阅读说明：本技术 用于商品展示装置的低压电力系统 (Low-voltage power system for commodity display device ) 是由 D.S.布雷斯洛 S.梅 于 2019-01-25 设计创作，主要内容包括：公开了一种低压电力系统(100),该低压电力系统(100)具有配装在商品展示装置(10)的货架(12)的前部上的轨道构件(102),其中该轨道构件(102)具有位于轨道构件(102)的上通道(116)内的一对导电构件(150)。该轨道构件(102)可向各种低压电力装置(200)供电。(A low voltage power system (100) is disclosed, the low voltage power system (100) having a track member (102) fitted on a front portion of a shelf (12) of a merchandise display device (10), wherein the track member (102) has a pair of electrically conductive members (150) located within an upper channel (116) of the track member (102). The track member (102) can supply power to various low voltage power devices (200).)

1. A low voltage power system for a merchandise display device, comprising:

a track member comprising:

a shelf engagement member extending between a first end of the rail member and a second end of the rail member opposite the first end, wherein the shelf engagement member is configured to contact an upper surface of a first shelf of the merchandise display device, wherein the shelf engagement member includes a front end configured to be adjacent a front side of the first shelf of the merchandise display device,

a power connector portion attached to the front end of the shelf engagement member and extending from the first end to the second end of the track member, wherein the power connector portion comprises an upper surface, a front surface, a rear surface opposite the front surface, and a recess opposite the upper surface, wherein the recess comprises a pair of upper channels comprising a first upper channel on a first inner recess surface opposite the front surface and a second upper channel on a second inner recess surface opposite the rear surface, and

a first conductive member secured in the first upper channel and a second conductive member secured in the second upper channel, wherein the first and second conductive members deliver power to at least one low voltage device.

2. The low voltage power system of claim 1, wherein the first and second conductive members are continuous along substantially an entire length of the track member, wherein the entire length is defined as a distance from the first end of the track member to the second end of the track member.

3. The low voltage power system of claim 1, wherein an end cap is secured within a recess of the first or second end of the rail member.

4. The low voltage power system of claim 1, wherein the track member comprises a label display holder, wherein the label display holder extends below the shelf engagement member and includes a central channel configured to secure a product label.

5. The low voltage power system of claim 4, wherein a receiving member extends rearwardly from a lower edge of the label display holder, wherein the receiving member is configured to receive a light emitting diode lighting assembly to illuminate a second shelf below the first shelf.

6. The low voltage power system of claim 1, wherein the low voltage power system has a voltage of less than 24 volts.

7. The low voltage power system of claim 1, wherein the at least one low voltage device comprises a plurality of low voltage power devices.

8. The low voltage power system of claim 1, wherein the at least one low voltage device is powered anywhere along the length of the track member.

9. The low voltage power system of claim 1, wherein the shelf engagement member comprises a pair of elongated slots extending through the shelf engagement member, wherein each slot of the pair of elongated slots receives an engagement member from a product management system, wherein the product management system includes a pusher system.

10. The low voltage power system of claim 9, wherein the shelf engagement member is located below a front rail of the product management system.

11. The low voltage power system of claim 1, wherein the first and second conductive members each have a rectangular cross-sectional shape.

12. The low voltage power system of claim 1, wherein the at least one low voltage device is a light emitting tab, wherein the light emitting tab includes a tag holder, an array of light emitting diodes secured in a tab holder, a first conductive spring contact engaged with a first conductive member, and a second conductive spring contact engaged with a second conductive member.

13. A low voltage power system for a merchandise display device, comprising:

a track member comprising:

a shelf engagement member extending between a first end of the rail member and a second end of the rail member opposite the first end, wherein the shelf engagement member is configured to contact an upper surface of a first shelf of the merchandise display device, wherein the shelf engagement member includes a front end configured to be adjacent a front side of the first shelf of the merchandise display device,

a power connector portion attached to the front end of the shelf engagement member and extending from the first end to the second end of the track member, wherein the power connector portion comprises an upper surface, a front surface, a rear surface opposite the front surface, and a recess opposite the upper surface, wherein the recess comprises a pair of upper channels comprising a first upper channel on a first inner recess surface opposite the front surface and a second upper channel on a second inner recess surface opposite the rear surface,

a first conductive member secured in the first upper channel and a second conductive member secured in the second upper channel, wherein the first and second conductive members deliver power to at least one low voltage device, wherein the first conductive member and the second conductive member are continuous along substantially an entire length of the track member, wherein the entire length is defined as a distance from the first end to the second end, and

wherein the low voltage power system has a voltage of less than 24 volts.

14. The low voltage power system of claim 13, wherein the track member comprises a label display holder, wherein the label display holder extends below the shelf engagement member and includes a central channel configured to secure a product label.

15. The low voltage power system of claim 14, wherein a receiving member extends rearwardly from a lower edge of the label display holder, wherein the receiving member is configured to receive a light emitting diode lighting assembly to illuminate a second shelf below the first shelf.

16. The low voltage power system of claim 13, wherein the at least one low voltage device is a lighted product projector, wherein the lighted product projector includes a platform for supporting a product, a first electrical contact engaged with a first conductive member, a second electrical contact engaged with a second conductive member, and a plurality of light emitting diodes illuminated under the product.

17. A low voltage power system for a merchandise display device, comprising:

a track member comprising:

a shelf engagement member extending between a first end of the rail member and a second end of the rail member opposite the first end, wherein the shelf engagement member is configured to contact an upper surface of a first shelf of the merchandise display device, wherein the shelf engagement member includes a front end configured to be adjacent a front side of the first shelf of the merchandise display device,

a power connector portion attached to the front end of the shelf engagement member and extending from the first end to the second end of the track member, wherein the power connector portion comprises an upper surface, a front surface, a rear surface opposite the front surface, and a recess opposite the upper surface, wherein the recess comprises a pair of upper channels comprising a first upper channel on a first inner recess surface opposite the front surface and a second upper channel on a second inner recess surface opposite the rear surface,

a first conductive member secured in the first upper channel and a second conductive member secured in the second upper channel, wherein the first and second conductive members deliver power to at least one low voltage device, an

Wherein the at least one low voltage device includes a first spring contact engaged with the first conductor member and a second spring contact engaged with the second conductor member, wherein the first spring contact and the second spring contact provide an electrical connection to supply power to the low voltage device and a mechanical connection to secure the low voltage device to the power connector portion.

18. The low voltage power system of claim 17, wherein the first and second conductive members each comprise a plurality of components intermittently disposed within the power connector portion.

19. The low voltage power system of claim 17, wherein the first and second conductive members are continuous along substantially an entire length of the track member, wherein the entire length is defined as a distance from the first end to the second end.

20. The low voltage power system of claim 17, wherein the track member comprises a label display holder, wherein the label display holder extends below the shelf engagement member and includes a central channel configured to secure a product label.

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates generally to power systems, and more particularly, in one aspect of the invention, to a low voltage power system that delivers power to at least one low voltage power device on a shelf of a merchandise display device.

Background

In many exemplary power/signal systems, in some cases, it may be desirable to power many devices on the shelves of a merchandise display device. Furthermore, in some cases, it may be desirable to produce a dynamic or flexible system that allows devices to be migrated, added, and removed from the power/signal system while supplying power to many devices.

Disclosure of Invention

The present disclosure may relate to a low voltage power system for a merchandise display device, the system including a track member including a shelf engagement member extending between a first end thereof and a second end opposite the first end, wherein the shelf engagement member is configured to contact an upper surface of a first shelf of the merchandise display device. The shelf engagement member may include a front end configured to be adjacent to a front side of a first shelf of the merchandise display device. A power connector portion may be attached to the front end of the rack engaging member and extend from the first end to the second end of the rail member, wherein the power connector portion includes an upper surface, a front surface, a rear surface opposite the front surface, and a recess opposite the upper surface. The recess may include a pair of upper channels, wherein the pair of upper channels includes a first upper channel on a first inner recess surface opposite the front surface and a second upper channel on a second inner recess surface opposite the back surface. The first conductive member may be secured in the first upper channel and the second conductive member may be secured in the second upper channel, wherein the first and second conductive members deliver power to the at least one low voltage device.

Other aspects of the present disclosure may be directed to a low voltage power system wherein the first and second conductive members are continuous along substantially an entire length of the track member, wherein the entire length is defined as a distance from the first end of the track member to the second end of the track member. The first conductive member and the second conductive member may each have a rectangular cross-sectional shape. In addition, an end cap may be secured within the recess of the first or second end of the rail member. The track member may include a label display holder, wherein the label display holder extends from a lower surface of the shelf engagement member and includes a central channel configured to secure a product label. A receiving member may extend rearwardly from a lower edge of the label display holder, wherein the receiving member is configured to receive a light emitting diode lighting assembly to illuminate a second shelf below the first shelf.

Other aspects of the present disclosure may relate to a low voltage power system with a voltage below 24 volts. In addition, the low voltage power system may simultaneously power a plurality of low voltage power devices, wherein each low voltage device may be powered anywhere along the length of the track member. The shelf engagement member of the track member may include a pair of elongated slots extending through the shelf engagement member, wherein each slot of the pair of elongated slots receives an engagement member from a product management system, wherein the product management system includes a pusher system. The shelf engagement member may be located below a front rail of the product management system. The low voltage device may be a light emitting tab, wherein the light emitting tab includes a label holder, an array of light emitting diodes secured in a tab holder, a first conductive spring contact engaged with a first conductive member, and a second conductive spring contact engaged with a second conductive member.

Other aspects of the present disclosure may be directed to a low voltage power system wherein the at least one low voltage device is a lighted product light projector, wherein the lighted product light projector includes a platform for supporting a product, a first electrical contact engaged with a first conductive member, a second electrical contact engaged with a second conductive member, and a plurality of light emitting diodes that emit light under the product. The at least one low voltage device may include a first spring contact engaged with the first conductor member and a second spring contact engaged with the second conductor member, wherein the first spring contact and the second spring contact provide an electrical connection to supply power to the low voltage device and a mechanical connection to secure the low voltage device to the power connector portion. The first and second power connectors may each include a plurality of components intermittently disposed within the power connector portion.

Drawings

The present invention and certain advantages thereof are more fully understood by reading the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

fig. 1 shows a partial isometric view of an exemplary low voltage power system disclosed herein;

FIG. 2 illustrates a partial front perspective view of a merchandise display device with the low voltage power system of FIG. 1 disclosed herein;

FIG. 3 shows an exploded isometric view of a merchandise display device with the low voltage power system of FIG. 1 disclosed herein;

FIG. 4 shows a partially exploded isometric view of a merchandise display device with the low voltage power system of FIG. 1 disclosed herein;

FIG. 5 shows a bottom perspective view of the low voltage power system of FIG. 1 with a power cord attached;

fig. 6 illustrates an isometric view of the exemplary low voltage power system of fig. 1 disclosed herein;

fig. 7 illustrates a top view of the exemplary low voltage power system of fig. 1 disclosed herein;

FIG. 8 illustrates a side view of the exemplary low voltage power system of FIG. 1 disclosed herein;

fig. 9 illustrates a partial isometric view of an alternative embodiment of the exemplary low voltage power system of fig. 1 disclosed herein;

FIG. 10 shows an exploded isometric view of a light emitting tab engaged with the low voltage power system of FIG. 1 disclosed herein;

FIG. 11A illustrates a front view of a light emitting tab engaged with the low voltage power system of FIG. 1 disclosed herein;

FIG. 11B shows a top view of a light emitting tab engaged with the low voltage power system of FIG. 1 disclosed herein;

FIG. 11C illustrates a right side view of a light emitting tab engaged with the low voltage power system of FIG. 1 disclosed herein;

fig. 12 shows an isometric view of a light emitting tab engaged with the low voltage power system of fig. 1 disclosed herein;

FIG. 13 illustrates a side cross-sectional view of the low voltage power system of FIG. 1 disclosed herein with a light emitting tab engaged;

FIG. 14 shows a partial isometric view of a merchandise display device with the low voltage power system of FIG. 1 disclosed herein, wherein the low voltage power system is engaged with a light emitting product light projector;

FIG. 15 shows a side cross-sectional view of the low voltage power system of FIG. 1 disclosed herein with a light-emitting product light projector engaged;

FIG. 16 shows a partial isometric view of a merchandise display device with the low voltage power system of FIG. 1 disclosed herein with a product light projector that emits light;

FIG. 17 illustrates a partial isometric view of a merchandise display device with the low voltage power system of FIG. 1 disclosed herein with a product light projector that emits light;

FIG. 18 illustrates a partial isometric view of a merchandise display device with the low voltage power system of FIG. 1 disclosed herein with an electronic product tag;

FIG. 19 illustrates a partial isometric view of a merchandise display device with the low voltage power system of FIG. 1 disclosed herein with an electronic product tag; and

fig. 20 shows a side cross-sectional view of the low voltage power system of fig. 1 with an electronic product tag as disclosed herein.

Detailed Description

In the following description of various example structures of the invention, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration various structures of the invention. In addition, it is to be understood that other specific arrangements of parts and structures may be utilized and structural and functional modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, although the terms "top" and "bottom" and the like may be used in this specification to describe various example features and elements of the invention, these terms are used herein for convenience, e.g., in accordance with the example orientations shown in the figures and/or the orientations in typical applications. Nothing in this specification should be construed as requiring a specific three dimensional or spatial orientation of structures in order to fall within the scope of the invention. The reader is aware that the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.

In one exemplary aspect of the invention, a low voltage power system may comprise a track member attached to a shelf of a merchandise display device, wherein the low voltage power system comprises a configuration of electrically conductive members arranged to provide power and/or signal distribution to the low voltage power device. The rail member may be attached to the front, back and/or sides of the shelf of the merchandise display device. The track member may include a shelf engagement member, and a power connector portion, wherein the power connector portion may be attached to (or extend from) a front end of the shelf engagement member and include a recess. The recess of the power connector portion may include a pair of upper channels that may secure the conductive member to the track member. The low voltage power device may be connected to the conductive member at any location along the length of the track member. Typically, low voltage power systems and low voltage power devices may have voltages below about 24 volts.

Fig. 1 illustrates a partial view of an exemplary low voltage power system 100 including a track member 102 and a pair of conductive members 150. The track member 102 may have a first end 104 and a second end 106 opposite the first end 104. The track member 102 may further include a shelf engagement member 108, the shelf engagement member 108 for effecting a secure attachment with the shelf 12 of the merchandise display device 10, as shown in fig. 2-4, and extending between the first end 104 and the second end 106. The shelf engagement member 108 may comprise a flat surface in contact with the upper surface of the shelf 12 that may be attached to the shelf 12 by adhesive, magnetic attraction, or other similar means. Alternatively or alternatively, the shelf engagement members 108 may be secured to the shelves 12 by a product management system 14, described in further detail below. The shelf-engaging members 108 may also have a rear end 110 and a front end 112. The power connector portion 114 may be connected to and extend forward from the front end 112 of the shelf engagement member 108 and extend from the first end 104 to the second end 106 along the entire length of the track member 102. The power connector portion 114 may include a front surface 113, a rear surface 115 opposite the front surface, and an upper surface 119. The power connector portion 114 may be connected to the shelf engagement member 108 along a rear surface 115 of the power connector portion 114. The front surface 113 and the back surface 115 may have the same cross-sectional length, and, in some embodiments, the upper surface 119 may have the same cross-sectional length as the front surface 113 or the back surface 115.

A pair of conductive members 150 may be secured to the track member 102 along a pair of upper channels 116 located within the recesses 118 of the power connector portion 114. The pair of upper channels 116 may include a first upper channel 116A located on a first interior recess surface opposite the front surface 113 and a second upper channel 116B located on a second interior recess surface opposite the back surface 115. The conductive member 150 may deliver the necessary power to a plurality of low voltage devices engaged with the conductive member 150. Each conductive member 150 may be inserted into a respective upper channel 116 from either end 104, 106 of the track member 102. Each conductive member or bus bar 150 may be a continuous member, extending along the entire length of the upper channel 116, or extending along substantially the entire length of the track member 102. For example, as shown in fig. 1, the length of the conductive member 150 may be the length of the track member 102 minus the offset distance from one of the ends 104, 106 to allow room for an end cap 160, as shown in fig. 4 and 5, which end cap 160 may be secured in the recess 118 at each end 104, 106. In other embodiments, the length of the conductive member 150 may be at least 90% of the length of the track member 102, or at least 60% of the length of the track member 102.

Further, a label display holder 120 may be attached near the front end 112 of the shelf engagement member 108, wherein the label display holder 120 may extend below the shelf engagement member 108. The rear surface of the label display holder 120 may contact the front edge of the shelf 12 of the merchandise display device and assist in positioning the track member 102 on the shelf 12. The label display holder 120 may have a central channel 122 to secure a product label, price label, or other similar material to facilitate describing the product on the merchandise display 10. Further, the label display holder 120 may have a receiving member 126 extending rearwardly from a lower edge 124 of the label display holder 120. The receiving member 126 may also have a lower channel 128 extending along the length of the track member 102. The receiving member 126 may secure a lighting assembly 22, such as a light emitting diode lighting assembly, to illuminate a second shelf below the shelf 12 having the low voltage power system 100 as shown in fig. 5. Alternatively or optionally, the lighting assembly 22 may be secured to an upper region of the track member 102 to illuminate the shelf 12 above the low voltage power system 100. Further, the receiving member 126 may be oriented such that any light from the lighting assembly 22 may be directed to the front of the rack under the rack 12 having the low voltage power system 100. As shown in fig. 5, the receiving member 126 may have an opening 131 of the lower channel 128, the opening 131 facing downward opposite the upper surface of the shelf engaging member 108 and facing rearward away from the front surface 113 of the power connector portion 114.

Additionally, the low voltage power system 100 may be powered by a power cord 24 connected to a power source. The power cord 24 may be located under the shelf 12 or in another area of the merchandise display device 10 and provide power to the conductive member 150. The power cord 24 may be introduced into and out of the track member 102 through one of the ends 104, 106 via the end cap 160 or from the recess 118. The power cord 24 may also provide power to the lighting assembly 22. Alternatively, the low voltage power system 100 may be powered by a battery or other local power source. Alternatively, the low voltage power system 100 may be powered by a low voltage power supply such as that disclosed in U.S. patent application 14/254,873 (now U.S. patent 9,360,196), filed on even 7/6/2016, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

Fig. 2 shows an embodiment of a low voltage power system 100 mounted on an exemplary merchandise display 10, while fig. 3 and 4 show exploded views of the low voltage power system 100 assembled to a shelf 12 of the merchandise display 10. As shown in fig. 2, each low voltage power system 100 may provide power to a plurality of low voltage devices 200, 250, 300 through electrical contacts on the low voltage devices that engage the conductive member 150. The low pressure devices 200, 250, 300 may be attached anywhere along the rail member 102 or may be adjacent to the rail member 102. Because the conductive member 150 extends along the length of the track member 102, low voltage power devices may be powered by the system 100 at any location along the length of the track member 102. The low voltage power devices 200, 250, 300 powered by the system 100 may include illuminated tabs and signs, illuminated product projectors, electronic shelf labels, motor driven display elements such as rotating devices, light emitting diode screens, information boards, or the like. Other devices that may be powered may include devices that are currently powered by batteries, such as coupon dispensers. The devices 200, 250, 300 will be described in more detail below, but of course the devices are not limited to those shown in the figures.

As shown in fig. 2, 3, and 4, the low voltage power system 100 may work in conjunction with a product management system 14, which product management system 14 may include a plurality of dividers 16 for separating products 20 on shelves 12 and/or a pusher system 15 for holding products near the front of the shelves 12, as is well known to those skilled in the art. Exemplary product management systems 14 may be, for example, the product management systems disclosed in U.S. patent application 11/684,253 (now U.S. patent 8,627,965) filed 3/9/2007 and U.S. patent application 13/542419 (now U.S. patent 8,739,984) filed 7/5/2012, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. The shelf-engaging members 108 may include a plurality of elongated slots 130 through the shelf-engaging members 108. The elongated slots 130 may be arranged in pairs and, as shown in the exemplary embodiment of fig. 6, the shelf engagement members 108 may have multiple pairs of elongated slots 130. The elongated slot 130 may be aligned with a pattern of holes arranged along the shelves 12 of the merchandise display 10. By aligning the elongated slot 130 with the pattern of apertures, the engagement members of the front rail portion 18 of the product management system 14 may pass through the elongated slot 130 and into the shelves 12 of the merchandise display device 10, thereby allowing the low voltage power system 100 and the product management system 14 to work together for efficient merchandise display. When the product management system 14 is used with the low voltage power system 100, the shelf engagement members 108 may be located below the front rail portion 18 of the product management system 14. The low voltage power system 100 and the track members 102 may also extend to the front of the product management system 14 to avoid any interference with the product management system 14.

As shown in fig. 6-9, the low voltage power system 100 includes a power connector portion 114 having a recess 118, the recess 118 having an opening on a lower portion of the power connector portion 114 opposite an upper surface 119. A pair of upper channels 116 extend along the length of the power connector 114. The upper via 116 may have a shape corresponding to the conductive member 150. For example, as shown, each upper channel 116 and each conductive member 150 may have a rectangular cross-sectional shape. Alternatively, the upper channel 116 and the conductive member 150 may have any cross-sectional shape, such as circular, square, oval, or other geometric shape. In addition, each upper channel 116 may have tabs 117 at both its top and bottom to hold the conductive member 150 in place. The upper channels 116 may be substantially parallel to each other such that the conductive members 150 are configured substantially parallel to each other. Alternatively, the upper channel 116 and the conductive member 150 may be oriented substantially perpendicular to each other or at an angle to each other.

Further, the power connector portion 114 may have an exterior rear surface 115 adjacent the shelf-engaging member 108, the exterior rear surface 115 forming an acute angle with the shelf-engaging member 108. For example, the acute angle between the rear surface 115 and the shelf-engaging member 108 may be about 65 degrees, or in the range of 45 degrees to 80 degrees. Further, the label display holder 120 may have a front surface 121 that is substantially parallel to the rear surface 115 of the power connector portion 114. As described above, the receiving member 126 may extend from the lower edge 123 of the label display holder 120. The receiving member 126 may be a pair of substantially parallel walls 127 that extend downward on either side of the lower channel 128. The parallel walls 127 may have different lengths or may have the same length. Each wall 127 may have a tab 129 extending substantially perpendicular to each wall 127 to help secure the lighting assembly 22 or other device that may be mounted within the lower channel 128.

The power connector portion 114 may also include a pair of engagement members 132 located below the upper channel 116, the pair of engagement members 132 facilitating securing the low voltage power device to the track member 102. The engagement member 132 may be an outward channel as shown in fig. 8 or an inward channel as shown in fig. 9. The engagement member 132 may have a lower surface 133 to aid in attaching the low voltage power device to the rail member 102.

The conductive member 150 may be constructed of any material, shape, form or type of conductive material known to those skilled in the art that supports electrical distribution, such as copper or brass. The conductive member 150 may also be a wire, rod or plate, or other surface and material that supports power distribution. As described above, each conductive member 150 may be continuous and made of a single piece of material, respectively. Alternatively, the conductive member may be a plurality of components that may be intermittently disposed within the upper channel 116.

The track member 102 may be constructed of a single unitary piece and formed of a polymer or other non-conductive material. Track member 102 can be formed by a variety of techniques, such as by a thin-walled extrusion process or a molding process. The rail member 102 may be subjected to additional machining or other finishing processes.

As described above, the low voltage power system 100 may deliver power to various low power devices. Fig. 10-13 illustrate an exemplary low power device in the form of a light emitting tab 200. The light emitting tab 200 includes a tab clip 202 that may form a base of the light emitting tab 200, and a pair of conductive contacts 210 that may wrap around each side of the tab clip 202, wherein each conductive contact 210 includes a spring contact 212 that extends upward from an upper surface of the conductive contact 210. Each spring contact 212 engages a respective conductive member 150 of the low voltage power system 100. The conductive contact 210 may extend along a majority of the length of the light emitting tab 200, while the spring contact 212 may extend along only a portion of the length of the light emitting tab 200. For example, the length of the spring contact 212 may be 10% to 35% of the length of the light emitting tab 200, while in other embodiments, the length of the spring contact 212 may be 15% to 25% of the length of the light emitting tab 200. The spring contacts 212 may provide the electrical connection with the conductive member 150 and the mechanical connection, such as a friction fit, required to secure the light emitting tab 200 to the rail member 102. Alternatively, the spring contacts 212 may simply provide an electrical connection with the conductive member 150. The illuminated tab 200 may include an array of a plurality of light emitting diodes 220 or other light sources secured within the lower opening 204 of the tab clip 202, and a label holder 216 attached to the tab clip 202. The light emitting diodes, when illuminated, help draw the consumer's attention to the product and display any relevant information about the product to the consumer.

Fig. 14-17 illustrate a light-emitting product projector 250 powered by the low voltage power system 100. The product light projector 250 may have electrical contacts 254 similar to the illumination tab 200 so that they engage the conductive member 150 of the low voltage power system 100. The product projector 250 may include a platform 252 that supports the product 20, the platform 252 extending outwardly to a position beyond the front peripheral edge of the rail member 102 and rearwardly to a position beyond the rear end 110 of the shelf engaging member 108. The platform 252 may have a plurality of light emitting diodes or other light sources that illuminate the platform 252 beneath the products 20. For example, the platform 252 may extend from the front of the shelf 12 to the rear of the shelf 12 along the entire length of a row of products. The platform 252 may include a transparent or translucent surface.

Another example of a low voltage device that interfaces with the low voltage power system 100 may be an electronic product tag 300 as shown in fig. 18-20. The electronic product tag 300 may have electrical contacts 302 similar to the illumination tab 200 such that the contacts engage the conductive member 150 of the low voltage power system 100. The electronic product tag 300 may also have a mounting structure 304 that extends below the electrical contacts 302 and forward to a support surface 306 that holds an electronic tag 308. The support surface 306 may be substantially parallel to the front surface 121 of the label display holder 120 when the electronic product label 300 is engaged with the track member 102.

The reader should understand that these specific examples are set forth merely to illustrate examples of the invention, and they should not be construed as limiting the invention. Many variations in the lighting assembly may be made based on the specific structure described above without departing from the present invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that many variations and alternatives to the above-described systems and methods may be made. The spirit and scope of the invention should, therefore, be construed broadly as set forth in the appended claims.