A display case door includes a sealed glass unit assembly, a door frame, and an electronic display. The sealed glass unit assembly includes a sealed glass unit and a subframe extending about and coupled to the sealed glass unit. The subframe includes a set of two or more subframe rails configured to hold the sealed glass unit. The door frame is coupled to the subframe and configured to support the sealed glass unit assembly in the door frame. The electronic display is coupled to the door frame in front of the sealed glass unit. The door frame is configured to couple with a display case enclosure in an opening of the display case enclosure.
A display case door having an insulated panel assembly, a support plate, an electronic display assembly, and a hanger bracket. The insulated panel assembly has a door frame that extends about and is coupled to the insulated panel assembly. The support plate is coupled to a top rail of the door frame and has at least one pin. The electronic display assembly is coupled to the door frame. The hanger bracket is coupled to a top surface of the electronic display assembly and has a slot sized to accept the pin. The electronic display assembly is at least partially supported in the door frame by the support plate and the hanger bracket.
A temperature-controlled display case includes an enclosure that includes a plurality of insulated panels, the enclosure configured to sit on a support surface; a door frame secured within the enclosure; a door hingeably coupled to the door frame and including an electronic display; and a bottom support assembly coupled to at least one of the enclosure or the door frame and configured to bear and transfer at least a portion of a weight of the door to the support surface.
A shelving system includes a support structure, one or more shelf units, and a plurality of load pins. The one or more shelf units are configured to couple on the support structure. At least one of the shelf units includes a shelf platform, and two or more brackets coupled to the shelf platform. At least one of the brackets includes a body and defines an opening having a main slot, and two or more stopping position branch slots adjoining the main slot. Each of at least one of plurality of load pins is coupled between one of the two or more brackets and the support structure such that the bracket is moveable to shift the load pin from one stopping position branch slot to another stopping position branch slot to adjust the position of the shelf unit while the shelf unit remains partially supported by the support structure.
A47B 57/04 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting the inclination of the shelves
A47B 57/50 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting the height of detachable shelf supports consisting of tongues, pins or similar projecting means coacting with openings characterised by shape or orientation of opening, e.g. keyhole-shaped
In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly, a door frame, and an electronic display mounted to the door. The door frame extends about and is secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly. The electronic display overlays the insulated panel assembly. A mounting bezel is secured to the door frame and has a coupling end that extends over an edge of the electronic display securing the electronic display to the door frame. A cover bezel is coupled to a front surface of the door frame, where the cover bezel is sized to overlay the front surface of the door frame and the coupling end of the mounting bezel.
A display case including a frame with a first fastener, a door with a second fastener, and a bracket coupling the door to the frame is described. The bracket has a first end coupled a second end. The first end is pivotably coupled to the frame by the first fastener. The first end includes a first pair of spring arms having a first slot to couple to the first fastener and to allow the door to pivot between open and closed positions. The second end is slideably coupled to the door by the second fastener. The second end has detents on a second pair of spring arms and a second slot to allow the second fastener of the door to slide as the door is pivoted between open and closed positions. A first detent is positioned further from the first end of the bracket than a second detent.
In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly that is transparent to visible light. The door further includes a door frame extending about and secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly, an electronic display overlaying the insulated panel assembly, and at least one display retainer secured to the door frame and having a coupling end that mates with the electronic display to releasably secure the display to the door frame.
G09F 23/06 - Advertising on or in specific articles, e.g. ashtrays, letter-boxes the advertising matter being combined with articles for restaurants, shops, or offices
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
G09G 3/20 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix
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Display case door with door frame electrical connection
A display case door that includes a frame around at least a portion of the display case door with an electrical connection installed within the frame. The electrical connector includes at least one opening defined within a surface of the electrical connector corresponding with at least one female electrical terminal. The electrical connector is mounted inside the door frame and the surface of the electrical connector is aligned with an opening in a sidewall of the door frame.
A display case door that includes a frame around at least a portion of the display case door with an electrical connection installed within the frame. The electrical connector includes at least one opening defined within a surface of the electrical connector corresponding with at least one female electrical terminal. The electrical connector is mounted inside the door frame and the surface of the electrical connector is aligned with an opening in a sidewall of the door frame.
A frame for a refrigerated enclosure including a main frame member, a backing member, and a contact plate. The main frame member includes a base, a middle wall, and a forward flange. The backing member and the contact plate are coupled to the main frame member. The backing member includes a rear leg that couples on the rear wall of the base of the main frame member and an interior leg that couples on the interior wall of the base of the main frame member. The interior leg and the rear leg each include a thermal insulating portion. The interior leg includes a front portion that couples with the contact plate. The thermally insulating portions of the interior leg and the rear leg can be integral to one another and form an L-shape.
A display case door includes a door frame, a motor, and a torque rod. The door frame extends about and is coupled to a panel assembly. The motor is coupled to the door frame. The torque rod is coupled to the door frame and configured to couple with an enclosure for a display case. When the door is installed in an opening of the enclosure for the display case, the motor is operable to open the display case door, and the torque rod is configured to close the display case door.
E05F 15/614 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by a motor acting directly on the wing pivot axis
E05F 15/40 - Safety devices, e.g. detection of obstructions or end positions
E05F 15/71 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to temperature changes, rain, wind or noise
E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
E05F 1/10 - Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated for swinging wings
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
A display case door includes a door frame, a motor, and a torque rod. The door frame extends about and is coupled to a panel assembly. The motor is coupled to the door frame. The torque rod is coupled to the door frame and configured to couple with an enclosure for a display case. When the door is installed in an opening of the enclosure for the display case, the motor is operable to open the display case door, and the torque rod is configured to close the display case door.
A soft close device for doors. A display case door includes a gasket and a compressible foam. The gasket has a peripheral body defining a cavity. The peripheral body includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The first portion is substantially flat and coupled to a surface of the display case door. The second portion is arranged on an opposite side of the cavity to the first portion. The second portion includes a magnet. The third portion is disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The third portion compresses when the door is closed against a cabinet frame. The compressible foam is positioned in and extends along a length of the cavity.
A soft close device for doors. A display case door includes a gasket and a compressible foam. The gasket has a peripheral body defining a cavity. The peripheral body includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The first portion is substantially flat and coupled to a surface of the display case door. The second portion is arranged on an opposite side of the cavity to the first portion. The second portion includes a magnet. The third portion is disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The third portion compresses when the door is closed against a cabinet frame. The compressible foam is positioned in and extends along a length of the cavity.
E06B 7/22 - Sealing arrangements on wings or parts co-operating with the wings by means of resilient edgings, e.g. felt or plush strips, resilient metal strips
One broad aspect of the invention features a display case door. The display case door includes a transparent panel assembly, hinges, a camera, and a sensor. The hinges are coupled at a first peripheral edge of the transparent panel assembly. The camera is coupled to the transparent panel proximate to a second peripheral edge of the transparent panel assembly opposite the first peripheral edge. The camera is arranged to capture images of the interior of a display case with the display case door mounted to the display case. The sensor is coupled to the transparent panel assembly, and is in electronic communication with the camera. The sensor is configured to generate a signal that indicates that the display case door is in an open position. The camera is configured to capture an image of the interior of the display case based on the signal generated by the sensor.
E06B 3/36 - Arrangements of wings characterised by the manner of movement; Arrangements of movable wings in openings; Features of wings or frames relating solely to the manner of movement of the wing with only one kind of movement with a single vertical axis of rotation at one side of the opening, or swinging through the opening
G01P 13/00 - Indicating or recording presence or absence of movement; Indicating or recording of direction of movement
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils
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DISPLAY CASE DOOR WITH BARRIER BETWEEN GLASS PANEL AND ELECTRONIC DISPLAY
A display case door includes an insulated panel assembly, a door frame, an electronic display assembly, and one or more thermal barriers. The insulated panel assembly includes one or more panes and defines a front and a rear. The door frame is coupled to the insulated panel assembly. The electronic display assembly is coupled to the door frame in front of the insulated panel assembly. The electronic display assembly includes a rear surface. The one or more thermal barriers are disposed between the rear surface of the electronic display assembly and a front surface of one of the one or more panes of the insulated panel assembly.
E06B 3/67 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges characterised by additional arrangements or devices for heat or sound insulation
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
A47F 10/02 - Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for for self-service type systems, e.g. supermarkets
A47F 11/06 - Means for bringing about special optical effects
A display case door includes an insulated panel assembly, a door frame, an electronic display assembly, and one or more thermal barriers. The insulated panel assembly includes one or more panes and defines a front and a rear. The door frame is coupled to the insulated panel assembly. The electronic display assembly is coupled to the door frame in front of the insulated panel assembly. The electronic display assembly includes a rear surface. The one or more thermal barriers are disposed between the rear surface of the electronic display assembly and a front surface of one of the one or more panes of the insulated panel assembly.
A bracket for attaching a mullion to a frame includes a mullion-engaging portion that couples with the mullion, a frame-engaging portion that couples with a frame segment, a middle portion between the mullion-engaging portion and the frame-engaging portion, and a flange projecting from the middle portion. The flange couples with one end of the mullion such that air flow between an interior space of the mullion and the other side of the flange is inhibited.
One broad aspect of the invention features a shelving facing display. The shelving facing display includes a housing, an electronic display, and multiple product sensors. The housing is mountable to a forward edge of a product shelf. The electronic display is mounted to the housing and arranged to be viewed from in front of the shelf. The electronic display is controllable to present desired images across at least a majority of a width of the shelf. The multiple product sensors are mounted to the housing. Each sensor is arranged to detect product on a respective width of the shelf. The display is configured to alter a displayed image in response to input from the product sensors.
G06F 3/147 - Digital output to display device using display panels
G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
G09F 3/20 - Casings, frames, or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes a panel assembly, a door frame, an electronic display, and a touchscreen. The door frame extends about and secured to a peripheral edge of the panel assembly. The electronic display overlays the panel assembly and is secured to the door frame. The touch screen overlaps a first portion of the electronic display, and the display includes a second portion which is not overlapped by the touchscreen.
In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly that is transparent to visible light. The door further includes a door frame extending about and secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly, an electronic display overlaying the insulated panel assembly, and at least one lift-off hinge including a first hinge component attached to a longitudinal side of the door frame, and a second hinge component coupled to the electronic display.
G09F 9/30 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements
G09F 23/06 - Advertising on or in specific articles, e.g. ashtrays, letter-boxes the advertising matter being combined with articles for restaurants, shops, or offices
H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus - Details
A display case door having an insulated panel assembly, a support plate, an electronic display assembly, and a hanger bracket. The insulated panel assembly has a door frame that extends about and is coupled to the insulated panel assembly. The support plate is coupled to a top rail of the door frame and has a least one pin. The electronic display assembly is coupled to the door frame. The hanger bracket is coupled to a top surface of the electronic display assembly and has a slot sized to accept the pin. The electronic display assembly is at least partially supported in the door frame by the support plate and the hanger bracket.
A display case door includes an insulated panel assembly, a door frame, and one or more mounting blocks. The insulated panel assembly is transparent to visible light. The door frame extends about and is coupled to the insulated panel assembly. The one or more mounting blocks are coupled to and extend inwardly from the door frame. The electronic display assembly includes an electronic display, and one or more side brackets coupled to the electronic display. At least one of the side brackets of the electronic display assembly is coupled to at least one of the one or more mounting blocks. The electronic display is at least partially supported on at least one of the one or more mounting blocks.
A display case door includes a sealed glass unit assembly, a door frame, and an electronic display. The sealed glass unit assembly includes a sealed glass unit and a subframe extending about and coupled to the sealed glass unit. The subframe includes a set of two or more subframe rails configured to hold the sealed glass unit. The door frame is coupled to the subframe and configured to support the sealed glass unit assembly in the door frame. The electronic display is coupled to the door frame in front of the sealed glass unit. The door frame is configured to couple with a display case enclosure in an opening of the display case enclosure.
A display case door includes an insulated panel assembly, a door frame, and one or more mounting blocks. The insulated panel assembly is transparent to visible light. The door frame extends about and is coupled to the insulated panel assembly. The one or more mounting blocks are coupled to and extend inwardly from the door frame. The electronic display assembly includes an electronic display, and one or more side brackets coupled to the electronic display. At least one of the side brackets of the electronic display assembly is coupled to at least one of the one or more mounting blocks. The electronic display is at least partially supported on at least one of the one or more mounting blocks.
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
E06B 3/00 - Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
E06B 3/263 - Frames with special provision for insulation
A display case door haying an insulated panel assembly, a support plate, an electronic display assembly, and a hanger bracket. The insulated panel assembly has a door frame that extends about and is coupled to the insulated panel assembly. The support plate is coupled to a top rail of the door frame and has a least one pin. The electronic display assembly is coupled to the door frame. The hanger bracket is coupled to a top surface of the electronic display assembly and has a slot sized to accept the pin. The electronic display assembly is at least partially supported in the door frame by the support plate and the hanger bracket.
A display case door includes an insulated panel assembly, a door frame, and one or more mounting blocks. The insulated panel assembly is transparent to visible light. The door frame extends about and is coupled to the insulated panel assembly. The one or more mounting blocks are coupled to and extend inwardly from the door frame. The electronic display assembly includes an electronic display, and one or more side brackets coupled to the electronic display. At least one of the side brackets of the electronic display assembly is coupled to at least one of the one or more mounting blocks. The electronic display is at least partially supported on at least one of the one or more mounting blocks.
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
E06B 5/00 - Doors, windows, or like closures for special purposes; Border constructions therefor
G09F 7/18 - Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure
G09F 9/30 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements
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DISPLAY CASE DOOR WITH SEALED GLASS UNIT AND ELECTRONIC DISPLAY
A display case door includes a sealed glass unit assembly, a door frame, and an electronic display. The sealed glass unit assembly includes a sealed glass unit and a subframe extending about and coupled to the sealed glass unit. The subframe includes a set of two or more subframe rails configured to hold the sealed glass unit. The door frame is coupled to the subframe and configured to support the sealed glass unit assembly in the door frame. The electronic display is coupled to the door frame in front of the sealed glass unit. The door frame is configured to couple with a display case enclosure in an opening of the display case enclosure
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
E06B 5/00 - Doors, windows, or like closures for special purposes; Border constructions therefor
G09F 7/18 - Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure
G09F 9/30 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements
In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes a panel assembly, a door frame, an electronic display, and a touchscreen. The door frame extends about and secured to a peripheral edge of the panel assembly. The electronic display overlays the panel assembly and is secured to the door frame. The touch screen overlaps a first portion of the electronic display, and the display includes a second portion which is not overlapped by the touchscreen.
A temperature-controlled display case includes an enclosure that includes a plurality of insulated panels, the enclosure configured to sit on a support surface; a door frame secured within the enclosure; a door hingeably coupled to the door frame and including an electronic display; and a bottom support assembly coupled to at least one of the enclosure or the door frame and configured to bear and transfer at least a portion of a weight of the door to the support surface.
A temperature-controlled display case includes an enclosure that includes a plurality of insulated panels, the enclosure configured to sit on a support surface; a door frame secured within the enclosure; a door hingeably coupled to the door frame and including an electronic display; and a bottom support assembly coupled to at least one of the enclosure or the door frame and configured to bear and transfer at least a portion of a weight of the door to the support surface.
In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly that is transparent to visible light. The door further includes a door frame extending about and secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly, an electronic display overlaying the insulated panel assembly, and at least one display retainer secured to the door frame and having a coupling end that mates with the electronic display to releasably secure the display to the door frame.
G09F 23/06 - Advertising on or in specific articles, e.g. ashtrays, letter-boxes the advertising matter being combined with articles for restaurants, shops, or offices
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
G09G 3/20 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix
F25D 3/02 - Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies using ice, e.g. ice-boxes
In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly, a door frame, and an electronic display mounted to the door. The door frame extends about and is secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly. The electronic display overlays the insulated panel assembly. A mounting bezel is secured to the door frame and has a coupling end that extends over an edge of the electronic display securing the electronic display to the door frame. A cover bezel is coupled to a front surface of the door frame, where the cover bezel is sized to overlay the front surface of the door frame and the coupling end of the mounting bezel.
A mullion includes a body including a first co-extruded portion and a second co-extruded portion adjacent to the first co-extruded portion. The second co-extruded portion has a lower density than the first co-extruded portion. In some implementations, the mullion includes a body having a rear section and a pair of opposing lateral sections adjoining either side of the rear section. The lateral sections can each include two or more walls spaced from one another in a lateral direction.
A bracket for attaching a mullion to a frame includes a mullion-engaging portion that couples with the mullion, a frame-engaging portion that couples with a frame segment, a middle portion between the mullion-engaging portion and the frame-engaging portion, and a flange projecting from the middle portion. The flange couples with one end of the mullion such that air flow between an interior space of the mullion and the other side of the flange is inhibited.
A frame for a refrigerated enclosure including a main frame member, a backing member, and a contact plate. The main frame member includes a base, a middle wall, and a forward flange. The backing member and the contact plate are coupled to the main frame member. The backing member includes a rear leg that couples on the rear wall of the base of the main frame member and an interior leg that couples on the interior wall of the base of the main frame member. The interior leg and the rear leg each include a thermal insulating portion. The interior leg includes a front portion that couples with the contact plate. The thermally insulating portions of the interior leg and the rear leg can be integral to one another and form an L-shape.
A frame for a refrigerated enclosure includes a frame segment having, in cross-section, a main frame member including a base, a middle wall, and a forward flange. The forward flange of the main frame member absorbs heat from the ambient air to increase a temperature of one or more locations of the frame segment or a door of the refrigerated enclosure.
A temperature-controlled enclosure for displaying cold items. The enclosure includes a body having a front opening and defining an interior space. A frame assembly is coupled in the front opening. One or more doors are coupled to the frame assembly. At least one of the doors includes one or more window panels, a housing assembly that holds the window panels, and a gasket. A ridge projects from the rear surface of the housing assembly between the gasket and the interior space of the enclosure. The ridge extends across a portion of an air gap between the rear surface of the housing assembly and a front surface of the frame assembly.
F25D 17/04 - Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating gas, e.g. by natural convection
A frame for a refrigerated enclosure includes a frame segment having, in cross- section, a main frame member including a base, a middle wall, and a forward flange. The forward flange of the main frame member absorbs heat from the ambient air to increase a temperature of one or more locations of the frame segment or a door of the refrigerated enclosure.
A mullion includes a body including a first co-extruded portion and a second co- extruded portion adjacent to the first co-extruded portion. The second co- extruded portion has a lower density than the first co-extruded portion. In some implementations, the mullion includes a body haying a rear section and a pair of opposing lateral sections adjoining either side of the rear section. The lateral sections can each include two or more walls spaced from one another in a lateral direction.
A temperature-controlled enclosure for displaying cold items. The enclosure reduces heat transfer and condensation without requiring electrical heating, thereby helping prevent formation of condensation or frost on door sealing surfaces and frames. The enclosure includes a body with a front opening, a frame assembly, and doors with window panels, a housing assembly, and a gasket. A ridge is on the housing assembly's rear surface between die gasket and the interior space of the enclosure, along the top or bottom edge of the door. This ridge forms a labyrinthine air passage when the door is closed, inhibiting heat transfer between the ambient air and the enclosure's interior. The passage includes a first segment between the ridge's distal surface and the frame assembly's front surface, and a second segment between the ridge's outer surface and the gasket's inner surface.
A frame for a refrigerated enclosure including a main frame member, a backing member, and a contact plate. The main frame member includes a base, a middle wall, and a forward flange. The backing member and the contact plate are coupled to the main frame member. The backing member includes a rear leg that couples on the rear wall of the base of the main frame member and an interior leg that couples on the interior wall of the base of the main frame member. The interior leg and the rear leg each include a thermal insulating portion. The interior leg includes a front portion that couples with the contact plate. The thermally insulating portions of the interior leg and the rear leg can be integral to one another and form an L-shape.
A bracket for attaching a mullion to a frame includes a mullion-engaging portion that couples with the mullion, a frame-engaging portion that couples with a frame segment, a middle portion between the mullion-engaging portion and the frame-engaging portion, and a flange projecting from the middle portion. The flange couples with one end of the mullion such that air flow between an interior space of the mullion and the other side of the flange is inhibited.
The invention features a refrigerator cabinet door frame. The frame includes a thermally conductive outer frame, a thermally insulating inner frame member, and a sealing plate. The outer frame member includes a forward end having an outer surface that is disposed outside of a refrigerated cabinet with the frame mounted, and a rearward end defining a joint. The inner frame member includes a first end retained in the joint, and a second end. The sealing plate includes a first edge coupled to the outer frame member at the rearward end, forward of the joint, a second edge supported by the second end of the inner frame member, and a thermally conductive sealing surface. The first edge of the sealing plate is coupled to the outer frame member such that the sealing surface and the outer surface of the outer frame member together form a continuous heat transfer path.
One broad aspect of the invention features a shelving facing display. The shelving facing display includes a housing, an electronic display, and multiple product sensors. The housing is mountable to a forward edge of a product shelf. The electronic display is mounted to the housing and arranged to be viewed from in front of the shelf. The electronic display is controllable to present desired images across at least a majority of a width of the shelf. The multiple product sensors are mounted to the housing. Each sensor is arranged to detect product on a respective width of the shelf. The display is configured to alter a displayed image in response to input from the product sensors.
G06F 3/147 - Digital output to display device using display panels
G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
A display case including a frame with a first fastener, a door with a second fastener, and a bracket coupling the door to the frame is described. The bracket has a first end coupled a second end. The first end is pivotably coupled to the frame by the first fastener. The first end includes a first pair of spring arms having a first slot to couple to the first fastener and to allow the door to pivot between open and closed positions. The second end is slideably coupled to the door by the second fastener. The second end has detents on a second pair of spring arms and a second slot to allow the second fastener of the door to slide as the door is pivoted between open and closed positions. A first detent is positioned further from the first end of the bracket than a second detent.
A display case including a frame with a first fastener, a door with a second fastener, and a bracket coupling the door to the frame is described. The bracket has a first end coupled a second end. The first end is pivotably coupled to the frame by the first fastener. The first end includes a first pair of spring arms having a first slot to couple to the first fastener and to allow the door to pivot between open and closed positions. The second end is slideably coupled to the door by the second fastener. The second end has detents on a second pair of spring arms and a second slot to allow the second fastener of the door to slide as the door is pivoted between open and closed positions. A first detent is positioned further from the first end of the bracket than a second detent.
A display case including a frame with a first fastener, a door with a second fastener, and a bracket coupling the door to the frame is described. The bracket has a first end coupled a second end. The first end is pivotably coupled to the frame by the first fastener. The first end includes a first pair of spring arms having a first slot to couple to the first fastener and to allow the door to pivot between open and closed positions. The second end is slideably coupled to the door by the second fastener. The second end has detents on a second pair of spring arms and a second slot to allow the second fastener of the door to slide as the door is pivoted between open and closed positions. A first detent is positioned further from the first end of the bracket than a second detent.
In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes a transparent panel and a door handle coupled to the transparent panel. The handle includes a camera that is coupled to the handle. The camera is positioned such that a field of view of the camera is aimed away from the transparent panel. The handle includes an aperture opposite the camera lens. The aperture receives a power cable extending away from the camera to a power source.
A display case door for a product storage device includes a transparent unit through which products within the product storage device are visible. The transparent unit includes a transparent LCD panel configured to present visual media content. The display case door further includes an electrical hinge pin rotatably coupling the display case door to the product storage device and one or more electrical conductors extending through the electrical hinge pin. The electrical conductors deliver the visual media content to the transparent LCD panel from a remote data source.
G02F 1/13 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulating; Non-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on liquid crystals, e.g. single liquid crystal display cells
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
A47F 10/02 - Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for for self-service type systems, e.g. supermarkets
In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly that is transparent to visible light. The door further includes a door frame extending about and secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly, an electronic display overlaying the insulated panel assembly, and at least one lift-off hinge including a first hinge component attached to a longitudinal side of the door frame, and a second hinge component coupled to the electronic display.
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
E06B 3/67 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges characterised by additional arrangements or devices for heat or sound insulation
In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly that is transparent to visible light. The door further includes a door frame extending about and secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly, an electronic display overlaying the insulated panel assembly, and at least one lift-off hinge including a first hinge component attached to a longitudinal side of the door frame, and a second hinge component coupled to the electronic display.
E06B 3/67 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges characterised by additional arrangements or devices for heat or sound insulation
The subject matter described in this specification relates generally to a tool for installing a flexible metal conduit screw-in connector onto a flexible metal conduit and a method for installing the flexible metal conduit connector tool. The flexible metal conduit screw-in connector tool includes a handle, a centering rod, and two studs. The flexible metal conduit connector tool is to engage a flexible metal conduit screw-in connector.
One broad aspect of the invention features a display case door. The display case door includes a transparent panel assembly, hinges, a camera, and a sensor. The hinges are coupled at a first peripheral edge of the transparent panel assembly. The camera is coupled to the transparent panel proximate to a second peripheral edge of the transparent panel assembly opposite the first peripheral edge. The camera is arranged to capture images of the interior of a display case with the display case door mounted to the display case. The sensor is coupled to the transparent panel assembly, and is in electronic communication with the camera. The sensor is configured to generate a signal that indicates that the display case door is in an open position. The camera is configured to capture an image of the interior of the display case based on the signal generated by the sensor.
E06B 3/36 - Arrangements of wings characterised by the manner of movement; Arrangements of movable wings in openings; Features of wings or frames relating solely to the manner of movement of the wing with only one kind of movement with a single vertical axis of rotation at one side of the opening, or swinging through the opening
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
G01P 13/00 - Indicating or recording presence or absence of movement; Indicating or recording of direction of movement
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
The invention features a refrigerator cabinet door frame. The frame includes a thermally conductive outer frame, a thermally insulating inner frame member, and a sealing plate. The outer frame member includes a forward end having an outer surface that is disposed outside of a refrigerated cabinet with the frame mounted, and a rearward end defining a joint. The inner frame member includes a first end retained in the joint, and a second end. The sealing plate includes a first edge coupled to the outer frame member at the rearward end, forward of the joint, a second edge supported by the second end of the inner frame member, and a thermally conductive sealing surface. The first edge of the sealing plate is coupled to the outer frame member such that the sealing surface and the outer surface of the outer frame member together form a continuous heat transfer path.
In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly that is transparent to visible light. The door further includes a door frame extending about and secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly, an electronic display overlaying the insulated panel assembly, and at least one display retainer secured to the door frame and having a coupling end that mates with the electronic display to releasably secure the display to the door frame.
G09F 23/06 - Advertising on or in specific articles, e.g. ashtrays, letter-boxes the advertising matter being combined with articles for restaurants, shops, or offices
G09G 3/20 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix
One broad aspect of the invention features a shelving facing display. The shelving facing display includes a housing, an electronic display, and multiple product sensors. The housing is mountable to a forward edge of a product shelf. The electronic display is mounted to the housing and arranged to be viewed from in front of the shelf. The electronic display is controllable to present desired images across at least a majority of a width of the shelf. The multiple product sensors are mounted to the housing. Each sensor is arranged to detect product on a respective width of the shelf. The display is configured to alter a displayed image in response to input from the product sensors.
G06F 3/147 - Digital output to display device using display panels
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distribution; Inventory or stock management
G09F 3/20 - Casings, frames, or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly, a door frame, and an electronic display mounted to the door. The door frame extends about and is secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly. The electronic display overlays the insulated panel assembly. A mounting bezel is secured to the door frame and has a coupling end that extends over an edge of the electronic display securing the electronic display to the door frame. A cover bezel is coupled to a front surface of the door frame, where the cover bezel is sized to overlay the front surface of the door frame and the coupling end of the mounting bezel.
In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly, a door frame, and an electronic display mounted to the door. The door frame extends about and is secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly. The electronic display overlays the insulated panel assembly. A mounting bezel is secured to the door frame and has a coupling end that extends over an edge of the electronic display securing the electronic display to the door frame. A cover bezel is coupled to a front surface of the door frame, where the cover bezel is sized to overlay the front surface of the door frame and the coupling end of the mounting bezel.
(1) Doors and windows and door and window frames with insulated glass units for use in the manufacture or repair of refrigerated compartments, refrigerated edible and non-edible product displays, refrigerated cabinets, refrigerated cases, walk-in refrigerators, commercial and residential refrigerators, under-the-counter refrigerators and wine coolers
A display case door for a product storage device includes a transparent unit through which products within the product storage device are visible. The transparent unit includes a transparent LCD panel configured to present visual media content. The display case door further includes an electrical hinge pin rotatably coupling the display case door to the product storage device and one or more electrical conductors extending through the electrical hinge pin. The electrical conductors deliver the visual media content to the transparent LCD panel from a remote data source.
G02F 1/13 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulating; Non-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on liquid crystals, e.g. single liquid crystal display cells
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
A47F 10/02 - Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for for self-service type systems, e.g. supermarkets
In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly that is transparent to visible light. The door further includes a door frame extending about and secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly, an electronic display overlaying the insulated panel assembly, and at least one display retainer secured to the door frame and having a coupling end that mates with the electronic display to releasably secure the display to the door frame.
G09F 23/06 - Advertising on or in specific articles, e.g. ashtrays, letter-boxes the advertising matter being combined with articles for restaurants, shops, or offices
G09G 3/20 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix
A display case door includes a panel assembly with a first transparent pane and a second transparent pane. The first transparent pane includes flanges extending from each of a first edge and a second edge of a shaped portion. The second transparent pane is adhered to both flanges of the first pane to define a space between facing surfaces of the second transparent pane and the shaped portion of the first transparent pane and extending between openings at opposite ends of the panel assembly. Caps are coupled to the panel assembly and cover the openings at each of the first end and second end. The door further includes a hinge coupled to one of the flanges, a door handle secured to a surface of one of the flanges, and an edge guard coupled along an edge of at least one of the flanges.
In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly, a door frame, and an electronic display mounted to the door. The door frame extends about and is secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly. The electronic display overlays the insulated panel assembly. A mounting bezel is secured to the door frame and has a coupling end that extends over an edge of the electronic display securing the electronic display to the door frame. A cover bezel is coupled to a front surface of the door frame, where the cover bezel is sized to overlay the front surface of the door frame and the coupling end of the mounting bezel.
The invention features a refrigerator cabinet door frame. The frame includes a thermally conductive outer frame, a thermally insulating inner frame member, and a sealing plate. The outer frame member includes a forward end having an outer surface that is disposed outside of a refrigerated cabinet with the frame mounted, and a rearward end defining a joint. The inner frame member includes a first end retained in the joint, and a second end. The sealing plate includes a first edge coupled to the outer frame member at the rearward end, forward of the joint, a second edge supported by the second end of the inner frame member, and a thermally conductive sealing surface. The first edge of the sealing plate is coupled to the outer frame member such that the sealing surface and the outer surface of the outer frame member together form a continuous heat transfer path.
One broad aspect of the invention features a shelving facing display. The shelving facing display includes a housing, an electronic display, and multiple product sensors. The housing is mountable to a forward edge of a product shelf. The electronic display is mounted to the housing and arranged to be viewed from in front of the shelf. The electronic display is controllable to present desired images across at least a majority of a width of the shelf. The multiple product sensors are mounted to the housing. Each sensor is arranged to detect product on a respective width of the shelf. The display is configured to alter a displayed image in response to input from the product sensors.
A display case door includes a panel assembly with a first transparent pane and a second transparent pane. The first transparent pane includes flanges extending from each of a first edge and a second edge of a shaped portion. The second transparent pane is adhered to both flanges of the first pane to define a space between facing surfaces of the second transparent pane and the shaped portion of the first transparent pane and extending between openings at opposite ends of the panel assembly. Caps are coupled to the panel assembly and cover the openings at each of the first end and second end. The door further includes a hinge coupled to one of the flanges, a door handle secured to a surface of one of the flanges, and an edge guard coupled along an edge of at least one of the flanges.
In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly that is transparent to visible light. The door further includes a door frame extending about and secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated p 5 anel assembly, an electronic display overlaying the insulated panel assembly, and at least one display retainer secured to the door frame and having a coupling end that mates with the electronic display to releasably secure the display to the door frame.
In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly that is transparent to visible light. The door further includes a door frame extending about and secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated p 5 anel assembly, an electronic display overlaying the insulated panel assembly, and at least one display retainer secured to the door frame and having a coupling end that mates with the electronic display to releasably secure the display to the door frame.
In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly that is transparent to visible light. The door further includes a door frame extending about and secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly, an electronic display overlaying the insulated panel assembly, and at least one display retainer secured to the door frame and having a coupling end that mates with the electronic display to releasably secure the display to the door frame.
G09F 23/06 - Advertising on or in specific articles, e.g. ashtrays, letter-boxes the advertising matter being combined with articles for restaurants, shops, or offices
G09G 3/20 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix
A display case door assembly for a temperature-controlled storage device includes a vacuum panel, a hinge rail, and a lighting element. The vacuum panel includes a first vacuum pane, a second vacuum pane, and an evacuated gap between the first and second vacuum panes. The evacuated gap provides thermal insulation for the vacuum panel. The hinge rail is coupled to an edge of the vacuum panel and configured to rotate along with the vacuum panel between an open position and a closed position. The lighting element is coupled to at least one of the edge rail and the vacuum panel and configured to emit light toward an interior of the temperature-controlled storage device when the hinge rail and vacuum panel are in at least the closed position.
A47F 3/12 - Clamps or other devices for supporting, fastening, or connecting glass plates
E06B 3/36 - Arrangements of wings characterised by the manner of movement; Arrangements of movable wings in openings; Features of wings or frames relating solely to the manner of movement of the wing with only one kind of movement with a single vertical axis of rotation at one side of the opening, or swinging through the opening
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
E06B 5/00 - Doors, windows, or like closures for special purposes; Border constructions therefor
E05F 1/06 - Mechanisms in the shape of hinges or pivots, operated by the weight of the wing
E05D 7/081 - Hinges or pivots of special construction for use in suspensions comprising two spigots placed at opposite edges of the wing, especially at the top and the bottom, e.g. trunnions the pivot axis of the wing being situated near one edge of the wing
One aspect of the invention features a refrigerated display case door that includes a hinge rail, a panel assembly, and a handle. The hinge rail includes a channel portion and a hinge receiving portion. The panel assembly includes two panes of glass bounding a sealed space between the panes, and includes a first edge disposed within the channel portion of the hinge rail. The handle is secured to a surface of the panel assembly proximate a second edge of the panel assembly opposite the first edge. The sealed space is closed by a peripheral seal disposed between the panes along a periphery of the panes. The peripheral seal includes a first material extending along a first portion of the periphery and a second material extending along a second, different portion of the periphery, where the second material is more transparent to visible light than the first material.
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
E06B 7/00 - Special arrangements or measures in connection with doors or windows
One aspect of the invention features a refrigerated display case door that includes a hinge rail, a panel assembly, and a handle. The hinge rail includes a channel portion and a hinge receiving portion. The panel assembly includes two panes of glass bounding a sealed space between the panes, and includes a first edge disposed within the channel portion of the hinge rail. The handle is secured to a surface of the panel assembly proximate a second edge of the panel assembly opposite the first edge. The sealed space is closed by a peripheral seal disposed between the panes along a periphery of the panes. The peripheral seal includes a first material extending along a first portion of the periphery and a second material extending along a second, different portion of the periphery, where the second material is more transparent to visible light than the first material.
E06B 3/00 - Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
E06B 3/67 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges characterised by additional arrangements or devices for heat or sound insulation
E06B 3/36 - Arrangements of wings characterised by the manner of movement; Arrangements of movable wings in openings; Features of wings or frames relating solely to the manner of movement of the wing with only one kind of movement with a single vertical axis of rotation at one side of the opening, or swinging through the opening
The invention features a refrigerator cabinet door frame. The frame includes a thermally conductive outer frame, a thermally insulating inner frame member, and a sealing plate. The outer frame member includes a forward end having an outer surface that is disposed outside of a refrigerated cabinet with the frame mounted, and a rearward end defining a joint. The inner frame member includes a first end retained in the joint, and a second end. The sealing plate includes a first edge coupled to the outer frame member at the rearward end, forward of the joint, a second edge supported by the second end of the inner frame member, and a thermally conductive sealing surface. The first edge of the sealing plate is coupled to the outer frame member such that the sealing surface and the outer surface of the outer frame member together form a continuous heat transfer path.
The invention features a refrigerator cabinet door frame. The frame includes a thermally conductive outer frame, a thermally insulating inner frame member, and a sealing plate. The outer frame member includes a forward end having an outer surface that is disposed outside of a refrigerated cabinet with the frame mounted, and a rearward end defining a joint. The inner frame member includes a first end retained in the joint, and a second end. The sealing plate includes a first edge coupled to the outer frame member at the rearward end, forward of the joint, a second edge supported by the second end of the inner frame member, and a thermally conductive sealing surface. The first edge of the sealing plate is coupled to the outer frame member such that the sealing surface and the outer surface of the outer frame member together form a continuous heat transfer path.
The invention features a refrigerator cabinet door frame. The frame includes a thermally conductive outer frame, a thermally insulating inner frame member, and a sealing plate. The outer frame member includes a forward end having an outer surface that is disposed outside of a refrigerated cabinet with the frame mounted, and a rearward end defining a joint. The inner frame member includes a first end retained in the joint, and a second end. The sealing plate includes a first edge coupled to the outer frame member at the rearward end, forward of the joint, a second edge supported by the second end of the inner frame member, and a thermally conductive sealing surface. The first edge of the sealing plate is coupled to the outer frame member such that the sealing surface and the outer surface of the outer frame member together form a continuous heat transfer path.
The invention features a refrigerator cabinet door frame. The frame includes a thermally conductive outer frame, a thermally insulating inner frame member, and a sealing plate. The outer frame member includes a forward end having an outer surface that is disposed outside of a refrigerated cabinet with the frame mounted, and a rearward end defining a joint. The inner frame member includes a first end retained in the joint, and a second end. The sealing plate includes a first edge coupled to the outer frame member at the rearward end, forward of the joint, a second edge supported by the second end of the inner frame member, and a thermally conductive sealing surface. The first edge of the sealing plate is coupled to the outer frame member such that the sealing surface and the outer surface of the outer frame member together form a continuous heat transfer path.
A display case door assembly for a temperature-controlled storage device includes a vacuum panel, a hinge rail, and a lighting element. The vacuum panel includes a first vacuum pane, a second vacuum pane, and an evacuated gap between the first and second vacuum panes. The evacuated gap provides thermal insulation for the vacuum panel. The hinge rail is coupled to an edge of the vacuum panel and configured to rotate along with the vacuum panel between an open position and a closed position. The lighting element is coupled to at least one of the edge rail and the vacuum panel and configured to emit light toward an interior of the temperature-controlled storage device when the hinge rail and vacuum panel are in at least the closed position.
A display case door assembly for a temperature-controlled storage device includes an opening into the temperature-controlled storage device and a vacuum panel mounted within the opening. The vacuum panel includes a first vacuum pane of tempered glass, a second vacuum pane of tempered glass, and an evacuated gap between the first and second vacuum panes. The evacuated gap has a predetermined thickness within which a vacuum is drawn, thereby providing a thermal insulation effect for the vacuum panel. The vacuum panel further includes a plurality of spacers disposed within the evacuated gap and configured to maintain the predetermined thickness of the evacuated gap when the vacuum is drawn therein.
A display case door assembly for a temperature-controlled storage device includes an opening into the temperature-controlled storage device and a vacuum panel mounted within the opening. The vacuum panel includes a first vacuum pane of tempered glass, a second vacuum pane of tempered glass, and an evacuated gap between the first and second vacuum panes. The evacuated gap has a predetermined thickness within which a vacuum is drawn, thereby providing a thermal insulation effect for the vacuum panel. The vacuum panel further includes a plurality of spacers disposed within the evacuated gap and configured to maintain the predetermined thickness of the evacuated gap when the vacuum is drawn therein.
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
19 - Non-metallic building materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
(1) Metal door mounting hardware, namely, screws, hold open arms, torque rods, contact plates, bolts, torque rods, torque masters, hinge pins, and brackets; metal door frames; doors made primarily of metal and also including glass; light fixture mounting hardware of metal, namely, connection sockets; metal door frame parts, namely, locks and handles; metal mullions for refrigerated display cases; Electronic controllers used with lighting, namely, electrical rocker switches and dimmers; electrical plugs, electrical controls with sensors, remotes with sensors and smart controllers used with lighting for glass doors and display equipment; Flat, curved and specialty glass in the nature of slider windows and viewing windows for commercial refrigeration merchandise displays; glass windows for vending machines; non-metal hardware being parts of door and window hardware, namely, gaskets and vinyl frame cover strips for refrigerated merchandise display cases; metal hardware, namely, shelving, case panels and replacement parts of refrigeration merchandise displays; lighting fixtures; lighting ballasts; lens systems that improve light output and uniformity and project lighting comprising lenses, lighting elements and supports for use with refrigerated merchandise display cases; optical lens covers for protecting lights for use in display cases; clips being parts of lens systems for attaching said systems to refrigerated merchandise display cases; sockets for electric lights; non-metal mullions being parts of refrigerated merchandise display cases; end caps to close ends of lens systems being parts of refrigerated merchandise displays cases; doors being parts of refrigerated merchandise display cases, shelving being parts of refrigerated merchandise display cases; electrical lighting fixtures, and parts thereof; structural components and equipment being parts of refrigerated merchandise display cases and doors thereof, namely, shelving, dividers, hooks, basket shelves, price tag molding, and deli view boards; glass being parts of refrigerated merchandise display cases; Metal and non-metal shelving.
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Display case door assembly with vacuum panel and lighting features
A display case door assembly for a temperature-controlled storage device includes a vacuum panel, a hinge rail, and a lighting element. The vacuum panel includes a first vacuum pane, a second vacuum pane, and an evacuated gap between the first and second vacuum panes. The evacuated gap provides thermal insulation for the vacuum panel. The hinge rail is coupled to an edge of the vacuum panel and configured to rotate along with the vacuum panel between an open position and a closed position. The lighting element is coupled to at least one of the edge rail and the vacuum panel and configured to emit light toward an interior of the temperature-controlled storage device when the hinge rail and vacuum panel are in at least the closed position.
E06B 3/36 - Arrangements of wings characterised by the manner of movement; Arrangements of movable wings in openings; Features of wings or frames relating solely to the manner of movement of the wing with only one kind of movement with a single vertical axis of rotation at one side of the opening, or swinging through the opening
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
E06B 5/00 - Doors, windows, or like closures for special purposes; Border constructions therefor
A display case door assembly for a temperature-controlled storage device includes a frame defining an opening into the temperature-controlled storage device and a transparent unit coupled to the frame. The transparent unit includes a first vacuum pane, a second vacuum pane, and an evacuated gap between the first and second vacuum panes. The evacuated gap has a predetermined thickness within which a vacuum is drawn, thereby providing a thermal insulation effect for the transparent unit. The transparent unit further includes a plurality of spacers disposed within the evacuated gap and configured to maintain the predetermined thickness of the evacuated gap when the vacuum is drawn therein.
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
E06B 3/67 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges characterised by additional arrangements or devices for heat or sound insulation
E05F 1/02 - Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass gravity-actuated
Covers for use with refrigeration units may include rails that extend across a top opening of the refrigeration unit. One or more lids may be supported by support surfaces on the rails. The lids may be movable (e.g., slidable) between closed and open positions. The lids may include lid plates and feet configured to raise lid plates off of the support surfaces, thereby forming gaps between the lid plates and the support surfaces. The lids may include filling elements to fill at least a portion of the gaps between the lid plates and the support surfaces. In some embodiments, the feet may have a generally Z-shaped configuration. In some embodiments, the cover may include multiple frame elements having transparent spacers at the ends of the frame elements, and the cover may include end pieces at the ends of the cover.
A controller for trimming power used by a heated glass temperature-controlled storage device comprising a frame and a door, the door comprising a door rail and a glass pane, wherein the glass pane includes a glass heater circuit, the controller comprising a variable impedance; a first impedance; a low pass filter; a diode for alternating current (DIAC); and a triode for alternating current (TRIAC), wherein the controller is configured to adjust voltage from the AC power input to a first voltage; filter the first voltage; generate a gate current when the DIAC is on; generate a glass current when the TRIAC is on; and provide the glass current to the glass heater circuit when the TRIAC is on, wherein the variable impedance is adjusted so power used by the glass heater circuit is below a first predetermined value.
H05B 3/84 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields
F25D 21/04 - Preventing the formation of frost or condensate
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Sliding door assembly for a refrigerated display case
A sliding door assembly for a refrigerated display case is provided. The sliding door assembly includes a door frame having a top frame segment and a plurality of sliding bearings that slide along channels within the top frame segment. A plurality of display case doors are coupled to the sliding bearings and configured to slide, along with the sliding bearings, between an open position and a closed position. The display case doors may be suspended from the sliding bearings. The sliding door assembly may include an automatic closure system coupled to the display case doors and configured to apply a closing force that automatically returns the display case doors to the closed position. One or more magnets may apply a magnetic damping force as the display case doors approach the closed position to facilitate a soft closure of the display case doors.
A display case door assembly for a temperature-controlled storage device includes an opening into the temperature-controlled storage device and a vacuum panel mounted within the opening. The vacuum panel includes a first vacuum pane of tempered glass, a second vacuum pane of tempered glass, and an evacuated gap between the first and second vacuum panes. The evacuated gap has a predetermined thickness within which a vacuum is drawn, thereby providing a thermal insulation effect for the vacuum panel. The vacuum panel further includes a plurality of spacers disposed within the evacuated gap and configured to maintain the predetermined thickness of the evacuated gap when the vacuum is drawn therein.
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
A display case door for a product storage device includes a transparent unit through which products within the product storage device are visible. The transparent unit includes a transparent LCD panel configured to present visual media content. The display case door further includes an electrical hinge pin rotatably coupling the display case door to the product storage device and one or more electrical conductors extending through the electrical hinge pin. The electrical conductors deliver the visual media content to the transparent LCD panel from a remote data source.
G02F 1/13 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulating; Non-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on liquid crystals, e.g. single liquid crystal display cells
A47F 10/02 - Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for for self-service type systems, e.g. supermarkets
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
A47F 11/06 - Means for bringing about special optical effects
G09F 9/35 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements being liquid crystals
G09G 3/00 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes
G09G 3/34 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source
G09F 23/06 - Advertising on or in specific articles, e.g. ashtrays, letter-boxes the advertising matter being combined with articles for restaurants, shops, or offices
G09F 23/00 - Advertising on or in specific articles, e.g. ashtrays, letter-boxes
F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
G09G 3/36 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source using liquid crystals
A display system for a product storage device includes a transparent unit having a front panel, a rear panel, and a transparent LCD panel positioned between the front panel and the rear panel. The transparent LCD panel is configured to present visual media content. A lighting element is attached to the transparent unit and configured to provide lighting for both the transparent LCD panel and for products within the product storage device. The lighting element emits light in a direction away from the transparent LCD panel and toward the products within the product storage device. A light guide selectively reflects the light emitted from the lighting element back toward the transparent LCD panel and through the transparent LCD panel to provide backlighting for the transparent LCD panel.
G02F 1/13 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulating; Non-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on liquid crystals, e.g. single liquid crystal display cells
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
A47F 11/06 - Means for bringing about special optical effects
G09F 9/35 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements being liquid crystals
G09G 3/00 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes
G09G 3/34 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source
G09F 23/06 - Advertising on or in specific articles, e.g. ashtrays, letter-boxes the advertising matter being combined with articles for restaurants, shops, or offices
G09F 23/00 - Advertising on or in specific articles, e.g. ashtrays, letter-boxes
F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
G09G 3/36 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source using liquid crystals
An improved display case door assembly for a product storage device is provided. The display case door assembly includes a transparent unit comprising a front panel, a rear panel, and a transparent LCD panel positioned between the front panel and the rear panel. The transparent LCD panel is configured to present visual media content. The display case door assembly further includes a lighting element configured to provide lighting for the transparent LCD panel and for products within the product storage device and a light guide configured to selectively direct light emitted from the lighting element toward the transparent LCD panel and the products within the product storage device.
A pivoting mullion for a temperature-controlled storage device is provided. The pivoting mullion includes a mullion body pivotally attached to a display case door of the temperature-controlled storage device. The mullion body is rotatable relative to the display case door between a first position when the display case door is open and a second position when the display case door is closed. The mullion body is configured to provide a support surface against which the display case door rests when the mullion body is in the second position and the display case door is closed. The pivoting mullion further includes a lighting element fixed to the mullion body and configured to activate when the display case door is closed. Activation of the lighting element illuminates items within the temperature-controlled storage device such that the items are visible through the display case door when the display case door is closed.
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
E06B 7/20 - Sealing arrangements on wings or parts co-operating with the wings by means of movable edgings, e.g. draught sealings additionally used for bolting automatically withdrawn when the wing is opened
E06B 7/28 - Other arrangements on doors or windows, e.g. door-plates, windows adapted to carry plants, hooks for window cleaners
F25D 11/00 - Self-contained movable devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. domestic refrigerators
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Access system for a temperature controlled storage device
An access system for a temperature-controlled storage device includes a perimeter frame and least one display case door mounted within the perimeter frame. The perimeter frame and the at least one display case door are configured to move substantially vertically along a surface of the temperature-controlled storage device between a raised position and a lowered position. The at least one display case door is further configured to move substantially horizontally between an open position and a closed position when the perimeter frame is in the lowered position. The access system further includes a torsion spring and motor assembly coupled to the perimeter frame and configured to move the perimeter frame and the at least one display case door between the raised position and the lowered position.
ANTHONY TECHNICAL GLASS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. (China)
ANTHONY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
Zheng, Liqing
Abstract
Electronic control systems and methods for adjusting power to one or more heaters to prevent condensation from forming on one or more door windows of one or more refrigeration units are provided. The control systems can adjust the amount of heat applied to the one or more door windows based on the ambient temperature outside the one or more refrigeration units, the ambient humidity outside the one or more refrigeration units, a target refrigeration temperature for the one or more refrigeration units, temperature of the one or more door windows, and/or a property of the one or more heaters, such as the maximum heating capacity of the one or more heaters.