Classifications

• • 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
  • A47F3/00—Show cases or show cabinets
• • 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
  • A47F3/00—Show cases or show cabinets
  • A47F3/10—Rotary show cases or cabinets
  • A47F3/11—Rotary show cases or cabinets having mechanical drive

Definitions

• the present invention relates to a presentation device comprising a display space provided for displaying products, which can be closed by a closure element which can be moved up and down via displacement means, in which the display space comprises a rotatable platform which is arranged so as to be able to rotate about a supporting pipe which extends along virtually the entire height of the presentation device.
• the present invention relates in particular to a presentation device which can be used both inside and outside.
• Presentation devices are known per se. In their simplest form, they are designed in the form of one or more shelves placed one above the other or next to one another. Such an embodiment only functions as a storage rack from which the consumer can take his products and is not very appealing. In addition, the products are easily accessible.
• European patent publication EP 0 269 881 describes a presentation device comprising a horizontal platform provided on an underframe on which goods can be displayed and which can be closed by means of a dome which can be moved up and down. The dome can move up and down by means of a gear rack which is provided in the underframe. It is an object of the present invention to provide an alternative presentation device which is particularly appealing to the consumer and in which products can be displayed in such a manner that the buying interest of the consumer is stimulated.
• a presentation device comprising a display space designed for displaying products, which can be closed by means of a closure element which can be moved up and down via displacement means, in which the display space comprises a rotatable platform which is arranged so as to be able to rotate about a supporting pipe which extends along virtually the entire height of the presentation device and in which the displacement means comprise a counterweight which can be displaced in the supporting pipe, the closure element being connected to said counterweight via one or more connecting cords.
• closure element is unique per se and will attract the attention of those people in its immediate vicinity.
• the products can be stored in a safe and protected manner.
• the closure element is preferably made from a transparent material, such as for example glass or plastic.
• the closure element is in particular designed to extend across at least the region of the display space.
• Said displacement means require at least one fixing point which is situated higher than the closure element.
• the connecting cords (cables) used are preferably made from a virtually non-stretching material, such as for example steel wire.
• the device comprises a superstructure above said display space, into which the closure element can be moved.
• the superstructure preferably has a larger diameter than the diameter of the display space.
• the device comprises a substructure below said display space, over which the closure element can be moved.
• the substructure preferably has a smaller diameter than the diameter of the display space.
• the superstructure Since the superstructure has a larger diameter than the display space, which in turn has a larger diameter than the substructure, it is virtually impossible for rainwater to penetrate into the presentation device.
• the device comprises lighting means for illuminating the displayed products.
• the presentation device according to the present invention is in particular of a cylindrical design.
• the design of the presentation device can also include other suitable shapes, such as for example oval, quadrangular, etc.
• Fig. 1 is a representation of the presentation device according to the invention in which the closure element is partially situated inside in the superstructure
• Fig. 2 is a representation of the presentation device according to the invention in which the closure element closes off the display space
• Fig. 3 is a representation of the presentation device according to the invention in which the closure element is situated partially over the substructure; - Fig. 4: is a cross section of the presentation device according to the present invention.
• the presentation device (1) also referred to as an advertising column, according to the present invention and as illustrated in the attached figures, comprises three major parts: a substructure (9), a display space (2) onto which products can be placed and a superstructure (8).
• the substructure and superstructure are preferably made from a non-transparent material, such as for example stainless steel.
• the products are displayed on a rotatable platform (4) which is provided in the display space (2) and which is arranged so as to be able to rotate about a supporting pipe (5) which extends along virtually the entire height of the presentation device (1).
• the presentation device furthermore comprises a drive system which is attached to the supporting pipe (5).
• the drive system inter alia comprises a motor (11), a reduction gearbox (12), a drive gear (13) and ball bearings (14).
• the drive gears can be replaced by drive belts.
• the presentation device (1) comprises a closure element (3) which can be moved up and down and has a shape which corresponds to the shape of the rest of the presentation device (1).
• the presentation device (1) is of cylindrical design, as a result of which the closure element (3) is also cylindrical.
• other suitable shapes are also possible.
• the closure element (3) is virtually entirely made of a transparent material, preferably a suitable plastic (for example polycarbonate) or optionally laminated glass, so that passers-by have an unimpeded view of the products on display. Producing the closure element (3) in glass will ensure a presentation device of high quality and appealing appearance.
• the closure element (3) protects the display space (2) and for this purpose the closure element (3) is dimensioned such that it extends across at least the region of the display space (2).
• the closure element (3) can be moved up or down, as is evident from Figs. 1 and 3.
• a presentation device of such design enables simple cleaning of the closure element (3), both on the inside and on the outside.
• the closure element (3) will slide at least partly over the substructure (9) when it is moved downwards and it will slide at least partly into the superstructure (8) when it is moved upwards.
• the water will run off the device in case of rain and will not be able to penetrate into the latter.
• the presentation device (1) comprises displacement means.
• the displacement means inter alia comprise a counterweight (6) which is displaceable in the supporting pipe (5), the closure element (3) being connected to said counterweight (6) via one or more connecting cords (7).
• the supporting pipe (5) is preferably arranged centrally in the presentation device (1).
• the connecting cords (cables) (7) employed are preferably made from a virtually non-stretching material, such as for example steel wire.
• the closure element (3) is suspended from these connecting cords (7) which are attached to the counterweight (6) which is situated in the central supporting pipe (5) via a number of wheels.
• the central supporting pipe (5) and the counterweight (6) which can be displaced therein ensure that the closure element (glass wall) can move upwards and downwards virtually precisely vertically.
• the upward and downward movement of the closure element (3) can be effected both manually and automatically.
• the presentation device (1) can also be provided with locking means, preventing the closure element (3) from being moved up or down by unauthorized individuals.
• the presentation device (1) comprises lighting means (10) for illuminating the products on display.
• the products on display may, for example, be illuminated from inside by arranging a fluorescent light on the upper side of the display space. It is evident that other known light sources can also be provided.
• the displayed products can also be illuminated from the outside by arranging, for example, a halogen spotlight on the outside of the of the presentation device.
• the presentation device (1) according to the present invention can also be provided with wheels, for example on the bottom side, in order to be able to move the device in a simple manner.
• the presentation device (1) according to the present invention is suitable for both internal and external use and will attract the attention of passers-by due to its specific embodiment. Moreover, the presentation device (1) also imparts the products displayed therein an air of exclusivity. The products displayed in the presentation device can also be separated from one another by fitting vertical walls in the presentation device. The presentation device (1) according to the present invention is also simple to maintain.
• the exclusivity of the presentation device (1) is furthermore underlined by the fact that there are no struts between the substructure and superstructure.
• the central supporting pipe (5) can be made invisible to the passers-by by fitting a few walls around this supporting pipe on the rotating platform (4) which then also divide the display space into different sections. In this manner, a visual effect is achieved in which the superstructure seems to float unsupported.

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• 2009
  • 2009-06-04 BE BE2009/0338A patent/BE1018769A5/nl not_active IP Right Cessation
• 2010
  • 2010-05-28 US US13/376,192 patent/US20120169187A1/en not_active Abandoned
  • 2010-05-28 CN CN2010800311918A patent/CN102802470A/zh active Pending
  • 2010-05-28 WO PCT/EP2010/003258 patent/WO2010139428A2/en active Application Filing
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