US20110180452A1 - Display Assembly - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
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- the present invention relates to a display structure having a plurality of chambers in which objects, such as toy vehicles, may be packaged, stored, and displayed.
- the present invention relates to a display assembly including a base and a top spaced from and substantially parallel to the base.
- An end of the top is offset from a corresponding end of the base, and an end wall extends between and interconnects the end of the top and the end of the base.
- the first end wall has a thickness.
- Another end wall extends between and interconnects an opposite end of the top and an opposite end of the base.
- a plurality of central walls extends between the base and the top.
- the central walls define at least one chamber intermediate opposing end walls. At least one of the central walls has a thickness greater than the thickness of the end wall. In one embodiment, the thickness of the end wall is approximately one half of the thickness of at least one of the central walls.
- the present invention relates to a display assembly including a base having first and second opposite ends, and a top spaced from the base and having first and second opposite ends.
- the first end of the top is offset from the first end of the base.
- the second end of the top is also offset from the second end of the base.
- a first end wall extends between and interconnects the first end of the top and the first end of the base.
- the first end wall has a thickness that is less than the thickness of the top and/or the base.
- a second end wall extends between and interconnects the second end of the top and the second end of the base.
- the first end wall includes a first vertically oriented portion, a second vertically oriented portion offset from the first portion, and a step portion intermediate and coupled to each of the first portion and the second portion.
- the step portion is horizontally oriented.
- one of the base, the top, the first end wall, or the second end wall of the display assembly is configured to be fastened to another display assembly.
- the present invention is also directed to a display set having a first display structure and a second display structure.
- the first display structure includes a frame defining several chambers in which items can be placed.
- the frame includes an end wall having a thickness and an interior wall having a thickness different than the thickness of the end wall.
- the second display structure includes a frame defining several chambers in which items can be placed.
- the frame of the second display structure includes an end wall having a thickness and an interior wall having a thickness different than the thickness of the end wall of the second display structure.
- the thickness of the end wall of the first display structure and the thickness of the end wall of the second display structure are collectively substantially the same as the thickness of the interior wall of the first display structure when the end wall of the first display structure is placed proximate to the end wall of the second display structure.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a display assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of a display assembly according to another embodiment
- FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of the display assembly of FIG. 3 ;
- FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of a packaging structure according to another embodiment
- FIG. 7 illustrates a front view of the packaging structure of FIG. 6 ;
- FIG. 8 illustrates a rear view of the packaging structure of FIG. 6 ;
- FIG. 9 illustrates a fragmentary perspective view of the packaging structure of FIG. 6 ;
- FIG. 11 illustrates a fragmentary perspective view of the display set of FIG. 10 showing an end of one display structure separated from an end of another display structure;
- FIG. 12 illustrates another fragmentary perspective view of the display set of FIG. 10 showing the end of one display structure separated from the end of the other display structure;
- FIG. 13 illustrates a fragmentary perspective view of the display set of FIG. 10 showing the end of one display structure abutting the end of another display structure;
- FIG. 14 illustrates another fragmentary perspective view of the display set of FIG. 10 showing fasteners securing an end of one display structure to the end of the other display structure;
- FIG. 15 illustrates a perspective view of a display set according to another embodiment.
- display set may be used interchangeably herein to refer to a structure that can be used to package, protect, store, and/or display items or objects, such as toys.
- display structure may be used interchangeably herein to refer to a structure that can be used to package, protect, store, and/or display items or objects, such as toys.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate a display assembly 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- Display assembly 10 includes a base 20 , a top 40 spaced from the base 20 , and end walls 60 , 80 extending between the base 20 and the top 40 .
- the base 20 has opposite ends 22 , 24 and opposite sides 26 , 28 .
- Base 20 has a length L 1 , a width W 1 , and a caliper or thickness T 1 .
- the top 40 has opposite ends 42 , 44 , and opposite sides 46 , 48 .
- Top 40 has a length L 2 , a width W 2 and a thickness T 2 .
- the length L 1 of the base 20 is substantially equal to the length L 2 of the top 40
- the width W 1 of the base 20 is substantially equal to the width W 2 of the top 40 .
- the lengths L 1 , L 2 and/or the widths W 1 , W 2 of the base 20 and the top 40 differ.
- the thickness T 1 of the base 20 is substantially equal to the thickness T 2 of the top 40 .
- End wall 60 includes an end portion 62 connected to or partially defined by the end 22 of the base 20 , and another end portion 64 connected to or partially defined by the end 42 of the top 40 .
- the end wall 60 extends between and interconnects the base 20 and the top 40 .
- End wall 60 has a thickness T 3 that is less than the thickness T 1 of the base 20 and/or less than the thickness T 2 of the top 40 .
- the thickness T 3 of the end wall 60 is approximately one half the thickness T 1 of the base 20 and/or approximately one half the thickness T 2 of the top 40 .
- the opposite end 24 of the base 20 is also offset from the end 44 of the top 40 .
- the display assembly 10 has a generally parallelogram configuration.
- End wall 80 includes an end portion 82 connected to or partially defined by the end 24 of the base 20 , and another end portion 84 connected to or partially defined by the end 44 of the top 40 .
- the end wall 80 extends between and interconnects the base 20 and the top 40 .
- the end wall 80 has a thickness T 4 that is less than the thickness T 1 of the base 20 and/or less than the thickness T 2 of the top 40 .
- the thickness T 4 of end wall 80 is substantially the same as the thickness T 3 of opposing end wall 60 .
- the thickness T 4 of end wall 80 may be approximately one half the thickness T 1 of the base 20 and/or approximately one half the thickness T 2 of the top 40 .
- a rear wall 90 extends between and interconnects the base 20 and the top 40 .
- the rear wall 90 may also extend between and interconnect end wall 60 and end wall 80 .
- the base 20 , the top 40 , opposing end walls 60 , 80 , and the rear wall 90 define a cavity 92 in which one or more objects may be placed or housed, such as for packaging, storage and/or display.
- the base 20 , the top 40 , opposing end walls 60 , 80 , and/or the rear wall 90 are integrally formed, such as from a plastic material.
- the various components of the display assembly 10 are formed from metal, wood, wood composite, corrugated material, or some other appropriate material.
- one or more of the base 20 , the top 40 , opposing end walls 60 , 80 , and/or the rear wall 90 are separately formed components that are connected together via fasteners, pins, adhesive, welding, etc.
- Display assembly 100 includes a base 120 , a top 140 spaced from the base 120 , and end walls 160 , 180 extending between the base 120 and the top 140.
- base 120 of display assembly 100 has opposite ends 122 , 124 , and opposite sides 126 , 128 .
- Base 120 has a length L 1 ′, a width W 1 ′, and a thickness T 1 ′.
- the top 140 has opposite ends 142 , 144 , and opposite sides 146 , 148 .
- Top 140 has a length L 2 ′, a width W 2 ′ and a thickness T 2 ′.
- the length L 1 ′ of the base 120 is substantially equal to the length L 2 ′ of the top 140
- the width W 1 ′ of the base 120 is substantially equal to the width W 2 ′ of the top 140
- the thickness T 1 ′ of the base 120 is substantially equal to the thickness T 2 ′ of the top 140 .
- End wall 160 includes a vertically oriented portion 162 having opposite ends 164 , 166 , another vertically oriented portion 168 having opposite ends 170 , 172 , and a horizontally oriented step portion 174 having opposite ends 176 , 178 .
- Portion 162 of end wall 160 is offset from portion 168 .
- End 176 of step portion 174 is coupled to end 166 of portion 162
- end 178 of step portion 174 is coupled to end 170 of portion 168 , so that step portion 174 is intermediate and coupled to portion 162 and to portion 168 .
- End 164 of portion 162 is connected to the end 122 of the base 120
- end 172 of portion 168 is connected to end 142 of the top 140
- end wall 160 extends between and interconnects the base 120 and the top 140
- End wall 160 has a generally stepped configuration, with portions 162 , 168 being substantially perpendicular to the base 120 and the top 140 , and with the step portion 174 being substantially parallel to the base 120 and the top 140 .
- End wall 160 has a thickness T 3 ′ that is less than the thickness T 1 ′ of the base 120 and/or less than the thickness T 2 ′ of the top 140 .
- the thickness T 3 ′ of end wall 160 is approximately one half the thickness T 1 ′ of the base 120 and/or approximately one half the thickness T 2 ′ of the top 140 .
- end 124 of the base 120 is also offset from the end 144 of the top 140 .
- End wall 180 includes a vertically oriented portion 182 having opposite ends 184 , 186 , another vertically oriented portion 188 having opposite ends 190 , 192 and offset from portion 182 , and a horizontally oriented step portion 194 having opposite ends 196 , 198 .
- End 196 of step portion 194 is coupled to end 186 of portion 182
- end 198 of step portion 194 is coupled to end 190 of portion 188 , so that step portion 194 is intermediate and coupled to portion 182 and to portion 188 .
- End 184 of portion 182 is connected to the end 124 of the base 120
- end 192 of portion 188 is connected to end 144 of the top 140
- end wall 180 extends between and interconnects the base 120 and the top 140
- End wall 180 also has a generally stepped configuration, with portions 182 , 188 being substantially perpendicular to the base 120 and the top 140 , and with the step portion 194 being substantially parallel to the base 120 and the top 140 .
- display assembly 100 includes a rear wall 197 extending between and interconnecting side 126 of the base 120 and side 146 of the top 140 .
- the rear wall 197 is also connected to and interconnects end wall 160 and end wall 180 .
- the base 120 , the top 140 , opposing end walls 160 , 180 , and the rear wall 190 define a cavity 199 in which one or more objects may be placed or housed, such as for packaging, storage and/or display.
- display assembly 200 Similar to display assembly 100 , display assembly 200 includes base 120 , top 140 spaced from the base 120 , and end walls 160 , 180 extending between and interconnecting the base 120 and the top 140 .
- display assembly 200 includes a plurality of inner walls or central walls 202 , 204 extending between the base 120 and the top 140 .
- Central wall 202 and/or central wall 204 may be substantially perpendicular to the base 120 and the top 140 .
- the central walls 202 , 204 define a number of chambers 206 , 208 , 210 intermediate end wall 160 and end wall 180 .
- central wall 202 has a thickness T 5 greater than the thickness T 3 ′ of end wall 160 and/or the thickness T 4 ′ of end wall 180 .
- central wall 204 may have a thickness T 6 greater than the thickness T 3 ′ of end wall 160 and/or the thickness T 4 ′ of end wall 180 .
- the thickness T 3 ′ of end wall 160 and/or the thickness T 4 ′ of end wall 180 is approximately one half of the thickness T 5 of central wall 202 and/or approximately one half of the thickness T 6 of central wall 204 .
- the thickness T 5 of central wall 202 is substantially the same as the thickness T 6 of central wall 204 .
- the first row R 1 of chambers C 1 -C 5 is defined by opposing end walls 302 , 304 , a top or upper plate 306 , an intermediate plate 308 , and interior walls 310 , 312 , 314 , and 316 extending between plate 306 and plate 308 .
- End wall 302 has a thickness T 7
- end wall 304 has a thickness T 8 .
- Each interior wall 310 , 312 , 314 , and 316 has a thickness T 9 , T 10 , T 11 , and T 12 , respectively.
- At least one of the thicknesses T 9 -T 12 of the interior walls 310 - 316 is greater than the thickness T 7 of end wall 302 and/or greater than the thickness T 8 of end wall 304 .
- the thickness T 7 of end wall 302 and/or the thickness T 8 of end wall 304 is approximately one half of the thickness T 9 , T 10 , T 11 , or T 12 of a corresponding interior wall 310 , 312 , 314 , or 316 .
- the second row R 2 of chambers C 6 -C 10 is defined by opposing end walls 318 , 320 , the intermediate plate 308 , a base or lower plate 322 , and interior walls 324 , 326 , 328 , and 330 extending between plate 308 and plate 322 .
- End wall 318 has a thickness T 13
- end wall 320 has a thickness T 14 .
- Each interior wall 324 , 326 , 328 , and 330 has a thickness T 15 , T 16 , T 17 , and T 18 , respectively.
- the intermediate plate 308 is spaced from and parallel to plate 306 and to plate 322 , and extends between the end wall 304 of the first row R 1 and the end wall 318 of the second row R 2 .
- the interior walls 310 - 316 are offset from the interior walls 324 - 330 . Accordingly, the chambers C 1 -C 5 of the first row R 1 are offset from chambers C 6 -C 10 of the second row R 2 .
- the packaging structure 300 includes a rear wall 340 extending between and interconnecting plate 306 and plate 322 .
- the rear wall 340 may also extend between and interconnect stepped end portion 334 and stepped end portion 338 .
- the plates 306 , 308 , 322 , the end walls 302 , 304 , 318 , 320 , the interior walls 310 - 316 , 324 - 330 , and the rear wall 340 define the chambers C 1 -C 10 in which objects may be inserted or housed for packaging, storage and/or display.
- the specific size and weight of the packaging structure 300 and the interior dimensions of the chambers C 1 -C 10 may vary depending on the weight and dimensions of the particular objects to be received in each of the chambers C 1 -C 10 .
- the interior dimensions of some or all of the chambers C 1 -C 10 are suitable for receiving a toy vehicle 500 therein, as shown in FIG. 9 .
- a toy vehicle(s) 500 may be placed within a selected one of the chambers C 1 -C 10 for packaging and/or point of purchase display.
- the packaging structure 300 may be used thereafter to showcase one or more toy vehicles 500 or other objects, and thus provides additional functionality to the end purchaser or user.
- the packaging structure 300 may include one or more fastening mechanisms for attaching the rear wall 340 to a support surface (e.g. a wall, a door, etc.).
- a support surface e.g. a wall, a door, etc.
- the packaging structure 300 includes one or more brackets 342 coupled to the rear wall 340 and configured for being attached to corresponding engagement members (not shown) provided on a support wall.
- one or more openings 344 extend through the rear wall 340 . Fasteners, such as nails, screws, pins, bolts, or the like are received in and extend through the openings 344 and secure the packaging structure 300 to a support wall.
- display structure 300 B includes an upper row R 1 b of chambers C 1 b , C 2 b , C 3 b , C 4 b and C 5 b , and a lower row R 2 b of chambers C 6 b , C 7 b , C 8 b , C 9 b and C 10 b .
- the upper row R 1 b of chambers C 1 b -C 5 b are offset from the lower row R 2 b of chambers C 6 b -C 10 b.
- the upper row R 1 a of the chambers C 1 a -C 5 a are aligned with the upper row R 1 b of chambers C 1 b -C 5 b , and form a continuous row of chambers C 1 a -C 5 a , C 1 b -C 5 B when the display structure 300 A is placed proximate to the other display structure 300 B.
- Items may be placed in one or more of the chambers C 1 a -C 10 a and/or C 1 b -C 10 b , such as for example toy vehicles 500 .
- the specific dimensions of the chambers C 1 a -C 10 a and/or C 1 b -C 10 b may vary depending on the size and shape of the intended items to be placed therein.
- the display structure 300 A includes a base plate 302 a , a top plate 304 a , an intermediate plate 306 a , interior walls 308 a , and opposing end walls 310 a and 312 a (shown in FIG. 10 ).
- the interior walls 308 a extend between the base plate 302 a and the intermediate plate 306 a and/or between the intermediate plate 306 a and the top plate 304 a .
- the end wall 310 a has a thickness T 1 a
- at least one of the interior walls 308 a has another thickness T 2 a different than the thickness T 1 a of the end wall 310 a .
- the thickness T 1 a of the end wall 310 a is approximately one half of the thickness T 2 a of at least one of the interior walls 308 a.
- the base plate 302 a has a thickness T 3 a and the top plate 304 a has a thickness T 4 a .
- the thickness T 1 a of the end wall 310 a is also different than the thickness T 3 a of the base plate 302 a and/or different than the thickness T 4 a of the top plate 304 a .
- the thickness T 3 a of the base plate 302 a is substantially the same as the thickness T 4 a of the top plate 304 a
- the thickness T 1 a of the end wall 310 a is about one half of the thickness T 3 a of the base plate 302 a.
- the other display structure 300 B also includes a base plate 302 b , a top plate 304 b , an intermediate plate 306 b , interior walls 308 b , and opposing end walls 310 b and 312 b (shown in FIG. 10 ).
- the interior walls 308 b extend between the base plate 302 b and the intermediate plate 306 b and/or between the intermediate plate 306 b and the top plate 304 b .
- the end wall 310 b has a thickness T 1 b , and at least one of the interior walls 308 b has another thickness T 2 b different than the thickness T 1 b of the end wall 310 b .
- the thickness T 1 b of the end wall 310 b is approximately one half of the thickness T 2 b of at least one of the interior walls 308 b.
- the base plate 302 b has a thickness T 3 b and the top plate 304 b has a thickness T 4 b .
- the thickness T 1 b of the end wall 310 b is also different than the thickness T 3 b of the base plate 302 b and/or different than the thickness T 4 b of the top plate 304 b .
- the thickness T 3 b of the base plate 302 b is substantially the same as the thickness T 4 b of the top plate 304 b
- the thickness T 1 b of the end wall 310 b is about one half of the thickness T 3 b of the base plate 302 b.
- the thickness T 1 a of the end wall 310 a of one display structure 300 A and the thickness T 1 b of the end wall 310 b of the other display structure 300 B are collectively substantially the same as the thickness T 2 a of at least one of the interior walls 308 a of display structure 300 A when the end wall 310 a is placed proximate to and/or abutting the end wall 310 b , as shown in FIG. 13 .
- the thickness T 1 a of the end wall 310 a of display structure 300 A and the thickness T 1 b of the end wall 310 b of the other display structure 300 B are collectively substantially the same as the thickness T 2 b of at least one of the interior walls 308 b of display structure 300 B when the end wall 310 a is placed proximate to and/or abutting the end wall 310 b .
- the thickness T 1 a of the end wall 310 a of display structure 300 A is substantially the same as the thickness T 1 b of the end wall 310 b of the other display structure 300 B.
- the resulting display set 400 provides a relatively seamless and uniform appearance when the display structures 300 A, 300 B are aligned and abutting end-to-end.
- the stepped configurations of end wall 310 a (and/or end wall 312 a ) and end wall 310 b (and/or end wall 312 b ) provides a stable configuration for the resulting display set 400 with display structures 300 A, 300 B aligned and abutting end-to-end.
- the stepped configurations of the end walls 310 a , 312 a , 310 b , 312 b provide for a uniformly dimensioned first row R 1 a , R 1 b of chambers C 1 a -C 5 a , C 1 b -C 5 b , which are offset from a uniformly dimensioned second row R 2 a , R 2 b of chambers C 6 a -C 10 a , C 6 b -C 10 b , as shown in FIG. 10 .
- the display set 400 includes means for fastening display structure 300 A and display structure 300 B together.
- one or more openings may extend through end wall 310 a of display structure 300 A, which align with corresponding openings extending through end wall 310 b of display structure 300 B.
- End wall 310 a may be secured to end wall 310 b via fasteners 600 (e.g. pins, screws, bolts, etc), thereby fastening display structures 300 A, 300 B together as shown in FIG. 14 .
- brackets or other fastening mechanisms may be used to fasten the base plate 302 a of one display structure 300 A to the top plate 304 b (or to the base plate 302 b ) of the other display structure 300 B, or vice versa.
- more than two display structures may be fastened together in a variety of configurations.
- one display structure 300 A may be fastened to a second display structure 300 B in an end-to-end arrangement, as described above and as shown in FIG. 10 .
- a third display structure 300 C which may have a configuration similar to that of display structure 300 A and/or 300 B, may then be fastened to a portion of top plate 304 a of display structure 300 A and a portion of top plate 304 b of display structure 300 B, as shown in FIG. 15 . It should be understood that a variety of different configurations may be created using any number of display structures, and attaching the various display structures together in a variety of arrangements.
- each of the display structures 300 A, 300 B and/or 300 C may be integrally formed, such as from a plastic material.
- the various components of the display structures are formed from metal, wood, wood composite, corrugated material, or some other appropriate material, as noted above.
- one or more of the components of the display structure(s) are separately formed components that are connected together via fasteners, pins, adhesive, welding, etc.
- the display assemblies and/or display structures described and illustrated herein may include more than one intermediate plate, providing for three or more rows of offset or aligned chambers.
- various features from one of the embodiments may be incorporated into another of the embodiments. Accordingly, it is appropriate that the appended claims be construed broadly and in a manner consistent with the scope of the disclosure as set forth in the following claims.
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A display assembly includes a base having first and second opposite ends, and a top having first and second opposite ends and spaced from the base. The first end of the top is offset from the first end of the base. A first end wall extends between and interconnects the first end of the top and the first end of the base. The first end wall has a thickness less than the thickness of the top. A second end wall extends between and interconnects the second end of the top and the second end of the base.
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- The present invention relates to a display structure having a plurality of chambers in which objects, such as toy vehicles, may be packaged, stored, and displayed.
- Conventional packaging assemblies, such as corrugated boxes, plastic bags, etc, typically enclose or protect the item being packaged for storage, transport and/or point of purchase display. However, such assemblies are often destroyed and/or unusable after removal of the item from the packaging. There is a need for a unique packaging structure for packaging items that is also useable as a display assembly for the packaged item(s).
- The present invention relates to a display assembly including a base and a top spaced from and substantially parallel to the base. An end of the top is offset from a corresponding end of the base, and an end wall extends between and interconnects the end of the top and the end of the base. The first end wall has a thickness. Another end wall extends between and interconnects an opposite end of the top and an opposite end of the base. A plurality of central walls extends between the base and the top. The central walls define at least one chamber intermediate opposing end walls. At least one of the central walls has a thickness greater than the thickness of the end wall. In one embodiment, the thickness of the end wall is approximately one half of the thickness of at least one of the central walls.
- In one embodiment, the display assembly includes a plate disposed intermediate and parallel to the base and the top. The plate extends between the opposing end walls. In some embodiments, the plurality of central walls includes a first set of central walls extending between the top and the plate and defining several chambers, and a second set of central walls extending between the plate and the bottom and defining several additional chambers. In some implementations, the first set of central walls is offset from the second set of central walls.
- The present invention relates to a display assembly including a base having first and second opposite ends, and a top spaced from the base and having first and second opposite ends. The first end of the top is offset from the first end of the base. In some embodiments, the second end of the top is also offset from the second end of the base. A first end wall extends between and interconnects the first end of the top and the first end of the base. The first end wall has a thickness that is less than the thickness of the top and/or the base. A second end wall extends between and interconnects the second end of the top and the second end of the base.
- In one embodiment, the thickness of the first end wall is approximately one half of the thickness of the base. In some embodiments, the second end wall has a thickness substantially the same as the thickness of the first end wall.
- In one embodiment, the display assembly includes a plurality of inner walls extending between the base and the top. The inner walls define at least one chamber intermediate the first end wall and the second end wall. In some embodiments, each of the inner walls has a thickness greater than the thickness of the first end wall.
- In another embodiment, the first end wall includes a first vertically oriented portion, a second vertically oriented portion offset from the first portion, and a step portion intermediate and coupled to each of the first portion and the second portion. The step portion is horizontally oriented.
- In one implementation, one of the base, the top, the first end wall, or the second end wall of the display assembly is configured to be fastened to another display assembly.
- The present invention also relates to a packaging structure including a first row of chambers and a second row of chambers. In one embodiment, the first row of chambers is offset from the second row of chambers. The first row of chambers is defined by opposing first and second end walls, opposing first and second plates, and at least one first interior wall extending between the first plate and the second plate. The second row of chambers is defined by opposing third and fourth end walls, the second plate, a third plate, and at least one second interior wall extending between the second plate and the third plate. The third end wall has a thickness, and the at least one second interior wall has a thickness greater than the thickness of the third end wall.
- In one embodiment, each of the first and second end walls has a thickness. The first interior wall has a thickness greater than the thickness of each of the first end wall and second end wall. In one implementation, the thickness of the third end wall is approximately one half of the thickness of the first interior wall.
- The present invention is also directed to a display set having a first display structure and a second display structure. The first display structure includes a frame defining several chambers in which items can be placed. The frame includes an end wall having a thickness and an interior wall having a thickness different than the thickness of the end wall. The second display structure includes a frame defining several chambers in which items can be placed. The frame of the second display structure includes an end wall having a thickness and an interior wall having a thickness different than the thickness of the end wall of the second display structure. The thickness of the end wall of the first display structure and the thickness of the end wall of the second display structure are collectively substantially the same as the thickness of the interior wall of the first display structure when the end wall of the first display structure is placed proximate to the end wall of the second display structure.
- In one embodiment, the thickness of the end wall of the first display structure is approximately one half of the thickness of the interior wall of the first display structure. In some embodiments, the thickness of the end wall of the first display structure is substantially the same as the thickness of the end wall of the second display structure. In some embodiments, the thickness of the end wall of the second display structure is approximately one half of the thickness of the interior wall of the second display structure.
- In one embodiment, the first display structure includes a first row of chambers and a second row of chambers, the second row of chambers being offset from the first row of chambers. In some embodiments, the second display structure includes a first row of chambers and a second row of chambers. The second row of chambers of the second display structure is offset from the first row of chambers of the second display structure, such that the first rows of chambers form a continuous row of chambers when the first display structure is placed proximate to the second display structure. In some implementations, the display set includes means for fastening the first display structure and the second display structure together.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a display assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of the display assembly ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of a display assembly according to another embodiment; -
FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of the display assembly ofFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of a display assembly according to another embodiment; -
FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of a packaging structure according to another embodiment; -
FIG. 7 illustrates a front view of the packaging structure ofFIG. 6 ; -
FIG. 8 illustrates a rear view of the packaging structure ofFIG. 6 ; -
FIG. 9 illustrates a fragmentary perspective view of the packaging structure ofFIG. 6 ; -
FIG. 10 illustrates a perspective view of a display set according to another embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 11 illustrates a fragmentary perspective view of the display set ofFIG. 10 showing an end of one display structure separated from an end of another display structure; -
FIG. 12 illustrates another fragmentary perspective view of the display set ofFIG. 10 showing the end of one display structure separated from the end of the other display structure; -
FIG. 13 illustrates a fragmentary perspective view of the display set ofFIG. 10 showing the end of one display structure abutting the end of another display structure; -
FIG. 14 illustrates another fragmentary perspective view of the display set ofFIG. 10 showing fasteners securing an end of one display structure to the end of the other display structure; and -
FIG. 15 illustrates a perspective view of a display set according to another embodiment. - Like reference numerals have been used to identify like elements throughout this disclosure.
- It is to be understood that terms such as “left,” “right,” “top,” “bottom,” “front,” “rear,” “side,” “height,” “length,” “width,” “upper,” “lower,” “interior,” “exterior,” “inner,” “outer,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” and the like as may be used herein, merely describe points or portions of reference and do not limit the present invention to any particular orientation or configuration. Further, terms such as “first,” “second,” “third,” etc., merely identify one of a number of portions, components and/or points of reference as disclosed herein, and do not limit the present invention to any particular configuration or orientation. The terms “display set,” “display assembly,” “packaging structure,” and “display structure” may be used interchangeably herein to refer to a structure that can be used to package, protect, store, and/or display items or objects, such as toys. Finally, the term “embodiment” is used to describe different embodiments of the present invention.
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FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate adisplay assembly 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.Display assembly 10 includes abase 20, a top 40 spaced from thebase 20, and endwalls - The
base 20 has opposite ends 22, 24 andopposite sides Base 20 has a length L1, a width W1, and a caliper or thickness T1. Similarly, the top 40 has opposite ends 42, 44, andopposite sides Top 40 has a length L2, a width W2 and a thickness T2. In one embodiment, the length L1 of thebase 20 is substantially equal to the length L2 of the top 40, and the width W1 of thebase 20 is substantially equal to the width W2 of the top 40. In other embodiments, the lengths L1, L2 and/or the widths W1, W2 of thebase 20 and the top 40 differ. Further, in some embodiments the thickness T1 of thebase 20 is substantially equal to the thickness T2 of the top 40. - The
end 22 of thebase 20 is offset from theend 42 of the top 40.End wall 60 includes anend portion 62 connected to or partially defined by theend 22 of thebase 20, and anotherend portion 64 connected to or partially defined by theend 42 of the top 40. Thus, theend wall 60 extends between and interconnects thebase 20 and the top 40.End wall 60 has a thickness T3 that is less than the thickness T1 of thebase 20 and/or less than the thickness T2 of the top 40. In one embodiment, the thickness T3 of theend wall 60 is approximately one half the thickness T1 of thebase 20 and/or approximately one half the thickness T2 of the top 40. - In one embodiment, the
opposite end 24 of thebase 20 is also offset from theend 44 of the top 40. In one implementation, thedisplay assembly 10 has a generally parallelogram configuration.End wall 80 includes anend portion 82 connected to or partially defined by theend 24 of thebase 20, and anotherend portion 84 connected to or partially defined by theend 44 of the top 40. Thus, theend wall 80 extends between and interconnects thebase 20 and the top 40. In one embodiment, theend wall 80 has a thickness T4 that is less than the thickness T1 of thebase 20 and/or less than the thickness T2 of the top 40. In some embodiments, the thickness T4 ofend wall 80 is substantially the same as the thickness T3 of opposingend wall 60. Thus, the thickness T4 ofend wall 80 may be approximately one half the thickness T1 of thebase 20 and/or approximately one half the thickness T2 of the top 40. - In one embodiment, a
rear wall 90 extends between and interconnects thebase 20 and the top 40. Therear wall 90 may also extend between and interconnectend wall 60 andend wall 80. Thebase 20, the top 40, opposingend walls rear wall 90 define acavity 92 in which one or more objects may be placed or housed, such as for packaging, storage and/or display. - In one embodiment, the
base 20, the top 40, opposingend walls rear wall 90 are integrally formed, such as from a plastic material. In other embodiments, the various components of thedisplay assembly 10 are formed from metal, wood, wood composite, corrugated material, or some other appropriate material. In alternative embodiments, one or more of thebase 20, the top 40, opposingend walls rear wall 90 are separately formed components that are connected together via fasteners, pins, adhesive, welding, etc. - A
display assembly 100 according to another embodiment is illustrated inFIGS. 3 and 4 .Display assembly 100 includes abase 120, a top 140 spaced from thebase 120, and endwalls - Similar to base 20,
base 120 ofdisplay assembly 100 has opposite ends 122, 124, andopposite sides Base 120 has a length L1′, a width W1′, and a thickness T1′. Similarly, the top 140 has opposite ends 142, 144, andopposite sides Top 140 has a length L2′, a width W2′ and a thickness T2′. In one embodiment, the length L1′ of thebase 120 is substantially equal to the length L2′ of the top 140, the width W1′ of thebase 120 is substantially equal to the width W2′ of the top 140, and the thickness T1′ of thebase 120 is substantially equal to the thickness T2′ of the top 140. - The
end 122 of thebase 120 is offset from the end 142 of the top 140.End wall 160 includes a vertically orientedportion 162 having opposite ends 164, 166, another vertically orientedportion 168 having opposite ends 170, 172, and a horizontally orientedstep portion 174 having opposite ends 176, 178.Portion 162 ofend wall 160 is offset fromportion 168.End 176 ofstep portion 174 is coupled to end 166 ofportion 162, and end 178 ofstep portion 174 is coupled to end 170 ofportion 168, so thatstep portion 174 is intermediate and coupled toportion 162 and toportion 168. -
End 164 ofportion 162 is connected to theend 122 of thebase 120, and end 172 ofportion 168 is connected to end 142 of the top 140. Thus,end wall 160 extends between and interconnects thebase 120 and the top 140.End wall 160 has a generally stepped configuration, withportions base 120 and the top 140, and with thestep portion 174 being substantially parallel to thebase 120 and the top 140. -
End wall 160 has a thickness T3′ that is less than the thickness T1′ of thebase 120 and/or less than the thickness T2′ of the top 140. In one embodiment, the thickness T3′ ofend wall 160 is approximately one half the thickness T1′ of thebase 120 and/or approximately one half the thickness T2′ of the top 140. - In one embodiment, end 124 of the
base 120 is also offset from theend 144 of the top 140.End wall 180 includes a vertically orientedportion 182 having opposite ends 184, 186, another vertically orientedportion 188 having opposite ends 190, 192 and offset fromportion 182, and a horizontally orientedstep portion 194 having opposite ends 196, 198.End 196 ofstep portion 194 is coupled to end 186 ofportion 182, and end 198 ofstep portion 194 is coupled to end 190 ofportion 188, so thatstep portion 194 is intermediate and coupled toportion 182 and toportion 188. -
End 184 ofportion 182 is connected to theend 124 of thebase 120, and end 192 ofportion 188 is connected to end 144 of the top 140. Thus,end wall 180 extends between and interconnects thebase 120 and the top 140.End wall 180 also has a generally stepped configuration, withportions base 120 and the top 140, and with thestep portion 194 being substantially parallel to thebase 120 and the top 140. -
End wall 180 has a thickness T4′ that is less than the thickness T1′ of thebase 120 and/or less than the thickness T2′ of the top 140. In one embodiment, the thickness T4′ ofend wall 180 is approximately one half the thickness T1′ of thebase 120 and/or approximately one half the thickness T2′ of the top 140. In some embodiments, the thickness T4′ ofend wall 180 is substantially the same as the thickness T3′ of opposingend wall 160. - In one embodiment,
display assembly 100 includes arear wall 197 extending between and interconnectingside 126 of thebase 120 andside 146 of the top 140. In some embodiments, therear wall 197 is also connected to and interconnects endwall 160 andend wall 180. Thebase 120, the top 140, opposingend walls rear wall 190 define acavity 199 in which one or more objects may be placed or housed, such as for packaging, storage and/or display. - Referring to
FIG. 5 , adisplay assembly 200 according to another embodiment is illustrated. Similar to displayassembly 100,display assembly 200 includesbase 120, top 140 spaced from thebase 120, and endwalls base 120 and the top 140. - In addition,
display assembly 200 includes a plurality of inner walls orcentral walls Central wall 202 and/orcentral wall 204 may be substantially perpendicular to thebase 120 and the top 140. Thecentral walls chambers intermediate end wall 160 andend wall 180. - In one embodiment,
central wall 202 has a thickness T5 greater than the thickness T3′ ofend wall 160 and/or the thickness T4′ ofend wall 180. Similarly,central wall 204 may have a thickness T6 greater than the thickness T3′ ofend wall 160 and/or the thickness T4′ ofend wall 180. In one embodiment, the thickness T3′ ofend wall 160 and/or the thickness T4′ ofend wall 180 is approximately one half of the thickness T5 ofcentral wall 202 and/or approximately one half of the thickness T6 ofcentral wall 204. In some embodiments, the thickness T5 ofcentral wall 202 is substantially the same as the thickness T6 ofcentral wall 204. - Referring to
FIGS. 6 and 7 , apackaging structure 300 according to another embodiment is illustrated. Thepackaging structure 300 includes a first row R1 of chambers C1, C2, C3, C4, and C5, and a second row R2 of chambers C6, C7, C8, C9, and C10. - The first row R1 of chambers C1-C5 is defined by opposing
end walls upper plate 306, anintermediate plate 308, andinterior walls plate 306 andplate 308.End wall 302 has a thickness T7 andend wall 304 has a thickness T8. Eachinterior wall end wall 302 and/or greater than the thickness T8 ofend wall 304. In some embodiments, the thickness T7 ofend wall 302 and/or the thickness T8 ofend wall 304 is approximately one half of the thickness T9, T10, T11, or T12 of a correspondinginterior wall - The second row R2 of chambers C6-C10 is defined by opposing
end walls intermediate plate 308, a base orlower plate 322, andinterior walls plate 308 andplate 322.End wall 318 has a thickness T13 andend wall 320 has a thickness T14. Eachinterior wall end wall 318 and/or greater than the thickness T14 ofend wall 320. In some embodiments, the thickness 113 ofend wall 318 and/or the thickness T14 ofend wall 320 is approximately one half of the thickness T15, T16, T17, or T18 of a correspondinginterior wall - In one embodiment, the
intermediate plate 308 is spaced from and parallel toplate 306 and to plate 322, and extends between theend wall 304 of the first row R1 and theend wall 318 of the second row R2. In one embodiment, the interior walls 310-316 are offset from the interior walls 324-330. Accordingly, the chambers C1-C5 of the first row R1 are offset from chambers C6-C10 of the second row R2. - The
end wall 302 is offset from theend wall 318. Anend portion 332 extending outwardly from an end of theintermediate plate 308 extends between and interconnects theend wall 302 andend wall 318. Together,end wall 302,end wall 318, andend portion 332 define a steppedend portion 334 extending between and interconnecting theupper plate 306 and thelower plate 322.End walls plates - Similarly, the
end wall 304 is offset from theend wall 320. Anend portion 336 extending outwardly from the opposite end of theintermediate plate 308 extends between and interconnects endwall 304 andend wall 320. Together,end wall 304,end wall 320, andend portion 336 define an opposite steppedend portion 338 extending between and interconnecting theupper plate 306 and thelower plate 322.End walls plates - Referring to
FIG. 8 , in one embodiment thepackaging structure 300 includes arear wall 340 extending between and interconnectingplate 306 andplate 322. Therear wall 340 may also extend between and interconnect steppedend portion 334 and steppedend portion 338. Theplates end walls rear wall 340 define the chambers C1-C10 in which objects may be inserted or housed for packaging, storage and/or display. - The specific size and weight of the
packaging structure 300 and the interior dimensions of the chambers C1-C10 may vary depending on the weight and dimensions of the particular objects to be received in each of the chambers C1-C10. For example, in one embodiment, the interior dimensions of some or all of the chambers C1-C10 are suitable for receiving atoy vehicle 500 therein, as shown inFIG. 9 . A toy vehicle(s) 500 may be placed within a selected one of the chambers C1-C10 for packaging and/or point of purchase display. Further, thepackaging structure 300 may be used thereafter to showcase one ormore toy vehicles 500 or other objects, and thus provides additional functionality to the end purchaser or user. - Thus, the
packaging structure 300 may function as a display assembly or storage container for the user'stoy vehicles 500 or other objects. Thelower plate 322 has a relatively planar exteriorly disposed surface, which may be placed on a support surface (e.g., a desk top, a shelf, the floor, etc.) for displaying and/or storing the objects. - Alternatively or in addition, the
packaging structure 300 may include one or more fastening mechanisms for attaching therear wall 340 to a support surface (e.g. a wall, a door, etc.). Referring again toFIG. 8 , in one embodiment thepackaging structure 300 includes one ormore brackets 342 coupled to therear wall 340 and configured for being attached to corresponding engagement members (not shown) provided on a support wall. Alternatively or in addition, one or more openings 344 (shown in phantom) extend through therear wall 340. Fasteners, such as nails, screws, pins, bolts, or the like are received in and extend through theopenings 344 and secure thepackaging structure 300 to a support wall. - Referring to
FIG. 10 , adisplay set 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. Display set 400 includes adisplay structure 300A and anotherdisplay structure 300B alignable withdisplay structure 300A.Display structure 300A includes a frame defining several chambers in which items can be placed, as described above with respect topackaging structure 300. Similarly,display structure 300B includes a frame defining several chambers in which items can be placed. - In one embodiment,
display structure 300A includes an upper row R1 a of chambers C1 a, C2 a, C3 a, C4 a and C5 a, and a lower row R2 a of chambers C6 a, C7 a, C8 a, C9 a and C10 a. The upper row R1 a of chambers C1 a-C5 a are offset from the lower row R2 a of chambers C6 a-C10 a. Similarly,display structure 300B includes an upper row R1 b of chambers C1 b, C2 b, C3 b, C4 b and C5 b, and a lower row R2 b of chambers C6 b, C7 b, C8 b, C9 b and C10 b. The upper row R1 b of chambers C1 b-C5 b are offset from the lower row R2 b of chambers C6 b-C10 b. - In some embodiments, the upper row R1 a of the chambers C1 a-C5 a are aligned with the upper row R1 b of chambers C1 b-C5 b, and form a continuous row of chambers C1 a-C5 a, C1 b-C5B when the
display structure 300A is placed proximate to theother display structure 300B. Items may be placed in one or more of the chambers C1 a-C10 a and/or C1 b-C10 b, such as forexample toy vehicles 500. The specific dimensions of the chambers C1 a-C10 a and/or C1 b-C10 b may vary depending on the size and shape of the intended items to be placed therein. - Referring to
FIGS. 11 and 12 , thedisplay structure 300A includes abase plate 302 a, atop plate 304 a, anintermediate plate 306 a,interior walls 308 a, and opposingend walls 310 a and 312 a (shown inFIG. 10 ). Theinterior walls 308 a extend between thebase plate 302 a and theintermediate plate 306 a and/or between theintermediate plate 306 a and thetop plate 304 a. Theend wall 310 a has a thickness T1 a, and at least one of theinterior walls 308 a has another thickness T2 a different than the thickness T1 a of theend wall 310 a. In one embodiment, the thickness T1 a of theend wall 310 a is approximately one half of the thickness T2 a of at least one of theinterior walls 308 a. - The
base plate 302 a has a thickness T3 a and thetop plate 304 a has a thickness T4 a. In some embodiments, the thickness T1 a of theend wall 310 a is also different than the thickness T3 a of thebase plate 302 a and/or different than the thickness T4 a of thetop plate 304 a. In one embodiment, the thickness T3 a of thebase plate 302 a is substantially the same as the thickness T4 a of thetop plate 304 a, and the thickness T1 a of theend wall 310 a is about one half of the thickness T3 a of thebase plate 302 a. - The
other display structure 300B also includes abase plate 302 b, atop plate 304 b, anintermediate plate 306 b,interior walls 308 b, and opposingend walls FIG. 10 ). Theinterior walls 308 b extend between thebase plate 302 b and theintermediate plate 306 b and/or between theintermediate plate 306 b and thetop plate 304 b. Theend wall 310 b has a thickness T1 b, and at least one of theinterior walls 308 b has another thickness T2 b different than the thickness T1 b of theend wall 310 b. In one embodiment, the thickness T1 b of theend wall 310 b is approximately one half of the thickness T2 b of at least one of theinterior walls 308 b. - The
base plate 302 b has a thickness T3 b and thetop plate 304 b has a thickness T4 b. In some embodiments, the thickness T1 b of theend wall 310 b is also different than the thickness T3 b of thebase plate 302 b and/or different than the thickness T4 b of thetop plate 304 b. In one embodiment, the thickness T3 b of thebase plate 302 b is substantially the same as the thickness T4 b of thetop plate 304 b, and the thickness T1 b of theend wall 310 b is about one half of the thickness T3 b of thebase plate 302 b. - The thickness T1 a of the
end wall 310 a of onedisplay structure 300A and the thickness T1 b of theend wall 310 b of theother display structure 300B are collectively substantially the same as the thickness T2 a of at least one of theinterior walls 308 a ofdisplay structure 300A when theend wall 310 a is placed proximate to and/or abutting theend wall 310 b, as shown inFIG. 13 . Further, the thickness T1 a of theend wall 310 a ofdisplay structure 300A and the thickness T1 b of theend wall 310 b of theother display structure 300B are collectively substantially the same as the thickness T2 b of at least one of theinterior walls 308 b ofdisplay structure 300B when theend wall 310 a is placed proximate to and/or abutting theend wall 310 b. In one embodiment, the thickness T1 a of theend wall 310 a ofdisplay structure 300A is substantially the same as the thickness T1 b of theend wall 310 b of theother display structure 300B. - Because the total thickness (i.e. T1 a+T1 b) of
end wall 310 a andend wall 310 b is substantially equal to the thickness T2 a ofinterior walls 308 a, or to the thickness T2 b ofinterior walls 308 b, the resulting display set 400 provides a relatively seamless and uniform appearance when thedisplay structures end wall 310 a (and/or end wall 312 a) andend wall 310 b (and/orend wall 312 b) provides a stable configuration for the resulting display set 400 withdisplay structures end walls FIG. 10 . - In some embodiments, the display set 400 includes means for fastening
display structure 300A anddisplay structure 300B together. For example, one or more openings may extend throughend wall 310 a ofdisplay structure 300A, which align with corresponding openings extending throughend wall 310 b ofdisplay structure 300B.End wall 310 a may be secured to endwall 310 b via fasteners 600 (e.g. pins, screws, bolts, etc), thereby fasteningdisplay structures FIG. 14 . - Alternatively or in addition, brackets or other fastening mechanisms (such as described above), may be used to fasten the
base plate 302 a of onedisplay structure 300A to thetop plate 304 b (or to thebase plate 302 b) of theother display structure 300B, or vice versa. Further, more than two display structures may be fastened together in a variety of configurations. For example, onedisplay structure 300A may be fastened to asecond display structure 300B in an end-to-end arrangement, as described above and as shown inFIG. 10 . Athird display structure 300C, which may have a configuration similar to that ofdisplay structure 300A and/or 300B, may then be fastened to a portion oftop plate 304 a ofdisplay structure 300A and a portion oftop plate 304 b ofdisplay structure 300B, as shown inFIG. 15 . It should be understood that a variety of different configurations may be created using any number of display structures, and attaching the various display structures together in a variety of arrangements. - The components of each of the
display structures - Although the disclosed inventions are illustrated and described herein as embodied in one or more specific examples, it is nevertheless not intended to be limited to the details shown, since various modifications and structural changes may be made therein without departing from the scope of the inventions and within the scope and range of equivalents of the claims. For example, the display assemblies and/or display structures described and illustrated herein may include more than one intermediate plate, providing for three or more rows of offset or aligned chambers. In addition, various features from one of the embodiments may be incorporated into another of the embodiments. Accordingly, it is appropriate that the appended claims be construed broadly and in a manner consistent with the scope of the disclosure as set forth in the following claims.
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1. A display assembly, comprising:
a base having first and second opposite ends;
a top spaced from and substantially parallel to the base, the top having first and second opposite ends, the first end of the top being offset from the first end of the base;
a first end wall extending between and interconnecting the first end of the top and the first end of the base, the first end wall having a thickness;
a second end wall extending between and interconnecting the second end of the top and the second end of the base; and
a plurality of central walls extending between the base and the top, the central walls defining at least one chamber intermediate the first end wall and the second end wall, at least one of the central walls having a thickness greater than the thickness of the first end wall.
2. The display assembly of claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the first end wall is approximately one half of the thickness of at least one central wall.
3. The display assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:
a plate disposed intermediate and parallel to the base and the top, the plate extending between the first end wall and the second end wall.
4. The display assembly of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of central walls includes a first set of central walls extending between the top and the plate and defining several chambers, and a second set of central walls extending between the plate and the bottom and defining several chambers.
5. The display assembly of claim 4 , wherein the first set of central walls is offset from the second set of central walls.
6. The display assembly of claim 1 , including a product housed within the at least one chamber.
7. A display assembly comprising:
a base having first and second opposite ends, the base having a thickness;
a top spaced from the base, the top having first and second opposite ends, the first end of the top being offset from the first end of the base;
a first end wall extending between and interconnecting the first end of the top and the first end of the base, the first end wall having a thickness less than the thickness of the top; and
a second end wall extending between and interconnecting the second end of the top and the second end of the base.
8. The display assembly of claim 7 , wherein the second end of the top is offset from the second end of the base.
9. The display assembly of claim 7 , further comprising:
a plurality of inner walls extending between the base and the top, the inner walls defining at least one chamber intermediate the first end wall and the second end wall.
10. The display assembly of claim 9 , wherein each of the inner walls has a thickness greater than the thickness of the first end wall.
11. The display assembly of claim 7 , wherein the first end wall includes a first vertically oriented portion, a second vertically oriented portion offset from the first portion, and a step portion intermediate and coupled to each of the first portion and the second portion, the step portion being horizontally oriented.
12. The display assembly of claim 7 , wherein the thickness of the first end wall is approximately one half of the thickness of the base.
13. The display assembly of claim 7 , wherein the second end wall has a thickness substantially the same as the thickness of the first end wall.
14. The display assembly of claim 7 , wherein one of the base, the top, the first end wall, or the second end wall is configured to be fastened to another display assembly.
15. The display assembly of claim 7 , including a product housed within a chamber defined by the base, the top, the first end wall, and the second end wall.
16. A packaging structure, comprising:
a first row of chambers defined by opposing first and second end walls, opposing first and second plates, and at least one first interior wall extending between the first plate and the second plate; and
a second row of chambers defined by opposing third and fourth end walls, the second plate, a third plate, and at least one second interior wall extending between the second plate and the third plate, the third end wall having a thickness, and the at least one second interior wall having a thickness greater than the thickness of the third end wall.
17. The packaging structure of claim 16 , wherein each of the first and second end walls has a thickness, and the least one first interior wall has a thickness greater than the thickness of each of the first end wall and second end wall.
18. The packaging structure of claim 16 , wherein the first row of chambers is offset from the second row of chambers.
19. The packaging structure of claim 16 , wherein the thickness of the third end wall is approximately one half of the thickness of the at least one interior wall.
20. The packaging structure of claim 16 , including a product housed within at least one of the chambers.
21. A display set, comprising:
a first display structure including a frame defining several chambers in which items can be placed, the frame including an end wall having a thickness and an interior wall having thickness different than the thickness of the end wall; and
a second display structure including a frame defining several chambers in which items can be placed, the frame of the second display structure including an end wall having a thickness and an interior wall having a thickness different than the thickness of the end wall of the second display structure, the thickness of the end wall of the first display structure and the thickness of the end wall of the second display structure collectively being substantially the same as the thickness of the interior wall of the first display structure when the end wall of the first display structure is placed proximate to the end wall of the second display structure.
22. The display set of claim 21 , wherein the thickness of the end wall of the first display structure is approximately one half of the thickness of the interior wall of the first display structure.
23. The display set of claim 21 , wherein the thickness of the end wall of the first display structure is substantially the same as the thickness of the end wall of the second display structure.
24. The display set of claim 23 , wherein the thickness of the end wall of the second display structure is approximately one half of the thickness of the interior wall of the second display structure.
25. The display set of claim 21 , wherein the first display structure includes a first row of chambers and a second row of chambers, the second row of chambers being offset from the first row of chambers.
26. The display set of claim 25 , wherein the second display structure includes a first row of chambers and a second row of chambers, the second row of chambers of the second display structure being offset from the first row of chambers of the second display structure such that the first rows of chambers form a continuous row of chambers when the first display structure is placed proximate to the second display structure.
27. The display set of claim 21 , further comprising:
means for fastening the first display structure and the second display structure together.
28. The display set of claim 21 , including a product housed within at least on of the chambers.
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