KR20140036166A - Merchandising unit with moveable housing - Google Patents

Abstract

A product stand for providing consumer goods, comprising at least one connecting means for installing the product stand on a support surface and extending from said connecting means and rotatable with respect to said connecting means between a first position and a second position. A support device 12 consisting of a hinged support arm; And a housing for accommodating consumer goods. The housing 14 is at least moveable relative to at least one hinged support arm between a closed position in which at least a portion of the consumer goods is invisible and an open position in which at least a portion of the invisible consumer goods is not visible in the closed position. It is mounted on one hinged support arm.

Description

Merchandising unit with moveable housing

The present invention relates to a merchandise stand having a movable housing for receiving consumer goods. The present invention has been found to be particularly useful as a product stand for smoking products.

Different types of merchandise stand are used to store, distribute and display consumer goods at point of sale. For example, in shops and newsstands, most consumer goods are freely displayed and displayed on walls with shelves and racks. However, it may be desirable to distribute certain items at a point of sale that may optionally close or seal between purchases.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a merchandise stand for a new consumer goods that can add flexibility to the storage and display of consumer goods at the point of sale.

According to the invention, there is provided a connecting means for mounting a product stand on a support surface and at least one hinged support arm extending from the connecting means and rotatable about the connecting means between a first position and a second position. Support device; And a product sales stand for the consumer goods comprising a housing for accommodating the consumer goods. The housing is at least one movable relative to at least one hinged support arm between a closed position where at least a portion of the consumer goods is invisible and an open position where at least a portion of the invisible consumer goods is visible in the closed position of the housing. It is installed on the hinged support arm. In a first position of the at least one hinged support arm the housing is held in a closed position, and in a second position of the at least one hinged support arm, the housing is capable of moving between the closed position and the open position. It is.

According to the present invention, the term "consumable goods" is used throughout the specification as to any type of goods or articles that can be sold to a consumer. The term is also used to refer to a bundle or pack of such goods.

In order to make the consumer goods in the housing visible to the customer, the at least one hinged support arm of the support device can move to the second position before the housing moves to the open position. The consumer goods are preferably accessible from the interior of the housing in the open position of the housing. The consumer goods are initially invisible and can be accessed from inside the housing in the closed position of the housing. More preferably, however, the interior of the housing is preferably inaccessible from the closed position of the housing so that the housing must be moved to the open position in order to access initially invisible consumer goods.

Preferably, all consumer goods in the housing are not visible in the first position of the at least one hinged support arm. "Show" means that the consumer goods product is sufficiently visible, so that the customer can see that the consumer goods product is provided in the housing as well as identify a non-consumable consumer goods product. This means that the view of the consumer goods in the open position of the housing means that the customer can clearly see the appearance of the consumer goods. This allows the customer to identify the type or brand of the product before making a purchase. The customer can also distinguish any other type of consumer goods that are visible in the housing.

The product stand according to the present invention can provide considerable flexibility in displaying and accessing consumer goods at the point of sale. The housing is in a closed position so that the consumer goods are not visible until the salesman chooses to move the housing to the open position. This will help for many reasons. For example, it may be desirable to control the visibility of consumer goods at the point of sale. By using a display assembly that can be easily moved between the closed and open positions, the sales person can choose whether to display or hide the consumer goods. Advantageously, in the closed position of the housing, the consumer goods are protected from exposure to air, heat, moisture or ultraviolet light, for example. This may prevent the consumer goods from drying, dissolving or otherwise decreasing.

Advantageously, the combination of hinged support arm and movement of the housing provides an interesting eye catching opening mechanism that can attract the customer's attention.

In certain embodiments, it may be advantageous to provide locking means for locking the housing in a closed position. This may be accomplished by locking the housing to prevent relative movement of the housing relative to the at least one hinged support arm. Optionally, this may make it impossible to move the housing between the closed and open positions by locking the at least one hinged support arm in the first position. For example, incorporation of the locking means may be desirable where the product stand is arranged to be freely accessible to the customer and thus autonomous or consumer.

The product stand according to the invention can be installed at a point of sale substantially on a horizontal support surface such as a table or counter. On the other hand, the product stand according to the invention can be mounted on a vertical support surface such as a wall. In a preferred embodiment, the product stand is a product stand, for example, mounted on a wall mounted behind a counter or bar.

The support device of the product stand of the present invention combines the function of connecting the product stand to the support surface and the function of supporting the housing including the consumer goods. The shape of the connecting means for connecting the product stand to the support surface may vary depending on the orientation of the support surface.

The product stand is suitable for installation on a vertical surface, such as a wall, and the connecting means is preferably in the form of a rail or bar comprising coupling means such as screws or bolts to secure the rail or bar to the wall. Preferably at least one hinged support arm is preferably connected to the tip of one or both of the rails or bars for pivotal movement relative to the support device. In another embodiment, the connecting means may consist of a support frame formed by rails or bars to which two or more are connected.

The product stand is suitable for installation or standing on a flat surface, such as a counter, and the connecting means is placed directly on the support surface and is self-supporting with a base that can be secured to the support surface by suitable coupling means such as screws or bolts. It is preferably in the form of a free-standing post or frame.

The product stand according to the invention preferably comprises one or more hinges, elongated support arms, each of which is pivotally movable relative to the connecting means. Preferably one end of each support arm is pivotally connected to the connecting means and the opposite end of each support arm is pivotally connected to the housing. Each support arm consists of a single rigid arm site. Optionally, each support arm may be formed from arm sites that connect two or more. The linked arm sites can be linked to each other so that the sites can move relative to each other. For example, the connected arm portions can be connected together in a hinged joint or in a folded or array of stretchable material so that the support arms can be extended.

The housing of the product stand according to the invention can take any suitable form for containing consumer goods. Preferably, the housing is in the form of a substantially rectangular box.

The housing is mounted on at least one hinged support arm for movement relative to the support arm. Preferably the housing is mounted to be pivotally movable relative to the support arm. Preferably, the housing can rotate about a substantially vertical axis between the closed position and the open position. The housing is preferably connected to each hinged support arm at a joining point, ie a joining point at which the housing can pivotally rotate. Preferably, the joining point is provided on the top of the housing. This arrangement generally provides the greatest freedom in the rotation of the housing relative to the support arm, where the axis of rotation is vertical. Two or more hinged support arms are merged, preferably the joining points are provided on the top and bottom of the housing.

Coupling points or points are generally provided at the center side so that the housing can turn about the central axis. Optionally the engagement point or points are provided off center so that the axis of rotation can be provided on one side of the housing.

Alternatively or in addition to being pivotally movable relative to the support arm, the housing may be installed for sliding movement parallel to the support arm. For example, the housing can be installed to be slid along the support arm before rotating to the open position. This can be achieved, for example, by providing a track to the support arm, and part of the support arm can be installed to move along the track. Suitable arrangements are well known to those skilled in the art.

 Preferably, the housing consists of a first compartment for receiving consumer goods. The first compartment preferably includes an entrance, through which the consumer goods can be accessed in an open position of the housing. Preferably the entrance is covered when the housing is in the closed position. For example, in the closed position the doorway is inaccessible because it is located against the support surface on which the product stand is installed.

In a particular embodiment, the consumer goods in the first compartment are visible when the housing is moved to the open position. For example, the doorway may be uncovered or covered with a transparent cover. In another embodiment, consumer goods in the first compartment may not be visible to the customer when the housing is moved to the open position. As another case, in addition, a second compartment may be provided for displaying the consumer goods in the open position of the housing. In the second compartment, a single consumer item or a small amount of consumer goods item may be installed in such a way that the consumer goods item or its outer packaging can be clearly displayed.

Preferably, the housing further consists of a cover panel connected to the housing along the hinge line. The lid panel can pivotally rotate along the hinge line between the closed position when the lid panel covers the entrance and exit of the first compartment and the open position when the lid panel is not covering the entrance and exit. The cover panel is formed of at least partially substantially transparent material so that the consumer goods in the first compartment can be seen through the cover panel at the second position of the support arm. Optionally, the cover panel may be formed of an opaque material, through which the consumer goods in the first compartment will not be visible.

The housing of the product stand according to the invention preferably further comprises means for installing the consumer goods intended to be accommodated on the product stand. It may be desirable to incorporate such installation means to facilitate sorting and distribution of consumer goods. For example, one or more racks or stands may be provided for placing consumer goods in a housing. Optionally, consumer goods may be placed in one or more cassettes optionally including a spring loaded mechanism to assist in the distribution of consumer goods.

The first compartment preferably further comprises an illumination for illuminating the consumer goods housed within the compartment so that the consumer goods can be seen better when the housing is in the open position and any cover panel is also open. This is particularly advantageous when the sales point is low in illumination. If the housing comprises a second compartment, it is desirable to provide illumination for illuminating the consumer goods displayed on the second compartment. Alternatively or additionally, a means for controlling the temperature or humidity of at least one compartment in the housing may be provided to the product retailer.

The outer surface of the housing, including any cover panels, preferably provides a picture or text. This may, for example, reflect the brand of consumer goods or associated consumer goods in the housing or may advertise a completely different consumer goods. Alternatively or in addition, the housing may comprise one or more areas provided with pictures or text on the inner face. Therefore, this figure or text is only visible when the housing is moved to the open position. For example, if a cover panel is provided above the doorway, a picture or text may be provided on the inner surface of the cover panel where the consumer goods can be seen when the cover panel is opened.

In certain preferred embodiments, the housing comprises one or more lighting panels to cover the consumer goods in their closed position. For example, a lighting panel may be provided on a panel or wall that forms the front wall of the housing in a closed position. This may be particularly advantageous to attract attention to product stands in dark environments. The lighting panel can also be used to enhance the visibility of any brand or picture provided in the housing in the closed position.

The product stand according to the invention further comprises one or more storage compartments for accommodating consumer goods. The consumer goods in the added compartment may be the same or different than in the first compartment.

In a preferred embodiment according to the invention, the support arm with at least one hinge in the support device is adapted to be placed on a support surface on which a product stand is installed in a first position of the support arm. The support arm must be able to rotate away from the support surface to move the housing to a second position where it can move to the open position.

This arrangement of the support arms is particularly convenient for product stands which are mounted on a wall on which the connecting means is attached to the vertical wall. The hinged support arm may be embedded in the wall in the first position so that the product stand is minimally spaced and does not protrude significantly from the wall. In this position, the product stand may be similar to a device or cabinet mounted on a common wall. Rotation of the support arm and the housing hinged away from the wall is only necessary when it is necessary to display the consumer goods in the housing. The support surface prevents movement of the housing from the closed position while the hinged support arm is in position relative to the wall or other support surface while the shaft in the housing must be pivotal relative to the support surface. In certain embodiments, however, the hinged support arm can move back to the first position relative to the support surface once the housing is in the open position.

Preferably, the support device comprises a pair of opposing hinged support arms, the housing being provided between these opposing support arms. This arrangement is to provide additional support to the housing, which can be particularly advantageous when the housing is relatively large or heavy. Each hinged support arm is preferably connected to a connecting means for installing a product stand on the support surface. In some embodiments, two opposing support arms can be connected to each other and likewise to the connecting means. For example, the two support arms can be integrally formed in a fork fashion or can be connected to one another via an intermediate support arm or device. This may make it convenient for the pair of hinged support arms to move together with respect to the connecting means.

The product stand according to the present invention can be utilized as a product stand, especially for the display and distribution of smoking product packs, which can be adapted to accommodate different numbers of smoking products, sizes and types of packs, in various ways. It may be suitable for displaying packs.

1 is a front perspective view of a product stand according to the present invention having a hinged support arm in a first position and a housing in a closed position;
2 illustrates the product merchandise of FIG. 1 with a hinged support arm in a second position and a housing in a closed position.
3 illustrates the product merchandise of FIGS. 1 and 2 having a hinged support arm in a first position and a housing in an open position.

Referring to the present invention in more detail based on the accompanying drawings as follows.

The product stand 10 of FIGS. 1-3 is suitable for installation on a substantially vertical wall and consists of a support device 12 and a housing 14 comprising a pack of a plurality of smoking products (not shown). .

In the following description, the terms "top", "bottom", "front" and "back" refer to the relative of the components of the merchandise stand 10 in the structure shown in FIG. In terms of the position, the support arms 20 and 22 of the support device 12 in the first position and the housing 14 in the closed position are provided.

The support device 12 consists of a vertical support bar 18 comprising coupling means (not shown in the figure) for connecting the support bar to the wall. The first end of the upper support arm 20 is attached to the top end of the support bar 18, and the lower support arm 22 on the opposite side is attached to the bottom end of the support bar 18. The upper support arm 20 and the lower support arm 22 are substantially integrally connected by the vertical member 24 and form a C-shaped frame 26. The first support arm 20 and the second support arm 22 are pivotally provided on the opposite end of the support bar 18. The C-shaped frame 26 can thus rotate about the support bar 18 between the first position as illustrated in FIG. 1 and the second position as illustrated in FIG. 2.

The housing 14 consists essentially of a rectangular cuboid cabinet, with a first compartment 28 for storing a pack of a plurality of smoking products and a second compartment 30 situated on the first compartment 28. The second compartment 30 has a space 32 by displaying three display packs (not shown) representing packs of smoking products in the first compartment 28.

As illustrated in FIG. 3, the first compartment 28 includes a plurality of vertical channels or racks, with the plurality of packs facing outwards with the leading surface of each pack in the vertical direction. Can be deposited. The first compartment 28 includes an entrance 34 in the rear wall of the housing through which the pack of smoking products can be removed.

The cover panel 36 is connected to the housing 14 along a hinge line that extends along the right side edge of the doorway 34. The cover panel 36 is in a closed position in which the cover panel 36 substantially covers the doorway 34 as illustrated in FIG. 2, and the cover panel 36 has a first compartment 28 as illustrated in FIG. 3. And pivotally about the hinge line between the open position to pivot away and not cover the doorway 34. The lid panel 36 is formed of a substantially opaque material so that packs of smoking products in the first compartment in the closed position as shown in FIG. 2 may not be visible through the panel 36.

As illustrated in FIG. 2, the second compartment 30 includes three spaces spaced apart to display the packs, each pack having a second compartment 30 with its front facing outward. It is installed in). Since the second compartment 30 is not blocked, the packs that are displayed so that the rear wall of the housing 14 can be seen as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 can always be seen.

The housing 14 comprises a front wall 38 formed of a lighting panel. This will cover the pack of smoking products in the housing when the housing 14 is in a closed position with the front wall 38 facing outwards as illustrated in FIG. 1.

The housing 14 is connected to the upper support arm 20 and the lower support arm 22 via coupling points 40 facing each other at the center of the top wall and the bottom wall thereof. This allows the housing 14 to rotate about a vertical axis that extends substantially between the engagement points 40 when the support arms 20, 22 are in the second position as in FIG. 2. That is, the housing 14 can rotate about an axis between a closed position as in FIG. 1 and an open position as in FIGS. 2 and 3. In the closed position, the front wall 38 of the housing 14 is directed outward. In the open position, the rear wall of the housing 14 faces outward. Additionally in the open position, the display packs within the space 32 are visible to the customer from the front of the product stand 10. The cover panel 36 may be opened to access a pack of smoking products in the first compartment 28.

1 illustrates the product merchandise 10 when the support arms 20, 22 are in the first position. In this position, the support arms lie substantially parallel to the surface of the wall on which the product stand is installed. The housing 14 is in a closed position with the front wall 38 facing outwards. The pack of smoking products in the housing 14 is invisible and inaccessible. In this position, the wall surface on which the product stand is installed prevents the housing 14 from being rotated to the open position, so that the housing 14 remains closed.

To access the pack of smoking products in the first compartment 28, the support arms 20, 22 must first rotate about the support bar 18. Only then can the support arm move away from the wall and go to the second position as illustrated in FIG. 2. In the second position, the support arms 20, 22 extend substantially vertically outward from the wall surface. The housing 14 rotates freely from the closed position, with the front wall 38 facing outward, into the open position illustrated in FIG. 2, with the rear wall facing outward. At this time, the arms 20 and 22 may be rotated with respect to the support bar 18 so as to move the arms opposite to the wall surface as shown in FIG. 3. Thus, the support arms 20 and 22 return to their initial positions while the housing 14 is in the open position.

In the open position as shown in FIG. 3, the display pack in the space 32 will be visible to customers. To access the pack within compartment 28, cover panel 36 must be rotated away from the rest of housing 14 from the closed position illustrated in FIG. 2 to the open position of FIG. 3. In this case, the entrance 34 of the first compartment is not covered, and the pack in the first compartment 28 may be removed through the entrance 34.

Once the pack of smoking products has been consumed, the product stand 10 may return to the position as illustrated in FIG. 1 with the housing 14 in the closed position and the support arms 20, 22 in the first position relative to the wall. have.

10: product stand, 12: support device, 14: housing, 18: vertical support bar, 20, 22: support arm, 24: vertical member, 26: C-shaped frame, 28: first compartment, 30: second Compartment, 32: Space, 34: Doorway, 36: Cover Panel, 38: Front Wall

Claims (12)

A support device comprising connecting means for installing a product stand on a support surface and at least one hinged support arm extending from said connecting means and rotatable about said connecting means between a first position and a second position; And
A housing for accommodating consumer goods, the housing at least between a closed position where at least some of the consumer goods in the housing are invisible and an open position where at least some of the consumer goods invisible in the closed position of the housing are visible; Is mounted on at least one hinged support arm to move relative to one hinged support arm,
Wherein in the first position of the at least one hinged support arm the housing is kept in a closed position and in a second position of the at least one hinged support arm the housing moves between the closed position and the open position. Product stand for consumer goods, characterized in that enabled. 2. A merchandise stand for consumer goods according to claim 1, wherein the housing is provided for pivotally moving with respect to the at least one hinged support arm. 3. A merchandise stand for consumer goods according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the interior of the housing is accessible in an open position. 4. The housing of claim 1, wherein the housing includes a first compartment for receiving consumer goods, the first compartment including an access opening for accessing the consumer goods in an open position of the housing. Merchandise stand for consumer goods goods made.  5. The merchandise stand of claim 4, wherein the housing further comprises a second compartment for displaying the consumer goods in an open position of the housing. 6. The closed position according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the housing further comprises a cover panel for connecting to the housing along the hinge line, wherein the cover panel is closed with the cover panel covering the entrance and exit of the first compartment with respect to the hinge line. And pivotally rotating between the open positions not covering the doorway.  The merchandise stand for consumer goods according to claim 1, wherein the housing further comprises a lighting panel for covering the consumer goods in a closed position of the housing. The support arm according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one hinged support arm is suitable for installation with respect to the support surface in the first position and the at least one hinged support arm is adapted for movement to the second position. Product shelf for rotating away from said support surface. The merchandise stand for consumer goods according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising means for installing a plurality of consumer goods in the housing. The consumer goods product of claim 1, wherein the at least one support arm comprises a pair of opposing hinged support arms, the housing being installed between the opposing support arms. Product stand for. 11. A merchandise stand for consumer goods according to claim 10, wherein said pair of opposing support arms are connected. A merchandise stand for consumer goods according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is a housing pack for a smoking product.

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