EP1369063B1 - Vending rack - Google Patents

Abstract

The sales shelf arrangement has several stacked shelves (1) forming fixed presentation compartments (2) for displaying goods and a separation arrangement (3) configured to prevent or enable a view of and/or access to a space behind the presentation compartments via one or more presentation compartments. Several storage compartments (4) are arranged in the space behind the presentation compartments. An Independent claim is also included for an arrangement consisting of at least two inventive arrangements.

Description

The present invention relates to a sales shelf and an arrangement of shelves according to the preambles of the independent claims.

Sales shelves are used everywhere where on a relatively small salesroom area as much presentation space as possible should. Usually, the shelves along the Border walls of the sales room arranged, the Presentation shelves of the shelves facing the sales room and to the rear through fixed shelf rear walls or through the Walls of the sales room are limited.

In industries such as the shoe, textile or Telecommunications industry or in perfumeries where a large number of identical or identical items be storable, but at the same time a dignified Market is sought, it has become increasingly enforced to issue only samples in the sales room and the large amount of goods in a separate, Storeroom not accessible to customers store. This will prevent the Products devalued by quantitative appearance and their theft becomes essential difficult. Also, this results in practical inevitably a contact between the potential clientele and sales staff, thereby increasing sales usually increases. The disadvantage is However, there is an additional storage room available must be and the sales staff the sales room must leave to the goods requested by the customer from the Bring storage room, so that the sales pitch is interrupted and the customer left to himself in the Store room has to wait.

The object of the present invention is therefore to a shelf and an arrangement of shelves to provide the disadvantages of the prior art avoid the technology at least partially.

This task is performed by the sales shelf and the arrangement of shelves according to the independent Claims solved.

In a first aspect of the invention the sales shelf several shelves arranged one above the other on which fixed presentation boxes in limit vertical direction in which the to be presented Goods can be arranged. In addition, this indicates Sales shelf separation means, which such designed and arranged on the shelf are that with them the view and / or the access by one or more the presentation boxes on the space behind these Presentation cases from the side of the shelf, which with intended use the sales room facing, optionally deny or allow leaves. The separation means are thus at least in one first position and a second position positionable and such to procure that in the first position one in front of the presentation compartments of the sales shelf Viewers the view and / or access on the room behind a part of the presentation boxes or behind all presentation subjects and the obstruct View and / or access to this in the second Release position.

This makes it possible behind the respective Presentation Slots to provide storage space, e.g. by placing a storage rack directly behind the shelf is set up without this storage space however permanently visible or accessible or valuable Sales area provided for its accessibility must be, since this if necessary of the anyway accessible presentation page of the shelf can be made visible and accessible. hereby becomes a space-saving presentation and storage solution created, which makes it possible, even at shops for high-priced and prestigious articles on one separate storage space. Also, the results Advantage that the stocked articles of the shelf issued goods are stored directly behind this can be what the search for the particular stock item much easier.

In a preferred embodiment of the shelf shows this in the room behind the presentation compartments several shelves arranged one above the other, which on the back of the store shelf storage compartments to store goods. Preferably, the Tops of part or all of these storage bins forming shelves substantially at the same height arranged with the tops of these opposite Shelves, which form presentation compartments. On This way, storage compartments and presentation compartments can be stored directly associate with each other so that the stock items to the goods issued in the respective presentation box can be stored directly in the storage compartment behind this and thus an optimal warehouse organization with targeted and therefore fast access results.

In a further preferred embodiment has the shelf on vertical support columns, which the shelves of the presentation compartments and if necessary also carry the storage compartments, whereby it is beneficial if the shelf has exactly two such columns, which in the area of the lateral boundaries of the Sales shelves are arranged. This results in a simple and clearly structured shelf construction.

In yet another preferred embodiment of the store shelf show some or all Shelves, which showcases upwards limit, on its underside electric bulbs on, preferably in the shelf integrated Low-voltage halogen spotlights or LEDs (light-emitting diodes), to display those in the presentation slots To illuminate goods. This allows the exhibited Presenting goods especially well, without that the attention of the viewer through additional Elements such as separate lamps are distracted from the goods.

It is particularly preferred if at least two of the support columns simultaneously as live Supply lines for the bulbs serve and the attachment points of the respective shelf on this support columns at the same time the contacts for the transmission of the Make electricity for the bulbs of this shelf. Such a construction gives the advantage that the Power supply for the bulbs over the entire Shelf height is easily accessible and at a Attaching the shelf, no matter in which position the support columns, automatically to the bulbs of the Shelf is connected.

In yet another preferred embodiment of the shelf, the separation means are foldable, Raffbare, rollable or along a changing curved track displaceable fabrics designed, which is preferably done by these are designed as shutters or as a blind, and in the latter case advantageously from a continuous fabric or a continuous Blach material. Such separation agents can be used for the case that their area quality for the separation of Spaces at a certain place temporarily not desired is, in a simple way, in another place within Position a given arrangement.

Preferably, the fabrics are in order roll-up horizontal axes or can be opened to them, which between two support pillars of the shelf are arranged, and with advantage between two of the aforementioned support columns, which shelves carry presentation boxes. Indicates the store shelf as separation means only a single such Flat on and is this one in the field of horizontal axis arranged at the upper ends of the support columns can be rolled up or opened to this, arise cost-effective and composed of very few main components inventive shelves.

Be the free ends of the fabrics also guided by vertical guides in the support columns, for example, by at the ends of each one rigid strip is arranged, which is between the Support columns extends and in vertical guide slots in enters the support columns, so there is a stable and precise guidance of these ends when taking each desired position.

It is also preferred if the fabrics Can be rolled up or closed around vertical axes those which are preferably within arranged by support pillars of the shelf, and with advantage within the aforementioned support columns, which shelves carry, the presentation trays form. Indicates the shelf only as a means of separation a single such sheet on so leave particularly compact inventive shelves realize.

In yet another preferred embodiment of the shelves are the separation means on those Page, which in case of obstruction of view and / or the Access to the showroom is facing, with a print provided and can without the use of Tools or the dismantling of relevant other components be removed from the shelf. To this Way the separation means can additionally as an advertising medium be used, which in a simple way to the respective product displayed in the presentation compartments can be adjusted.

For the sake of an individual as possible Usability and a simple assembly it is the Further provided that the store shelf is a freestanding Regal is, preferably all Main components of the same by plugging and / or hanging connected to each other.

Advantageously, the separation means of the store shelf with electric drive means such as e.g. Electric motors so actively connected that they with Help this both in a position in which they are used in accordance with regulations Using the shelf the view and / or Access from the sales room to the room behind deny the presentation subjects, as well as in one Position in which they have this view and / or this access allow, are positionable, the control of the Drive means preferably via a wireless remote control he follows. As a result, the operation of the separation means especially easy and comfortable and the Access is also easy to authorized Limit sales force.

A second aspect of the invention relates an arrangement of at least two shelves according to the first aspect of the invention, wherein it is intended such shelves not only side by side, but also to arrange with their storage space sides to each other, for example, to a polygonal sales column with am Circumference arranged presentation subjects and a common central storage room.

Fig. 1 eine perspektivische Ansicht einer erfindungsgemässen Anordnung aus zwei erfindungsgemässen Verkaufsregalen mit vertikalem Rolladen;

Fig. 2 eine perspektivische Ansicht eines erfindungsgemässen Verkaufsregals mit mehreren horizontalen Jalousien.

Further preferred embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims and from the following description with reference to FIGS. Showing:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of an inventive arrangement of two inventive shelves with vertical blinds.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of an inventive retail shelf with several horizontal blinds.

The basic structure of a first preferred embodiment the inventive shelf and the inventive Arrangement is apparent from Fig. 1, which is a perspective top view of a freestanding Store shelf arrangement from the the sales room facing side shows. As can be clearly seen, the arrangement shown consists of two identical Sales shelves A, B, which are arranged side by side are and with each other by means of suitable fasteners are connected. Each of the shelves A, B has a base 9 and two vertical support columns 5, which both on the sales room side facing as well as on this side facing away shelves. 1 carry attached by hanging on the support columns 5 are. The shelves 1, which on the Salesroom facing side are arranged, presentation boxes 2 for the issue of samples and the on arranged away from the salesroom side shelves 1 storage compartments 4, which from the the sales room facing side of the store shelf seen in the room behind the presentation compartments 2 are arranged. Between the two support columns 5 and the presentation compartments 2 and storage compartments 4 is a shutter 3 made of plastic profiles vertically up and down, which in the at Store B completely lowered Position the view in and access the space located behind the presentation compartments 2 of this shelf Storage compartments 4 completely denied while in the partially raised on the shelf A shown Position the view in and access at least in the room behind the bottom three presentation compartments 2 storage shelves 4 of this shelf allows. For rolling up and down the blinds are 3, which laterally in guideways in the support columns. 5 be guided, each by means of an electric motor one in the area of the upper ends of the respective support columns 5 arranged in a roller shutter box 10 horizontal Roll rolled up or unrolled from this, resulting in the free end of the shutter 3 raises or lowers and the Blinds 3 the view and access to the storage compartments 4 releases or locks.

The control of the electric motors of the two Store shelves A, B are via a common wireless Remote control 8, with each store shelf separately can be controlled.

As can further be seen, those have Shelves 1, which presentation boxes 2 after limit at the top, three integrated ones on the underside 12V halogen spotlights 6 on which the presentation trays 2 can be lit. The power supply for the halogen spotlight is located in the Socket 9 of the respective sales shelf A, B, where their weight is quite desirable to the stability of the To improve shelves. However, it is also intended these at another location, e.g. in the roller shutter box 10, accommodate. Serve as leads to the shelves 1 in the present case, the two support columns 5 of respective sales shelves A, B, which are made of metal profiles, here from aluminum profiles, are manufactured and a virtually lossless line of electrical Enable electricity. The transmission of electricity to the Shelves 1, within which the electricity continues on the individual radiator 6 is distributed over the Body contact of the shelves 1 with the support columns 5 in the attachment points of the shelves 1, so that at a fastening of a corresponding shelf 1 in any position on the support columns 5 automatically also the electrical connection to the power supply will be produced.

Fig. 2 shows a likewise perspective View from the side facing the shop floor a part of another embodiment of an inventive Display shelf. While most major components like shelves 1, support columns 5 and base 9 identical or similar to the retail shelves shown in FIG are and similarly presentation boxes 2 and 4 storage compartments, has shown here Store shelf, however, at least four support columns 5, which has a common base 9 and a common head part 11 are connected to each other. Also is the space behind the presentation cases 2, in which the storage compartments 4 are arranged, in contrast to the shelves shown in Fig. 1 of shelves own walls enclosed. By far the most serious difference however, is that the display shelf shown here over at least three horizontal fabric blinds 7 has, which between each two adjacent support columns 5 and worn by these shelves 1 of Presentation cases 2 and the storage compartments 4 up and are accessible, so that each fabric blind 7 optional the view and access to the behind the presentation trays 2 arranged a shelf segment Storage compartments 4 completely denied, as on the second Regalteilsegment from the left is the case, or whole or partially releases, as in the leftmost subsegment the case is. To open and close the fabric blinds 7 each on a fitted with a spring drive vertical shaft rolled up or unrolled, which within a support column 5 of the respective Shelf section is arranged, wherein the free end the blind 7 by hand to the shaft or away from it is guided and 7 blind with closed blind positive or non-positive fastening means, in the present Case by means of magnetic catches, is secured.

Again, the shelves 1 integrated Low-voltage halogen spotlights on, which on the same Be energized as described in FIG. 1, so here's not on this issue will be received.

Claims (13)

1. Shelving system with multiple overhanging shelves (1), attached to a column (5) so as to create
   a stable surface (2)for goods display, this surface is separated by either vertically (3) movable or horizontally (7) sliding walls and should protect and cover goods the in the posterior side of the display surface (2).
2. The patented shelving system as in point 1 comprises a posterior side (4) placed behind the display (1) surface which functions as storing area (4). This surface provided by the shelves attached to the column (5).
3. the patented shelving systems as in points 1- 2 is characterized by vertical columns (5) supporting the shelves (1) and placed at the extremity of the separating walls (3,7).
4. The patented shelving system as in points 1to 3 is also characterized by shelves (1) shedding light onto the surface underneath (2) by means (1) of a spot light (6)or other integrated low voltage systems which can be differently positioned (upwards and downwards).
5. the patented shelving system as in points 1- 4 is characterized by at least 2 vertical columns (5)which not only support the shelves (1)but are also actual electricity conductors (5) which create the light (6)onto the shelves (1) which are fixed to the rails or into the columns (5) punching.
6. The patented shelving system as in points 1-5 is characterized by 1 or 2 separation elements : a posterior (4) and anterior (2) one made of a curtain (a textile, plastic, r metal or similar material curtain) roller (3,7), venetian (3,7), lamella blinds (3,7)and other types providing a horizontal movement.
7. The patented shelving system as in point 6 shows walls (3,7) as described above, which both open and close by either rolling or sliding with and accordion like movement between the upper and lower extremities (9,10)or only between the shelves (1).
8. The patented shelving system as in point 7 is characterized by drives or rails applied to the columns (5) or created in the columns which provide a sliding surface for the separating walls (3,7).
9. The patented shelving system as in point 6 is also characterized by one or two separation elements: a posterior (4) and anterior (2) (one made of a curtain (a textile or plastic, metal or similar material curtain) roller (3,7), Venetian (3,7), lamella (3,7), blinds and other types providing a vertical movement.
10. The patented shelving system as in point 1-9 is characterized by: interchangeable walls (3) with logo or other inscriptions on, which can be dismantled without the aid of tools.
11. The patented shelving system as in point 1-10 is self -sustaining and does not necessitate holes, hooking or other. Mounting is achieved through joints.
12. The patented shelving system as in points 1-11 is characterized by the application of an electric motoreducer which creates both the vertical and horizontal wall (3,7) movement and opens the back storage area (4). The movement may be either manually regulated or by means of a remote control (8).
13. The patented shelving system as in points 1-12 can be made of 1, 2 ore more elements as they have a modular structure.

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