EP3131440B1 - Présentoir de marchandises - Google Patents

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EP3131440B1
EP3131440B1 EP15722606.9A EP15722606A EP3131440B1 EP 3131440 B1 EP3131440 B1 EP 3131440B1 EP 15722606 A EP15722606 A EP 15722606A EP 3131440 B1 EP3131440 B1 EP 3131440B1
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Robert Nicieja
Thomas E. Hubley
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
    • A47F11/00—Arrangements in shop windows, shop floors or show cases
    • A47F11/06—Means for bringing about special optical effects
    • A47F11/10—Arrangements of light sources
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R25/00—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
    • H01R25/14—Rails or bus-bars constructed so that the counterparts can be connected thereto at any point along their length
    • H01R25/147—Low voltage devices, i.e. safe to touch live conductors
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21W—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO USES OR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS
    • F21W2131/00—Use or application of lighting devices or systems not provided for in codes F21W2102/00-F21W2121/00
    • F21W2131/40—Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use
    • F21W2131/405—Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use for shop-windows or displays

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  • the present invention relates generally to a merchandise display with a merchandise display system comprising a power connector assembly.
  • Korean (South) Patent Publication No. 2007/016297 A discloses a lighting system for a display rack in which a multi-terminal power supply provides alternating positive and negative terminals at discrete locations along a vertical support frame of the display rack and a connector of an LED lighting device is provided with a pair of positive and negative terminals to electrically connect the LED lighting device to the power supply.
  • German Utility Model Publication No. DE 20 2012 008 355 U1 discloses a suspension device for presenting goods, comprising a profiled rail (1) and a primary support (94).
  • An electrical profiled element (2) through which electrical conductors (24) on an insulating base (20) extend, is inserted into the profiled rail (1), and the electrical conductors (24) are accessible via a passage (10) of the profiled rail (1).
  • the primary support (4) can be hung in the profiled rail (1) and has an insertion section (41) that can be inserted into the passage (10).
  • An adapter (5,6) from which an electrical supply line (79) extends, is arranged on the primary support (4) and has current collectors (54, 64) having resilient contacts (541,641), which are intended to tap current on the electrical conductors (24).
  • a low voltage power system may include a configuration of ferrous material, conductive material, and nonconductive materials arranged in such a way as to provide a method for power and/or signal distribution to a mating device, such as to a set of magnetic LED modules or other similar low voltage power devices.
  • a mating device such as to a set of magnetic LED modules or other similar low voltage power devices.
  • low voltage power systems and low voltage power devices have a voltage of approximately 24 volts or less.
  • a power system may include a configuration of conductive material and mechanical connections arranged in such a way as to provide a method for power and/or signal distribution to a mating device, such as to a set of mechanically-connected low voltage power devices.
  • the present invention provides a merchandise display as claimed in claim 1.
  • the merchandise display system may include: a track that includes one or more conductive rods adjacent to one another, wherein the track is powered from a power source and the track is configured to connect to the merchandise display system; a tray assembly configured to display products and connect to the merchandise display system.
  • the tray assembly may include: a power connector that connects to the track both through a mechanical connection and a power connection, wherein the power connector includes a contact, a wire harness, a power jack; and a printed circuit board that connects to the power jack of the power connector.
  • the printed circuit board may be configured to provide power to a power device.
  • the low voltage power device may be a LED lighting system configured to illuminate the merchandise display system.
  • Uses for the present invention include but are not limited to retail environments that may require periodic/regular relocation of devices connected to the distribution track. These merchandise displays are intended to distribute both power while allowing the easy movement and placement of connected devices such as lighting systems for the retail merchandise display systems.
  • the low voltage power system may be utilized as a distribution track with a magnetic power connector connected both magnetically and for power to the distribution track.
  • a lighting assembly or lighting bar with one or more magnetic connector lighting systems such as LEDs or other types of lights.
  • the example low power voltage system may include a configuration or assembly of ferrous material, conductive material, and nonconductive materials arranged in such a way as to provide a method for power and/or signal distribution to a mating device.
  • the mating device may include a set of magnetic LED modules.
  • the mating device may include magnetic materials, such as magnets or magnetic coils, conductive materials, nonconductive materials, and electronics.
  • the conductive materials may be for example spring contacts.
  • the electronics may utilize the distributed power and/or signals.
  • an example low power voltage system 200 is shown.
  • the low voltage power system 200 is an example lighting system.
  • the example lighting system 200 may also be a track and connector assembly 200 for use with a retail merchandise display system.
  • the track and connector assembly 200 may include a track 210 and a power connector assembly 250.
  • Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of the track and connector assembly 200.
  • Figure 2 illustrates an exploded perspective view of the track and connector assembly 200 to include both the track 210 and the power connector assembly 250.
  • Figure 3 illustrates an exploded perspective view of the power connector assembly 250.
  • the power connector assembly 250 connects to the track 210 both through a magnetic connection and a power connection.
  • the power connector assembly 250 may connect to the track 210 on any part of the track 210.
  • the track 210 may include a first end assembly 212 and a second end assembly 214.
  • the first end assembly 212 may be non-powered.
  • the second end assembly 214 may include a powered top portion 216, a powered bottom portion 218, and one or more track power contacts 220.
  • the powered portion both top 216 and bottom 218, may provide a power source to the track 210 through the one or more track power contacts 220.
  • the track 210 may include one or more bus bars 224 for the power connection and a metal plate 226 for the magnetic connection.
  • the bus bars 224 may be conductive plates or other surfaces and materials that allow the distribution of power.
  • the metal plate 226 may be any ferrous plate or other surfaces and materials for magnetic connections.
  • the track 210 may also include a track mounting bracket 222.
  • the track mounting bracket 222 may be utilized to mount to the merchandise display system, thereby allowing the track and connector assembly 200 to attach to the merchandise display system at any preferred location.
  • the merchandise display system may include multiple tracks 210 and multiple power connector assemblies 250 without departing from this disclosure.
  • the power connector 250 may include a housing which may include a first or left housing 252 and a second or right housing 254. Within the left housing 252 and the right housing 254 may include one or more power connector contacts 256. The power connector contacts 256 may be configured and located in line with the powered bus bars 224 on the track 210. One or more power connector jacks 258 may be electronically connected to the power connector contacts 256. The power connector jacks 258 may then provide power to a low voltage power device.
  • the low voltage power device may include various lighting systems, such as individual LEDs or other such similar low voltage power assemblies for the merchandise display system.
  • the power connector 250 may include a magnetic source 260 or mating device.
  • the magnetic source may be a magnetic coil, magnet, or induction coil. Other magnetic or mating devices may be utilized without departing from this disclosure.
  • the magnetic source 260 may be configured and located in line with the metal plate 226 on the track 210.
  • the magnetic source 260 allows the power connector 250 and any low voltage power supply assemblies connected to the power connector 250 the ability to be moved along the entire length of the track 210. For example, individual LEDs may be utilized and moved along the entire length of the track 210.
  • a lighting system 300 is utilized as the low voltage power supply system, however other low voltage power supply systems may be utilized without departing from this disclosure.
  • the exemplary lighting system 300 may also be a track and connector assembly 300 for use with a retail merchandise display system.
  • the track and connector assembly 300 may include a track 310 and a power connector 350.
  • Figure 4 illustrates a perspective view of the track and connector assembly 300.
  • Figure 5 illustrates a cross-section view of the track and connector assembly 300 to include both the track 310 and the power connector assembly 350.
  • Figure 6 illustrates a perspective view of the track 310.
  • Figure 7 illustrates a perspective view of the power connector assembly 350.
  • the power connector assembly 350 connects to the track 310 both through a magnetic connection and a power connection.
  • the power connector assembly 350 may connect to the track 310 along any portion of the track 310.
  • the track 310 may include one or more conductive plates 324 and one or more ferrous plates 326. As illustrated in Figure 12 , a plurality of insulative materials 328 may be located between each of the ferrous plates 326 and the conductive plates 324. Those of skill in the art will recognize that any material, shape, form, or type of ferrous material may be utilized for the ferrous plates 324. Additionally, those of skill in the art will recognize that any material, shape, form, or type of conductive material may be utilized for the conductive plates 326, such as brass.
  • the track 310 may also include a track mounting bracket (not shown). The track mounting bracket may mount to the merchandise display system, thereby allowing the track and connector assembly 300 to attach to the merchandise display system at any preferred location. In another aspect, the track may be a freestanding track without the need for a track mounting bracket. Those of skill in the art will recognize that a merchandise display system may include multiple tracks 310 and multiple power connector assemblies 350 and low voltage power supply systems without departing from this disclosure.
  • the power connector 350 may include a printed circuit board 352 which houses the electronics for the power connector 350.
  • a lighting assembly 354 that includes one or more LEDs 355 and/or other light sources known and used in the art may be electronically connected to the printed circuit board 352.
  • Other low voltage power supply devices may be utilized and electronically connected to the printed circuit board 352 without departing from this disclosure.
  • the power connector 350 may include one or more power connector contacts 356.
  • the power connector contacts 356 may be configured and located in line with the conductive plates 324 on the track 310.
  • the power connector contacts 356 may be defined by spring contacts or any other type of power contacts known and used in the art.
  • the power contacts 356 may then provide power to the lighting assembly 354, such as individual LEDs or other such similar lighting assemblies for the merchandise display system.
  • the power connector 350 may include a magnetic source 260 or mating device.
  • the magnetic source may be a magnetic coil, magnet, or induction coil. Other magnetic or mating devices may be utilized without departing from this disclosure.
  • the magnetic source 360 may be configured and located in line with the ferrous plates 326 on the track 310. The magnetic source 360 allows the power connector 350 and any lighting assemblies 354 (or low voltage power connectors) to be connected to the power connector 350 with the ability to be moved along the entire length of the track 310.
  • FIG. 1 to 7 solve the problem with providing power to many devices while trying to create good wire management, and also creating a dynamic or flexible system that allows for device re-location, addition of devices, and removal of devices for the power/signal system.
  • Existing solutions include cable raceways with multiple connection points (outlet strip approach) or powered track systems (track lighting approach).
  • these traditional approaches fall short in several ways. Although many conductors for power and signal combinations can be used, the "outlet strip approach” lacks flexibility and expandability for adding or relocating devices.
  • Traditional powered track systems lack easy ways to incorporate many power and signal conductors. Additionally, for each conductor added to the traditional power track systems the connector required to access those conductors grows significantly in complexity and size.
  • the purpose of the examples illustrated in Figures 1 to 7 is to provide a "break away" connection.
  • Another purpose of the examples illustrated in Figures 1 to 7 is to provide an easy to use power and signal distribution track system.
  • Track lighting is a good example of a powered track system intended for distributing power to many devices, however current track lighting systems do not use magnetic attachment methods and are not intended for distributing more than power for connected devices. These examples are intended to distribute both power while allowing the easy movement and placement of connected devices such as lighting systems for the retail merchandise display systems.
  • Examples of retail uses for this example are under-shelf or display-case lighting that may require spot lights for product specials. Spot light modules such as the proof of concept prototype could be used to add lighting in a dynamic, modular, and reconfigurable way.
  • Examples of non-retail applications might include systems which use sensor modules that communicate via additional conductors in the configuration or assembly. This type of application would allow for easy customization of the sensor system.
  • additional voltages are added to the configuration of products, additional configurations of products that require different voltages could be connected on the same distribution track such that the devices contacts make contact only with the conductors required.
  • Other devices using this distribution track may separate the magnetic connector from the device itself by using a corded magnetic connector. This allows for many types of devices (especially larger devices) to make use of the distribution track.
  • One example might be embedded hardware devices which use the distribution track as a means for getting power and for intercommunications between embedded devices utilizing additional signal conductors.
  • distribution track implementations may incorporate many conductors for power and/or signal and may only grow in size as conductors are added.
  • the additional conductors for power and/or signal may not increase the complexity because the access of one conductor does not interfere with the other conductors as it does in the traditional powered track approach. This characteristic allows the design technique to be scalable for many applications.
  • LED lighting systems may be utilized with these examples as a low voltage power supply with magnetic connections, and specifically LED lighting systems utilized with a retail merchandise display system. LED lighting systems are disclosed in U.S. Application Serial No. 13/162,076, filed June 16, 2011 and U.S. Application Serial No. 12/955,198, filed November 29, 2010 (granted as U.S Patent No. 8,864,334 ).
  • a power assembly may utilize a mechanical connection instead of the magnetic connection as described above.
  • the power assembly may be a low voltage power assembly. Additionally, high voltage power assemblies may utilize the mechanical connections disclosed without departing from this disclosure.
  • the mechanical connection may be a snap connector or other kinds of mechanical connections known and used in the art.
  • the power assembly may comprise a track that includes one or more conductive plates and a mechanical connector, wherein the track is powered from a power source; and a power connector assembly that connects to the track, wherein the one or more conductive plates connect to the power assembly providing a power connection, and further wherein the mechanical connector connects to the power assembly providing a secure connection.
  • This power connector assembly may be configured to provide power through the track to a power device.
  • the low voltage power system may be utilized as a distribution track with a mechanical power connector connected both mechanically and for power to the distribution track.
  • the example low power voltage system may include a configuration or assembly of conductive materials arranged in such a way as to provide a method for power and/or signal distribution to a mating device.
  • the mating device may include a set of mechanically connected low voltage power modules.
  • One example low voltage power module may be a mechanically connected LED module.
  • the mating device may include various mechanically connected configurations, such as snap fit connections, bolted assemblies, threaded metal inserts, hook and loop type fasteners, molded in threads, push-on/turn-on fasteners, rivets, press-fits, or similar mechanical-type connection devices.
  • the conductive materials may be for example spring contacts or any other similar conductive contact material.
  • the electronics may utilize the distributed power and/or signals.
  • an example low power voltage system 400 is shown.
  • the low voltage power system 400 is an example lighting system.
  • the exemplary lighting system 400 may also be a track and connector assembly 400 for use with a retail merchandise display system.
  • the track and connector assembly 400 may include a track 410 and a power connector assembly 450.
  • Figure 8 illustrates a perspective view of the track and connector assembly 400.
  • Figure 9A illustrates a close-up perspective view of the power connector assembly 450.
  • Figure 9B illustrates a cross-section perspective view of the power connector assembly 450.
  • Figure 9C illustrates a cross-section view of the power connector assembly 450.
  • the power connector assembly 450 connects to the track 410 both through a mechanical connection and a power connection.
  • the power connector assembly 450 may connect to the track 410 on any part of the track 410.
  • the track 410 may include a first end assembly 412 and a second end assembly 414.
  • the first end assembly 412 may be non-powered.
  • the second end assembly 414 may include a powered top portion 416, a powered bottom portion 418, and one or more track power contacts 420.
  • the powered portion both top 416 and bottom 418) may provide a power source to the track 410 through the one or more track power contacts 420.
  • the track 410 may include one or more bus bars 424 for the power connection and a mechanical connection track or surface 426 for the mechanical connection.
  • the bus bars 424 may be conductive plates or other surfaces and materials that allow the distribution of power.
  • the mechanical connection track or surface 426 may be any plate or other surfaces and materials for mechanical connections as will be explained in more detail below.
  • the track 410 may also include a track mounting bracket 422.
  • the track mounting bracket 422 may be utilized to mount to the merchandise display system, thereby allowing the track and connector assembly 400 to attach to the merchandise display system at any preferred location.
  • the merchandise display system may include multiple tracks 410 and multiple power connector assemblies 450 without departing from this disclosure.
  • the power connector 450 may include a housing which may include a first or left housing 452 and a second or right housing 454. Within the left housing 452 and the right housing 454 may include one or more power connector contacts 456. The power connector contacts 456 may be configured and located in line with the powered bus bars 424 on the track 410. One or more power connector jacks 458 may be electronically connected to the power connector contacts 456. The power connector jacks 458 may then provide power to a low voltage power device.
  • the low voltage power device may include various lighting systems, such as individual LEDs, other lighting sources, powered track devices, or other such similar low voltage power assemblies for a track system.
  • the power connector 450 may include a mechanical connector 460 or mating device.
  • the mechanical connector 460 may cooperate and engage the mechanical connection track 426 to connect the power connector 450 to the track 410.
  • the mechanical connector 460 and the mechanical connection track 426 may be one of various different mechanical connector assemblies without departing from this disclosure.
  • the mechanical connector 460 and the mechanical connection track 426 and may be a snap fit connector, and more specifically a cylindrical type snap fit connector.
  • the mechanical connector 460 and the mechanical connection track 426 and may be a snap fit connector, such as a cantilever beam snap fit connection or a spherical type snap fit connection.
  • the mechanical connector 460 may be configured and located in-line with and the mechanical connection track 426 on the track 410 such that the mechanical connector 460 engages and/or cooperates with the mechanical connection track 426 to connect the power connector 450 to the track 410.
  • the mechanical connector 460 allows the power connector 450 and any low voltage power supply assemblies connected to the power connector 450 the ability to be moved along the entire length of the track 410. For example, individual LEDs, other lighting sources, or powered track devices may be utilized with the power connector 450 and be moved along the entire length of the track 410.
  • Figures 10 to 16B illustrate an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figures 10 to 16B illustrate a low voltage power system used with a merchandising system.
  • the low voltage power system includes a distribution track with a tray connected mechanically and for power to the distribution track.
  • the tray includes a power connector, with one or more mechanical connector systems with a lighting assembly or lighting bar, such as LEDs or other types of lights.
  • the merchandise display system includes a track and connector assembly 505 which includes a low power voltage system.
  • the track and connector assembly 505 may include an exemplary lighting system, such as LEDs.
  • the track and connector assembly includes a track 510 and a tray assembly 530.
  • the tray assembly 530 includes a power connector 550.
  • the power connector 550 connects to the track 510 both through a mechanical and a power connection.
  • the power connector 550 may connect to the track 510 on any part of the track 510.
  • the track 510 may include a housing 512 and includes one or more power contacts 514.
  • the track 510 includes a first end 516 and a second end 518.
  • the first end 516 may include a power wire 520 which can be connected to a power source to provide power the power contacts 514.
  • the housing 512 may be configured to extend vertically along a retail merchandise display system.
  • the housing may be made of a plastic extrusion.
  • the one or more power contacts 514 may include contact wires 514A, 514B installed or set into the housing 512.
  • the housing 512 may include curved slots 513 to hold the contact wires 514A, 514B.
  • the housing 512 may be non-powered.
  • the power contacts 514 may provide a power source to the track 510 through the one or more track contact wires 514A, 514B.
  • the power contacts 514 may be conductive wires, rods, or plates or other surfaces and materials that allow the distribution of power.
  • the power contacts 514 may also include any ferrous plate or other surfaces and materials for magnetic connections.
  • any material, shape, form, or type of conductive material may be utilized for the power contacts 514.
  • any material, shape, form, or type of ferrous material may be utilized for the power contacts 514, such as brass.
  • the track 510 may also include a track mounting bracket (not shown).
  • the track mounting bracket is utilized to mount the track 510 to the merchandise display system, thereby allowing the track and connector assembly to attach to the merchandise display system at any preferred location.
  • the merchandise display system may include multiple tracks 510 and multiple power connectors 550 without departing from this disclosure.
  • FIGS 13 to 16B illustrate the tray assembly 530.
  • the tray assembly 530 includes a tray 540.
  • the tray assembly 530 includes a pan 560.
  • the pan 560 may be an existing metal pan already attached to and connected to the merchandise display.
  • the tray 540 is sized and shaped to slide into and or fit with the pan 560.
  • the pan 560 includes the structure to support and hold the tray assembly 530 as well as any required products or merchandise.
  • the pan 560 includes arms 562 that attach or connect to the merchandise display system.
  • the tray 540 includes a front portion, a rear portion, and two sides. Any size or shape of the tray 540 may be utilized without departing from this disclosure.
  • the tray 540 may be rectangular, square, or other shapes without departing from this disclosure.
  • the tray 540 is configured to slide into the pan 560 and held by the pan 560 in the merchandise display system.
  • the tray assembly 530 includes a power connector 550.
  • the power connector 550 includes one or more contact assemblies 552.
  • the contact assembly 552 includes a contact 554, a wire harness 556, and a power jack 558.
  • the contact 554 may be located near the rear portion of the tray 540.
  • the power jack 558 may be located near or at the front portion of the tray 540 and near or at a lighting source or LED printed circuit board assembly.
  • the wire harness 556 extends between the contact 554 at the rear portion of the tray 540 to the power jack 558 at the LED printed circuit board assembly.
  • the contact assembly 552 may include a right hand contact assembly 552A and a left hand contact assembly 552B.
  • the power connector 550 includes a mechanical connector 550A or mating device or the power connector 550 works as a mechanical connector 550A.
  • the mechanical connector 550A cooperates and engages the track 510 to connect the power connector 550 to the track 510.
  • the mechanical connector 550A and the track 510 may be one of various different mechanical connector assemblies without departing from this disclosure.
  • the mechanical connector 550A and the track 510 and may be a snap fit connector, and more specifically a clip-type snap fit connector.
  • the mechanical connector 550A and the track 510 may be a cylindrical type snap fit connector.
  • the mechanical connector 550A and the track 510 may be a snap fit connector, such as a cantilever beam snap fit connection or a spherical type snap fit connection.
  • Other types of mechanical connections known and used in the art may be utilized between the mechanical connector 550A and the track 510, such as bolted assemblies, threaded metal inserts, hook and loop type fasteners, molded in threads, push-on/turn-on fasteners, rivets, press-fits, or similar mechanical-type connection devices.
  • the mechanical connector 550A may be configured and located in-line with and on the track 510 such that the mechanical connector 550A engages and/or cooperates with the track 510 to connect the power connector 550A to the track 510.
  • the mechanical connector 550A allows the power connector 550 and any low voltage power supply assemblies connected to the power connector 550 the ability to be moved along the entire length of the track 510.
  • individual LEDs, other lighting sources, or powered track devices may be utilized with the power connector 550 and be moved along the entire length of the track 510.
  • the tray assembly 530 may also include a lighting source. As illustrated in Figures 16A and 16B the tray assembly 530 includes a LED printed circuit board assembly lighting source 532.
  • the LED printed circuit board assembly 532 may be located at or near the front portion of the tray 540.
  • the LED printed circuit board assembly 532 may extend across the entire front portion of the tray 540. In other embodiments of the present invention, the LED printed circuit board assembly 532 may extend across a portion of the front portion of the tray 540.
  • the LED printed circuit board assembly 532 may be located at various other locations of the merchandise display without departing from this disclosure.
  • the LED printed circuit board assembly 532 may include various LED light sources 534 to illuminate the merchandise display system. Additionally, the LED printed circuit board assembly 532 may include metal clips 536 or ends. The metal clips may attach or connect to the ends of the LED printed circuit board assembly 532 and the power jack 558 of the contact assembly 552. The connection from the power wire 520 to the power contacts 514 to the contact assembly 552 with the contact 554, the wire harness 556, and the power jack 558, and finally through to the metal clip 536 powers the LEDs 534 on the printed circuit board assembly 532.
  • any low voltage power source may be powered by an embodiment of the present invention, not just an LED printed circuit board assembly.
  • the connection from the power wire 520 to the power contacts 514 to the contact assembly 552 with the contact 554, the wire harness 556, and the end contact 558, and finally through to the metal clip 536 may power any other low voltage power source.
  • the low voltage power source may include various lighting systems, such as individual LEDs or other such similar low voltage power assemblies for the merchandise display system.
  • the tray assembly 530 may also include a flip front portion 570 that allows the description and/or labelling of products and/merchandise.
  • the flip front portion 570 may be located towards the front portion of the tray 540.
  • the flip front portion 570 may include a clear lens such that the light from the LEDs 534 may be illuminated through the flip front portion 570.
  • the flip front portion 570 may also flip up and down as required to assist with the merchandise display system.

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  1. Présentoir de marchandises comprenant :
    un système de présentoir de marchandises comprenant un support de montage de voie pour monter une voie (510) et un moyen destiné à recevoir des bras (562),
    la voie (510) inclut une première extrémité (516) et une deuxième extrémité (518) opposée à la première extrémité (516), où la voie (510) est alimentée par une source d'alimentation basse tension, et
    un ensemble de chariot (530) configuré pour présenter des produits et être relié au système de présentoir de marchandises, l'ensemble de chariot (530) incluant un bac (560) avec les bras (562) pour une fixation sur le système de présentoir de marchandises, un chariot (540) destiné à coulisser dans ou à s'emboîter dans le bac (560) et un ensemble de connecteur d'alimentation (550) situé sur le chariot (540) ; où
    l'ensemble de connecteur d'alimentation (550) est connecté à la voie (510) à la fois par un connecteur mécanique (550A) et une connexion d'alimentation basse tension (514), et inclut un ou plusieurs ensembles de contact d'alimentation (552), chaque ensemble de contact d'alimentation (552) incluant un contact (554), un faisceau de fils (556), et une prise d'alimentation (558), et fournit une alimentation basse tension par le biais de la voie (510) à un dispositif d'alimentation basse tension, et
    le connecteur mécanique (550A) permet à l'ensemble de connecteur d'alimentation (550) et à tous les ensembles d'alimentation basse tension (552) reliés à l'ensemble de connecteur d'alimentation (550) d'être déplacés sur toute la longueur de la voie (510).
  2. Présentoir de marchandises selon la revendication 1, dans lequel la première extrémité (516) est une extrémité alimentée et la deuxième extrémité (518) est une extrémité non alimentée.
  3. Présentoir de marchandises selon la revendication 1, dans lequel la voie (510) inclut une ou plusieurs tiges conductrices (514) qui sont connectées à l'ensemble de connecteur d'alimentation (550) fournissant la connexion d'alimentation basse tension.
  4. Présentoir de marchandises selon la revendication 3, dans lequel la voie (510) est orientée de sorte à s'étendre le long d'une direction verticale du système de présentoir de marchandises.
  5. Présentoir de marchandises selon la revendication 1, dans lequel la connexion mécanique (550A) est une connexion à emboîtement.
  6. Présentoir de marchandises selon la revendication 5, dans lequel la connexion à emboîtement est une connexion à emboîtement de type à élément à encliqueter métallique.
  7. Présentoir de marchandises selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le dispositif d'alimentation basse tension est un système d'éclairage à DEL configuré pour le système de présentoir de marchandises.
  8. Présentoir de marchandises selon la revendication 1, comprenant :
    une voie (510) qui inclut une ou plusieurs tiges conductrices (514) adjacentes les unes aux autres, et une carte de circuit imprimé qui est connectée à la prise d'alimentation (558) de l'ensemble de connecteur d'alimentation (550),
    où la carte de circuit imprimé est configurée pour fournir une alimentation à un dispositif d'alimentation.
  9. Présentoir de marchandises selon la revendication 8, dans lequel l'ensemble de connecteur d'alimentation (550) inclut un ou plusieurs contacts (514A, 514B) qui sont connectés aux une ou plusieurs tiges conductrices (514) sur la voie (510) fournissant la connexion d'alimentation.
  10. Présentoir de marchandises selon la revendication 8, dans lequel les une ou plusieurs tiges conductrices (514) sont en laiton.
  11. Présentoir de marchandises selon la revendication 8, dans lequel la voie (510) inclut un logement qui fournit le connecteur mécanique (550A).
  12. Présentoir de marchandises selon la revendication 11, dans lequel le logement et l'ensemble de connecteur d'alimentation (550) coopèrent ensemble pour former une connexion à emboîtement.
  13. Présentoir de marchandises selon la revendication 12, dans lequel la connexion à emboîtement est une connexion à emboîtement de type à élément à encliqueter métallique.
  14. Présentoir de marchandises selon la revendication 8, dans lequel le dispositif d'alimentation est un système d'éclairage à DEL configuré pour éclairer le système de présentoir de marchandises.
  15. Présentoir de marchandises selon la revendication 1, dans lequel l'ensemble de chariot (530) comprend en outre une partie avant à rabat (570), où la partie avant à rabat (570) permet l'étiquetage de produits.
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