MXPA99006551A - Integrated exhibitor system for goods dedicated to defunc - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a merchandise display unit dedicated to the death comprising: a plurality of side wing walls, a back wall having side edges connected to the rear edges of the wing walls whereby the walls The side wing and the backrest wall are held together in a vertical position when the display unit is assembled, in a state of display.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an integrated display system for merchandise dedicated to death such as coffins, coffins, urns, vaults for inhumations and materials for decoration or adornment, promotion or advice of the same. The display system of the invention is particularly designed to be used with future buyers in a prior display room. The display system includes an apparatus by which the miniaturized merchandise dedicated to the demise is displayed together with the option of decorative ornaments in a single display unit.

A portion of the unit may be reserved for promotional display or advisory information related to the displayed merchandise. The display unit may additionally include a rolling storage space for other merchandise display components dedicated to death. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Several display systems dedicated to death are well known in the art. The most primitive of such systems consists of a shelf or support for the display of coffins.

See, for example, U.S. Patent No. 2,937,768 which discloses a two-tier shelf "which has a structure rigid similar to a c-profile frame for the display of two coffins - one coffin supported on top of the other. U.S. Patent No. 5,405,017 which discloses a more modern casket display system for complete coffins. The display system of the '017 patent which includes a display stand of two folding bleachers by means of a scissor unit which, in turn, is connected to a bar. The display shelf of the 017 patent is not an integral part of the casket display system. While the casket display system of the '017 patent offers a calmer assembly than the primitive systems of the previous technology, as advance in the patent x768, does not allow the exhibition of all the merchandise used in the industry dedicated to the death and Funerals especially related to urns and vaults for inhumations. In addition, it does not allow the display of decorative accessories for merchandise dedicated to death. In particular, the exposure of vaults for inhumations is problematic due to the fact that their size exceeds the size of a coffin. In this way, the exhibition of the vaults for burials is more appropriate for the exhibition of miniatures. Therefore, there is a need for an exhibition system that allows the display of a greater volume and a greater type of merchandise related to the death of greater ease for the future buyer. However, with the display of miniatures, the ornaments on them will not be fully visible to the occasional observer. Therefore, an exhibition unit capable of exposing numerous miniatures of death-dedicated merchandise along with life-size ornaments is necessary. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A merchandise display unit dedicated to death which maximizes the display of miniature products of merchandise dedicated to death along with life-size samples of its ornaments comprises two spaced-wing wall panels, vertical and parallel and a vertical back wall that has lateral edges secured to the back edges of the wing wall panels. Placed on the wall panels and the walls of the vertical backrest are joined to hold miniature replicas of various items of merchandise dedicated to death. These can be united to contain the miniature replicas of various items of merchandise dedicated to death. The vertical back wall can be divided into sections denoting the line of merchandise dedicated to death. 0 Sections can be used to display different types of merchandise dedicated to death. Adapted to and accommodated to the vertical back wall or to the side wing walls are the surfaces for the display of ornaments for the merchandise dedicated to the death shown on the fasteners. This In this way, a complete line of voluminous merchandise dedicated to death can be exhibited in miniature, and the optional adornments to them can also be displayed in the same unit in natural size. This unit allows a full variety of options to be presented to the consumer and the details of the decorations are not diminished. In addition, a ledge may extend through the top of the backrest panel attached to the sidewall walls or may extend outwardly from the backrest wall. The cornice can be decorated with geometric patterns or contain a help for the consumer indicating either the lines of merchandise that is being displayed or any other message that the retailer wishes to transport belonging to the merchandise. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIGURE 1 is a front view of one embodiment of the display unit of the invention. FIGURES 2, and 2A-2C are front views of the accessories for the display of miniature merchandise units dedicated to death. The figures. 3A and 3B are side views of a shelf fastener for displaying miniature merchandise units dedicated to death. The figure. 4, is a front angled view of a display unit "that includes a cornice assembly secured to the wall of support and «that exhibits merchandise dedicated to the death with ornaments of natural or partial size. FIGURE 5. It is a front view of one embodiment of the display unit of the invention emphasizing a storage section. FIGURES 6 and 6 A are diagrams "showing an adaptive illumination in the display unit. FIGURE 7 is a view of the top surface of a modular assembly of the display unit within the invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention provides an integrated display system for merchandise dedicated to death. The display system of the invention is used primarily in a pre-show room where the related merchandise dedicated to death is selected by the loved ones of the deceased. In addition, the display system of the invention can be used in ceremonial areas related to death such as the observation room of a family funeral as well as funeral and memorial services. The display system of the invention is defined by a back wall and wing or side walls. One of the main advantages of the display system of the present invention is "that it allows the display of an extensive line of merchandise dedicated to death in a limited space. A line Complete of coffins, burial chambers, vaults for inhumations, urns or other merchandise dedicated to the death can be shown by means of replicas of the current merchandise. Thus, a customer can look at a whole line of products in the same space "that previously only served to show a few life-size products. In this way, great advantages in space are achieved through the use of replicas in miniature and through the use of an exhibition system that allows the display of replicas along with life-size representations of optional ornaments. The display system contains a number of novel features which can be used alone or in combination with one another FIGURE 1 shows one embodiment of a display system 10 of merchandise dedicated to the demise of the invention, primarily for use in The exhibition system 10 consists of a back wall 12 and two wing or side walls 14 and 16. The wing walls 14 and 16 are placed with the back wall 12 in the rear section of the wall of the back wall. The vertical rear wall 12 can be removably secured to the rear edges of the side walls 14 and 16. FIGURE 1 shows the preferred embodiment of the display system 10 having a floor panel 18. However, the panel The 18th floor is not "wanted" and can be omitted.

The floor panel 18 is used to reinforce or counterfoil the entire structure of the display system 10. In the preferred embodiment, the display unit 10 has subdivisers 20 and 22 that separate several sections of the display system. The panel of the back wall 12 can be divided into different subsections depending on the intention of the designer. See, for example, FIGURE 1, where subdivisions 23, 27, and 29 are used to separate product lines by price or quality, or subdivisions can be used for the display of several different items of merchandise dedicated to death. The upper section of each subdivision, such as 21, is preferably used to carry information about the merchandise that is displayed. In addition, subdivisions 20 and 22 can be constructed to support the back wall 12. If the floor panel 18 is present, the subdivisions 20 and 22 can be fastened to the top of the floor panel 18, or they can be guided through the floor panel 18. If the floor panel 18 is not present, the subdivisions 20 and 22 can find the surface of the display system 10 as a support. In any case, subdivisions 20 and 22 may serve to support the display system 10 against overturning and distortion forces as well as subdivide the display system 10 into functionally related areas. Subdivisions 20 and 22 are typically artisanal jobs for be accommodated within the notched grooves of the back wall panel 12. In an alternative construction, the back wall may consist of three separate panels separated by subdivisions 20 and 22. In the preferred embodiment, the panels supporting the merchandise exhibited 24a and 24b are added to the back wall 12. These panels supporting the merchandise act to reinforce the back wall 12 for replicas at heavier scales, such as miniature burial chambers manufactured of a solid density. The fastening points of the merchandise, such as the slots 26a and "26b, serve to support either the merchandise dedicated to the death itself, or shelves adapted to exhibit the merchandise dedicated to the death. they are only one of a number of means for securing the items or shelves to the display system 10, and the invention shall be constructed to include all known means of securing the merchandise or arrangement of the shelves in the back wall 12. Other Known means for securing removable objects includes, for example, fasteners of the type of nails for boards, slat walls, nailable surfaces, hook and eye fabrics, for example fasteners (VELCRO®), magnetic fasteners or other known devices for fastening of removable objects from a vertical surface for the display of objects.

In the preferred embodiment, illustrated in FIGURES 2, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A and 3B, shelving is used to allow the display of merchandise dedicated to death. The shelving unit 50 which allows the placement of heavy loads within the exhibit unit of the display unit comprises a back plate 52, the shelf surface 54, and the shelf fasteners 56 and 57. The surface 54 can be angled with relation to the back plate 52, as shown in FIGURE 2 or it may be perpendicular to the backing plate. The back plate 52 in particular tends to reduce the natural torsion caused within the panel of the back wall 12 thereby increasing its resistance to fall. As it is unnecessary to reinforce the panel of the back wall 12, the spatial distribution of the components of the rack unit gives the possible support of the multiple units of. merchandise dedicated to miniature death such as coffins, and cameras for inhumations. Where the merchandise that is going to be exhibited is in vaults for miniature inhumations, the holding shelves 56 may contain a receiving member 56b which secures the back plate 52 within the fastening point of the merchandise 26. As shown in FIGURE 4, the flange 56a splices with one side of the outer surface of the merchandise. cover of the vault for burial. The miniature burial vault rests on the surface of the shelf 54 by the flange 57. In the preferred embodiment the The surface of the shelf 54 is of a solid construction so as to support as much weight on the surface of the shelf 54 as possible. In addition, to improve the visual experience, the surface of the shelf 54 is angled with respect to the shelf support 60. However, it is possible "that the shelf unit 50 may comprise a shell design of the shelf surface 54 and the support of the shelf 60, whereby the shelf support 60 is attached to the back plate 52. FIGURE 2A shows the merchandise dedicated to the demise 65 exhibited on the shelf unit 50. Additionally, the support of the bar 60 it may comprise a movable shelf insert 63. As shown in FIGURE 2B, the movable shelf insert may be spliced to the shelf unit 50 by means of guides comprising the bottom edge of the shelf surface 54. In the FIGURE 2 the shelf insert 63 is moved to an alignment position with the surface of the barrel 54. In addition, as shown in FIGURE 2C, the insert of the barrel 63 is moved to an alignment position by means of from the front edge of the shelf insert 63 that extends out from the shelf 54 and forms a surface where customers can see the merchandise dedicated to the death in close proximity to the miniature replicas displayed on the surface of the window. The shelf insert 63, which is typically an acrylic, can be laterally coextensive from the surface of the shelf 54 or alternatively, it can be angled outwardly from the surface of the shelf 54. In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention where the unit of the merchandise dedicated to the demise exhibits vaults for miniature burial, the shelf insert 63 is used as an information aid to inform the observer of the specific vaults that are displayed. FIGURES 3A and 3B show how the unit of the shelf 50 can be attached to the back wall 12 or to the panel supporting the merchandise 24. The junction of the barrel 56 is inserted into a fastening point 26 of the merchandise 26 In order to insert the shelf joint 56, the shelf unit 50 must be rotated at an angle set outwardly from the back wall 12. The shelf unit 50 will then rotate due to gravity to a position as shown in FIG. FIGURE 3B. The joint of the shelf 56 is constructed as when the shelf unit 50 rotates to the display position. The connection of the shelf 56 will be prevented from leaving the fixing point 26 by the construction of the back wall 12. The shelving unit can additionally be fixed by other means known in the industry. The display unit 10 of the invention may also include one or more surfaces, such as 28 and 30, for the display of ornamental objects. As shown in FIGURE 4, the ornament surfaces 28 and 30 allow for easy display of the ornamentation to be affixed to the merchandise represented by the miniature replica 32. Furthermore, and as shown in FIGURE 4, the insert of the shelf 62 can be extended within the observation position of the ornamentation with numerous placed ornaments on it in close proximity to the replica 32. Alternatively, the shelf insert 62 may be used for written information in consideration of the merchandise exhibited. In the preferred embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the display unit 10 also has a ledge 34. The cornice "34 may contain signs or placards 36 that contain the specific line or specific functional information about the dedicated goods. to the death displayed in the display unit 10. The cornice 34 can be fixed to the display unit 10 either by fastening to the back wall 12, the walls of the side wings 14 or 16, or both. connecting a cornice are known, and the detail is not presented as an exact fixing mode.The back wall panel and the wall panels of the rear wing of the display unit of the invention are typically of laminated wood but can be made of particleboard or other durable materials such as a synthetic plastic material such as plexiglass or Mylar.The panel of the backrest wall and the panels of the lateral wing wall They can be covered with a material similar to a fabric or have a textured surface. When desired, one can removably attach cloth-like material to the panel that allows the user to select color and texture. The side wing and the back wall panels, illustrated in FIGURES 1 and 4 are typically 1.52m to 2.43m (5 and 8 feet) in height. In the preferred embodiment they are 2.28m (7'6") in height, the cornice 34 can conceal a source of illumination 280 from the viewer.The interior of the cornice 34 hides a source of an illumination set out of view of the a client The source of an illumination 280 may be hidden within the vertical interior surfaces 60, 62 and 64 of the cornice 34. FIGURE 6 illustrates this feature An example of the lighting source is one or more light tracks of which one can be easily manipulated as the light is directed onto the selected merchandise inside the display unit.The conventional screws or nuts and screws can secure the light tracks to the interior vertical surfaces 60, 62 64 of the cornice 34. One should note that one can use this lighting system on one of the walls of the side flange 14 and 16 or also on the panel of the back wall 12. In an alternative embodiment, illustrated in FIGURE 6a, one holds a lighting unit 290 to the cornice 34. The lighting unit includes a clip 310 and a light source 320.

One holds the illumination unit 290 to the upper surface of the cornice 34 by means of a clip 310. One adapts the clip 310 to securely fasten the illumination unit 290 to the cornice 34. Again one should note that one can use this lighting method on the panels of the side wing wall 14 and 16, or also on the panel of the back wall 12. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the subdivisions are arranged in the descending rung mode from the top of the unit. The stepped arrangement of the surface serves to maximize the illumination of the lighting system. Referring again to FIGURE 1, subdivisions 23, 27 and 29 are the subdivisions closest to the back wall 12. Indeed, these subdivisions may currently comprise a portion of the back wall 12. The panels that support the goods 24a and 24b are separated from the subdivisions 23 and 27, respectively by the shelves 25a and 25b The front surface of the panels supporting the goods 24a and 24b extend from the side surface of the shelf 25a and 25b. of the merchandise 26a and 26b separate the side of the shelf 25a and 25b from the front surface of the merchandise support panel 24a and 24b The merchandise support panels 24a and 24b are at a greater distance from the merchandise panel 24a and 24b. the back wall 12 that of the subdivisions 23 and 27. The merchandise support panel 29a is separated from the panel supporting the merchandise 24a by means of the ledge 27a. The shelf 27a causes the merchandise support 29a to extend a greater distance from the panel of the back wall 12 than the panel supporting the merchandise 24a. Again the shelf 27a is separated from the merchandise support panel 29a by the fastening point of the merchandise 31a. With reference to the central section of the display unit 10, the shelf 27b defines the distance at which the ornamentation surface 28 extends from the panel supporting the merchandise 24b. As is evident from FIGURE 1, the ornament surface 28 is at a greater distance from the panel of the back wall 12 than the panel supporting the merchandise 24b. "For greater visibility, the ornamentation surface 28 is angled outwardly from the vertical plane which defirte the panel of the back wall 12. In one embodiment of the invention, as illustrated in FIGURE 4, the display unit contains one or more modular assemblies, such as the modular assemblies 11 or 13. Such modular assemblies are defined by the upper surfaces 28 or 30, the side wall 70, the front surface 72 and the horizontal bar 74. The horizontal bar 74 is flat towards the shelf 27b (for the modular assembly 11) or the shelf 25c (for the modular assembly 13). In order to maximize the lighting means, the upper surface 28 or 30 is anchored outward from the vertical plane defined by the horizontal bar 74. It should be noted "that these surfaces can also be flat, or else perpendicular to the back wall. Such modular assemblies can form an integral part of the display unit 10 as an integrated or removable part of the display unit. Where the assembly is an integrated part of the display unit that can be secured to the back wall by means of skill in technology, such as by a French internal locking clamp. As illustrated in FIGURE 4, the modular assembly 11 can be further modified to have one or more extraction counters 82. The extraction counters may contain shelving for placing a confinement unit for the deceased. Such shelves can be retractable from the counter. For aesthetic purposes, it may be desirable for such drawers to contain less pleasant units. For example, when the display unit 10 is for the display of burial vaults, it may be desirable for the counter 82 to contain concrete linings or other concrete vaults lacking reinforcements. In the preferred embodiment, the upper surface 28 of the modular assembly 11 is used to display the external ornamentation for the merchandise dedicated to the demise, preferably the vaults for burial. In one embodiment, published in FIGURE 7, the surface 28 can be further defined as having upper and lower flanges 76 and 78. One or more removable panels 80 containing decorative articles are inserted below the flanges 76 and 78. A second modular assembly 13 may also be the chamber for one or more miniature units of confinements for deceiving such as coffins or coffins. Where the display unit is used for burial vaults, the surface 30 is typically used to display information about the merchandise "that includes text, graphics and photographs. In one example, the surface 30 is used to display information about the burial process and the role played by the vaults for inhumation in the process. As illustrated in FIGURE 5, the assembly 13 may contain one or more shelves 44 for the placement of miniature units. E < With door 40, such units may include aesthetically unattractive concrete coatings and other merchandise. The anales that can be adjustable. Preferably, these shelves are fixed in a manner in which they can be extended outward when pulled. More preferably, these shelves are fixed by a roller mechanism that allows the contents of the shelves 44 to be displayed in an easy manner. Like the assembly 11, the assembly 11 can be an integral part of the display unit or be free standing for insertion into the display unit. Any of the assemblies 11 or 13 can be modified for the placement of a computer or audiovisual support, the surface 28 or 30 serves to hold a monitor, television or other visual aid. Various modifications may be made in the nature, composition, operation and arrangement of the various elements, steps and procedures described below without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the following claims.

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1. CLAIMS l.A merchandise display unit dedicated to death consisting of: a plurality of lateral wing walls; a back wall having side edges connected to the rear edges of the wing walls whereby the walls of the side wing and the back wall panel each remain in a vertical position when the display unit is in a established position, in the display state, two or more - display surfaces laterally extended from the back wall as the upper horizontal display surface is closer to the back wall while the lower horizontal surface is at the greater distance of the back wall.
2. 2. The display unit of claim 1 further comprises a floor plate.
3. 3. The display unit of claim 2 whereby the floor plate is attached to the two walls of the side wing. 4. a display unit of claim 2 whereby the floor plate is fastened to the back wall. The display unit of claim 1 wherein the panel of the back wall is vertically divided into two or more side panels. 6. The display unit of claim 1 containing three horizontal display surfaces extending laterally from the back wall where the average horizontal display surface is further removed from the back wall than that of the upper horizontal display surface but not of the lowest horizontal display surface. 7. The display unit of claim 1 further comprises a cornice attached to the main display unit. 8. The display unit of claim 7 wherein the cornice is attached to the panel of the back wall. 9. The display unit of claim 7 wherein the cornice is fixed to the side wing walls. 10. The display unit of claim 7 further comprises a source of illumination attached to the cornice. 11. The display unit of claim 10 wherein the source of illumination is fixed to the wall of the side wing. 12. The display unit of claim 10 contains three horizontal display surfaces extending laterally from the back wall where the medium horizontal display surface is further removed from the back wall than the upper horizontal display surface but not from the back wall. Lower horizontal display surface. 13. The display unit of claim 11 contains three horizontal display surfaces extending laterally from the back wall where the average horizontal display surface is further removed from the back wall than the top horizontal display surface but not from the back surface. Lower horizontal display. 14. The display unit of claim 1 further comprises a modular assembly unit. 15. The display unit of claim 14 wherein the modular assembly unit is an integral part of the display unit. 16. The display unit of claim 14 wherein the modular assembly unit contains at least one drawer. 17. The display unit of claim 16 wherein the modular assembly unit comprises extendable drawers.