US1952466A - Display rack - Google Patents

Description

March 27, 1934. A SJODIN E1- AL 1,952,466

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DI SPLAY RACK Filed June 18, 1931 4 Sheets-Sheet 4 /NVENTOBS ALEXANDER SJO/N CHARLES 'J'. OLUND ROBERT lf. MOODY 5" @NJ-e, @wf #ula-H ATTORNEYS Patented Mar. 27, 1934 UNH` STATES F F ECE Olund and Robert .'s'.

Minn.

Moody, Cambridge,

Application June 18, 1931, Serial No. 545,220

7 Claimsrl This invention relates to new and useful improvements in display racks and more particularly to such racks adapted to be movably suspended from an overhead support.

An Vobject of the invention is to provide a movable display rack adapted for use in stores and other places, to display merchandise to be vended, said rack having means for receiving standard cocky boxes whereby the cookies therein may be displayed in the boxes in which they are received from the factory, as is now common practice, said boxes usually being provided with glazed closures or doors, and said boxes being arranged in spaced relation thereon, and at a slight angle whereby the cookies in the boxes may readily be seen.

A further object is to provide a display rack adapted to be suspended by means of a flexible element such as a chain, whereby the display rack is adapted for rotary and swinging movements thereby causing it to attract the attention of patrons entering the store or place where the display rack is employed. Y

A further object is to provide a display rack of the character described, particularly adapted for use in stores, whereon articles and merchandise may be displayed in a pleasing and attractive manner with a resultant increase in the number of sales, the construction of the rack and its supporting means being such as to cause it to move almost continuously in a rotary or swinging fashion, whereby it will quickly attract the attention of a prospective purchaser entering the store.

Other objects of the invention reside in the construction of the display rack whereby it may readily be taken apart and packed into a cornparatively small bundle Vfor shipment; Y in the construction of the main supporting structure which. consists of a plurality of upright angle plates secured together in spaced relation and having means therebetween for supporting articles or containers to be displayed; in the means for securing together said angle plates whereby the display rack may be quickly taken apart and set up again when necessary; to provide a display rack shaped to simulate a pyramid and having its walls composed of a plurality of plates detachably secured together, and each provided with a plurality, of openings adapted to receive containers or articles to be displayed; in the provision oi a display rack comprising a plurality of compartments each provided with a glazed door and having a plurality of uprights detachably secured thereto, the upper ends oi which are secured together and provided with means whereby the rack may be suspended from an overhead support; in the provision of a plurality oi shelves on said uprights; and, in the provision of a conically shapedV display rack pro- (Cl. E11-115) vided with a plurality of annular shelves adapted to receive articles and goods for display-purposes, and provided at its upper portion with means whereby it may be suspended from an overhead support.

Other objects of the invention will appear from the followingV description and accompanying drawings and will be pointed out in the annexed claims. Y

In the accompanying drawings, there has been disclosed a structure designed to carry out the various objects of the invention, but it is to be understood that the invention is not conned to the exact features shown as various changes may be made within the scope of the claims which follow.

In thedrawings:

Figure 1 is an elevational View partially in section, showing one form of the invention;

Figure 2 is a plan view of Figure 1, partially in section to show the arrangement of thek angleY plates forming the supporting structure of the rack; Y

Figure 3 is a view showing one of the triangularlyshaped shelves removed from the structure;

Figure 4 is a perspective view showing a d isplay rack of pyramidal shape;

Figure 5 is a cross sectional view illustrating the interior construction of the rack shown in Figure 4; Y y

Figure 6 is a detail sectional view on the line 6-5 of Figure 5;

Figure 7 is a detail sectional view on the line 7-7 of Figure 4;

Figure 3 is a sectional elevation showing another orm of display rack having a plurality of radially disposed compartments provided at the.

lower portion thereof and the upper portion thereof comprising inclined uprights adapted to support suitable shelves; l

Figure 9 is a sectional plan view on the line 9-9 of Figure 8;

Figure l0is a detail sectional View on the line 10-10 of Figure V8;

Figure 11 is a perspective View showing a display rack of conical shape;

Figure 12 is a detail sectional view on the line 12-12 or" Figure l1;

FigureA 13 is a detail sectional view showing the connection between the annular shelves and the cone-shaped body of the rack; and

Figure 14 is a detail sectional view through the. upper portion of the rack shown in Figure li, iilustrating the means provided whereby the rackmay be suspendedv from an overhead'support.

The display rack featured in Figures 1, 2, and 3 is shown comprising a plurality of angle plates each provided with upright walls 3, as best shown in Figure 2. The angle plates 2 are shown disposed in right angular formation and are spaced apart by suitable supporting members or plates 4, arranged at an incline, as shown in Figure 1. Each supporting plate 4 preferably has its opposite edges bent upwardly to provide flanges 5, whereby said plates may be secured to the adjacent walls 3 of the angle plates 2. An upturned flange 6 is provided at the inner end of each supporting plate 4 to provide stops for the cartons or boxes 7, shown in Figure l. These cartons or boxes may be of the type usually employed in grocery stores for displaying cookies and such articles, each being provided with a glazed door or window 8, as shown in Figure 2.

The supporting shelves 4 are preferably arranged at an angle, as shown in Figure 1, so as to tilt the boxes '7 to positions whereby the articles or goods contained therein may readily be viewed by persons passing by the display rack.

Suitable triangularly shaped shelves 9 are se.- cured in position in the outwardly facing corners of the angle plates 2, as best illustrated at the left hand side of Figure 2. Each shelf 9 is here shown provided with depending iianges l1 having suitable apertures 12 therein adapted to receive bolts or screws which pass through similar apertures provided in the walls 3-3 of each corner plate. rThe vertical edges of the walls 3 3 of each angle plate 2 are notched or shaped like saw teeth so as to conform to the angular position of the boxes 7 upon the supports 4, and whereby a neater appearance is presented.

Suitable plates 14 are shown secured to the upper portions of the angle plates 2 and each is provided with an upright inclined portion 15 which portions are adapted to be secured together at the corners, as illustrated in Figures 1 and 2. A small plate 16 may be secured to the upper portion of the structure to provide means for supporting a suitable hook or eye-bolt 1'?, adapted to be engaged with a suitable chain 18 whereby the rack may be suspended from a ceiling or overhead support.

The shelves 9 secured in the corners of the angle plates 2, as shown at the right hand side of Figure 1 and at the left hand side of Figure 2, are adapted to support such articles for example, as canned goods, indicated at 19 and 2l in Figure l. The angle plates 2, supporting plates 4, shelves 9, and top plates 14, may all be secured together by suitable bolts whereby the entire apparatus may be quickly taken apart, if necessary. A suitable nishing plate 22 is disposed over the top plates 14 to provide a more finished appearance to the rack. Articles to be displayed may also be supported upon the top plate 22.

The display rack shown in Figures 4 to 7, inclusive, comprises oppositely disposed triangularly shaped plates 23-23 and similarly shaped plates 24-24. The plates 23-23 are here shown provided with inwardly turned marginal flanges 25, against which the marginal edge portions 24 24 may be seated and secured by suitable stove bolts 26.

The plates 23-23 are each provided with a plurality of openings formed by inwardly turning portions of the metal thereof to provide inclined bottoms 27 adapted to support containers or cartons 28 such, for example, as cocky boxes. These boxes are provided with the usual glazed doors 29 whereby the articles or goods contained therein may be viewed by persons passing the display rack.

The plates 24-24 are shown provided with three openings similar to those shown in the plates 23, adapted to receive similar cooky boxes 28. These plates, in addition, are shown provided with a plurality of pigeon holes 30, 3l, and 32, having their bottoms substantially horizontally disposed so that small articles or canned goods may be supported thereon for display purposes. These pigeon holes are also provided with upright walls whereby small articles displayed therein cannot accidentally drop into the interior of the display rack. (See Figure 7).

The means for supporting the display rack from an Overhead support consists of a plate 33 ntting beneath the inwardly turned top nanges 34 of the plates 23 and 24 as best shown in Figure 5. A suitable hooi; or eye-bolt 35 has its upper end received in an aperture. provided in the plate 33, and extends downwardly therefrom and has a sleeve 36 mounted thereon, which sleeve is shown provided with suitable hooks 3'7 and 33 adapted to receive supporting rods or wires and 4l, respectively, which are secured to the inclined bottoms 27 which support the boxes 23. A nut 42 is shown received in threaded engagement with the lower end of the eye-bolt 35 so as to securely clamp the upper end of the sleeve against a washer 43, seated against the bottom of the plate 33, and whereby all of the parts will be rigidly secured together as a unit.

he hook 35 may be engaged with a suitable supporting chain 18, as shown and described with reference to Figure 1.

The display rack illustrated in Figures 8 to l0, comprises a plurality of compartments 44, defined by upper and lower walls or plates 45 and 45, respectively, and a plurality of radially disposed partitions 4'?, preferably constructed as shown in Figure 9. Each compartment is provided with an outer wall 48 having openings 49 therein provided with suitable glazed doors or closures 5l, whereby access may be had to the compartments, and also whereby the material or goods contained in said compartments may be viewed from the exterior of the rack.

The lower portion of the display rack, comprising the compartments 44, is supported by means of a plurality of uprights 52 having their lower terminals spaced apart and passing through suitable apertures provided in the top wall 45. Suitable pins 53 are secured in the lower ends of the uprights 52 within the compartments 44 to prevent them from accidentally becoming disengaged therefrom. The uprights preferably taper inwardly and have their upper end portions 54 beveled and tted together, as shown in Figures 8 and 10. A cap 55 nts over the ends of the uprights 52 and has an aperture in the upper wall thereof adapted to receive an eye-bolt 56 which passes downwardly between the ends of the uprights 52 and has a suitable wedge 57 provided at the lower end thereof. A nut 58 is received in threaded engagement with the lower end of the eye-bolt 56, whereby the wedge may be forced upwardly, causing the upper ends of the uprights to expand against the walls of the cap 55, whereby they will be firmly secured in position within the cap.

A plurality of suitable shelves 59 and 6l are detachably supported upon the uprights 52 in spaced relation. These shelves cooperate with the top wall 45 of the lower portion of the structure to provide shelves for receiving and supporting articles or goods to be displayed, as indicated by the dotted lines 62 in Figure 8. The display rack may be supported in a manner similar to that shown and described with reference to Figures 1 and 4.

The display rack illustrated in Figures 11 to 14, inclusive, comprises a plurality of segmental plates 63 provided with inwardly turned marginal lianges 64 adapted to be abuttingly engaged and secured together by suitable stove bolts 65, as best shown in Figure 12. When these plates are thus secured together, they provide a conically shaped body, as illustrated in Figure 11.

A plurality of annular members 66, 67, and 68 are demountably supported upon the conically shaped body of the structure adapted to support articles which are to be displayed. Each annular shelf is provided with a marginal flange 69 adapted to be seated against the surfaces of the plates 63, as clearly illustrated in Figure 13. A

small circular plate '71 is tted into the upper l end of the coneshaped body and has an eye-bolt 72, whereby the rack may be supported from a chain 1S in a manner similar to that shown and described with reference to the other figures.

The display rack featured in this invention has been round very useful in such places as grocery stores and other places where small articles are vended. The articles to be displayed are placed upon the display rack, as hereinbefore described, so that they may readily be viewed by persons entering the store. When a customer is looking over the goods on display on the rack, he need not walk around the rack to see the various articles displayed thereon, but may view them by simply rotating the rack, which greatly adds to the attractiveness of the apparatus. It is also to be understood that when once a rotary or swinging movement has been imparted to the display rack, it will continue so to move for a long period of time, thereby attracting the attention of prospective purchasers when entering the store. The invention also provides a display rack which may be quickly taken apart and stored away in a comparatively small space, when necessary. 'Ihis feature is especially important when shipping the display racks from one place to another.

We claim as our invention:

1. A display rack comprising a plurality of angle plates arranged in spaced relation and having their outer edges stepped, inclined supporting plates interposed between and secured to said angle plates, means secured to the upper portions of said angle plates whereby the rack may be suspended from a suitable overhead sup-- port, and stops at the inner ends of said supporting plates whereby a conventional cocky box may be supported on each of said plates, the inclination of said plates causing said boxes to be supported an angular position whereby the contents thereof may readily be viewed by prospective customers passing thereby.

2. A display rack comprising a plurality of upright angle plates arranged in spaced relation, `means interposed between and secur' lg together said angle plates and providing supports for articles or containers to be displayed, a member secured to the upper portions of said angle plates and having a horizontal portion provided with an angular opening axially alined with the rack, and a plate element having a portion fitting in said opening and provided with means whereby the rack may be suspended from a suitable overhead support.

3. A display rack comprising a plurality of angle plates arranged in spaced relation and facing outwardly, inclined supporting plates interposed between and secured to said angle plates and providing supports for articles or containers to be displayed, said supporting plates having upturned flanges at their inner edges providing stops for food containers supported thereon, a plurality of shelves secured` to said angle plates in the corners thereof whereon small articles may be displayed, and a member secured to the upper portions of said angle plates and having means whereby the rack may be suspended from an overhead support.

4'. A display rack comprising a plurality of angle plates arranged in spaced relation and facing outwardly, flanged supporting plates intei-posed between and detachably securing together said angle plates and providing supports for articles or containers to be displayed, a top member secured to the top portions of said angle plates and having an opening therein, and a plate element fitting in said opening and provided with means whereby the rack may be freely suspended from a suitable overhead support.

5. A display rack comprising a plurality of upright angle plates arranged in spaced relation, anged plates interposed between and detachably securing together said angle plates and providing supports for articles or containers to be displayed, a top member secured to the upper portions of said angle plates and comprising an upright portion, means secured to said upright portion whereby the rack may be suspended from a suitable overhead support, and a plate horizontally disposed on said top member and having an aperture adapted to receive said upright portion, said plate iunctioning as a shelf for supporting additional articles to be displayed.

6. A display rack comprising a plurality of angle plates arranged in spaced relation and iacing outwardly. supporting plates interposed between and detachably securing together said angle plates and providing supports for articles or containers to be displayed, said supporting plates being arranged at an incline whereby articles supported thereon will be tilted, a plurality of horizontally disposed shelves demountably secured to said angle plates at the corners of the rack whereon small articles may be displayed, and a top member secured to the upper portions of said angle plates and provided with means whereby the rack may be suspended from an overhead support.

'7. A display rack comprising a plurality of plates of angular cross-section arranged in spaced relation and facing outwardly, supporting plates interposed between and secured to said angle plates and providing supports for articles or containers to be displayed, a plurality of triangularly shaped shelves secured to said angle plates at the corners of the rack and disposed in vertically spaced relation and each having an annular depending flange, and plates secured to the upper portions of said angle plates and provided with means whereby the rack may be suspended from an overhead support.

ALEXANDER SJODIN. CHARLES J. OLUND. ROBERT J. MOODY.

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