Method and apparatus for selective engagement of shelf divider structures within a shelf management system
US7395938B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47F1/126
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Apparatus and method for selectively engaging and securing an array of shelf dividers to a mounting device which is securable to a display shelf. In the first form a divider is characterized by a divider structure having an elongated vertical wall and elongated horizontal base that operates to divide, organize and support the displayed merchandise. A resilient latch located on the underside of the base of the divider structure selectively engages and secures the divider structure onto a mounting device comprising a receiving member running longitudinally along the length of the surface of the mounting device which is securable along the front edge of a display shelf. The latch and the receiving member each comprise reciprocating (i.e. complementary) protrusions to allow the cooperative engagement of the divider structure and mounting device, thus locking the divider member to and unlocking the divider member from the mounting device to permit the repositioning of the display as desired without necessitating removal of the merchandise from the display. In addition when the divider structure and mounting device are fully engaged, a second protrusion on the underside of the divider me…
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