JP2002233440A - Merchandise display system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an easily assemblable merchandise display system by which a customer freely takes out merchandise from a display shelf and a store clerk quickly gives explanations or the like regarding the merchandise. SOLUTION: Across a passage 1 through which a person can pass, a plurality of columns 3 are disposed with an appropriate interval along the passage 1 on a floor surface 2 on both sides. The respective columns 3 are connected by connection rods 5 and 6 parallel to the passage 1. Also, on the outer side face of the columns 3, a plurality of shelf plates 9 are supported by a plurality of brackets hooked to the outer side face of the columns 3 while forming a required space for conversation above the uppermost shelf plate 9.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a merchandise display device, and more particularly to a merchandise display device suitable for displaying merchandise requiring explanation by a clerk or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional product display device in a self-service store has a wall type in which a support is provided along a wall and display shelves are provided only in a direction opposite to the wall from the support, and on both sides of the support. There is an island display type in which display shelves are arranged.

[0003]

In recent years, along with the diversification of commodities, commodities that need to be explained at the time of purchase, such as nutritional supplements, have increased.

[0004] Since such products are displayed using the above-described conventional two types of product display devices, when a purchaser wants to receive an explanation about a product, he or she searches for a sales clerk or a service counter. And the store clerk has to travel many times in the store.

[0005] Incidentally, in a precious metal counter of a pharmacy or department store, a clerk is often arranged behind a small transparent showcase so that the clerk can easily explain a product to a customer. In such a conventional apparatus, there is an inconvenience that a customer cannot directly take out a product and must rely on a clerk.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems of the prior art, and allows a customer to freely take out a product from a display shelf, and a store clerk can quickly explain a product, etc., and easily. It is an object of the present invention to provide a new type of product display device that can be assembled and does not belong to the conventional wall type or island display type.

[0007]

According to the present invention, the above-mentioned problems are solved as follows. (1) A plurality of columns are arranged at appropriate intervals along the path on the floor on both sides of a path through which a person can pass, and the columns are connected by connecting rods parallel to the path. In addition, a plurality of shelves are supported on the outer surface of the column by a plurality of brackets engaged with the outer surface of the column so that a required conversation space is formed above the uppermost shelf.

(2) In the above item (1), the adjacent columns are formed by a pair of upper and lower connecting rods parallel to the passage and a vertically oriented vertical rod connecting both ends thereof. Are connected to each other with the connecting frame, so that the plurality of columns can be sequentially connected along the passage.

(3) In the above item (1) or (2), at least at one end of the passage, the columns on both sides are connected to each other with a connecting rod oriented in a direction perpendicular to the passage, and outside the both columns, A shelf board that faces in a direction perpendicular to the passage is supported by brackets that are locked to the two columns.

(4) In any one of the above items (1) to (3), the counter top plate is supported by the column so as to face the passage side of the column.

(5) In any one of the above items (1) to (4), a cashier counter top plate is provided between some of the columns on one side of the passage, and the upper connecting rod is provided only between the columns. Remove.

(6) In any one of the above items (1) to (5), a leg which faces outward is provided at a lower end of each column.

[0013]

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of a merchandise display device according to the present invention. In this example, for example, 1 m to 1.
A pair of left and right display shelves (A) and (B) formed to be about 4 m long and long in the front-rear direction so that the back faces each other and a person can pass between them. Is formed on the floor surface (2) such that a front-rear passageway (1) having a width (W) is formed.

Each of the display shelves (A) and (B) has a plurality of (five in this example) columns (3) arranged on one side of the passage (1) at appropriate intervals in the front-rear direction, and each column (3). 3) connected to the lower end of
An upper and lower connecting rod (parallel to the passage (1)) connecting the upper and lower ends of the pillars (4) facing outward and the pillars (3) and (3) adjacent to each other in front and rear of the floor. 5) (6) and a base plate (7) erected between a pair of leg rods (4) (4) adjacent in front and back.
And a plurality of brackets locked on the outer surface of each column (3)
(8) consists of a plurality of shelves (9) installed on the outer surface of the column (3) opposite to the passage (1).

The height of the column (3) and the height of the upper connecting rod (5) are smaller than the height of the eyes of the clerk entering the passage (1), for example, as low as about 1 m to 1.4 m. Is preferred, but
By making them higher and setting the position where the top shelf (9) on the column (3) is erected to the above-mentioned height,
Above the top shelf (9), the store clerk and the display shelf in the aisle (1)
A conversation space in which customers located outside (A) and (B) can interact with each other may be formed.

A large number of locking holes (10) are formed on both left and right side surfaces of each column (3) at equal intervals in the vertical direction and in two rows in the front and rear directions. (3) passage
Do not use the locking holes (10) on the side surface on the (1) side, that is, the inner surface, and attach the base end of each bracket (8) to the desired locking hole (10) on the outer surface of the column (3). Multiple hooks (not shown)
A pair of brackets (8) (8)
Thereby, both side edges of one shelf board (9) are supported.

In the first embodiment having the above-described structure, the products (shown in the drawings) placed on the shelf (9) and the base plate (7) of each of the display shelves (A) and (B) and displayed. Abbreviated), the display shelf
(A) While being able to be taken out freely from the outside of (B), a clerk (not shown) that has entered the passage (1) is able to take out the passage (1).
It is possible to take in and out from the side, and furthermore, the customer and the clerk can face each other with questions or explanations about the merchandise across the display shelves (A) and (B).

[0018] Even when a plurality of customers ask the store clerk, the store clerk can quickly respond only by moving in the narrow passage (1) in the longitudinal direction or reversing the direction.

FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment of the present invention.
In the second and subsequent embodiments, the same members as those in the first or preceding embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and are not illustrated, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In this example, columns (3) and (3)
A pair of upper and lower connecting rods (5) (6) parallel to the passage (1)
And a vertical rod pointing up and down that connects their ends
A plurality of pillars (3) are sequentially connected along the passage (1) by being connected to each other with a rectangular connection frame (12) composed of (11) and (11).

The connection between the columns (3) and the vertical rods (11) of the connecting frame (12) is performed by bolts penetrating them in the front-rear direction and nuts screwed to them (both not shown). ,
Alternatively, it can be performed by engaging a hook (both not shown) provided on the other side with an engaging hole provided on one of the column (3) and the corresponding vertical rod (11). .

A back panel (13) is detachably attached to the connecting frame (12). In the second embodiment, the display shelves (A) and (B) can be easily formed as long as possible, and the back panel (13) is provided so that the situation in the passage (1) can be reduced. A) Through (B)
Exposure to the outside can be prevented, and the appearance can be improved. Moreover, if you remove the back panel (13),
The displayed goods can be taken in and out from the passage (1) side.

FIG. 3 shows a third embodiment of the present invention.
In this example, at the front end of the passage (1) facing in the front-rear direction,
The foremost pillars of the left and right display shelves (A) and (B) are corner pillars (14) and (14) with chamfered corners, and their upper ends and lower ends are defined as passages (1). They are connected by upper and lower connecting rods (15) and (16) that face in a direction perpendicular to the direction, that is, in the horizontal direction.

In the front and right and left outer surfaces of the corner support (14) and the chamfered portion of the corner where they intersect, a plurality of locking holes (10) similar to the above are formed in two rows each. The front end, the outside and the direction in which the base hook is locked in the locking hole (10) of any height
With a bracket (not shown) similar to the above bracket (8) facing obliquely forward at an angle of °, a shelf board (17) facing the right and left direction orthogonal to the passage (1) and a corner shelf board (18) are formed. Supported.

At the lower end of each corner post (14),
Legs (not shown) similar to the above-mentioned leg (4) facing obliquely forward and at an angle of 45 ° to the outside and in those directions are connected, and on them are orthogonal to the passage (1). A base plate (19) and a corner base plate (20) facing left and right are installed.

In this example, display shelves are provided on both sides of the passage (1).
In addition to arranging (A) and (B), at the front end of passage (1),
Display shelves (C) consisting of corner supports (14), connecting rods (15) (16), shelves (17), corner shelves (18), base plates (19), corner base plates (20), etc. As a result, the display capacity of the product can be increased, and even if the display shelf (C) is interposed, a customer (not shown) in front of the display shelf (C) and a clerk (21) in the aisle (1) talk. There are advantages such as being able to.

FIG. 4 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
In this example, the basic configuration is the same as that of the third embodiment, and various variations are added thereto.

As one of them, a cashier counter top plate (22) is provided at a middle position between some of the columns (3) and (3) on one side of the display shelf (A), and a column (3) ( 3) It is erected so that it protrudes from both the side of the passage (1) and the outside, and the register (23) is placed thereon, and only between the columns (3) and (3), The upper connecting rod (5) connecting the upper ends is omitted.

In the display shelf (A), some of the legs
(4) and the base plate (7) are omitted, and casters (2
4) Two different types of movable bases (25) and (26) are attached, the shape of some shelves (9) is changed, and the front end of the display stand (A) is Connect the rectangular support frames (27).

In this example, one sales block (1) and three display shelves (A), (B) and (C) surrounding it form one independent sales block having a register function. It is suitable as a commodity display device such as a food store in a department store where a plurality of tenants live on the same floor.

FIG. 5 shows a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
In this example, front and rear engagement holes (see FIG. 1) formed on the side of the display shelf (B) on the passage (1) side of a pair of columns (3) and (3) adjacent to each other are formed. A pair of brackets (28)
A hook (not shown) provided at the base end of one (only one of which is shown) is locked, and the counter top plate (29) is supported by both brackets (28) so as to face the passage (1). is there.

In this way, surplus goods, slips and the like can be placed on the counter top plate (29), which is convenient. (30) shows a customer standing outside the display shelf (B).

The height of the column (3) depends on the customer (30) and the clerk (2).
It is preferable that the relationship shown in FIG. 5 is satisfied with respect to 1).

The present invention can be variously modified in addition to the embodiment described above. For example, connecting posts or poles are erected at the upper ends of the respective posts, and a simple tent-shaped roof is supported with the upper ends thereof, or the left and right display shelves (A) (B) at one end of the passage (1) are supported. In the meantime, a door for the clerk to enter and exit may be provided.

[0035]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the clerk and the customer can freely take out the product from the inside and outside of the display shelf, and explain the product and the like from the clerk in the aisle to the spot. The product can be used immediately as a display device for a product such as a dietary supplement that requires an explanation about the product at the time of purchase.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the display shelves arranged along the aisle can be assembled easily and as long as possible in the same manner, and are most suitable as a merchandise device for a store where the layout is frequently changed. It is.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to increase the display capacity of goods without obstructing communication between the clerk in the aisle and the customer outside the display shelf, and to reduce the appearance of the end of the aisle. Can be better.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, surplus goods, slips, and the like can be placed on the counter top plate,
It is convenient for the clerk in the aisle.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the display shelf surrounding the aisle can form one independent sales block having a register function, and a food product of a department store in which a plurality of tenants coexist on the same floor. It is suitable for a product display device at a sales floor or the like.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the support can be stably supported.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a front view of a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 (A) (B) (C) Display shelf (W) Width (1) Passageway (2) Floor surface (3) Prop (4) Leg (5) (6) Connecting rod (7) Base plate (8) Bracket (9) Shelf (10) Lock hole (11) Vertical rod (12) Connecting frame (13) Back panel (14) Corner post (15) (16) Connecting rod (17) Shelf (18) Corner shelf (19) Base plate (20) Corner base plate (21) Clerk (22) Cash register counter top plate (23) Register (24) Caster (25) (26) Moving table (27) Support frame (28) Bracket (29 ) Countertop (30) Customer

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of struts are provided on a floor surface on both sides of a passage through which a person can pass, at appropriate intervals along the passage, and each strut is connected to a connecting rod parallel to the passage. And supports a plurality of shelves on the outer surface of the column with a plurality of brackets locked to the outer surface of the column so that a required conversation space is formed above the uppermost shelf. A merchandise display device characterized by having been made. 2. An adjacent column is connected to each other by a rectangular connecting frame comprising a pair of upper and lower connecting rods parallel to the passage and a vertical rod pointing up and down connecting both ends thereof. The commodity display device according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of pillars can be sequentially connected along the passage. 3. At least at one end of the passage, the columns on both sides are connected by a connecting rod oriented in a direction orthogonal to the passage, and a shelf plate oriented in a direction orthogonal to the passage outside the both posts, The commodity display device according to claim 1, wherein the commodity display device is supported by brackets locked to both columns. 4. The commodity display device according to claim 1, wherein the counter top plate is supported by the column so as to face the passage side of the column. 5. Between some of the columns on one side of the passage,
The commodity display device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a cashier counter top plate is provided, and an upper connecting rod is removed only between the columns. 6. The merchandise display device according to claim 1, wherein a lower leg of each of the columns is provided with a leg rod facing outward.