DYNAMIC, COMPACT PRESENTATION AND DIVIDER SYSTEMS

BACKGROUND
Field

Retail shelving and displays have many constraints not met and problems not solved by previously existing systems. Products can be arranged on shelves in more effective ways, using the disclosed systems.

Related Art

Many retail displays and shelving solutions suffer from problems that are overcome by the described systems.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Example embodiments will now be discussed in detail. The embodiments depict novel and non-obvious aspects of printed packaging that has great advantages over the prior art. The embodiments shown in the drawings are for illustrative purposes only, and the claimed inventions should not be deemed limited by the exemplary embodiments illustrated by the following figures. Features shown in the drawings are not required. Embodiments of various inventive features will now be described with reference to the following drawings. Throughout the drawings, reference numbers may be re-used to indicate correspondence between referenced elements. The drawings are provided to illustrate example embodiments described herein and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. To easily identify the discussion of any particular element or act, the most significant digit(s) in a reference number typically refers to the figure number in which that element is first introduced.

FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 1C show various views of example gondola shelving units.

FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded view of the example dynamic compact presentation system as disclosed in FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 1C.

FIG. 3 shows an assembled and a disassembled view of the dynamic lateral connecting rod.

FIGS. 4, 5, and 6 show various views of a connector consistent with the dividing rods shown in FIG. 3.

FIGS. 7 and 8A-B show various views of a connector component consistent with the dividing rods shown in FIG. 3.

FIG. 9 illustrates an example arrangement of dynamic lateral connecting rods, as disclosed herein.

FIG. 10 illustrates a bottom portion of base support, as disclosed herein.

FIG. 11 illustrates a product obstruction found as part of a shelving unit.

FIG. 12 shows a mat used to provide product display along a shelving unit.

FIG. 13 shows an example of a shelving unit.

FIG. 14 shows the system of FIG. 13, with example products filling columns of the system.

FIG. 15 shows a portion of the system illustrated in FIG. 13, but with lateral connecting rod elevated above the remaining portions of the system to show that it can be snapped off or removed has shown.

FIG. 16 shows an exploded view of the system of FIG. 13.

FIG. 17 illustrates how a system can interact with an underlying shelf.

FIG. 18 shows a close-up view of a system having an angled plate toward the bottom front portion of the supporting frame or superstructure.

FIG. 19 shows an example prototype system having bottles with multiple widths in place.

FIG. 20 shows an example display placed in a retail store.

FIG. 21 shows an exploded view of an alternative embodiment of a system consistent with those described herein.

FIG. 22 shows an exploded view of components of a module for a system consistent with those described herein.

FIG. 23 shows an assembled and a disassembled view of the dynamic lateral connecting rod.

FIGS. 24 and 25 show various views of the connector consistent with the dividing rods shown in FIG. 23.

FIGS. 26 and 27 show how fixed lateral connecting rods can have corner connectors, which can also be secured using an inserted pin similar to the manner described above with respect to FIG. 23.

FIGS. 28 and 29 show various view of corner connectors consistent with those in FIG. 26.

FIGS. 30 and 31 show various view of corner connectors consistent with those in FIG. 27.

FIG. 32 shows an exploded view of an alternative embodiment of a system consistent with those described herein.

FIG. 33 shows a first view 1000a and a second view of a set of components for a system, such as those described herein.

FIGS. 34 and 35 show various views of a packaging arrangement of the components as described herein.

FIGS. 36 and 37 show various views of a packaging arrangement of the components as described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Invention embodiments described herein have several features, no single one of which is solely responsible for their desirable attributes. Without limiting the scope of the invention as expressed by the claims that follow, some of the prominent features will now be discussed briefly. Described herein are various embodiments of a dynamic, compact presentation system. Such systems can have base supports configured for securement to flat metal shelving. They can include vertical risers connected to the base supports to provide a superstructure that rises above the flat metal shelving to organize and contain an array of products. Fixed lateral connecting rods can span between vertical risers and be configured to provide rigid strength to the superstructure and a containment boundary for the array of products. Dynamic lateral connecting and/or dividing rods can span between fixed lateral connecting rods and be configured to slidably attach thereto, thereby forming columns for organizing the array of products, each column formed between a pair of lateral connecting rods and each column having a dynamic width that can change as an adjacent connecting rod slides along one or more fixed lateral connecting rods. A low friction sliding mat (e.g., a gravity feed mat) can be configured to cover the flat metal shelving and extend beneath the superstructure such that products arranged on the mat and in the columns of the superstructure can readily slide down by gravity, as constrained by the lateral connecting rods.

The systems described here can be used as beverage divider systems. These can allow users (e.g., grocery stores) to mix-and-match different sizes of bottles on a shelf. Because sugary beverages are on the decline, smaller sizes are selling in greater numbers. Existing systems may use a fixed rack that can hold only two liter bottles for gravity feed. A shelf full of tall and heavy bottles can be difficult to manage, if it doesn't include a support system specifically designed for this purpose. Such systems can comprise large dollar volume categories for grocery stores.

Systems described here can provide an adjustable bottle divider system for any size bottles (e.g., 3 L to ½ L). They can include (as shown, for example, in FIG. 13), a solid shelf frame, adjustable dividers, and a gravity feed mat. Dividers can snap into place (as shown, for example, in FIGS. 3 and 4) and can be moved to any position for 1/2 liter bottles and up. Replacing the mat is easily done by flipping up the dividers. The frame can attach by inserting the front tabs into the shelf holes and dropping the rear tabs behind the shelf (as shown, for example, in FIG. 17). A gravity mat can drop into place from the top. In some embodiments, a front lip can hold mats in place (as shown, for example, in FIGS. 16 and 18).

FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 1C show various views of example gondola shelving units. The shelving unit can include a dynamic compact presentation system 1 and shelving support structure 2. In some examples, the dynamic compact presentation system 1 may provide for maximizing grocery store shelf usage. In conventional approaches, retail shelving may cause disorganization of products displayed on shelving units, often out of reach for consumers. The products may initially be organized in a way for consumers to identify and select the product. However, over time, the product placement may shift from a position convenient to the consumer to a position out of reach (e.g., the back of the shelf). Further, when the shelf is higher up the gondola shelving unit, the consumer may be unable to reach the remaining product. Problems may arise when shelves or shelf dividers are configured for a particular product width, but cannot be readily adjusted to organize or display products of differing or changing widths. As disclosed herein, the dynamic compact presentation system 1 may include components to better organize and optimize or maximize grocery store shelf usage, particularly through the use of dividers. In conventional systems, shelving display units may include dividers made of plastic and used for products that are lightweight. However, the traditional the system may be ineffective for heavier products, such as beverage bottles, liquid detergent, among other products. Systems described herein allow for heavier product organization and shelving that may provide for gravity feeding of the products, ensuring that products move forward automatically as items are removed. The gravity-fed nature of the systems allow for maintaining a well-stocked appearance and making access to products easier for customers.

In some examples, the dynamic compact presentation system 1 may retain heavy items on a low friction sliding mat, enabling gravity-fed shelving. Gravity-fed shelving may refer to a shelving unit positioned at an angle allowing products to adjust a position along the shelf according to a pull of gravity. The gravity-fed nature of the dynamic compact presentation system 1 may position on a sloped gondola shelving unit (for examples, between 0-degrees and 20-degrees). Due to the gravity-fed capabilities of the dynamic compact presentation system 1, the structure of the system 1 may be durable to withstand products sometimes weighing approximately 15 pounds. Additionally, the gravity-fed capabilities may provide for increased accessibility to the products on the shelf. For example, when shelving is at head-level with a customer, access the product may be limited. The gravity-fed aspect may allow the product to slide to a front position of the shelf without employee or customer interaction. Rather, the product may slide from a rear end of the shelf to a front facing position, allowing the customer to access the product. In this way, the dynamic compact presentation system 1 may be particularly useful for higher, larger, and heavier products, such as detergents and beverages, which tend to have a higher center of gravity. The system is designed with heavier-duty construction to manage the increased weight, while also addressing the added stress placed on the front of the shelving due to the nature of these items (for example, sometimes in excess of 300 pounds).

In some examples, connectors as described herein may provide a capability to stabilize a dynamic separator rod positioned along a shelving unit. In some techniques, connectors may release from the shelving unit prematurely, and potentially, unexpectedly. For example, a consumer may accidentally cause the connector to release from the shelving unit by brushing their arm against the connector when removing the product from the display. To remedy this issue, the connectors disclosed herein includes for a securement feature positioned on a connector to increase restrictive force along the shelving unit to provide enhanced positional stabilization. In this way, the securement feature may provide for decreased events of the connector being removed due to accidental contact.

In some examples, the separator rods as disclosed herein may provide for adjustable column widths to display products. Conventional approaches to displaying products may use rigid, non-dynamic assemblies to store products on a shelving unit. The non-dynamic nature of the assemblies may lead to situations where the assemblies may cause wasted space along the shelving unit. For example, the shelving unit may be 48-inches wide, but the available non-dynamic assemblies may span 40 inches, with 8 inches left unused. The remaining 8 inches may be valuable for displaying products to consumers, thus causing the unused space along the shelving unit to go wasted. The dynamic separators as disclosed herein may be adjustable to provide columns of varying widths, allowing use the entirety of the shelving unit. In this way, the dynamic separators may shrink or expand the column widths according to the products to display.

In some examples, base supports of the systems disclosed herein may include protrusions along a bottom surface to align the system along the shelving unit. Traditionally, organization techniques may have guard railing along a front portion of a gondola shelving unit to prevent products from falling from the shelves. The guards may have hooked slots to curve around existing structures along the shelving unit for stability. However, gondola shelving units may have permanent fixtures attached to a display area (such as, a surface on which the products will be displayed) of the shelf. In this way, the permanent fixtures may have a geometry which may interfere with the guard rails from fitting securely on the shelf. For example, the permanent fixture may block an assembly along the shelving unit to which the hooked slots may fasten. The protrusions as disclosed herein may provide a remedy to this issue. For example, the protrusions along the bottom surface of the base support may have a length extending past the height of the permanent fixture, allowing the protrusions of the base support to fit into manufactured holes of the display area of the shelving unit. In this way, the protrusions may cause the system to align with borders of the shelving unit (also avoiding the system from being positioned askew along the display surface).

In some examples, the dynamic compact presentation system 1 may save space in shipping. For example, the dynamic compact presentation system 1 may include pieces capable of assembly and disassembly, which may be both stackable and compact. Additionally, the components of the dynamic compact presentation system 1 may be flat, further decreasing the space used when stacking the components and allowing for more efficient packaging and transportation.

FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded view of an example dynamic compact presentation system 1, similar to that of FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 1C. The system 1 may include base supports 11a-b, an end assembly 13, dynamic lateral connecting rods 14a-c, and a mat 15.

In some examples, the system 1 can provide a product divider system, for example. Advantages of such a system, as disclosed herein, can be that the system allows a user to mix and match different sizes of bottles on a shelf. The system 1 can allow products (such as, bottles) to be fed by gravity and slide downward along the mat 15 to fill a front space when users take out the front bottle. The system 1 allows for a column of products (such as beverage bottles, detergent bottles, etc.) to be neatly arranged and maintain this organization as consumers select and remove products from the shelf. The system 1 may also allow store personnel to resize the columns as needed to accommodate different widths of products. The system 1 can accomplish this by allowing dividing rods to slide left or right as needed, without removing the rods completely. A motion mat 15 can be provided in or on the base of the system 1, configured with a low friction coating or quality that facilitates sliding of products, such as heavy bottles containing liquid. The system 1 can be mounted at an angle to allow for the appropriate sliding force under the influence of gravity, while a superstructure such as the wire frame superstructure shown here can be provided to prevent products from tipping over or otherwise shifting laterally and still allowing for products to slide toward a consumer.

The base supports 11a-b may couple to a flat rigid structure to provide a base structural support for the system 1. The base supports 11a-b may be secured to the shelving support structure 200 (FIG. 1A) using various fastening techniques, such as screws, bolts, rivets, clamps, or other fastening mechanisms.

The base supports 11a-b may each include a base component 111, one or more horizontal component 112, and one or more vertical riser 113. In some examples, the base component 111 may have dimensions for length, width, and thickness. The length of each of the base component 111 may be between about 0.0 inches (in) and about 120.0 in. In some implementations, the length of each base component 111 is between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 120.0 in, for example, between approximately 10.0 in and approximately 110.0 in, between approximately 20.0 in and approximately 100.0 in, between approximately 30.0 in and approximately 90.0 in, between approximately 40.0 in and approximately 80.0 in, between approximately 50.0 in and approximately 70.0 in, between approximately 60.0 in and approximately 60.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The width of each of the base component 111 may be between about 0.0 in and about 5.0 in. In some implementations, the width of each of the base component 111 is between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 5.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.25 in and approximately 4.75 in, between approximately 0.50 in and approximately 4.50 in, between approximately 0.75 in and approximately 4.25 in, between approximately 1.00 in and approximately 4.00 in, between approximately 1.25 in and approximately 3.75 in, between approximately 1.50 in and approximately 3.50 in, between approximately 1.75 in and approximately 3.25 in, between approximately 2.00 in and approximately 3.00 in, between approximately 2.25 in and approximately 2.75 in, between approximately 2.50 in and approximately 2.50 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The thickness of each of the base component 111 may be between about 0.0 in and about 1.0 in. In some implementations, the thickness of each of the base component 111 is between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 1.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 0.9 in, between approximately 0.2 in and approximately 0.8 in, between approximately 0.3 in and approximately 0.7 in, between approximately 0.4 in and approximately 0.6 in, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 0.5 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The base component 111 may include at least one bend. The at least one bend may allow various portions, such as, a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. In the illustration of FIG. 2, a first portion lies flat against the shelf, with holes for securement, and a second portion tilts upward to form a front lip, behind or near which vertical risers 113 can be attached. The illustrated angle between the two portions is approximately 90-degrees. Each of the portions may have an angle between one or more of the other portions to be between about 0-degrees and 360-degrees. In some implementations, the angle between each of the portions of the base component 111 is between approximately 0-degrees and approximately 360-degrees, for example, between approximately 30-degrees and approximately 130-degrees, between approximately 60-degrees and approximately 300-degrees, between approximately 90-degrees and approximately 270-degrees, between approximately 120-degrees and approximately 240-degrees, between approximately 150-degrees and approximately 210-degrees, between approximately 180-degrees and approximately 180-degrees, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The base supports 11a-b may include one or more alignment components 115 (as illustrated in FIG. 10). The alignment components may provide secure alignment of the system 1 according to surrounding shelving structure (such as shelving support structure 200 in FIG. 13). For example, the surrounding shelving may include cavities along the surface (such as circular cavities). The alignment components may have dimensions to fit within the cavities of the surrounding shelving components. The base supports 11a-b may each have one or more of the alignment components. In some cases, the alignment components may be positioned on a bottom side of the base supports 11a-b. In some cases, when the alignment components secure to the cavities of the surrounding shelving components, the system 1 may align with dimensions of the surrounding shelving components. In this way, the system 1 may position within the dimensions of the surrounding shelving components. Alignment protrusions and corresponding divots can be replaced or supplemented with sets of holes, through which other hardware can be threaded or inserted, establishing a similar alignment benefit.

The one or more vertical risers 113 may help organize, support, restrain, and/or contain an array of products. In some cases, the one or more vertical risers 113 may couple to the base component 111 to provide a vertical frame of the system 1. In some embodiments, a series of vertical risers 113 can support one or more horizontal elements such as horizontal component 112. Together these can form a fence-like structure that prevents products such as tall liquid bottles from sliding off a sloped shelf.

The one or more vertical risers 113 may each be perpendicular (or substantially perpendicular) or parallel (or substantially parallel) with respect to the base component 111. The one or more vertical risers 113 may have a geometric such as a cylindrical, form. They can be rigid and/or metal rods, for example. The height of each of the one or more vertical risers 113 may be between about 0.0 in and about 60.0 in, for example, between approximately 5.0 in and approximately 55.0 in, between approximately 10.0 in and approximately 50.0 in, between approximately 15.0 in and approximately 45.0 in, between approximately 20.0 in and approximately 40.0 in, between approximately 25.0 in and approximately 15.0 in, between approximately 20.0 in and approximately 30.0 in, between approximately 25.0 in and approximately 25.0 in or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The diameter of each of the one or more vertical risers 113 may be between about 0.0 in and about 2.0 in. In some implementations, the diameter of each of the one or more vertical riser 113 is between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 2.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.025 in and approximately 0.150 in, between approximately 0.2 in and approximately 1.8 in, between approximately 0.4 in and approximately 1.6 in, between approximately 0.6 in and approximately 1.4 in, between approximately 0.6 and approximately 1.2 in, between approximately 0.8 in and approximately 1.0 in, between approximately 0.9 in and approximately 0.9 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The one or more vertical risers 113 may each be made of one or more materials. For example, the one or more vertical risers 113 may be made of materials such as metal or high-strength plastic, which may have a protective and/or aesthetic coating, for example.

In some examples, the system 1 may include the one or more horizontal components 112 to restrain movement of the products. For example, the one or more horizontal components 112 may be positioned along or across the one or more vertical risers 113 as rails and may connect them in a fence-like configuration. In this way, the one or more horizontal components 112 may provide a restraint for a product being able to fall between the one or more vertical riser 113 and the base component 111. The one or more horizontal components 112 may each be made of one or more materials. For example, the one or more horizontal component 112 may be made of materials such as metal or high-strength plastic, which may have a protective and/or aesthetic coating, for example. The one or more horizontal component 112 may have dimensions comparable to other components as described herein. For example, the one or more horizontal component 112 may be made of wire or rods having the same (or substantially similar) dimensions as the one or more vertical risers 113. In some cases, the horizontal component may be coupled (e.g., by spot welding) to the one or more vertical risers 113. For example, the one or more horizontal component 112 may be positioned on or secured to a portion of the one or more vertical risers 113, such that the one or more horizontal components 112 touch the product.

The end assembly 13 may provide rigid strength to the system 1 and form a containment boundary for products. In some embodiments, an end assembly can be integrally formed with, or separate from, base supports 11a-b. The end assembly 13 may extend between and connect the base supports 11a-b. FIG. 2 only shows a left-hand end assembly 13 because in some embodiments, a series of systems such as that illustrated here can be arranged side by side such that an end assembly is only used in the ultimate left-hand and the ultimate right-hand system. This can allow separator rods (which can comprise, for example dynamic lateral connecting rods 14a-c) to be adjusted through a full length of a set of adjacent systems. In this manner, products such as beverage bottles can have different widths, and products can form columns even on seams between adjacent shelves, thereby allowing lateral shelf space to be used more efficiently and more completely. Shelf space can be highly valuable for retail purposes, and fitting products within existing shelf dimensions can result in wasted or unused space. Thus, a series of systems configured to functionally unify adjacent shelves (at least for display purposes) can help resolve this problem. Further, products can have different widths, and product width can change over time as some products are purchased, updated, re-stocked, subject to shrinkflation, etc. When products having different widths are stocked on shelves, a dynamic system can be adjusted to tightly display and organize those products. For example, if a seller changes from displaying 2 liter bottles to 1.5 liter bottles, narrower bottles may be used and narrower display columns may be desired. Such dynamic and/or shelf-length-agnostic features will be further described herein.

Accordingly, in some examples, the end assembly 13 may have dimensions suitable for displaying products. For example, the end assembly 13 may include rods spanning from the first base support 11a to the second base support 11b. The rods may have a shape such as cylindrical, prism (rectangular, triangular, etc.), among other geometries for displaying product. In some examples, the rods may be cylindrical, with a length and diameter. The length of each of the rods may be between about 0.0 in and about 60.0 in. In some implementations, the length of each of the rods is between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 60.0 in, for example, between approximately 5.0 in and approximately 55.0 in, between approximately 10.0 in and approximately 50.0 in, between approximately 15.0 in and approximately 45.0 in, between approximately 20.0 in and approximately 40.0 in, between approximately 25.0 in and approximately 15.0 in, between approximately 20.0 in and approximately 30.0 in, between approximately 25.0 in and approximately 25.0 in or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The diameter of each of the rods may be between about 0.0 in and about 2.0 in. In some implementations, the diameter of each of the rods is between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 2.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.025 in and approximately 0.150 in, between approximately 0.2 in and approximately 1.8 in, between approximately 0.4 in and approximately 1.6 in, between approximately 0.6 in and approximately 1.4 in, between approximately 0.6 and approximately 1.2 in, between approximately 0.8 in and approximately 1.0 in, between approximately 0.9 in and approximately 0.9 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The end assembly 13 can be configured to provide strength and rigidity to a system for displaying and/or containing products such as beverage bottles. Alternative structures can be used to connect a first base support 11a to the second base support 11b. In some embodiments, a shelf base can be used to fix a distance between such supports, making an end assembly optional.

End assemblies such as that shown here (end assembly 13) can be configured to snap on to support bases, e.g., on to vertical risers 113. In some examples, the end assembly 13 may couple to one or more of the base supports 11a-b. Connectors 131a and 131b can be used to secure the end assembly 13 to other portions of a superstructure (e.g., to the base supports 11a-b). These connectors can form a snap-fit connection, or they can secure a vertical riser 113 within a slot or groove. Various other connections are possible, including those that use additional hardware. End assemblies 13 can perform functional and/or aesthetic duties, including by providing an excellent view of the side of a row of pop bottles, preventing bottles from falling side-ways from the edge of a display shelf, etc. Providing end assemblies 13 as a separate unit can allow a system to be more modular and adjustable. Installers can decide where or how often to install an end assembly, depending on the specific display needs of a shelf unit or retail location. For example, the system 1 may align with the shelving units or straddle a seam between adjacent shelving units.

The dynamic lateral connecting rods 14a-e may provide adjustable geometries to organize products, as described herein. The rods can be dynamic in the sense of being removable, adjustable, and/or changeable. The embodiment shown in FIG. 2 may include features that can prevent them from sliding laterally after being snapped in place. However they can be removed (e.g., unsnapped) and repositioned as needed. For example, the dynamic lateral connecting rods 14a-e may each be positioned equal distance from a neighboring dynamic lateral connecting rod. In some examples, two neighboring dynamic lateral connecting rods may form a column. The column may provide an organization boundary to store the product. In this way, the dynamic lateral connecting rods 14a-e may provide alignment of products to reduce space used by the products on a shelving structure (such as shelving support structure 200 in FIG. 1A).

In some examples, the dynamic lateral connecting rods 14a-e may adjust a position according to dimensions of the product. For example, increasing a width of a column formed by neighboring dynamic lateral connecting rods to receive a beverage bottle, for example (as illustrated in FIG. 29).

In some cases, the dynamic lateral connecting rods 14a-e may adjust to account for surrounding structures (such as portions of surrounding shelving components, as illustrated in FIG. 11). In this way, the dynamic lateral connecting rods 14a-e may avoid placement of products that would otherwise reduce the amount of product in the column or reduce the amount of product displayable in a giving shelving situation.

The dynamic lateral connecting rods 14a-e may attach to edges of the one or more horizontal components 112. The dynamic lateral connecting rods 14a-e may include one or more connectors and a rod, as described in more detail herein. The rod may be coupled to each of the one or more connector. The one or more connectors may attach to the edges of the one or more horizontal components 112 such that each rod from the dynamic lateral connecting rods 14a-e may provide a bounded space with an adjacent dynamic connecting rod. In some cases, the connectors from one of the dynamic lateral connecting rods 14a-14c may adjust a position along the edge of the one or more horizontal components 112, causing a distance between a pair of the lateral connecting rods to be adjustable. In some examples, adjusting the position may form adjustable columns for organizing products. The columns may be parallel (or substantially parallel) or perpendicular (or substantially perpendicular) to the one or more horizontal component 112. Each column is formed between a pair of lateral connecting rods and has a dynamic width that can change as an adjacent connecting rod is moved laterally along one or more fixed lateral connecting rods. This adjustability allows for accommodation of products with varying sizes. In some embodiments lateral adjustment can occur through sliding. In some embodiments, sliding is limited and adjustment occurs through unsnapping, moving, and snapping on a rode in a different lateral position.

In some examples, the dynamic lateral connecting rods 14a-14c may have a length and width. In some implementations, the length of each of the dynamic lateral connecting rods 14a-14e may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 60.0 in, for example, between approximately 5.0 in and approximately 55.0 in, between approximately 10.0 in and approximately 50.0 in, between approximately 15.0 in and approximately 45.0 in, between approximately 20.0 in and approximately 40.0 in, between approximately 25.0 in and approximately 15.0 in, between approximately 20.0 in and approximately 30.0 in, between approximately 25.0 in and approximately 25.0 in or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The width of each of the dynamic lateral connecting rods 14a-14e may be between about 0.0 in and about 6.0 in. In some implementations, the width of each of the edges of the dynamic lateral connecting rods 14a-e is between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 6.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 5.5 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 5.0 in, between approximately 1.5 in and approximately 4.5 in, between approximately 2.0 in and approximately 4.0 in, between approximately 2.5 and approximately 3.5 in, between approximately 3.0 in and approximately 3.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The mat 15 may cause or allow movement of products arranged on the mat 15 and in the columns of the system 1. In some cases products can move (for example, by gravity), constrained by the dynamic lateral connecting rods 14a-c. The mat 15 may lay on top of a shelving component of a gondola shelving unit. The mat 15 may include low friction aspects capable of reducing friction between the products and the mat 15. For example, the mat 15 may include various low-friction materials, such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), silicone, resin, specialized plastics or coated fabrics, or another design to provide an effortless sliding surface for products. In some examples, the surface of the mat 15 may have texture (or no texture) capable of reducing friction with the products. For example, the surface may include grooves, patterned finishes, ridges, cavities, or another surface characteristic to reduce friction. In some embodiments, a mat can reduce friction by presenting ridged surfaces that reduce a total amount of contact area between the mat and products.

The mat 15 may include at least one component. In some cases, the mat 15 includes two components. In some cases, a length of each component of the mat 15 may be between about 0 in and 60 in, or longer. In some implementations, the length of each component of the mat 15 may be between approximately 0 in and 60 in, for example, between approximately 6.0 in and approximately 54.0 in, between approximately 12.0 in and approximately 48.0 in, between approximately 18.0 in and approximately 42.0 in, between approximately 24.0 in and approximately 36.0 in, between approximately 30.0 in and approximately 30.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

In some cases, a width of each component of the mat 15 may be between about 0 in and 60 in. In some implementations, the width of each component of the mat 15 may be between approximately 0 in and 60 in, for example, between approximately 6.0 in and approximately 54.0 in, between approximately 12.0 in and approximately 48.0 in, between approximately 18.0 in and approximately 42.0 in, between approximately 24.0 in and approximately 36.0 in, between approximately 30.0 in and approximately 30.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

In some cases, a thickness of each component of the mat 15 may be between about 0.0 in and 1.0 in. In some implementations, the thickness of each component of the mat 15 may be between approximately 0.0 in and 1.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 0.9 in, between approximately 0.2 in and approximately 0.8 in, between approximately 0.3 in and approximately 0.7 in, between approximately 0.4 in and approximately 0.6 in, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 0.5 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

Even though not shown, the components and aspects as described with respect to the system 1 may be the same as (or substantially similar to) systems as described herein (such as, the system of FIG. 13, and system 6 in FIG. 32).

FIG. 3 shows an assembled and a disassembled view of the dynamic lateral connecting rod 14a. The dynamic lateral connecting rod 14a includes a rod 141, a first connector 142, fasteners 143a-b, connection cavity 144a-b, and a second connector 145. A close-up of one end of the dynamic lateral connecting rod 14a shows that the rod 141 can be connected to the first connector 142. The rod 141 and the first connector 142 may be held together by inserting the rod 141 into a cavity end (for example, an elongate opening) of the connector 142, aligning holes of the connector with the connection cavity 144a, and inserting the fastener 143a into the holes of the connector 142 and the connection cavity 144a. The fastener 143a can have a c-shaped cross-section and when forcibly inserted into the aligned holes of the rod 141 and the connector 142, can provide a spring force pushing outward such that removal of the fastener 143a relies on a strong and specifically-aimed removing force. The fastener 143a can prevent rotation of the rod within the connectors on either end, thereby maintaining a consistent angle between the two connectors 142 and providing further strength, rigidity, and other benefits for the connector to slide smoothly and effectively. In some examples, the techniques described with respect to the connector 142 may also apply to the connector 145. Even though not shown, the components and aspects as described with respect to the dynamic lateral connecting rods 14a-e may be the same (or substantially similar) to connecting rods as described herein (such as, dynamic lateral connecting rods 34a-k in FIG. 13 and dynamic lateral connecting rods 64a-j in FIG. 32).

In some examples, the rod 141 may have the same (or substantially similar) aspects as compared to the rod 341 in FIG. 23, as described herein.

In some examples, the first connector 142 and the second connector 145 may have the same (or substantially similar) aspects as compared to the first connector 342 and the second connector 345 in FIG. 23, as described herein.

In some examples, the fasteners 143a-b may have the same (or substantially similar) aspects as compared to the fasteners 343a-b in FIG. 23, as described herein.

In some examples, the connection cavity 144a-b may have the same (or substantially similar) aspects as compared to the connection cavity 344a-b in FIG. 23, as described herein.

FIGS. 4, 5, and 6 show various views of the connector 142 consistent with the dividing rods (e.g., rods 141) shown in FIG. 3. As illustrated in FIG. 4, a first view 142a, a second view 142b, and a third view 142c depict various perspective views of the connector 142. As illustrated in FIG. 5, a fourth view 142d shows details and cross sections of the connector 142. As illustrated in FIG. 6, a fifth view 142c, a sixth view 142f, a seventh view 142g, an eighth view 142h, and a ninth view 142i show details and cross sections of the connector 142. Even though not shown, the components and aspects as described with respect to connectors 142 may be the same (or substantially similar) to connectors as described herein (such as, connectors 342, 345 in FIG. 23, connectors 331, 334 in FIG. 25, connectors 336, 339 in FIG. 27).

The connectors 142 and 145 may include a connector component 180 and a stabilizer component 181 (as illustrated in FIG. 4). The connector component 180 may provide coupling between the connector 142 and another component of the system 1, as described herein (for example, the one or more horizontal components 112 in FIG. 2). The connector component 180 may have a support portion, which may touch a product (such as a beverage bottle) on a shelving unit. For example, the support portion may be arched or shaped in such a manner to wrap partially around a product (such as, a beverage bottle as illustrated in FIG. 9). In this way, the support portion may have a curve to follow, nest with, and/or support a surface of a beverage bottle. The connector component 180 may include an end cap to which the stabilizer component 181 may attach.

The stabilizer component 181 (which may also be referred to herein as “resistance component”) may cause the connector 142 (and the dynamic lateral connecting rod 14a) to refrain from incidental sliding or inadvertently changing a lateral position or from popping off by sliding upwardly without. The stabilizer component 181 may include materials capable of providing resistance against a component of the system 1 to which the connector 142 couples. For example, the stabilizer component 181 may press against the component to which the connector 142 couples to cause resistive force in a lateral or vertical direction. In this way, the stabilizer component 181 restrains the connector 142 (and the dynamic lateral connecting rod 14a) from moving along the component (such as, one or more horizontal component 112 in FIG. 2).

In some examples, the stabilizer component 181 may allow the stabilizer component 181 to be removable from the connector component 180. For example, the stabilizer component 181 may have an opening to receive the end cap of the connector component 180 of the connector 142. In some examples, the stabilizer component 181 may form part of the connector component 180, forming a single piece. In some cases, the stabilizer component 181 may be made of materials, such as thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) or other materials to provide stabilization for the connector 142. In some examples, the stabilizer component 181 may be injection molded. The stabilizer component 181 can be removable and replaceable. This can be useful to allow some installations to purposefully permit sideways sliding or adjustment by removing stabilizer component 181. Moreover, if such stabilizer component 181 wear out or fall off, they can be readily replaced. In some embodiments, stabilizer component 181 can be integrally formed as part of a connector 142 or as part of an end cap (see, e.g., FIG. 7).

As depicted in the fourth view 142d, the connector 142 includes a first stabilizer width 1421a, a first stabilizer length 1421b, a second stabilizer length 1421c, a second stabilizer width 1421d, a first stabilizer component geometry 1421e, a third stabilizer width 1421f, a fourth stabilizer width 1421g, and a second stabilizer component geometry 1421h. In some examples, the first stabilizer width 1421a may be associated with a width of the stabilizer component 181 measured along a central lateral position from a first position at an edge of the stabilizer component 181 to a second position at another edge of the stabilizer component 181. The first stabilizer width 1421a may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 2.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 1.9 in, between approximately 0.2 in and approximately 1.8 in, between approximately 0.3 in and approximately 1.7 in, between approximately 0.4 in and approximately 1.6 in, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 1.5 in, between approximately 0.6 in and approximately 1.4 in, between approximately 0.7 in and approximately 1.3 in, between approximately 0.8 in and approximately 1.2 in, between approximately 0.9 in and approximately 1.1 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 1.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

In some examples, the first stabilizer length 1421b may be a length of the stabilizer component 181 along a central axis along a cavity portion of the connector component 180. The first stabilizer length 1421b may be a measurement from an end portion of the connector component 180 to an edge of the stabilizer component 181 along the central axis. In some examples, the first stabilizer length 1421b may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 0.5 in, for example, between approximately 0.01 in and approximately 0.49 in, between approximately 0.02 in and approximately 0.48 in, between approximately 0.03 in and approximately 0.47 in, between approximately 0.04 in and approximately 0.46 in, between approximately 0.05 in and approximately 0.45 in, between approximately 0.06 in and approximately 0.44 in, between approximately 0.07 in and approximately 0.43 in, between approximately 0.08 in and approximately 0.42 in, between approximately 0.09 in and approximately 0.41 in, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 0.40 in, between approximately 0.11 in and approximately 0.39 in, between approximately 0.12 in and approximately 0.38 in, between approximately 0.13 in and approximately 0.37 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

In some examples, the second stabilizer length 1421c may correspond to one or more beveled edge of the stabilizer component 181. The second stabilizer length 1241c may be the length of the bevel as measured parallel to the central axis of the cavity portion. In some examples, the second stabilizer length 1241c may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 0.5 in, for example, between approximately 0.01 in and approximately 0.49 in, between approximately 0.02 in and approximately 0.48 in, between approximately 0.03 in and approximately 0.47 in, between approximately 0.04 in and approximately 0.46 in, between approximately 0.05 in and approximately 0.45 in, between approximately 0.06 in and approximately 0.44 in, between approximately 0.07 in and approximately 0.43 in, between approximately 0.08 in and approximately 0.42 in, between approximately 0.09 in and approximately 0.41 in, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 0.40 in, between approximately 0.11 in and approximately 0.39 in, between approximately 0.12 in and approximately 0.38 in, between approximately 0.13 in and approximately 0.37 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

In some examples, the second stabilizer width 1421d may correspond to the beveled edge of the stabilizer component 181. The second stabilizer width 1421d may be the width of the bevel as measured perpendicular to the central axis of the cavity portion. In some examples, the second stabilizer width 1421d may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 0.5 in, for example, between approximately 0.01 in and approximately 0.49 in, between approximately 0.02 in and approximately 0.48 in, between approximately 0.03 in and approximately 0.47 in, between approximately 0.04 in and approximately 0.46 in, between approximately 0.05 in and approximately 0.45 in, between approximately 0.06 in and approximately 0.44 in, between approximately 0.07 in and approximately 0.43 in, between approximately 0.08 in and approximately 0.42 in, between approximately 0.09 in and approximately 0.41 in, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 0.40 in, between approximately 0.11 in and approximately 0.39 in, between approximately 0.12 in and approximately 0.38 in, between approximately 0.13 in and approximately 0.37 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

In some examples, the first stabilizer component geometry 1421e and the second stabilizer component geometry 1241h may correspond to a geometry associated with the beveled edge of the stabilizer component 181. The first stabilizer component geometry 1421e and the second stabilizer component geometry 1241h may have a radius associated with the beveled edge. In some examples, the first stabilizer component geometry 1421e and/or the second stabilizer component geometry 1241h may be associated to a circle with radius of less than 1 in. In some cases, the first stabilizer component geometry 1421e and/or the second stabilizer component geometry 1241h may be associated to a circle with radius of greater than 1 in.

In some examples, the third stabilizer width 1421f may span from an edge at a base of the end cap to a nearest exterior edge of the stabilizer component 181 (measured perpendicular to the central axis according to the cavity portion). In some examples, the third stabilizer width 1421f may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 0.5 in, for example, between approximately 0.01 in and approximately 0.49 in, between approximately 0.02 in and approximately 0.48 in, between approximately 0.03 in and approximately 0.47 in, between approximately 0.04 in and approximately 0.46 in, between approximately 0.05 in and approximately 0.45 in, between approximately 0.06 in and approximately 0.44 in, between approximately 0.07 in and approximately 0.43 in, between approximately 0.08 in and approximately 0.42 in, between approximately 0.09 in and approximately 0.41 in, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 0.40 in, between approximately 0.11 in and approximately 0.39 in, between approximately 0.12 in and approximately 0.38 in, between approximately 0.13 in and approximately 0.37 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

In some examples, the fourth stabilizer width 1421g may span from an edge of the end cap to a nearest exterior edge of the stabilizer component 181 (measured perpendicular to the central axis according to the cavity portion). In some examples, the fourth stabilizer width 1421g may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 0.5 in, for example, between approximately 0.01 in and approximately 0.49 in, between approximately 0.02 in and approximately 0.48 in, between approximately 0.03 in and approximately 0.47 in, between approximately 0.04 in and approximately 0.46 in, between approximately 0.05 in and approximately 0.45 in, between approximately 0.06 in and approximately 0.44 in, between approximately 0.07 in and approximately 0.43 in, between approximately 0.08 in and approximately 0.42 in, between approximately 0.09 in and approximately 0.41 in, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 0.40 in, between approximately 0.11 in and approximately 0.39 in, between approximately 0.12 in and approximately 0.38 in, between approximately 0.13 in and approximately 0.37 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

As depicted in the fifth view 142e, the connector 142 includes an opening overlap 1422a. In some examples, the opening overlap 1422a may correspond to an interaction between the stabilizer component 181 and a connector opening of the connector component 180. For example, the opening overlap 1422a may be associated with how much pressure the stabilizer component 181 applies to a component of the system 1 when coupled. The opening overlap 1422a may correspond to a resistance the stabilizer component 181 may provide against a component to which the connector 142 couples (for example, the one or more horizontal component 112 in FIG. 2). For example, the resistance may increase with an increase in the opening overlap 1422a. In some examples, the opening overlap 1422a may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 0.5 in, for example, between approximately 0.01 in and approximately 0.49 in, between approximately 0.02 in and approximately 0.48 in, between approximately 0.03 in and approximately 0.47 in, between approximately 0.04 in and approximately 0.46 in, between approximately 0.05 in and approximately 0.45 in, between approximately 0.06 in and approximately 0.44 in, between approximately 0.07 in and approximately 0.43 in, between approximately 0.08 in and approximately 0.42 in, between approximately 0.09 in and approximately 0.41 in, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 0.40 in, between approximately 0.11 in and approximately 0.39 in, between approximately 0.12 in and approximately 0.38 in, between approximately 0.13 in and approximately 0.37 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

As depicted in the sixth view 142f, the connector 142 includes a first stabilizer height 1423a, a connector component height 1423b, a second stabilizer height 1423c, a third stabilizer height 1423d, and a stabilizer component geometry 1423e. In some examples, the first stabilizer height 1423a may span from a first exterior edge of the stabilizer component 181 to a second exterior edge of the stabilizer component 181. The first stabilizer height 1423a may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 2.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 1.9 in, between approximately 0.2 in and approximately 1.8 in, between approximately 0.3 in and approximately 1.7 in, between approximately 0.4 in and approximately 1.6 in, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 1.5 in, between approximately 0.6 in and approximately 1.4 in, between approximately 0.7 in and approximately 1.3 in, between approximately 0.8 in and approximately 1.2 in, between approximately 0.9 in and approximately 1.1 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 1.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

In some examples, the connector component height 1423b may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 2.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 1.9 in, between approximately 0.2 in and approximately 1.8 in, between approximately 0.3 in and approximately 1.7 in, between approximately 0.4 in and approximately 1.6 in, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 1.5 in, between approximately 0.6 in and approximately 1.4 in, between approximately 0.7 in and approximately 1.3 in, between approximately 0.8 in and approximately 1.2 in, between approximately 0.9 in and approximately 1.1 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 1.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

In some examples, the second stabilizer height 1423c may correspond to a height of the stabilizer component 181 measured perpendicular to a central axis along a cavity portion of the connector component 180. The second stabilizer height 6243c may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 0.5 in, for example, between approximately 0.01 in and approximately 0.49 in, between approximately 0.02 in and approximately 0.48 in, between approximately 0.03 in and approximately 0.47 in, between approximately 0.04 in and approximately 0.46 in, between approximately 0.05 in and approximately 0.45 in, between approximately 0.06 in and approximately 0.44 in, between approximately 0.07 in and approximately 0.43 in, between approximately 0.08 in and approximately 0.42 in, between approximately 0.09 in and approximately 0.41 in, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 0.40 in, between approximately 0.11 in and approximately 0.39 in, between approximately 0.12 in and approximately 0.38 in, between approximately 0.13 in and approximately 0.37 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

In some examples, the third stabilizer height 1423d may correspond to one or more beveled edge of the stabilizer component 181. The second stabilizer height 1423c may be the height of the bevel as measured parallel to the central axis of the cavity portion. In some examples, the second stabilizer height 1423c may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 0.5 in, for example, between approximately 0.01 in and approximately 0.49 in, between approximately 0.02 in and approximately 0.48 in, between approximately 0.03 in and approximately 0.47 in, between approximately 0.04 in and approximately 0.46 in, between approximately 0.05 in and approximately 0.45 in, between approximately 0.06 in and approximately 0.44 in, between approximately 0.07 in and approximately 0.43 in, between approximately 0.08 in and approximately 0.42 in, between approximately 0.09 in and approximately 0.41 in, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 0.40 in, between approximately 0.11 in and approximately 0.39 in, between approximately 0.12 in and approximately 0.38 in, between approximately 0.13 in and approximately 0.37 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

As depicted in the eighth view 142h, the stabilizer component 181 includes a front portion. The front portion of the stabilizer component 181 may have a width 1424a, a height 1424b, and a first radius 1424c. The width 1424a and the height 1424b of the front portion may each be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 2.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 1.9 in, between approximately 0.2 in and approximately 1.8 in, between approximately 0.3 in and approximately 1.7 in, between approximately 0.4 in and approximately 1.6 in, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 1.5 in, between approximately 0.6 in and approximately 1.4 in, between approximately 0.7 in and approximately 1.3 in, between approximately 0.8 in and approximately 1.2 in, between approximately 0.9 in and approximately 1.1 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 1.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The first radius 1424c may correspond to a circle with a radius between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 1.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 0.9 in, between approximately 0.2 in and approximately 0.8 in, between approximately 0.3 in and approximately 0.7 in, between approximately 0.4 in and approximately 0.6 in, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 0.5 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The stabilizer component 181 may be rounded, such that the stabilizer component 181 has a second radius 1424d. The second radius 1424d may correspond to a circle with radius between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 1.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 0.9 in, between approximately 0.2 in and approximately 0.8 in, between approximately 0.3 in and approximately 0.7 in, between approximately 0.4 in and approximately 0.6 in, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 0.5 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

FIGS. 7 and 8A-B show various views of the connector component 180 consistent with the dividing rods shown in FIG. 3. As illustrated in FIG. 7, a first view 180a, a second view 180b, and a third view 180c depict various perspective views of the connector component 180. As illustrated in FIGS. 8A-B, a fourth view 180d, a fifth view 180e, a sixth view 180f, a seventh view 180g, and an eighth view 180h show details and cross sections of the connector component 180. Even though not shown, the components and aspects as described with respect to connectors 142 may be the same (or substantially similar) to connectors as described herein (such as, connectors 342, 345 in FIG. 23, connectors 331, 334 in FIG. 25, connectors 336, 339 in FIG. 27).

As depicted in the fourth view 180d, the connector component 180 includes a connector height 1801a, a cavity 1801b, a first angled lateral portion 1801c, a second angled lateral portion 1801d, and one or more lateral openings 1801e. The connector height 1801a may have dimensions the same (or substantially similar) as disclosed herein with respect to the height of the first connector 342 in FIG. 23.

In some examples, the cavity 1801b may have dimensions the same (or substantially similar) as disclosed herein, for example, with respect to the cavity 3421b in FIG. 25.

In some examples, the first angled lateral portion 1801c may have dimensions the same (or substantially similar) as disclosed herein, for example, with respect to the first angled lateral portion 3421a in FIG. 25.

In some examples, the second angled lateral portion 1801d may have dimensions the same (or substantially similar) as disclosed herein, for example, with respect to the second angled lateral portion 3421d in FIG. 25.

In some examples, the one or more lateral openings 1801e may have dimensions the same (or substantially similar) as disclosed herein, for example, with respect to the one or more lateral openings 3421c in FIG. 25.

As depicted in the fifth view 180e, the connector component 180 includes a connector length 1802a, a cavity length 1802b, a connector opening angle 1802c, and a cavity opening 1802d. The first length 1802a may correspond to a length of the connector component 180 along a central axis of a cavity portion. The connector length 1802a may span from a first position along the connector component 180 to a second position along the connector component 180 (for example, from an edge near an end of the cavity portion to an edge near an end of the connector portion). In some examples, the connector length 1802a may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 6.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 5.5 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 5.0 in, between approximately 1.5 in and approximately 4.5 in, between approximately 2.0 in and approximately 4.0 in, between approximately 2.5 in and approximately 3.5 in, between approximately 3.0 in and approximately 3.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The cavity length 1802b may span a length of the cavity portion of the connector component 180 along a central axis of the cavity. In some examples, the cavity length 1802b may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 2.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 1.9 in, between approximately 0.2 in and approximately 1.8 in, between approximately 0.3 in and approximately 1.7 in, between approximately 0.4 in and approximately 1.6 in, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 1.5 in, between approximately 0.6 in and approximately 1.4 in, between approximately 0.7 in and approximately 1.3 in, between approximately 0.8 in and approximately 1.2 in, between approximately 0.9 in and approximately 1.1 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 1.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

In some examples, the connector opening angle 1802c may allow coupling of the connector component 180 to a component of the system 1, as described herein (for example, the one or more horizontal component 112 in FIG. 2). In some examples, the connector opening angle 1802c may have dimensions as disclosed herein (for example, as the connector opening angle 3423b in FIG. 25).

In some examples, the cavity opening 1802d may receive a rod (such as, rod 141 in FIG. 2). The cavity opening 1802d may have a tapering that provides increased mechanical coupling to the rod as the rod proceeds deeper within the cavity opening 1802d. In this way, the tapering may allow for a rod to fit snug into the connector component 180. In some examples, the cavity opening 1802d may have dimensions the same (or substantially similar) to those described with respect to cavity angle 3423a in FIG. 25.

As depicted in the sixth view 180f, the connector component 180 includes a connection portion width 1804a, a connection portion distance 1804b, an end cap width 1804c, a cavity end diameter 1804d, and a through hole diameter 1804e. The connector portion width 1804a may span a lateral distance along a connector portion (an elongated opening) of the connector component 180. In some examples, the connection portion width 1804a may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 6.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 5.5 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 5.0 in, between approximately 1.5 in and approximately 4.5 in, between approximately 2.0 in and approximately 4.0 in, between approximately 2.5 in and approximately 3.5 in, between approximately 3.0 in and approximately 3.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The connection portion distance 1804b may be a distance separating one or more connection portions of the connector component 180. In some examples, the connector component 180 may have at least one connection portion. The connection portion distance 1804b may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 6.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 5.5 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 5.0 in, between approximately 1.5 in and approximately 4.5 in, between approximately 2.0 in and approximately 4.0 in, between approximately 2.5 in and approximately 3.5 in, between approximately 3.0 in and approximately 3.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The end cap width 1804c may be a width of the end cap of the connector component 180. The end cap may couple to the stabilizer component 181, as disclosed herein. In some examples, the end cap width 1804c may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 2.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 1.9 in, between approximately 0.2 in and approximately 1.8 in, between approximately 0.3 in and approximately 1.7 in, between approximately 0.4 in and approximately 1.6 in, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 1.5 in, between approximately 0.6 in and approximately 1.4 in, between approximately 0.7 in and approximately 1.3 in, between approximately 0.8 in and approximately 1.2 in, between approximately 0.9 in and approximately 1.1 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 1.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The cavity end diameter 1804d may receive a rod (such as, the rod 141 in FIG. 3). In some examples, the cavity end diameter 1804d may have dimensions the same (or substantially similar) to those as disclosed with respect to the cavity 3421b in FIG. 25.

The through hole diameter 1804e may provide an opening for a fastener to access a rod fitted within the cavity portion of the connector component 180 for coupling the connector component 180 to the rod. In some examples, the through hole diameter 1804c may have dimensions the same (or substantially similar) to those as disclosed with respect to the through hole width 3364e in FIG. 31.

As depicted in the seventh view 180g, the connector component 180 includes a connector component width 1805a, an end cap height 1805b, a connector portion height 1805c, a material thickness 1805d, a first lateral opening angle 1805e, a second lateral opening angle 1805f, a lateral opening distance 1805g, and a support portion 1805h. The connector component width 1805a may span from a furthest lateral position along a first connector portion to a furthest lateral position along a second connector portion. The connector component width 1805a may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 12.0 in, for example, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 11.0 in, between approximately 2.0 in and approximately 10.0 in, between approximately 3.0 in and approximately 9.0 in, between approximately 4.0 in and approximately 8.0 in, between approximately 5.0 in and approximately 7.0 in, between approximately 6.0 in and approximately 6.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The end cap height 1805b may be a height of the end cap of the connector component 180. The end cap may couple to the stabilizer component 181, as disclosed herein. In some examples, the end cap height 1805b may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 2.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 1.9 in, between approximately 0.2 in and approximately 1.8 in, between approximately 0.3 in and approximately 1.7 in, between approximately 0.4 in and approximately 1.6 in, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 1.5 in, between approximately 0.6 in and approximately 1.4 in, between approximately 0.7 in and approximately 1.3 in, between approximately 0.8 in and approximately 1.2 in, between approximately 0.9 in and approximately 1.1 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 1.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The connector portion height 1805c may be a height of each connector portion of the connector component 180. In some examples, the height of the connector portion may be less than (or greater than or equal to) a height of the end cap. The connector portion height 1805c may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 2.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 1.9 in, between approximately 0.2 in and approximately 1.8 in, between approximately 0.3 in and approximately 1.7 in, between approximately 0.4 in and approximately 1.6 in, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 1.5 in, between approximately 0.6 in and approximately 1.4 in, between approximately 0.7 in and approximately 1.3 in, between approximately 0.8 in and approximately 1.2 in, between approximately 0.9 in and approximately 1.1 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 1.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The material thickness 1805d may have dimensions the same (or substantially similar) to those with respect to the material thickness 3424b in FIG. 25.

The first lateral opening angle 1805e and the second lateral opening angle 1805f may each have dimensions the same (or substantially similar) to the angle as described with respect to the one or more lateral openings 3421c in FIG. 25.

The lateral opening distance 1805g may span from a position from a first lateral opening to a position from the second lateral opening. In some examples, the lateral opening distance 1805g may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 12.0 in, for example, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 11.0 in, between approximately 2.0 in and approximately 10.0 in, between approximately 3.0 in and approximately 9.0 in, between approximately 4.0 in and approximately 8.0 in, between approximately 5.0 in and approximately 7.0 in, between approximately 6.0 in and approximately 6.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The support portion 1805h may connect a connector portion to a cavity portion of the connector component 180. In some examples, the support portion 1805h may have a thickness. The thickness may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 0.5 in, for example, between approximately 0.01 in and approximately 0.49 in, between approximately 0.02 in and approximately 0.48 in, between approximately 0.03 in and approximately 0.47 in, between approximately 0.04 in and approximately 0.46 in, between approximately 0.05 in and approximately 0.45 in, between approximately 0.06 in and approximately 0.44 in, between approximately 0.07 in and approximately 0.43 in, between approximately 0.08 in and approximately 0.42 in, between approximately 0.09 in and approximately 0.41 in, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 0.40 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

FIG. 9 illustrates an example arrangement of dynamic lateral connecting rods, as disclosed herein. The dynamic lateral connecting rods 14c-e may form columns in a particular arrangement. In some examples, a width of a column (as a result of placement of the dynamic lateral connecting rods 14c-c) may be associated with a width of the connector. For example, a smallest column formed by neighboring dynamic lateral connecting rods may be associated with a width of a connector component for each of the dynamic lateral connecting rods.

The connector of the dynamic lateral connecting rods 14c-e have a shape to trace a product that the rods 14c-e are organizing. For example, a support portion of the connector component may include an edge formed to wrap partially around a product (such as, a beverage bottle). As illustrated, the connector of the dynamic lateral connecting rods 14c wraps partially around a product surface.

FIG. 10 illustrates a bottom portion of base support 11a, as disclosed herein. The base support 11a may have one or more alignment components 115 to position the system 1 along a shelving unit (such as, a gondola shelving unit). The one or more alignment components 115 may be protrusions from the bottom of the base support 11a. The one or more alignment components 115 may be a size capable of fitting within holes of the shelving unit. In this way, the one or more alignment components 115 placed within the holes may align the system 1 to a desired position within an individual portion of the shelving unit.

FIG. 11 illustrates a product obstruction found as part of a shelving unit. In some examples, a product 5 may be unable to reach a wall of the shelving unit due to an obstruction 6 blocking a top portion of the product 5. In this way, the dynamic lateral connecting rods 14b and 14c may adjust a column width according to the surrounding shelving structure. For example, the dynamic lateral connecting rods 14b and 14c may adjust the column width such that placement of the product 5 within the column width may avoid the obstruction 6 caused by the surrounding shelving structure.

FIG. 12 shows a mat 15 used to provide product display along a shelving unit. In some examples, the mat 15 may have a first component 15a and a second component 15b. The first component 15a and the second component 15b may be coupled with an adhesive component 152. In some examples, the first component 15a and the second component 15b may have a surface allowing for gravity feeding or products.

As illustrated, the first component 15a and the second component 15b can be located next to each other, and how a joining tape (such as, adhesive component 152) can be used behind two adjacent sections and adhere to them both, thereby functioning as a hinge when such panels are butted together.

This figure shows a close-up of a corner of one such mat section, indicating a surface 151 with crenellations or raised sections. A gravity feed mat (such as, mat 15) can be particularly effective at allowing products to slide and migrate if it presents ridges along the surface 151 for contact with the product. The width and or materials of the ridges can be designed to adjust frictional properties that affect how, when, and under what conditions products can slide or not slide under the influence of gravity. For example, if ridges such as those illustrated here are oriented transverse to a direction of sliding, they can tend to increase friction and reduce a speed of a sliding motion. If the ridges are oriented in a direction aligned with a sliding motion, they can tend to facilitate sliding by allowing a product to move continuously along. A single ridge or series of single ridges, thereby reducing overall resistance to the sliding motion. The crenellations can be adjusted to change the amount of surface area in contact with the base of a product. For example, crenellations having thinner contact ridges can allow or sliding and less friction, while crenellations providing wider ridges can provide more overall surface area contact, thereby reducing a sliding speed. Crenellations, chemical or material considerations can be used to engineer sliding speed. For example, a gravity feed mat can have a low friction coating formed from low friction materials, in addition to physical structures that facilitate sliding such as those illustrated here. A chemical lubricious coating can comprise silicone or a combination of silicone and other plastic or rubberized materials. Silicone can coat or be injected into other materials, for example.

In some examples, the mat 15 may be similar or identical to and/or incorporate any of the features described and/or illustrated with respect to any of the devices, assemblies, systems, and/or methods described and/or illustrated in U.S. Pat. No. 5,614,288, filed Apr. 27, 1995 and issued Mar. 25, 1997, entitled “CO-EXTRUDED PLASTIC SLIP SURFACE,” the entire contents of which is hereby incorporated by reference and made part of this specification, for all purposes.

FIG. 13 shows an example of a shelving unit. The shelving unit includes a shelving structure 100, shelving support structure 200, and a dynamic compact presentation system 3. The shelving structure 100 includes one or more shelving cavity 110. The one or more shelving cavity 110 may receive an extension from the shelving support structure 200 (such as one or more shelving fasteners 210) to affix the shelving support structure 200 to the shelving structure 100.

The system 3 may include base supports 31a-b, vertical risers 32a-g, fixed lateral connecting rods 33a-b, dynamic lateral connecting rods 34a-34j, mat 35 (which may be referred to herein as “wire grid”), and support member 37 (not shown).

In some examples, the system 3 can provide a product divider system, for example. Advantages of such a system, as disclosed herein, can be that the system allows a user to mix and match different sizes of bottles on a shelf. The system 3 can allow products (such as, bottles) to be fed by gravity and slide downward along the mat 35 to fill a front space when users take out the front bottle. The system 3 allows for a column of products (such as beverage bottles) to be neatly arranged and maintain this organization as consumers select and remove products from the shelf. The system 3 may also allow store personnel to resize the columns as needed to accommodate different widths of products. The system 3 can accomplish this by allowing dividing rods to slide left or right as needed, without removing the rods completely. A motion mat 35 can be provided in or on the base of the system 3, configured with a low friction coating or quality that facilitates sliding of products, such as heavy bottles containing liquid. The system 3 can be mounted at an angle to allow for the appropriate sliding force under the influence of gravity, while a superstructure such as the wire frame superstructure shown here can be provided to prevent products from tipping over or otherwise shifting laterally and still allowing for products to slide toward a consumer.

The base supports 31a-b may couple to the vertical risers 32a-g and the support member 37 to provide a base structural support for the system 3. The base supports 31a-b may couple to the vertical risers 32a-g and the support member 37 using various fastening techniques, such as screws, bolts, rivets, clamps, or other fastening mechanisms. The base supports 31a-b may be secured to the shelving support structure 200 using various fastening techniques, such as screws, bolts, rivets, clamps, or other fastening mechanisms.

The base supports 31a-b may each have dimensions for length, width, and thickness. The length of each of the base supports 31a-b may be between about 0.0 in and about 120.0 in. In some implementations, the length of each of the base supports 31a-b is between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 120.0 in, for example, between approximately 10.0 in and approximately 110.0 in, between approximately 20.0 in and approximately 100.0 in, between approximately 30.0 in and approximately 90.0 in, between approximately 40.0 in and approximately 80.0 in, between approximately 50.0 in and approximately 70.0 in, between approximately 60.0 in and approximately 60.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The width of each of the base supports 31a-b may be between about 0.0 in and about 5.0 in. In some implementations, the width of each of the base supports 31a, 31b is between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 5.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.25 in and approximately 4.75 in, between approximately 0.50 in and approximately 4.50 in, between approximately 0.75 in and approximately 4.25 in, between approximately 1.00 in and approximately 4.00 in, between approximately 1.25 in and approximately 3.75 in, between approximately 1.50 in and approximately 3.50 in, between approximately 1.75 in and approximately 3.25 in, between approximately 2.00 in and approximately 3.00 in, between approximately 2.25 in and approximately 2.75 in, between approximately 2.50 in and approximately 2.50 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The thickness of each of the base supports 31a-b may be between about 0.0 in and about 1.0 in. In some implementations, the thickness of each of the base supports 31a-b is between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 1.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 0.9 in, between approximately 0.2 in and approximately 0.8 in, between approximately 0.3 in and approximately 0.7 in, between approximately 0.4 in and approximately 0.6 in, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 0.5 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The base supports 31a-b may include at least one bend. The at least one bend may allow various portions, such as, a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. Each of the portions may have an angle between one or more of the other portions to be between about 0-degrees and 360-degrees. In some implementations, the angle between each of the portions of the base supports 31a, 31b is between approximately 0-degrees and approximately 360-degrees, for example, between approximately 30-degrees and approximately 330-degrees, between approximately 60-degrees and approximately 300-degrees, between approximately 90-degrees and approximately 270-degrees, between approximately 120-degrees and approximately 240-degrees, between approximately 150-degrees and approximately 210-degrees, between approximately 180-degrees and approximately 180-degrees, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The base supports 31a-b may include one or more alignment components (such as, alignment component 115 as illustrated in FIG. 10). The alignment components may provide secure alignment of the system 3 according to surrounding shelving structure (such as shelving support structure 200 in FIG. 13). For example, the surrounding shelving may include cavities along the surface (such as circular cavities). The alignment components may have dimensions to fit within the cavities of the surrounding shelving components. The base supports 31a-b may each have one or more of the alignment components. In some cases, the alignment components may be positioned on a bottom side of the base supports 31a-b. In some cases, when the alignment components secure to the cavities of the surrounding shelving components, the system 3 may align with dimensions of the surrounding shelving components. In this way, the system 3 may position within the dimensions of the surrounding shelving components.

The vertical risers 32a-g may organize and contain an array of products. In some cases, the vertical risers 32a-g may couple to the base supports 31a-b to provide a vertical frame of the system 3.

The vertical riser 32a may include one or more rods to form a shape including one or more edges associated with the one or more rods. The one or more edges may include, for example, eight edges. Each of the edges may be perpendicular (or substantially perpendicular) or parallel (or substantially parallel) with respect to the vertical risers 32b-32g. The vertical risers 32b-32g may couple to one or more of the edges of the vertical riser 32a. The length of each of the edges of the vertical riser 32a may be between about 0.0 in and about 120.0 in. In some implementations, the length of each of the edges of the vertical riser 32a is between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 120.0 in, for example, between approximately 10.0 in and approximately 110.0 in, between approximately 20.0 in and approximately 100.0 in, between approximately 30.0 in and approximately 90.0 in, between approximately 40.0 in and approximately 80.0 in, between approximately 50.0 in and approximately 70.0 in, between approximately 60.0 in and approximately 60.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The edges of the vertical riser 32a may have an angle formed between each of the edges. Each of the edges may have an angle between one or more of the other edges to be between about 0-degrees and 360-degrees. In some implementations, the angle between each of the edges of the vertical riser 32a is between approximately 0-degrees and approximately 360-degrees, for example, between approximately 30-degrees and approximately 330-degrees, between approximately 60-degrees and approximately 300-degrees, between approximately 90-degrees and approximately 270-degrees, between approximately 120-degrees and approximately 240-degrees, between approximately 150-degrees and approximately 210-degrees, between approximately 180-degrees and approximately 180-degrees, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The vertical risers 32b-g may each have at least one edge. Each edge of the vertical risers 32b-g may be perpendicular (or substantially perpendicular) or parallel (or substantially parallel) with respect to edges of the vertical riser 32a. The vertical risers 32b-g may couple to one or more of the edges of the vertical riser 32a. The vertical risers 32b-g may include a geometry, such as a cylindrical form. The length of each of the vertical risers 32b-g may be between about 0.0 in and about 60.0 in. In some implementations, the length of each of the edges of the vertical riser 32a is between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 60.0 in, for example, between approximately 5.0 in and approximately 55.0 in, between approximately 10.0 in and approximately 50.0 in, between approximately 15.0 in and approximately 45.0 in, between approximately 20.0 in and approximately 40.0 in, between approximately 25.0 in and approximately 35.0 in, between approximately 20.0 in and approximately 30.0 in, between approximately 25.0 in and approximately 25.0 in or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The diameter of each of the vertical risers 32b-g may be between about 0.0 in and about 2.0 in. In some implementations, the diameter of each of the vertical risers 32b-g is between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 2.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.025 in and approximately 0.150 in, between approximately 0.2 in and approximately 1.8 in, between approximately 0.4 in and approximately 1.6 in, between approximately 0.6 in and approximately 1.4 in, between approximately 0.6 and approximately 1.2 in, between approximately 0.8 in and approximately 1.0 in, between approximately 0.9 in and approximately 0.9 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The vertical risers 32a-g may each be made of one or more materials. For example, the vertical risers 32a-g may be made of materials such as metal or high-strength plastic.

In some examples, the system 3 may include one or more horizontal component (not shown) to restrain movement of the products. For example, the horizontal component may be positioned between the vertical riser 32a and the base support 31a (such as, the one or more horizontal component 112 in FIG. 2). In this way, the horizontal component may provide a restraint from the product being able to fall between the vertical riser 32a and the base support 31a. The horizontal component may each be made of one or more materials. For example, the horizontal component may be made of materials such as metal or high-strength plastic. The horizontal component may have dimensions comparable to other components as described herein. For example, the horizontal component may be made of a wire of the same (or substantially similar) dimensions as the vertical risers 32a-g, or fixed lateral connecting rods 33a-b. In some cases, the horizontal component may be coupled to one or more of the vertical risers 32a-g. For example, the horizontal component may be positioned on a portion of the one or more vertical risers 32a-g that is closest to the product.

The fixed lateral connecting rods 33a-b provide rigid strength to the system 3 and form a containment boundary for products. The fixed lateral connecting rods 33a-b extend between the edges of the vertical riser 32a. In some examples, the fixed lateral connecting rods 33a-b may have dimensions suitable for displaying products. For example, the fixed lateral connecting rods 33a-b may have a shape such as cylindrical, prism (rectangular, triangular, etc.), among other geometries for displaying product. In some examples, the fixed lateral connecting rods 33a-b may be cylindrical, with a length and diameter. The length of each of the fixed lateral connecting rods 33a-b may be between about 0.0 in and about 60.0 in. In some implementations, the length of each of the fixed lateral connecting rods 33a-b may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 60.0 in, for example, between approximately 5.0 in and approximately 55.0 in, between approximately 10.0 in and approximately 50.0 in, between approximately 15.0 in and approximately 45.0 in, between approximately 20.0 in and approximately 40.0 in, between approximately 25.0 in and approximately 35.0 in, between approximately 20.0 in and approximately 30.0 in, between approximately 25.0 in and approximately 25.0 in or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The diameter of each of the fixed lateral connecting rods 33a-b may be between about 0.0 in and about 2.0 in. In some implementations, the diameter of each of the edges of the fixed lateral connecting rods 33a-b may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 2.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.025 in and approximately 0.150 in, between approximately 0.2 in and approximately 1.8 in, between approximately 0.4 in and approximately 1.6 in, between approximately 0.6 in and approximately 1.4 in, between approximately 0.6 and approximately 1.2 in, between approximately 0.8 in and approximately 1.0 in, between approximately 0.9 in and approximately 0.9 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The fixed lateral connecting rods 33a-b may each have a first end and a second end. The fixed lateral connecting rods 33a-b may each have a cavity a distance from each of the first end and the second end. The cavity may be a through hole. The distance the cavity may be from an end of the fixed lateral connecting rods 33a-b may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 6.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 5.5 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 5.0 in, between approximately 1.5 in and approximately 4.5 in, between approximately 2.0 in and approximately 4.0 in, between approximately 2.5 and approximately 3.5 in, between approximately 3.0 in and approximately 3.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The cavity may be at least in part circular. The cavity may have a width between 0.0 in and 1.0 in. In some implementations, the width may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 1.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.001 in and approximately 0.9 in, between approximately 0.01 in and approximately 0.9 in, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 0.9 in, between approximately 0.2 in and approximately 0.8 in, between approximately 0.3 in and approximately 0.7 in, between approximately 0.4 in and approximately 0.6 in, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 0.5 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The fixed lateral connecting rods 33a-b may each be made of one or more materials. For example, the fixed lateral connecting rods 33a-b may be made of materials such as metal or high-strength plastic.

The dynamic lateral connecting rods 34a-k may provide adjustable geometries to organize products, as described herein. For example, the dynamic lateral connecting rods 34a-k may each be positioned equal distance from a neighboring dynamic lateral connecting rod.

In some examples, two neighboring dynamic lateral connecting rods may form a column. For example, the neighboring dynamic lateral connecting rods are positioned parallel to one another, each coupled to a component of the system 3. The column may provide an organization boundary to store the product. In this way, the dynamic lateral connecting rods 34a-k may provide alignment of products to reduce space used by the products on a shelving structure (such as, shelving support structure 200 in FIG. 13).

In some examples, the dynamic lateral connecting rods 34a-k may adjust position corresponding to dimensions of the product. For example, a width of a column formed by neighboring dynamic lateral connecting rods may correspond to a size and shape of the product (such as a beverage bottle, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 14).

In some cases, the dynamic lateral connecting rods 34a-k may adjust to account for surrounding structures (such as, portions of surrounding shelving components as illustrated in FIG. 11). In this way, the dynamic lateral connecting rods 34a-k may avoid placement of products that would otherwise reduce the amount of product in the column.

The dynamic lateral connecting rods 34a-k may attach to edges of the vertical riser 32a and/or the fixed lateral connecting rods 33a-b. The dynamic lateral connecting rods 34a-k may include one or more connector and a rod, as described in more detail herein. The rod may be coupled to each of the one or more connector. The one or more connectors may attach to the edges of the vertical riser 32a such that the corresponding rod from each of the dynamic lateral connecting rods 34a-k may provide a bounded space with an adjacent dynamic connecting rod. In some cases, the connectors from one of the dynamic lateral connecting rods 34a-k may adjust a position along the edge of the vertical riser 32a causing a distance between a pair of the lateral connecting rods to be adjustable. In some examples, adjusting the position may form adjustable columns for organizing products. The columns may be parallel (or substantially parallel) or perpendicular (or substantially perpendicular) to the fixed lateral connecting rods 33a-b. Each column is formed between a pair of lateral connecting rods and has a dynamic width that can change as an adjacent connecting rod slides along one or more fixed lateral connecting rods. This adjustability allows for accommodation of products with varying sizes.

Each of the dynamic lateral connecting rods 34a-k may each have at least one edge. Each edge of the dynamic lateral connecting rods 34a-k may be perpendicular (or substantially perpendicular) or parallel (or substantially parallel) with respect to edges of the vertical risers 32a-g.

For example, the dynamic lateral connecting rods 34a-k may have a length and width. In some implementations, the length of each of the dynamic lateral connecting rods 34a-k may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 60.0 in, for example, between approximately 5.0 in and approximately 55.0 in, between approximately 10.0 in and approximately 50.0 in, between approximately 15.0 in and approximately 45.0 in, between approximately 20.0 in and approximately 40.0 in, between approximately 25.0 in and approximately 35.0 in, between approximately 20.0 in and approximately 30.0 in, between approximately 25.0 in and approximately 25.0 in or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The width of each of the dynamic lateral connecting rods 34a-k may be between about 0.0 in and about 6.0 in. In some implementations, the width of each of the edges of the dynamic lateral connecting rods 34a-k may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 6.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 5.5 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 5.0 in, between approximately 1.5 in and approximately 4.5 in, between approximately 2.0 in and approximately 4.0 in, between approximately 2.5 and approximately 3.5 in, between approximately 3.0 in and approximately 3.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The mat 35 may cause movement of products arranged on the mat 35 and in the columns of the system 3, allowing the products to move (for example, by gravity), constrained by the dynamic lateral connecting rods 34a-k. The mat 35 may cover the support member 37. The mat 35 may include low friction aspects capable of reducing friction between the products and the mat 35. For example, the mat 35 may include various low-friction materials, such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), silicone, resin, specialized plastics or coated fabrics, or another design to provide an effortless sliding surface for products. In some examples, the surface of the mat 35 may have texture (or no texture) capable of reducing friction with the products. For example, the surface may include grooves, patterned finishes, ridges, cavities, or another surface characteristic to reduce friction.

The mat 35 may include at least one component. In some cases, the mat 35 includes two components. In some cases, a length of each component of the mat 35 may be between about 0 in and 60 in. In some implementations, the length of each component of the mat 35 may be between approximately 0 in and 60 in, for example, between approximately 6.0 in and approximately 54.0 in, between approximately 12.0 in and approximately 48.0 in, between approximately 18.0 in and approximately 42.0 in, between approximately 24.0 in and approximately 36.0 in, between approximately 30.0 in and approximately 30.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

In some cases, a width of each component of the mat 35 may be between about 0 in and 60 in. In some implementations, the width of each component of the mat 35 may be between approximately 0 in and 60 in, for example, between approximately 6.0 in and approximately 54.0 in, between approximately 12.0 in and approximately 48.0 in, between approximately 18.0 in and approximately 42.0 in, between approximately 24.0 in and approximately 36.0 in, between approximately 30.0 in and approximately 30.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

In some cases, a thickness of each component of the mat 35 may be between about 0.0 in and 1.0 in. In some implementations, the thickness of each component of the mat 35 may be between approximately 0.0 in and 1.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 0.9 in, between approximately 0.2 in and approximately 0.8 in, between approximately 0.3 in and approximately 0.7 in, between approximately 0.4 in and approximately 0.6 in, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 0.5 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The shelf component 37 may couple to the mat 35, the base supports 31a, 31b, and one or more of the vertical risers 132a-g for housing the products. The shelf component 37 may provide a wire grid floor of the system 3. The shelf component 37 includes a length and width. The shelf component 37 may include wire components spanning the length and width of the mat 35. In some cases, the wire components spanning the length may each be separated from a neighboring wire component by a first separation distance. The first separation distance may be between about 0.0 in and about 4.0 in. The wire components spanning the width may each be separated from a neighboring wire component by a second separation distance. The second separation distance may be between about 0.0 in and about 6.0 in.

In some implementations, the length of the shelf component 37 may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 120.0 in, for example, between approximately 10.0 in and approximately 110.0 in, between approximately 20.0 in and approximately 100.0 in, between approximately 30.0 in and approximately 90.0 in, between approximately 40.0 in and approximately 80.0 in, between approximately 50.0 in and approximately 70.0 in, between approximately 60.0 in and approximately 60.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

In some cases, the width of the shelf component 37 may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 120.0 in, for example, between approximately 10.0 in and approximately 110.0 in, between approximately 20.0 in and approximately 100.0 in, between approximately 30.0 in and approximately 90.0 in, between approximately 40.0 in and approximately 80.0 in, between approximately 50.0 in and approximately 70.0 in, between approximately 60.0 in and approximately 60.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The wire components of the shelf component 37 may be of various dimensions, such as, following American Wire Gauge (AWG) standardized wire gauge system. For example, the wire components may be 13 gauge.

FIG. 14 shows the system 3 of FIG. 13, with example products 4, 5 (such as, beverage containers) filling columns of the system 3. The products 4 are wider and indicate having a 2 liter volume. The products 5 are narrower and indicate having a smaller volume. No (or minimal) space is wasted in response to the dividers adjusting to accommodate the varying product widths.

FIG. 15 shows a portion of the system 3 illustrated in FIG. 13, but with lateral connecting rod 34a elevated above the remaining portions of the system to show that it can be snapped off or removed has shown. Removal of dividing rods such as this can facilitate insertion of a motion mat assembly, for example. A mat assembly can have one or more mats with a low friction coating or other property.

FIG. 16 shows an exploded view of the system 3 of FIG. 13. The various components of the system 3 have been separated to indicate dimensions and other relative features. As shown here, the mat 35 may include one or more separable components, for example, separable components 35a-b. The separable components 35a-b may include two different gravity feed mats, located side by side in the system 3.

FIG. 17 illustrates how a system can interact with an underlying shelf. For example, extensions toward the back can extend down past the rear edge of a shelf, thereby preventing the system from sliding downward and outward toward a consumer space such as a grocery store aisle. Devices can be used to interact with holes in the shelf, for example.

FIG. 18 shows a close-up view of a system having an angled plate toward the bottom front portion of the supporting frame or superstructure. A connecting component having a flat edge is shown at the upper corner where three rods come together. A gravity mat having crenellations is shown in this figure.

FIG. 19 shows an example prototype system having bottles with multiple widths in place. In some embodiments a system can minimize the width between two adjacent superstructures, to reduce the width between bottles in adjacent shelves even more than is shown in the figure here. Retail stores typically prefer to crowd products together as closely as possible laterally across a shelf, thereby improving sales and maximizing use of retail space. Accordingly, a system can provide for highly compact displays by reducing lateral dead space.

FIG. 20 shows an example display placed in a retail store. In this example, note that large Pepsi bottles are included to the right, and thinner Pepsi bottles are included to the left, on the same shelf. Thus, an entire shelf need not be dedicated to the same large size Pepsi bottles.

FIG. 21 shows an exploded view of an alternative embodiment of a system consistent with those described herein. In the lower view, the components are shown assembled together in the way they may be used. In this embodiment, the leftmost and rightmost dividing rods also form the edge of the particular module of a system and can be removed such that if two modules are located on adjacent shelves, an edge divider can be omitted from one, such that the edge divider nearest that edge on the other module can function as an edge divider for both adjacent modules. This can reduce dead space and improve a compact display feature when multiple modules of the system are used. In the illustrated embodiment, a grid system of rods or wires is formed at the base or bottom of the module. This can raise a level for a gravity feed mat, thereby allowing better registration or correspondence between math on adjacent shelves and providing other benefits. For example, such a wire system can add to strength energy of a module and prevent deformation during a shipping process, for example. An alternative approach for raising a level of a gravity feed mat is to provide a thicker mat or increase a height of ridges and/or crenellations.

FIG. 22 shows an exploded view of components of a module for a system consistent with those described herein. At the base, a wire grid can be attached to front and back angled plates. Rising from this base can be a superstructure formed from vertical rods. One long vertical rod can be bent to form a main border. Additional smaller vertical rods (e.g., the four rods shown) can be connected to provide further support, structure, and rigidity for the system.

FIG. 23 shows an assembled and a disassembled view of the dynamic lateral connecting rod 34a. The dynamic lateral connecting rod 34a includes a rod 341, a first connector 342, fasteners 343a-b, a connection cavity 344a-b, and a second connector 345. A close-up of one end of the dynamic lateral connecting rod 34a shows that the rod 341 can be connected to the first connector 342. The rod 341 and the first connector 342 may be held together by inserting the fastener 343a into the connection cavity 344a. The connection of the first connector 342 and the connection cavity 344a by aligning holes in the two components. The fastener 343a can have a c-shaped cross-section and when forcibly inserted into the aligned holes of the rod 341 and the connector 342, can provide a spring force pushing outward such that removal of the fastener 343a relies on a strong and specifically-aimed removing force. The fastener 343a can prevent rotation of the wire within the connectors on either end, thereby maintaining a consistent angle between the two connectors 342, 345 and providing further strength, rigidity, and other benefits for the connector to slide smoothly and effectively. Even though not shown, the components as described with respect to dynamic lateral connecting rod 34a may apply to the other dynamic lateral connecting rods (such as, the dynamic lateral connecting rods 34b-k as shown in FIG. 13).

The rod 341 may provide a main body of the dynamic lateral connecting rod 34a. The rod 341 may include materials providing lightweight and durable usage, such as anodized aluminum or high-strength polymer. The rod 341 may feature a hollow core to reduce weight while maintaining structural integrity. A surface of the rod 341 could be textured or coated to enhance grip and reduce wear from frequent adjustments. The rod may have a shape such as cylindrical, polygonal prism (rectangular, triangular, etc.), among other geometries for displaying product. In some examples, the rod 341 may have a length and diameter.

In some implementations, the length of the rod 341 may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 60.0 in, for example, between approximately 5.0 in and approximately 55.0 in, between approximately 10.0 in and approximately 50.0 in, between approximately 15.0 in and approximately 45.0 in, between approximately 20.0 in and approximately 40.0 in, between approximately 25.0 in and approximately 35.0 in, between approximately 20.0 in and approximately 30.0 in, between approximately 25.0 in and approximately 25.0 in or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The diameter of the rod 341 may be between about 0.0 in and about 2.0 in. In some implementations, the diameter of each of the edges of the fixed lateral connecting rods 33a, 33b is between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 2.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.025 in and approximately 0.150 in, between approximately 0.2 in and approximately 1.8 in, between approximately 0.4 in and approximately 1.6 in, between approximately 0.6 in and approximately 1.4 in, between approximately 0.6 and approximately 1.2 in, between approximately 0.8 in and approximately 1.0 in, between approximately 0.9 in and approximately 0.9 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The first connector 342 and the second connector 345 may couple the dynamic lateral connecting rod 34a and one or more portion of another component of the system 3. The first connector 342 and the second connector 345 may be made from a resilient material, such as, reinforced nylon or acetyl, or another material capable of withstanding coupling and decoupling.

The first connector 342 and the second connector 345 may each have a length, width, and height. In some implementations, the length of the first connector 342 and/or the second connector 345 may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 3.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 2.5 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 2.0 in, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 1.5 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

In some implementations, the width of the first connector 342 and/or the second connector 345 may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 6.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 5.5 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 5.0 in, between approximately 1.5 in and approximately 4.5 in, between approximately 2.0 in and approximately 4.0 in, between approximately 2.5 in and approximately 3.5 in, between approximately 3.0 in and approximately 3.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

In some implementations, the height of the first connector 342 and/or the second connector 345 may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 2.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 1.9 in, between approximately 0.2 in and approximately 1.8 in, between approximately 0.3 in and approximately 1.7 in, between approximately 0.4 in and approximately 1.6 in, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 1.5 in, between approximately 0.6 in and approximately 1.4 in, between approximately 0.7 in and approximately 1.3 in, between approximately 0.8 in and approximately 1.2 in, between approximately 0.9 in and approximately 1.1 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 1.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

In some examples, the fasteners 343a-b couple the first connector 342 and the second connector 345 to the rod 341, respectively. The fasteners 343a-b may be pins, screws, bolts, or another type of fastener. The fasteners 343a-b may include a design for frequent adjustment without wear. In some examples, the fasteners 343a-b may include a tamper-resistant design to prevent unauthorized removal, enhancing security and stability. The fasteners 343a-b could also incorporate a quick-release mechanism for rapid reconfiguration of the system. In some examples, the fasteners 343a-b may be a spring slotted pin. In some examples, the fasteners 343a-b may have a length and a diameter. In some implementations, the length of each of the fasteners 343a-b may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 1.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 0.9 in, between approximately 0.2 in and approximately 0.8 in, between approximately 0.3 in and approximately 0.7 in, between approximately 0.4 in and approximately 0.6 in, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 0.5 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

In some implementations, the diameter of each of the fasteners 343a-b may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 0.5 in, for example, between approximately 0.01 in and approximately 0.49 in, between approximately 0.02 in and approximately 0.48 in, between approximately 0.03 in and approximately 0.47 in, between approximately 0.04 in and approximately 0.46 in, between approximately 0.05 in and approximately 0.45 in, between approximately 0.06 in and approximately 0.44 in, between approximately 0.07 in and approximately 0.43 in, between approximately 0.08 in and approximately 0.42 in, between approximately 0.09 in and approximately 0.41 in, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 0.40 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The dynamic lateral connecting rod 34a includes rod cavities 344a-b. The cavities 344a-b may be precision-engineered to interface the first connector 342 (and/or the second connector 345) with the rod 341. The cavities 344a-b may include dimensions to receive the fasteners 343a-b.

In operation, the dynamic lateral connecting rod 34a can slide along the components as described herein (such as, the vertical riser 32a). In this manner, the dynamic lateral connecting rod 34a may provide for adjustment of column widths (for example, between neighboring dynamic rods). In some examples, the dynamic lateral connecting rod 34a may slide along a portion of one or more components as described herein (such as, a portion of the vertical riser 32a). Components of the dynamic lateral connecting rod 34a (such as, the first connector 342 and/or the second connector 345) may slide along the portion of the vertical riser 32a by a low-friction interface between the first connector 342 (and/or the second connector 345) and the portion of the vertical riser 32a. In some examples, the first connector 342 (and/or the second connector 345) may include a series of micro-ridges or a variable pressure system to allow for adjustment and positional stability of the dynamic lateral connecting rod 34a.

The design of the dynamic lateral connecting rod 34a may also incorporate visual indicators or tactile feedback mechanisms to assist in achieving consistent column widths across multiple shelves. For instance, it could feature a series of notches or markings along its length, corresponding to standard product sizes.

In alternative embodiments, the rod 341 could be telescopic, allowing for even greater flexibility in column width adjustment. The connector 342 might be designed with interchangeable inserts to accommodate different fixed rod diameters, enhancing versatility of the system 3 across various shelving configurations.

FIGS. 24 and 25 show various views of the connector 342 consistent with the dividing rods shown in FIG. 23. As illustrated in FIG. 24, a first view 342a, a second view 342b, and a third view 342c depict various perspective views of the connector 342. As illustrated in FIG. 25, a fourth view 342d, a fifth view 342e, a sixth view 342f, a seventh view 342g, and an eighth view 342h show details and cross sections of the connector 342. Even though not shown, the components and aspects as described with respect to connectors 342 may be the same (or substantially similar) to connectors as described herein (such as, connector 142 in FIG. 2, connector 345 in FIG. 23, connectors 331, 334 in FIG. 25, connectors 336, 339 in FIG. 27).

In some examples, the connector 342 may include a c-shaped opening including a width allowing a coupling between the connector 342 and a portion of one or more components of the system 3, as described herein. In some embodiments, after the initially coupling to the portion, the connector 342 can slide along the portion. The opening may have a radius and diameter wider than the portion to which the connector 342 is coupled. In some examples, the connector 342 may adjust a position along the portion by sliding. The connector 342 may allow for dynamic adjustment of the dynamic lateral connecting rods as described herein. For example, one or more dynamic lateral connecting rods (such as dynamic lateral connecting rods 34a-g) may allow a width between the dynamic lateral connecting rods 34a-k to surround a product and dynamically adjust the width when shelves are periodically re-stocked (rather than setting a permitted width solely upon installation of a divider system). As products are placed on shelves, sliding divider rods such as those described herein can be dynamically adjusted laterally as needed.

As depicted in the fourth view 342d, the first connector 342 includes a first angled lateral portion 3421a, a cavity 3421b, one or more lateral openings 3421c, and a second angled lateral portion 3421d. The first lateral angled portion 3421a may span from a center of the cavity 3421b (such as, at an angle from the center) to a first lateral end of the first connector 342. The first lateral end may include a tapered end, with the tapered end having an angle. With respect to a reference plane along the first lateral end, the angle may be between 0-degrees and 20-degrees. In some implementations, the angle of the first lateral angled portion 3421a may be between approximately 0-degrees and approximately 20-degrees, for example, between approximately 1-degree and approximately 19-degrees, between approximately 2-degrees and approximately 18-degrees, between approximately 3-degrees and approximately 17-degrees, between approximately 4-degrees and approximately 16-degrees, between approximately 5-degrees and approximately 15-degrees, between approximately 6-degrees and approximately 14-degrees, between approximately 7-degrees and approximately 13-degrees, between approximately 8-degrees and approximately 12-degrees, between approximately 9-degrees and approximately 11-degrees, between approximately 10-degrees and approximately 10-degrees, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The cavity 3421b may receive a rod (such as, the rod 341 in FIG. 23). The cavity 3421b has a diameter. In some implementations, the diameter of the cavity 3421b may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 1.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 0.9 in, between approximately 0.2 in and approximately 0.8 in, between approximately 0.3 in and approximately 0.7 in, between approximately 0.4 in and approximately 0.6 in, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 0.5 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The one or more lateral openings 3421c may provide a window to identify a portion to which the connector 342 may couple. For example, the one or more lateral openings 3421c may allow visual indication of a placement of the connector 342 along the portion to which the first connector 342 is coupled. In some examples, the one or more lateral openings 3421c may include a first geometry along an exterior portion of the first connector 342 and a second geometry along an interior portion of the first connector 342. The first geometry and/or the second geometry might be of various shapes, including a rectangle. The first geometry may be larger in area than the second geometry. In some cases, the one or more lateral openings 3421c may have an angle connecting the first geometry and the second geometry. For example, the angle may be between approximately 0-degrees and approximately 20-degrees, for example, between approximately 1-degree and approximately 19-degrees, between approximately 2-degrees and approximately 18-degrees, between approximately 3-degrees and approximately 17-degrees, between approximately 4-degrees and approximately 16-degrees, between approximately 5-degrees and approximately 15-degrees, between approximately 6-degrees and approximately 14-degrees, between approximately 7-degrees and approximately 13-degrees, between approximately 8-degrees and approximately 12-degrees, between approximately 9-degrees and approximately 11-degrees, between approximately 10-degrees and approximately 10-degrees, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The second angled lateral portion 3421d may span from a center of the cavity 3421b (such as, at an angle from the center) to a second lateral end of the first connector 342. The second lateral end may include a tapered end, with the tapered end having an angle. With respect to a reference plane along the second lateral end, the angle may be between 0-degrees and 20-degrees. In some implementations, the angle of the second lateral angled portion 3421d may be between approximately 0-degrees and approximately 20-degrees, for example, between approximately 1-degree and approximately 19-degrees, between approximately 2-degrees and approximately 18-degrees, between approximately 3-degrees and approximately 17-degrees, between approximately 4-degrees and approximately 16-degrees, between approximately 5-degrees and approximately 15-degrees, between approximately 6-degrees and approximately 14-degrees, between approximately 7-degrees and approximately 13-degrees, between approximately 8-degrees and approximately 12-degrees, between approximately 9-degrees and approximately 11-degrees, between approximately 10-degrees and approximately 10-degrees, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

As depicted in the fifth view 342e, the first connector 342 includes a height 3422a and a connector opening 3422b. The connector height 3422a may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 2.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 1.9 in, between approximately 0.2 in and approximately 1.8 in, between approximately 0.3 in and approximately 1.7 in, between approximately 0.4 in and approximately 1.6 in, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 1.5 in, between approximately 0.6 in and approximately 1.4 in, between approximately 0.7 in and approximately 1.3 in, between approximately 0.8 in and approximately 1.2 in, between approximately 0.9 in and approximately 1.1 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 1.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The connector opening 3422b may allow for the first connector 342 to couple to a portion of one or more components of the system 3, as described herein. As shown in the fifth view 342e, a profile view of the connector opening 3422b is semi-circular, however, other shapes may exist to allow for the connector opening 3422b to receive a component of the system 3.

The connector opening 3422b may have an opening length, a depth, and a width. The opening length may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 2.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 1.9 in, between approximately 0.2 in and approximately 1.8 in, between approximately 0.3 in and approximately 1.7 in, between approximately 0.4 in and approximately 1.6 in, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 1.5 in, between approximately 0.6 in and approximately 1.4 in, between approximately 0.7 in and approximately 1.3 in, between approximately 0.8 in and approximately 1.2 in, between approximately 0.9 in and approximately 1.1 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 1.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases. In some examples, the connector opening 3422b may have a first end of the opening width and a second end of the opening width.

The depth may be less than or equal to the connector height 3422a. In some examples, the depth may begin at a position between the first end of the opening width and the second end of the opening width and end at a deepest position within the connector opening 3422b. The depth may be a value such that the diameter of a component (such as, the vertical riser 32a of FIG. 13) of the system 3 may fit entirely (or partially) within the connector opening 3422b.

In some examples, the first connector 342 may include at least one resistive component within the connector opening 3422b. The at least one resistive component may have a geometry to allow for coupling of the first connector 342 to a component of the system 3 (such as, the vertical riser 34a of FIG. 13). In some examples, the at least one resistive component may have a geometry that partially (or completely) spans the width of the connector opening 3422b and partially (or completely) spans the depth of the connector opening 3422b. The at least one resistive component may allow for the coupling to occur with gradual expansion of the connector opening 3422b to receive the component. The at least one resistive component may rely on forcible expansion of the connector opening 3422b to release the first connector 342 from the component. For example, the geometry may taper from a first end (nearest an opening end of the connector opening 3422b) to a second end (a position within the depth of the connector opening 3422b). The tapering of the at least one resistive component may allow for restraining the first connector 342 when the first connector 342 couples to the component.

As depicted in the sixth view 342f, the first connector 342 includes a cavity angle 3423a, and a connector opening angle 3423b. The cavity angle 3423a may include a tapering of the cavity (such as, cavity 3421b in FIG. 25). The tapering may allow for a rod to fit snug into the first connector 342. In some examples, the cavity angle 3423a may be between approximately 0-degrees and approximately 10-degrees, for example, between approximately 0.5-degrees and approximately 9.5-degrees, between approximately 1.0-degree and approximately 9-degrees, between approximately 1.5-degrees and approximately 8.5-degrees, between approximately 2.0-degrees and approximately 8.0-degrees, between approximately 2.5-degrees and approximately 7.5-degrees, between approximately 3.0-degrees and approximately 7.0-degrees, between approximately 3.5-degrees and approximately 6.5-degrees, between approximately 4.0-degrees and approximately 6.0-degrees, between approximately 4.5-degrees and approximately 5.5-degrees, between approximately 5.0-degrees and approximately 5.0-degrees, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The connector opening angle 3423b may couple the first connector 342 to a portion of another component of the system 3, as described herein. In some examples, the connector opening angle 3423b may be between approximately 0-degrees and approximately 10-degrees, for example, between approximately 0.5-degrees and approximately 9.5-degrees, between approximately 1.0-degree and approximately 9-degrees, between approximately 1.5-degrees and approximately 8.5-degrees, between approximately 2.0-degrees and approximately 8.0-degrees, between approximately 2.5-degrees and approximately 7.5-degrees, between approximately 3.0-degrees and approximately 7.0-degrees, between approximately 3.5-degrees and approximately 6.5-degrees, between approximately 4.0-degrees and approximately 6.0-degrees, between approximately 4.5-degrees and approximately 5.5-degrees, between approximately 5.0-degrees and approximately 5.0-degrees, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

As depicted in the seventh view 342g, the first connector 342 includes a lateral opening distance 3424a and a material thickness 3424b. The lateral opening distance 3424a may span from a central position of a first lateral opening to a central position of a second lateral opening. The lateral opening distance 3424a may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 6.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 5.5 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 5.0 in, between approximately 1.5 in and approximately 4.5 in, between approximately 2.0 in and approximately 4.0 in, between approximately 2.5 in and approximately 3.5 in, between approximately 3.0 in and approximately 3.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

In some examples, at least a part of the first connector 342 may have the material thickness 3424b as shown in the sixth view 342f. The material thickness 3424b may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 0.5 in, for example, between approximately 0.01 in and approximately 0.49 in, between approximately 0.02 in and approximately 0.48 in, between approximately 0.03 in and approximately 0.47 in, between approximately 0.04 in and approximately 0.46 in, between approximately 0.05 in and approximately 0.45 in, between approximately 0.06 in and approximately 0.44 in, between approximately 0.07 in and approximately 0.43 in, between approximately 0.08 in and approximately 0.42 in, between approximately 0.09 in and approximately 0.41 in, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 0.40 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

As depicted in the eighth view 342h, the first connector 342 includes a cavity end width 3425a and a connector opening width 3425b. The cavity end width 3425a may receive a rod (such as, rod 341 in FIG. 23) to couple the connector 342 to the rod 341. The connector opening width 3425b may receive a component of the system 3 to couple the connector 342 to the component (for example, coupling the connector 342 to the vertical riser 32a). The cavity end width 3425a and the connector opening width 3425b may each be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 2.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 1.9 in, between approximately 0.2 in and approximately 1.8 in, between approximately 0.3 in and approximately 1.7 in, between approximately 0.4 in and approximately 1.6 in, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 1.5 in, between approximately 0.6 in and approximately 1.4 in, between approximately 0.7 in and approximately 1.3 in, between approximately 0.8 in and approximately 1.2 in, between approximately 0.9 in and approximately 1.1 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 1.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases. In some examples, the connector opening 3422b may have a first end of the opening width and a second end of the opening width.

FIGS. 26 and 27 show how fixed lateral connecting rods 33a-b can have corner connectors, which can also be secured using an inserted pin similar to the manner described above with respect to FIG. 23. Additional structure on the corner connectors can be provided to facilitate connection to other portions of the system 3, and to provide strength, rigidity, and aesthetic benefits at the edge of the system 3.

As illustrated in FIG. 26, the end rod 33a may have a rod 330, a first connector 331, fasteners 332a-b, cavities 333a-b, and a second connector 334. The first connector 331 and the second connector 334 may securely join the end rod 33a to another component of the system 3 (such as, the vertical riser 34a in FIG. 13). The first connector 331 and the second connector 334 may include materials, such as, a high-strength polymer such as reinforced polyamide, to ensure a tight, wobble-free fit with the vertical riser.

The fasteners 332a-b may couple the rod 330 to the first connector 331 and the second connector 334, respectively. The fasteners 332a-b may include the same (or substantially similar) materials and dimensions as the fasteners, as described herein.

Along the length of the fixed lateral connecting rod 33a are rod cavities 333a-b. The cavities 333a-b may include the same (or substantially similar) aspects as the cavities 344a-b shown in FIG. 23.

As illustrated in FIG. 27, the end rod 33b may aspects similar to those of FIG. 14, but oriented and configured to correspond to an opposite end of the system 3. In some examples, the end rod 33b may have a rod 335, a first connector 336, fasteners 337a-b, cavities 338a-b, and a second connector 339. The first connector 336 and the second connector 339 may securely join the end rod 33b to another component of the system 3 (such as, the vertical riser 34a in FIG. 13). The first connector 336 and the second connector 339 may include materials, such as, a high-strength polymer such as reinforced polyamide, to ensure a tight, wobble-free fit with the vertical riser.

The fasteners 337a-b may couple the rod 335 to the first connector 336 and the second connector 339, respectively. The fasteners 337a-b may include the same (or substantially similar) materials and dimensions as the fasteners, as described herein.

Along the length of the fixed lateral connecting rod 33a are rod cavities 338a-b. The cavities 338a-b may include the same (or substantially similar) aspects as the cavities 344a-b shown in FIG. 23.

FIGS. 28 and 29 show various view of corner connectors consistent with those in FIG. 26. As illustrated in FIG. 28, a first view 334a, a second view 334b, and a third view 334c depict various perspective views of the connector 334. As illustrated in FIG. 29, a fourth view 334d, a fifth view 334c, a sixth view 334f, a seventh view 334g, and an eighth view 334h show details and cross section views of the connector 334. Even though not shown, the components and aspects as described with respect to connectors 334 may be the same (or substantially similar) to connectors as described herein (such as, connector 142 in FIG. 2, connector 342 in FIG. 23, connectors 331, 334 in FIG. 25, connectors 336, 339 in FIG. 27).

In some examples, the connector 334 may include a c-shaped opening including a width allowing a coupling between the connector 334 and a portion of one or more components of the system 3, as described herein. The opening may have a width to receive the component to which the connector 334 couples. In some examples, the connector 334 may be unable to adjust a position along the component to which the connector 334 attaches, thereby forming a fixed placement as part of the system 3. The connector 334 may allow for placement of the fixed lateral connecting rods, as described herein.

The first connector 334 includes a first component, a second component, and a third component. The first component may provide stabilization to the connector 334 by coupling to a first portion of a vertical riser 34a. The second component may include a cavity to receive a rod (such as, rod 330 in FIG. 26). The third component may include a connection mechanism to couple the connector 334 to a second portion of the vertical riser 34a. In some cases, the first component, second component, and third component may be orthogonal (or substantially orthogonal) from each other.

As depicted in the fourth view 334d, the connector 334 may include a first length 3341a and a separation angle 3341b. In some examples, the first length 3341a may extend from an exterior position of the first component to an end of the third component. The first length 3341a may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 6.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 5.5 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 5.0 in, between approximately 1.5 in and approximately 4.5 in, between approximately 2.0 in and approximately 4.0 in, between approximately 2.5 in and approximately 3.5 in, between approximately 3.0 in and approximately 3.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The separation angle 3341b may be an angle between one or more of the length components of the connector. For example, the separation angle 3341b may be an angle between an edge of the third connector to an edge (or an extension thereof of the first length component. In some examples, the separation angle 3341b may be between approximately 0-degrees and approximately 360-degrees, for example, between approximately 30-degree and approximately 330-degrees, between approximately 60-degrees and approximately 300-degrees, between approximately 90-degrees and approximately 270-degrees, between approximately 120-degrees and approximately 240-degrees, between approximately 150-degrees and approximately 210-degrees, between approximately 180-degrees and approximately 180-degrees, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

As depicted in the fifth view 334e, the first connector 334 includes a cavity angle 3342a, a first through hole angle 3342b, a second through hole angle 3342c, and a connector opening 3342d. The cavity angle 3342a may provide a tapering of the cavity (such as, cavity 3421b in FIG. 25). The tapering may allow for a rod to fit snug into the connector 334. In some examples, the cavity angle 3342a may be between approximately 0-degrees and approximately 10-degrees, for example, between approximately 0.5-degrees and approximately 9.5-degrees, between approximately 1.0-degree and approximately 9-degrees, between approximately 1.5-degrees and approximately 8.5-degrees, between approximately 2.0-degrees and approximately 8.0-degrees, between approximately 2.5-degrees and approximately 7.5-degrees, between approximately 3.0-degrees and approximately 7.0-degrees, between approximately 3.5-degrees and approximately 6.5-degrees, between approximately 4.0-degrees and approximately 6.0-degrees, between approximately 4.5-degrees and approximately 5.5-degrees, between approximately 5.0-degrees and approximately 5.0-degrees, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

In some examples, the first through hole angle 3342b and the second through hole angle 3342c may allow access to a rod fitted within the cavity of the connector 334. For example, the first through hole angle 3342b and the second through hole angle 3342b may allow a fastener to interact with the rod to securely fasten the connector 334 to the rod. In some examples, the first through hole angle 3342b and the second through hole angle 3342c may each be between approximately 0-degrees and approximately 10-degrees, for example, between approximately 0.5-degrees and approximately 9.5-degrees, between approximately 1.0-degree and approximately 9-degrees, between approximately 1.5-degrees and approximately 8.5-degrees, between approximately 2.0-degrees and approximately 8.0-degrees, between approximately 2.5-degrees and approximately 7.5-degrees, between approximately 3.0-degrees and approximately 7.0-degrees, between approximately 3.5-degrees and approximately 6.5-degrees, between approximately 4.0-degrees and approximately 6.0-degrees, between approximately 4.5-degrees and approximately 5.5-degrees, between approximately 5.0-degrees and approximately 5.0-degrees, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

In some examples, the connector opening 3342d may allow for the connector 334 to couple to a portion of one or more components of the system 3, as described herein. As shown in the fifth view 334e, a profile view of the connector opening 3342d is semi-circular, however, other shapes may exist to allow for the connector opening 3342d to receive a component of the system 3. The connector opening 3342d may have an opening length, a depth, and a width, as disclosed herein (for example, as disclosed for connector opening 3422b in FIG. 25).

As depicted in the sixth view 334f, a top view of the connector 334 shows the second length component and the third length component, as disclosed herein. In some examples, the connector 334 may be L-shaped (although, the connector 334 may be a different shape in other embodiments).

As depicted in the seventh view 334g, the first connector 334 includes a second length 3344a, connector opening angle 3344b, and a connector geometry 3344c. The second length 3344a may extend from a first position of the third component to a second position of the third component. The second length 3344a may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 2.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 1.9 in, between approximately 0.2 in and approximately 1.8 in, between approximately 0.3 in and approximately 1.7 in, between approximately 0.4 in and approximately 1.6 in, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 1.5 in, between approximately 0.6 in and approximately 1.4 in, between approximately 0.7 in and approximately 1.3 in, between approximately 0.8 in and approximately 1.2 in, between approximately 0.9 in and approximately 1.1 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 1.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The connector opening angle 3344b may couple the connector 334 to a portion of another component of the system 3, as described herein. In some examples, the connector opening angle 3344b may have dimensions as disclosed herein (for example, as the connector opening angle 3423b in FIG. 25).

The connector geometry 3344c may receive a component of the system 3 (such as, the vertical riser 32a in FIG. 13). In some examples, the connector geometry 3344c may be circular (or semi-circular), polygonal (such as, rectangular, hexagonal, etc.). In some cases, the connector geometry 3344c has a radius. The radius may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 0.5 in, for example, between approximately 0.01 in and approximately 0.49 in, between approximately 0.02 in and approximately 0.48 in, between approximately 0.03 in and approximately 0.47 in, between approximately 0.04 in and approximately 0.46 in, between approximately 0.05 in and approximately 0.45 in, between approximately 0.06 in and approximately 0.44 in, between approximately 0.07 in and approximately 0.43 in, between approximately 0.08 in and approximately 0.42 in, between approximately 0.09 in and approximately 0.41 in, between approximately 0.1 in and approximately 0.40 in, between approximately 0.11 in and approximately 0.39 in, between approximately 0.12 in and approximately 0.38 in, between approximately 0.13 in and approximately 0.37 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

As depicted in the eighth view 334h, the first connector 334 includes a cavity end width 3345a and a third length 3345b. In some examples, the end width 3345a may have dimensions the same (or substantially similar) to the cavity end width 3425a, as disclosed herein (for example, as disclosed in FIG. 25.

The third length 3345b may extend from a first position along the third component to a second position along the third component. The third length 3345b may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 6.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 5.5 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 5.0 in, between approximately 1.5 in and approximately 4.5 in, between approximately 2.0 in and approximately 4.0 in, between approximately 2.5 in and approximately 3.5 in, between approximately 3.0 in and approximately 3.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

FIGS. 30 and 31 show various view of corner connectors consistent with those in FIG. 27. As illustrated in FIG. 30, a first view 336a, a second view 336b, and a third view 336c depict various perspective views of the connector 336. As illustrated in FIG. 31, a fourth view 336d, a fifth view 336c, a sixth view 336f, a seventh view 336g, and an eighth view 336h show details and cross section views of the connector 336. Even though not shown, the components and aspects as described with respect to connectors 336 may be the same (or substantially similar) to connectors as described herein (such as, connector 142, connector 342, 345 in FIG. 23, connectors 331, 334 in FIG. 25, connectors 339 in FIG. 27).

FIG. 31 shows additional details and cross sections of corner connectors consistent with those of FIG. 30. This figure shows how the connectors can help a system superstructure form appropriate angles to accommodate or allow for the entire system to rise from an angled shelf such that the gravity feedback can allow products to slide forward. An entire shelf system can be mounted at an angle to support the dynamic divider system illustrated here. Thus, the connector angles can assist in providing an appropriate angle for different rods and components of the superstructure that rises above the shelf. A gravity feed mat can provide a dynamic aspect for the described system. Products can dynamically move (or migrate) forward at the appropriate time. This can occur without the need for springs, push-bars, or other moving parts. Accordingly, use of a low friction or otherwise slide-allowing mat, combined with use of slidable divider bars, can provide a system with two separate dynamic aspects. Movement of products and of dividers can thus be facilitated to solve retail display and restocking problems.

In some examples, the connector 336 may include a c-shaped opening including a width allowing a coupling between the connector 336 and a portion of one or more components of the system 3, as described herein. The opening may have a width to receive the component to which the connector 336 couples. In some examples, the connector 336 may be unable to adjust a position along the component to which the connector 336 attaches, thereby forming a fixed placement as part of the system 3. The connector 336 may allow for placement of the fixed lateral connecting rods, as described herein.

The connector 336 includes a first component, a second component, and a third component. The first component may provide stabilization to the connector 336 by coupling to a first portion of a vertical riser 34a. The second component may include a cavity to receive a rod (such as, rod 330 in FIG. 27). The third component may include a connection mechanism to couple the connector 336 to a second portion of the vertical riser 34a. In some cases, the first component, second component, and third component may be orthogonal (or substantially orthogonal) from each other.

As depicted in the fourth view 336d, the connector 336 includes a first length 3361a, a second length 3361b, a cavity end width 3361c, and a lateral opening angle 3361d. The first length 3361a may extend from a first position along the first component to a second position along the first component. The first length 3361a may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 6.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 5.5 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 5.0 in, between approximately 1.5 in and approximately 4.5 in, between approximately 2.0 in and approximately 4.0 in, between approximately 2.5 in and approximately 3.5 in, between approximately 3.0 in and approximately 3.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The second length 3361b may extend horizontally from a central axis of the first component to a central axis of a lateral opening along the third component. The second length 3361b may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 6.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 5.5 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 5.0 in, between approximately 1.5 in and approximately 4.5 in, between approximately 2.0 in and approximately 4.0 in, between approximately 2.5 in and approximately 3.5 in, between approximately 3.0 in and approximately 3.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

In some examples, the cavity end width 3361c may have dimensions the same (or substantially similar) to the cavity end width 3425a, as disclosed herein (for example, as disclosed in FIG. 25.

The lateral opening angle 3361d may have dimensions the same (or substantially similar) to the angle as described with respect to the one or more lateral openings 3421c in FIG. 25.

As depicted in the fifth view 336c, the connector 336 includes a third length 3362a, a connector opening width 3362b, and a cavity end angle 3362c. The third length 3362a may extend from a position along the third component to an extrapolated position from the third component. In some examples, the third length 3362a may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 6.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 5.5 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 5.0 in, between approximately 1.5 in and approximately 4.5 in, between approximately 2.0 in and approximately 4.0 in, between approximately 2.5 in and approximately 3.5 in, between approximately 3.0 in and approximately 3.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The connector opening width 3362b may receive a component of the system 3 to couple the connector 336 to the component (for example, coupling the connector 336 to the vertical riser 32a). The connector opening width 3362b may have dimensions as disclosed with respect to connector opening width 3425b in FIG. 25.

The cavity end angle 3362c may be associated with a tapering of a cavity end of the second component. In some examples, an end of the second component may taper. For example, the cavity end may include material surrounding a cavity. The material surrounding the cavity may be flat or taper. The tapering of the cavity end may be partial along the cavity end. For example, the tapering may begin partially across the cavity end and cease at a terminal edge along the cavity end. In some examples, the tapering may be at an angle. The angle may be between approximately 0-degrees and approximately 10-degrees, for example, between approximately 0.5-degrees and approximately 9.5-degrees, between approximately 1.0-degree and approximately 9-degrees, between approximately 1.5-degrees and approximately 8.5-degrees, between approximately 2.0-degrees and approximately 8.0-degrees, between approximately 2.5-degrees and approximately 7.5-degrees, between approximately 3.0-degrees and approximately 7.0-degrees, between approximately 3.5-degrees and approximately 6.5-degrees, between approximately 4.0-degrees and approximately 6.0-degrees, between approximately 4.5-degrees and approximately 5.5-degrees, between approximately 5.0-degrees and approximately 5.0-degrees, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

As depicted in the sixth view 336f, the connector 336 includes a first component angle 3363a. The first component angle 3363a may be associated with an angle between the first component, the second component, and/or the third component. For example, the component angle 3363a may be the angle between the second component and the third component. The component angle 3363a may be between approximately 0-degrees and approximately 360-degrees, for example, between approximately 30-degree and approximately 330-degrees, between approximately 60-degrees and approximately 300-degrees, between approximately 90-degrees and approximately 270-degrees, between approximately 120-degrees and approximately 240-degrees, between approximately 150-degrees and approximately 210-degrees, between approximately 180-degrees and approximately 180-degrees, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

As depicted in the seventh view 336g, the connector 336 includes a second component angle 3364a, a connector geometry 3364b, a fourth length 3364c, a first through hole angle 3364d, a through hole width 3364c, a second through hole angle 3364f, and a cavity angle 3364g. The second component angle 3364a may be associated with an angle between the first component, the second component, and/or the third component. For example, the second component angle 3364a may be the angle between the second component and the third component. The component angle 3364a may include dimensions the same (or substantially similar) to those as disclosed with respect to the first component angle 3363a in FIG. 31.

The connector geometry 3364b may receive a component of the system 3 (such as, the vertical riser 32a in FIG. 13). In some examples, the connector geometry 3364b may have dimensions the same (or substantially similar) to those as disclosed with respect to the connector geometry 3344c in FIG. 29.

The fourth length 3364c may extend from a position along the third component to a position along the second component (for example, to a central position of a through hole along the second component). In some examples, the fourth length 3364c may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 6.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 5.5 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 5.0 in, between approximately 1.5 in and approximately 4.5 in, between approximately 2.0 in and approximately 4.0 in, between approximately 2.5 in and approximately 3.5 in, between approximately 3.0 in and approximately 3.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The first through hole angle 3364d and the second through hole angle 3364f may allow access to a rod fitted within the cavity of the connector 336. For example, the first through hole angle 3364d and the second through hole angle 3364f may allow a fastener to interact with the rod to securely fasten the connector 336 to the rod. In some examples, the first through hole angle 3364d and the second through hole angle 3364f may have dimensions the same (or substantially similar) as those for the first through hole angle 3342b and the second through hole angle 3342c in FIG. 29.

The through hole width 3364e may provide an opening for a fastener to access a rod fitted within the cavity of the connector 336 for coupling the connector 336 to the rod. The through hole width 3364e may include dimensions comparable (for example, larger) than a diameter of the fastener as described herein (such as, fasteners 337a, 337b in FIG. 27.

The cavity angle 3364g may provide a tapering of the cavity (such as, cavity 3421b in FIG. 25). The tapering may allow for a rod to fit snug into the first connector 336. In some examples, the cavity angle 3364g may have dimensions the same (or substantially similar) to those described with respect to cavity angle 3423a in FIG. 25.

As depicted in the eighth view 336h, the connector 336 includes a fifth length 3365a, a third component angle 3365b, a sixth length 3365c, a lateral opening angle 3365d, and a material thickness 3365c. The fifth length 3665a may extend from a position along the first component to a position along the third component. The fifth length 3365a may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 6.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 5.5 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 5.0 in, between approximately 1.5 in and approximately 4.5 in, between approximately 2.0 in and approximately 4.0 in, between approximately 2.5 in and approximately 3.5 in, between approximately 3.0 in and approximately 3.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The third component angle 3365b may be associated with an angle between the first component, the second component, and/or the third component. For example, the third component angle 3365b may be the angle between the first component and the third component. The third component angle 3365b may include dimensions the same (or substantially similar) to those as disclosed with respect to the first component angle 3363a in FIG. 31.

The sixth length 3365c may extend from a first position along the third component to a second position along the third component. In some examples, the sixth length 3365c may be between approximately 0.0 in and approximately 6.0 in, for example, between approximately 0.5 in and approximately 5.5 in, between approximately 1.0 in and approximately 5.0 in, between approximately 1.5 in and approximately 4.5 in, between approximately 2.0 in and approximately 4.0 in, between approximately 2.5 in and approximately 3.5 in, between approximately 3.0 in and approximately 3.0 in, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The lateral opening angle 3365d may allow for a window to identify a portion of a component to which the connector 336 may couple. In some examples, the lateral opening angle 3365d may be between approximately 0-degrees and approximately 20-degrees, for example, between approximately 1-degree and approximately 19-degrees, between approximately 2-degrees and approximately 18-degrees, between approximately 3-degrees and approximately 17-degrees, between approximately 4-degrees and approximately 16-degrees, between approximately 5-degrees and approximately 15-degrees, between approximately 6-degrees and approximately 14-degrees, between approximately 7-degrees and approximately 13-degrees, between approximately 8-degrees and approximately 12-degrees, between approximately 9-degrees and approximately 11-degrees, between approximately 10-degrees and approximately 10-degrees, or any value or range between any of these values or ranges or any value or range bounded by any combination of these values, although values or ranges outside these values or ranges can be used in some cases.

The material thickness 3365e may have dimensions the same (or substantially similar) to those with respect to the material thickness 3424b in FIG. 25.

FIG. 32 shows an exploded view of an alternative embodiment of a system consistent with those described herein. As illustrated in FIG. 32, a system 6 may provide organization capabilities to products placed on a shelving unit. The system 6 may include base supports 61a-b, vertical risers 62a-d, fixed lateral connecting rods 63a-b, dynamic lateral connecting rods 64a-j, mat 65, and support member 67.

In the lower view, the components of the system 6 are shown assembled together in the way they would be used. In this embodiment, the leftmost and rightmost dividing rods also form the edge of the particular module of a system and can be removed such that if two modules are located on adjacent shelves, an edge divider can be omitted from one, such that the edge divider nearest that edge on the other module can function as an edge divider for both adjacent modules. This can reduce dead space and improve a compact display feature when multiple modules of the system 6 are used. In the illustrated embodiment, a grid system of rods or wires is formed at the base or bottom of the module. This can raise a level for a gravity feed mat, thereby allowing better registration or correspondence between math on adjacent shelves and providing other benefits. For example, such a wire system can add to strength energy of a module and prevent deformation during a shipping process, for example. An alternative approach for raising a level of a gravity feed mat is to provide a thicker mat or increase a height of ridges and/or crenellations.

In some examples, the base supports 61a-b may have the same (or substantially similar) aspects as compared to the base supports, as described herein (for example, base supports 11a-b in FIG. 2 and base supports 31a-b in FIG. 13, as described herein).

In some examples, the vertical risers 62a-d may have the same (or substantially similar) aspects as compared to the vertical risers 32a-g in FIG. 13, as described herein.

In some examples, the fixed lateral connecting rods 63a-b, may have the same (or substantially similar) aspects as compared to the fixed lateral connecting rods 33a-b in FIG. 13, as described herein.

In some examples, the dynamic lateral connecting rods 64a-64j may have the same (or substantially similar) aspects as compared to the dynamic lateral connecting rods 34a-k in FIG. 13, as described herein.

In some examples, the mat 65 may have the same (or substantially similar) aspects as compared to the mat 35 in FIG. 13, as described herein.

In some examples, the support member 67 may have the same (or substantially similar) aspects as compared to the support member 37 in FIG. 13, as described herein.

FIG. 33 shows a first view 1000a and a second view 1000b of a set of five components 1001-1005 for a system, such as those described herein. As illustrated in in the first view 1000a, an end on view at a top shows how a superstructure can have one portion angled (for example, outwardly at an obtuse angle) and an opposite portion having a 90° angle from a base grid. In this figure, three portions at the top of the stack are oriented similarly to each other, and two portions at the bottom of the stack are oriented similarly to each other. As illustrated in the second view 1000b, a perspective view of the same stack of superstructure components 1001-1005. Such a compact grouping can be useful for reducing shipping costs and allowing for efficient storage and improving stacking strength for when systems such as these are being stored or shipped.

FIGS. 34 and 35 show various views of a packaging arrangement of the components as described herein. As shown in FIG. 34, a first view 2000a of a set base supports 2005 and a set of dynamic lateral connecting rods 2010 for a system, such as those described herein. As illustrated in the first view 2000a, a perspective view of the base supports 2005 and the dynamic lateral connecting rods 2010 is shown. The base supports 2005 can be in a nestable formation for compact storage or transport as shown. The dynamic lateral connecting rods 2010 may include a first set of rods 2011 and a second set of rods 2012 aligned for compact shipping. Connectors can be pre-installed at either end of the rods and still shipped in a compact manner. The compact grouping of the base supports 2005 and the dynamic lateral connecting rods 2010 can be useful for reducing shipping costs and allowing for efficient storage and improving stacking strength for when systems such as these are being stored or shipped. A second view 3000a illustrates a perspective view of the base supports 2005 and the dynamic lateral connecting rods 2010 packaged for shipping.

FIGS. 36 and 37 show various views of a packaging arrangement of the components as described herein. These end-on views can correspond to the same compact groups illustrated in FIGS. 34 and 35. As shown in FIG. 36, a third view 2000b of top view of the set base supports 2005 and the set of dynamic lateral connecting rods 2010 for a system, such as those described herein. As illustrated in a fourth view 3000b, a top view of the base supports 2005 and the dynamic lateral connecting rods 2010 packaged for shipping. These figures show protruding alignment components 115, which as described above with respect to FIG. 10 can be used to align or register the system with respect to shelving.

Terminology and Additional Considerations

Depending on the embodiment, certain features, acts, events, or functions of any of the systems, processes or algorithms described herein can be performed in a different sequence, can be added, merged, or left out altogether (e.g., not all described features, operations or events are necessary for the practice of the algorithm or the construction of the system).

Conditional language used herein, such as, among others, “can,” “could,” “might,” “may,” “e.g.,” and the like, unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain features, elements, and/or steps are optional. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements, and/or steps are in any way required or that one or more implementations necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without other input or prompting, whether these features, elements, and/or steps are included or are to be always performed. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “having,” and the like are synonymous and are used inclusively, in an open-ended fashion, and do not exclude additional elements, features, acts, operations, and so forth. Also, the term “or” is used in its inclusive sense (and not in its exclusive sense) so that when used, for example, to connect a list of elements, the term “or” means one, some, or all of the elements in the list. Further, the term “each,” as used herein, in addition to having its ordinary meaning, can mean any subset of a set of elements to which the term “each” is applied.

Disjunctive language such as the phrase “at least one of X, Y, Z,” unless specifically stated otherwise, is otherwise understood with the context as used in general to present that an item, term, etc., may be either X, Y, or Z, or any combination thereof (e.g., X, Y, and/or Z). Thus, such disjunctive language is not generally intended to, and should not, imply that certain embodiments require at least one of X, at least one of Y, or at least one of Z to each be present.

Unless otherwise explicitly stated, articles such as “a” or “an” should generally be interpreted to include one or more described items. Accordingly, phrases such as “a device configured to” are intended to include one or more recited devices. Such one or more recited devices can also be collectively configured to carry out the stated recitations. For example, “a processor configured to carry out recitations A, B and C” can include a first processor configured to carry out recitation A working in conjunction with a second processor configured to carry out recitations B and C. Unless otherwise explicitly stated, the terms “set” and “collection” should generally be interpreted to include one or more described items throughout this application. Accordingly, phrases such as “a set of devices configured to” or “a collection of devices configured to” are intended to include one or more recited devices. Such one or more recited devices can also be collectively configured to carry out the stated recitations. For example, “a set of servers configured to carry out recitations A, B and C” can include a first server configured to carry out recitation A working in conjunction with a second server configured to carry out recitations B and C.

As noted above, the disclosed inventions solve various problems. For example, problems can arise from lack of organization, or from too-rigid constraints for shelf organization. Problems can also arise from products not presenting themselves to consumers conveniently at the front of a shelf. The systems described having separator rods and/or a sliding mat can solve these problems. Problems can arise from organization systems not being aligned with a shelf. Accordingly, alignment, organization, and product presentation problems can be resolved with a system having a sliding surface, adjustable rank division bars, and/or features for securing a system to a shelf. Problems can arise when divider rods or connector segments slide loosely or pop off prematurely. However, a connector for connecting rods with a resistance component (e.g., rubber shoe) between connector segments that interfaces with the front of the frame can resolve or mitigate such problems. Problems can arise from organizer systems that do not readily align with shelving, or that use extra hardware for alignment and/or securement. However, if a system includes one or more protrusions, these can be used to address such problems-particularly for shelving that includes arrays of holes that are aligned with the shelf edges. In particular, having two protrusions can provide alignment benefits. A system with protrusions for alignment, one or more front rods (e.g., for preventing products from falling out through the cracks or openings), multiple divider rods, multiple clips, and in some cases a non-sliding pad for the clips, can resolve or mitigate such problems. Problems can arise from a system without options for an engagement structure. For example, a user may desire to slide divider wires freely in some cases, and secure them laterally in other cases. A system with divider wires perpendicular to a front rail and removable non-sliding engagement structure (e.g., rubber shoe) can address or resolve such problems. For example, removing a rubber shoe can allow sliding, while inserting it can prevent sliding. Problems can also arise from inefficient use of retail shelving (from different product widths, non-matched shelving widths, etc.). However, a system for efficient use of retail shelving can resolve or mitigate such problems, including through use of adjustable divider rods, lack of a fixed length so products can straddle shelf seams, etc. Such systems can make better use of lateral space.

Examples of embodiments of the present disclosure can be described in view of the following clauses:

Clause 1. A dynamic, compact presentation system comprising: base supports configured for securement to flat metal shelving; vertical risers connected to the base supports to provide a superstructure that rises above the flat metal shelving to organize and contain an array of products; fixed lateral connecting rods spanning between vertical risers and configured to provide rigid strength to the superstructure and a containment boundary for the array of products; dynamic separator rods spanning between fixed lateral connecting rods and configured to adjustably attach thereto, thereby forming columns for organizing the array of products, columns being formed between adjacent separator rods and each column having a dynamic width that can change as an adjacent separator rod is adjusted to a different position along one or more fixed lateral connecting rods; and a low friction sliding mat configured to cover the flat metal shelving and extend beneath the superstructure such that products arranged on the mat and in the columns of the superstructure can readily slide down by gravity, as constrained by the lateral connecting rods.

Clause 2. The system of Clause 1, wherein the base supports comprise protrusions configured to engage with recesses in the flat metal shelving.

Clause 3. The system of Clause 1, wherein the base supports comprise flat plates having holes configured to accept fasteners.

Clause 4. The system of Clause 1, wherein the vertical risers comprise one or more metal rods.

Clause 5. The system of Clause 1, wherein the fixed lateral connecting rods comprise one or more metal rods.

Clause 6. The system of Clause 1, wherein the vertical risers and the fixed lateral connecting rods comprise one or more metal rods connected together to form a ridged metal frame sized to correspond to lateral dimensions of a corresponding flat metal shelf.

Clause 7. The system of Clause 1, wherein the dynamic lateral connecting rods comprise a thin elongate portion and at least one tip portion configured to connect the elongate portion such that the dynamic lateral connecting rod can connect to and slide laterally along multiple fixed lateral connecting rods, thereby providing a dynamic column width for at least one of the columns for organizing the array of products.

Clause 8. The system of Clause 7, wherein the tip portion comprises a connector having a first elongate opening configured to receive an end of the elongate portion and a second elongate opening transverse to the first elongate opening and configured to interface with at least one fixed lateral connecting rod.

Clause 9. The system of Clause 8, further comprising a transverse fastener configured to secure the connector to the elongate portion of the dynamic lateral connecting rod.

Clause 10. The system of Clause 8, wherein the second elongate opening is configured to only partially surround a fixed lateral connecting rod such that the connector can be snapped on prior to sliding laterally.

Clause 11. The system of Clause 1, wherein the superstructure and the base supports are configured to permit multiple systems to stack together for compact storage and shipping.

Clause 12. A movable shelving and product adjustment system comprising: a frame configured to contain ranks of uniformly-shaped products; a gravity-based product movement feature comprising a low friction surface positioned to interact with a surface of each product and allow each product to slide laterally and downwardly when not obstructed by an intervening product; a manual column width adjustment feature configured to shift rank division bars laterally, thereby adjusting rank width to accommodate different rank widths; and a securement feature configured to secure the system to a shelf such that products can slide while the frame remains in place with respect to the shelf.

Clause 13. A connector, comprising: a first elongate opening configured to receive an end of an elongate portion of a dynamic lateral connecting rod; a second elongate opening transverse to the first elongate opening and configured to interface with at least one fixed lateral connecting rod, wherein the second elongate opening comprises: a first segment; and a second segment, wherein the first segment and the second segment each comprise lateral axes aligned along a same lateral axis and separated by a distance, wherein the first segment and the second segment are configured to receive a fixed lateral connecting rod along the same lateral axis; and a resistance component, coupled to the first elongate opening, and configured to increase resistance between the fixed lateral connecting rod and the connector when the fixed lateral connecting rod is partially surrounded by the first segment and the second segment.

Clause 14. The connector of Clause 13, wherein the resistance component extends from an end cap coupled of the connector, wherein a height of the resistance component overlaps with an opening width of each the first segment and the second segment.

Clause 15. The connector of Clause 13, wherein the distance between the first segment and the second segment comprises the resistance component.

Clause 16. The connector of Clause 13, wherein the first segment and the second segment are configured to partially surround the fixed lateral connecting rod such that the connector can be snapped on to the fixed lateral connecting rod and the resistance component restrains a position of the connector.

Clause 17. An adjustable system for store shelf organization comprising: metal rod structure configured to rigidly connect to standard shelving having holes; multiple protrusions extending downward into the holes to align the metal rod structure with the shelving; at least two metal front rods extending laterally and configured to prevent products from falling off the shelving or out of the metal rod structure; multiple divider rods configured for perpendicular connection to an upper front rod of the at least two metal front rods; and multiple clips configured to establish the perpendicular connection by clipping to the upper front at any lateral position and using a non-sliding pad to maintain that position.

Clause 18. A wireframe divider system comprising: a wireframe structure configured to connect to and sit on a standard store shelf, the structure comprising a perimeter wire structure and at least one adjustable divider wire; the divider wire having a formed connector configured to connect to and hold the divider wire perpendicular to the perimeter wire structure; and the formed connector configured to engage a front wire of the perimeter wire structure with a removable, non-sliding engagement structure.

Clause 19. The wireframe divider system of Clause 18, wherein the removable, non-sliding engagement structure comprises at least two grooves and a rubber pad.

Clause 20. The wireframe divider system of Clause 18, wherein the perimeter wire structure is configured for compact stacking with identical structures to facilitate shipping.

Clause 21. The wireframe divider system of Clause 18, further comprising protrusions to engage shelf.

Clause 22. The wireframe divider system of Clause 18, further comprising connectors shaped for engagement with round bottles.

Clause 23. A system for efficient use of retail shelving, the system comprising: multiple superstructure frames configured to be secured to and to support products on standard shelving units having lateral shelf widths; each superstructure frame having front and back rails and multiple divider rods configured to attach to the front and back rails at any lateral position along the rails; the divider rods configured for adjustment and repositioning to match different product widths over time; the multiple superstructure frames configured for installation without a fixed lateral divider between each frame, such that products can straddle a seam between adjacent standard shelving units.

Clause 24. The system of Clause 23, wherein the front and back rails are configured to align in a compact, nestable formation when being shipped.

Clause 25. The system of Clause 23, wherein each of the divider rods comprises at least one connector, wherein the at least one connector comprises a slot configured to connect the divider rod to the front and back rails such that the divider rod can slide laterally along the front and back rails.

Clause 26. The system of Clause 25, wherein the at least one connector comprises a resistance component configured to provide friction between the at least one connector and the front and back rails to prevent sliding and allow adjustment of the divider rods.

Clause 27. The system of Clause 25, wherein the at least one connector is configured to hold the divider rods perpendicular to the front and back rails.

Clause 28. The system of Clause 25, wherein the connectors are shaped to partially wrap around a product being displayed by a corresponding superstructure frame.

Clause 29. The system of Clause 23, further comprising a sliding mat configured to allow products to migrate forward.

Clause 30. The system of Clause 23, wherein the multiple superstructure frames further comprise protrusions configured to provide alignment.

Clause 31. The system of Clause 23, wherein the front rails comprise at least two rails positioned to prevent products from falling.

Clause 32. The system of Clause 23, wherein two of the multiple superstructure frames each comprise an end assembly configured to prevent products displayed on the superstructure frames from moving laterally off the standard shelving units.

While the above detailed description has shown, described, and pointed out novel features as applied to various embodiments, it can be understood that various omissions, substitutions, and changes in the form and details of the devices or algorithms illustrated can be made without departing from the spirit of the disclosure. As can be recognized, certain embodiments described herein can be embodied within a form that does not provide all of the features and benefits set forth herein, as some features can be used or practiced separately from others. The scope of certain embodiments disclosed herein is indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. All changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.

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