EP1886601A1

EP1886601A1 - Elements for dismantable display stands and display stands constructed with same

Info

Publication number: EP1886601A1
Application number: EP06830909A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Raul Santiago Martin Presa
Original assignee: SERIGRAFIA MARGI SL
Current assignee: SERIGRAFIA MARGI SL
Priority date: 2005-06-03
Filing date: 2006-03-02
Publication date: 2008-02-13
Also published as: ES1060453U; WO2007042591A1; ES1060453Y

Abstract

The various display racks are constituted by a diversity of vertically aligned trays (1) with three different constructions and one structure (2), formed by double pillars (2.3) with or without bases (2.2), for housing said trays (1), as well as an outer drawer (4), front sheets (5) and (11), rear sheets (7) and (10), a narrow U-shaped sheet (6) as a rear reinforcement, a lateral closure sheet (8), in various combinations of some of these components and the fasteners (3) for joining them.

Description

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to elements for disassemblable display racks and display racks made with these elements, among display racks made with cardboard sheets.
The invention is characterised by a special construction of these display rack elements, constituted by several aligned vertical trays with an internal multi-grooved dihedron for male-female insertion in antagonistic grooves of another piece with a multiple-T configuration aligned horizontally, these bodies forming the inner pillars of the display rack structure and both being incorporated in the conventional outer drawer of the display rack, preferably provided with a pedestal of any kind.
In addition to a conventional drawer, a large graphic message can be incorporated by serigraphy on the display rack on a large front panel that is provided with internal flaps, while the outer sides of the two end pillars are extended increasing in size in a downwards direction in order to reinforce the support, while a U-bar can be attached for the same purposes.
If only the aforementioned large panel is provided, the multiple double-T configuration can also be formed by the simple pillars and a common rear panel that is provided with a central prop also to strengthen the support.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

A distant antecedent of this invention are classifiers used in railway mail cars, in which postal workers classified letters according to the order of the railroad route.
These classification drawers were split into a multiplicity of smaller drawers defining rows and columns formed by wooden slats with multiple grooves half-way to their base, the slats defining columns and rows being interconnected in an antagonistic arrangement.
The applicant is not aware of the existence of other display means that incorporate self-inserting drawers or trays with the simplicity and effectiveness of the invention described below.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to components for disassemblable display racks, from among the various elements used in combination for constructing display racks, made of cut-out, perforated, grooved and clipped cardboard sheets.
This invention is characterised by a special construction of these display rack elements, constituted by a diversity of vertically aligned trays with double guards and a bevelled front face, as well as incorporating in the dihedron of its internal guard one central groove or several grooves equidistant from each other.
These grooves of the trays allow the male-female connection in another or several other antagonistic grooves of another part in a T, double-T or multiple-T configuration in a horizontal alignment by joining the corresponding opposite wings, the respective bodies constituting the inner pillars of the supporting structure of the display rack trays.
The supporting structure of the trays is manufactured continuously by consecutive segments of double pillars and bases, with no limitation other than that determined by the cutting and serigraphy machines, which generally do not exceed a length of 3.6 m.
With this structure and the remaining pieces, except the front pieces, it is possible to build finished display rack bodies with several prints in flat tones and to successively adjoin the front pieces with the advertising designs of different campaigns, thereby using these bodies and replacing the front pieces quickly, allowing to rotate campaigns with great savings in cost not only due to reusing the display rack body but also due to the low replacement cost of the front pieces.
The greater or lesser structural reinforcement of the display rack sides, based on the number of sheets, with at least three pieces on each side, will be determined by the loads that it must support, while allowing to make an efficient use of the continuous original sheet of the structure.
This invention is also characterised by a special attachment of the tray bases to the bodies and wings of the various T's by fasteners that attach these elements to each other, as well as to the conventional outer drawer.
To incorporate the aforementioned large graphic message, instead of the conventional drawer, the aforementioned large front panel with internal flaps is used, previously printed with the campaign logo so that the outer face of this sheet is coplanar with the front pieces of the trays and the folds of the T cores, for which purpose the upper and lower segments of these edges are suitably cut at least with the same thickness as the front panel.
At the same time, the outer sides of the two outermost pillars of the assembly are extended from the rear part only, prolonged so that they increase in size in a downwards direction to define a double triangular supporting protrusion that reinforces the support of the display rack thus constructed.
In an alternative construction of this display rack the large sheet is maintained but these outermost pillars are not extended, instead adjoining to the rear central part a narrow U-shaped sheet with at least two grooves to provide two outer tabs that wedge the wings of said U-shaped prop.
The multiple double-T can also be formed by the simple pillars. In this case, the aforementioned U-shaped prop is joined to the common rear panel, which is provided with a central prop that can also be reinforced with the triangular protrusions for support purposes.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present descriptive memory is completed by a set of drawings of a preferred embodiment for purposes of illustration only and in a non-limiting sense.

Figure 1 shows the sheet that forms the piece of the supporting structure of the trays.
Figure 2 shows the sheet for constructing the aforementioned trays.
Figure 3 shows a perspective and cross-section view of the display rack, showing the means for attaching the trays to the support structure.
Figure 4 shows two perspective views, a front view and a front elevation view, of an alternative of the display rack described in the preferred embodiment.
Figure 5 shows another three perspective views of another display rack also described below.
Figure 6 shows an exploded view of the sheets of the example of embodiment of figure 4.
Figure 7 in turn shows an exploded view of the sheets of the example of the embodiment of figure 5.
Figure 8 shows some of the combinations of several segments of the structure with complementary sheets, defining different display racks with two, three and four storage columns (views A to F), only for the example with the front sheet without outer flaps, while one of them (B) shows the three possible alternatives (B to B")of the rear panel, valid for any of views A to F.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In view of the above, the present invention relates to elements for disassemblable display racks and the display racks made with these elements, from among those used to make display racks made of cut-out, perforated, grooved and clipped cardboard sheets, essentially characterised in that they are constituted by a diversity of vertically aligned trays (1) and a structure (2) for holding them, provided with double guards (1.1) and (1.2), the inclined front guard (1.1) constituting a bevelled profile (1.3) that rests on the flaps (1.7) which act as extensions of the double end pieces (1.6), as well as a plurality of grooves (1.4) equidistant from each other disposed between the double base (1.5) and the rear guard (1.2) and tabs (1.8) that insert in antagonistic orifices (1.9) for joining the double base (1.5), and finally orifices (1.10) for inserting fasteners (3) that join the trays (1) and the structure (2), as well as these two to the external drawer (4) of the display rack.
These grooves (1.4) of the trays (1) are inserted in antagonistic grooves (2.1) of the structure part (2) in a T, double-T or multiple-T configuration in a horizontal alignment with a base (2.2) defined by joining the corresponding opposite flaps, while the bodies of the T's are the internal double pillars (2.3) that hold the drawers (1) of the display rack, the front parts of which are obtained from the double fold (2.4) of the double pillars (2.3), the structure (2) also having orifices (2.5) for attaching the rear guards (1.2) of the trays (1) by the fasteners (3).
A large front panel (5) with orifices and a central groove acts as a front piece and defines two internal flaps (5.1) (front perspective view of figure 4 and figure 6), the outer face of this sheet being coplanar with the front pieces of the trays (1) and the double folds (2.4) of the double pillars (2.3) by suitable recesses (2.6) of the upper and lower segments of said double folds (2.4), at least with the thickness of the front panel.
In another possible finish (rear perspective of figure 4), the outer drawer (4) of the display rack is replaced by a common rear panel (7) with one or both of its lateral ends having double or simple flaps (7.1), as well as the corresponding supporting triangular protrusion (7.2); in addition, adjoined to the rear central part may be a thin U-shaped sheet (6) (identified in the rear perspective view of figure 5) provided with aligned internal central tabs (6.1) that wedge the wings (6.2) increasing the prop.
Alternatively, the tray (1) can have a vertical double front piece (1.1) with its outermost guard (1.6) incorporating a central external tab (1.12) that is inserted in a new groove (1.11) of the bottom sheet of the double base (1.5) of the tray (1).
In another example (figures 5 and 7) both vertical sides of the front panel are partially bent to form wings, defining a new sheet (11) with wings (11.1) and in which are provided orifices (11.2) that allow the trays (1) to pass, and also uses the aligned double or multiple T-configuration of the structural part (2), leaving only the double pillars (3) and incorporating the narrow U-shaped sheet (6) joined to the new common rear sheet (10) that replaces the outer drawer (4) and is provided with tabs (10.1) that are aligned vertically and increase in size in a downwards direction, so that the last one also acts as a prop of the display rack.
Alternatives to the rear closure with vertical panels generated when joining the corresponding edges (2.8) and (2.7) of the structure (2) are defined by a continuous closure using an additional closure sheet with a U-section (shown in figure 8, which shows schematically several cross sections of display racks) and with simple wings (7.3) (figure 8, B' and D) or with only one double wing (7.1 in figure 8, A, B" and C to F).
A different alternative incorporates (rear perspective view of figure 4 and figure 8, A, B', B" and C to F) the additional closure sheet (8) provided with a triangular prop protrusion (8.1) that receives on its outer side the simple wings of the pieces (7.3) interposed with respect to the inner flap (5.1). This sheet (8) replaces the outer wing of the double wing (7.1).
The sides of these display racks can incorporate bags (figure 5) formed by corresponding sheets (9) that are disposed such that the front piece (9.1) extends downwards as four consecutive pieces wound on themselves to define a parallelogram that supports the elements incorporated in the bag, held on the bottom by a large hooked tab (9.2) and two lateral guards (9.3) placed above that are prolonged as two similar guards (9.4) with opposite end tabs (9.5) for insertion in the grooves (11.3) antagonistic of the sides (11.1) of the display rack.
Obviously, as shown by the two perspective views of figures 4 and 5, the elements of this invention can be combined to make different display racks, either from the repeated components (2.3 and 2.2) of the common structural element (2) or only the one defining the pillar (2.3).
The essence of this invention is not affected by variations in the materials, shape, size and arrangement of its component elements, described in a non-limiting manner that should allow its reproduction by an expert.

Claims

Elements for disassemblable display racks from among those used to make display racks with cut-out, perforated, grooved and clipped cardboard sheets, essentially characterised in that they are constituted by a diversity of vertically aligned trays (1) and a structure (2) for holding said trays (1), provided with double guards (1.1) and (1.2), the inclined front guard resting on the flaps (1.7) that act as extensions of the double end pieces (1.6), as well as a plurality of grooves (1.4) equidistant from each other disposed between the double base (1.5) and the rear guard (1.2), plus tabs (1.8) that insert in antagonistic orifices (1.9) for joining the double base (1.5) and, finally, orifices (1.10) for inserting fasteners (3) that join the trays (1) and the structure (2), as well as these two to the external drawer (4) of the display rack, these grooves (1.4) of the trays (1) being inserted in antagonistic grooves (2.1) of the structural part (2) in a double-T or multiple-T configuration in a horizontal alignment, with a base (2.2) defined by the union of the opposite flaps, while the bodies of the T's are the internal double pillars (2.3) that hold the drawers (1) of the display rack, the front parts of which are obtained from the double fold (2.4) of the double pillars (2.3), while the structure (2) also has orifices (2.5) for attaching the rear guards (1.2) of the trays (1) by the fasteners (3).
Elements for disassemblable display racks, according to the above claim, characterised in that, alternatively to the rear closure incorporating vertical grooves determined by joining the corresponding edges (2.8) and (2.7) of the structure (2), this closure is made continuous by disposing a common rear sheet (7) with double wings (7.1), the outermost wing having a triangular protrusion (7.2) by way of a prop that replaces the outer drawer (4) of the display rack.
Elements for disassemblable display racks, according to the above claim 2, characterised in that the continuity of the closure is obtained by the additional closing sheet, which has a U-section, disposing one of its wings as double (7.1), with the outermost wing having a triangular prop protrusion (7.2).
Elements for disassemblable display racks, according to the above claims, characterised in that the common rear sheet (7) has only one lateral end provided with simple wings (7.3), while the opposite end has a double wing (7.1).
Elements for disassemblable display racks, according to the above claims 1, 3 and 4, characterised in that the outermost wing of the double wing is replaced by another closure sheet (8) provided with a triangular prop protrusion (8.1) that receives on its external side the simple wings of the parts (7.3), disposed in an intermediate position with respect to the inner flap (5.1).
Elements for disassemblable display racks, according to the above claims, characterised in that they are additionally provided, on the rear central part, with a narrow U-shaped sheet (6) with aligned internal central tabs (6.1) that act to wedge the wings (6.2).
Elements for disassemblable display racks, according to the above claims, characterised in that a large perforated sheet (5) with a central groove is provided that acts as a front piece and defines two internal flaps (5.1), its outer face being disposed coplanar with the fronts of the trays (1) and the double folds (2.4) of the double pillars (2.3), by suitable recesses (2.6) made in the upper and lower segments of said double folds (2.4), at least with the thickness of the front sheet.
Elements for disassemblable display racks, according to the above claims 1 and 2, characterised in that they use the construction of the structure part (2) in an aligned double-T or multiple-T configuration, eliminating the bases (2.2) and leaving only the double pillars (2.3) while replacing the sheet (5) with a new front sheet (11) having wings (11.1), provided with orifices (11.2) for passage of the trays (1).
Elements for disassemblable display racks, according to the above claims 1, 2 and 8, characterised in that they are provided, alternatively to the drawer (4) and the sheet (7), with a new rear sheet (10) common to the display rack and provided with tabs (10.1) aligned vertically and increasing in size in a downward direction.
Elements for disassemblable display racks, according to the above claims 1, 2, 8 and 9, characterised in that they are provided with bags formed by corresponding sheets (9) placed such that the front piece (9.1) is prolonged on the bottom by four consecutive pieces rolled on themselves to define a parallelogram that supports the elements incorporated by the bag, held at the bottom by a large hook-shaped tab (9.2), plus two lateral guards (9.3) in an upper disposition that are prolonged by other similar guards (9.4) provided with opposite end tabs (9.5) to be inserted in the grooves (11.3) antagonistic of the sides of the display rack.
Elements for disassemblable display racks, according to the above claim 1, characterised in that the outermost guard (1.6) of the tray (1) additionally incorporates an outer central tab (1.12) to be inserted in a groove (1.11) of the lower sheet of the double base (1.5) of this groove (1).
Elements for disassemblable display racks, according to the above claim 1, characterised in that the tray (1), alternatively to the vertical double front piece (1.1), is provided with a bevelled profile (1.3) that rests on the flaps (1.7) that define a front oblique disposition of the tray (1).
Elements for disassemblable display racks, according to the above claim 11, characterised in that the tray (1), alternatively to the vertical double front piece (1.1), is provided with a bevelled profile (1.3) that rests on the flaps (1.7) that define a front oblique disposition of the tray (1).
Elements for disassemblable display racks, according to the above claim 1, characterised in that the vertically aligned trays (1) are provided with a single central groove (1.4) disposed between the double base (1.5) and the rear guard (1.2), while the structure (2) is provided with a single central double pillar (2.3).
Disassemblable display rack, according to the above claim 1, characterised in that it consists of a diversity of aligned vertical trays (1) and a structure (2) for holding them, with fasteners (3) for attaching the trays (1) to the outer drawer (4) of the display rack, as well as both of these to the structure (2), in the form of consecutive aligned multiple-T configurations the bodies of which are the internal double pillars (2.3) that hold the trays (1) of the display rack.
Disassemblable display rack, according to the above claims 1 and 2, characterised in that the drawer (4) is replaced by the rear sheet (7), with its double wings (7.1), the outermost of said wings having a triangular prop protrusion (7.2).
Disassemblable display rack, according to the above claims 1, 3 and 5, characterised in that one of the double wings (7.1) is replaced by a simple wing (7.3) complemented by another closure sheet (8) provided with a triangular prop protrusion (8.1).
Disassemblable display rack, according to the above claims 1, 4 and 5, characterised in that the two double wings (7.1) are replaced by two simple wings (7.3) complemented by respective closure sheets (8) provided with triangular prop protrusions (8.1).
Disassemblable display rack, according to the above claim 16, characterised in that complementarily and adjoined to the central rear part of the display rack is disposed the narrow U-shaped sheet (6) provided with the tabs (6.1) that wedge the wings (6.2).
Disassemblable display rack, according to the above claim 17, characterised in that complementarily and adjoined to the central rear part of the display rack is disposed the narrow U-shaped sheet (6) provided with the tabs (6.1) that wedge the wings (6.2).
Disassemblable display rack, according to the above claim 18, characterised in that complementarily and adjoined to the central rear part of the display rack is disposed the narrow U-shaped sheet (6) provided with the tabs (6.1) that wedge the wings (6.2).
Disassemblable display rack, according to the above claims 19 and 7, characterised in that the large front sheet (5) incorporates two inner flaps (5.1) and its outer face is coplanar with the front pieces of the trays (1) and the two double folds (2.4) with recesses (2.6) in their upper and lower segments.
Disassemblable display rack, according to the above claims 16, 8 and 9, characterised by eliminating the drawer (4), replacing the sheet (7) with the rear sheet (10) provided with vertically aligned tabs (10.1) increasing in size in a downward direction, and eliminating the bases (2.2) of the structure piece (2), leaving only its double pillars (2.3) and, finally, replacing the front sheet (5) with the front sheet (11) having wings (11.1) and orifices (11.2) for passage of the trays (1).
Disassemblable display rack, according to the above claims 23 and 6, characterised in that adjoined to the central rear part of said display rack is a U-shaped sheet (6) with tabs (6.1).
Disassemblable display rack, according to the above claims 23 and 10, characterised in that it incorporates the bags formed by the sheets (9) rolled on themselves and suitably attached in the grooves (11.3) antagonistic of the sides (11.1) of the display rack.
Disassemblable display rack, according to the above claims 23 and 10, characterised in that it also incorporates the bags formed by said sheets (9).
Disassemblable display rack, according to the above claims 22 and 11, characterised in that it also incorporates the tab (1.12) and the antagonistic groove (1.11) in the tray (1 ).
Disassemblable display rack, according to the above claims 26 and 11, characterised in that it also incorporates the tab (1.12) and the antagonistic groove (1.11) in the tray (1).
Disassemblable display rack, according to the above claims 22 and 12, characterised in that it also incorporates the tab (1.12) and the antagonistic groove (1.11) in the tray (1).
Disassemblable display rack, according to the above claims 26 and 12, characterised in that it also incorporates the tab (1.12) and the antagonistic groove (1.11) in the tray (1).
Disassemblable display rack, according to the above claims 19 and 13, characterised by incorporating in the tray (1) the bevelled profile (1.3) resting on the flaps (1.7).
Disassemblable display rack, according to the above claims 20 and 13, characterised by incorporating in the tray (1) the bevelled profile (1.3) resting on the flaps (1.7).
Disassemblable display rack, according to the above claims 21 and 13, characterised by incorporating in the tray (1) the bevelled profile (1.3) resting on the flaps (1.7).
Disassemblable display rack, according to the above claims 1, 2 and 14, characterised in that said display rack with a single double pillar (2.3) incorporates the rear sheet (7).
Disassemblable display rack, according to the above claims 34 and 7, characterised in that it additionally incorporates the large front sheet (5).
Disassemblable display rack, according to the above claims 34 and 8, characterised in that it additionally incorporates the front sheet (11).