FR3094880A1 - Storage floor display - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a storage floor display 1, comprising a base 10 and a column 20 with a length greater than one meter and twenty centimeters, perpendicular to the base 10, and supporting a plurality of trays 30, 40, 50. According to l 'invention: the base 10 has dimensions substantially equal to those of a pallet, i.e. about 1200 mm in length and 800 mm in width, the column 20 is formed by an assembly of flat elements 21, 22, 23, 24 of which the maximum dimension is less than one meter twenty centimeters, each plate 30, 40, 50 is crossed by the column 20 and rests on the shoulders 31, 41, 51 of at least two flat elements 21, 22, 23, 24 of the column 20, and each plate 30, 40, 50 maintains the assembly of at least two flat elements 21, 22, 23, 24 of column 20. Thus the display unit 1 can be easily transported both assembled and dismantled on a pallet or on the base 10. Figure for the abstract: Fig. 1.

Description

Storage floor display.

The invention relates to the field of floor displays, more particularly storage floor displays.

Stocking floor displays are commonly used to present products to consumers at the point of sale. These are pieces of furniture placed on the ground, the height of which is generally more than one meter twenty centimeters, and which are used to contain and stage a large number of products of the same brand. Storage floor displays are most often adapted to the products they are intended to contain. They can thus include spindles, fixed or sliding shelves or straight or inclined trays. They are frequently fixed furniture, possibly rotating or equipped with rotating trays.

The documents DE20 2010 010 495 U1 or US 2017/0238726 A1 present examples of storage floor displays.

Each brand therefore designs one or more models of specific displays for a product or product range. These displays are bulky, often difficult to move and often heavy or fragile. They are not easily adaptable or usable for products or product lines other than those for which they were designed.

Objectives of the invention

The aim of the invention is in particular to overcome all or part of the drawbacks of the prior art by proposing a storage floor display unit which is at the same time solid, easy to transport, and adaptable.

More specifically, an object of the invention is to provide a storage floor display, comprising a base, a column with a length greater than one meter twenty centimeters and perpendicular to the base, and a plurality of supports supported by the column. The display according to the invention is characterized in that:
- the base has dimensions substantially equal to those of a pallet, i.e. approximately 1200 mm in length and 800 mm in width,
- the column is formed by an assembly of flat elements whose maximum dimension is less than one meter twenty,
- each plate is crossed by the column and rests on the shoulders of at least two flat elements of the column, and
- each plate maintains the assembly of at least two flat elements of the column.

Thus, the display is easily transportable, both assembled and disassembled, on a pallet or on the base.

Advantageously, the column has a cross-section, and is placed substantially in the center of the base. Thus the objects carried by the display can occupy most of the surface of the trays, and they are accessible over 360°.

Preferably, the base has wedges and openings suitable for passing the forks of a handling device of the pallet truck type. Thus the display can easily be moved, both in a store (possibly stocked with products), and disassembled.

Optionally, at least the plate placed at the end of the column remote from the base holds the assembly of two flat elements of the column, and at least one plate holds the assembly of four flat elements of the column in place. Thus the assembly of the column and the plates can be carried out without using screws, while presenting a high rigidity.

Preferably, each plate is held against the shoulders by means of blocking pins passing through at least the flat element of the column, which increases the rigidity of the assembly and prevents any untimely dislocation.

Optionally, at least two trays bear on at least one of their surfaces guide grooves capable of guiding and holding perforated panels capable of supporting pins, which makes it possible to configure the display unit either to support products placed on the trays, or to exhibit products hung on pins.

Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear more clearly on reading the following description of particular embodiments, given by way of simple illustrative and non-limiting examples, and the appended drawings, among which:

schematically represents a top three-quarter view of an example of a storage floor display unit according to the invention;

schematically represents an exploded view of the display example;

schematically represents a view of the display unit example, equipped with optional panels;

schematically represents a bottom three-quarter view of the display unit example;

schematically represents a front view of the display;

schematically represents a side view of the display.

A description, in relation to the figures FIGS. 1 to Figs. 6 , an example of a storage floor display unit (1) according to the invention.

The display unit (1) comprises a base (10) which has dimensions substantially equal to those of a Euro pallet, ie approximately 1200 mm in length and 800 mm in width. The base (10) represented schematically in FIG. 1 to Figs. 6 advantageously has wedges (11) intended to rest on the ground, and openings (12) suitable for passing the forks of a handling device of the pallet truck type, in both directions. Naturally, a wide variety of numbers and shapes of wedges (11) and openings (12) can be envisaged for the implementation of a display stand (1) according to the invention.

The flat upper surface (13) of the base (10) is intended to receive products and it corresponds to a first storage level of the display unit (1).

The standard dimensions of the base (10) make it possible to optimize the number of displays (1) for example in a transport vehicle or in a storage space. The wedges (11) and the openings (12) make it possible to easily transport a display unit by means of a handling device of the pallet truck type. For example to unload display (1) from a transport vehicle, to install a display (1) on a place of sale, or to move a display (1) on the place of sale.

The display (1) also comprises a column (20) longer than one meter twenty centimeters and perpendicular to the base (10), and a plurality of trays (30, 40, 50) supported by the column (20).

According to the invention, the column (20) is formed by an assembly of flat elements (21, 22, 23, 24) whose maximum dimension is less than one meter twenty and preferably less than one meter. The flat shape of the elements (21, 22, 23, 24) makes it possible to optimize the space occupied by the display unit (1) when it is disassembled. The length of less than one meter twenty centimeters of the flat elements (21, 22, 23, 24) makes it possible to easily transport or store these elements by placing them on a pallet or on the base (10) without them protruding.

Preferably, the dimensions of the trays (30, 40, 50) are also less than or equal to those of a pallet, so that all the components of the dismantled display stand (1) can be transported or stored easily by placing all these components on a pallet or on the base (10) without protruding.

In a display (1) according to the invention, each tray (30, 40, 50) is crossed by the column (20) and rests on the shoulders of at least two flat elements (21, 22, 23, 24) of the column (20). In addition, each plate (30, 40, 50) maintains the assembly of at least two flat elements (21, 22, 23, 24) of the column (20). This particularly advantageous construction ensures great stability for each tray and the display unit as a whole, while minimizing the number of fixing elements to be screwed.

Thus, the example of display stand (1) in accordance with the invention which is shown schematically in Fig.1 to Fig. 6 does not include any fastening element to be screwed.

As can easily be seen in the exploded representation, the flat elements (21, 22, 23, 24) making up the column (20) have complementary shapes and slots which allow easy assembly of the column (20).

Thus in the implementation example shown, a first flat element (21) having two protrusions (25) is fixed to the base (10), by causing the surface (13) of the base (13) to pass through two slots (15). 10) by the two protuberances (25), then by sliding the flat element (21) so that the surface (13) of the base (10) fits into notches (26) provided in the protuberances (25).

A second flat element (22) fits into the first flat element (21) thanks to complementary slots, and into two slots (16) provided in the upper surface of the base (10). Thus the first flat element (21) is firmly held together with the base (10). A third flat element (23) is then placed in the extension of the first flat element (21) thanks to complementary shapes, which makes it possible to make the first and second flat elements (21, 22) firmly united. Finally, a fourth flat element (24) is placed in the extension of the second flat element (22) thanks to complementary shapes, while fitting into the third flat element (23) thanks to complementary slots.

A first plate (30) is crossed by the column (20) and comes to rest on shoulders (31) carried by the third and fourth flat elements (23, 24). This first plate (30) maintains the assembly of the four flat elements (21, 22, 23, 24) forming the column (20). Two other plates (40, 50), also crossed by the column, rest on shoulders (41, 51) carried by the third and fourth flat elements (23, 24).

This assembly of flat elements (21, 22, 23, 24) and trays (30, 40, 50) fitting into each other and into the base (10) makes it possible to obtain a display unit (1) extremely simple to assemble, perfectly rigid and stable, without using any fixing element to screw.

Advantageously locking pins (60) are inserted into orifices (61) provided in the first and the third flat element (21, 23) of the column (20) in order to hold the plates (30, 40, 50) on the shoulders (31, 41, 51). Optionally blocking pins (60) can also be inserted into the column to stiffen the connection between base (10) and column (20). Of course, other methods of fixing can be envisaged for the connection between the base (10) and the column (20), possibly involving the use of screws, in particular if the display (1) is intended to present heavy objects. Connection supports between the first plate (30) and the surface (13) of the base (10) can also be used, to guarantee perfect rigidity of the assembly.

Naturally it is possible to define on the flat elements (21, 22, 23, 24) many other complementary shapes and slots to design displays (1) according to the invention. Similarly the distribution and positioning of the shoulders (31, 41, 51) on the various flat elements (21, 22, 23, 24) may vary, as well as the number of plates and flat elements, depending on the height desired for the column (20) and the desired spacings between the different plates that it supports.

Advantageously, the example of display stand (1) represented in FIG. 1 to Figs. 6 shows a column (20) whose section is in the shape of a cross, placed substantially in the center of the base (10). This shape and this positioning ensure both great solidity and great rigidity of the display unit, the availability of a large surface area of the trays for storing the products, and 360° access to the products stored on the display unit (1). Other positions or shapes of the section of the column (20) are of course possible to produce a display unit (1) according to the invention.

In the example of display unit (1) in accordance with the invention shown in Fig.1 to Fig. 6 , the plates (30, 40, 50) all have the same dimensions, which are slightly smaller than that of the base (10). These particularly advantageous dimensions offer large surfaces for the storage of products while allowing the transport of all the components of the disassembled display stand on a pallet or on its base (10) without any of these components protruding. These dimensions also make it possible to transport the display stand (1) assembled by covering it with a fitted lid, for example made of cardboard, which comes to rest on the base (10) while being flush with the edges of the trays (30, 40, 50) . It is thus possible to transport display units (1) assembled and filled with products, without the risk of the products falling from a display unit (1) during transport.

Naturally it is possible to design displays (1) in accordance with the invention, comprising trays having different and varied shapes.

Optionally, the plates (30, 40, 50) can have guide grooves (70) on their surfaces. These guide grooves (70) allow the installation of perforated panels (80) capable of supporting pins, which are held in place in the guide grooves (70) by means of vertical shims (90) inserted into holes provided in the trays (30, 40, 50).

Thus the display (1) can be configured in different ways, for the different ranges of products offered which can vary according to the types of products presented. For example, in the summer, products packaged in sachets could be presented on skewers carried by the perforated panels (80), while larger products would be placed directly on the surface of the trays (30, 40, 50). A display unit (1) equipped with such panels (80) is represented schematically in FIG. 3 .

Naturally the various components of a display unit (1) according to the invention can be manufactured in different materials. Nevertheless, wood is particularly suitable for the manufacture of display units (1) in accordance with the invention, which reduces the carbon footprint of this equipment while giving it a warm aesthetic.

Preferably, all the angles are rounded in order to minimize the risk of injury in the event of an impact. Thus the corners of the trays are advantageously rounded, as are the visible edges of the various components.

Claims (6)

Storage floor display (1), comprising a base (10), a column (20) longer than one meter twenty centimeters and perpendicular to the base (10), and a plurality of trays (30, 40, 50) supported by the column (20) characterized in that e:
- the base (10) has dimensions substantially equal to those of a pallet, i.e. approximately 1200 mm in length and 800 mm in width,
- the column (20) is formed by an assembly of flat elements (21, 22, 23, 24) whose maximum dimension is less than one meter twenty centimeters,
- each plate (30, 40, 50) is crossed by the column (20) and rests on the shoulders of at least two flat elements (21, 22, 23, 24) of the column (20), and
- each plate (30, 40, 50) maintains the assembly of at least two flat elements (21, 22, 23, 24) of the column (20). Display soil stocker (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that e the column (20) has a section in a cross shape, and is placed substantially at the center base (10). Display soil stocker (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that e the base (10) has spacers (11) and openings (12) adapted for passing the forks of a handling equipment type pallet truck. Display soil stocker (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least the tray (50) placed at the end of the column (20) remote from the base (10) holds the assembly of two flat elements (23, 24) of the column (20), and at least one plate (30) holds in place the assembly of four flat elements (21, 22, 23, 24) of the column (20). Display soil stocker (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that e each tray (30, 40, 50) is held against the shoulder by means of locking pins (60) passing through at least flat element (21 , 22, 23, 24) of column (20). Display soil stocker (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an at least two trays (30, 40, 50) cover at least one of their surfaces of the guide grooves (70) adapted to guide and holding perforated panels (80) capable of supporting pins.