Modular display apparatus
The present invention relates to a fixturing system for display of commercial merchandise including first and second side supports, first and second back support cross-braces, the cross-braces diagonally interconnecting between the first and second side supports, and first and second caps, the caps having a first substantially planar surface, the planar surface sized to correspond to the spacing between the external portion of the first and second side supports and to extend the depth of the side support, the caps including a lip to engage the first and second side supports.
This application claims priority pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/742,970, filed Dec. 6, 2005, entitled “Modular Display Apparatus”, which is incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe inventions generally relate to the field of storage and merchandising units. More particularly, the inventions find particular applicability in storage and merchandising units such as for use in “big box” and warehouse stores.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONVarious storage and merchandising systems are known to the art. Of particular interest are merchandising sets which are particularly adapted to hold and display a relatively large number of items, typically where a relatively small number of items are contained within. For example, in a hardware sales context, a merchandising set may be utilized for the sale of various types of handles, and the handles are contained within various bins within the merchandising set. Typically, the bins are provided in a vertical grid system. Optionally, a horizontal label cover is provided for each row.
Often times, the systems provide for complete full metal drawers. The drawers often are of a pull-out type, such as those utilizing ball bearing slides. Optionally, injection molded plastic inserts may be utilized within the drawers. In yet other implantations, adjustable dividers are utilized.
In yet other existing implementations, a full metal drawer may be utilized with a slanted label area. Again, various slide mechanism, partitioning mechanisms and dividers are typically provided.
Heretofore, many of the merchandising set systems would come with side and back enclosures which would substantially enclose the merchandise. While useful for certain applications, especially where environmental issues are important. However, the additional cost and weight of such enclosures may not be necessary or desirable for all applications. Accordingly, it is desired to have an improved merchandising set and system for storage and merchandising of various parts and components.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates to a fixturing system for display of commercial merchandise including first and second side supports, first and second back support cross-braces, the cross-braces diagonally interconnecting between the first and second side supports, and first and second caps, the caps having a first substantially planar surface, the planar surface sized to correspond to the spacing between the external portion of the first and second side supports and to extend the depth of the side support, the caps including a lip to engage the first and second side supports.
In the preferred embodiment, the fixturing system includes a plurality of drawers sized to insert between the first and second side supports.
In the preferred embodiment, the fixturing system also includes drawers which are slidable into and out of the fixturing system.
Accordingly, it one object of the invention to provide an improved merchandising set allowing for greater flexibility, reduced cost and reduced weight.
It is yet another object of the invention to provide a merchandising system with easily adjustable spacing.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIGS. 10A-G provide an example of the slide system 100. A stationary piece 102 cooperates with slide 104 to provide linear sliding motion for the drawer. Attachment tabs 106 are provided. In one embodiment, the attachment tabs 106 may be oriented in different directions, such as shown in
Although the foregoing invention has been described in some detail by way of illustration and example for purposes of clarity and understanding, it will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in light of the teachings of this invention that certain changes and modifications may be made thereto without departing from the spirit or scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. A fixturing system for display of commercial merchandise comprising:
- first and second side supports,
- first and second back support cross-braces, the cross-braces diagonally interconnecting between the first and second side supports, and
- first and second caps, the caps having a first substantially planar surface, the planar surface sized to correspond to the spacing between the external portion of the first and second side supports and to extend the depth of the side support, the caps including a lip to engage the first and second side supports.
2. The fixturing system of claim 1 further including a plurality of drawers sized to insert between the first and second side supports.
3. The fixturing system of claim 2 wherein the drawers are slidable into and out of the fixturing system.
4. The fixturing system of claim 1 wherein the side supports are formed of c-shape stock.
5. The fixturing system of claim 1 wherein the drawers further include spacers.
6. The fixturing system of claim 2 wherein the drawers have a front surface for labeling.
7. The fixturing system of claim 6 wherein the front surface is angled.
8. The fixturing system of claim 7 wherein the front surface is adapted to receive a label containing product information.
9. The fixturing system of claim 1 further including a plurality of peg hooks sized to insert between the first and second side support.
10. The fixturing system of claim 1 wherein the cap includes a lip, and the side support includes a slot, the lip of the cap being adapted for insertion into the slot of the side support.
Type: Application
Filed: Dec 5, 2006
Publication Date: Jun 28, 2007
Inventor: Teresa Tew (Dana Point, CA)
Application Number: 11/635,389
International Classification: A47B 47/00 (20060101);