EP1857017A1 - Rack and display assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

The rack or display arrangement, with shelf trays (9) fitted in the side walls (3,5) by holding elements (13), has the holding elements in angled form, each having a support face for the shelf trays, and a side face for bearing upon the side wall. A hook-like projection is formed in the side face of each holding element, and is bent upwards, at a distance from the side face, in the installed state of the holding element. At least one additional projection is provided in the side face of the holding element, with the hook-like projection located above it. Independent claims are included for the following: (1) a holding element for a rack or display arrangement; and (2) a method for producing a rack or display arrangement.

Description

The present invention relates to a shelf or display arrangement according to the preamble of claim 1, a holding element for the shelf or display arrangement, a use of the arrangement and a method for their preparation.

Shelves in department stores, grocery stores, exhibitions, fairs, etc. must often be quickly assembled or disassembled, if the expenses or their arrangement must be changed or replaced from time to time. But especially in flexible and rapidly mountable or removable shelves or display systems whose stability is a fundamental concern.

Pluggable metal racks are known, but may have the disadvantage that they are heavy, heavy in handling disassembled take a relatively large amount of storage space, include many individual components and also represent a not to be underestimated source of accidents at work.

Recently, even modular, easy-to-install disposable shelves and display systems are required, which are directly dismantled after use, "destroyed" and then fed to a recycling process or which can be disposed of in an environmentally sound manner. However, the sometimes known, such shelves or display systems have insufficient stability, and can not easily meet the different requirements.

An object of the present invention is therefore to propose a shelf or display system, which can be used as a disposable system, can be disposed of in an environmentally sound manner, can meet a wide variety of requirements and also has sufficient stability.

According to the invention, a shelf or a display arrangement according to the wording of claim 1 is proposed.

The inventively proposed shelf or display system has two side walls and optionally a rear wall which connects the two side walls on the back and in the side walls to arrange a grid around trays at different heights, the arrangement of the shelves can be plugged by means in the side walls to be arranged holding elements. The holding elements are, as proposed according to the invention, angled, comprising a support surface for arranging and holding the trays and a respective side surface, to rest laterally on the side walls. Further, the holding elements are configured such that from the side surface protruding a hook-like projection is formed, wherein the actual hook portion of the projection, spaced from the side surface, is bent in the assembled state state of the holding element in the upward direction, i. directed parallel to the side surface against the shelf.

According to one embodiment, the hook-shaped portion of the projection is formed so spaced from the side surface of the holding element, that at least part of the thickness of the side wall can be engaged behind.

In addition to the hook-like projection at least one further projection is formed in the side surface of the holding element, wherein preferably the hook-like projection is formed in the assembled state above the further, preferably vertically projecting projection.

Again, according to another embodiment, at least one upwardly projecting additional projection is provided in the support surface in the assembled state of the holding element, so as to engage in the assembled state in the lower tray surface and to hold a tray in position.

The side walls may be integrally formed in the case of using a rear wall, wherein preferably formed between the side walls and rear corner edges, are formed foldable, that in the non-mounted state of the shelf or displays, the side walls can be folded on the back wall.

The grid in the side walls may for example be perforated grid of the known type, wherein preferably at least two aligned in the vertical direction perforated grid are provided side by side in one and the same side wall, each with mutually aligned hole heights.

The trays are pluggable positioned on the support surfaces due to the support surface in the support surface of the upstanding projection to prevent displacement of the trays. The trays can do this be positioned horizontally or obliquely on the holding elements, depending on the positioning of the holding elements in the lateral grids.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, both the two side walls, optionally the rear wall as well as the trays made of cardboard, reinforced paper or made of cardboard. In particular, the two side walls as well as the trays, which have to have increased strength, may have sandwich structures, comprising several layers of cardboard. According to one embodiment variant, the outermost layers of the sandwich construction are each made of corrugated cardboard, for example, while so-called gray cardboard layers or solid board layers can be arranged in the core of both the side walls and optionally also of the trays.

To increase the strength of the trays may have on their front side a reinforcing rib or front panel, which may be suitable in addition to printing, for example, on the tray to be arranged goods or information to declare or attach. On the back of the tray both upwardly and downwardly projecting reinforcing strips may be provided, which may be integrally connected to the example outer cardboard or corrugated board layers of the sandwich construction of the trays. These upwardly and downwardly projecting protrusions may be used in addition to attaching the trays to the back wall.

Again, according to a further embodiment variant, it is possible to dimension the shelf or the display system in such a way that it can be arranged accurately on a pallet base and thus transported in the assembled state with the pallet bottom. In particular, for securing the shelf or display system on a pallet bottom, it may be advantageous if both the side walls and optionally the rear wall are provided at its lower end with protrusions preferably perpendicular to the walls, which for example by means of so-called Bostitch Elements can be attached to the pallet floor.

Further preferred embodiments of the shelf or display system are characterized in the dependent claims and can also be taken from the following description with reference to the accompanying figures.

The inventively proposed shelf or display system is particularly suitable for rapid assembly or disassembly at exhibitions and fairs or goods to be delivered already on shelves, to department stores or grocery stores. Thus, inventive shelf or display systems already at a wholesaler with appropriate goods, such as canned goods, food in cardboard boxes, bags, etc., are filled and then mounted mounted on a pallet floor to the warehouse or the grocery store. As soon as the shelf or display system is largely empty, it does not have to again complicated, refilled by hand, but can be dismantled and replaced with a new pallet together with a corresponding shelf. The dismantled shelf or display system can be compressed in the smallest space and fed to a recycling process. Since, with the exception of the holding elements, which are preferably made of a polymeric material, the remaining parts all for example made of cardboard, reinforced paper or cardboard recycling is again to cardboard or cardboard in the simplest manner feasible. If recycling is not possible, environmentally sound disposal is not a problem. Finally, the holding elements may also be made of a biodegradable polymer, for example based on starch, cellulose or other biodegradable polymers that are generally known and accessible today.

However, the shelf or display system proposed according to the invention is also suitable for being offered, for example, in do-it-yourself shops, since it can be easily transported on the one hand due to its simplicity and can be easily transported in a suitable location without the use of any tool Can be mounted with ease. Due to the high stability, the shelf or display system proposed according to the invention can not only be used temporarily to be installed at any suitable location, but it can also be used for long-term use. After use, the shelving system can be disassembled in the simplest way and possibly disposed of. these are certainly significant advantages over, for example, a shelf made of metal.

The invention will now be explained in more detail below with reference to the attached figures.

Fig. 1

ein erfindungsgemässes Regal- bzw. Display-System in montiertem Zustand und angeordnet auf einem Palette-Boden,

Fig. 2a und 2b

ein erfindungsgemässes Halteelement in seitlicher Perspektive und im Längsschnitt,

Fig. 3

eine Ausführungsvariante von zwei Seitenwänden und einer die beiden Seitenwände einstückig verbindenden Rückwand in Perspektive,

Fig. 4

schematisch wie Seitenwände und Rückwand auf einem Palette-Boden angeordnet werden können,

Fig. 5

die beiden Seitenwände und die Rückwand fest auf dem Palette-Boden montiert,

Fig. 6

das Einführen eines Halteelementes in der Rasterung einer Seitenwandung,

Fig. 7

ein erfindungsgemässes Tablar in Perspektive,

Fig. 8

die beiden Seitenwände und die Rückwand aus Fig. 3 im Schnitt, und

Fig. 9

das Tablar aus Fig. 7 in einer Schnittansicht.

Showing:

Fig. 1

an inventive shelf or display system in the assembled state and arranged on a pallet floor,

Fig. 2a and 2b

an inventive holding element in a lateral perspective and in longitudinal section,

Fig. 3

a variant of two side walls and a the two side walls integrally connecting rear wall in perspective,

Fig. 4

schematically how sidewalls and back wall can be arranged on a pallet floor,

Fig. 5

the two side walls and the rear wall are firmly mounted on the pallet floor,

Fig. 6

the insertion of a holding element in the screening of a side wall,

Fig. 7

a tray according to the invention in perspective,

Fig. 8

the two side walls and the rear wall of Fig. 3 in section, and

Fig. 9

the tray of Fig. 7 in a sectional view.

Figure 1 shows in perspective an inventive shelf or display system 1, consisting of two side walls 3 and 5 and a rear side and connecting the two side walls 3 and 5 rear wall 7. In the two side walls perforated rasters 9 are provided, in which holding elements 13 can be inserted inserted to arrange a plurality of trays 9. The trays 9 have a widened front part or panel 20, which can be used, for example, to declare the goods to be arranged on the trays. But other information such as prices, references to actions, etc. may be arranged on these front lots 20. On the back of the trays 9 as upwardly and downwardly projecting cantilevers 22 and 24 tab-like areas are provided to serve on the one hand to reinforce the trays 9 and on the other hand to optionally support the shelves 9 against the rear wall 7 to allow.

The shelf 1 according to FIG. 1 is arranged on a pallet base 15 so as to be transported in a simple manner. More in the sense of a protective function between the bottom tray and the pallet bottom 15, a diaphragm 17 may be arranged.

Thus, the trays 9 are held positionally secure to the side walls, holding elements 13 are provided, one of which is shown in Figures 2a and 2b, both in perspective and in cross section. Since according to an embodiment of the present invention, both side walls, rear wall as well as the trays made of cardboard, cardboard or reinforced paper are made, it is of the utmost importance that the lateral support members 13 allow both a stable arrangement of the trays as well as that they are a firm Zusammenhalten allow the shelf or display system. Accordingly, it is proposed that the angle-shaped holding element 13, comprising an upper support surface 23 and a side surface 21, at least one hook-like projection 25 having an upwardly bent hook 26. This upwardly bent hook 26 is spaced from the side surface 21 in that at least part of the thickness of the side wall 3 or 5 can be engaged behind in order to prevent the hook from tearing out or the retaining element 13 from falling off the side wall. Thus, the holding member 13 and the hook-like projection 25 can be well inserted into one of the holes 11, it is advantageous if the lower contour has a slightly upwardly inclined insertion surface 28.

For a stable position of the holding element 13 on the side wall is possible, in addition, another, preferably protruding perpendicularly from the side surface 21 projecting projection 27, which is so spaced from the hook-like projection 25 downwardly to intervene in the next following hole 11 of the grid.

Finally, in order to enable a positionally secure arrangement of the trays on the holding element 13, an additional projection 29 is provided from the upper support surface 23 upwardly projecting, which engages in a corresponding perforation in the lower surface of the tray 9.

In contrast to the other elements of the inventively proposed shelf or display system, the holding element 13 is preferably made of a solid material, such as a polymeric material. Of course, all known polymeric materials, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, etc., as well as wood, metal, etc. But in order to meet the environmental compatibility of the shelf or display system, it is certainly advantageous if the holding element 13 made of wood or a biodegradable polymer is made, such as the long-known materials based on thermoplastic starch, cellulose, etc.

In Figure 3, the two side walls 3 and 5 and the rear wall 7 detached from the shelf or display system shown in perspective, wherein the three elements may be formed integrally, for example. In the two corner edges 4 between the side walls and the rear wall, it is possible that the elements are formed pivotable against each other, for example, during transport, the two side walls on the rear wall hang up. Further, as shown in Figure 3, it may be advantageous if at the lower end of each of the side walls 3 and 5 and the rear wall 7 has tab-like collar elements 12 and 14 has formed which can be opened during assembly by 90 °, and which as mounting surfaces serve. In this regard, reference is made to FIG. 4, which shows how a side wall 3 and the rear wall 7 can be mounted on a wooden pallet base 15, for example by means of an automatically functioning Bostitch pistol 18. The two recognizable in Figure 4, tab-like collar members 12 and 14 are arranged on the pallet base and connected by means such as Bostitch staples firmly with this.

Correspondingly, FIG. 5 now shows the side walls 3 and 5 fixedly arranged on the pallet base 15 and the rear wall 7 of the shelf or display system according to the invention.

In order to order the shelves now holding elements 13 in corresponding holes 11 of the screens, for example, in the side wall 3, are introduced. Figure 6 shows how initially the holding element 13 is inserted obliquely by means of the hook-like projection 25 in a hole 11 to be subsequently folded down while simultaneously introducing the lower projection 27 in the underlying hole 11th

After arranging all the holding elements 13, the shelves can be arranged in the shelf or display system, wherein the trays on the upper projections 29 respectively arranged on the holding elements be plugged. This ensures that the trays can not be moved to the upper Aufladeflächen 23 even in a subsequent transport.

Of course, the screening can be chosen arbitrarily, but it is recommended that the perforations not too close to each other form. For example, the distance between the individual holes 11 may be 3cm. Of course, the grid must match the distance between the projections on the holding element.

It goes without saying that the trays do not necessarily have to be arranged exactly horizontal, but depending on the intended use, an oblique arrangement is possible, for example, if brochures or other items to be presented on the trays are arranged.

In Figure 7, a single tray 9 is now shown in perspective, in which on the one hand the front side bent front portion 20 can be seen, as well as the two at the back up and down projecting, tab-like overhangs 22 and 24. The intermediate surface 26 can can now be used to arrange according transported or to be offered or exhibited article.

Of course, only by using the retaining elements described with reference to Figure 2 is sufficient stability of course guaranteed. It is therefore important that the elements made of cardboard, cardboard or reinforced paper, such as the side walls and the trays, have sufficient stability. For this reason, with reference to Figures 8 and 9 discussed in more detail on the construction of said elements.

Figure 8 shows in section in the plane II, as shown in Figure 3, the two side walls 3 and 5 and the rear side wall 7. It is essential that the two side walls are stably formed, while the back wall 7 is not about the same Stability, as it has no load to bear. In other words occurring tensile / compressive or shear forces must be absorbed by the side walls 3 and 5. For this reason, the two elements 3 and 5 are multi-layered or have a so-called sandwich construction. The two side walls 3 and 5 each have an outer layer or enclosure 31, for example consisting of corrugated cardboard, which can be used at the same time for the formation of the rear wall 8. Embedded between the two outer layers 31 are at least one gray cardboard or solid paperboard layer 33, which has increased stability. In addition, it is possible to arrange further cardboard or corrugated board layers. In particular, the gray cardboard or solid paperboard layer 33 is now preferably engaged behind by the hook-shaped portion 26, whereby a stable and tear-resistant positioning of the holding element 13 depending in the two side walls 3 and 5 is possible.

However, as can also be seen clearly from FIG. 8, the two side walls 3 and 5 can not be bent inwards directly around the corner edges 4 in order to be assembled the shelf to be stored. Rather, the two side walls 3 and 5 can be bent around the corner edges 4 in the direction of arrow A to support the rear wall 7 for storage of the items before mounting the shelf. This space-saving storage of this element is possible, consisting of the two side walls and the rear wall. 7

Figure 9 finally shows a section along the line II-II of a tray, shown in Figure 7. It can be clearly seen that the actual support surface 26 of the tray 9 is formed in several layers in the sense of a sandwich construction to guarantee increased strength. Thus, a layer of corrugated cardboard is formed circumferentially outside, which extends from the upwardly projecting tab-like projection 22 to the opposite downwardly projecting projection 24. This outer, preferably the whole tray circulating corrugated layer 41 also forms the front side disposed front panel 20. Between the two outer layers 41 are further consisting of solid cardboard or also made of corrugated cardboard layers 43 sandwiched embedded.

The illustrated and described with reference to Figures 1 to 9 shelf or display system is of course only one possible embodiment, which can be modified in x-any manner, modified or supplemented by other elements. Of course, the described shelf or display system does not have to be exclusive, with the exception of Holding elements to be made of cardboard, corrugated or reinforced paper, but also combined variants are possible, in which, for example, the trays can be made of wood or other suitable material and the walls of cardboard or vice versa, the side walls and possibly the rear wall of wood and according to the shelves of the materials based on pulp. Of course, it is also possible to use the holding element according to the invention described and claimed for other shelving systems, the advantageously designed construction of the holding element can unfold their beneficial effect there. In other words, it is quite possible to use the inventive retaining element for shelf systems, which have insufficient stability, but in which by the use of the inventive holding element sufficient stability can be generated. In this respect, not only the shelving system as such is claimed in the present invention, but also the holding element on its own.

Claims (16)

Shelf or display arrangement with two side walls (3, 5) and optionally a rear wall (7) and provided in the side walls grids (11) and shelves (9) by means of plug-in the side walls holding elements (13) to arrange at different heights, characterized in that the or the holding elements (13) are angularly formed, each having a support surface (23) for placing the trays (9) and one side surface (21) to abut each of the side wall and that depending in the side surface (21) of the holding element is a hook-like projection (25) is formed, wherein the projection in the direction of support surface (23) or in the assembled state of the holding element is bent upwards, spaced from the side surface. Shelving according to claim 1, characterized in that the hook-like projection of the holding element (13) is bent so spaced from the side surface (21) that at least a portion of the thickness of the side wall (3, 5) can be engaged behind. Shelf according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that at least one further projection (27) in the side surface (21) of the holding element is provided, wherein preferably the hook-like projection (25) in the assembled state above the other preferably perpendicular to the side surface projecting projection (27) is arranged, wherein preferably the hook-like projection and the further projection of each other from one another are spaced, that there is a match with the screening in the side wall. Shelving according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that in the support surface (23) of the holding element (13) at least one additional projection (29) is formed, which is preferably formed in the assembled state of the holding element protruding vertically upwards. Shelving according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the side walls and the rear wall are integrally formed, and formed in the corner edges (4) to each other by at least about 90 ° foldable or connected to each other. Shelf according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the detents (11) in the side walls (3, 5) arranged in series perforations, wherein the perforations (11) are formed at least almost equally spaced from each other. Shelf according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the trays (9) can be arranged plug-in on the bearing surfaces (23) of the holding elements (13) by in the lower surface of the trays according to the additional projection (29) of the Support surface perforations are formed. Shelf according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that at least the side walls (3, 5), the rear wall (7) and / or the trays (9) of cardboard, reinforced paper, made of solid board or corrugated cardboard, etc. produced are. Shelf according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the side walls and / or the trays are formed by a so-called sandwich construction, consisting of several layers of cardboard, solid board, corrugated cardboard, reinforced paper, etc. Shelf according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the trays (9) front and / or rear so-called reinforcing ribs, panels, overhangs (20, 22, 24) for reinforcing the trays. Shelf according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that it is dimensioned such that it can be arranged largely suitably on a pallet bottom (15). Retaining element for a shelf or display system preferably according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that it is preferably formed like a right angle, comprising a support surface (23) for receiving or holding a tray, a bottom element, etc., and a preferably vertically formed side surface (21) provided to abut laterally on a wall, and from the side wall protruding a hook-like projection (25), which is bent up to the side surface and in the direction of the support surface or in the assembled state upwards. Retaining element according to claim 12, characterized in that from the side surface (21) above a further projection (27) is formed, which in mounted State of the holding element is arranged below the hook-like projection (25). Retaining element according to one of claims 12 or 13, characterized in that from the support surface (23) in the mounted state, preferably an upward projection (29) is preferably formed vertically upwards. Use of the shelf or display arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 11 for the delivery of department stores, food or retail shops, etc., characterized in that the shelf or display system at a wholesaler, in a storage room, in a wholesale business, etc., stocked or filled, and then, for example, mounted on a pallet floor, to the department store or shop, etc. filled or stocked delivered. A method for producing a shelf or display system according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that first side walls and rear wall, for example, on a pallet bottom over below projecting projections (12, 14) are fixedly mounted, then in the lateral Grids (11) at desired heights the holding elements (17) are inserted, on which holding elements then the trays (9) are mounted, wherein the side walls (3, 5) on the inserted holding elements and on the holding elements plugged trays (9) in addition held together.

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