JP2002300948A - Merchandise display shelf with illumination - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To effectively illuminate display merchandise on shelf plates and to improve a display effect by illuminating the periphery of a column in a wide range with uniform illuminance. SOLUTION: The periphery of the lower end part of a column 1 in a cross shape is covered with an end rail 2 provided with a base shelf plate 5a on an upper end, a plurality of illumination lamps parallel to the column 1 are attached on the outer surface of the column 1 projected upwards from the center part of the base shelf plate 5a at prescribed intervals in a circumferential direction, and the periphery of the respective illumination lamps 20 is covered with a light transmissive cover 4. Also, at the periphery of the cover 4, shelf plates 5e in a plurality of vertical stages are supported by a plurality of brackets 34 extended in a radial direction from the outer surface of the column 1, respectively.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a illuminated tower-shaped product display shelf used for placing and displaying cosmetics and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional product display shelf with illumination,
For example, as described in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-49250, there is a type in which a straight tubular illuminating lamp is accommodated in a central portion of a support, and the periphery thereof is surrounded by a light-transmitting cover.

[0003]

In the case of the above-described conventional product display shelves having an illumination lamp only in the center of the support, the illumination area is limited and the illuminance of the surroundings varies, so that the comparison is difficult. For example, when a large shelf is mounted in a multi-stage manner, the displayed products are not effectively illuminated, or the displayed products are light or dark, and the display effect is reduced. In addition, if a shelf is also provided at the upper end of the column and products are to be displayed on the shelf, the lighting effect of the product is significantly reduced.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and provides an effective illumination of a displayed product by enhancing an illumination area and uniform illuminance, thereby enhancing a display effect. It is an object of the present invention to provide an illuminated product display shelf in which products displayed on an upper shelf plate can be effectively illuminated.

[0005]

According to the present invention, the above-mentioned problem is solved as follows. (1) A plurality of illumination lamps parallel to the support are provided on the outer surface of the support that covers the periphery of the lower end of the support with a curtain plate having a base shelf at the upper end and protrudes above the center of the base shelf. Attached at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction, the periphery of each of these lamps is covered with a translucent cover, and a plurality of upper and lower shelves are respectively extended around the cover in the radial direction from the outer surface of the column. It is provided to be supported by a plurality of protruding brackets.

(2) In the above item (1), a support plate containing an annular illuminating lamp in a recess formed on the upper surface is attached to the upper end of the column, and a translucent shelf plate is mounted on the upper surface of the support plate. Place and fix.

(3) In the above (1) or (2), the cover is fixed by sandwiching the upper and lower ends of the cover between the base shelf plate and the support plate at the upper end of the column.

(4) In the above item (3), recesses are formed on the lower surface of the upper surface of the base shelf plate and the lower surface of the support plate at the upper end of the support column, and the recesses are substantially complementary to the cross sectional shape of the cover. The upper and lower ends are fitted.

(5) In any one of the above items (1) to (4), the cover has a divided structure that individually covers each illumination lamp.

(6) In any one of the above items (1) to (5), the pillar has a cross shape in a plan view, and each illuminating lamp is disposed in four spaces defined thereby.

(7) In any one of the above items (1) to (6), the distal ends of adjacent brackets extending radially from the column are connected to each other by a connecting rod which can support a shelf board. .

(8) In any one of the above items (1) to (7), each of the shelves around the cover has translucency.

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 is a perspective view of the entire product display shelf (A) as viewed from the front, FIG. 2 is a front view of the same, and FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional plan view taken along the line III-III in FIG.
The product display shelf (A) has a tower shape with a height of, for example, about 180 cm.

The product display shelf (A) includes a column (1), a cylindrical curtain plate (2) covering the lower end thereof, and a plurality (four) of lighting fixtures.
(3) and a plurality (4) covering the outer surface thereof and the upper end of the column (1).
), And a plurality of upper and lower (six in this embodiment) flat plate-shaped shelf boards (5a) to (5a) surrounding the cover (4).
f) as a main part.

As shown in FIG. 4, the support column (1) comprises a horizontal base leg (6a) having a rectangular cylindrical cross section, and a rectangular vertical rod (6b) connected to one end of the base leg (6a). It consists of four versatile L-shaped pillars (6), and these pillars (6)
With each other, in a state where the side edges on the back of each vertical rod (6b) are in contact with each other so as to form a cross shape in a plan view, the upper end and the center of both sides of the adjacent vertical rod (6b) By connecting the lower ends with an L-shaped connecting bracket (7),
It is integrated.

Adjuster bolts (8) are attached to the lower surfaces of both ends of the base leg (6a) of each support unit (6), and the uppermost shelf (described later) is attached to the upper end surface of each vertical rod (6b). Board (5
f) A female screw hole (9) is provided for mounting a mounting support plate (26). (10) is a bracket (34) described later, which is vertically arranged in a large number on both sides of the outer surface of each vertical rod (6b).
This is an engagement hole for attachment.

As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the curtain plate (2) comprises four arc-shaped curtain pieces (1) having a length obtained by dividing the circumference into four equal parts.
The two side ends in 1) are connected to each other as follows to be integrated.

That is, the curtain plate (2) is formed by bending the flange pieces (11) facing the centripetal direction formed on both side ends of each curtain piece (11).
a) A plurality of portions are fastened with bolts (12) and nuts (13) to form, for example, a cylindrical shape having a diameter of about 800 mm.

Between the flange pieces (11a) of each of the curtain pieces (11), a horizontal reinforcing rod (14) having an inward U-shape is suspended.
By fastening the outwardly bent pieces (14a) at both ends together with the bolts (12) and the nuts (13) fastening the middle part of the flange pieces (11a), the inner surface of the curtain plate (2) becomes Are reinforced by four reinforcing rods (14) connected in a rectangular frame shape in plan view.
Thereby, even if the curtain plate (2) is large in diameter and thin, it is prevented from bending or deforming in the plate thickness direction.

At the center of the lower end of the inner surface of each curtain piece (11), a downward hook-shaped locking metal fitting (15) that can be fitted to the base leg (6a) of each column (6) without slanting from above. Are fixed by welding.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the curtain plate (2)
Attach the four locking brackets (15) to the base legs (6) of each column (6).
By being fitted to and locked from above a), it is non-rotatably supported on the column 1 with a slight distance from the floor surface F.

Each of the locking members (15) has one hanging piece shorter than the other hanging piece so that it can be attached to and detached from the base leg (6a) without greatly lifting the curtain plate (2). However, it goes without saying that both the hanging pieces may be of the same size. Since the curtain plate (2) has a large diameter, it has a four-part structure in consideration of ease of manufacture and handling. However, when the display shelf (A) is small, it has an integral cylindrical shape. Sometimes. The shape is not limited to a cylindrical shape, but may be a polygon or an ellipse.

The shelf plate (5a) serving as the lowermost base is formed, for example, of a wooden plate into a disk shape slightly larger in diameter than the outer diameter of the curtain plate (2). A through hole (16) having a size that allows insertion of 1) is formed.

As shown in FIG. 5, the shelf plate (5a) has a circular bulging portion (17) formed on the lower surface thereof fitted into the upper end portion of the curtain plate (2) so as to have a diameter. It is placed on the upper end of the curtain plate (2) with the positional deviation in the direction restricted.

The shelf plate (5a) has four upwardly extending slit-shaped grooves (18) formed at the peripheral end of the lower surface of the bulging portion (17).
Is fitted to the upper end of the flange piece (11a) connecting the curtain pieces (11), thereby preventing the curtain plate (2) from rotating.

On the upper surface of the central portion surrounding the through hole (16) of the shelf plate (5a), a flat surface complementary to the outer shape of the cover (4) is formed so that the lower end portion of the cover (4) can be fitted without play. Four fan-shaped recesses (1
9) are formed at 90 ° intervals in the circumferential direction.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 7 (only two lighting fixtures are shown in FIG. 7 for convenience), each of the lighting fixtures (3) is a straight tube type lighting lamp (fluorescent Light) (2
0) and a support (21) for holding both upper and lower ends in an electrically conductive state, the vertical length of which is approximately equal to or slightly smaller than the length of the column (1) projecting from the shelf (5a). There is.

In order to attach each lighting fixture (3) to the support (1), an inward U-shaped support bracket (22) is fixed to the upper and lower portions of the back of the support (21) with screws (23). After that, each support bracket
(22) A downward hook-shaped one formed by expanding outward at the upper end of (22).
The pair of locking claws (22a) (22a) are locked in the upper and lower engaging holes (24) on the adjacent surface of the adjacent vertical rod (6b). Thereby, the four lighting fixtures (3) are attached with the lighting lamps (20) facing outward so as to form a cross in plan view between the vertical rods (6b) (see FIG. 3). ). In addition, each support bracket (22)
Are locked to the side surfaces of the vertical rods (6b) adjacent to each other, so that the vertical rods (6b) are more firmly connected.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 7, each of the covers (4) has a fan shape in plan view with only the back surface opened, and has a vertical length such that the lighting equipment (3) can be accommodated. It is slightly longer than that.

The outer surface of each cover (4) is made up of three rectangular surfaces having the same width. When the four covers (4) are erected around the column (1), the plane shape of each cover (4) corresponds to each vertical rod. It is made to be a regular dodecagon with respect to (6b).

Each cover (4) has its lower end positioned at the bottom shelf.
When the lighting fixtures (3) are erected by fitting them into the four recesses (19) of (5a), almost the entire lighting fixture (3) is accommodated in the cover (4) and covered (see FIG. 3). .

When the cover (4) is erected,
A gap substantially equal to the thickness of the vertical rod (6b) is formed between the opposing surfaces of the adjacent covers (4).

The upper end of each cover (4) erected in the recess (19) of the shelf (5a) is screwed into the female screw hole (9) at the upper end of the column (1) by four bolts (25). Fixed, the top shelf (5f) above
The support plate (26) for mounting is held as follows.

That is, the shelf plate on the lower surface of the support plate (26)
As shown in FIG. 8, four upward concave portions (27) having the same shape as the concave portion (19) are formed at positions facing the concave portions (19) of (5a). (27) is fitted to the upper end of each of the upright covers (4), and the support plate (26) is
Bolt on the upper end of the column (1), and each cover (4)
Is held immovably between the shelf plate (5a) and the support plate (26).

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the support plate (2
On the upper surface of 6), a circular concave portion (29) is formed so that an axial mounting portion (28) is formed at the center portion, and this concave portion (29) is formed.
A light-transmitting glass or synthetic resin shelf plate (5f) is placed on the upper surface of the support plate (26) in a state in which an annular illumination lamp (fluorescent lamp) (30) is housed. .

The shelf plate (5f) is dropped or misaligned by screwing a bolt (31) inserted into the center of the shelf plate from above into the female screw hole (32) of the shaft-like mounting portion (28). Has been prevented.

Each of the middle shelves (5b) to (5e) is made of a translucent glass or synthetic resin, etc.
Is slightly smaller than the diameter of the upper shelf (5f) and slightly larger than the diameter of the uppermost shelf plate (5f). An insertable circular hole (33) is formed. In addition, each shelf (5b)-(5e)
Has a large diameter, and thus has a two-part structure in consideration of the ease of manufacture and handling. However, when a small display shelf is used, a one-piece structure may be used.

FIGS. 3 and 9 show a support structure for the shelves (5b) to (5e). Since the supporting structures of the respective shelves (5b) to (5e) are all the same, FIG. 9 shows only a part of the shelves (5d), and for convenience, only some members common to the shelves (5d). Are not shown.

A pair of plate-like brackets (34) (34) are formed on the outer surface of each of the vertical rods (6b) constituting the column (1). Multiple (3) locking claws (3
5) is engaged with three upper and lower engagement holes (10) arranged side by side on the outer surface of each vertical rod (6b), so that the upper end surfaces are horizontally aligned with each other, and are They are attached at equal intervals of 90 ° through the gap between the covers (see FIG. 3).

At the tip of each bracket (34), an upward stopper piece (36) is provided continuously to prevent the bracket from falling or being displaced by approaching or contacting the outer peripheral surface of the shelf plate (5d). ing.

Between the end portions of the brackets (34) adjacent to each other, a rectangular cylindrical connecting rod (37) bent in an arc having a radius of curvature substantially the same as the peripheral end of the shelf (5d) is provided. It is mounted by mounting brackets (38) fitted to both ends.

That is, the mounting bracket (38) is attached to the bracket (3
A downwardly U-shaped holding base piece (38a) elastically engageable from above at the tip end of 4), and is provided continuously on one side face in the circumferential direction,
Elastic engagement piece (38b) whose tip is folded back downward
In a state where the elastic engagement pieces (38b) are pushed into the rectangular holes at both ends of the connecting rod (37) to be elastically fitted, the holding base piece is
By fitting (38a) from above into the tip of the bracket (34), each connecting rod (37) aligns its upper end surface with the adjacent bracket (34) so that they are almost flush with each other. (See FIG. 10).

In this manner, each bracket (34) is
(1) and four connecting rods (37) to adjacent brackets (3
4) Install them in between, and put the half-shelves (5d) of the two-part structure on their upper surfaces by half and butt each other,
The shelf plate (5d) is stably supported by each bracket (34) and the connecting rod (37), and is prevented from being displaced by the stopper piece (36) at the tip of the bracket (34).

Although not shown, the bracket (34)
And a cushioning material such as rubber may be attached to the entire upper surface of the connecting rod (37) or at a plurality of places, and in this case, the lower surface of the shelf plate (5d) made of glass may be scratched, Damage and the like are prevented, and slippage is reduced, so that more stable support is provided.

If the brackets (34) of each step and the connecting rods (37) are assembled and all the shelves (5b) to (5e) are placed in the above manner, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. Such a tower-shaped product display shelf (A) is completed, and various cosmetics and the like can be placed and displayed on the shelf plates (5a) to (5f) of each stage.

As described above, in the display shelf (A) of the above-described embodiment, four lighting fixtures that are vertically oriented between the adjacent vertical rods (6b) of the cross-shaped support (1).
Since (3) is arranged so as to have a cross shape in plan view,
The periphery of the column (1) is illuminated over a wide area in the downward and longitudinal directions, and the illuminance is also increased.

Therefore, the upper and lower surfaces of each shelf (5a) to (5e) except for the uppermost shelf (5f) are effectively illuminated, and the lighting effect of the goods placed on them is large. Therefore, the display effect is enhanced.

The uppermost translucent shelf plate (5f) is also an annular illuminating lamp housed in the concave portion (29) of the lower support plate (26).
Since the illumination is performed by (30), the goods placed thereon are also effectively illuminated, and the display effect can be enhanced.

Further, since each of the lighting fixtures (3) is disposed in the space between the adjacent vertical rods (6), the projecting dimension of the lighting fixtures (3) from the columns (1) is reduced, and the lighting fixtures (3) are reduced. (3)
Since the radial dimension of the cover (4) accommodating the shelf can be minimized, it is possible to prevent the effective area of the product display surface on each of the shelf boards (5a) to (5e) from being reduced.

The lower end of the column (1) is covered with a curtain plate (2), and most of the periphery of each vertical rod (6b) is a bracket (34).
Since the cover is covered with the cover (4) leaving a gap for insertion, the appearance is improved.

The upper and lower ends of each cover (4) are
Recesses (19) (2) formed on the upper surface of (5a) and the lower surface of support plate (26)
Since it is fitted simply by being fitted to 7) and held down by the support plate (26), its attachment and removal is extremely easy.

Each of the lighting fixtures (3) is also mounted by merely engaging the upper and lower two support fittings (22) with the engaging holes (24) of the adjacent vertical rod (6b). Very easy to attach and detach.

Four arc-shaped connecting rods (37) are attached between the tips of the adjacent brackets (34), and the shelf boards (5b) to (5e) are connected by the connecting rods (37) and the brackets (34). ) Is supported stably even if it has a large diameter and a relatively large weight. In addition, since the upward stopper piece (36) is provided at the tip of the bracket (34), there is no danger that the shelves (5b) to (5e) will drop or be displaced laterally.

The strut (1) is composed of four versatile L-shaped struts alone (6), which are commonly used as struts for display shelves and the like, and are connected in a cross shape. Yes and good stability.

The vertical rods (6b) adjacent to each other in each column (6) are connected to each other by a plurality of upper and lower L-shaped connecting brackets.
Since it is connected not only by (7) but also by the upper and lower two support brackets (22) for mounting the lighting equipment (3), the column alone (6)
Can be increased in bonding strength.

The curtain plate (2) includes four arc-shaped curtain pieces (11).
Since the flange pieces (11a) bent inward are connected to each other at the peripheral edge to form a cylindrical shape, four places in the circumferential direction are reinforced by the flange pieces (11a) to increase the diameter. Even when the strength increases.

Further, since the intermediate portions of the flange pieces (11a) of the respective curtain pieces (11) are connected by the reinforcing rod (14), the
The strength of (2) increases.

Further, at the lower end portion of the inner surface of the curtain plate (2), four downwardly-U-shaped locking metal fittings (15) are fixed, and these are fixed to the base legs (6a) of the support columns (6) alone. Mating from above, curtain plate
(2) is attached to the four base legs (6a).
Positioning of the curtain plate (2) with respect to (1) is facilitated, and the curtain plate (2) does not rotate and move in the circumferential direction to cause positional displacement. In addition, since one hanging piece of the locking member (15) is shorter than the other hanging piece, it is not necessary to lift the curtain plate (2) greatly when attaching or detaching it.

It should be noted that in the above embodiment, four pillars alone
The struts (1) are formed by connecting the (6) in a cross shape in plan view, but the three struts (6) may be joined back to back at intervals of 120 ° in the circumferential direction.

In this case, three luminaires (3) are arranged in the space between the adjacent vertical rods (6b), and the cover for accommodating the three luminaires is formed in a fan shape of approximately 120 °, and The shelf (5a) holding the cover and the recesses (19) (2) of the support plate (26)
The shape of 7) may be adapted to the shape of the cover.

Further, since the mounting angle of each bracket (34) with respect to the column is widened, the connecting rod mounted at the tip end
The circumference of (37) also becomes large. In the above embodiment, each shelf (5a)
Although (5f) is circular, it may be square, elliptical, or any other appropriate shape. In this case, the length of the bracket (34) may be changed according to its shape and size.

Further, the middle shelves (5b) to (5e) may be opaque. When the shelves (5b) to (5e) are relatively small and light, the connecting rod (37) may be omitted.

As a small product display shelf (A), a single support column
When the connection strength of (6) is not so required, the number of the connecting fittings (7) may be reduced or omitted, and the vertical rods (6b) may be connected to each other only by the lighting fixture mounting support fittings (22). is there.

In the above embodiment, each lighting fixture (3) is covered with an individual cover (4), but all the lighting fixtures (4) are covered.
May be covered by a single cover such as a cylinder or a polygon.

At this time, the bracket (34) is attached to the cover.
It is sufficient to provide a slit-shaped long hole that can be inserted in the vertical direction and that can be inserted in the vertical direction.

[0066]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the periphery of the cover is illuminated over a wide area by the plurality of illumination lamps which face in the vertical direction, the products placed on the shelf boards in each step can be effectively used. It is illuminated and enhances its display effect. In addition, the shelf board of each step,
Since it is illuminated with almost uniform illuminance by multiple illumination lights,
There is no darkness or darkness in the displayed products.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the uppermost shelf is also illuminated more effectively from below, the display effect of the goods described therein can be enhanced.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the cover can be easily mounted in a fixed state without using any special mounting means, and the cover can be easily attached and detached. Become.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the positioning of the cover is facilitated and the misalignment of the cover is prevented.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when any one of the lamps is replaced, the cover only needs to be attached and detached, so that the workability is improved.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, since the illuminating lamp does not greatly protrude outward from the column, the cover for covering the column is also reduced in size, and the effective area of the product display surface of each shelf is reduced. Can be prevented.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the shelf can be stably supported.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the upper surface of each shelf is illuminated by the light transmitted from below, so that the displayed products can be illuminated more effectively.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is also a front view.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional plan view taken along the line III-III of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a support, a curtain, and a shelf of a base.

FIG. 5 is a vertical sectional front view showing a state in which a curtain plate and a shelf plate are attached to a lower end portion of a column.

6 is a cross-sectional plan view taken along the line VI-VI of FIG.

FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing how to attach the lighting fixture, the cover, the support plate, and the uppermost shelf plate to the column.

FIG. 8 is a vertical sectional front view of the support plate.

FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing how to attach the brackets to the columns and the shelves at the respective steps.

FIG. 10 is an enlarged perspective view of a mounting member and a connecting rod mounting portion of the bracket.

[Explanation of symbols]

 (1) Prop (2) Curtain board (3) Lighting equipment (4) Cover (5a)-(5f) Shelf (6) Prop alone (6a) Base leg (6b) Vertical rod (7) Connecting bracket (8) Adjuster bolt (9) Female thread hole (10) Engagement hole (11) Curtain piece (11a) Flange piece (12) Bolt (13) Nut (14) Reinforcing rod (14a) Outward bent piece (15) Locking bracket (16) Through hole (17) Swelling part (18) Concave groove (19) Concave part (20) Illumination lamp (21) Support (22) Support bracket (22a) Locking claw (23) Screw (24) Engage Hole (25) Bolt (26) Support plate (27) Concave part (28) Mounting part (29) Concave part (30) Lighting (31) Bolt (32) Female screw hole (33) Circular hole (34) Bracket (35) Locking claw (36) Stopper piece (37) Connecting rod (38) Mounting bracket (38a) Holding base piece (38b) Elastic engagement piece (A) Product display shelf (F) Floor surface

Continued on the front page F-term (reference) 3B110 HA19 3B118 AA11 BA08 BA12 BB04 BB13 BB15 CA02 CA10

Claims (8)

[Claims] A plurality of illuminating lamps parallel to the pillar are provided on the outer surface of the pillar that covers the periphery of the lower end of the pillar with a curtain plate having a base shelf at the upper end and protrudes above the center of the base shelf. Are mounted at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction, the periphery of each of the lighting lamps is covered with a translucent cover, and a plurality of upper and lower shelves are radiated from the outer surface of the support column around the cover, respectively. An illuminated product display shelf provided by being supported by a plurality of brackets extending to the shelf. 2. A support plate containing an annular illuminating lamp in a concave portion formed on the upper surface is attached to the upper end of the support, and a translucent shelf plate is mounted and fixed on the upper surface of the support plate. The illuminated product display shelf according to claim 1, wherein: 3. The illuminated product display shelf according to claim 1, wherein the cover is fixed by sandwiching the upper and lower ends of the cover between a base shelf plate and a support plate at an upper end of a column. 4. A lower surface of the upper surface of the base shelf plate and a lower surface of the support plate at the upper end of the column are provided with concave portions substantially complementary to the cross-sectional shape of the cover, and the upper and lower ends of the cover are fitted into these concave portions. The product display shelf with illumination according to claim 3. 5. The illuminated product display shelf according to claim 1, wherein the cover has a divided structure that individually covers each of the illumination lamps. 6. The illuminated product display shelf according to claim 1, wherein the column has a cross shape in a plan view, and each of the illuminating lamps is disposed in four spaces defined thereby. 7. The illuminated product display according to claim 1, wherein the distal ends of adjacent brackets extending radially from the support pillar are connected to each other by a connecting rod capable of supporting a shelf board. shelf. 8. The illuminated product display shelf according to claim 1, wherein each of the shelves around the cover has translucency.