EP1493363A1 - Display stand - Google Patents

Abstract

The fruit display unit has a base (2) and a surface (1) for displaying fruit and vegetables on and a holder (3) with an insertable holder profile. The holder has a height (H) opposite a goods setting out point (E) that is a maximum of 30mm esp. 20mm or 10mm high.

Description

The invention relates to a sales rack for receiving in particular open containers presented food such as fruits, vegetables etc., with a Base and a contrast adjustable merchandise edition.

Such a sales rack is known from practice and is incidentally in DE 92 13 214 U1 described. In addition one knows a basket for Offer bulk goods, as mentioned for example in DE 199 18 604 A1 becomes.

In the sales stand according to DE 92 13 214 U1 is a to a horizontal Axis pivotable and different diagonally adjustable storage space realized for darzubietendes shopping. The shelf will be in her each position held by downwardly leading locking rods. Have it the locking bars over a at least three sides enclosed latching contour.

In a similar sales rack according to US 2001/0035385 A1 a slanted support surface with horizontal and vertical Equipped plug-in walls. - DE 694 00 802 T2 describes a shelf with Partitions in which each partition at one of its ends folded down Part or has a tongue.

The known sales racks have basically proven, but are to be able to improve against the background that the operation is cumbersome. Also, the loading of goods sometimes requires great effort. In addition, the goods to be presented or, in particular, foods with the known methods only with great effort to different Positions of the regularly inclined goods edition are kept can. Here, the invention aims to provide a total remedy.

The invention is based on the technical problem of a sales rack for Inclusion of food presented in particular in open containers develop the design described above so that the Goods simply succeed, with the operation of the sales rack, in particular, the inclination of the goods edition, easily manages. Furthermore to ensure that goods are in virtually any position of Goods order can be easily determined.

To solve this technical problem is a generic sales rack according to the invention, characterized in that the goods support with at least one optionally attachable and of the goods or Containers when loading passable holding element for fixing the goods is equipped in inclination of the goods support. Usually there are several Holding elements realized.

The retaining element is preferably one in the goods support plug-in retaining profile strip or generally, the holding element is pluggable of the goods edition. In addition to a retaining profile strip, the invention follows In addition, a holding element which is pivotable relative to the goods support is trained. As a result, the holding element when equipping the Goods rest are particularly elegantly run over by the goods and ensures then that the goods undergo a fixation at the goods support. In In this context, the holding element likes a height opposite to a Have goods level, which is a maximum of 30 mm. Especially have 20 mm proved to be maximum height, preferably even the area up to a maximum of 10 mm is preferred.

To the driving over the holding element with the containers or goods to facilitate, this has over a cross-sectional shape favorable. For this purpose, the holding element may be round, elliptical, triangular or be formed comparable. It has a particularly ramp-like Design in the direction of driving over proved to be favorable. This before the Background that the containers or goods when loading the goods edition in inclination from bottom to top increasingly shifted up the slope become.

Here, the inclination of the goods edition for the normal sales activity used. In addition, the goods edition but also horizontal align with the base. This position usually comes with the Transport of the sales rack used. As possible bevels have Angle of about 10 ° to 60 °, in particular about 20 ° to 40 °, proved to be favorable inclinations in the range of about 30 ° or about 20 ° are preferred.

The holding element may be L-shaped with fixing web and holding web. In this case, the fixing web ensures that the holding element described detachable connection with the goods can be received. In contrast, provides the retaining bar sure that in inclined position of the goods support the adjoining Goods or containers do not slide down the slope.

According to a proposal of the invention with independent meaning is provided that at least one of the Warenauflage in a recording of the base engaging U-shaped adjustment is connected. Two like it coupled with each other adjusting bracket can be provided. These can be on connect the underside of the fabric support approximately in the middle and at the edge.

In all configurations, of course, combined with each other It has proven to be the base as at least open top Quadrilateral structure of square struts form, the Warenauflage the Head end of this top and possibly open below cuboid structure forms. As soon as the goods support is horizontal in transport position aligned, represents the sales rack with the base and the goods pad a substantially closed cuboid.

The goods can usually be a substantially horizontal pivot the rotating axis. This axis of rotation follows the course the longest side of the cuboid. In addition, the axis of rotation can be compared to a front of the base by a given amount in the base be offset.

The goods support is usually in cross-section L-shaped with the base on the back protruding longer L-leg and the goods in an inclined position formed the goods edition fixing short L-leg. The longer one L-leg can also complete with the base, so it does not necessarily need this to tower over. In conjunction with the preferably in-baseline by the predetermined measure offset axis of rotation is achieved by that the inclined goods support with their short L-leg over the Front of the base survives, so that there fitting goods or containers can be taken without problems, without a buyer with the other hand collapsed base in some way collided.

As far as holding elements which are particularly preferred by the invention and with respect to the goods support swivel headband instead of the retaining profile strip to be used, provided on the respective headband provided Counterweight that the headband of the goods when loading the Goods support with its holding web in essentially the goods support level lies to rest, therefore, the sliding movement opposes no resistance.

However, if this assembly process is completed, the counterweight ensures the headband that the headband and its retaining bar opposite the goods issue level exposed position and consequently as Stop for the goods acts. An additional stop bar on the headband Make sure that the jetty is made of the adjoining goods this exposed position is not swung out.

The result is a sales rack for recording in particular open containers presented foods provided which for the presentation and sale of especially fruits, vegetables etc. particularly suitable. Of course, other goods hereby in offer a shop or outside advantageous.

This is a total of a particularly stable and visually appealing embodiment provided because the mostly used square tubes are made of chromed steel at the base. The same applies the goods edition, which may have a grid, albeit one Wood strip construction is conceivable and is encompassed by the inventive concept.

Either way, such a goods issue with regularly recurring Openings or a screening an advantageous receiving surface for the holding elements to be attached thereto. This is especially true if at this point a grid of chromium-plated steel round bars is used comes. Because these steel round bars can each accommodate plug-in elements or act as plug-in elements, with the help of the retaining elements or fixed holding profile strips or swivel headband optional - following the pattern of screening - attached to the goods support become. This allows flexible positions of the individual goods or Define containers at inclination of the goods support at this. Also can As a result, different container and / or product sizes easily bill be worn.

The containers may be open boxes, foil containers, cardboard boxes act with inserts or combinations that are the actual Goods, especially fruits or vegetables. - As a result of the traversable Retaining elements ensures that the respective containers on short L-leg of the goods support adjacent to these are placed can. Following this, the containers are pushed up along the slope, wherein the drive-over retaining elements ensure that this Sliding operation is not significantly affected. These have ramped or correspondingly shaped cross-sectional shapes of the holding elements as proven favorable, the (in conjunction with optionally the swinging the holding elements on the goods support level) the sliding movement described allow the slope up. Here are the essentials To see advantages.

Fig. 1

das erfindungsgemäße Verkaufsgestell in perspektivischer Ansicht mit der Warenauflage in Schrägstellung,

Fig. 2

den Gegenstand nach Fig. 1 mit der Warenauflage in Horizontalposition,

Fig. 3

den Gegenstand nach den Fig. 1 und 2 in Seitenansicht,

Fig. 4

eine abgewandelte Ausführungsform des Gegenstandes nach den Fig. 1 bis 3 und

Fig. 5

eine Seitenansicht des Gegenstandes nach Fig. 4.

In the following the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to a drawing showing only one exemplary embodiment; show it:

Fig. 1

the sales rack according to the invention in a perspective view with the goods support in inclined position,

Fig. 2

the object according to FIG. 1 with the goods support in horizontal position,

Fig. 3

the object according to FIGS. 1 and 2 in side view,

Fig. 4

a modified embodiment of the article according to FIGS. 1 to 3 and

Fig. 5

a side view of the article of FIG. 4th

In the figures, a sales rack is shown, which in particular, but not restrictive, to accommodate presented in open containers Foods such as fruits, vegetables, etc. The sales rack will be in Store premises placed, with a Warenauflage 1 opposite a base. 2 inclined, in the direction of the addressed buyer out. For this purpose, the goods support 1 relative to the base 2 can be adjusted. To In the embodiment, a (single) angle α of the oblique inclination realized, the values of about 30 ° or about 20 ° occupies. Basically Of course, other angles α conceivable and are the idea of the invention includes, as well as the possibility to work with varying angle α (see. Fig. 3).

The goods support 1 has at least one holding element 3 or 3 'or 3 ", as will be explained in more detail below. that the goods or containers placed on the goods support 1 the slipping down due to the angle α formed slope. Depending on the size of the Canned goods or the respective holding element 3 can be optionally attach the goods support 1 and serves to fix the goods in an inclined position the goods edition 1.

In order to be able to equip the Warenauflage 1 easily, can be individual optional and of course detachable on the goods support 1 run over mounted holding elements 3. By that is meant that one Movement of the containers or goods in sliding direction S along the slopes - starting at the short L-leg 1a of the goods edition 1 - not or only is marginally impeded. The goods or containers can be so easily the long L-leg 1 b of the L-shaped goods support 1 in Push up towards S (see Fig. 1 and 5).

The one or more holding elements 3 is within the scope of the representation 1 to 3 to be plugged into the goods support 1 Halteprofilleisten 3 '. In the context of FIGS. 4 and 5, the holding elements 3 as compared to Warehouse 1 swivel headband 3 "is formed 3, 3 ', 3 "in common that they are each pluggable and optionally on the Have goods support 1 fastened. For this purpose, the respective holding elements 3, 3 ', 3 "L-shaped with fixing web 3a and holding web 3b formed.

In the case of the holding profile strips 3 'has the local Fixiersteg 3a at his Bottom - the goods support 1 facing - not explicitly shown Clips or locking elements or plug-in elements, the individual round rods 4 of a grid 5 snap and releasably overlap. This allows the retaining profile strips 3 'optional and detachable attach to the goods support 1.

In the case of the headband 3 "this detachable and optional attachment is characterized achieved that the grating 5 via at least one insertable and removable and horizontally extending in the embodiment round rod 4 "holds this round rod 4" holds the swivel headband 3 "in her Position, which are rotatably mounted on the relevant round rod 4 " it is understood that the round rod 4 "also positions other than can take the position shown in Fig. 4. The same applies logically for the swivel headband 3 ". Likewise, the pluggable and horizontal extending round rod 4 "of course also without rotatably connected Bracket 3 "come in. It follows that the pivoting Bracket 3 "as holding elements 3 optional and detachable on the goods support. 1 attach.

The grating 5 forms together with its round rods 4 in cross-section of Warenauflage 1 the long L-leg 1b. In contrast, the short L-leg 1a only longitudinal braces 6 realized by a frame 7 from Square tube can be surrounded (see Fig. 1 to 3) Alternatively, also a Grid according to Figs. 4 and 5 find use. Also the grate 5 is enclosed by a frame 8 of a square tube. Both Frames 7, 8 have each rounded corners to eventual To exclude injuries.

The holding element 3 or its holding web 3b has a height H opposite a Warenauflageebene E, in the context of the embodiment below 20 mm, preferably below 10 mm. This can be combined with a special cross-sectional profile of the Holding element 3 ensure the described driving over the holding elements 3. It has a round or elliptical cross-sectional shape as favorable proved. Also triangular cross-sectional shapes of the retaining web 3b are conceivable. Likewise, the retaining web 3b also against a slope against the Have direction S, the driving over the respective holding element. 3 facilitated.

The goods support 1 has at least one U-shaped adjustment bracket. 9 This U-shaped adjusting bracket 9 is articulated with its two U-legs 9a connected to the goods support 1, and advantageously to a cross-beam 10, at the same time to stabilize the grating 5 and thus the Goods edition 1 in total serves. The two U-legs 9a are by a U base 9b interconnected. The adjusting bracket 9 engages in a total Recording 11 on the base 2 a. In this recording 11 at the base 2 is it in the context of the embodiment to a round hook 11, in which the U-base 9b of the U-shaped adjustment bracket 9 is hung.

It can be seen that in the context of the embodiment two with each other coupled Verstellbügel 9 are realized. The two adjusting bracket 9 are connected to the Bottom of the goods support 1 connected approximately in the middle and at the edge. to Coupling of the two adjusting bracket 9 serves as a connecting strut 12. The connecting strut 12 ensures that when suspended from the receptacle 11 Adjustment brackets 9, the goods edition 1 and therefore the two coupled together Adjustment bracket 9 are still performed properly, along a provided in the base cross tube 13. In fact, two transverse tubes 13 realized, which run in a frame 14 of the base 1. The frame 14 connects four vertical tubes 15 as feet of the base 1 with each other. The same applies to a further frame 16, but no cross tubes features.

Anyway, make the cross tubes 13 in the frame 14 sure that the two Adjustment bracket 9 and consequently the goods support 1 at the transition from its horizontal Position for transport according to Fig. 2 in the sales position accordingly 1 and 4 or 5 are performed properly. To do so the Warenauflage 1 around a horizontally in the direction of the longest side of the cuboid base 2 extending axis of rotation 17 - as indicated in Fig. 3 - pivot counterclockwise. The axis of rotation 17 is compared to a front side 18 of the base 1 by a predetermined amount M basiseinwärts added. The embodiment of FIGS. 4 and 5, in contrast, looks no offset of the rotation axis 17 before.

As a result, it is achieved overall that the goods support 1 in its inclined position with approximately the same overhangs Ü, on the one hand of the short L-leg 1 a and on the other hand, the long L-leg 1b against the base 2 equipped is. This makes the dot-dashed representation in Fig. 3 directly clear. As a result, a particularly uniform load distribution is achieved and ensures that the center of gravity C of the loaded sales rack in about arranged at the intersection of the diagonals of the base 2 to maximum Stability of the sales rack to achieve. Same conditions are in the variant of FIGS. 4 and 5 a.

By contrast, the long L-limb 1b projects beyond the base 1 in its horizontal position on the back relatively clear, as the solid representation in Fig. 3rd makes it clear.

All frames 7, 8 and 14, 16 are as well as the vertical tubes 15 off Square steel tubes made. These steel pipes have like the grating 5 and its rods 4 over a chromed coating, so that a appealing appearance is achieved and in particular the suitability for Presentation of food is given. In addition, the round rods lie 4 in the sliding direction S on the perpendicular thereto round rods 4 'on to the pushing up of the goods or containers along the to facilitate inclined goods support 1. Tighten the rods 4 thus the goods edition level E up.

Overall, the goods can be described with the sales rack described Seamlessly string together without the containers or boxes visually perceived become. This results in a plastic impression of the goods without visible carton pages. Pressure points on vegetables or fruit can be so prevent, because this gently in the respective containers or in stockpiled accordingly shaped cardboard boxes.

The holding elements 3 and headband 3 "take their holding bar 3b their exposed position or the height H opposite the goods support level E in Sleep state, as shown in solid in Fig. 5. Therefore provide one or more counterweights 19. The counterweights 19 are provided at the end of the Fixiersteges 3a, with the help of the respective headband 3 "is rotatably mounted on the round rod 4". Not expressly shown Attacks may be complementary to taking this position (pulled shown) in Fig. 5 provide.

If now containers or goods in the sliding direction S along the slopes or goods edition 1 are pushed up to this, ensures the swivel Storage of the headband 3 "that the retaining web 3b on the goods support level E is launched or immersed in this. This shows the dash-dotted lines drawn position in Fig. 5th

As soon as the pushed-up product has passed the retaining clip 3 ", the counterweight 19 ensures that the retaining web 3b resumes its (solid line) exposed position substantially perpendicular to the goods support plane E. The goods pushed up are fixed to the retaining web 3b, because insofar an additional stop web 3c on the headband 3 "an adjacent round rod 4 'as a stop engages under (see.
Fig. 4). Of course, another stop could be used at this point.

This ensures that the respective headband 3 "when viewed 5 only in a clockwise direction in the dot-dashed position and back can pivot in the solid position in the counterclockwise direction. That is, the holding web 3b sweeps over a through the attacks described given pivot angle of β ≈ 90 °. This swivel angle β extends between the substantially vertical position of Haltesteges 3b compared to the goods support level E and a parallel Position to the goods support level E or the position of the retaining web 3b in the Warehouse level E. Larger angles than the specified swivel angle β of about 90 ° are not allowed to slip off the goods from the Warranty 1 to prevent.

By the use of the optionally attachable and of course adjustable as well as drive-over retaining elements 3, 3 ', 3 "can be described Sales rack also in the upper row easily and without unnecessary Equip force.

Claims (10)

Sales rack for holding in particular presented in open containers food such as fruits, vegetables, etc., with a base (2) and a contrast adjustable fabric support (1), characterized in that the goods support (1) with at least one optionally attachable and of the goods or containers when loading passable holding element (3, 3 ', 3 ") for fixing the goods in inclined position of the goods support (1) is equipped. Sales rack according to claim 1, characterized in that the holding element (3, 3 ', 3 ") is pluggable attached to the goods support (1). Sales rack according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the holding element (3, 3 ', 3 ") has a predetermined height (H) relative to a goods support level (E). Sales rack according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the holding element (3, 3 ', 3 ") has a cross-sectional shape, for example round, elliptical, triangular, etc., which favors the passing over of the containers or goods. Sales rack according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the holding element (3, 3 ', 3 ") is L-shaped with fixing web (3a) and holding web (3b). Sales rack according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the holding element (3, 3 ', 3 ") is designed to be pivotable relative to the goods support (1). Sales rack according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that at least one in a receptacle (11) of the base (2) engaging U-shaped Verstellbügel (9) is connected to the goods support (1). Sales rack according to claim 7, characterized in that two mutually coupled Verstellbügel (9) are connected to the underside of the goods support (1) approximately centrally and peripherally. According to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the base (2) is formed as at least upwardly open cuboid structure of square braces to the head-side merchandise support (1) Sales rack. Sales rack according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the goods support (1) in cross-section L-shaped with a long L-leg (1 b) and the goods in oblique position of the goods support (1) fixing short L-leg (1 a) is trained.

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