Display hanger

Abstract

Provided is a display hanger for suspending a merchandising strip from a display shelf. The display hanger includes an elongated arm that extends between a front end and a rear end. To engage the display shelf, at least one insertion prong extends from the rear end parallel to the elongated arm while at least one locating prong extends perpendicularly from the elongated arm. To support the elongated arm and to connect with the merchandising strip, the display hanger includes at least one wing extending from the elongated arm. When engaged, the insertion prong and locating prong are received in holes disposed into the display shelf while the wing extends beyond an angled front edge of the shelf. To minimize the unsupported portion of the elongated arm, the wing includes a rearward edge that extends along a forward-inclined angle so as to parallel the angled front edge of the display shelf.

1 . A display hanger comprising: 
 an elongated arm extending between a front end and a rear end;    a first insertion prong and a second insertion prong each extending from the rear end, the first and second insertion prongs offset from and generally parallel to the elongated arm;    a first locating prong and a second locating prong extending generally perpendicular from the elongated arm; and    a first wing and a second wing each extending from the elongated arm; the first and second wings including respective first and second lower edges spaced apart from the elongated arm, the first and second wings each including respective first and second rearward edges extending between the elongated arm and the respective first and second lower edges along a forward-inclined angle.    
     
     
         2 . The display hanger of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second locating prongs extend from the elongated arm at a first predetermined distance forward of the rear end, and the first and second wings extend from the elongated arm at a second predetermined distance forward of the rear end.  
     
     
         3 . The display hanger of  claim 1 , wherein the elongated arm is a generally rectangular plate including a first side edge and a generally parallel second side edge each extending between the front and rear ends, the first and second side edges defining a centerline therebetween.  
     
     
         4 . The display hanger of  claim 3 , wherein the center line passes in between the first and second insertion prongs and in between the first and second locating prongs.  
     
     
         5 . The display hanger of  claim 4 , wherein the elongated arm includes a rear aperture disposed between the first and second locating prongs for receiving a securing pin.  
     
     
         6 . The display hanger of  claim 2 , wherein the first wing extends from the first side edge and the second wing extends from the second side edge, the first and second wings parallel to each other.  
     
     
         7 . The display hanger of  claim 1 , wherein the forward-inclined angle is about 60°.  
     
     
         8 . The display hanger of  claim 1 , wherein the display hanger is formed of an integral sheet metal blank.  
     
     
         9 . The display hanger of  claim 1 , wherein the first wing and the second wing are generally parallel and oppose each other, the first and second wings each including a respective first and second support hook projecting inwardly for connecting to a merchandising strip.  
     
     
         10 . The display hanger of  claim 9 , wherein the first wing includes a forward edge and the second wing includes a second forward edge, the first and second forward edges extending from the front end.  
     
     
         11 . An apparatus for mounting to a display hanger shelf having a generally inclined front comprising a display hanger, the display hanger including an elongated arm extending between a front end and a rear end, an insertion prong extending from the rear end and parallel to the elongated arm, and a wing extending from the elongated arm, the wing including a lower edge, and a rear edge extending along a forward-inclined angle between the elongated arm and the lower edge, the forward inclined angle being generally complimentary to the inclined face when the display hanger is mounted to the shelf.  
     
     
         12 . The display hanger of  claim 14 , wherein the insertion prong is offset from the elongated arm.  
     
     
         13 . The display hanger of  claim 15 , further comprising a locating prong extending generally perpendicularly from the elongated arm, the locating prong being spaced forwardly of the rear end.  
     
     
         14 . The display hanger of  claim 16 , wherein the display hanger is comprised from an integral sheet metal blank.  
     
     
         15 . A display hanger comprising: 
 an elongated arm extending between a front end and a rear end;    a first insertion prong and a second insertion prong each extending from the rear end, the first and second insertion prongs offset from and generally parallel to the elongated arm;    at least one locating prong extending generally perpendicular from the elongated arm; and    a first wing and a second wing each extending from the elongated arm.    
     
     
         16 . The display hanger of  claim 18 , wherein the at least one locating prong is spaced from the insertion at a first predetermined distance.  
     
     
         17 . The display hang of  claim 19 , wherein the display hanger is formed of an integral sheet metal blank.  
     
     
         18 . An apparatus for mounting to a retail support having at least first and second rows of apertures and for displaying merchandise, the apparatus comprising in combination: (A) a display hanger, and (B) at least one merchandising strip, the merchandising strip including retainers for retaining the merchandise to the merchandise strip, the display hanger including a horizontally extending support arm, at least one wing extending vertically from the support arm, means on the at least one wing for supporting the merchandising strip, at least one mounting prong extending from the support arm for mounting into the apertures, and means for locating the at least one mounting prong in an aperture of the second row.  
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the locating means comprises at least one locating prong projecting from the support arm.  
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the at least one locating prong is received into an aperture in the first row when the at least one mounting prong is received into an aperture in the second row.  
     
     
         21 . The apparatus of  claim 20 , wherein the at least one mounting prong projects horizontally and wherein the at least one locating prong projects vertically.  
     
     
         22 . The apparatus of  claim 21 , wherein the at least one mounting prong comprises two mounting prongs and wherein the one locating prong comprises two locating prongs, the locating prongs spaced in front of the mounting prongs and rearward of the wings.  
     
     
         23 . The apparatus of  claim 22 , wherein the locating prongs are generally planar, and wherein the mounting prongs are generally planar.  
     
     
         24 . The apparatus of  claim 23 , wherein the mounting prongs extend generally perpendicular relative to the locating prongs.  
     
     
         25 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the at least one wing comprises a pair of wings on opposing sides of the support arm, each wing including an integral hook for supporting merchandising strips. said at least one merchandising strip comprising a generally vertical column of retainers for retaining merchandise.  
     
     
         26 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein said locating means interferes with the retail support when the at least one mounting prong is attempted to be inserted into an aperture in the first row.  
     
     
         27 . An apparatus for mounting to a retail support having at least first and second rows of apertures and for displaying merchandise, the apparatus comprising in combination: (A) a display hanger, and (B) at least one merchandising strip, the merchandising strip including retainers for retaining the merchandise to the merchandise strip, the display hanger including a horizontally extending support arm, at least one wing extending vertically from the support arm, means on the at least one wing for supporting the merchandising strip, at least one mounting prong extending from the support arm for mounting into the apertures, and reinforcement means between the supporting means and at least one prong for strengthening the display hanger and preventing bending of the support arm when the support means is loaded.  
     
     
         28 . The apparatus of  claim 27 , wherein the display hanger comprises a formed sheet metal material component such that the display hanger has a substantially constant cross-sectional throughout, wherein the reinforcement means comprises a projecting structure integrally formed into the sheet metal material component  
     
     
         29 . The apparatus of  claim 28 , wherein the projecting structure comprises an embossment.  
     
     
         30 . The apparatus of  claim 27 , wherein said at least one wing comprises a pair of wings is spaced relation, each wing including an inclined rear edge which faces the at least one mounting prong, the inclined rear edge extending toward the reinforcement means.  
     
     
         31 . The apparatus of  claim 27 , further comprising a locating prong means for locating the at least one mounting prong in an aperture of the second row.