WO2016159908A1

WO2016159908A1 - Structuring of monolithic floor display stand with slotted rack structure

Info

Publication number: WO2016159908A1
Application number: PCT/TR2016/000040
Authority: WO
Inventors: Emir YIGIT
Original assignee: Ortam Projeleri Tasarim Ve Tanitim Hizmetleri Sanayi Ve Anonim Sirketi
Priority date: 2015-03-27
Filing date: 2016-03-25
Publication date: 2016-10-06

Abstract

The invention is related to the development in cardboard display stand structurings used for transport and display in supermarkets, markets, groceries, stores and similar places, has an convenience of use and stowing. The invention is especially related to the chanelled shelf structuring of product display stands that can be assembled easily, has an different structuring.

Description

STRUCTURING OF MONOLITHIC FLOOR DISPLAY STAND WITH SLOTTED

RACK STRUCTURE

DESCRIPTION The invention is related to the development in cardboard display stand structurings used for transport and display in supermarkets, markets, groceries, stores and similar places, has an convenience of use and stowing.

The invention is especially related to the chanelled shelf structuring of product display stands that can be assembled easily, has an different structuring.

Background of the Invention

In the background of the invention; display stands are especially are used for purpose of products manufactured from wood, metal or similar materials to be seen by customers and also to be displayed.

In the background of the invention; display stands are used in two ways. One of these is; in the form of shelves mounted to the wall. Another one is; the fixings that are not required to be mounted to any vertical surface, can be put to a certain place after assembly, includes shelves on it and especially are easy to be assembled.

The use of shelves that are from wall-mounted display stands, due to lack of being portable, they are not preferred so much especially for products that should be saled instantly.

In the background of the invention, fixings that are not required to be mounted to any vertical surface, can be put to a certain place after assembly, includes shelves above fixings are preferred much more for products especially that are used for instant display and sales. However, being not lightweight and unable to be assembled easily are the most important disadvantages of these products.

Shelves in these type of easy assembled stands are usually contained on the stand and several methods have been developed for fixing of these shelves. In most of the existing methods, shelves are mounted separately to the stand and requires a separate process for removing it later.

Demountable stands that appear in different structure are useless due to their structure and are not preferred. For the solution of these problems, display stands manufactured from cardboard materials, lightweight and easy-to-assemble are available in the current technique.

In the current technique; an example of product display stands manufactured from cardboard and derivatives is; the utility model application with application No TR 2009/02664. The summary of this application is as follows. "As this invention is related to the portable display stands which provide convenience for storage, display and transportation of products, has the feature of; being consisted of upper stand, storage box, legroom to place a stand, carriage part, upper stand cover, stand cover fixing screw and display shelves." However, also in this invention with the utility model certificate holder, there are some problems unable to be solved. It is required to be mounted and fixed with some screws when removed from the box.

In the current technique; another example of product display stands manufactured from cardboard and its derivatives is; the utility model application with application No TR 2009/02666. The summary of this application is as follows. "As this invention is related to the portable display stands which provide promotion of products, foldable, handheld, has the feature of; being consisted of back part, side surfaces, carriage part, shelf inserting space, folding part, tire, display shelves and shelf placement arms." However, in this invention with the utility model certificate holder, there are some problems unable to be solved. In this mentioned product, separate mounting of product parts that has removed from the box is required. When the product required to be disassembled and boxed once again, each part is required separately to be disassembled and placed to boxes.

In the current technique; another example of product display stands manfactured from cardboard and derivatives is; the utility model application with application No TR 2011/06833. The summary of this application is as follows. "The invention is related to an foldable stand manufactured from carton, cardboard, pvc and similar materials that has prepared as an advertising materials, with an rubber and cardboard mechanism located in outer surface, can be maintained to be stand by interlocking from the edges without impairing the image." However, also in this invention with the utility model certificate holder, there are some problems unable to be solved. The product is placed in a box by folded and opened again by folded. However, due to the excess of pile point, cardboard and similar material is quickly being deformed. Also, self-assembly is out of question, it must be mounted by a user.

In the current technique; another example of product display stands manufactured from cardboard and derivatives is; the utility model application with application No TR 2009/08195. The summary of this application is as follows. " As this invention is manufactured from raw materials such as carton, carboard, plastic derivatives, is related to a foldable modular display stand used in fairs, various types of organizations, etc., similar places, has the feature of; being consisted of front plate fixed to side columns from the connecting spurs located on it in order to close the front face of minimum one shelf fixed by the locking mechanism from the connecting channels located on two side columns placed reciprocally, a table layer fixed on the vertically placed side columns by connecting spurs separated creasing line, an upper pediment fixed to the upper pediment column that is placed vertically to the direct connecting hole, from it's upper pediment connecting leg with a connecting piece, and the bottom of the columns placed under side columns. "

In the current technique; another example of product display stands manufactured from cardboard and derivatives is; the utility model application with application No TR 2011/12984. The summary of this application is as follows. " As this invention is related to easy assembled cardboard stand to be used for display of products in various size and types in groceries, markets, shopping centers, etc., sales points, has the features of; being consisted of two vertical shelf support plate associated with each other from back surfaces to be symmetrical, shelf bases which separates from perforations that vertical shelf support plates have, a body in which different numbers of shelf bases that can move around horizontal creasing lines are fixed, shelves consisting of shelf plate, shelf base and shelf plates placed on the bases that are located to be 90 degree to vertical support plate, an identification plate placed on top of the body that conserves the shelves and one upper shelf plate placed on top of the bases that located under the identification plate." However, in this application multiple pieces have to be removed and mounted and also the product mentioned in this application is not ready for use.

In the current technique; another example of product display stands manufactured from cardboard and derivatives is; the utility model application with application No. TR 2011/06833. The summary of this application is as follows. "This invention is related to an foldable stand manufactured from carton, cardboard, pvc and similar materials that has prepared as an advertising materials, with an rubber and cardboard mechanism located in outer surface, can be maintained to be stand by interlocking from the edges without impairing the image." However, in this application there are some problems are unable to be solved. The product is placed in a box by folded and opened again by folded. However, due to excess of pile point, cardboard and similar material is quickly being deformed. Also, self-assembly is out of question, it must be mounted by a user.

In the current technique; another example of product display stands from cardboard and it's derivatives is; the utility model application with application No. TR 2011/06282. The summary of this application is as follows. "As our invention is related to advertising stands manufactured from cardboard and derivatives and can be easily opened, has the features of; being ready to be positioned by acquiring an dimension in one move gropely. The stand is consisting of; a body (advertising surface), creasing line, middle pedestals, fixing auricles, a bonded tape and a drive slot."

As a result, due to negations mentioned above and inadequacy of existing solutions on the issue, the requirement of progress is emerging in the cardboard display stand structurings that are used for transport and display purposes in supermarkets, markets, groceries, shopping centers and similar places, has the convenience of handling and stacking and can be assembled easily.

Summary of the Invention

The current invention is related to an progress developed in cardboard display stand structurings that meets the requirements mentioned above, removes all disadvantages and brings some additional advantages, is used for transport and display purposes in supermarkets, markets, groceries, shopping centers and similar places, has the convenience of handling and stacking and can be assembled easily.

The primary objective of the invention is; to take all it's parts a form of planar surface when folded, to become to an strong structure when opened.

Another primary objective of the invention is; the moving of shelves that are contained within stand, inside a channel contained on the lateral surface. Thus, stand is collapsible as standart and there is no need for an extra processing.

Another primary objective of the invention; is to be as one piece. The objective of the invention that distinguishes it from all other cardboard display stands is; the shelves that can easily be opened and closed.

The objective of the invention mentioned above is; provided by the channels that the shelves contained in the invention moves in.

Another objective of the invention is; to display the products placed on it and ensured the products on display stand to be seen by end users.

Another objective of the invention is; to be light in weight because of being manufactured from cardboard and derivatives, and easily portable.

Similar objective of the invention is; to provide space saving in places especially such as in shopping centers, supermarkets, groceries. Unused display stands can be easily stacked and transported to another area.

Another objective of invention; to reduce the transport cost and transport work power. The invention, because of being stacked easily and occupies space in very small volumes, does not occupies space in transport vehicles. Thus, transport costs and working power during the transport will be reduced.

Another objective of invention is; to eliminate the requirement of employing dedicated staff capable of mounting.

Another similar objective of invention is; to be preferable in a few days organizations such as fairs and suchlike due to its feature of practical mounting and demounting. In these type of organizations, products which can easily be assembled and do not occupy much space during transport solve many important problems.

Another objective of the invention is; to take a thiny planar form by folded and to ensure more than one display stand to be stacked by overlapping them. This situation will provide an advantage when placing display stands to storage and similar places.

Similar objective of the invention is; to provide occupying less space of display stands by overlapping during transport and storage.

Another objective of the invention is; to be easily portable from one place to another when assembled. The invention, due to this property, will ensure the most appropriate display point to be found by replacing products to be displayed that is placed on it, especially in supermarkets and similar places.

Structural and characteristic features and all advantages of the invention will be understood more clearly due to the figures given below and detailed written explanation by making references to the figures and therefore the assessment shall be made by considering these figures and detailed explanation.

Description of the Figures

As "Structuring of monolithic flor display stand with slotted rack structure" subject to our application is illustrated by the attached figures and these figures are as follows;

Figure-1: Relating to "Structuring of monolithic flor display stand with slotted rack structure", it is an perspective view of assembled form of the stand (1).

Figure 2: Relating to "Structuring of monolithic flor display stand with slotted rack structure", it is an perspective view of the stand(1) ready to be stacked and moved by opened.

Figure-3: Relating to "Structuring of monolithic flor display stand with slotted rack structure", it is the perspective view of half opened form of shelves (4) contained within the stand (1 ) and a closer part of the stand (1 ).

Figure-4: Relating to "Structuring of monolithic flor display stand with slotted rack structure", it is the perspective view of stand apparatus (6) contained in the inner part of shelves (4) of the stand (1) .

Figure-5: Relating to "Structuring of monolithic flor display stand with slotted rack structure", it is the perspective view of alternative form of stand apparatus (6) contained in the inner part of shelves (4) of the stand (1) .

Figure-6: Relating to "Structuring of monolithic flor display stand with slotted rack structure", it is the perspective view of alternative form of plastic apparatus (6.5) located to channel fixing part (6.2) of the shelf apparatus (6) contained in the inner part of the shelves (4) of the stand.

Figure-7: Relating to "Structuring of monolithic flor display stand with slotted rack structure", it is the perspective view of alternative form of plastic apparatus (6.5) located to channel fixing part (6.2) without holding part (6.1) of the shelf apparatus (6) contained in the inner part of the shelves (4) of the stand.

Figure-8: Relating to "Structuring of monolithic flor display stand with slotted rack structure", it is the perspective view of closer form of the shelf (4) that shows the moving movement of the stand (1) inside the channel (5) and closer form of the stopper (5.2) mounted to the end portion of the channel. " As the figures subject to images are represented in general, don't necessarly need to be measured. Details that are not necessary to understand the current invention might be ignored. Further more, elements that are substantially identical or have substantially identical functions at least, are illustrated with the same number. "

Description of Unit Reference

Our invention titled as "Structuring of monolithic flor display stand with slotted rack structure" subject to our application is numbered as appears in the attached form, the part names corresponding to these numbers are given below.

NO PART NAME

1. Stand

2. Side surface

3. Back surface

4. Shelf

5. Channel

5.1 Input output gap

5.2 Stopper

6. Shelf Apparatus

6.1 Holding part

6.2 Channel fixing part

6.3 Strength enhancer

6.4 Body

6.5 Plastic apparatus

7 Advertising surface

Detailed Description of the Invention

In this detailed explanation, improvements in the cardboard display stand structurings subject to invention with convenience of use and stacking, is explained only for understanding the issue better and in a way not to create any limiting effect.

Also, some factors that are prepared to provide a better understanding of the invention may be used in different forms in the sentences to ensure the integrity of the meaning. Factors used in different expressions, infact, represent the same numbered relevant factor. The stand (1) subject to the invention includes; two side surfaces located reciprocatively to eachother (2), a back surface (3) that connects these two side surfaces (2) to eachother and forms the back part of the stand (1 ), minimum one shelf (4) fixed to the back surface, a shelf apparatus (6) located to be in each shelf (4), a channel (5) that includes input output gap (5.1) as total up of each shelf (4) on each side surface (2) in the form of quadrant which is positioned in a way of which channel fixing part (6.2) of shelf apparatus (6) can insert and move.

A shelf apparatus (6) is a part allowing the shelf (4) to move inside the channels (5) that are contained on the side surfaces (2), it includes minimum one channel fixing part (6.2), if desired, includes a representative holding part (6.1), strength enhancer (6.3) and body (6.4). Also, plastic apparatus (6.5) can be contained on the channel fixing part (6.2) of the shelf apparatus (6). The purpose of this to prevent the down and up inner end portions and inner side parts of the channel (5) from being damaged during being opened and closed.

Side surface (2); is the side part of the stand (1 ) subject to invention. It is manufactured from carboard material. A side surface (2); contains a channel (5) that includes input output gap (5.1) as total up of each shelf (4) on each side surface (2) in the form of quadrant which is positioned in a way of which channel fixing part (6.2) of shelf apparatus (6) can insert and move. In the lower end portion of the channel in subject, a stopper (5.2) can be located optionally. The purpose of stopper (5.2) is to prevent the channel (5) from being damaged by channel fixing part (6.2) of shelf apparatus (6).

Back surface (3); is the back part of the stand (1) subject to invention that connects two side surface (2) to eachother. It is manufactured from cardboard material. Each shelf (4) is fixed to the back surface (3).

Back surface (3) is as maybe in one piece with the side surfaces (2), it may also be in separate form and be fixed to eachother like a one piece with the apparatus such as hinge providing motion factor.

Shelf (4); is to be minimum one piece inside the stand (1 ) subject to invention. They are fixed to the back surface (3). Inside a shelf (4), there is a shelf apparatus (6) that includes the minimum channel fixing part (6.2). A shelf apparatus (6) also includes an optional holding part (6.1) a strength enhancer (6.3) and a body (6.4). Channel (5); is equal to the number of each shelf (4), contained on side surfaces (2) of the stand (1) subject to the invention. Each channel (5) contains input output gap (5.1) on it. In the lower end portion of the channel in subject, a stopper (5.2) may be located optionally. The purpose of stopper (5.2) is to prevent channel (5) from being damaged by the channel fixing part (6.2) of shelf apparatus (6).

For the invention to be switched from stacking form to a stand form; (from Figure 2 to Figure 1) first, the side surfaces (2) are bent inwards. Later, channel fixing parts (6.2) of shelf apparatus (6) contained in the shelves (4) is opened by inserting through input output gaps (5.1) of the channels (5) contained in the side surfaces (2) and wheeling through the channel (5). When it comes to end of the channel (5), it takes the view in the Figure 1 by fixing. The invention may be reinstated in the same way.

In our invention, also advertising surface (7) is included on the back surface (3) of the stand (1). The purpose of this is, to exhibit the information and brand of the product displayed in the stand (1).

Claims

1) The invention is a stand (1) used for transport and display in supermarkets, markets, groceries, stores and similar places, and manufactured from cardboard and derivative materials allowing convenience of assembly and stacking, includes two side surfaces located reciprocally (2), a back surface (3) that connects these side surfaces (2) to eachother and minimum one shelf (4) between the side surfaces (2), has the feature of; being characterized by including the moving side surfaces (2) that contains channels (5) equal to the number of shelves (4), a channel (5) on the side surfaces (2) and a shelf apparatus (6) that is located to be in each shelf (4) and allows the shelf (4) inside the channel (5) on the surface (2).

2) A shelf apparatus (6) that is located to be inside each shelf (4) relating to the stand (1 ) complies with claim 1 , has the feature of; being chracaterized by including a channel fixing part (6.2) that allows a shelf (4) to move inside the channel (5) by fixing the shelf (4) to the channel (5).

3) A shelf apparatus (6) that is located to be inside each shelf (4) relating to the stand (1 ) complies with claim 1 , has the feature of; being chracaterized by including a holding part (6.1) a channel fixing part (2), strength enhancer (6.3) and the body (6.4) alternatively.

4) A shelf apparatus (6) that is located to be inside each shelf (4) relating to the stand (1) complies with claim 1 , has the feature of; being chracaterized by including an plastic piece in it's end portion optionally, in order to prevent the channel (5) being damaged by channel fixing part (2).

5) A side surface (2) mentioned in the stand complies with claim 1 , has the feature of; being chracaterized by including minimum one channel (5) that guides to shelf apparatus (6) by inserting into channel fixing part (6.2) of shelf apparatus (6), thus allows the shelf (4) to move up and down.

6) A side surface (2) complies with claim , has the feature of; being in the form of quadrant of the mentioned channel (5) and being chracaterized by including input output gap (5.1 ) on it's end portion in which the channel fixing part (6.2) of shelf apparatus (6) enters and exits.

7) A side surface (2) complies with claim 1 , has the feature of; being chracaterized by having a stopper (5.2) in the lower end portion of the menitoned channel (5). 8) A stand (1) complies with the claim 1 , has the feature of; including a holder part (6.1) contained on the shelf apparatus (6) in order to move with convenience by users.

9) A stand (1) complies with the claim 1 , has the feature of; including strength enhancer (6.3) that is the remaining part of shelf apparatus (6) inside the shelf (4) and located to increase strength.

10) The invention is a stand (1) used for transport and display in supermarkets, markets, groceries, stores and similar places, and manufactured from cardboard and derivative materials allowing convenience of assembly and stacking, includes two side surfaces located reciprocally (2), a back surface (3) that connects these side surfaces (2) to eachother and minimum one shelf (4) between the side surfaces (2), has the feature of; being characterized by including the moving side surfaces (2) that contains channels (5) equal to the number of shelves (4), a channel (5) on the side surfaces (2) and a shelf apparatus (6) that is located to be in each shelf (4) and allows the shelf (4) inside the channel (5) on the surface (2).

11) The stand (1) complies with the claim 10, has the feature of; being characterized by including shelf apparatus (6) that allows a shelf (4) to move inside the channel (5) on the side surface (2).

12) The shelf apparatus (6) located to be inside the shelf (4) complies with the claim 10, has the feature of; being characterized of containing a channel fixing part

(6.2) that allows the shelf (4) to move inside the channel (5) by fixing the shelf (4) to the channel (5).

13) The shelf apparatus (6) located to be inside the shelf (4) complies with the claim 10, has the feature of; being characterized by including a holding part (6.1), a channel fixing part (2), a strength enhancer (6.3) and a body (6.4) alternatively.

14) The invention is a stand (1 ) complies with claim 1 or 10, is characterized by containing process steps as an installation method;

^■ to bring the side surfaces (2) that includes channels (5) into a vertical position,

■ to insert the channel fixing parts (6.2) of the shelf apparatus (6) contained inside the shelves (4) through input output gaps (5.1) of the channels (5) contained in side surfaces (2) and to be placed to the channel (5), ^■ to open the channel fixing parts (6.2) of the shelf apparatus (6) contained inside the shelves (4) contained in the channels (5) on the side surfaces (2), by moving through the channel (5).

^■ to fix the channel fixing parts (6.2) of the shelf apparatus (6) contained inside the shelves (4) by basing on the end point of the channels (5).