Presentation device, in particular for goods

Abstract

A presentation device is revealed, in particular for goods, comprising a mounting frame (10) having a plurality of mounting profiles (12, 13; 14) arranged parallel and spaced apart from each other; and a plurality of frame or box-shaped inserts (30) releasably attached to the mounting profiles; the inserts (30) each having a plurality of side walls (31) forming a rectangular frame, and the inserts in each case being detached over their backsides. At the same time, it is preferable to supply the inserts with an electrical voltage at the same time. The inserts can be considered as modules which are individually attached to the mounting frame and can be designed differently. The inserts are detachably attached to the mounting profiles via their backsides. This means that the presentation equipment can be configured in a simple way for both retrofitting and new installations in salesrooms.

Claims

1. A presentation device, in particular for goods, comprising: a mounting profile, comprising: a plurality of vertical mounting profiles spaced from and substantially parallel to each other, each of the plurality of vertical mounting profiles having a plurality of supports spaced apart along a length of each of the plurality of vertical mounting profiles, each of the plurality of supports having at least one recess; a plurality of horizontal mounting profiles, each of the plurality of horizontal mounting profiles having a support surface with a center bar projecting therefrom and extending between the first and second ends to define first and second contact surfaces on the supporting surface on opposite sides of the center bar, and at least one engaging member formed as an opening on at least one of the first and second contact surfaces and the center bar, wherein each of the plurality of horizontal mounting profiles is arranged so that the plurality of vertical mounting profiles and the plurality of horizontal mounting profiles are arranged at substantially right angles to each other, a plurality of sections are defined and bound by pairs of adjacent horizontal mounting profiles of the plurality of horizontal mounting profiles, and one or more pairs of adjacent vertical mounting profiles of the plurality of vertical mounting profiles; and a plurality of box-shaped inserts mounted individually in the plurality of sections, each of the plurality of inserts having a rear wall, and a plurality of side walls projecting from the rear wall to define a rectangular frame, at least one fixing device formed as a protrusion provided on each of the plurality of inserts at a position to engage the at least one engaging member to fix each of the plurality of inserts to the respective horizontal mounting frame.

2. The presentation device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one engaging member comprises at least two recesses (60a and 60c) arranged on each of the plurality of horizontal mounting profiles, which are spaced in such a way that two half inserts can be used and aligned in a section.

3. The presentation device according to claim 2, wherein the at least two recesses (60a-60c) on the supporting surface extend around an edge (73) of the supporting surface.

4. The presentation device according to claim 1, wherein two power contact rails (63a, 63b) are spaced through the centre bar (65), the power contact rails each being connected with a different opposite vertical mounting profile via a contact lug (66a, 66b), so as to provide current with positive pole and negative pole.

5. The presentation device according to claim 4, wherein the current contact rails are flat sheets which are held in place by clamps (67) formed on the horizontal mounting profiles.

6. The presentation device according to claim 4, whereby the inserts are supplied with low-voltage direct voltage via the vertical mounting profiles, the contact lugs (66a, 66b) and the power contact rails to supply the lighting devices and/or electrical devices of the inserts with the supply voltage when these are inserted, with contact pins (36) being provided on the rear sides of the inserts (30) which are pressed against the power contact rails when the inserts (30) are connected with the terminals (36).

7. The presentation device according to claim 1, whereby the horizontal and vertical mounting profiles (11, 12) are clamped together.

8. The presentation device according to claim 1, wherein at least some of the plurality of inserts are designed for the storage and/or support of goods to be presented.

9. The presentation device of claim 1, wherein the rear wall comprises an optical conduction plate (35) or being formed by the latter into which light of an LED strip (37) is coupled for background lighting.

10. The presentation device according to claim 1, wherein the fronts of at least some of the inserts (30) are covered by a transparent or opaque cover (40), the cover being adapted to provide text and/or graphic information.

11. The presentation device according to claim 1, wherein the mounting frame (10) is accommodated in a presentation device (2) or is fixed to a wall panel or is fastened to a ramp-shaped body (4) on which the mounting frame is arranged at an angle.

12. The presentation device according to claim 1, wherein the horizontal mounting profile is made of plastic and the vertical mounting profile is made of metal.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

(1) In the following, the invention will be described in an exemplary manner with reference to the enclosed drawings, which will result in further characteristics, advantages and tasks to be solved. It shows:

(2) FIG. 1 a frontal view of a presentation device for goods according to the present invention;

(3) FIG. 2a a presentation device according to FIG. 1, from the side;

(4) FIG. 2b a presentation device according to FIG. 1 in a sectional view;

(5) FIG. 3 a presentation device according to FIG. 1 in perspective view;

(6) FIG. 4a-c is an example of a box-shaped insert, from the front, from the side and in a perspective view;

(7) FIG. 5 a box-shaped insert in an exploded view;

(8) FIG. 6a-6c views of a horizontal mounting profile;

(9) FIG. 7a-7c views of a horizontal mounting profile with contact rails;

(10) FIG. 8 a view of vertical mounting profiles;

(11) FIG. 9 a view of connected vertical and horizontal mounting profiles; and

(12) In the figures, identical reference signs denote identical elements or groups of elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

(13) The FIG. 1 shows a presentation device 1 for goods according to this invention. This comprises a plurality of box-shaped inserts 30 with a rectangular base area, which are arranged in a matrix arrangement and are integrated in the matrix structure shown in the FIG. 2, comprising a horizontally extending corpus 4 with several drawers, vertical side walls 5 and an upper advertising surface 6 for presenting text and/or graphic information.

(14) The FIGS. 1 and 3 show the arrangement of the mounting frame 10 within the presentation furniture 2. Mounting frame 10 is formed by a plurality of horizontal mounting profiles 12 and vertical mounting profiles 11 extending vertically to it, which are connected with each other by means of a clamp connection, as described below on the basis of the figures. Mounting frame 10 is divided by mounting profiles 11, 12 into a plurality of sections 13 of the same size, whose height/width is preferably an integer multiple of the height/width of inserts 30 to be attached to mounting frame 10. Of course, the mounting profiles 11,12 can also define different subdivisions of the mounting frame 10 for each section.

(15) According to FIG. 2 only the upper section of the mounting frame 10 extends parallel to the rear wall 3 of the presentation furniture 2. The middle and lower sections of the mounting frame 10 extend at an acute angle to the plane of the upper section of the mounting frame 10.

(16) The FIG. 3 shows the mounting frame of the presentation device according to FIG. 1 in a perspective side view. Not all inserts 30 are yet attached to the mounting frame. The inserts marked with the reference sign 30 are arranged in a row in the lower area. According to FIG. 4a-c and 5, the inserts 30 are box-shaped, with a rear wall 32 and four side walls 31. On the inner sides of the vertical side walls 31, several retaining projections 33 are provided in a grid arrangement into which at least one shelf 34 can be inserted to support the goods to be presented.

(17) Further inserts can also be designed as a frame, i.e. without a rear wall, which allows a clear view of the rear wall 3 of the presentation furniture 2 (see FIG. 1), a wall or an advertisement.

(18) FIGS. 4a-c and FIG. 5 show an insert 30. When the insert 30 latching hooks 43 are inserted into the recesses 60a, 60c of the horizontal profile, the electrical contact pins 36 of insert 30 is pressed against the respective contact rails 63a, b, whereby an electrical energy supply of a backlight is provided, which is realized by coupling the light of an LED strip having a plurality of LEDs into the front side of the light conducting plate 35. The light conducting plate 35 can also form the rear wall of the insert 30. The backlighting can be used to illuminate articles placed on the side wall 31 of the insert or on shelves or similar objects in a way that is effective for advertising purposes, or to backlight text and/or graphic information. For this purpose, the front of the insert 30 can also be covered by a transparent or opaque cover 40, on which the text and/or graphic information to be displayed is provided in the familiar manner as shown in FIG. 5b. This text and/or graphic information can also be inserted into a cover 40 socket.

(19) In addition, the protruding fixations 44 can be clamped into the lockings 61a and 61b. This prevents the insert from being easily removed.

(20) It is also conceivable that the inserts can be used as monitors or touch screen. Monitors in formats 20×20/20×40 or 40×40 mm/cm or digital textstripes can also be used where today's paper ticketstrips are common. This enables an optimal communication management at the push of a button from the office computer.

(21) The above-mentioned electrical supply of the insert can also be used for the electrical supply of any other light source or lighting equipment or of electrical devices which are included in or attached to the insert, such as displays or music players.

(22) As the expert will easily be able to see when studying the above description, the presentation system can be provided cost-effectively and attractively and can be adapted to individual customer requirements in a very variable manner. The electrification of the presentation modules (inserts) makes it possible to present goods or text and/or graphic information in a very effective way. The presentation system presented here is particularly suitable for the presentation of cosmetic articles with plastic inserts and the use of lighting effects, especially backlighting, in at least some of the presentation modules (inserts). The presentation system according to the present invention can also be used in a corresponding manner to present any other products, such as consumer or electronic items.

(23) The FIG. 5 shows a box-shaped insert with hole-shaped holders for lipsticks in which the lipsticks are arranged. Such a box-shaped insert can be mounted on a mounting frame with a conductor structure.

(24) The FIG. 6a to 6c show the horizontal mounting profile from different perspectives. FIG. 6a shows the horizontal mounting profile from a side view. FIG. 6b shows a perspective plan view. FIG. 6c shows another side view of the front face.

(25) The horizontal mounting profile has 2 contact surfaces 59 on which the underside of two adjacent inserts rests. In addition, the two contact surfaces are separated from each other by a centre bar 65. This centre bar is intended to ensure a small spatial distance between the inserts so that they are electrically and spatially separated from each other in order to be mounted better. On the supporting surface 59 a row of recesses 60a-60d are arranged, each in 2 pairs. Each pair is arranged in the middle of the table with respect to half of the contact surface. This means that half inserts can also be aligned. Of course, other arrangements are also possible. The locking hooks 43 of the inserts preferably engage in the recesses 60a-60d. Depending on the type of application, closely spaced recesses are used, such as 60a and 60d for a half size insert, or recesses further spaced out like 60a and 60d for a full size insert. In addition, the centre bar also includes locking devices 61a and 61b, which can intervene in the fixing points 44 of the insert. This prevents the box from being easily removed. Furthermore, the horizontal mounting profile includes hooks 69 at its left and right outer ends, which are placed in recesses 69 (see FIG. 8 and FIG. 9) of the vertical mounting profile. These hooks are designed to be flexible so that they can build up a tension. The counterpart of the holder is a projection 71, which has a groove 72. The projection 71 is used to be placed on a support area 70 of the vertical mounting profiles. This support area is preferably a thin sheet metal that is designed to be inserted into the groove 72. Using hooks 69 with a small ramp 74, it is possible to build up a tension which ensures a clamping attachment to the vertical mounting profile.

(26) The FIG. 7A to 7C also show the horizontal mounting profile according to FIG. 6. However, additional contact rails 63a, 63b are arranged on the contact surfaces 59. These preferably extend over the entire length of the bearing surface. However, it is also conceivable that these will be kept shorter. As a rule, the contact rails are made of a conductive sheet metal. The horizontal mounting profile is preferably made of plastic or a non-conductive material in this area. For example, it is conceivable that insulation between the contact surface and the horizontal mounting profile may be arranged if the horizontal mounting profile is made of metal. The contact rail has a contact lug 66a or 66b at its ends. The contact lug is extended downwards to be brought into contact with the vertical mounting profile. The vertical mounting profile is either made entirely of metal or has a track in this area. This makes it possible, for example, to make contact with a screw that is passed through a hole in the contact lug. A corresponding hole can then also be found in the vertical mounting profile. In an alternative embodiment, the contact lug is pressed against the vertical mounting profile by means of a mechanical tension, thus creating the necessary contact. The contact lugs 66a and 66b are arranged on the opposite sides of the horizontal mounting profile. This means that a positive and negative voltage can be provided on a horizontal mounting profile. The contact rails are preferably held in place by means of locking device 61, which is designed on the contact surface 59. The contact rails also have recesses for recesses 60a, b, c, d.

(27) The FIG. 8 shows two vertical mounting profiles, each with projections 62 at regular intervals. At the projections, fasteners 64 are formed, which consist of recesses 68 and a support area 70. In the figures, two recesses 68 per projection 62 are formed in each of the figures, into which the hooks 69 of the horizontal mounting profile extend. The projection 71 of the horizontal mounting profile lies on the edge 73 of the support area 70. Thus, a downward pull through the hooks 69 can be achieved. The fact that groove 72 can extend around edge 73 strengthens the fastening and prevents slipping out. The vertical mounting profile preferably has an L-shaped cross-section and is made of sheet metal. The projections 62 are preferably punched out of the sheet metal. Further holes can be drilled in the sheet metal to establish connections with the contact lugs 66a, 66b. The protrusion of the plate allows the vertical mounting profiles to be placed higher up, allowing the inserts to reach a greater structural depth. However, it is also conceivable that the horizontal mounting profiles can alternatively extend downwards in a U-shaped manner at their outer areas to create this difference in height. In this case the sheet metal would be straight. This is, in the end, an equivalent embodiment.

(28) The FIG. 9 shows the components of the FIG. 8 and FIG. 7 in assembled condition. It can be clearly seen that the hooks extend into the recesses in the projections and that a ladder-shaped system is created. By stringing several of these conductors together, a system as shown in the FIGS. 1 and 2 was displayed.

(29) The FIG. 8 shows a ladder-shaped mounting frame 10 with vertical mounting profiles 11 and horizontal mounting profiles 12. The horizontal mounting profiles are preferably made of plastic and have clamping ranges 55, which are clamped around the vertical mounting profile and thus lock it in place. For this purpose, two clamping elements reach into the vertical profile from below and let it snap into place behind the corresponding noses.

(30) A current conduction can be formed in vertical mounting profiles, since these are connected by vertical mounting profiles made of plastic, different polarities can be given. The box-shaped inserts may have pins that contact the metal vertical profiles via the contact rails to receive voltage so that the LEDs in the box-shaped inserts are supplied with voltage.

REFERENCE CHARACTER LIST

(31) 1 product presentation system

(32) 2 presentation furniture

(33) 3 Rear panel

(34) 4 Body

(35) 5 Side wall

(36) 6 upper advertising space

(37) 10 Mounting frame

(38) 11 Vertical mounting profile

(39) 12 Horizontal mounting profile

(40) 13 Field

(41) 30 Insert

(42) 31 Side panel

(43) 32 Rear panel

(44) 33 Holding lead

(45) 34 Shelf

(46) 35 Light conducting plate

(47) 36 Electrical contact pin

(48) 40 Front cover

(49) 43 Locking hooks

(50) 44 Fixation

(51) 59 Supporting surface

(52) 60a, 60b, 60c, 60d Recess for alignment of inserts

(53) 61a, 61b Locking device

(54) 62 projection in vertical mounting profile

(55) 63a, 63b Contact rails

(56) 64 Fixing means in the vertical mounting profile

(57) 65 Centre bar

(58) 66a, 66b Contact lug

(59) 67 Terminal for contact rail

(60) 68 Recess in the lead

(61) 69 Hook

(62) 70 Support area

(63) 71 Advantage

(64) 72 Groove

(65) 73 Edge of bearing surface

(66) 74 Ramp