IE20060362U1 - Adjustable display stand - Google Patents
Adjustable display standInfo
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Abstract
ABSTRACT The present invention relates to an adjustable display stand (1) comprising a first frame element (2) and a second frame element (3). The first frame element comprises a first side rail (4) and a cross member (5) arranged substantially perpendicular thereto. The second frame element (3) comprises a second side rail (6) and a cross member (7) arranged substantially perpendicular thereto. One cross member is slidably engageable with the other cross member (7) such that the first and second frame elements form a frame. The width of the display stand (1) may be adjusted by sliding the cross members (5, 7) relative to one another. Locking means (8, 9, 10) are provided on the cross members (5, 7), such that the frame elements (2, 3) may be locked in place relative to one another. The display stand further comprises a display element (9) arranged to support a unit of merchandise for display.
Description
The present invention relate's"tUstands or racks for display of goods, in particular for
Field of the Invention
display of merchandise in a retail environment.
Background to the Invention
It is well known in the retail trade to present merchandise for sale on a display stand or
rack. Small items such as confectionery, cosmetics and haberdashery items are ofien
displayed on a stand or rack on which several similar items are hung, one in front of the
other, on display hooks or prongs.
Such display stands are generally of a fixed width. This means that when stocks of
Certain items are depleted, the rack begins to look empty and the overall appearance of
the display to the customer deteriorates. This is undesirable, since the purpose of the
display stand is to present the merchandise to the customer in a pleasing manner,
thereby encouraging the customer to make a purchase.
Furthermore, if a retailer wishes to rearrange his shop floor layout, fixed width display
stands do not allow him to adapt his retail furniture to the space available.
It is therefore desirable to provide an adjustable display stand, which may be easily
adjusted to different widths, depending on stocks levels or available space.
Object ofthe Invention
An object of the invention is to provide an adjustable display stand that overcomes
problems associated with fixed width display stands.
Summary of the Invention
The present invention relates to an adjustable display stand comprising a first frame
element, comprising a first side rail and a cross member arranged substantially
perpendicular thereto, and a second frame element, comprising a second side rail and a
cross member arranged substantially perpendicular thereto, wherein the cross member
on one frame element is slidably engageable with the cross member on the other frame
element such that the first and second frame elements form a frame, and such that the
width of the display stand may be adjusted by sliding the cross members relative to one
another, and further comprising locking means provided on the cross members, such
that the frame elements may be locked in place relative to one another, and at least one
display element arranged to support a unit of merchandise for display.
An advantage of this arrangement is that the width of the display stand may be adjusted
to accommodate the number of units of merchandise in stock at any given time, or to fit
the space available. The adjustability of the display stand also provides flexibility
should the retailer wish to reorganise his floor layout. Where space is limited, or when
stocks of a particular item are low, the width of the display stand may be reduced
accordingly. Where it is desired to display a maximum quantity of merchandise, the
width of the display stand may be increased so that a greater number of display elements
may be accommodated.
In one embodiment, the locking means comprises at least two locating holes provided
on each of the cross members, and the width of the display stand may be adjusted by
sliding the cross members relative to one another to align at least one hole on a cross
member with at least one hole on the other cross member.
Preferably, the display element is insertable into at least one pair of aligned locating
holes to lock the frame elements in place relative to one another.
Suitably, the display stand includes a plurality of display elements, wherein each display
element is insertable into a pair of aligned locating holes.
Ideally, at least one locating hole on each cross member is an elongate slot and the
display element is substantially U-shaped, and the spacing between the ends of the
display element is substantially the same as the length of the slot, such that the ends of
the U-shaped display element are insertable into a pair of aligned slots to lock the frame
elements in place relative to one another. An advantage of this arrangement is that the
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display element is prevented from rotating within the locating holes, and is held
securely in place by the co-operation of the respective shapes of the slot and the display
element.
In one embodiment, the display stand comprises a plurality of cross members arranged
substantially perpendicular to the first side rail and a corresponding plurality of cross
members arranged substantially perpendicular to the second side rail, wherein each
cross member on one side rail is slidably engageable with a corresponding cross
member on the other side rail such that the first and second frame elements form a
frame.
Display elements may also be inserted into locating holes in either of the cross
members, which are not aligned with a corresponding hole. These display elements do
not act to lock the frame elements together, but may be used to support units of
merchandise for display.
In one embodiment, each cross member is provided with three locating holes, such that
the width of the display stand may be adjusted to accommodate two display elements,
three display elements or four display elements.
Brief Descriptio1_1 of tl_1e Drawings
Figure 1 is a perspective view of an adjustable display standing according to the present
invention in its narrowest configuration;
Figure 2 is a top plan view of the display stand of Figure 1;
Figure 3 is a perspective view of the display stand of Figure 1 in an alternative
configuration;
Figure 4 is a top plan view of the display stand of Figure 3;
Figure 5 is a perspective view of the display stand of Figure 1 in its widest
configuration;
Figure 6 is a top plan view ofthe display stand of Figure 5; and
Figure 7 is a top plan view of the components of the display stand of Figure l.
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Detailed Description of the Drawings
Referring to Figures 1 to 7 of the drawings, there is illustrated an adjustable display
stand 1 comprising a first frame element 2 and a second frame element 3. The first
frame element 2 comprises a first upright side rail 4 and a seven outer cross members 5
arranged substantially perpendicular thereto. The second frame element 3, comprises a
second upright side rail 6 and seven inner cross members 7 arranged substantially
perpendicular thereto. Each of the outer cross members 5 is hollow. Each of the inner
cross members 7 is slidably insertable into a corresponding outer cross member 5 such
that the first and second frame elements 2, 3 form a frame. The frame is thus
telescopically adjustable in a widthways direction.
The display stand further comprises locking means to allow the frame elements 2, 3 to
be locked in place relative to one another. In the embodiment shown, each of the cross
members 5, 7 is provided with three locating holes 8. Two of the locating holes 8
provided on each cross member 5, 7 are elongate slots. A third, smaller locating hole 10
is also provided on each cross member. The width of the display stand 1 may be
adjusted by sliding the cross members 5, 7 relative to one another to align at least one
hole 8, l() on the inside cross member 7 with at least one hole 8, 10 on the outside cross
member 5.
The display stand 1 further comprises a plurality of display elements 9. Each display
element 9 is insertable into at least one pair of aligned slots 8 to lock the frame elements
2.3 in place relative to one another. Each display element 9 is also arranged to support a
unit of merchandise for display, As shown in Figures 3 and 5, display elements may
also be inserted into locating holes 8 in either the inside or outside cross members,
which are not aligned with a corresponding hole. These display elements do not act to
lock the frame elements 2, 3 together, but may be used to support units of merchandise
for display.
Support members 12 are provided at a lower end of the display stand 1 to increase the
stability of the stand. Wall attachment flanges 1 l are provided at an upper end of the
display stand 1 to allow the stand to be bolted or otherwise attached to a wall to prevent
toppling.
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In the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 6, each display element 9 is substantially U-
shaped. The curved end of each U-shaped display element 9 is bent up slightly to
prevent merchandise from sliding off. The pronged ends of each U—shaped display
element are bent down, substantially at right angles to a main portion of the display
element. The spacing between the ends of each display element 9 is substantially the
same as the length of the locating slots 8, such that the ends of the display element 9 are
insertable into the slot 8. Units of merchandise for display on the stand 1 may be slid
onto the display elements so that several similar items hang, one in front of the other, on
the display stand. Packaging of goods intended for display in this manner is generally
provided with a loop which may be slid over the display element 9.
In the configuration shown in Figures 1 and 2, the inner cross members 7 have been
inserted almost entirely into the outer cross members 5, such that each locating slot 8 on
each inner cross member 7 is aligned with a corresponding locating slot 8 on the
corresponding outer cross member 5. In this configuration, the display stand can
accommodate a maximum of fourteen display elements 9, that is, two display elements
per row. Figure 1 shows two display elements 9 inserted into the aligned pairs of
locating holes in the top cross members to lock the frame elements 2,3 in place relative
to one another.
In the configuration shown in Figures 3 and 4, the inner cross members 7 have been
inserted partway into the outer cross members 5, such that one locating slot 8 on each
inner cross member 7 is aligned with a corresponding locating slot 8 on the
corresponding outer cross member 5. The outer locating slots 8 on each cross member
are not aligned. In this configuration, the display stand can accommodate a maximum
of twenty-one display elements 9, that is, three display elements per row. Figure 3
shows three display elements 9 inserted into the locating slots 8 in the top cross
members 5, 7. The central display member 9 is inserted into the aligned locating slots 8
to lock the frame elements 2,3 in place relative to one another.
In the configuration shown in Figures 5 and 6, the inner cross members 7 have been
inserted only a short distance into the outer cross members 5. None of the locating slots
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on the inner cross members 7 is aligned with a locating hole 8 on the corresponding
outer cross member 5. However, the smaller locating holes 10 provided on the inner
and outer cross members are aligned with one another. To lock the frame elements 2,3
in place relative to one another in this configuration, an additional locking element is
required for insertion into locating holes 10. A suitable fastener such as a bolt or screw
may be used. In this configuration, the display stand can accommodate a maximum of
twenty-eight display elements 9, that is, four display elements per row. Figure 5 shows
four display elements 9 inserted into the locating slots 8 in the top cross members 5, 7.
In the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 7, the side rails 4, 6 are arranged vertically,
with the cross members extending therebetween horizontally. In an alternative
embodiment, the side rails may be arranged horizontally so that the cross members are
substantially vertical. In this arrangement, the height ofthe display stand is adjustable
by sliding the cross members relative to one another.
In the illustrated embodiment, all of the inner cross members 7 are provided on one side
rail 6 and all of the outer cross members 5 are provided on the other cross member 5. In
an alternative embodiment, a mixture of inner and outer cross members may be
provided on each side rail, provided that one of each opposing pair of cross members is
slidably insertable into its corresponding cross member on the other side rail.
The words “comprises/comprising” and the words “having/including” when used herein
with reference to the present invention are used to specify the presence of stated
features, integers, steps or components but does not preclude the presence or addition of
one or more other features, integers, steps, components or groups thereof.
It is appreciated that certain features of the invention, which are, for clarity, described in
the context of separate embodiments, may also be provided in combination in a single
embodiment. Conversely, various features of the invention which are, for brevity,
described in the context of a single embodiment, may also be provided separately or in
any suitable sub-combination.
Claims (5)
1. An adjustable display stand comprising: a first frame element, comprising a first side rail and a cross member arranged substantially perpendicular thereto; and a second frame element, comprising a second side rail and a cross member arranged substantially perpendicular thereto; wherein the cross member on one frame element is slidably engageable with the cross member on the other frame element such that the first and second frame elements form a frame, and such that the width of the display stand may be adjusted by sliding the cross members relative to one another; and further comprising: locking means provided on the cross members, such that the frame elements may be locked in place relative to one another; and at least one display element arranged to support a unit ofmerchandise for display.
2. An adjustable display stand as claimed in claim 1, wherein: the locking means comprises at least two locating holes provided on each of the cross members, and the width of the display stand may be adjusted by sliding the cross members relative to one another to align at least one hole on a cross member with at least one hole on the other cross member. ra
3. An adjustable display stand as claim n blarm 2, wherein the display element IS insertable into at least one pair of aligned locating holes to lock the frame elements in place relative to one another.
4. An adjustable display stand as claimed in claim 2 or claim 3, wherein at least one locating hole on each cross member is an elongate slot and the display element is substantially U-shaped, and the spacing between the ends of the display element is substantially the same as the length of the slot, such that the ends of the U-shaped display element are insertable into a pair of aligned slots to lock the frame elements in place relative to one another.
5. An adjustable display stand, substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and/or as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. TOMKINS & CO.
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