JP2016532493A - Channel system for rack wall in rack system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a rack rear wall 1 for a modular rack system. This module rack system suppresses the deflection of the rear wall 1 of the rack in the fixed state, and closes the gap between the two rear walls 1 arranged on the other in the light-shielded state. The invention achieves the object by means of the rack wall 1 having an element 3 extending from one of the two longitudinal ends in the depth direction of the rear wall of the rack, the element 3 being recessed in the width direction. 4 or convex portion 5. In a preferred embodiment, the rack rear wall 1 has such portions 3 at both longitudinal ends so that the same rack rear wall 1 can be placed underneath the rear wall 1 according to the invention or Since it can be arranged at the top, it is possible to obtain an improvement in flexibility and the above-mentioned advantages. In a further preferred embodiment, the projection 5 acts as a groove with the recess 4 below and above each rear wall 1.

Description

  The modular rack system is characterized in that it can be easily assembled from individual parts and disassembled into individual parts. This allows the modular rack system to be assembled in a simple procedure at its intended location and set and / or modified according to local needs. In the field of store equipment, the product range must always be changed, and functions such as individual changes are required. Therefore, the module rack system is particularly useful in the field of store equipment (simple assembly). , Setting / changing according to needs). Further, the modular structure is advantageous to the manufacturer of the module rack system because individual parts can be easily stored and moved in the disassembled state.

  In general, a modular rack system is configured by a rack column having a plurality of holes, and this column is vertically installed on a footrest. Further, the modular rack system is fixed to punch holes of mounting brackets that are horizontally oriented to support the rack shelves. Rack walls between rack posts are provided for visual reasons and to prevent the product from falling backwards. In many cases, the concept of individual light is created so that the product is fully emphasized under optimal lighting to improve the visual presentation of the products arranged in the rack. In some cases, the necessary light source is located behind the rear wall of the rack, for example to allow indirect lighting of the product or sales floor.

  The modular rack wall known from the prior art has a hook, which is secured to the punch holes in the two rack posts spaced apart from each other by means of this hook, whereby The position of the rear end of the surface of the rack shelf where the product is arranged is defined. Further, by fixing the rear wall of the rack, the rack column is stabilized against the inclination of the side surface. However, as a disadvantage of such a rack system, if a plurality of rack rear walls are fixed up and down, the boundary region between two adjacent rack walls arranged up and down does not shield from light. That means that an observer looking at the gap between the two rack walls in the shelf will have an undesired visual impression due to the light source located behind the rear wall.

  This annoying visual effect is the result of manufacturing tolerances that do not allow shading seals on the rack walls that are placed one above the other. On the other hand, the deflection of the fixed rack rear wall that occurs over a period of time contributes to this negative impact. In general, this deflection is based on the weight of the rack wall itself. Furthermore, there is a possibility that a small amount of warpage occurs in the rack wall due to the shear force generated after moving from the rack column to the rack wall after a certain period of use.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a rack for a modular rack system that eliminates the defects described later at least in part, is easy to manufacture, is stable, and at the same time allows a light-shielded gap on the upper and lower rack walls Is to provide a wall.

  This problem is solved at least in part by the rear wall of the rack as defined in claim 1. The rear wall of the rack according to the invention as claimed in claim 1 allows a light-shielded gap to the rear wall of a further rack arranged one above the other and of the wall of the rack against deflection in the assembled state. Contributes to stability. In a corresponding way, the invention can also be applied to the side walls of the rack.

  The dependent claims further refer to preferred improvements in the rear wall of the rack.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail by means of the drawings.

It is a front view which shows the two rack rear walls arrange | positioned up and down.

It is a side view which shows the two rack rear walls arrange | positioned up and down.

FIG. 3 shows the portion indicated by the auxiliary circle A in FIG. 2 in the enlarged display.

  In order to facilitate a clear description of the present invention, coordinates fixed to the rear wall of the rack are introduced, which will be clarified by means of FIGS. 1 and 2, as will be described later.

  The longitudinal direction (this longitudinal direction corresponds to the horizontal direction when the rack rear wall is fixed) is a direction extending from one side of the rack rear wall provided with connection means. The connecting means is for fixing a rack column to the other side of the rack rear wall provided with the connecting means.

  A direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction as a width direction (this width direction corresponds to a vertical direction when the rear wall of the rack is fixed) is defined in a plane formed by the rack rear wall. . Accordingly, the width direction is defined so as to extend from one longitudinal edge of the rack rear wall to the other longitudinal edge of the rack rear wall.

  The depth direction is orthogonal to the longitudinal direction and the width direction. Thereby, the depth direction indicates the depth of the rack in a state where the rack rear wall is fixed.

  The rack rear wall 1 shown in FIG. 1 has a substantially rectangular base plate 2 and is fixed to a vertical rack column (not shown) on the side of the rack whose width is defined via a connecting means 6. Has been. The gap area in the two rack walls 1 is closed by light shielding means, and stabilizes the two rack walls 1 against the deflection of the rack wall 1 occurring in a fixed state.

  FIG. 2 shows a side surface of the rack wall 1 which is arranged vertically in FIG. The connecting means 6 formed as a hook is visually recognized and is configured to engage with each punch hole in the vertical rack column in a fixed state. Furthermore, each rack wall has an element 3 extending from the base plate surface 2 in the depth direction of the rack wall at one of the longitudinal ends. The gap area indicated by the auxiliary circle A will be described in more detail below.

  FIG. 3 shows in detail the gap area A between the walls 1 of the two racks. FIG. 3 shows the exact shape of the element 3 extending in the depth direction from the base plate surface. The rack wall has an element 3 extending in the depth direction at a longitudinal end thereof. This depth direction is perpendicular to the base plate surface of the base plate 2. Further, the element 3 has a concave portion 4 extending in the width direction and / or a convex portion 5 extending in the width direction. The said recessed part represents the element descend | falling from the said longitudinal edge to each opposing longitudinal edge in the width direction. The said convex part represents the element which protrudes away from the said longitudinal edge to each opposing longitudinal edge in the width direction. In the present embodiment described in FIG. 3, the lower rack rear wall 2 shows the element 3 in the form of a convex portion 5. The upper rack rear wall has an element 3 formed as a recess 4 at its adjacent side edge. For this reason, the convex part 5 in the rear wall of the rack arrange | positioned below can be match | combined. The concave part 4 and the convex part 5 interact with each other as the groove part 4 and the protrusion part 5 in the channel system.

  Thereby, a light-shielded gap between the two rack rear walls 1 can be provided. The user at the front of the rack rear wall 1 receives an unchanging visual impression that can be designed as desired by each illumination regardless of the lighting conditions behind the rack rear wall. Furthermore, the convex part 5 and the concave part 4 in the two rack rear walls arranged above and below advantageously contribute to the stability of the fixed rack rear wall 1 against deflection.

  Thereby, illumination can be installed in the area of the rack structure behind the rack rear wall 1 without further work results. At the same time, the light source does not shine through the gap area in the rack wall 1. Thereby, the visual impression of the user of the rack rear wall is not impaired by this light source arranged behind the rack rear wall. Furthermore, the support function, which is generated from the element 3 and has an elastic force for the rack rear wall arranged above, is advantageous against the deflection of the rack rear wall that normally occurs over time.

FIG. 2 shows a side surface of the rack wall 1 which is arranged vertically in FIG. The connecting means 6 formed as a hook is visually recognized and is configured to engage with each punch hole in the vertical rack column in a fixed state. Furthermore, each rack wall has an element 3 extending from the surface of the base plate 2 in the depth direction of the rack wall at one of the longitudinal ends. The gap area indicated by the auxiliary circle A will be described in more detail below.

FIG. 3 shows in detail the gap area A between the walls 1 of the two racks. FIG. 3 shows the exact shape of the element 3 extending in the depth direction from the base plate surface. The rack wall has an element 3 extending in the depth direction at a longitudinal end thereof. This depth direction is perpendicular to the base plate surface of the base plate 2. Further, the element 3 has a concave portion 4 extending in the width direction and / or a convex portion 5 extending in the width direction. The said recessed part represents the element descend | falling from the said longitudinal edge to each opposing longitudinal edge in the width direction. The said convex part represents the element which protrudes away from the said longitudinal edge to each opposing longitudinal edge in the width direction. In the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3, the lower rack rear wall 1 shows the element 3 in the shape of a convex portion 5. The upper rack rear wall has an element 3 formed as a recess 4 at its adjacent side edge. For this reason, the convex part 5 in the rear wall of the rack arrange | positioned below can be match | combined. The concave part 4 and the convex part 5 interact with each other as the groove part 4 and the protrusion part 5 in the channel system.

Claims (10)

A base plate (2) having at least one straight longitudinal edge;
An element (3) extending in the depth direction perpendicular to the base plate from the longitudinal edge of the base plate (2) and having a concave portion (4) in the width direction or a convex portion (5) in the width direction over the longitudinal direction; A rack wall (1), in particular a rack rear wall or rack side wall, suspended from two rack posts. The base plate has a substantially rectangular base plate;
The rack wall (1) according to claim 1. The element (3) is arranged along the entire longitudinal end of the base plate (2),
A rack wall (1) according to any preceding claim. The element (3) is provided at two opposite edges of the base plate (2),
Rack wall (1) according to one of claims 2 or 3. The element (3) at one longitudinal edge is a recess, the element (3) at the other longitudinal edge is a projection, and the recess (4) and the projection (5) of the element (3). ) Is formed to have the shape of the groove and the matching protrusion (5),
The rack wall (1) according to claim 4. The element (3) is formed by folding the base plate (2).
A rack wall (1) according to any preceding claim. The two other edges along the width direction of the base plate (2) are provided with connection means (6) for fixing to a rack column,
A rack wall (1) according to any preceding claim. The connection means (6) is a hook for hanging in each punch hole in the rack post.
The rack wall (1) according to claim 6. The convex portions (5) or the concave portions (4) of the two rack walls arranged above and below interact with each other, and the gap between the two base plates between the two rack walls is closed by a light shielding means. Being
A combination of two rack walls according to any preceding claim. The concave portion (4) of the element (3) on one rack wall forms a groove (4), and the convex portion (5) of the element (3) on the other adjacent rack wall is a matching protrusion. Forming (5),
A combination of two rack walls according to claim 9.

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