Shelving system

Abstract

An adjustable length track for a pusher system includes a first section and a second section which is operably connected to the first section. A first elongated rail extends longitudinally along the first section. A second elongated rail extends longitudinally along the second section. The second section is moveable in relation to the first section to allow a length of the track to be changed, thereby enabling the track to be placed on associated shelves of varying depths.

1 . An adjustable length track for a pusher system, said track comprising: 
 a first section;    a second section operably connected to said first section;    a first elongated rail extending longitudinally along said first section;    a second elongated rail extending longitudinally along said section; and,    wherein said second section is moveable in relation to said first section to allow a length of said track to be changed, thereby enabling said track to be placed on associated shelves of varying depths.    
     
     
         2 . The track of  claim 1  wherein said first and second elongated rails are longitudinally aligned.  
     
     
         3 . The track of  claim 2  further comprising a pusher slidably mounted in at least one of said first and second elongated rails.  
     
     
         4 . The track of  claim 3  further comprising a biasing member for biasing said pusher in a forward direction.  
     
     
         5 . The track of  claim 4  wherein said biasing member comprises a spring.  
     
     
         6 . The track of  claim 1  further comprising a hinge connecting said first and second sections.  
     
     
         7 . The track of  claim 1  further comprising a sliding joint defined between said first and second sections, said sliding joint allowing said second section to slide in relation to said first section.  
     
     
         8 . A shelving system comprising: 
 an elongated mounting member operationally securable to an associated shelf;    a track received on said mounting member wherein said track extends approximately transversely to a longitudinal axis of the associated shelf, said track comprising: 
 a first section;  
 a second section operably connected to said first section;  
 an elongated rail extending longitudinally along at least said first section, and  
 a pusher slidably mounted in relation to said rail; and, wherein said second section is moveable in relation to said first section to allow a length of said track to be changed, thereby enabling said track to be placed on associated shelves of varying depths.  
   
     
     
         9 . The shelving system of  claim 8  further comprising a divider received on said mounting member wherein said divider extends approximately transversely to said longitudinal axis of the associated shelf.  
     
     
         10 . The shelving system of  claim 9  wherein said divider is spaced from said track.  
     
     
         11 . The shelving system of  claim 8  wherein said mounting member comprises a first longitudinally extending groove, a portion of said track first section being accommodated in said mounting member first groove.  
     
     
         12 . The shelving system of  claim 8  wherein said pusher comprises a foot extending from a base member, said foot cooperating with said rail.  
     
     
         13 . The shelving system of  claim 8  further comprising a biasing member for biasing said pusher forwardly on said track.  
     
     
         14 . An adjustable length merchandising system comprising: 
 an elongated mounting member operationally securable to a front portion of an associated shelf and extending parallel to a longitudinal axis thereof;    a plurality of spaced tracks, wherein said tracks extend rearwardly over the associated shelf, at least one of said plurality of tracks including a pusher slidably mounted thereon;    a mounting structure for mounting each of said plurality of spaced tracks to said elongated mounting member; and,    wherein at least one of said plurality of tracks comprises a means for extending an operative length of said at least one track.    
     
     
         15 . The merchandising system of  claim 14  wherein said means for extending comprises a paddle which is adapted to cantilever beyond a rear end of said track.  
     
     
         16 . The merchandising system of  claim 15  wherein said paddle comprises a foot which protrudes from a front face of said paddle.  
     
     
         17 . The merchandising system of  claim 16  wherein said paddle further comprises a bracing member spaced from said foot.  
     
     
         18 . The merchandising system of  claim 14  wherein said means for extending comprises: 
 a first section;    a second section; and    a means for moving said first section in relation to said second section.    
     
     
         19 . The merchandising system of  claim 18  wherein said means for moving comprises a hinge which connects said first section to said second section.  
     
     
         20 . The merchandising system of  claim 18  wherein said means for moving comprises a telescoping joint connecting said first section to said second section.