Combined standing bent sheet display

Abstract

A display for a group of semi-rigid to semi-flaccid sheet goods has a base, and a pair of parallel sidewalls that extend upward from the base a spaced distance from each other that is smaller than the width of the sheet goods. A plurality of channels is fixed to each sidewall so that each channel is perpendicular to the base and points toward the other sidewall at a uniform inclined angle. The angle of the channels is such that one of the sheet goods can be received between opposing pairs of the channels when curved in an arc. This arcuate presentation of the semi-rigid to semi-flaccid sheet goods ensures that the sheet goods will remain erect for an extended period of time while situated in the display.

1 . A display for semi-rigid to semi-flaccid sheet goods of uniform width, the display comprising: a base, a pair of parallel sidewalls fixed to the base and spaced from each other by a distance smaller than the width of the sheet goods, a plurality of channels fixed to each sidewall perpendicular to the base so as to point toward the other sidewall at an inclined angle such that one of the sheet goods can be received between opposing pairs of the channels when curved in an arc, the ends of the arc being defined by the angle of the channels. 
   
   
       2 . The display of  claim 1 , further comprising an arcuate first wall coupling the pair of sidewalls to each other. 
   
   
       3 . The display of  claim 2 , further comprising a second wall coupling the pair of sidewalls to each other, the second wall being spaced from the first wall. 
   
   
       4 . The display of  claim 3 , wherein at least one of the first and second walls has a vertical dimension that is smaller than the sheet goods vertical dimension when the sheet goods are received between opposing pairs of the channels. 
   
   
       5 . The display of  claim 1  or  4 , further comprising at least one row of upwardly opening U-shaped supports on the base, each upwardly opening U-shaped support being adapted to receive a lower edge of one of the sheet goods. 
   
   
       6 . A display for semi-rigid to semi-flaccid sheet goods, the display comprising: a base, a pair of sidewalls fixed to the base and extending vertically upward from the base, a plurality of members fixed to each sidewall defining slots perpendicular to the base, each slot being dimensioned to receive one of the sheet goods when the goods are curved in an arc, the curvature of the arc being defined by the angle between the plurality of members and the sidewall, the plurality of members being arranged in two sets defining arcs bowing outward from a center portion of the display located midway between the sidewalls. 
   
   
       7 . The display of  claim 6 , further comprising arcuate first and second walls spaced from each other, bowing away from the center portion of the display and coupling the sidewalls to each other. 
   
   
       8 . The display of  claim 7 , wherein at least one of the first and second arcuate walls has a vertical dimension that is smaller than the sheet goods vertical dimension when the sheet goods are received. 
   
   
       9 . The display of  claim 7 , wherein each of the first and second arcuate walls, and the sidewalls comprise sheet metal, and a plurality of fasteners fasten the walls together at overlapping coupling points. 
   
   
       10 . The display of  claim 6 , further comprising a plurality of casters fixed to the base to facilitate movement of the display from one location to another. 
   
   
       11 . The display of  claim 6 , wherein the sidewalls supporting the slot defining members form a single sidewall having cylindrical surface uniformly spaced from a vertical axis, the slots being arranged in double mirror symmetry about the vertical axis. 
   
   
       12 . The display of  claim 11 , wherein the base comprises a pallet. 
   
   
       13 . The display of  claim 6 , further comprising at least one standard extending upward from the base to an upper end, and a horizontal rod fixed to the at least one standard upward end. 
   
   
       14 . The display of  claim 6 , further comprising an inclined support fixed to the base and a wall coupled to the sidewalls to face the inclined support. 
   
   
       15 . The display of  claim 6 , further comprising a horizontal platform coupled between the sidewalls and supported above the base. 
   
   
       16 . The display of  claim 13 , further comprising a plurality of hangers coupled to the horizontal rod for suspending additional goods for display. 
   
   
       17 . The display of  claim 13 , wherein the at least one standard comprises a pair of C-shaped standards, and a caster coupled to a lower end of each of the C-shaped standards. 
   
   
       18 . A display for semi-rigid to semi-flaccid sheet goods, the display comprising: a base, a pair of sidewalls fixed to the base and extending vertically upward from the base, a plurality of members fixed to each sidewall defining slots perpendicular to the base, each slot being dimensioned to receive one of the sheet goods when the goods are curved in an arc, and a second display area for displaying a second set of sheet goods where the sheet goods are maintained in a substantially planar configuration. 
   
   
       19 . The display of  claim 18 , wherein the second set of sheet goods is suspended from a horizontal member coupled to at least one standard fixed to the base. 
   
   
       20 . The display of  claim 18 , wherein the second set of sheet goods is supported on an underlying surface that is elevated above the base and horizontally arranged in at least one direction.