 52a, and by engaging part 20d of member 20, from the bottom and according to arrow F ", in the barrel 42 of room 40. We then positions the assembly thus produced so that that the horizontal part 51 of the part 50 comes place on top of the 400a shelf, and that the piece 40 come behind the ledge 401a of the Tablet.

    La potence étant alors tournée sur elle-même, la partie 20d de l'organe 20 tend à se rapprocher de la collerette 14b de l'embase 14, si bien que le rebord 401a de la tablette se trouve pincé entre la face postérieure de la partie 52 de la pièce 50 et les bords antérieurs libres, situés en vis-à-vis, des ailes 44 et 45 de la pièce 40, pour ainsi réaliser une fixation ferme.The gallows being then turned on itself, the part 20d of organ 20 tends to approach the flange 14b of the base 14, so that the flange 401a of the tablet is pinched between the rear side from part 52 of part 50 and the front edges free, located opposite, wings 44 and 45 of the piece 40, so to make a firm fixation.

    On observera ici que la possibilité de faire coulisser l'embase 14 par rapport à la pièce 50 permet de s'adapter à des rebords de tablettes de différentes hauteurs, la profondeur de ces rebords étant prise en compte par un degré de vissage approprié de l'organe 20 dans l'élément 10.We will observe here that the possibility of doing sliding the base 14 relative to the part 50 allows adapt to edges of shelves of different heights, the depth of these edges being taken into account by an appropriate degree of screwing of the member 20 in item 10.

    La figure 11b illustre la fixation de la potence et de ses deux pièces accessoires 40, 50 sur une tablette 400b d'un autre type, possédant un rebord descendant 401b essentiellement vertical et droit. Figure 11b illustrates the attachment of the bracket and of its two accessory parts 40, 50 on a shelf 400b of another type, having a falling edge 401b essentially vertical and straight.

    On observera en outre que, dans tous les cas, la partie 51 de la pièce 50 qui se trouve en appui contre le dessus de la tablette permet de conserver à la potence une orientation horizontal avec des configurations de rebords de tablettes les plus variées.It will further be observed that, in all cases, the part 51 of the part 50 which is in abutment against the above the tablet allows you to keep a horizontal orientation with edge configurations of the most varied tablets.

    Bien entendu, la présente invention n'est nullement limitée aux formes de réalisation décrites et représentées, mais l'homme du métier saura y apporter toute variante ou modification conforme à son esprit.Of course, the present invention is by no means limited to the embodiments described and represented, but the skilled person will be able to bring it any variant or modification in accordance with its spirit.

    En particulier, la description faite ci-dessus, relative à une potence, s'applique également à la fixation sur rayonnage de toutes sortes d'éléments, et notamment :

    • tous autres types de supports ou de dispositifs d'accrochage pour affichettes ou panneaux, notamment à des fins d'affichage, de signalisation, de balisage ou de segmentation,
    • des présentoirs tels que paniers, ou étagères annexes pour articles,
    • des avancées de rayons, des encadrements de rayons et des habillages de rayons,
    • des supports divers pour échantillons, distributeurs de coupons, prospectus, etc...
    In particular, the description given above, relating to a bracket, also applies to the fixing on shelving of all kinds of elements, and in particular:
    • all other types of supports or hanging devices for small posters or panels, in particular for display, signaling, marking or segmentation purposes,
    • displays such as baskets or additional shelves for articles,
    • shelf advances, shelf framing and shelf skins,
    • various supports for samples, coupons distributors, flyers, etc ...

    Dans ce cas, l'homme du métier saura adapter la structure et la forme de l'embase 14, en fonction de l'élément à fixer.In this case, the skilled person will be able to adapt the structure and shape of the base 14, depending on the element to fix.

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    1. A fixing device for fixing an element (11) to a portion of a storage or article display structure, the device comprising a generally L-shaped fixing member (20) of regular cross-section, comprising a first portion (20a, 20b) possessing a first thread and suitable for extending inside a second thread belonging to a tapped member (15), and a second portion oriented substantially at right angles relative to the first portion, which device is characterized in that it further comprises a socket (14) both secured to said tapped member (15) and having arrangements (14a) for receiving said element (11), the element being distinct from the first portion (20a) of the fixing member (20).
    2. A device according to claim 1, characterized in that a nut (15) defining said first thread is embedded in said socket (14).
    3. A bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that said socket has an end flange (14b) at which the nut (15) is situated.
    4. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that said fixing member consists in a threaded rod (20) folded through 90° at a bend (20c).
    5. A device according to claim 4, characterized in that the first portion of said fixing member comprises a first segment (20a) that is threaded over its entire periphery and a second segment (20b) whose thread is truncated by two parallel flanks, and in that said bend (20c) and the second portion (20d) of the fixing member are square in section.
    6. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it further comprises a fixing part (30) of generally L-shaped profile, including a portion (30a) that possesses a vertical slot (30b) suitable for allowing the first portion (20a, 20b) of said fixing member (20) to pass therethrough, and in that the socket (14b), the fixing member (20), and the fixing part (30) are suitable for co-operating with the four sides of a bar (100a-100d) belonging to said structure.
    7. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it further comprises two fixing parts (40, 50), a first part (40) having a housing (42) for receiving said second portion (20d) of the fixing member (20) and a second part (50) having a vertical slot (52a) for having the first portion (20a, 20b) of the fixing member pass therethrough, and in that the first and second fixing parts (40, 50) are suitable for clamping on the front rim (401a; 401b) of a shelf (400a; 400b) of said structure.
    8. A device according to claim 7, characterized in that said second fixing part (50) has a plane top portion (51) suitable for pressing on the top surface of said shelf (400a; 400b).
    9. A device according to claim 7 or claim 8 taken in combination with claim 3, characterized in that said second fixing part (50) includes means forming a vertical slideway for said flange (14b) of the socket (14), and in that said vertical slot (52a) of said second fixing part is open at one of its ends.
    10. A device according to any one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that said first part (40) has at least one essentially horizontal margin (44, 45) extending from said housing and suitable for bearing against the back of said front rim (401a; 401b) of the shelf.
    11. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the section of said fixing member (20) is smaller than the size of the smallest perforations (202; 302) formed in back-plates (200) and/or in standard fastening posts (300) belonging to the structure.
    12. A device according to claim 3, characterized in that the flange (14b) of the socket (14) is of a width greater than the largest gap between the flanks (305) of standard fastening posts (300) belonging to the structure.
    13. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that said element is selected from the group comprising supports, in particular brackets (11) for display, signaling, marking, or segmentation panels, display units for articles, forward extensions for shelves, frames for shelves, and decoration for shelves, and supports for samples, dispensers for coupons and leaflets.
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