US20160367049A1 - Extendable display hanger - Google Patents

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US20160367049A1
US20160367049A1 US15/073,911 US201615073911A US2016367049A1 US 20160367049 A1 US20160367049 A1 US 20160367049A1 US 201615073911 A US201615073911 A US 201615073911A US 2016367049 A1 US2016367049 A1 US 2016367049A1
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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
    • A47F5/00—Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
    • A47F5/08—Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features secured to the wall, ceiling, or the like; Wall-bracket display devices
    • A47F5/0807—Display panels, grids or rods used for suspending merchandise or cards supporting articles; Movable brackets therefor
    • A47F5/0846—Display panels or rails with elongated channels; Sliders, brackets, shelves, or the like, slidably attached therein
    • A47F5/0853—Rail constructions; Brackets
    • 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
    • A47F1/00—Racks for dispensing merchandise; Containers for dispensing merchandise
    • A47F1/04—Racks or containers with arrangements for dispensing articles, e.g. by means of gravity or springs
    • A47F1/12—Racks or containers with arrangements for dispensing articles, e.g. by means of gravity or springs dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
    • A47F1/125—Racks or containers with arrangements for dispensing articles, e.g. by means of gravity or springs dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack with an article-pushing device
    • A47F1/128—Racks or containers with arrangements for dispensing articles, e.g. by means of gravity or springs dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack with an article-pushing device for article hangers or brackets
    • 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
    • A47F5/00—Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
    • A47F5/08—Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features secured to the wall, ceiling, or the like; Wall-bracket display devices
    • A47F5/0807—Display panels, grids or rods used for suspending merchandise or cards supporting articles; Movable brackets therefor
    • A47F5/0838—Rails or bars; Article supports therefor, e.g. brackets being slidably attached on the outside thereof
    • 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
    • A47F5/00—Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
    • A47F5/08—Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features secured to the wall, ceiling, or the like; Wall-bracket display devices
    • A47F5/0807—Display panels, grids or rods used for suspending merchandise or cards supporting articles; Movable brackets therefor
    • A47F5/0869—Accessories for article-supporting brackets, e.g. price- indicating means, not covered by a single one of groups A47F5/08

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  • Conventional arrangements for displaying products for retail sale include hangers or peg hooks upon which products are hung.
  • peg hooks often include a horizontal or slightly inclined bar protruding from a wall or other display surface.
  • the product is hung on the bar, e.g., via a hole or other feature included in the product packaging, such that the forward most product is visible to a shopper and other products on the hook are aligned behind the visible product.
  • a shopper desiring to purchase a certain model toothbrush in pink may have to inspect toothbrushes arranged behind a forward-most blue or green toothbrush until she locates her pink toothbrush.
  • the shopper can visually inspect the row of toothbrushes by swinging the forward-most products from vertical (and sometimes similarly displacing product on adjacent hooks), but often, a user will remove toothbrushes until she finds the desired pink toothbrush.
  • the toothbrushes the shopper removed and does not want are frequently incorrectly restocked by that shopper, e.g., because she puts them on a different peg hook or she places them backward on the peg hook. In other instances, the shopper merely leaves the unwanted product on any nearby surface without attempting to re-stock them.
  • Each of these scenarios leads to an unsightly display area, which requires store employees to be mindful of the displays at all times, and to spend time re-stocking the toothbrushes correctly.
  • This disclosure is directed at overcoming one or more problems set forth above and/or other problems of the prior art.
  • a display hanger may include a telescoping mechanism that allows a shopper to pull a peg hook from a retracted display position to an extended position. In the extended position, the shopper may view the contents of the peg hook, without removing the contents from the peg hook.
  • the peg hook is biased to return to the retracted display position when the shopper lets go or otherwise releases the peg hook.
  • a display hanger includes a post extending in an axial direction from a base to a distal end; a product support arm configured to move generally in the axial direction relative to the post between a retracted display position proximate the base of the post, and an extended position relatively farther from the base; and a biasing member biasing the product support arm toward the display position.
  • the display hanger of the preceding paragraph further includes a sled configured to move on the post and the product support is fixed on the sled.
  • the sled comprises at least one sleeve receiving the post therein.
  • the display hanger of any of the preceding paragraphs further includes a post extender fixed relative to the product support and movable in the axial direction relative to the post.
  • the post extender comprises a sleeve sized to receive the post.
  • the post defines a sleeve and the post extender is sized to be received in the sleeve.
  • the post extender includes a plate at a distal end.
  • the display hanger of any of the preceding paragraphs further includes a pull disposed at a distal end of the post extender.
  • the product support comprises an upturned distal end.
  • the base comprises a pair of spaced apart members joining at a distal end.
  • the display hanger of any of the preceding paragraphs further includes a pull disposed at a distal end of the product support.
  • the biasing member comprises a retractable spring.
  • the display hanger of any of the preceding paragraphs further includes a base from which the post depends.
  • the base comprises a fixed portion, fixed to the post, and an adapter configured to releaseably receive the fixed portion.
  • the display hanger of any of the preceding paragraphs further includes a retention mechanism for retaining the product support arm in the extended position.
  • a display hanger in other aspects of this disclosure, includes a base; a post extending from the base in an axial direction; an elongate sleeve receiving the post and movable relative to the post in the axial direction between a display position proximate the base and an extended position spaced from the display position, relatively farther from the base; a product support arm fixed relative to the elongate sleeve and configured to support a plurality of similarly packaged products; and a biasing member biasing the elongate sleeve toward the display position.
  • the display hanger of the preceding paragraph further includes a plate disposed at a distal end of the elongate sleeve.
  • the display hanger of any of the preceding paragraphs further includes a label disposed on the plate, the label comprising at least one of a UPC code, a product identification, an advertisement, and a price.
  • the product support comprises an upturned distal end.
  • the product support is disposed vertically below the elongate sleeve.
  • the display hanger of any of the preceding paragraphs further includes a grip disposed at a distal end of the elongate sleeve or the product support
  • the biasing member comprises a retractable spring.
  • the base comprises a fixed portion, fixed to the post, and an adapter configured to releaseably receive the fixed portion.
  • FIG. 1A is a perspective exploded view of an extendable hanger device, in a retracted position, according to an example implementation of this disclosure
  • FIG. 1B is a side view of the hanger device illustrated in FIG. 1A , in a retracted position;
  • FIG. 1C is a side view of the hanger device illustrated in FIG. 1A , in an extended position;
  • FIG. 2A is a side view of an extendable hanger device, in an extended position, according to another example implementation of this disclosure
  • FIG. 2B is a side view of the extendable hanger device illustrated in FIG. 2A , in a retracted position;
  • FIG. 3 is partially-exploded perspective view of an extendable hanger device according to additional implementations of this disclosure.
  • FIG. 4A is a partially-exploded perspective view of an extendable hanger device according to other implementations of this disclosure.
  • FIG. 4B is an exploded, perspective view of features of the extendable hanger device illustrated in FIG. 4A .
  • This disclosure relates generally to displaying merchandise, and more particularly to retail merchandise displays in which products are hung from peg hooks or the like.
  • FIGS. 1A-1C illustrate a display hanger 100 according to an embodiment of this disclosure.
  • the display hanger 100 includes a base 102 .
  • the base 102 is illustrated as being a substantially rectangular plate, although it may take other shapes.
  • a hook 104 is disposed to extend from the base 102 , such as by forming a bent section of the base 102 .
  • the hook 104 is provided as a mount that promotes attachment of the device 100 to a display or wall (not shown).
  • the mount may include features additional to or instead of the hook 104 .
  • the mount may be one or more pegs sized to be received in a pegboard, as is conventionally known. Other mounts may also be known or appreciated by those having ordinary skill in the art.
  • the mount is generally included to promote attachment of the base 102 to a display, such as a substantially vertical surface.
  • the mount may be integral with the base, connected to the base, or some combination of integrated and combined.
  • the mount may not be necessary, as the base 102 may be directly fixed or otherwise retained on a surface, such as a wall.
  • the base 102 may be screwed, nailed, adhered, or otherwise retained on the display surface.
  • a post 106 extends from a front surface or face of the base 102 .
  • the post 106 is illustrated as a pair of parallel, spaced-apart cylindrical or wire members 106 a, 106 b extending generally along parallel axes 108 .
  • the axes 108 define an axial direction.
  • the members 106 a, 106 b are angled or otherwise bend such that the members 106 a, 106 b meet at a junction 110 .
  • the junction 110 forms the distal end of the post 106 .
  • the junction 110 may be formed below the axis of the members 106 a, 106 b which will be described in more detail below.
  • the junction is illustrated as forming a v-shape, although the junction 110 could more closely resemble a u-shape or some other shape.
  • the post 106 extends from the base 102 such that the axes 108 are slightly inclined relative to horizontal when the base is retained on a vertical surface. In other embodiments, the axes 108 may be horizontal, or they may be at some angle relative to horizontal other than illustrated.
  • the post 106 may be formed from any rigid material, including, but not limited to, metal, plastics, or the like. In some implementations, the post is formed by bending a slender cylindrical metal rod.
  • An extender 112 is disposed to move relative to the post 106 .
  • the extender 112 generally includes a post extender 114 , a sled 116 , and a product support arm 118 .
  • the extender 112 acts with the post 106 to create a telescoping member.
  • the post extender 114 is generally an elongate member fixed to and extending from the sled 116 .
  • the sled 116 is disposed to move on the post 106 from a retracted position, illustrated in FIG. 1B to an extended position illustrated in FIG. 1C .
  • the sled 116 includes parallel sleeves 120 , sized to receive the members 106 a, 106 b with some clearance between the sleeves and the members. Thus, the sled is configured move along the members 106 a, 106 b.
  • the sled 116 may also provide a connection point or location to which a distal end of a biasing member 122 is attached. An opposite end of the biasing member 122 preferably is fixed relative to the base 102 .
  • the biasing member 122 biases the sled 116 toward the base 102 .
  • the post extender 114 is fixed relative to the sled 116 , the post extender 114 also is biased toward the base 102 . Accordingly, the device 100 is biased to the retracted position illustrated in FIG. 1B .
  • the biasing member may be any conventional device that biases the extender 112 toward the base 102 .
  • a flat retractable spring is schematically illustrated in FIG. 1 as the biasing member 122 and it may be contained in a housing or pocket 124 that prevents detachment of the biasing member 122 from the base 102 and/or constrains movement of the biasing member to the axial direction.
  • Other types of springs such as helical springs, as well as elastic members, or the like may be used as the biasing member 122 .
  • the post extender 114 and the product support arm 118 extend from the sled 116 generally in the axial direction, with the post extender 114 being spatially above the product support arm 118 .
  • the post extender is contained with the v-shaped junction 110 of the post 106 . This arrangement may promote alignment of the extender 112 with the post 106 as well as provide support for the product support arm 118 in the extended position.
  • the product support arm 118 is fixed relative to the post extender 114 .
  • the product support arm 118 is illustrated as fixed to the sled 116 , although it may alternatively be fixed to the post extender 114 . Because the product support arm 118 is fixed relative to the post extender 114 and the sled 116 , the product support arm 118 moves with those components.
  • the product support arm 118 illustrated generally includes a cylindrical post or rod, much like a conventional peg hook.
  • FIGS. 1A-1C a pull 130 also is illustrated in FIGS. 1A-1C .
  • the illustrated pull 130 generally comprises a tab depending from the plate 128 .
  • the pull 130 may be sized to allow a consumer to place one or more fingers behind the pull 130 . Alternatively, the consumer may grip the pull 130 between two fingers.
  • This disclosure is not limited to the illustrated pull 130 .
  • FIG. 3 illustrated below, illustrates another example pull. Those having ordinary skill in the art, with the benefit of this disclosure, will appreciate alternative pulls or gripping features.
  • the pull 130 may be replaced by or incorporate a ring, a knob, a handle, an aperture through the plate 124 , a flange, or the like.
  • a consumer may grip the pull 130 or similar feature and pull the post extender from the non-extended position to an extended position.
  • the shopper may also or alternatively use the plate 128 as the pull.
  • the device 100 may include additional features. For example, it may be desirable to ensure that the post extender 112 cannot be easily removed from the post 106 .
  • the biasing member 118 may be sufficiently strong (or of a limited length) that a consumer would be unable to remove the extender 112 absent a significant force.
  • the post 106 and/or the extender 112 may include one or more features that inhibit separation.
  • FIGS. 1A-1C include a stop 132 extending between the members 106 a, 106 b of the post. When the extender 112 is pulled to the extended position, the sled 116 contacts the stop 132 to prohibit further extension. Alternate mechanisms for preventing separation of the post extender 112 from the post 106 will be within the knowledge and skill in the art, with the benefit of this disclosure.
  • a diameter of one or both of the post members 106 a, 106 b may be increased, such as by a cuff, flange, or taper, for example, to interfere with continued movement of the sleeves 120 along the members 106 a, 106 b.
  • FIG. 2 shows an alternative telescoping hanger device 200 .
  • the device 200 includes a base 202 and a post 204 extending from the base 202 along an axis 206 .
  • the post 106 includes a single cylindrical member. That is, the post 204 is a generally elongate finger that extends along the axis 206 from a proximal or base end (connected to the base 202 ) to a distal end (not visible in the figures).
  • the base 202 may also include a mount, like the hook 104 discussed above.
  • the device 200 also includes a post extender 208 movable relative to the post 204 , generally along the axis 206 .
  • the post extender 208 defines a sleeve which is an elongate opening therein, sized to receive the post 204 .
  • FIG. 2A the post extender 208 is shown as extended relative to the post 204 . In this extended position, much of the post 106 is exposed.
  • FIG. 2B the post extender is in a retracted position, such that a majority (or all) of the post 204 is disposed in the sleeve post extender 208 .
  • the post extender 208 includes the sleeve and the post extender 208 slides over the post 204
  • the post 204 may comprise a sleeve and the post extender 208 may be extended from and retracted to a position within the sleeve.
  • the post extender 208 and the post 204 act as a telescopic post.
  • the post 204 and sleeve arrangement is one example implementation that allows for relative movement of the post 204 and the post extender 208 .
  • the sleeve may not be included.
  • one of the post or the extender may include a track or similar feature in which the other of the post and the post extender is retained and slides.
  • the post extender may otherwise be disposed to move relative to the post.
  • the device 200 may also include a flange 210 at a proximate end of the post extender 208 .
  • the flange 210 is illustrated as a rectangular plate, the flange may take other forms, shapes and sizes.
  • the flange 210 may contact the base 202 when the post extender 208 is in the retracted position.
  • the flange 210 may also provide a connection point or location to which a distal end of a biasing member 212 is attached.
  • An opposite end of the biasing member 212 preferably is fixed relative to the base 202 .
  • the biasing member 212 biases the post extender 208 toward the base 202 .
  • the post extender 208 also is biased toward the base 202 . Accordingly, as with the device 100 , the device 200 is biased to the retracted position.
  • the biasing member may be any conventional device that biases the post extender 208 toward the base 202 .
  • a retractable helical spring is schematically illustrated in FIGS. 2A and 2B as the biasing member 212 .
  • Other types of springs, such as flat springs, as well as elastic members, or the like, may be used as the biasing member 122 .
  • the post 204 and/or the extender 208 may include one or more features that inhibit separation.
  • the biasing member 212 may be sufficiently rigid that a force in excess of what a shopper would generally apply would be required to remove the extender 208 .
  • the post 204 and the post extender 208 may be keyed relative to each other.
  • the post 204 may include a channel on its outer surface and the post extender 208 includes a protrusion on a surface of the sleeve formed therein that slides in the channel. The channel may be formed along less than the entire length of the post 204 , such that the end of the channel acts as a hard stop for the protrusion.
  • the post 204 and the post extender 208 may have the further benefit of maintaining a consistent rotational alignment between the post 204 and the post extender 208 .
  • separation may be inhibited by tapering an external surface of the post 204 and/or an internal surface of the sleeve.
  • the outer surface of the post 204 and the inner surface of the sleeve contact with extension of the post extender 208 relative to the post 204 , and, after a predetermined extension, interfere to prohibit further extension.
  • Alternate mechanisms for preventing separation of the post extender 208 from the post 204 will be within the knowledge and skill in the art, with the benefit of this disclosure.
  • the device 200 also includes a plate 214 at a distal end of the post extender 208 , and a pull 216 on the plate 214 .
  • the plate 214 and the pull 216 may take the forms and/or include the modifications described above with respect to the plate 128 and the pull 130 , and are therefore not discussed further herein.
  • the device 200 also includes a product support arm 218 .
  • the product support arm 214 is substantially the same as the product support arm 118 described above, and may be modified as described above.
  • the device 200 normally remains in the retracted position.
  • the biasing member 212 maintains the post extender 208 , the product support arm 218 , and features associated therewith proximate the base 202 , so the post extender 208 is not telescoped relative to the post 204 .
  • this non-extended position is a display position.
  • the device 200 has an affect very similar to that of a conventional display hook. For instance, a plurality of products may be retained on the product support arm 218 as in conventional peg hook applications. Unlike conventional applications, however, the shopper may extend the product support arm 218 from this display position to an extended position in which product retained on the product support arm is distanced from the base 202 .
  • each of the devices 100 , 200 includes a post extender and a product support arm
  • only the product support arm may be provided.
  • only the product support arm 118 may extend from the sled 116 .
  • the plate 128 may be provided on the distal end of the product support arm in this example, or on the post.
  • the user may instead grasp the distal end of the product support arm to extend the arm, as the post is not movable.
  • a pull may be provided at the distal end of the support arm to assist in extending the arm.
  • the post extender 208 may function as the product support arm.
  • the post extender may include an upturned end in this embodiment.
  • a shopper may grasp the upturned end to exert a force on the post extender 208 to extend the device 200 .
  • a gripping feature e.g., a finger grip, a knob, a hole, a ring, a pull, or the like may be provided proximate the distal end of the post extender 208 .
  • the gripping feature may be in addition to the upturned end 210 or as alternative to the upturned end 210 .
  • FIG. 3A illustrates a partially-exploded view of another example embodiment of a display hanger 300 .
  • the display hanger has similarities to the device 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1A-1C .
  • the hanger 300 includes a base 302 , a post 304 extending from the base 302 , and an extender 306 disposed to move relative to the base 302 .
  • the base 302 is illustrated as being a substantially rectangular plate having a hook 308 disposed to extend from the base 302 , such as by forming a bent section of the base 302 .
  • the hook 308 is provided as a mount that promotes attachment of the hanger 300 to a display or wall (not shown).
  • the mount may also include features additional to or instead of the hook 308 , such as a support 310 that supports and/or spaces the base 302 from a mounting surface.
  • the base 302 , hook 308 and spacer 310 may be provided as a means to attach the hanger 300 to a specific type of display.
  • Those having ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that different types of displays may require different features on the base 302 to promote attachment of the hanger 300 thereto.
  • This disclosure is not limited to any one type of display or attachment mechanism.
  • the hanger 300 could instead include one or more pegs sized to be received in a pegboard, as is conventionally known.
  • the extender 306 generally includes a post extender 312 , a sled 314 , and a product support arm 316 .
  • the hanger 300 also includes a biasing member 318 biasing the sled 314 relative to the base 302 .
  • the biasing member may be any conventional device that biases the extender 306 toward the base 302 .
  • a flat, retractable spring is illustrated in FIG. 3 as the biasing member. For clarity, the spring is shown detached from the sled.
  • the spring may be contained in a housing 320 that prevents detachment of the biasing member 318 from the base 302 and/or constrains movement of the biasing member 318 to the axial direction.
  • the housing 320 is illustrated as being disposed on the base 302 , below the post 304 and sled 314 . In this manner, unlike the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1A-1C , the biasing member 318 and the housing 320 do not protrude above the sled 314 , for example.
  • FIG. 3 also shows a display plate 322 disposed at a distal end of the post extender 312 .
  • the plate 322 may be a conventional display mechanism, upon which a UPC code, a price tag, a product description, an advertisement, and/or the like may be placed.
  • Data may be placed directly on the display plate 322 , e.g., using an adhesive, a magnet, or the like, or, as illustrated, a data holder 324 may be attached to the display plate 322 .
  • the data holder 324 may comprise a sleeve, pocket, channel, or other device capable of releasably retaining data, such as a UPC code, a price tag, a product description, an advertisement, and/or the like.
  • the data holder 324 may be secured to the display plate 322 , e.g., using adhesives, magnets, welding, or the like. In some embodiments, the data holder 324 may be removable from the display plate 322 .
  • the display plate 322 may provide a convenient grip for a consumer, allowing her to extend the post extender 312 and the product support arm 316 from the retracted position, as in the embodiments described above.
  • a pull 326 is also provided on the display plate 322 .
  • the pull 326 generally comprises a tab depending substantially perpendicularly, i.e., toward the user, from the display plate 322 .
  • the pull 326 is differently shaped than the pull 130 illustrated above.
  • the function is substantially the same.
  • a consumer may use the pull 326 as a convenient mechanism to grasp when extending the extender 306 .
  • FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate another example display hanger 400 .
  • Many of the features of the display hanger 400 are similar to or the same as features illustrated in and described in connection with the hangers 100 , 200 , 300 .
  • the display hanger 400 is operated in substantially the same manner as which the hangers 100 , 200 , 300 are operated. Those features and operations will not be described in further detail here.
  • the display hanger 400 includes a different base 402 than the hangers illustrated previously.
  • the base 402 comprises a fixed member 404 and an adapter 406 .
  • the fixed member 404 is illustrated as generally including a rear plate 408 .
  • the rear plate 408 may comprise a rear portion that cooperates with a front portion 410 to form a housing 412 .
  • a spring may be disposed in a cavity defined by the housing 412 to bias an extender 414 to a retracted position.
  • the fixed member 404 may also include a guide 416 or similar feature to constrain movement of the spring disposed in the housing 412 .
  • the guide 416 is illustrated as a downturned tab or flange that extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the rear plate 408 .
  • the housing 412 may be formed by welding or otherwise securing the front portion 410 to the rear plate 408 .
  • ends of a post 418 may be welded or otherwise affixed to one or both of the rear plate 408 and the front portion 410 of the housing 412 .
  • the fixed member 404 of the base 402 is intended to be removably received in the adapter 406 .
  • lateral edges 420 of the rear plate 408 preferably extend wider than the front portion 410 and the post 418 , and the adapter 406 has channels 422 spaced and configured to receive the lateral edges 420 .
  • the channels 422 are formed by turned-in edges 424 of a planar member 426 of the adapter 406 .
  • the display hanger is assembled by sliding the fixed portion 404 of the base 402 into the adapter 406 , from above the adapter 406 .
  • the adapter 406 also may be provided with a bottom 424 upon which the base 402 may abut upon insertion.
  • the bottom 428 is illustrated as a protrusion extending from the planar member 426 , between the turned-in edges 424 . In other embodiments, the bottom 428 may extend from edge-to-edge.
  • the channels 422 may be configured to narrow from top to bottom. In this manner, an interference fit between inner surfaces of the channels 422 and outer surfaces of the lateral edges 420 may hold the fixed member 404 in place.
  • the adapter 404 includes attachment features 430 that promote attachment of the adapter 404 to an existing display.
  • the attachment features include a pair of L-shaped pegs that promote attachment of the adapter 404 to a peg board.
  • different adapters 404 may allow attachment of the hanger 400 to a number of different, pre-existing displays. In this manner, for example, a retailer is not required to buy all new hangers when the type of display is changed. Only new adapters, with different attachment features 430 , may be required.
  • the base 402 is contemplated.
  • the rear plate 408 and the planar member 426 are illustrated as being substantially planar and rectangular, any cooperating size and/or shape may be used without departing from the scope of this disclosure.
  • the hanger 400 also illustrates another feature not shown in previously-described embodiments.
  • a sled 432 which is substantially identical in form and operations to the sleds described above, also includes a retaining mechanism that promotes retaining of the extender 414 in the extended position.
  • the retaining mechanism includes a retention aperture 434 extending vertically through a tab 436 .
  • the tab extends from the sled 432 in a direction toward the distal end of the post 418 .
  • the tab 436 may be formed integrally with a portion of the sled 432 and of a material that allows for some flexibility of the tab 436 .
  • a stop 438 also is provided on the post 418 , to prevent over-extension of the extender 414 .
  • the stop 438 also includes a retention protrusion 440 extending upwardly from a top surface of the stop 438 .
  • the under-side of the protrusion 440 comprises a guide that approximates an outer surface of a portion of the extender 414 .
  • the tab 436 In operation, as the sled 432 approaches the stop 438 , i.e., upon extension of the extender 414 , the tab 436 flexes relative to the sled 432 so as to travel over a top of the stop until the protrusion 440 is captured in the retention aperture 434 on the sled 432 .
  • the tab 436 is sufficiently rigid that the extender 414 will remain in the extended position, with the protrusion 440 being retained in the retention aperture 434 .
  • a user may apply an upward force to a distal, front edge of the tab 436 , to release the retention aperture 434 and the retention protrusion 440 .
  • the tab 436 and protrusion 440 are not the only manner in which the extender 414 may be retained in the extended position.
  • the sled 432 could instead include a hook or similar latching feature that contacts the stop 438 .
  • the stop 438 may not include the protrusion 440 .

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