Device for Distributing at Least One Displaying Accessory on a Goods Display Surface

• US 20080296241A1
• Filed: 01/11/2006
• Published: 12/04/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 01/12/2005
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Joalpe - Industria De Expositores, S.A.
• Original Assignee: Joalpe - Industria De Expositores, S.A.
• Inventors: Alves, Manuel, Cunha, Pedro
• Granted Patent: US 7,934,609 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 211/90.04
• CPC Class Codes: A47F 5/005 Partitions therefore horizontally adjustable A47B57/58; constructional details of drawers A47B88/90

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for distributing at least one displaying accessory on a goods display surface, such as a shelf surface, cabinet or the similar. The displaying accessory can be a separating partition or a goods display cabinet formed of a carriage sliding on a tracking path. The device includes at least one first guide fixable to the proximal part of the display surface and extendable over the surface, generally along the longitudinal axis thereof. The first guide interacts with a clamp of the displaying accessory for fixing the accessory to the display surface. The device also includes a holder provided at the level of the first guide and, in the first release position, the holder enables at least one displaying accessory to be moved or even to be released. In a second position, the holder strongly fixes at least one displaying accessory to the first guide.

Claims

1. A device for the distribution of at least one display accessory (3) at a display surface or goods (3), such as in particular the surface of a shelf, of shelving, or the like, wherein said at least one display accessory (3) may be, for instance, a partition wall (31) capable of dividing said display surface of goods (S), or still, for instance, a display pack of articles, such as a back rest sliding on a running track, said device exhibiting at least first guiding means (2) capable of being fastened at the proximal section (P) of said display surface (S) and extending in all or in part, globally along the longitudinal axis (20) of the latter, said first guiding means (2) being capable of co-operating with catching means (6) of one said presentation accessory (3) in order to slave the latter to said display surface (S), characterised in that the device exhibits moreover clamping means (4), provided at least at said first guiding means (2), which in a first, so-called loose position, allow the displacement of said at least one presentation accessory (3) along said greater axis (20) of the display surface (S), possibly even the disengagement thereof, and which, and in a second, so-called locking position, fix solidly said at least one presentation accessory (3) to said first guiding means (2).

2. A device according to claim 1, characterised in that the clamping means (4) are controlled by maneuvering means formed by a tag supporting profile (11) or still by a mother profile (12) for fastening tag holders (14).

3. A device according to claim 1, characterised in that said first guiding means (2) form said clamping means (4).

4. A device according to claim 1, characterised in that the clamping means (4) extend over the whole length or a portion of the first guiding means (2) and are capable, in a single operation, of locking a plurality or presentation accessories (3) to said first guiding means (2).

5. A device according to claim 1, characterised in that the clamping means (4) are capable, in said second locking position of urging said at least one presentation accessory (3) into a position substantially perpendicular to said greater longitudinal axis (20).

6. A device according to claim 1, characterised in that it exhibits, moreover, second guiding means (5), arranged at the distal section (D) of the display surface (S), and capable of co-operating with corresponding means (33) of one said presentation accessory (3).

7. A device according to claim 1, characterised in that the first guiding means (2) are formed at a base profile (1) arranged on the upper surface of the display surface (S).

8. A device according to claim 7, characterised in that said at least one presentation accessory (3) exhibits catching means (6) formed by at least one elastic jaw (61) whereof the opposed cheeks (62) are capable of meshing into the base profile (1), substantially formed, at least partially, of a T-shaped rail (2).

9. A device according to claim 8, characterised in that the clamping means (4) consist of means (7, 21, 22) for decreasing or increasing the size or width of the horizontal wing of said T-shaped rail.

10. A device according to claim 9, characterised in that said at least one base profile (I) is jointed to a second profile (10) with a lever function, at a hinge (7) to define the rail (2), and formed of two semi-Ts (21, 22), abutting against one another, wherein one of the semi-Ts (21) is slaved to said base profile element (1), the other semi-T (22) being slaved to said second profile (10).

11. A device according to claim 7, characterised in that said at least one presentation accessory (3) exhibits catching means (6) formed by a recess intended for accommodating said first guiding means (2), said recess forming at least one front groove (64) and a rear stop (63).

12. A device according to claim 11, characterised in that said at least one base profile (1) is hinged to a second profile (10) with a lever function, at a hinge (7) defining the first guiding means (2), wherein the clamping means (4) consist of a hook (23) of said second profile (10) capable of engaging into said front groove (64) in said locking position of said clamping means (4), and on the other hand, of a protrusion (87) of the base profile intended for co-operating with the rear stop.

13. A device according to claim 10 or 12, characterised in that said at least one base profile (1) exhibits snapping means (8) to lock the second profile (10) in the locking position of the clamping means (4).

14. A device according to claim 10 or 12, characterised in that the second profile (10) is a tag supporting profile (11), or still a mother profile (12) for fastening tag holders (14).

15. A device according to claim 1, characterised in that the base profile (1) exhibits a profile section for supporting tags or still a portion of a mother profile suited for fastening tag holders.