Shelving system

• US 20060049122A1
• Filed: 11/04/2005
• Published: 03/09/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 01/21/2003
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Fasteners for Retail Incorporated (FFR DSI Holdings, Inc.)
• Original Assignee: Fasteners for Retail Incorporated (FFR DSI Holdings, Inc.)
• Inventors: Kump, Daniel J., Mueller, Paul A.
• Application Number:
  US11/266,826
• Publication Number:
  US 20060049122A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 211/59.300
• CPC Class Codes: A47F 1/126 the pushing device being urged by spring means

Abstract

An adjustable length track for a pusher system includes a first section and a second section which is operably connected to the first section. A first elongated rail extends longitudinally along the first section. A second elongated rail extends longitudinally along the second section. The second section is moveable in relation to the first section to allow a length of the track to be changed, thereby enabling the track to be placed on associated shelves of varying depths.

Claims

1. An adjustable length track for a pusher system, said track comprising:

a first section;

a second section operably connected to said first section;

a first elongated rail extending longitudinally along said first section;

a second elongated rail extending longitudinally along said section; and

,

wherein said second section is moveable in relation to said first section to allow a length of said track to be changed, thereby enabling said track to be placed on associated shelves of varying depths.

2. The track of claim 1 wherein said first and second elongated rails are longitudinally aligned.

3. The track of claim 2 further comprising a pusher slidably mounted in at least one of said first and second elongated rails.

4. The track of claim 3 further comprising a biasing member for biasing said pusher in a forward direction.

5. The track of claim 4 wherein said biasing member comprises a spring.

6. The track of claim 1 further comprising a hinge connecting said first and second sections.

7. The track of claim 1 further comprising a sliding joint defined between said first and second sections, said sliding joint allowing said second section to slide in relation to said first section.

8. A shelving system comprising:

an elongated mounting member operationally securable to an associated shelf;

a track received on said mounting member wherein said track extends approximately transversely to a longitudinal axis of the associated shelf, said track comprising;

a first section;

a second section operably connected to said first section;

an elongated rail extending longitudinally along at least said first section, and

a pusher slidably mounted in relation to said rail; and

, wherein said second section is moveable in relation to said first section to allow a length of said track to be changed, thereby enabling said track to be placed on associated shelves of varying depths.

9. The shelving system of claim 8 further comprising a divider received on said mounting member wherein said divider extends approximately transversely to said longitudinal axis of the associated shelf.

10. The shelving system of claim 9 wherein said divider is spaced from said track.

11. The shelving system of claim 8 wherein said mounting member comprises a first longitudinally extending groove, a portion of said track first section being accommodated in said mounting member first groove.

12. The shelving system of claim 8 wherein said pusher comprises a foot extending from a base member, said foot cooperating with said rail.

13. The shelving system of claim 8 further comprising a biasing member for biasing said pusher forwardly on said track.

14. An adjustable length merchandising system comprising:

an elongated mounting member operationally securable to a front portion of an associated shelf and extending parallel to a longitudinal axis thereof;

a plurality of spaced tracks, wherein said tracks extend rearwardly over the associated shelf, at least one of said plurality of tracks including a pusher slidably mounted thereon;

a mounting structure for mounting each of said plurality of spaced tracks to said elongated mounting member; and

,

wherein at least one of said plurality of tracks comprises a means for extending an operative length of said at least one track.

15. The merchandising system of claim 14 wherein said means for extending comprises a paddle which is adapted to cantilever beyond a rear end of said track.

16. The merchandising system of claim 15 wherein said paddle comprises a foot which protrudes from a front face of said paddle.

17. The merchandising system of claim 16 wherein said paddle further comprises a bracing member spaced from said foot.

18. The merchandising system of claim 14 wherein said means for extending comprises:

a first section;

a second section; and

a means for moving said first section in relation to said second section.

19. The merchandising system of claim 18 wherein said means for moving comprises a hinge which connects said first section to said second section.

20. The merchandising system of claim 18 wherein said means for moving comprises a telescoping joint connecting said first section to said second section.