Multi-Functional System

Abstract

A system for use with products provided on a pallet ( 5 ). The system includes a number of interconnected members ( 1, 4 ) adapted to define a perimeter for surrounding a pallet ( 5 ), at least some of the members includes mountings ( 10 ) for receiving a secondary support structure, the secondary support structure ( 14, 16 ) being adapted to display information relating to the products.

1 . A display system for displaying information relating to products provided on a pallet, the display system including:
 a) two side members, each side member having:
 i) two first connectors positioned at opposing ends of the side member; 
 ii) a side member display point for receiving media including information relating to the products; and, 
   b) two guard members, each guard member having:
 i) two second connectors positioned at opposing ends of the guard member, the first and second connectors cooperating to selectively interconnect the guard and side members such that the guard and side members substantially encircle the pallet in use; and, 
 ii) a guard member display point for receiving media including information relating to the products. 
   
   
   
       2 . A system according to  claim 1 , wherein the side members include mounting holes for receiving a shaft of the secondary support structure. 
   
   
       3 . A system according to  claim 1 , wherein the system includes at least one locking mechanism for locking a guard member to a corresponding side member. 
   
   
       4 . A system according to  claim 1 , wherein the system includes at least one base member for extending beneath the pallet in use. 
   
   
       5 . A system according to  claim 1 , wherein the members include connectors adapted to cooperate with corresponding recesses on the pallet to couple the members to the pallet, and thereby interconnect the members. 
   
   
       6 . A system for use with products provided on a pallet, the system including:
 a) two side members, each side member having two first connectors positioned at opposing ends of the side member;   b) two guard members, each guard member having two second connectors positioned at opposing ends of the guard member, the first and second connectors cooperating to selectively interconnect the guard and side members such that the guard and side members substantially encircle the pallet in use, and wherein the functions include at least one of:
 iii) presenting information relating to the products; 
 iv) presenting information relating to a retailer; 
 v) defining a position in which the pallet is to be located; 
 vi) dividing the pallet into two or more portions, each portion being used to present different products; 
 vii) preventing individuals from being able to contact the pallet; and, 
 viii) improving the appearance of the pallet. 
   
   
   
       7 . A system according to  claim 6 , wherein the system includes at least two display points for receiving media including information relating to the products. 
   
   
       8 . A system according to  claim 7 , wherein the display points include at least a side member display point coupled to at least one side member and a guard member display point coupled to at least one guard member. 
   
   
       9 . A system according to  claim 8 , wherein each side member includes a body having:
 a) a central portion; and,   b) two outer portions, each outer portion extending from the central portion to the first connectors.   
   
   
       10 . A system according to  claim 9 , wherein the two outer portions include a sloped face. 
   
   
       11 . A system according to  claim 8 , wherein the display points include at least one of:
 a) a mounting recess provided in a face of the side member;   b) a shaped portion of a surface of the side member, the shaped portion being adapted to receive a container for holding media;   c) one or more mounting holes for receiving corresponding one or more shafts coupled to a display panel; and,   d) a mounting recess provided in a face of the guard member.   
   
   
       12 . A system according to  claim 11 , wherein the display panel includes at least one of:
 a) a header panel; and,   b) a hangsell panel.   
   
   
       13 . A system according to  claim 6 , wherein each side member includes a number of grooves provided on at least one face, the grooves being adapted to mount a divider extending between the two side members. 
   
   
       14 . A system according to  claim 6 , wherein the first and second connectors are formed from recesses and correspondingly shaped tongues. 
   
   
       15 . A system according to  claim 6 , wherein the first connectors are adapted to allow two guard members to be coupled to each first connector such that the guard members extend away from the side member in opposing directions perpendicular to a face of the side member. 
   
   
       16 . A system according to  claim 6 , wherein the multi-functional system is adapted to be used with a number of pallets n by interconnecting a number of guard members  2   n  and a number of side members n+1. 
   
   
       17 . A system according to  claim 6 , wherein the multi-functional system is formed from roto-molded plastic 
   
   
       18 . A system according to  claim 6 , wherein the side members are adapted to be coupled to a floor to thereby define the location of the pallet. 
   
   
       19 . (canceled) 
   
   
       20 . A system for use with products provided on a pallet, the system including a number of interconnected members adapted to define a perimeter for surrounding a pallet, at least one of the members including mountings for receiving a secondary support structure, the secondary support structure being adapted to display information relating to the products. 
   
   
       21 . A system according to  claim 20 , wherein the members include:
 a) two side members, each side member having two first connectors positioned at opposing ends of the side member;   b) two guard members, each guard member having two second connectors positioned at opposing ends of the guard member, the first and second connectors cooperating to connect the guard and side members such that the guard and side members substantially encircle the pallet in use.   
   
   
       22 . (canceled) 
   
   
       23 . A system for use with products provided on a pallet, the system including:
 a) a pallet including a number of recesses; and,   b) a number of members adapted to define at least part of a perimeter for surrounding a pallet, each member including at least one connector for coupling the member to a corresponding recess, and at least one of the members including mountings for receiving a secondary support structure, the secondary support structure being adapted to display information relating to the products.   
   
   
       24 . (canceled) 
   
   
       25 . A system for use with products provided on a pallet, the system including a front member having:
 a) a face having a recess for receiving information;   b) at least two feet arranged such that when the front member is provided along a pallet edge, the feet cooperate with the pallet to locate the front member.   
   
   
       26 . A system according to clam  25 , wherein the apparatus includes:
 a) two side members, each side member having:
 ix) two first connectors positioned at opposing ends of the side member; 
 x) a side member display point for receiving media including information relating to the products; and, 
   b) two guard members, each guard member having:
 i) two second connectors positioned at opposing ends of the guard member, the first and second connectors cooperating to selectively interconnect the guard and side members such that the guard and side members substantially encircle the pallet in use; and, 
 ii) a guard member display point for receiving media including information relating to the products and, wherein the front member is one of the side and guard members.