EP1459657B1 - Display unit - Google Patents

Abstract

The display shelf (1) may hold one or more upright supports (3) for horizontal platforms (16). The platforms may hold electronic equipment, household appliances or telephones. Downwardly turned tabs at each end of the shelf may engage a bracket (10) with hooks (26) engaging a support structure. The shelf floor has a fold (6) with perforations (2) along center line separating a rear horizontal portion (4) and a front angled portion (5). There is an upturned rim (7) at the front edge of the shelf floor.

Description

The invention relates to a presentation device for electronic devices with the further features of the preamble of claim 1.

For the presentation of goods such. As electronic devices, in particular devices of consumer electronics (eg video cameras, camcorders, CD players, etc.) or household appliances or other electronic devices, these are often arranged in a rack on the back of one or more sockets are for power. The devices are sometimes stored by means of electronic anti-theft devices. The power cables, which are often hidden behind the presented device, impair the appearance and thus evaluate the presented product. In addition, the cables are not laid properly in such presentation arrangements, but they are kinked with the result of a possible cable breakage.

However, there are already known presentation arrangements, the upper part has at least a first surface element and at least one angularly arranged second surface element as it is known from DE 33 44 190 A.

The present invention has for its object to provide a presentation device with the features of the preamble of claim 1 such that it is versatile, so that the products to be presented can be shown optimally and in advertising effective manner, the presentation device itself also conveys an overall aesthetic impression that emphasizes the value of the product or products.

This object is achieved by the entire teaching of claim 1. Advantageous developments of the presentation device will become apparent from the dependent claims 2-30.

According to the invention, the upper part has at least one first surface element and at least one angularly arranged second surface element, wherein the edge formed thereby points upward between the first and second surface elements. To point upwards means that the surface elements adjoin one another in such a way that an outwardly pointing edge is formed. The surface elements may in particular be at least twice as long as wide, so that optionally a plurality of goods can be presented side by side. The longitudinal axis or the longitudinal extent of the surface elements lies transversely to the presentation device. The two surface elements arranged at an angle to one another create two different levels on the upper part, on which different products can be presented. In particular, related elements of the products can be presented on the two levels, eg. For example, a screen of a computer may be positioned on a plane while the keyboard associated therewith is disposed on the inclined plane thereof. On the one surface element, only a description of the product presented on the other surface element may be provided. In particular, a plurality of such pairs, each consisting of a first and second surface element (so-called surface element pairs) may be provided, wherein the products or product groups presented on a surface element pair can impart their togetherness. The created between the first and second surface element edge is also for the arrangement of the support elements of particular advantage, which will be discussed in detail later. Overall, a clear display of various products is made possible by the presentation device according to the invention, at the same time the visual appearance of the presentation device highlights the value of the presented products. In addition, the goods can be safely stored by means of electronic anti-theft elements. The goods to be presented may be any kind of products, even if in the following essentially electronic devices are mentioned by way of example.

The first surface element can be arranged horizontally, so that a product can be easily placed on it for presentation. At the same time, the carrier element arranged thereon can receive a higher degree of stabilization.

The second surface element may be arranged to the first surface element preferably in an outer angle α of 180 ° <α <270 °, in particular at an angle of 200 ° <α <250 °. The second surface element is thus inclined so that a product arranged thereon, on the one hand well durable and on the other hand clearly visible to the customer.

For this purpose, the second surface element may have an upwardly directed end region at the lower end, so that a product placed on the obliquely arranged second surface element rests on the closure region. The product may be the product to be presented or z. B. to act as a sign indicating the essential product characteristics or the like.

In contrast, the first surface element at the upper or rear end may be provided with a downwardly facing end region. These termination areas also avoid a sharp edge, which is beneficial for the cables passing by. In particular, the termination regions can be arranged at right angles to the respective surface element. If the first and the second surface element each have the same width, then the respective component can be used both as a first and as a second surface element. The advantage is that only one type of surface element is to be produced, which at the same time leads to a reduction of the manufacturing costs.

The above-mentioned recesses may be arranged along the edge between the first and the second surface element. The carrier elements arranged in the recesses are thus arranged at an exposed position of the presentation device, so that the goods presented on the carrier elements are clearly placed in the center. In addition, the support element arranged on the edge region can be adapted with its underside to the edge region and thus particularly be stably mounted on the surface elements.

The at least two surface element pairs may be inclined forward in their entirety. This means that the surface element pairs are lined up in such a way that they have a substantially step-shaped or zig-zag downward design. As a result, all goods to be presented - whether they are arranged in the front or in the rear area of the presentation device - are shown equally. The customer is thus offered a clear product presentation.

Conveniently, the lower end of the second surface element of a surface element pair and the rear end of the first surface element of an underlying surface element pair may be substantially at the same height, so that the two surface element pairs impart a coherent overall impression. The step-like formation, which is formed by the adjacent surface element pairs, is thus clearly visible.

In addition, the cables passed between the two surface element pairs can not or hardly be seen by the customers. Furthermore, this arrangement of surface element pairs saves space.

As already mentioned above, the first and the second surface element can have the same width b, so that one and the same shape can be used both as a first and as a second surface element. Thus, only one mold must be made that can be used both as the first and second surface element. It also underlines the overall picture of the presentation device.

Depending on the requirement, the first and the second surface element may also have a different width b ', b "The width of the first and second surface elements may depend on which products are to be presented on the respective surface element or how large the space requirement of the Also, the size of the presentation platform described in more detail below, the on the Carrier elements may be arranged, the dimensions, in particular the width but also influence the length of the surface elements or set. Thus, the height of the goods to be presented for the width of the surface elements can be essential. In summary, it should be noted that the width of the first and second surface elements is completely variable depending on the requirements. Also, the widths of the first and second surface elements of different surface element pairs may be different.

Conveniently, at least two surface element pairs may be spaced apart parallel to one another so that between the surface element pairs the current carrying cables of the presented electronic devices may be made to be connected to a power source below or behind the presentation device.

Expediently, the surface elements or the surface element pairs can be connected on the edge side to side parts, so that an associated unit is formed. For this purpose, the surface elements may be provided at their edge regions with fastening tabs, which are connected to the side parts, for. B. welded, riveted, bolted or the like. The fastening tabs can be arranged at right angles to the surface elements.

Advantageously, the side parts of the desk-like inclination of the upper part or the surface element pairs can be adapted, which is connected in addition to the technical advantage of optimum attachment with an optical advantage. Accordingly, the side parts may be substantially triangular in shape and at least in a partial region.

As already indicated above, the support elements can be arranged in the edge region between the first and the second surface element, whereby the support elements occupy a special and outstanding position in order to bring out the products arranged thereon. In addition, the support elements can be mounted particularly stable in this area.

The support elements can rest with their underside on the edge region or on the first and second surface elements, so that they are stabilized in their position and tilting is prevented.

In this case, the underside of the carrier elements may be formed at an angle such that the carrier elements extend vertically in the final assembly state.

The support elements may also be inclined forward and thereby emphasize the exposed position of the product thereon even more.

The carrier elements may be formed in cross-section substantially triangular. In this case, the support elements may be arranged on the edge region so that their tip faces forward.

The carrier element can be fastened in a simple manner by means of a screw element passing through a recess from below, wherein the screw element passes through an inwardly projecting wall of the carrier element. The inwardly projecting wall of the carrier element can rest on both inner sides of the V-shaped training or be formed thereon. This type of attachment is extremely simple and quick to carry out and also ensures a secure attachment of the support element.

Advantageously, presentation platforms can be arranged on the upper side of the carrier elements in order to arrange the goods to be presented thereon. For example, a display can be placed on the presentation platform that can be connected to different video devices located on one of the surface elements. Thus, the customer can test different video devices via only one screen unit. In particular keyboards can be presented on the obliquely arranged surface element, which can be better seen just by the inclination.

The presentation platforms can be provided with engagement elements which cooperate with counter-elements on the upper edge of the support elements. This is the result Presentation platform rotatably connected to the respective support element. In addition, the attachment is made easier with a screw because the presentation platform for mounting is already stable on the support element.

The presentation platform can be fixed by means of a recess of the presentation platform and a further inwardly projecting wall of the support element passing through screw. As a result, the presentation platform is securely attached, especially if there is the product to be presented thereon.

With further advantage, a lower part can be provided, which is positioned under the upper part or the side parts of the upper part. In the lower part, the power cables leading to the electronic devices can be laid without them being visible to the customers. By resting the cables in the base, the cable connections to the electronic devices are not overstressed. The lower part can essentially have a rear wall and a bottom surface on which the current-carrying cables can be laid.

The lower part may additionally be provided with side parts, in order to prevent if necessary a view of the lower part from the outside. This insight can already be prevented by the side parts of the shell.

The lower part can form a box-like unit with the upper part.

The rear edges of the side parts and / or the rear wall of the lower parts may be provided with hook elements for mounting the lower parts or the side parts in a presentation holder. This allows the presentation device to the desired height, z. In the average chest height of an adult. In contrast, electronic devices, eg. As electronic toys for children, presents, so the presentation device can be hung in a lower height.

Advantageously, the surface elements may be rail-like, so that carrier elements or the goods to be presented can be arranged along their entire length.

Fig. 1-4

jeweils eine perspektivische Darstellung von verschiedenen Ausführungsvarianten einer Präsentationsvorrichtung;

Fig. 5

eine perspektivische Darstellung der Präsentationsvorrichtung gemäß Fig. 2 mit einem darauf angeordneten Trägerelement;

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Seitenansicht auf die Präsentationsvorrichtung gemäß Fig. 5;

Fig. 7

perspektivische Darstellung einer weiteren Ausführungsvariante einer Präsentationsvorrichtung mit einem aufgesetzten Trägerelement;

Fig. 8

Explosionsdarstellung der Präsentationsvorrichtung gemäß Fig. 7;

Fig. 9

Schnittdarstellung der Präsentationsvorrichtung gemäß Fig. 7;

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Explosionsdarstellung des Trägerelementes mit Präsentationsplattform;

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perspektivische Darstellung der Präsentationsvorrichtung gemäß Fig. 7 mit einem Unterteil.

The invention is explained in more detail with reference to advantageous embodiments in the drawing figures. These show:

Fig. 1-4

each a perspective view of different embodiments of a presentation device;

Fig. 5

a perspective view of the presentation device of Figure 2 with a support element arranged thereon.

Fig. 6

Side view of the presentation device according to FIG. 5;

Fig. 7

perspective view of another embodiment of a presentation device with an attached support element;

Fig. 8

Exploded view of the presentation device of FIG. 7;

Fig. 9

Sectional view of the presentation device according to FIG. 7;

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Exploded view of the carrier element with presentation platform;

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perspective view of the presentation device according to FIG. 7 with a lower part.

The presentation device shown in the figures is used in particular for the presentation of electronic devices, in particular devices of consumer electronics such. As video cameras, camcorders, CD players and the like. In particular, household appliances, such. As iron, coffee machines, etc. or phones on the presentation devices are shown in an advantageous manner.

The respective presentation device comprises an upper part 1, on which the goods to be presented are mounted and which is provided with a plurality of recesses 2 in order to variably arrange carrier elements 3 for the goods to be presented (see FIGS. 5 to 11). The upper part 1 has at least one first surface element 4 and at least one angularly arranged second surface element 5, wherein the thus formed Edge 6 between the first 4 and second surface element 5 facing upward. In the figures, the orientation of the edge 6 is clearly visible. This design of the upper part results in a multiplicity of possibilities for arranging the respective product or carrier elements 3 to be presented on the device. On each surface element or carrier element 3 z. B. two different products of a related product group, z. As keyboard and screen are arranged.

The first surface element 4 is arranged horizontally. Depending on the width b of the first surface element 4 goods can be positioned on it, such. 2. The horizontal arrangement of the respective first surface elements 4 also ensures that, in the case of several surface elements, a substantially step-shaped design of the presentation device is realized.

The second surface element 5 is arranged to the first surface element in an outer angle α of about 230 °. Depending on requirements, of course, another outer angle α can be selected.

The second surface element 5 has at the lower end an upwardly facing end region 7, so that even on the second, inclined surface element 5 goods can be positioned by resting on the end region 7.

Likewise, the first surface element 4 at the upper or rear end on a down-facing end portion 8 (visible in Figures 8 and 9). This termination region 8 prevents a sharp end edge and is therefore advantageous for the cables routed along it.

The recesses 2, on which the carrier elements 3 are arranged for the goods to be presented, are arranged along the edge 6 between the first 4 and the second surface element 5. The support elements 3 are thereby attached to an already highlighted in the upper part 1 position. The location of the product presentation is thus moved to the support elements 3 or on the presentation platforms arranged thereon in the center, so that the presented product is given a very special value.

Such as As shown in Figures 3 and 4 and 7 to 9, there are two pairs of first 4 and second surface elements 5 (surface element pairs 9) are provided, which are offset in height from each other. Of course, a plurality of surface element pairs 9 may be provided as needed. By the surface element pairs 9 are arranged offset in height to each other, both in the lower region and the upper region arranged goods can be equally seen.

In their entirety, the two surface element pairs 9 are tilted forward like a desk. The lower end of the second surface element 5 of an upper surface element pair 9 and the rear end of the first surface element 4 of a surface element pair 9 arranged underneath are substantially at the same height, whereby the cables running downwards from the goods to be presented can not be seen by the observers , In addition, thereby the togetherness of the two surface element pairs 9 is shown to a common upper part 1.

In the embodiments in FIGS. 2, 5 to 9 and 11, the first 4 and second surface elements 5 always have the same width b. However, as already mentioned above, the first 4 and second surface elements 5 may also have a different width b 'and b ", as shown in the embodiments according to Figures 3 and 4. This different width may optionally vary from the size of the on the Carrier elements 3 arranged presentation platforms or simply be dependent on the size of the presented goods.

If two pairs of surface elements 9 are provided, they are always arranged at a parallel distance from each other. Thus, the cables from the presented goods between the surface element pairs 9 can be guided down to a power source.

The surface elements 4, 5 or the surface element pairs 9 are peripherally connected to side parts 10 and are thus stabilized in their position. The side parts 10 are the desk-like inclination of the upper part 1 and the surface element pairs 9 adapted. The side parts 10 are formed in its rear portion substantially triangular, whereby them due to the arranged therebetween surface element pairs 9 necessary strength and stability is given. In addition, this design of the side parts 10 of the view from the side difficult.

In the following, reference is made to FIGS. 5 to 11. The support elements 3 are arranged in the edge region between the first 4 and second surface element 5, where the recesses 2 are provided. In this case, the carrier elements 3 lie with their underside 11 on the edge region or on the first 4 and second surface element 5. The support elements 3 are thereby very stably fixed on the upper part 1, in particular when still the weight of the presented product acts on it. The underside 11 of the carrier elements 3 is designed to be angled such that the carrier elements 3 are inclined slightly forward in the final assembly state, so that the goods presented thereon are, as it were, "handed" to the customer. The carrier elements 3 are of V-shaped cross-section (see Fig. 10) and are arranged on the edge region so that their tip 12 faces forward.

The carrier element 3 is fastened by means of a screw element 13 passing through a recess 2 from below, wherein the screw element 13 passes through an inwardly projecting wall 14 of the carrier element 3 (see FIG. 9). On the top 15 of the support elements 3 presentation platforms 16 are arranged, on which the presented goods are preferably provided. Of course, as described above, additional goods or to the main product presented on the presentation platform complementary goods such. B. on the second surface element 5, be arranged.

To attach the presentation platforms 16 to the support elements 3, the presentation platforms 16 with engagement elements 17, z. B. recesses, provided, which cooperate with counter-elements 18 on the upper edge of the support elements 3. The presentation platform 16 is thus non-rotatably connected to the carrier element 3. For final assembly, the presentation platform 16 is fastened by means of a recess 19 of the presentation platform 16 and a further inwardly projecting wall 20 of the support element 3 passing through screw 21. The entire assembly of the support element 3 with the presentation platform 16 on the upper part 1 thus proves to be extremely easy and quick to perform, with a change in position of the support element 3 with little time is feasible.

In the embodiment in Fig. 11, a lower part 22 is provided, which is positioned under the upper part 1 or under the side parts 10 of the upper part 1. The lower part 22 has a rear wall 23 and a bottom surface 24. The guided down from the goods cables can thus be placed on the bottom surface 24 of the lower part 22 without these are visible to the viewer from the front.

In order to bring the presentation device to the correct height, the rear edges 25 of the side parts 10 and the rear wall 23 of the lower parts 22 are provided at the edge with hook elements 26 for hooking the side parts 10 and the lower parts 22 in a presentation holder (not shown).

The surface elements 4, 5 are substantially rail-like, so that a plurality of goods and also support elements 3 with their presentation platforms 16 find space.

Claims (30)

1. Display apparatus for goods, e.g. electronic devices, domestic appliances or telephones, including an upper portion (1), which includes at least one first surface element (4) and at least one second surface element (5) disposed at an angle thereto, the edge (6) formed thereby between first surface element (4) and second surface element (5) pointing upwardly, characterised in that the upper portion (1) is provided with a plurality of recesses (2), in order to dispose in a variable manner supporting members (3) for the goods to be displayed.
2. Display apparatus according to claim 1, characterised in that the first surface element (4) is disposed horizontally
3. Display apparatus according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterised in that the second surface element (5) is disposed relative to the first surface element (4) at an external angle α of 180° < α < 270°, more especially 200° < α < 250°.
4. Display apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the second surface element (5) includes an upwardly pointing edging region (7) at the lower end.
5. Display apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the first surface element (4) includes a downwardly pointing edging region (8) at the upper or respectively rear end.
6. Display apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the recesses (2) are disposed along the edge (6) between first surface element (4) and second surface element (5).
7. Display apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least two pairs of first surface elements (4) and second surface elements (5) (pairs of surface elements (9)) are provided, which are disposed offset from one another in respect of their height.
8. Display apparatus according to claim 7, characterised in that the at least two pairs of surface elements (9) are inclined forwardly in a desk-like manner in respect of their entirety.
9. Display apparatus according to one of claims 7 or 8, characterised in that the lower end of the second surface element (5) of an upper pair of surface elements (9) as well as the rear end of the first surface element (4) of a pair of surface elements (9), disposed therebeneath, lie substantially at the same height.
10. Display apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the first surface element (4) and the second surface element (5) have the same width b.
11. Display apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the first surface element (4) and the second surface element (5) have a different width b', b".
12. Display apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least two pairs of surface elements (9) are disposed at a parallel spacing from one another.
13. Display apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the surface elements (4, 5), or respectively the pairs of surface elements (9), are connected to lateral portions (10) at their edges.
14. Display apparatus according to claim 13, characterised in that the lateral portions (10) are adapted to the desk-like inclination of the upper portion (1) or respectively of the pairs of surface elements (9).
15. Display apparatus according to one of claims 13 or 14, characterised in that the lateral portions (10) have a substantially and at least partly triangular configuration.
16. Display apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the supporting members (3) are disposed in the edge region between the first surface element (4) and the second surface element (5).
17. Display apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the supporting members (3) lie with their lower side (11) on the edge region or respectively on the first surface element (4) and the second surface element (5).
18. Display apparatus according to one of claims 16 or 17, characterised in that the lower side (11) of the supporting members (3) is angularly configured in such a manner that the supporting members (3) extend vertically in the final assembled position.
19. Display apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the supporting members (3) have a substantially V-shaped or triangular cross-section.
20. Display apparatus according to claim 19, characterised in that the supporting members (3) are disposed on the edge region so that their apex (12) points forwardly.
21. Display apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the supporting member (3) is secured by means of a screw member (13) which extends through a recess (2) from below, the screw member (13) extending through an inwardly protruding wall (14) of the supporting member (3).
22. Display apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that display platforms (16) are disposed on the upper side (15) of the supporting members (3).
23. Display apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the display platforms (16) are provided with engagement members (17), which co-operate with counter-members (18) on the upper edge of the supporting members (3).
24. Display apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the display platform (16) is secured by means of a screw member (21), which extends through a recess (19) of the display platform (16) as well as through an additional inwardly protruding wall (20) of the supporting member (3).
25. Display apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a lower portion (22) is provided, which is positioned beneath the upper portion (1) or respectively beneath the lateral portions (10) of the upper portion (1).
26. Display apparatus according to claim 25, characterised in that the lower portion (22) includes a rear wall (23) as well as a bottom face (24).
27. Display apparatus according to one of claims 25 or 26, characterised in that the lower portion (22) includes lateral portions.
28. Display apparatus according to one of claims 25 - 27, characterised in that the lower portion (22) forms a box-like unit with the upper portion (1).
29. Display apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the rear edges (25) of the lateral portions (10) and/or the rear wall (23) of the lower portions (22) are provided with hook members (26) for retaining the lateral portions (10) or respectively the lower portions (22) in a display holder.
30. Display apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the surface elements (4, 5) have a substantially rail-like configuration.

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