GB1573547A

GB1573547A - Display bin

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Publication number: GB1573547A
Application number: GB4339477A
Authority: GB
Original assignee: Murphy T V
Current assignee: Murphy T V
Priority date: 1976-10-18
Filing date: 1977-10-18
Publication date: 1980-08-28
Also published as: DE2746104A1; CA1058534A; DE2746104C2; FR2367457B1; FR2367457A1

Description

(54) DISPLAY BIN (71) I, THOMAS VINCENT MURPHY, a citizen of the United States of America, residing at 326 Grove Street, Oradell, New Jersey, United States of America, do hereby declare the invention for which I pray that a patent may be granted to me, and the method by which it is to be performed, to be particularly described in and by the following statement:- Retail stores and supermarkets sell a great variety of small items such as novelty items, toys, household products, etc. It is often desirous to have a point of purchase display means in the form of open bins or containers wherein these items may be conveniently stored within the public areas of the store and at the same time fully displayed for merchandising purposes.

Moreover, display bins of the open container type afford easy access to the items so that shoppers may take them for purchase. Display bins such as these are often placed at the end of isles or adjacent check out counters for maximum product visibility.

The present invention relates to such a form of display bin which is easy and inexpensive to manufacture, convenient to ship and/or store in its unassembled form, and easy to assemble. A bin disclosed herein in accordance with this invention is assembled into any desired shape and size from two basic components: 1) one or more flat, molded, plastic, flexible wall sheets and 2) a bottom plate.

Generally, each molded wall sheet is shaped in a rectangular form having appropriate length and width dimensions and provided with a plurality of small fastening holes or other suitable fastening means spaced across at least the end edge portions of the sheet. The lower edge portion of the sheet is molded to include a plurality of spaced, vertical ribs.

To assemble the bin, the moulded sheet is simply bent about an axis extending widthwise to the sheet to form a threedimensional body with the opposite end edge portions thereof in an overlapping relation, and the fastening holes of the overlapping portions in alignment.

Fastening elements are then inserted into several of the aligned fastening holes to fasten the overlapping portions of the sheet together and thereby secure the wall sheet in the three-dimensional form. The exact geometric shape of the wall body may be varied, but in the preferred embodiment, the wall sheet is bent into a cylindrical body.

The cylindrical body is arranged so that the molded-in ribs project internally of the body, near the floor, and thus form an annular array of vertical, internal support ribs. The bottom plate rests on and is supported by shoulder portions of these vertical ribs, to form the assembled display bin. The bottom plate may be of any appropriate geometric shape, for example, square, oval, circular or triangular, provided adequate rounding of the corners is provided for. The insertion of the shaped bottom plate into the cylindrical body will form the flexible wall sheet of the body into a corresponding cross section.

The lower edge portion of the molded wall sheet is provided with means to support a caster plate below the vertical ribs. The caster plate includes caster rollers so that the assembled display bin may be easily moved about.

The vertical ribs may be molded into a multi-step arrangement and the bottom plate may be of appropriately smaller diameter or may be provided with a plurality of notches spaced around the circumference thereof. For example, the vertical ribs may be of a two step configuration. The notches, if used, are of sufficient depth so that the bottom plate may be passed over the upper portions of the vertical ribs, by aligning the plate notches therewith. However, the notches are of insufficient depth to clear the second, raised step or lower portion of the vertical ribs, whereby the bottom plate will be supported by the extending portions of the second rib steps.In the event a shallower depth is desired for the display bin, a notched bottom plate may be oriented such that the notches do not align with the vertical ribs, whereby the plate will be supported by the top portions of the first rib steps. In this manner, the volume of the display bin may be easily varied depending on the amount of merchandise to be stored therein.

The wall sheet may also be provided with a plurality of small fastener-receiving openings spaced across the entire width of the sheet. This enables the bottom plate to be raised to an even higher position by inserting support elements through several of the openings, whereby the bottom plate will rest on protruding portions of the support elements.

For display purposes the wall sheet may be molded from a transparent material.

Moreover, the wall sheet may be provided with a plurality of large cut portions to further increase product visibility and provide a means for dust to escape from the interior of the bin.

In a useful modification, a pair of display bins may be stacked one above the other, with the upper display bin being of smaller diameter and spaced above the lower. A bottom plate is provided only in the lower bin. With this arrangement, merchandise packages may be arranged to fill the lower bin and extend up into the bottomless upper bin, with the product exposed and accessible for removal in the space between the bins. As successive articles are removed from the exposed area, they are replenished by gravity feed of new articles from the bottomless upper bin.

One side edge of the flexible wall sheet is provided with a plurality of integrally molded fastening elements and the other side edge is provided with a plurality of openings for the reception thereof. When assembling the bin, the integral fastening means will be received into the openings of the opposite end of the same sheet (or of similar sheet when several wall sheets are connected edge-to-edge) to secure the wall in the three dimensional body shape.

Moreover, the first several vertical ribs adjacent the end edge portions of the flexible wall sheet may be formed to define a nestable cross-section. Upon forming of the wall sheet to make up the display bin, the nestable ribs will be disposed in the overlapping areas of the folded sheets. The projecting ribs of one edge of the sheet will nest within the cavity of the ribs of the overlapping edge. The nested ribs will provide added support of the overlapping portion of the assembled display bin.

For a better understanding of the above and other features and advantages of the invention, reference should be made to the following detailed description illustrating the invention, and to the accompanying drawings.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an assembled display bin in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a plan view of a molded, flexible wall sheet of the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a top plan view of a circular molded bottom sheet mounted in the assembled display bin of the invention.

Fig. 4 is a partial detailed cross sectional view of the display bin taken generally along line 14 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 5 is a partial cross sectional view of a rib portion of the wall sheet taken generally along line 5-5 of Fig. 4.

Figs. 6 and 7 are fragmentary, cross sectional views of one form of the new display bin, taken generally along lines 6-6 and 7-7 respectively of Fig. 1, illustrating typical fastening means for holding the bent wall sheet in a cylindrical form.

Fig. 8 is a perspective view illustrating another embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 9 is a plan view of a modified form of molded, flexible wall sheet in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 10 is a top view of a display bin formed with the wall sheet of Fig. 9.

Fig. 11 is a cross sectional view of the display bin taken generally along line 11 11 of Fig. 10.

Fig. 12 is a cross section view of the display bin taken generally along line 1212 of Fig. 10.

Fig. 13 is a partial cross sectional view of the display bin taken generally along line 13-13 of Fig. 11.

Fig. 14 is a partial cross sectional view of the display bin taken generally along line 14--14 of Fig. 11.

Fig. 15 is a partial cross sectional view of the display bin taken generally along lines 15-15 of Fig. 12.

Referring now to the drawings and initially to Fig. 2 thereof, the reference numeral 11 designates a flat, flexible wall sheet adapted to form the wall body of the new display bin. The wall sheet 11 is of molded construction, of a generally rectangular form. Typically, but not by way of limitation, the wall sheet may be formed of a relatively stiff grade of polyvinyl chloride and may have a length dimension of approximately 90 cm, a width dimension of approximately 55 cm and a thickness on the order of 1.5 mm. Though not critical to the invention, a sheet 11 of these general dimensions will be particularly suitable for use in retail outlets, as discussed above.

A plurality of small fastener-receiving holes 12 are spaced across the entire surface of the wall sheet 11 in a multiple rectilinear array. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the holes 12 may have a typical diameter of approximately 6.4 mm.

The wall sheet 11 is also desirably provided with a plurality of large semicircular openings 15 suitably spaced across the upper portions of the surface of the sheet 11 to provide increased product visibility as well as means for dust to escape from the internal areas of the assembled display bin, as will appear.

The lower end edge portion of the wall sheet 11 is molded to include a plurality of vertically extending, parallel, spaced ribs 13.

Preferably, each of the ribs 13 is of a multistep configuration, and in the form illustrated in Fig. 4, comprises a first step 16 and a second step 17. Though not critical to the present invention, typically each rib has a total length of around 25 cm with the first step 16 extending for 20 cm and the second step 17 extending for about 5 cm. In the preferred embodiment, the first rib step 16 projects approximately 4.6 mm from the outer surface of the wall sheet 11 and thereby forms a first shoulder portion 16a.

The second rib step 17 projects from the outer dimension of the wall sheet 11 approximately 9.2 mm to form a second shoulder portion 17a.

To form the display bin 10 pursuant to the invention, the moulded wall sheet 11 is bent into a cylindrical body whereby one side edge portion 1 lea thereof overlaps the other end edge portion 1 lb, as clearly illustrated in Fig. 1, and the ribs 13 extend internally of the body to form an annular array of vertical ribs. Referring to Figs. 6 and 7, the overlapping end edge portions 1 la, 11b are arranged so that vertically aligned rows of fastener holes 12 spaced along each edge portion are in alignment. A suitable fastener, such as a two-pronged clip 21, may then be inserted through two or more sets of the aligned holes 12 from the outside of the cylindrical body. In the arrangement of Fig.

6, the prongs 21a, 21b of a conventional metallic clip fastener 21 may be spread apart to securely fasten the wall sheet 11 in the cylindrical form. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 7, a molded plastic snap-in plug fastener 22 may be used in place of the clip 21 to fasten together the overlapping edge portions of the wall sheet 11. The plug fastener 22 is provided with a wedge-shaped front portion 23 and a slit 24 extending lengthwise through and beyond the wedge portion. The plug 22 is simply forced through the aligned sets of holes 12, the wedge portion 23 being compressed until it passes through the holes 12.

The molded wall sheet 11 may also be provided with a plurality of short, small diameter, button-like projections 18, extending along the lower edge extremity of the sheet, below and spaced a predetermined distance from downwardly facing shoulders 17b formed by the lower ends of the rib steps 17. When the sheet 11 is bent into the cylindrical body, as discussed above, a caster plate 19 may be snapped in place and secured between the rib shoulders 17b and projections 18, as illustrated in Fig.

4. The caster plate 19 may include swivel casters 20 spaced at predetermined points about the circumference of the plate. This will afford easy maneuverability for the assembled bin 10.

Referring now to Fig. 3, there is illustrated a circular bottom plate 25. The bottom plate 25 may be made from Masonite (R.T.M.) or a similar material and in one form is shaped to include a plurality of notches 26 spaced around the circumference thereof. The depth of the notches is preferably slightly greater than the inward projection of the upper portions 16 of the ribs 13, (i.e., approximately 4.6 mm). To complete the assembly of the bin 10, after securing together the overlapping side edges of the wall sheet, the bottom plate 25 is inserted into the cylindrical body formed from the wall sheet 11 from the open top thereof. If the plate notches 26 are oriented so that they align with the upper rib portions 16, the bottom plate 25 will pass over the first steps 16a of the ribs 13 and rest on the lower shoulders 17a.To support the bottom plate 25 at a higher level, however, the plate 25 is inserted into the cylindrical body in such orientation that the notches 26 do not align with the ribs. Consequently, the bottom plate 25 will not be able to pass over the upper rib portions 16 and will therefore be supported by the upper shoulders 16a.

It will be understood, of course, that the bottom plate 25 of the display bin need not be circular in form, but can take any of the various forms to which the closed wall sheet may be caused to conform. Thus, triangular, rectangular or similar shapes may be utilized for the bottom plate, provided the corner areas are generously rounded to permit the wall sheet 11 to follow the contours of the bottom plate. Likewise, instead of using a notched-out bottom plate, it is also acceptable to utilize interchangeable, larger and smaller sizes of bottom plates, with the smaller size being received within the confines of the upper rib portions 16 and being seated on the lower rib shoulders 17a.

For display purposes, a sign 14 may be mounted on the side wall 11 to supply pertinent product information for shoppers.

The sign 14 may be fastened to the side wall 11 by, for example, clips 21 or 22 inserted through the sign 14 and appropriate holes 12 of the wall sheet 11.

In the form of the invention shown in Fig.

8, a lower bin 30, which may be generally of the same structure above described, is arranged to support an open bottom bin 31 above and in spaced relation to the open top 32 of the lower bin 30. The upper bin 31 advantageously is of somewhat smaller diameter than the lower bin 30 and is supported from the lower bin by means of a plurality of circumferentially spaced legs 33.

In use, the two-tiered display bin of Fig. 8 may be filled with the product packages 34 to a level well up within the upper bin 31, with the product being manually accessible in the open area 35 provided between the bottom of the upper bin and the top of the lower bin. As product items are removed by customers from the access area 35, new product items will fall by gravity from the upper bin 31 into access area, providing automatic self-replenishment of the access area. The display bin may be refilled with products from time to time through the open top area 36 of the upper bin.

For particularly eye-catching display arrangements, the multiple tier bin of Fig. 8 may be constructed with three or more vertically spaced units, with the product being arranged to cascade vertically downward to the bottom bin 30.

The upper bin 31, of the assembly of Fig.

8, may be formed of a standard wall sheet 11, of the type shown in Fig. 2. The diameter or cross sectional configuration of the upper bin may be made smaller than that of the lower bin by expedients such as providing additional overlap between the fastenedtogether confronting edges 1 Ia, 1 lb, or a margin may be simply cut off along one edge if desired. Additionally, wall sheets may be made in different sizes, if desired.

Referring now to Figs. 9-15, there is illustrated another embodiment of the display bin of the present invention. A molded, flexible wall sheet 100, generally of the same material, dimensions and construction as the wall sheet 11, is provided with a plurality of integrally molded fastening tabs 101 spaced along one side edge 100a of the sheet 100. The other side edge 100b is provided with a plurality of holes 102a, b. The holes 102a are spaced in the vertically aligned linear array closely adjacent the edge 100b and the holes 102b are spaced in a second linear array recessed from the edge 100b. The integrally molded tabs 101 include an axially extending slit 103, enlarged head portion 104 and a recessed portion 105, whereby the tabs 101 may be snapped into complementary openings 102a, b.

The lower end edge portion of the wall sheet 100 is molded to include a plurality of vertically extending, parallel, spaced ribs 106, 107. The ribs 106 may be of a generally rectangular cross sectional configuration and are of a multiple-step configuration. In the preferred form, the ribs 106 comprise a first step 108 and a second stepl09. The ribs 106 are functionally the same as the ribs 13 described hereinabove.

In the embodiment of Figs. 9-15, the first few ribs 107, adjacent the opposite side edge portions 100a, tOOb of the wall sheet, are molded in a generally triangular cross sectional configuration. This wall enable the ribs 107 of one edge to nest in the ribs of an overlapping edge, as will be described below.

Referring to Fig. 10, there is illustrated a display bin designed generally by the reference numeral 110. The display bin 110 is formed by the edge-to-edge connection of two wall sheets 100', 100". The exact number of wall sheets utilize to form the bin may be varied to obtain a bin of any desired size. The wall sheets 100', 100" each comprise a wall sheet 100, as described above. The integrally molded fastening tabs 101 of each sheet 100', 100" are received through holes in the complementary sheet to securely fasten the sheets together. The fastening tabs 101 may be inserted through the first or second vertical row of holes 102a or 102b depending on how much overlap is desired. The wall sheets 100', 100" are arranged such, that the ribs 106, 107 prqject internally of the bin 110 to form an annular array of vertical ribs.

A bottom plate 111 is then inserted through the open top of the bin 110 and supported by the rib shoulders 118 or 119.

As in the prior embodiment, the bottom sheet 111 may be provided with a plurality of notches spaced along the circumference thereof whereby when the notches are aligned with the top step 108 of the ribs 106, the sheet 111 may be lowered to be supported by the lower rib shoulders 119.

Referring now to Figs. 11 and 14, there is illustrated the details of the overlapping portions of the wall sheets 100', 100". The triangular shaped ribs 107 of the sheet 100" will nest within the triangular cavities defined by the ribs 107 of sheet 100'. In the preferred form, the sides, tops and bottoms of the ribs 107 form angles of approximately 45O with respect to the primary plane of the sheet, to facilitate the nesting configuration.

The rib 107 will therefore afford easy assembly while providing structural support in the overlapping area of the bin.

One or more horizontal rows of openings 112 are provided across the width of the sheet 100 at one or more levels. In the event it is desired to locate the bottom plate 11 at a position above the ribs 106, removable snap-in plug fasteners, similar in construction to the plug fasteners 22 (Fig.

7), may be installed such that the ends thereof project internally of the bin 110. The bottom sheet may then be supported by the fasteners.

When the bottom plate 111 is supported directly by the ribs 106, the weight of the plate and the merchandise is easily supported because of the rigidity imparted to the lower portion of the wall sheet by the ribs 106, 107. When the bottom plate is supported at higher levels, by means of snap-in plug fasteners, the weight of the product must be supported in part by the upper side wall portions of the bin. To this end, reinforcing strips 113 may be molded into the wall sheet, to provide increased strength in the areas of vertical columns 114. In a typical embodiment, in which the thickness of the wall material may be on the order of 70 mils, the ribs 113, integrally molded therewith, may provide an additional thickness of about 55 mils. As reflected in Fig. 9, the fastener-receiving openings, 101, 102, 112, are aligned with the thickened vertical strip areas 113.In addition, each of the openings is formed with a surrounding annular lip 120 of increased thickness to impart greater strength in the regions of such openings.

The wall sheets 100 are also provided with a plurality of openings 117 spaced across the surface thereof for product visibility, ventilation and weight reduction.

A plurality of wedge-shaped ribs 121 are spaced along the bottom edge of the sheet 100 and are provided with upwardly facing shoulders 122. A caster plate 123 may be supported between the shoulders 122 and the lower surfaces 124 of the ribs 106.

One of the significant advantages of the present invention, resides in the fact that the component parts thereof are substantially flat and thus may be shipped and stored with a maximum of convenience. At the same time, an extraordinary degree of versatility is provided in the style and form of the assembled display bin. Thus, the flat, molded wall sheet is assembled to form a cylinder or other closed configuration. By varying the geometric shape of the bottom plate, a wide variety of shapes and styles of bins may be achieved.

Another significant feature is the utilization of vertical ribs to support the bottom plate. This arrangement provides a solid construction for the display bin without the need for secondary support features such as internal partition walls.

Moreover, the precise design of the above embodiments permits the entire wall sheet bin to be manufactured in a single molding operation. All of the support and connector means can be made integral with the flexible wall sheets. There is no need for any secondary operations to complete the manufacture of the wall sheets.

In addition, by the use of notched-out bottom plates and/or plate of different size, the product support level of the bin may be provided close to the bottom or well up along the side wall of the bin, as may be appropriate to the circumference. The molded-in support ribs, for the bottom plate, also serve in a dual capacity of providing support for a caster plate, where it is desired to provide for mobility in the display bin.

With a single, standard-size molded wall sheet, it is possible to form bin configurations of various sizes. Thus, while the standard-size bin may be constructed by overlapping the first rows of fastener openings, along the opposite side edges of the wall plate, smaller bin configurations may be achieved by arranging for greater overlap of the edges. Where extra large bin configurations are desired, a plurality of the wall plates may be secured together edge to edge.

Exemplary of the versatility and utility of the new bin construction is the modification of Fig. 8, in which the two bins are arranged one above the other in a pyramid configuration, to provide a self-replenishing display arrangement, with the product being available for removal at a convenient height.

With this display bin the weight load of the bottom plate is transferred directly to the side wall of the ribbed wall sheet.

Secondary supporting structure, which is characteristic of known display assemblies of a similar general type, is neither necessary nor desirable. Because of the design of the wall sheet, the sheet may be injection molded and is in finished, readyto-use form when stripped from the moulding machine.

Although edge fasteners are molded in along one edge of the wall sheet, separate fasteners may be used where desired.

Moreover, independent fasteners or similar projecting elements, such as the molded fasteners 22, can be used to provide support levels for the bottom plate above the tops of the molded in ribs. The independent fasteners are also useful for mounting display signs or the like.

WHAT I CLAIM IS: 1. A display bin assembly for displaying and storing articles which comprises a molded, initially flat, flexible, generally rectangular wall sheet of plastics material, having side edge portions and end edge

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sheet 100 at one or more levels. In the event it is desired to locate the bottom plate 11 at a position above the ribs 106, removable snap-in plug fasteners, similar in construction to the plug fasteners 22 (Fig.

7), may be installed such that the ends thereof project internally of the bin 110. The bottom sheet may then be supported by the fasteners.

When the bottom plate 111 is supported directly by the ribs 106, the weight of the plate and the merchandise is easily supported because of the rigidity imparted to the lower portion of the wall sheet by the ribs 106, 107. When the bottom plate is supported at higher levels, by means of snap-in plug fasteners, the weight of the product must be supported in part by the upper side wall portions of the bin. To this end, reinforcing strips 113 may be molded into the wall sheet, to provide increased strength in the areas of vertical columns 114. In a typical embodiment, in which the thickness of the wall material may be on the order of 70 mils, the ribs 113, integrally molded therewith, may provide an additional thickness of about 55 mils. As reflected in Fig. 9, the fastener-receiving openings, 101, 102, 112, are aligned with the thickened vertical strip areas 113.In addition, each of the openings is formed with a surrounding annular lip 120 of increased thickness to impart greater strength in the regions of such openings.

The wall sheets 100 are also provided with a plurality of openings 117 spaced across the surface thereof for product visibility, ventilation and weight reduction.

A plurality of wedge-shaped ribs 121 are spaced along the bottom edge of the sheet 100 and are provided with upwardly facing shoulders 122. A caster plate 123 may be supported between the shoulders 122 and the lower surfaces 124 of the ribs 106.

One of the significant advantages of the present invention, resides in the fact that the component parts thereof are substantially flat and thus may be shipped and stored with a maximum of convenience. At the same time, an extraordinary degree of versatility is provided in the style and form of the assembled display bin. Thus, the flat, molded wall sheet is assembled to form a cylinder or other closed configuration. By varying the geometric shape of the bottom plate, a wide variety of shapes and styles of bins may be achieved.

Another significant feature is the utilization of vertical ribs to support the bottom plate. This arrangement provides a solid construction for the display bin without the need for secondary support features such as internal partition walls.

Moreover, the precise design of the above embodiments permits the entire wall sheet bin to be manufactured in a single molding operation. All of the support and connector means can be made integral with the flexible wall sheets. There is no need for any secondary operations to complete the manufacture of the wall sheets.

In addition, by the use of notched-out bottom plates and/or plate of different size, the product support level of the bin may be provided close to the bottom or well up along the side wall of the bin, as may be appropriate to the circumference. The molded-in support ribs, for the bottom plate, also serve in a dual capacity of providing support for a caster plate, where it is desired to provide for mobility in the display bin.

With a single, standard-size molded wall sheet, it is possible to form bin configurations of various sizes. Thus, while the standard-size bin may be constructed by overlapping the first rows of fastener openings, along the opposite side edges of the wall plate, smaller bin configurations may be achieved by arranging for greater overlap of the edges. Where extra large bin configurations are desired, a plurality of the wall plates may be secured together edge to edge.

Exemplary of the versatility and utility of the new bin construction is the modification of Fig. 8, in which the two bins are arranged one above the other in a pyramid configuration, to provide a self-replenishing display arrangement, with the product being available for removal at a convenient height.

With this display bin the weight load of the bottom plate is transferred directly to the side wall of the ribbed wall sheet.

Secondary supporting structure, which is characteristic of known display assemblies of a similar general type, is neither necessary nor desirable. Because of the design of the wall sheet, the sheet may be injection molded and is in finished, readyto-use form when stripped from the moulding machine.

Although edge fasteners are molded in along one edge of the wall sheet, separate fasteners may be used where desired.

Moreover, independent fasteners or similar projecting elements, such as the molded fasteners 22, can be used to provide support levels for the bottom plate above the tops of the molded in ribs. The independent fasteners are also useful for mounting display signs or the like.

WHAT I CLAIM IS: 1. A display bin assembly for displaying and storing articles which comprises a molded, initially flat, flexible, generally rectangular wall sheet of plastics material, having side edge portions and end edge

portions, said flexible wall sheet being deformable into a three dimensional wall body configuration whereby the opposite side edge portions of the wall sheet are in contacting relation with another side edge portion, fastening means operable to secure said contacting side edge portions together, thereby maintaining said wall sheet in said deformed wall body configuration, a plurality of spaced, integrally molded, axially elongated ribs projecting from the surface of said wall sheet internally to-the volume defined by said deformed wall sheet and extending generally parallel to the side edge portions of the wall sheet and generally perpendicular to the end edge portions of the wall sheet to form an array of ribs within the confines of said volume and a bottom plate received within said volume and supported by said array of ribs to form and retain the cross-sectional configuration of the deformed wall sheet, the weight of said bottom plate and said display articles being distributed into said wall sheet through said ribs when the display articles are supported by the bottom plate.
2. A display bin as claimed in Claim 1.

wherein said projecting ribs comprising a first rib portion projecting from said wall body a first predetermined distance and a second rib portion projecting from said wall body a second predetemined distance, greater than said first predetermined distance, said bottom plate including a plurality of notched portions spaced around the outer perimeter thereof, said notched portions having a depth at least slightly greater than the first predetermined distance and less than the said second predetermined distance to enable said bottom plate to be received in said wall body with said notched portions in alignment with said first rib portions so that they pass over said first rib portions and are supported by said second rib portions.
3. A display bin as claimed in Claim 2, wherein said bottom sheet is receivable in said wall body with said notched portions misaligned with said first rib portions, so that the bottom sheet is supported by said first rib portions.
4. A display bin as claimed in Claim 2 or Claim 3, wherein said flexible wall sheet is deformable into a generally cylindrical body so that the opposite side edge portions thereof contact one another, and said molded bottom sheet is of a generally circular form.
5. A display bin as claimed in Claim 4, wherein said flexible wall sheet includes recesses or steps formed by said ribs and positioned adjacent the lower edge portion of said wall body, and a caster plate or the like received within said wall body and engaged by said recesses or steps when said wall sheet is deformed into said cylindrical body.
6. A display bin as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein said flexible wall sheet includes a plurality of enlarged openings spaced across the surface of said wall sheet for increased visual access and dust relief.
7. A display bin as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein said fastening means comprises a plurality of elements each being received in an aligned pair of openings formed along the side edge portions of the wall sheet.
8. A display bin as claimed in Claim 1, including a second, open bottom bin supported above and in spaced relation to the first bin and being generally concentric therewith, the space between said bins providing visual and manual access to products held in said bins.
9. A display bin as claimed in any one of Claims 1 to 6 or Claim 8, wherein said fastening means comprises projecting elements integrally molded on said wall sheet along one edge thereof and insertable in openings along the opposite side edge of the same or another wall sheet.
10. A display bin as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein said wall sheet is arranged for each of its side edges to be in overlapping relation with an edge of the same or another sheet, said projecting ribs including ribs of nestable crosssectional configuration along the side edges of the wall sheet.
11. A display bin as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein said wall sheet has one or more horizontal rows of openings above said ribs and projecting elements receivable in said openings in at least non-overlapped areas of said wall sheet, said bottom plate being supportable by said projecting elements.
12. A display bin as claimed in Claim 1, including a plurality of similar wall sheets deformable so that side edge portions of each wall sheet contact the side edge portions of adjacent sheets and said fastening means secures said contacting side edge portions together to form a display bin consisting of more than one wall sheet.
13. A display bin substantially as described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings.