Patent classifications
A47F5/0018
Product Display Units with Pushers
A product display unit for displaying products includes a track defining a non-linear path and a pusher that moves along the non-linear path. The pusher is configured to move the products along the non-linear path.
Shelf system and associated methods
An example shelf system and associated methods are described. The shelf system includes a frame with a base member and a vertical member, first and second shelves extending from opposite sides of the vertical member, and first and second pairs of sensors disposed below the base member. In response to positioning a physical object on the first shelf or the second shelf, the physical object applies a torque on the vertical member and each of the sensors output electrical signals corresponding to a change in weight sensed by each of the sensors based on the torque. The shelf system includes a central computing system configured to determine which of the first shelf or the second shelf received the physical object, an estimated location of the physical object on the first or second shelf, and whether the physical object is positioned on the first or second shelf in an expected location.
Low product indicator for self facing merchandiser and related methods
A product display merchandiser comprising a tray, a spring biased pusher slidable within the tray, and a visual indicator comprising at least one light activated by a switch, the switch configured to be actuated when the pusher is within a predetermined portion of the tray.
Modular product display unit
A modular product display unit includes a tray and display inserts. The tray includes a magnetic top surface and an apron at least partially surrounding the magnetic top surface and extending above the magnetic top surface. The display inserts are disposed on and magnetically coupled to the magnetic top surface, the display inserts form product-display compartments on the magnetic top surface.
Electronic Shelving Systems, Cable-Managing Coupling Brackets, and Methods Thereof
Disclosed herein is an electronic shelving system including, in some embodiments, a shelving unit and one or more coupling brackets. Each coupling bracket includes a bracket-coupling body, one or more power couplers disposed in the bracket-coupling body, one or more data couplers disposed in the bracket-coupling body, and one or more integral fasteners such as a tongue extending from the bracket-coupling body configured for fastening the coupling bracket to the shelving unit. Also disclosed herein is a method for the electronic shelving system including, in some embodiments, installing n coupling brackets in the shelving unit, running at least n+1 power cables or data cables through a slotted cable raceway of the shelving unit, and coupling at least two power cables or data cables to each other by way of the coupling bracket.
Multiple Configuration Merchandising System
Embodiments of the presently disclosed subject matter are modular wall systems and kits The described modular wall systems and kits capable of multiple configurations and accommodating a variety of accessories depending on the needs of the user.
Merchandise Display System and Display Unit
A display unit for a merchandise display system, comprising: a support surface for supporting a plurality of merchandise items, the support surface defining a travel path for said plurality of merchandise items between a rear of the display unit and a front of the display unit; a pusher element disposed for movement relative to said support surface along said travel path; an actuation member coupleable to said pusher element and operative to control movement of said pusher element; a releasable coupling for coupling said pusher element to said actuation member, said releasable coupling configured to couple said pusher element to said actuation member when an actuation force is applied to said actuation member, and to uncouple said pusher element from said actuation member when said actuation force applied to said actuation member exceeds a threshold.
Apparatus for attaching to a shelf device of a goods rack and system having such an apparatus
The invention relates to an apparatus (200) comprising an elongate main body (202) made of a plastic material for attaching to a shelf device (70) of a goods rack (236) and comprising at least one signaling apparatus (204), which is attached to the main body (202) and which is provided for signaling a hand motion toward the shelf device (70) and/or for signaling a hand motion away from the shelf device (70).
DISPLAY SHELF SYSTEM
A display shelf system includes mounting support members that hook onto a rail that attaches to a display cabinet.