Abstract: A refrigerated merchandiser including a case frame having a mullion. A first gasket is coupled to the mullion and has a first gasket element with a wall partially defining a first cavity and a first surface facing outward from the mullion. The first gasket further includes a first attachment element disposed in the first cavity. A second gasket is coupled to the door frame and includes a second gasket element with a seal portion, and a wall partially defining a second cavity and a second surface. The second gasket further includes a second attachment element disposed in the second cavity. The first and second surfaces face each other in the closed position and the attachment elements cooperatively define a magnetic coupling. In the closed position, the first and second surfaces are in non-compressible contact each other to limit infiltration of ambient air into the product display area.

Abstract: A refrigerated merchandiser including a door pivotably coupled to the case frame via a hinge assembly and enclosing at least a portion of the product display area. The door has a door frame and a glass panel coupled to the door frame. The refrigerated merchandiser also includes a door hold-open mechanism positioned between the case frame and the door. The door hold-open mechanism has a housing movable with the door as the door pivots between a closed position and an open position, and cam apparatus with a lever engageable with the housing and a cam coupled to the lever to apply a force to the lever such that the lever is engageable with the housing to hold the door in an open position. The cam is adjustable to increase or decrease the force applied to the lever.

Abstract: A refrigerated merchandiser including a case frame with elongated upper and lower frame members, and a door including a frame. The door has a first door pivot that is disposed on a first end of the door frame, and a second door pivot that is disposed on a second end of the door frame and that is axially aligned with the first door pivot. A first frame pivot is electrically coupled to the first door pivot. A second frame pivot is electrically coupled to the second door pivot. The first frame pivot has a positive or negative electrical polarity and the first door pivot is nonpolar to define a first electrical connection between the case frame and the door. The second frame pivot has the other of the positive or negative electrical polarity and the second door pivot is nonpolar to define a second electrical connection.

Abstract: A refrigerated merchandiser including a door pivotably coupled to the case frame via a hinge assembly and enclosing at least a portion of the product display area. The door has a door frame and a glass panel coupled to the door frame. The refrigerated merchandiser also includes a door hold-open mechanism positioned between the case frame and the door. The door hold-open mechanism has a housing movable with the door as the door pivots between a closed position and an open position, and cam apparatus with a lever engageable with the housing and a cam coupled to the lever to apply a force to the lever such that the lever is engageable with the housing to hold the door in an open position. The cam is adjustable to increase or decrease the force applied to the lever.

Abstract: A refrigerated merchandiser including a case frame having a mullion. A first gasket is coupled to the mullion and has a first gasket element with a wall partially defining a first cavity and a first surface facing outward from the mullion. The first gasket further includes a first attachment element disposed in the first cavity. A second gasket is coupled to the door frame and includes a second gasket element with a seal portion, and a wall partially defining a second cavity and a second surface. The second gasket further includes a second attachment element disposed in the second cavity. The first and second surfaces face each other in the closed position and the attachment elements cooperatively define a magnetic coupling. In the closed position, the first and second surfaces are in non-compressible contact each other to limit infiltration of ambient air into the product display area.

Abstract: A refrigerated merchandiser including a case frame with elongated upper and lower frame members, and a door including a frame. The door has a first door pivot that is disposed on a first end of the door frame, and a second door pivot that is disposed on a second end of the door frame and that is axially aligned with the first door pivot. A first frame pivot is electrically coupled to the first door pivot. A second frame pivot is electrically coupled to the second door pivot. The first frame pivot has a positive or negative electrical polarity and the first door pivot is nonpolar to define a first electrical connection between the case frame and the door. The second frame pivot has the other of the positive or negative electrical polarity and the second door pivot is nonpolar to define a second electrical connection.

Abstract: A door close assembly for a merchandiser including a case defining a product display area and having a case frame. The refrigerated merchandiser further includes a door pivotably coupled to the case frame and enclosing at least a portion of the product display area. The door close assembly includes a door close mechanism configured to be positioned between the case frame and the door to permit movement of the door between a closed position and an open position, and the door close mechanism has a base plate attached to the case frame and a spiral spring supported by the base plate. The spiral spring responds to a closing force of the door to maintain a substantially constant door close force.

Abstract: A mullion assembly for a merchandiser including an elongated mullion body that has a first end and a second end. The mullion body defines an elongated channel extending from the first end toward the second end along a longitudinal axis oriented along a length of the mullion body. The channel is defined by a support surface, opposite sidewalls, and opposite hooks that are coupled to the sidewalls and that extend in a direction across the longitudinal axis. A light assembly is coupled to the mullion body within the elongated channel, and the light assembly is captured by the hooks to retain the light assembly in the channel.

Abstract: A mullion assembly for a merchandiser including an elongated mullion body that has a first end and a second end. The mullion body defines an elongated channel extending from the first end toward the second end along a longitudinal axis oriented along a length of the mullion body. The channel is defined by a support surface, opposite sidewalls, and opposite hooks that are coupled to the sidewalls and that extend in a direction across the longitudinal axis. A light assembly is coupled to the mullion body within the elongated channel, and the light assembly is captured by the hooks to retain the light assembly in the channel.

Abstract: A case frame and mullion assembly includes a case frame including a frame member defining a mullion pocket, a first electrical connector coupled to the frame member within the mullion pocket, a mullion defined by an elongated body, a second electrical connector coupled to the frame member within the mullion pocket, and an attachment mechanism coupled to one or both of the case frame and the mullion, the attachment mechanism positioned between the frame member and the mullion to attach the mullion to the frame member, the attachment mechanism aligns and couples the first electrical connector relative to the second electrical connector upon attachment of the mullion to the frame member.

Abstract: A shelf assembly including a shelf and a luminaire coupled to a front edge of the shelf. The shelf also includes a rear edge and side edges, as well as a top surface that supports product and a front surface defined at the front edge. The luminaire includes a housing and one or more LEDs that are embedded in the housing and that illuminate above or below the shelf. The front surface of the shelf is non-planar, and the housing is flexible to conform to the non-planar front surface.

Abstract: A case frame and mullion assembly includes a case frame including a frame member defining a mullion pocket, a first electrical connector coupled to the frame member within the mullion pocket, a mullion defined by an elongated body, a second electrical connector coupled to the frame member within the mullion pocket, and an attachment mechanism coupled to one or both of the case frame and the mullion, the attachment mechanism positioned between the frame member and the mullion to attach the mullion to the frame member, the attachment mechanism aligns and couples the first electrical connector relative to the second electrical connector upon attachment of the mullion to the frame member.