JP2002238672A - Shelf supporting structure - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To tilt shelves by making an effective use of existing members. SOLUTION: In a shelf supporting structure 100 comprised of an erected column member 1 and a shelf receiving member 2 removably mounted to the column member 1 and supporting a shelf, an adapter 4 which can be mounted to and dismounted from the column member 1 and the shelf receiving member 2 and tilting the shelf supporting surface of the shelf receiving member 2 is interposed between the column member 1 and the shelf receiving member 2.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention belongs to the technical field of a shelf support structure which is attached to a column member and supports a shelf board by a shelf receiving member.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As shown in FIG. 10, a general shelf support structure includes a column member 1 (commonly referred to as a gacha column) having a plurality of engagement grooves 11 provided vertically at a certain interval in a vertical direction. An engaging claw 21 for engaging the engaging groove 11 of the column member 1 is provided, and the shelf receiving member 2 is detachably attached to the column member 1 and supports the shelf plate 3.
(Commonly known as gacha). Column member 1 of shelf receiving member 2
The height of the mounting on the shelf (supporting height of the shelf plate 3) can be selectively adjusted according to the interval between the engaging grooves 11 of the column member 1.

For this general shelf support structure, for example, a product display unit A as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-24091 is installed and used as shown in FIG. The product display unit A is provided with a display bottom made up of a roller. The product B is provided by tilting the shelf receiving member 2 toward the front or putting a clog on a rear portion of the display bottom of the roller. Is taken out, the following product B slides down automatically and is positioned in the front row.

[0004] Examples of the product B to be placed here include soft drinks, dairy products, and the like sold in convenience stores, supermarkets, drug stores, and the like.
It is a product with a flat bottom or a product with a slight protrusion, such as medicinal drinks, cosmetics, and detergents, and is a product placed in a can, bottle, paper pack, or the like.

When the commodity display unit A is used in this general shelf support structure and clogs are put on the rear part of the display bottom of the roller, the rear part of the display bottom of the commodity display unit A and the rear side of the shelf plate 3 become A dead space is formed between them, and there is a problem that the space efficiency in displaying the product B is inferior.

FIG. 12 shows a shelf support structure in which the shelf receiving member 2 is inclined forward and the shelf itself is inclined.

The conventional shelf support structure has a plurality of locking claws (here, 21) so that the angle of the shelf receiving member 2 can be adjusted.
a, 21b) to make the mounting angle of the shelf receiving member 2 with respect to the column member 1 variable.

Further, as a shelf support structure for inclining the shelf board itself, for example, there is one described in Registered Utility Model No. 3017629. This conventional shelf support structure has a plurality of locking claws, and has a curved mounting surface of an engagement groove of the shelf receiving member, so that the mounting angle of the shelf receiving member with respect to the column member is variable.

[0009]

Since various products are often displayed in a horizontal state, the shelf receiving member 2 is basically provided with a horizontal state.
In the conventional shelf support structure shown in FIG. 2, the shelf receiving member 2 is designed so that a horizontal state can be obtained with the locking claws 21b. In consideration of the fact that the shelf 3, the product display unit A, and the product are placed above the shelf receiving member 2, the positions of the locking claws 21 a that secure the strength and tilt the shelf receiving member 2 are designed. .

Here, if the design is such that the distance S between the locking claws 21b and 21a in FIG. 12 is small, there is a possibility that the intermediate portion 21c may be deformed during the loading and use of the product, causing the product to drop. There is. Therefore, the distance S is designed to have a necessary and sufficient strength. Then, the inclination angle θ necessarily obtained is about 7 °.

However, when the shelf plate is inclined up to 7 °, the speed at which the product rolls on the rollers is increased, and there is a problem that the product may be dropped. Of course, if the plate thickness of the shelf receiving member 2 is increased, the intermediate portion 2 between the locking claws 21b and 21a
Although the strength of 1c can be increased, there are many adverse effects such as deterioration of assemblability and increase in cost due to an increase in weight.

Although it is best that θ is about 4 °, the shelf receiving member 2 has a great number of variations depending on the combination with the column member 1 and the shape of the shelf board placed thereon, and is inclined at 4 °. There are too many variations in setting the shelf receiving member 2 that has been set as a product, and there is a problem of complicated product management and a problem of an increase in manufacturing cost.

[0013] In addition, the structure disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3017629 is basically designed so that a horizontal state can be obtained. Therefore, the problem is not solved by the structure of the stepped locking claw.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a shelf support structure capable of inclining a shelf board at an ideal angle by effectively utilizing existing members. And

[0015]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the shelf support structure according to the present invention employs the following means.

That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a shelf support structure comprising a standing pillar member and a shelf receiving member which is detachably attached to the pillar member and supports the shelf. An adapter capable of inclining the supporting surface of the shelf of the shelf receiving member is interposed between the column member and the shelf receiving member.

According to this means, the shelf can be inclined simply by interposing the adapter between the column member and the shelf receiving member.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the shelf support structure of the first aspect, the pillar member has an engagement groove, and the shelf receiving member has an engagement claw engageable with the engagement groove of the pillar member. Is provided,
The adapter is provided with an engagement claw that engages with the engagement groove of the column member and an engagement groove that engages with the engagement claw of the shelf receiving member, and a mounting surface of the engagement groove of the adapter is provided with an engagement claw of the adapter. Characterized by being inclined with respect to the mounting surface.

In this means, the column member, the shelf receiving member, and the adapter are attached and detached by the engagement structure including the engagement groove and the engagement claw.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the shelf support structure according to the first or second aspect, the shelf receiving member has an engaging claw that can be adjusted to a plurality of levels of shelf angles, and the inclination angle of the shelf by the adapter. Is set to an angle between the shelf angles that can be set by the shelf receiving member.

In this means, the shelf board is set at an angle between the shelf angles in addition to the shelf angle that can be set by the shelf receiving member.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the shelf support structure according to the first or second aspect, the inclination angle of the shelf by the adapter is set to 2 ° to 6 °, more preferably 3 ° to 5 °. It is characterized by having done.

In this means, an angle of inclination of the shelf which is ideal for the product to advance by the roller is provided.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the shelf support structure according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, at least one engagement claw of the adapter is provided at an upper portion of the adapter, and an engagement claw is provided at a lower portion of the adapter. Alternatively, an engaging piece having no claw is provided.

According to this means, the load of the shelf plate or the product is supported by the engaging claws provided on the upper portion of the adapter, and the roll is prevented by the engaging claws provided on the upper portion of the adapter or the engaging pieces having no claws. I do.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the shelf support structure according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the adapter comprises a main body member having an engagement groove and a claw having an engagement claw. The main body member has a plurality of perforations on one of the surfaces adjacent to the surface on which the engagement groove is formed, and the main body member and the claw member are joined via the perforations. It is characterized by having.

According to this means, the main body member and the claw member can be joined by providing the main body member with a plurality of perforations on one surface adjacent to the surface on which the engagement groove is formed. I do.

[0028]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a shelf support structure according to the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

1 and 2 show an embodiment (1) of a shelf support structure according to the present invention. FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a shelf support structure 100 according to the present invention. Figure 1
It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the assembled state of FIG.

The shelf support structure 100 includes a column member 1, an adapter 4 engaging with the column member 1, and a shelf receiving member 2 engaging with the adapter 4.

The column member 1 is formed of a metal material in the shape of a rectangular tube, and is vertically erected by a support member (not shown). The front surface 12 of the column member 1 is formed as a flat surface and is maintained as a vertical surface. A large number of slit-shaped engagement grooves 11 are provided on the front surface 12 at regular intervals in the vertical direction.

The shelf receiving member 2 is formed of a metal material in a plate shape. The side end surface 22 of the shelf receiving member 2 on the column member 1 side is formed as a flat surface that can contact the front surface 12 of the column member 1. The side end face 22 has two L-shaped engaging claws 21,
The engaging claw 2 has a shape capable of engaging with the engaging groove 11 of the column member 1 and is engaged with the engaging groove 44 of the adapter 4.
1 is protrudingly provided. A support surface 23 that is widely bent to support the shelf 3 is formed on an upper end surface orthogonal to the side end surface 22.

The adapter 4 is formed of a metal material into a rectangular tube shape, and is interposed between the column member 1 and the shelf receiving member 2. The rear surface 41 of the adapter 4 is formed as a flat surface capable of contacting the front surface 12 of the column member 1, and the front surface 42 of the adapter 4 is formed as a flat surface capable of contacting the side end surface 22 of the shelf receiving member 2. The rear surface 41 and the front surface 42 are non-parallel surfaces approaching downward from above.

On the rear surface 41 of the adapter 4, three engaging claws 43 for engaging with the engaging grooves 11 of the column member 1 are provided so as to protrude. Then, on the front surface 42 of the adapter 4,
Four slit-shaped engagement grooves 44 are provided at regular intervals in the vertical direction so that the engagement claws 21 of the shelf receiving member 2 are engaged. That is, the mounting surface 42 of the engaging groove 44 of the adapter 4 is inclined with respect to the mounting surface 41 of the engaging claw 43 of the adapter 4.

Therefore, by attaching the adapter 4 to the column member 1 and attaching the shelf receiving member 2 to the adapter 4, the shelf receiving member 2 moves the support surface 23 and the shelf plate 3 with respect to the horizontal plane L as shown in FIG. To be attached at an angle θ.

According to this embodiment, the shelf plate 3 can be inclined by using the existing column member 1 and the shelf receiving member 2 without being changed, and it is not necessary to increase the variations of the shelf receiving member 2. Therefore, total costs including production costs and management costs are reduced.

The conventional shelf support structure shown in FIG. 12 is a structure in which the mounting angle of the shelf receiving member 2 can be obtained in two stages of 0 ° (horizontal) and 7 °. 1)
When this adapter 4 is used in this shelf support structure, its inclination angle is set to an angle between 0 ° and 7 ° as shown in FIG. As a result, the angle θ of the shelf 3 can be obtained in three stages, that is, 7 degrees from the horizontal and an angle therebetween.

It is known that the ideal value of the angle θ of the shelf 3 is 4 ° on average in many cases. is there. However, depending on the type of product or roller, it may be better to use a small inclination angle. Therefore, the inclination angle θ of the adapter 4 is set to 2 ° to 6 °, more preferably 3 ° to 5 °. To

In the shelf support structure 100 of this embodiment (1), two engaging claws 43 are provided at the upper portion, and one engaging claw 43 is provided at the lower portion and one engaging claw is provided. Instead, there may be one at the top and two at the bottom.

Further, the engaging claw 43 of the adapter 4 and the engaging groove 4
If the position of 4 is shifted, the mounting height of the shelf receiving member 2 is finely adjusted by adjusting the insertion position of the engaging groove 11 of the column member 1 and the engaging claw 21 of the shelf receiving member 2. It is also possible.

In this embodiment, the shelf receiving members 2,
Since there is no change in the support structure between the shelves 3, the selection of the shelves 3 is not limited. Incidentally, it is also possible to configure a display bottom made up of the rollers of the above-mentioned product display unit A on the shelf 3 itself.

FIGS. 3 and 4 show an embodiment (2) of a shelf support structure according to the present invention.

This shelf support structure 110 has only one engaging claw 43 of the adapter 4 of the above-described embodiment (1) and is inserted into the engaging groove 11 of the column member 1 at the lower part. One non-matching plate-shaped detent 45 is provided.

According to this embodiment, the load applied to the shelf 3 is supported by one engagement claw 43 of the adapter 4, and the support 45 is stabilized by the vibration stopper 45 of the adapter 4. Therefore, since the number of the engagement claws 43 of the adapter 4 is reduced, the structure of the adapter 4 is simplified, and the manufacturing cost is reduced. The other actions and effects are substantially the same as those of the above-described embodiment (1).

FIGS. 5 and 6 show an embodiment (3) of a shelf support structure according to the present invention.

The shelf support structure 120 includes the symmetric L-shaped pieces 4a, 4b and the L-shaped pieces 4a in which the engaging claws 43 are vertically divided into two pieces. 4
b.

According to this embodiment, the adapter 4 can be assembled by processing a plate material and driving pins.
Can be easily manufactured. The engagement groove 44 of the adapter 4 is formed between the pins 4c of the open portions of the two L-shaped pieces 4a and 4b assembled in a U-shape. The other operations and effects are substantially the same as those of the first embodiment.

FIGS. 7 and 8 show an embodiment (4) of a shelf support structure according to the present invention.

The shelf support structure 130 is composed of the L-shaped piece 4d having the engaging claw 43 formed thereon and the flanged pin 4e driven into the L-shaped piece 4d. It is configured.

According to this embodiment, the adapter 4 can be assembled by processing a plate material and driving pins.
Can be easily manufactured. The engagement groove 44 of the adapter 4 is formed between the L-shaped piece 4d and the pin 4e. The flange of the pin 4e prevents the engaging claw 21 of the shelf receiving member 2 from being detached. The other actions and effects are substantially the same as those of the above-described embodiment (1).

FIG. 11 shows an embodiment (5) of the shelf support structure according to the present invention, and shows the structure of the adapter 4.

This adapter 4 is an integral part of the adapter 4 of the above-described embodiment (3) in which L-shaped pieces 4a and 4b are bent in a U-shape. 4c is inserted.

According to this embodiment, the adapter 4 can be assembled by bending a plate material and driving pins, and the manufacture of the adapter 4 becomes easy. Engagement groove 44 of adapter 4
Is formed between the pins 4c at the opening of the U-shaped member. The other actions and effects are substantially the same as those of the above-described embodiment (1).

FIGS. 13A and 13B show an embodiment (6) of the shelf support structure according to the present invention, and show the structure of the adapter 4. FIG. FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the shelf support structure 140 using the adapter 4 of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 13 (b), this adapter 4 has an engagement groove 44 on the joint surface of the engagement claw 43 in the U-shaped member of the above-mentioned embodiment (5). Body member 4
5 and a plate-shaped claw member 46 having a joint 4g and integrally formed with an engagement claw.

The main body member 45 is provided with a plurality of perforations 4 f on one surface adjacent to the surface on which the engagement groove 44 is formed, and the claw member 46 inserted into the main body member 45 is provided.
Are joined through the perforations 4f.

According to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13A, the joint 4g of the claw member 46 is inserted into the open portion of the main body member 45. The main body member 45 is set on the fixed electrode so that the perforations 4 f face upward, and the perforations 4 f are formed.
The movable electrode section is inserted from f and is brought into contact with the joining section 4g to flow an electric current. When the temperature of the portion where the electrode is in contact reaches the melting temperature, spot welding is performed by applying pressure and welding.

The perforations 4f facilitate spot welding and improve productivity. Also,
The plurality of perforations 4f have the effect and effect of reducing the weight.

In the present embodiment, the main body member 45 and the plate-like claw member 46 which are bent in a U-shape are employed.
The shape is not limited as long as the components include the components of each member. Further, although spot welding is employed as the joining, other welding such as arc welding can be applied, and rivet joining other than welding can also be applied.

Therefore, the introduction of the perforations 4f according to the present embodiment enables spot welding to be joined, and a simplified production can be provided. Also, in this embodiment,
Since the main body member 45 and the claw member 46 are joined by only one joining, the reduction of the manufacturing cost can be further promoted. For other actions and effects,
It is performed almost in the same manner as the above-described embodiment (1).

As described above, in addition to the embodiment shown in the drawings, it is also possible to apply a structure in which the column member 1 and the shelf receiving member 2 are screwed.

[0062]

As described above, in the shelf support structure according to the present invention, the shelf plate can be inclined only by interposing the adapter between the column member and the shelf receiving member, so that the existing member can be effectively used. There is an effect that the shelf can be inclined. Therefore, since it is not necessary to increase the variations of the shelf receiving member 2, the total cost including the production cost and the management cost is reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an embodiment (1) of a shelf support structure according to the present invention.
It is a perspective view of the disassembled state which shows.

FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of an assembled state of FIG.

FIG. 3 is an embodiment (2) of a shelf support structure according to the present invention.
FIG.

FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of the use state of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is an embodiment (3) of a shelf support structure according to the present invention.
FIG.

FIG. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view of the use state of FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is an embodiment (4) of a shelf support structure according to the present invention.
FIG.

8 is a longitudinal sectional view of the use state of FIG.

FIG. 9 is an embodiment (1) of a shelf support structure according to the present invention.
It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the effect of.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a general shelf support structure.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a main part of a shelf supporting structure according to an embodiment (5) of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a longitudinal sectional view of a conventional shelf support structure in a used state.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a main part showing an embodiment (6) of a shelf support structure according to the present invention.

FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view showing a shelf supporting structure according to an embodiment (6) of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Column member 2 Shelf receiving member 3 Shelf plate 4 Adapter 11 Engagement groove 21 Engagement claw 43 Engagement claw 44 Engagement groove 45 Main body member 46 Claw member 100 Shelf support structure 110 Shelf support structure 120 Shelf support structure 130 Shelf support structure 140 Shelf support structure

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A shelf support structure comprising a standing pillar member and a shelf receiving member detachably attached to the pillar member and supporting a shelf, the shelf supporting member being detachable from both the pillar member and the shelf receiving member. A shelf support structure characterized in that an adapter for inclining the support surface of the shelf is interposed between the column member and the shelf receiving member. 2. The shelf support structure according to claim 1, wherein the pillar member has an engagement groove, and the shelf receiving member has an engagement claw that can engage with the engagement groove of the pillar member. The adapter is provided with an engagement claw that engages with the engagement groove of the column member and an engagement groove that engages with the engagement claw of the shelf receiving member. A shelf support structure characterized by being inclined with respect to the mounting surface. 3. The shelf supporting structure according to claim 1, wherein the shelf receiving member has an engagement claw adjustable to a plurality of levels of shelf angles, and the inclination angle of the shelf by the adapter is controlled by the shelf receiving member. A shelf support structure characterized by an angle between settable shelf angles. 4. The shelf support structure according to claim 1, wherein an inclination angle of the shelf by the adapter is 2 ° to 6 °.
°, and more preferably 3 ° to 5 °. 5. The shelf supporting structure according to claim 1, wherein at least one engaging claw of the adapter is provided at an upper portion of the adapter, and no engaging claw or claw is provided at a lower portion of the adapter. A shelf support structure provided with an engagement piece. 6. The shelf support structure according to claim 1, wherein the adapter comprises a main body member having an engagement groove and a claw member having an engagement claw. The main body member has a plurality of perforations on one surface adjacent to the surface on which the engagement groove is formed, and the main body member and the claw member are joined via the perforations. And shelf support structure.