EP3202286A1 - Goods presentation unit - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a goods presentation unit according to claim 1 or claim 9.
- the present disclosure relates to the field of retail product storage and presentation units. More particularly, the disclosure relates to retail merchandise presentation units in which the product packages or bundles are loaded from a front end of the presentation unit.
- Goods presentation units are known in particular as modular goods presentation units that can be mounted on a shelf individually, side by side or vertically separated from each other.
- the product packages or bundles may be driven by gravity to a front end of the merchandising unit, for example, a sloping floor and a plurality of rollers may be used, so that the drive is realized solely by gravity.
- a front end of the merchandising unit for example, a sloping floor and a plurality of rollers may be used, so that the drive is realized solely by gravity.
- the product packaging will pass through held a barrier. Once product packaging is removed, the remaining product packages are forced by gravity toward the barrier.
- merchandise display units use a pretensioned platen or pusher which contacts the rearmost product package and urges all packages arranged on the merchandise display unit in a row toward the front end of the merchandise display unit.
- the goods presentation units are loaded from the top.
- the product packages are simply placed on the bottom of the goods presentation unit.
- pusher-driven merchandise display units the pusher is moved backwards and product packaging is inserted into the space between the barrier and the pusher. Then the pusher is put into operation.
- the object of the present invention is to provide a product handling unit which is easier to handle, in which the product packages are efficiently forced to the front end of the goods presentation unit.
- the invention is based on the idea to provide a goods presentation unit in which a goods presentation base is modularly formed with a pusher track, which is formed by latching means with a pusher bar for latching with a pusher and / or has at least a gravity-operated barrier at a front end of the goods presentation base , which is designed to be rotatable about an axis extending substantially perpendicular to the plane of the Pusherbahn.
- a goods presentation base is modularly formed with a pusher track, which is formed by latching means with a pusher bar for latching with a pusher and / or has at least a gravity-operated barrier at a front end of the goods presentation base , which is designed to be rotatable about an axis extending substantially perpendicular to the plane of the Pusherbahn.
- the goods presentation unit has at least one pusher which can be mounted with the pusher bar and is guided along the pusher bar and can be moved up to the front end cap.
- This is preferably spring actuated, in particular by means of a helical spring, wherein the front end cap preferably has a retaining groove for a arranged at the end of the coil spring tongue, and wherein the at least one pusher preferably at its bottom inwardly directed sidebars, which has a channel for inserting the pusher bar define.
- a product presentation unit is disclosed with a pusher having an adjustable pusher surface.
- adjustable is meant in particular the size of the pusher surface and / or the shape of the pusher surface, in particular by unfolding or extending one, preferably designed as Rotierarm, movable on the pusher arranged component.
- the component is preferably latched or latched to the pusher housing.
- the latter has at least one product row separator which extends in particular in a direction parallel to the at least one pusher track and / or in a plane substantially perpendicular to the plane of the at least one pusher track.
- the at least one product row separator with the at least one pusher track and the front end cap is formed as a unit, in particular inseparable and / or from a single material.
- the goods presentation unit has a rear barrier at a longitudinal end of the at least one pusher track opposite the front end cap.
- the pusher track, the front end cap and the rear barrier are formed as a unit, preferably inseparable and / or from a single material.
- the front end cap has mounting features for fixing / securing the front end cap on a front strip extending in a direction transverse to the length of the at least one pusher track.
- the goods presentation unit has, in particular, means for urging the product packages along the goods presentation base in the direction of the front end cap.
- the means for urging in particular have a roller conveyor with a plurality of rollers.
- the roller conveyor is preferably inclined, in particular with a gradient, so that the force of gravity Product packaging in the direction of the gravity-actuated barrier is formed urgent.
- FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a goods presentation unit with a goods presentation base 11 as described below.
- the goods presentation base 11 has in particular at least one pusher track 18, which extends in particular from a front end cap 16 to a rear barrier 14.
- a product row separator 12 may be attached to the merchandise presentation base 11 and oriented in a plane substantially perpendicular to the plane of the pen web 18.
- a second push track 18 is disposed on the opposite side of the product row separator 12.
- a gravity-operated front barrier 20 may be mounted on an axis that is substantially perpendicular to the plane of the pusher track 18 and / or parallel to the product row separator 12.
- the front barrier 20 may include one or two gravity-operated front barrier doors, discussed below with respect to FIG FIG. 5 be explained.
- FIG. 2 shows examples of a pusher bar 19, which can be clipped into the corresponding Pusherbahnen 18 to a corresponding pusher 22 (see FIG. 3 ) to be mounted on the merchandise presentation base 11.
- the pusher bar 19 is in relation to the FIGS. 20 to 24 explained in detail and may in particular be made of metal, preferably made of aluminum, or of plastic or formed of another material having suitable mechanical properties.
- FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of a composite merchandise display unit 10 including two pushers 22 and a two-panel front barrier 20 assembled with the merchandise presentation base 11.
- FIG. 4 11 shows an exploded view of an exemplary embodiment of a pusher adjustable pusher 22.
- the pusher may include a rotatable rotating arm 22A having a product contact surface.
- Product contact area is the area of the pusher 22 which points in the direction of the front end cap 16 or in a goods feed direction.
- the pusher 22 has a pusher housing 22B on which the rotary arm 22A can be mounted. An exemplary embodiment of the pusher 22 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS FIGS. 10 to 16 described.
- FIG. 5 11 shows an exploded view of one embodiment of a gravity-operated front barrier 20 having at least one (first) gravity-operated barrier door 20C rotatably mounted to the merchandise presentation base 11 by a hinge pin 20B. Furthermore, the front barrier 20 may have a second gravity-actuated barrier door 20A rotatably disposed on the merchandise presentation base 11, in particular using the same hinge pin 20B.
- the first barrier door 20C may include a slanted hinge 20C1 that cooperates with a hinge 20A2 on the second barrier door 20A so that the first barrier door 20C is raised along the axis of the hinge pin 20B as the first barrier door 20C is rotated, the plane of the first barrier door 20C being rotated first barrier door 20C is moved in the direction of the plane of the product line separator 20 (see arrow in FIG FIG. 6 ). In this way, gravity will cause the first barrier door 20C to be in the closed position according to FIG FIG. 1 rotates.
- the second barrier door 20A may have a corresponding oblique hinge 20A1 which cooperates with the hinge 20C2 on the first barrier door 20C to realize the second gravity closure function according to the first barrier door 20C.
- first barrier door 20C particularly at the edge of a shelf, only a single (first) barrier door 20C may be used.
- features may be provided on the hinge pins 20B corresponding to the hinge 20A2 of the second barrier door to fix the slant hinge 20C1 and to realize the gravity closing of the first barrier door 20C.
- first barrier door 20C and / or the second barrier door 20A may be weighted, in particular by casting, to have a suitable shape and / or weight distribution in the barrier door material such that gravity forces the barrier doors to close (also without closing) Installation of a slanted joint 20C1 / 20A1), wherein the barrier doors are preferably pivotally coupled to the goods presentation base, which is preferably inclined in the direction of the barrier doors.
- FIG. 6 shows a perspective detail view of a double-sided, gravity-operated front barrier 20.
- the first barrier door 20C and the second barrier door 20A are shown in a closed position so that product containers are prevented from falling off the merchandise presentation base 11, although they are urged toward the front end cap 16 by gravity or pushers.
- FIG. 6 also shows the separator 12 and one of the pusher bars 19 and the front end cap 16.
- FIG. 7 shows a similar view according to FIG. 6 wherein the barrier doors 20C and 20A are arranged in an open position. In order to open the barrier doors 20A, 20C, according to the embodiment shown, it is sufficient to push the product packaging through the respective barrier door 20A, 20C towards the rear barrier of the merchandise presentation base 11.
- the barrier doors 20A, 20C will be gravity locked in place FIG. 6 shown closed position, so that the product packages are held by the product presentation of the base 11 and the separator 12 series. Product packages can be removed by lifting them individually or together over the corresponding barrier door 20A, 20C.
- the front barrier doors 20A, 20C are replaced by one or more springs 20D upon returning to the closed position shown in FIG. 6A supported.
- the springs 20D cooperate with the oblique hinge 20A 1, 20C1 to push the barrier door down, forcing the front barrier doors 20A, 20C to the closed position.
- the springs 20D are compressed, exerting additional force in cooperation with the oblique hinges to close the barrier doors 20A, 20C.
- FIG. 8 shows a front view of the goods display unit 10 with the barrier doors 20A, 20C in the closed position.
- the corresponding pushers 22 are also in FIG. 8 shown.
- FIG. 9 shows a front view of the goods display unit 10, wherein the barrier doors 20A, 20C in the open position for introducing product packaging (not shown) are arranged.
- a channel 27 can be seen, through which the pusher bar 19 is connected to the pusher 22.
- the channel 27 may in particular be formed by two opposing, inwardly facing sidebars 25, the purpose of the channel 27 being described below with respect to FIG FIGS. 22 to 24 is described in detail.
- FIGS. 10 to 12 11 show perspective views of an embodiment of the merchandise presentation unit 10 to explain the function of the adjustable surfaces of the pushers 22.
- the adjustability of the product contact surfaces of the pushers 22 serves to optimally force product packages of different sizes toward the barrier doors 20A, 20C without damaging, jumbling and / or pinching the product packages.
- the rotary arm 22A is in a closed position relative to the pusher housing 22B to minimize the contact area of the pusher for smaller product packages.
- the rotating arms 22A are in a horizontal position to maximize the width of the contact surface of the pusher 22 to optimally push wide product packages toward the front barrier doors 20A, 20C.
- the rotating arms 22A are in an opposite to the closed position according to FIG FIG.
- the rotatable arms 22A may also be used in directions other than the three exemplified in FIGS. 10 to 12 be oriented directions in order to optimally apply different types of packaging.
- FIG. 13 shows a front view of an embodiment of a pusher 22.
- the pusher 22 may be formed of two different components, in particular the rotary arm 22A and the pusher housing 22B.
- two spring receptacle 22C may be provided, of which a spring (see FIG. 17 ) to exert a spring force on the pusher 22 in the direction of the front barrier 20.
- FIG. 14 shows a sectional side view of the pusher according to FIG. 13
- the pusher housing 22B has in particular latching tabs 22B1 arranged in a circular pattern (see FIG FIG. 16 ) are arranged to hold the rotary arm 22A on the pusher housing 22B.
- the rotary arm 22A may have a circular opening 22A1 to define the latch tabs 22B1 and allow rotation of the rotary arm 22A about the axis of the latch tabs 22B1.
- FIG. 12 shows an exemplary embodiment of the rotary arm 22 having a pay wheel 22A2 that may be formed as a single unit with a rotating arm 22A.
- the gear 22A2 defines a detent pin 22B2 that may be integrally formed with the pusher housing 22.
- the detent pin 22B2 (as well as the pusher housing 22) may be formed of a material that is resilient to the extent that the gear 22A2 is held in a selected rotational position by the detent pin 22B2, in particular allowing rotation of the rotary arm 22A by manual force.
- FIG. 16 shows an exploded perspective view of the pusher housing 22B and the Rotierarms 22A, wherein the locking tabs 22B1 are clearly visible than in the previous figures.
- the pusher 22 can be mounted on the locking tabs 22B1 by pressing the rotating arm 22A with the rotary arm 22A locked to the pusher housing 22B.
- FIG. 17 shows a rear view of the pusher 22, wherein a recess in the back of the pusher housing 22 B receives a flat coil spring 23.
- One end of the spring 23 extends through one of the slots 22C, so that the coil spring 23 is unwound when the pusher 22 is pressed toward the back 14 of the merchandise display base 11.
- the coil spring 23 is biased toward the front of the goods presentation base 11.
- FIGS. 18 to 21 show an embodiment of a connection between the end of the spring 23 and the end cap 16 of the merchandise display base 11.
- the spring 23 may have at its end a notched tongue 23A engageable with a slot 16A in the end cap 16 by rotation of the pusher 22 is inserted into the slot 22 that the narrow portions of the grooved tongue 23 A in the slot 16 A are joined (see Figures 19 and 20 ).
- the pusher 22 is rotated back to its original position to attach it to the merchandise presentation base thereby locking the tongue 23A in the slot 16A.
- FIGS. 22 to 24 show the joining of the pusher bar 19 at the Pusherbahn 18.
- the spring 23 is attached to the end cap 16 as described above with respect to FIGS FIGS. 18 to 21 has been described.
- the push bar 19 can then pass through the channel 27 (see FIG. 8 ), which is formed by the inwardly directed sidebars 25.
- the pusher bar 19 is lowered with the mounted pusher 22 on the Pusherbahn 18, wherein the pusher bar 19 in the in FIG. 24 shown position with the Pusherbahn 18 locked (locking means).
- the pusher bar 19 is clipped into the pusher track 18 so that it snaps there by appropriate Formations are provided on the bottom of the pusher bar 19 and on the Pusherbahn 18.
- Such forms are exemplary in the FIGS. 25 and 26 shown.
- the latching strips 19A may extend in sections or over the entire length of the pusher strip 19. If the pusher bar 19 is produced, for example, by extrusion, in particular extruded aluminum, the in FIG. 25 shown used for the extruder.
- the pusher bar 19 made of plastic, in particular thermoplastic, formed and the cross section according to FIG.
- the pusher track 18 may have two opposing inwardly projecting tabs 18A which cooperate with the latch tabs 19A of the pusher bar 19 to lock them together.
- the push bar 19 can be assembled by pressing the pusher bar 19 in the Pusherbahn 18 with this, so that the corresponding latching strips 19A, 18A interlock to lock the pusher bar 19 on the Pusherbahn 18.
- FIG. 26 A composite cross-sectional view of the pusher bar 19 and the pusher track 18 is shown in FIG FIG. 26 shown.
- FIGS 27A and 27B show a goods presentation unit 10 'with an alternative pusher 22', which is designed like the pusher 22 described above with the exception of the formation of an expansion surface, which is formed in the embodiment shown here as an extension plate 40, the side of a in Figure 27B shown position with a minimal pusher surface into one Figure 27A shown position can be pulled out with a maximum pusher surface.
- the pusher 22 ' has a corresponding to the extension plate 40 Receiving channel, wherein the maximum extraction position according to Figure 27A is realized by a stop, not shown.
- the pusher 22 On its underside in the direction of the front end cap 16 arranged support 41, so that a voltage applied to the pusher product packaging is not only applied to the pusher surface, but also rests on the support surface 41.
- the support surface 41 has in particular at the front lower edge of a chamfer 42 which abuts in a maximum retracted position in the direction of the front end cap 16 on a counter to the chamfer 42 corresponding inclined surface 42 to limit the maximum feed of the pusher 22 '.
- the goods presentation unit 10 can be fastened to a front strip 24 which permits a lateral movement of the goods presentation unit 10 in order to be able to receive additional goods presentation units of different width and configuration.
- FIG. 27 an embodiment of the merchandise display unit 10 is shown mounted on the front panel 24, the end cap 16 having means for holding the merchandise display unit 10 on the front panel 24 while allowing lateral movement along the front panel 24 transversely to the length of the merchandise display unit 10.
- the end cap 16 has an upwardly directed projection 16A which fits into a corresponding groove 24A on the front panel 24.
- the projection 16A and the groove 24A are the only holding elements for fixing the goods display unit 10 to the front panel 24.
- the projection 16A is activated by raising / tilting the goods display unit 10 the rear barrier is inserted into the groove 24A and fixed by lowering the merchandise display unit 10, the merchandise display unit 10 being held by the weight of the merchandise display unit 10 and, optionally, the product packages stored thereon.
- the goods presentation unit 10 in the simplest way with the front panel 24 can be mounted.
- FIG. 30 shows another embodiment of a goods display unit 10 with a gravity-operated front barrier or door as with respect to FIGS. 1 to 7 described.
- the Pusherbahn 18 has in the present case a roller conveyor 32 with a plurality of rollers 32A. This is fixed at its front end to a front panel 34. A separator 12A can be fixed to the front strip 34. A pusher is not needed. A rear barrier 29 may be disposed at a selected position along the length of the row separator 12A, so that the depth of the product row may be restricted.
- the roller conveyor 32 can be mounted so that it is inclined in the direction of the front panel 34, that has a slope.
- the gravity operated door or barrier 20 may be fixed to the front panel 34 and may have means that the door or barrier 20 is self-closing after product packages have been inserted through the door or barrier 20 into the product line.
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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Warenpräsentationseinheit, bei der eine Warenpräsentationsbasis modular mit einer Pusherbahn ausgebildet ist, die durch Rastmittel mit einer Pusherleiste zur Verrastung mit einem Pusher ausgebildet ist und/oder die an einem vorderen Ende der Warenpräsentationsbasis zumindest eine schwerkraftbetriebene Barriere aufweist, die um eine im Wesentlichen senkrecht zur Ebene der Pusherbahn verlaufende Achse rotierbar ausgebildet ist.The present invention relates to a goods presentation unit in which a goods presentation base is modularly formed with a Pusherbahn, which is formed by latching means with a pusher bar for latching with a pusher and / or at a front end of the goods display base has at least one gravity-driven barrier, which around a is designed to be rotatable substantially perpendicular to the plane of the Pusherbahn extending axis.
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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Warenpräsentationseinheit gemäß Anspruch 1 oder Anspruch 9.The present invention relates to a goods presentation unit according to claim 1 or claim 9.
Die vorliegende Offenbarung betrifft das Gebiet der Einzelhandelsproduktlagerungs- und -präsentationseinheiten. Genauer gesagt betrifft die Offenbarung Einzelhandelswarenpräsentationseinheiten, bei welchen die Produktverpackungen oder -bündel von einem vorderen Ende der Präsentationseinheit beladen werden.The present disclosure relates to the field of retail product storage and presentation units. More particularly, the disclosure relates to retail merchandise presentation units in which the product packages or bundles are loaded from a front end of the presentation unit.
Warenpräsentationseinheiten sind insbesondere als modulare Warenpräsentationseinheiten bekannt, die an einem Regal einzeln, Seite an Seite oder vertikal getrennt voneinander montiert werden können. Die Produktverpackungen oder -bündel können durch Schwerkraft zu einem vorderen Ende der Warenpräsentationseinheit getrieben werden, wobei beispielsweise ein Boden mit Gefälle und einer Vielzahl von Rollen verwendet werden kann, so dass der Antrieb allein durch die Schwerkraft realisiert wird. Am vorderen Ende werden die Produktverpackungen durch eine Barriere gehalten. Sobald eine Produktverpackung entnommen wird, werden die verbleibenden Produktverpackungen durch Schwerkraft in Richtung der Barriere gedrängt.Goods presentation units are known in particular as modular goods presentation units that can be mounted on a shelf individually, side by side or vertically separated from each other. The product packages or bundles may be driven by gravity to a front end of the merchandising unit, for example, a sloping floor and a plurality of rollers may be used, so that the drive is realized solely by gravity. At the front end, the product packaging will pass through held a barrier. Once product packaging is removed, the remaining product packages are forced by gravity toward the barrier.
Andere Arten von Warenpräsentationseinheiten verwenden eine vorgespannte Platte oder einen Pusher, der die hinterste Produktverpackung kontaktiert und alle auf der Warenpräsentationseinheit in einer Reihe angeordneten Verpackungen zum vorderen Ende der Warenpräsentationseinheit drängt.Other types of merchandise display units use a pretensioned platen or pusher which contacts the rearmost product package and urges all packages arranged on the merchandise display unit in a row toward the front end of the merchandise display unit.
Bei einigen Konfigurationen werden die Warenpräsentationseinheiten von oben beladen. Im Falle von schwerkraftbetriebenen Warenpräsentationseinheiten werden die Produktverpackungen einfach auf den Boden der Warenpräsentationseinheit gestellt. Bei pusher-betriebenen Warenpräsentationseinheiten wird der Pusher nach hinten bewegt und Produktverpackungen in den Raum zwischen der Barriere und den Pusher eingesetzt. Anschließend wird der Pusher in Betrieb gesetzt.In some configurations, the goods presentation units are loaded from the top. In the case of gravity-driven goods presentation units, the product packages are simply placed on the bottom of the goods presentation unit. In pusher-driven merchandise display units, the pusher is moved backwards and product packaging is inserted into the space between the barrier and the pusher. Then the pusher is put into operation.
Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, eine einfacher zu handhabende Warenpräsentationseinheit vorzusehen, bei der die Produktverpackungen effizient an das vordere Ende der Warenpräsentationseinheit gedrängt werden.The object of the present invention is to provide a product handling unit which is easier to handle, in which the product packages are efficiently forced to the front end of the goods presentation unit.
Diese Aufgabe wird mit den Merkmalen der Ansprüche 1 und 9 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben. In den Rahmen der Erfindung fallen auch sämtliche Kombinationen aus zumindest zwei von in der Beschreibung, den Ansprüchen und/oder den Figuren angegebenen Merkmalen. Bei angegebenen Wertebereichen sollen auch innerhalb der genannten Grenzen liegende Werte als Grenzwerte offenbart gelten und in beliebiger Kombination beanspruchbar sein.This object is achieved with the features of claims 1 and 9. Advantageous developments of the invention are specified in the subclaims. All combinations of at least two features specified in the description, the claims and / or the figures also fall within the scope of the invention. For specified value ranges, values lying within the stated limits should also be disclosed as limit values and may be claimed in any combination.
Der Erfindung liegt der Gedanke zugrunde, eine Warenpräsentationseinheit vorzusehen, bei der eine Warenpräsentationsbasis modular mit einer Pusherbahn ausgebildet ist, die durch Rastmittel mit einer Pusherleiste zur Verrastung mit einem Pusher ausgebildet ist und/oder die an einem vorderen Ende der Warenpräsentationsbasis zumindest eine schwerkraftbetriebene Barriere aufweist, die um eine im Wesentlichen senkrecht zur Ebene der Pusherbahn verlaufende Achse rotierbar ausgebildet ist. Die vorbeschriebenen Alternativen sollen insbesondere als eigenständige Erfindungen und in Kombination mit jedem der nachfolgend beschriebenen Merkmale offenbart gelten.The invention is based on the idea to provide a goods presentation unit in which a goods presentation base is modularly formed with a pusher track, which is formed by latching means with a pusher bar for latching with a pusher and / or has at least a gravity-operated barrier at a front end of the goods presentation base , which is designed to be rotatable about an axis extending substantially perpendicular to the plane of the Pusherbahn. The above-described alternatives are intended to be particularly disclosed as independent inventions and in combination with each of the features described below.
Gemäß einem alternativen, insbesondere eigenständigen oder mit den vorliegend offenbarten Erfindungsaspekten kombinierbaren, Erfindungsaspekt, weist die Warenpräsentationseinheit zumindest einen mit der Pusherleiste montierbaren, entlang der Pusherleiste geführten und bis zur vorderen Endkappe bewegbaren Pusher auf. Dieser ist vorzugsweise federbetätigt, insbesondere mittels einer Schraubenfeder, wobei die vordere Endkappe vorzugsweise eine Haltenut für eine am Ende der Schraubenfeder angeordnete Zunge aufweist, und wobei der zumindest eine Pusher vorzugsweise an seinem Boden nach Innen gerichtete Seitenleisten aufweist, welche einen Kanal zum Einsetzen der Pusherleiste definieren.According to an alternative aspect of the invention that can be combined in particular with the present invention or disclosed aspects of the invention, the goods presentation unit has at least one pusher which can be mounted with the pusher bar and is guided along the pusher bar and can be moved up to the front end cap. This is preferably spring actuated, in particular by means of a helical spring, wherein the front end cap preferably has a retaining groove for a arranged at the end of the coil spring tongue, and wherein the at least one pusher preferably at its bottom inwardly directed sidebars, which has a channel for inserting the pusher bar define.
Gemäß einem weiteren, insbesondere eigenständigen oder mit den vorliegend offenbarten Erfindungsaspekten kombinierbaren, Erfindungsaspekt wird eine Warenpräsentationseinheit mit einem Pusher offenbart, der eine einstellbare Pusherfläche aufweist. Mit einstellbar ist insbesondere die Größe der Pusherfläche und/oder die Form der Pusherfläche gemeint, insbesondere durch Ausklappen oder Ausfahren eines, vorzugsweise als Rotierarm ausgebildeten, beweglich am Pusher angeordneten Bauteils. Das Bauteil ist vorzugsweise mit dem Pushergehäuse verrastet oder verrastbar.According to a further aspect of the invention which can be combined, in particular independently or in combination with the presently disclosed aspects of the invention, a product presentation unit is disclosed with a pusher having an adjustable pusher surface. By adjustable is meant in particular the size of the pusher surface and / or the shape of the pusher surface, in particular by unfolding or extending one, preferably designed as Rotierarm, movable on the pusher arranged component. The component is preferably latched or latched to the pusher housing.
Gemäß einer Weiterbildung der Warenpräsentationseinheit weist diese zumindest einen Produktreihentrenner auf, der sich insbesondere in eine Richtung parallel zu der zumindest einen Pusherbahn und/oder in einer Ebene im Wesentlichen senkrecht zur Ebene der zumindest einen Pusherbahn erstreckt. Vorzugsweise ist der zumindest eine Produktreihentrenner mit der zumindest einen Pusherbahn und der vorderen Endkappe als Einheit, insbesondere untrennbar und/oder aus einem einzigen Werkstoff, gebildet.According to a development of the goods presentation unit, the latter has at least one product row separator which extends in particular in a direction parallel to the at least one pusher track and / or in a plane substantially perpendicular to the plane of the at least one pusher track. Preferably, the at least one product row separator with the at least one pusher track and the front end cap is formed as a unit, in particular inseparable and / or from a single material.
Gemäß einer weiteren, vorteilhaften Ausführungsform der Erfindung weist die Warenpräsentationseinheit eine hintere Barriere an einem längsseitigen Ende der zumindest einen Pusherbahn gegenüber der vorderen Endkappe auf. In Weiterbildung der vorliegenden Erfindung sind die Pusherbahn, die vordere Endkappe und die hintere Barriere als Einheit, vorzugsweise untrennbar und/oder aus einem einzigen Werkstoff, gebildet.According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the goods presentation unit has a rear barrier at a longitudinal end of the at least one pusher track opposite the front end cap. In a development of the present invention, the pusher track, the front end cap and the rear barrier are formed as a unit, preferably inseparable and / or from a single material.
Gemäß einem weiteren, vorteilhaften Aspekt der vorliegenden Erfindung weist die vordere Endkappe Montagemerkmale zur Fixierung/Sicherung der vorderen Endkappe an einer sich in einer Richtung quer zur Länge der zumindest einen Pusherbahn erstreckenden Frontleiste auf.According to a further advantageous aspect of the present invention, the front end cap has mounting features for fixing / securing the front end cap on a front strip extending in a direction transverse to the length of the at least one pusher track.
In Weiterbildung der vorliegenden Erfindung weist die Warenpräsentationseinheit insbesondere Mittel zum Drängen der Produktverpackungen längs der Warenpräsentationsbasis in Richtung der vorderen Endkappe auf. Die Mittel zum Drängen weisen insbesondere eine Rollenbahn mit einer Vielzahl von Rollen auf. Die Rollenbahn ist vorzugsweise geneigt, insbesondere mit einem Gefälle, so dass die Schwerkraft die Produktverpackungen in Richtung der Schwerkraft betätigten Barriere drängend ausgebildet ist.In a development of the present invention, the goods presentation unit has, in particular, means for urging the product packages along the goods presentation base in the direction of the front end cap. The means for urging in particular have a roller conveyor with a plurality of rollers. The roller conveyor is preferably inclined, in particular with a gradient, so that the force of gravity Product packaging in the direction of the gravity-actuated barrier is formed urgent.
Soweit in der obigen Beschreibung Verfahrensmerkmale offenbart sind, sollen diese auch vorrichtungsgemäß offenbart gelten oder als Verfahren beanspruchbar sein.Insofar as method features are disclosed in the above description, these should also be regarded as being disclosed in accordance with the device or be claimable as a method.
Weitere Vorteile, Merkmale und Einzelheiten der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung bevorzugter Ausführungsbeispiele sowie anhand der Zeichnung. Diese zeigt in:
- Figur 1
- eine Warenpräsentationsbasis mit einer schwerkraftbetriebenen Frontbarriere gemäß einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung,
Figur 2- Pusherleisten zur Verwendung mit einer Ausführungsform der Warenpräsentationseinheit,
- Figur 3
- eine Ausführungsform einer montierten Warenpräsentationseinheit mit zwei Produktbehälterreihen, jede mit einem Pusher, um die Produktbehälter in Richtung einer Barriere am vorderen Ende der Warenpräsentationseinheit zu drängen,
- Figur 4
- Teile einer Ausführungsform eines Pushers zur Verwendung mit einer Ausführungsform der Warenpräsentationseinheit,
- Figur 5
- eine Expositionsansicht einer Ausführungsform einer schwerkraftbetriebenen Frontbarriere,
- Figur 6
- eine perspektivische Ansicht einer doppelseitigen, schwerkraftbetriebenen Frontbarriere in einem geschlossenen Zustand,
- Figur 7
- eine Ansicht der Barriere gemäß
Figur 6 in einem geöffneten Zustand zum Einführen einer Produktverpackung, - Figur 6A
- eine alternative Ausführungsform einer Frontbarriere mit einer Rücksetzfeder,
- Figur 7A
- eine perspektivische Detailansicht der Ausführungsform gemäß
Figur 6A in einem geöffneten Zustand der Frontbarriere, - Figur 8
- eine Vorderansicht der Ausführungsform gemäß
Figur 3 in geschlossenem Zustand der schwerkraftbetriebenen Barriere, - Figur 9
- eine Vorderansicht gemäß
Figur 8 in geöffnetem Zustand der Frontbarriere, Figur 10- eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung mit einstellbaren Pushern in einer minimalen Flächenstellung,
Figur 11- eine Ansicht der Ausführungsform gemäß
mit einer maximalen Flächenstellung mit maximaler Breitenausdehnung,Figur 10 Figur 12- eine Ansicht der Ausführungsform gemäß
mit einer maximalen Flächeneinstellung mit maximaler Höhe,Figur 10 - Figur 13
- eine perspektivische Detailansicht des Pushers gemäß
,Figuren 10 bis 12 Figur 14- eine geschnittene Seitenansicht der Ausführungsform gemäß
Figur 13 , - Figur 15
- eine geschnittene Frontansicht der Ausführungsform gemäß
Figur 13 mit einer Rastnase und einem Zahnrad, Figur 16- eine perspektivische Expositionsdarstellung einer Ausführungsform des Pushers,
- Figur 17
- eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Pushers mit einer Schraubenfeder,
Figur 18 bis Figur 21- Montageschritte zur Montage der Ausführungsformen gemäß
Figur 17 mit einer Warenpräsentationseinheit, Figuren 22bis 24- perspektivische Darstellungen zur Montage einer Ausführungsform der Produktleiste mit einer Ausführungsform einer Warenpräsentationsbasis,
Figuren 25 und 26- eine Querschnittsdarstellung einer Montage einer Ausführungsform einer Pusherleiste mit einer Pusherbahn,
- Figuren 27A und 27B
- eine alternative Ausführungsform von Pushern,
- Figuren 28 und 29
- eine alternative Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Warenpräsentationseinheit mit Montageschritten zur Montage an einer Frontleiste, und
- Figur 30
- eine perspektivische Darstellung einer Ausführungsform einer Warenpräsentationseinheit.
- FIG. 1
- a merchandise display base having a gravity-operated front barrier according to an embodiment of the invention,
- FIG. 2
- Pusher bars for use with an embodiment of the merchandise presentation unit,
- FIG. 3
- an embodiment of an assembled goods display unit with two product container rows, each with a pusher to urge the product containers towards a barrier at the front end of the goods presentation unit,
- FIG. 4
- FIG. 1 shows parts of an embodiment of a pusher for use with an embodiment of the merchandise presentation unit; FIG.
- FIG. 5
- an exposure view of an embodiment of a gravity-driven front barrier,
- FIG. 6
- a perspective view of a double-sided, gravity-driven front barrier in a closed state,
- FIG. 7
- a view of the barrier according to
FIG. 6 in an opened state for introducing a product package, - FIG. 6A
- an alternative embodiment of a front barrier with a reset spring,
- FIG. 7A
- a detailed perspective view of the embodiment according to
FIG. 6A in an opened state of the front barrier, - FIG. 8
- a front view of the embodiment according to
FIG. 3 in the closed state of the gravity-driven barrier, - FIG. 9
- a front view according to
FIG. 8 in the open state of the front barrier, - FIG. 10
- a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention with adjustable pushers in a minimum area position,
- FIG. 11
- a view of the embodiment according to
FIG. 10 with a maximum surface position with maximum width extension, - FIG. 12
- a view of the embodiment according to
FIG. 10 with a maximum surface adjustment with maximum height, - FIG. 13
- a detailed perspective view of the pusher according to
FIGS. 10 to 12 . - FIG. 14
- a sectional side view of the embodiment according to
FIG. 13 . - FIG. 15
- a sectional front view of the embodiment according to
FIG. 13 with a latch and a gear, - FIG. 16
- a perspective exposure representation of an embodiment of the pusher,
- FIG. 17
- a perspective view of a pusher with a coil spring,
- FIG. 18 to FIG. 21
- Assembly steps for mounting the embodiments according to
FIG. 17 with a goods presentation unit, - FIGS. 22 to 24
- perspective views for mounting an embodiment of the product bar with an embodiment of a goods presentation base,
- FIGS. 25 and 26
- a cross-sectional view of an assembly of an embodiment of a pusher bar with a Pusherbahn,
- Figures 27A and 27B
- an alternative embodiment of pushers,
- FIGS. 28 and 29
- an alternative embodiment of a goods display unit according to the invention with assembly steps for mounting on a front panel, and
- FIG. 30
- a perspective view of an embodiment of a goods presentation unit.
In den Figuren sind gleiche Bauteile oder Bauteile mit der gleichen Funktion mit den gleichen Bezugszeichen gekennzeichnet.In the figures, the same components or components with the same function with the same reference numerals.
In einer alternativen Ausführungsform können die erste Barrieretür 20C und/oder die zweite Barrieretür 20A, insbesondere durch Gießen, so gewichtet sein, dass sie eine geeignete Form und/oder Gewichtsverteilung in dem Barrieretürmaterial aufweisen, dass die Schwerkraft die Barrieretüren zum Schließen drängt (auch ohne Installation eines Schräggelenks 20C1/20A1), wobei die Barrieretüren vorzugsweise gelenkig mit der Warenpräsentationsbasis gekoppelt sind, die vorzugsweise in Richtung der Barrieretüren geneigt ist.In an alternative embodiment, the
Gemäß einer in den
Die
Die
Die
Bei der gezeigten Ausführungsform wird die Pusherleiste 19 in die Pusherbahn 18 eingeclipst, so dass diese dort verrastet, indem geeignete Ausformungen am Boden der Pusherleiste 19 und auf der Pusherbahn 18 vorgesehen sind. Solche Ausformungen sind beispielhaft in den
Die
Weiterhin weist der Pusher 22' an seiner Unterseite in Richtung der vorderen Endkappe 16 angeordnete Auflage 41 auf, so dass eine am Pusher anliegende Produktverpackung nicht nur an der Pusherfläche anliegt, sondern auch auf der Auflagefläche 41 aufliegt.Furthermore, the pusher 22 'on its underside in the direction of the
Die Auflagefläche 41 weist insbesondere an der vorderen Unterkante eine Fase 42 auf, die in einer maximal eingezogenen Position in Richtung der vorderen Endkappe 16 an einem gegenläufig zur Fase 42 korrespondierenden Schrägfläche 42 anschlägt, um den maximalen Vorschub des Pushers 22' zu begrenzen.The
Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform kann die Warenpräsentationseinheit 10 an einer Frontleiste 24 befestigt sein, die eine laterale Bewegung der Warenpräsentationseinheit 10 zulässt, um zusätzliche Warenpräsentationseinheiten unterschiedlicher Breite und Konfiguration aufnehmen zu können.According to a further embodiment, the
In
Gemäß
- 1010
- WarenpräsentationseinheitProduct display unit
- 1111
- WarenpräsentationsbasisProduct display base
- 1212
- ProduktreihentrennerProduct line separator
- 1414
- hintere Barriererear barrier
- 1616
- vordere Endkappefront end cap
- 16A16A
- Vorsprunghead Start
- 1818
- PusherbahnPusherbahn
- 1919
- PusherleistePusherleiste
- 2020
- Frontbarrierefront Accessible
- 20A20A
- Scharniertürenhinged doors
- 20A220A2
- Gelenkjoint
- 20B20B
- Scharnierbolzenhinge pin
- 20C20C
- Barrieretürebarrier door
- 20C120C1
- schräges Gelenkoblique joint
- 20C220C2
- Gelenkjoint
- 20D20D
- Federfeather
- 22, 22'22, 22 '
- Pusherpusher
- 22A22A
- RotierarmRotierarm
- 22A122A1
- Öffnungopening
- 22A222A2
- Zahnradgear
- 22B22B
- PushergehäusePushergehäuse
- 22B122B1
- Rastlaschesnap tab
- 22B222B2
- RastbolzenIndexing plungers
- 22C22C
- Federschlitzspring slot
- 2323
- Schraubenfedercoil spring
- 23A23A
- Kerbzungenotched tongue
- 2424
- Frontleistefront bar
- 24A24A
- Nutgroove
- 2525
- Seitenleistensidebars
- 3232
- Rollenbahnroller conveyor
- 32A32A
- Rollenroll
- 3434
- Frontleistefront bar
- 4040
- Schubplattepusher plate
- 4141
- Auflageedition
- 4242
- Fasechamfer
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