18275130. DISPLAY APPARATUS simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)
Contents
- 1 DISPLAY APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 DISPLAY APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
DISPLAY APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hiromitsu Nakano of Kanagawa (JP)
Kunihiro Akaba of Kanagawa (JP)
DISPLAY APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18275130 titled 'DISPLAY APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The display apparatus described in the patent application includes a shelf tag attachment member fixed to a product shelf and a rotatable shelf tag attached to the attachment member. The shelf tag can be rotated in a predetermined direction to display its surface upward while being positioned below the product shelf.
- Shelf tag attachment member fixed to front end surface of product shelf
- Shelf tag with display surface attached to attachment member via rotation axis
- Rotatable shelf tag in predetermined direction
- Lower end of shelf tag positioned below lower surface of product shelf
Potential Applications
The technology described in this patent application could be applied in retail settings, supermarkets, and stores to display product information, pricing, or promotions effectively.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of limited space for displaying product information on shelves, allowing for better visibility and organization of products for customers.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved visibility of product information, easier access to pricing and promotions, and a more organized display of products on shelves.
Potential Commercial Applications
A potential commercial application of this technology could be in the retail industry, where companies can use it to enhance their product displays and attract customers with clear and visible information.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be similar rotating shelf tag systems used in retail stores or supermarkets to display product information.
Unanswered Questions
How does the rotation axis function to allow the shelf tag to rotate in a predetermined direction?
The rotation axis allows the shelf tag to pivot and rotate smoothly in the desired direction, but the specific mechanism behind this movement is not detailed in the abstract.
What materials are used in the construction of the shelf tag attachment member and the shelf tag itself?
The abstract does not mention the materials used in the construction of these components, which could be important for durability and functionality.
Original Abstract Submitted
A display apparatus () includes a shelf tag attachment member () being fixed to a front end surface of a product shelf S, and a shelf tag () having a display surface (). The shelf tag () is attached to the shelf tag attachment member () via a rotation axis A, and is rotatable in a predetermined direction in which the display surface () is turned upward. A lower end of the shelf tag () is located below a lower surface LS of the product shelf S and a lower end of the shelf tag attachment member () in a vertical direction.
