WO2003037146A1 - A mounting device - Google Patents
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- WO2003037146A1 WO2003037146A1 PCT/AU2002/001403 AU0201403W WO03037146A1 WO 2003037146 A1 WO2003037146 A1 WO 2003037146A1 AU 0201403 W AU0201403 W AU 0201403W WO 03037146 A1 WO03037146 A1 WO 03037146A1
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- mounting
- goods
- fixing device
- display unit
- tool
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
- A47F7/00—Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
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- the present invention relates to a mounting device and in particular, to a mounting device for mounting products, such as tools or the like, to a display stand.
- the present invention provides a device for securely mounting goods on a display unit, the display unit having at least one mounting bar thereon, the device including: a) A housing having: i) An aperture adapted to receive the mounting bar in use; ii) A first mounting; and, iii) A second mounting; and, b) A first fixing device, the first fixing device being coupled to the goods in use and being attachable to the first mounting to allow the goods to be selectively attached to the housing; and, c) A second fixing device, the second fixing device being coupled to the goods and the second mounting in use, to thereby secure the goods to the display unit.
- the first fixing device is adapted to couple to the respective tool, thereby allowing the tool to be selectively attached to the housing.
- the first fixing device is preferably adapted to be received by the drill chuck.
- the second fixing device is typically adapted to receive the power cable to thereby couple the goods to the second fixing device.
- the second fixing device typically includes a cable holder for holding at least some of the power cable in use.
- the second fixing device When the goods do not include an electrical power cable, the second fixing device generally includes a mounting cable coupled thereto, the mounting cable being secured to the goods in use to thereby couple the goods to the second fixing device.
- the second fixing device typically includes a clip, the second mounting being arranged such that in use the clip cooperates with the mounting bar to secure the goods thereto.
- the clip may be manually released from the mounting bar to thereby selectively release the goods.
- the clip may be adapted to require some form of releasing mechanism.
- a tool may be provided to allow the clip to be released from the mounting bar.
- the device may have to be removed from the mounting bar in order to allow the clip to be released. It will be appreciated that the technique employed may be chosen depending on the level of security required.
- the device further includes product information regarding the respective goods attached thereto.
- the present invention provides a display unit for displaying goods, the display unit including at least one mounting bar adapted to receive a mounting device including: a) A housing having: i) An aperture adapted to receive the mounting bar in use; ii) A first mounting; and, iii) A second mounting; and, b) A first fixing device, the first fixing device being coupled to the goods in use and being attachable to the first mounting to allow the goods to be selectively attached to the housing; and, c) A second fixing device, the second fixing device being coupled to the goods and the second mounting in use, to thereby secure the goods to the display unit.
- the display unit is preferably adapted to receive a display device according to the first broad form of the invention.
- Figure 1 is a first perspective view of a mounting device according to the present invention
- Figure 2 is a second perspective view of the mounting device of Figure 1 ;
- Figure 3 is a plan view of the mounting device of Figure 1;
- Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a display unit for use with the mounting device of
- Figure 5 is a perspective view of a fixing device for use with the mounting device of Figure 1;
- Figure 6 is a side view of a cable holder for use with the mounting device of Figure 1;
- Figure 7 is a perspective view of the cable holder of Figure 6;
- Figure 8 is a perspective view of the cable holder of Figure 6 coupled to the mounting device of Figure 1;
- Figure 9 A is a plan view of the cable holder of Figure 6 coupled to the mounting device of
- Figure 9B is a cross section through the line A-A of Figure 9A;
- Figure 9C is a cross section through the line D-D of Figure 9 A;
- Figure 10 is a front view of a tool securer for use with the mounting device of Figure 1;
- Figure 11 is a perspective view of the tool securer of Figure 10;
- Figure 12 is a side view of the tool securer of Figure 10;
- Figure 13 is a first perspective view of the tool securer of Figure 10 coupled to the mounting device of Figure 1;
- Figure 14 is a second perspective of the tool securer of Figure 10 coupled to the mounting device of Figure 1;
- Figure 15A is a plan view of the cable holder of Figure 10 coupled to the mounting device of Figure 1;
- Figure 15B is a cross section through the line B-B of Figure 15 A;
- Figure 15C is a cross section through the line C-C of Figure 15 A;
- Figure 16 is an example of the mounting device of Figure 1 when used with the cable holder of Figure 6 to hold a drill;
- Figure 17 is an example of the mounting device of Figure 1 when used with the tool securer of Figure 10 to hold a drill.
- Figures 1, 2 and 3 show an example of a mounting device according to the invention that is used for mounting products, such as tools or the like, on a display stand.
- the mounting device 1 includes a housing 2 that is typically formed from a durable high impact plastics material, such as a glass-filled nylon (approx. 15% glass) that is hydrated for strengthening.
- the housing 2 includes an aperture 3, which extends through the housing as shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3 a first mounting 4, a second mounting 5 and a third mounting 6.
- the mounting device is used for attaching products to a display stand, an example of which is shown in Figure 4.
- the display stand 7 typically includes a substantially vertical surface 8 having a number of mounting bars 9 aligned parallel to the surface 8, each of which is held in place by a support 9a, as shown.
- the mounting device 1 is attached to the display stand by sliding the mounting device onto one of the mounting bars 9 such that the mounting bar extends through the aperture 3, as shown by the dotted lines in Figure 2.
- the first mounting 4 is adapted to receive a fixing device, an example of which is shown in Figure 5.
- the fixing device 10 is formed from a cylindrical body 11 to which is attached a retaining disk 13.
- the fixing device 10 is formed from a high impact styrene, or the like, for strength and durability, although a glass filled nylon could also be used.
- the cylindrical body 11 is coupled to the tool or product to be displayed.
- the fixing device is then inserted in the first mounting 4 by positioning the retaining disk 13 inside the first mounting 4, to thereby support the fixing device.
- the fixing device may for example be inserted into the chuck of a drill, thereby allowing the drill to be supported by the first mounting 4.
- the second mounting 5 is also used to provide a secondary coupling between the tool or product being displayed and the mounting device 1. This is achieved via the use of an additional fixing device, examples of which are shown in Figures 6 to 15.
- Figures 6 and 7 show a first design of fixing device in the form of a cable holder.
- the cable holder 20 is formed from a body 21 having a number of projections 22, 23 which are used to support a power cable or the like in use.
- the cable holder includes a clip 24 and a guide 25.
- the clip 24 is adapted to receive an electrical plug with the guide 25 being used to guide the electrical cable such that it may be wrapped around the projections 22, 23.
- the fixing device includes a clip 26 coupled to the body 21.
- the clip 26 is inserted into the second mounting 5 as shown for example in Figure 8.
- the clip 26 faces towards the first mounting 3, such that extends below the housing 2 so that it is parallel with the bottom of the housing 2.
- the clip 26 engages the underside of the housing 2 thereby preventing the cable holder 20 from being easily extracted from the second mounting 5.
- the tool is first fixed to the fixing device 10, allowing the tool to be removably mounted to the first mounting 4.
- the power cable is attached to the cable holder 20, which is then mounted to the second mounting 5.
- the cable holder 20 cannot be readily uncoupled from the mounting device 1 by the public, ensuring that the tool remains secured to the mounting device 1, even when the tool is removed from the first mounting 4.
- the clip 26 can be designed so that it is necessary to move the mounting bar 9 from the aperture 3 in order to allow the cable holder 20 to be removed from the second mounting 5. This can be achieved by having the clip 26 engage the underside of the mounting bar 9 or by having the housing 2 flex in the region of the aperture 3.
- the cable holder 20 removable by hand, by allowing the clip 26 to be urged by hand away from the housing 2 or the mounting bar 9. The clip 26 can then pass by the mounting bar 9 or the housing such that the cable holder 20 can be removed.
- the clip 6 can be used to provide a very secure mounting that is impossible to remove by hand, and instead requires either disassembly of the display unit or removal with a tool. This will prevent theft of the tools under almost any circumstance.
- a less secure mounting that can be removed by hand can be provided. In this case, it will allow the shop assistants to replace the tools more easily, and yet will still provide some degree of theft protection by virtue of the clip being difficult to remove, and in particular being difficult to remove without attracting attention of security. Accordingly, this clip will prevent theft of the tool under most circumstances.
- the tool securer 30 is formed from a body 31 having a lug 32 and a mounting hole 33, and a clip 34, as shown.
- a cable is inserted through the hole 33 and attached to the tool. This is typically achieved by the use of crimping or the like to ensure non removable attachment.
- the tool securer 30 can then be inserted into the second mounting 5 by inserting the clip 34 into the second mounting 5 as shown for example in Figures 13, 14, 15A, 15B and 15C.
- the mounting device also includes a third mounting 6 adapted to receive product information.
- the product information is typically printed on a card that may be inserted in the third mounting 6, to allow customers to determine information, such as specifications, regarding the product.
- this card typically operates to obscure the nature of the connections between the tool securer 30 or cable holder 20 and the mounting device 1, thereby helping prevent any customers from removing the tool securer or cable holder from the mounting device.
- FIG. 16 An example of the mounting device when used with the cable holder to secure a drill is shown in Figure 16, with an example using tool securer being shown in Figure 17.
- the mounting bar 9 may have an alternative cross sectional shape, in which case the aperture 3 will have a corresponding shape. This is arranged so that the orientation of the mounting device allows tools to be supported.
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Priority Applications (2)
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NZ532688A NZ532688A (en) | 2001-10-31 | 2002-10-28 | A device for mounting goods on a display unit such that goods may be removed from the unit whilst remaining secured to the unit |
US10/833,886 US20050035073A1 (en) | 2001-10-31 | 2004-04-27 | Mounting device |
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AUPR8599 | 2001-10-31 | ||
AUPR8599A AUPR859901A0 (en) | 2001-10-31 | 2001-10-31 | A mounting device |
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US10/833,886 Continuation US20050035073A1 (en) | 2001-10-31 | 2004-04-27 | Mounting device |
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GB2123683A (en) * | 1982-07-22 | 1984-02-08 | Stanley Works | Display bracket assembly and display package for an elongated tool |
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US5176262A (en) * | 1992-01-30 | 1993-01-05 | Georges Zoueki | Display apparatus |
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US5603416A (en) * | 1995-09-21 | 1997-02-18 | Campbell Hausfeld/Scott Fetzer Co. | Secure pneumatic tool display |
GB2341535A (en) * | 1998-09-15 | 2000-03-22 | Kao Jui Chien | Tool rack |
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US6073781A (en) * | 1998-04-07 | 2000-06-13 | Puglisi; Kenneth Lee | Rack for holding elongated articles |
MXPA02004433A (en) * | 1999-11-03 | 2004-09-10 | Alpha Security Prod Inc | Security device for preventing rapid removal of merchandise. |
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Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2123683A (en) * | 1982-07-22 | 1984-02-08 | Stanley Works | Display bracket assembly and display package for an elongated tool |
EP0158061A1 (en) * | 1984-02-29 | 1985-10-16 | Johannes Weber | Receiver for portable machines such as portable drills |
EP0486431B1 (en) * | 1990-11-13 | 1996-03-06 | Daniel Wüthrich | Device for hanging wheels or tyres |
US5176262A (en) * | 1992-01-30 | 1993-01-05 | Georges Zoueki | Display apparatus |
US5603416A (en) * | 1995-09-21 | 1997-02-18 | Campbell Hausfeld/Scott Fetzer Co. | Secure pneumatic tool display |
GB2341535A (en) * | 1998-09-15 | 2000-03-22 | Kao Jui Chien | Tool rack |
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