Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

A merchandise display system comprising:

• a tray configured to receive packages, the tray having a perforated portion configured to provide an opening;
• a pusher mechanism comprising:
• a first spring configured to bias the pusher mechanism;
• a pusher paddle comprising a guide panel defining a guide panel plane, a first folding panel defining a first folding panel plane, a second folding panel defining a second folding panel plane, and a second spring configured to bias the first folding panel and the second folding panel such that the first folding panel plane and the second folding panel plane are parallel to the guide panel plane;
• wherein the first folding panel and the second folding panel are configured to pivot on the pusher mechanism;
• and
• wherein the first folding panel and the second folding panel of the pusher mechanism permit the pusher mechanism to be placed into the opening in the tray and the first folding panel, the second folding panel and the guide panel forming the pusher paddle are configured to provide for a surface for biasing the packages.

A method for displaying merchandise comprising:

• providing a tray configured to receive packages, the tray having a perforated portion configured to provide an opening;
• providing a pusher mechanism comprising:
• a first spring configured to bias the pusher mechanism;
• a pusher paddle comprising a guide panel defining a guide panel plane, a first folding panel defining a first folding panel plane, a second folding panel defining a second folding panel plane, and a second spring configured to bias the first folding panel and the second folding panel such that the first folding panel plane and the second folding panel plane are parallel to the guide panel plane;
• wherein the first folding panel and the second folding panel are configured to pivot on the pusher mechanism;
• configuring the first folding panel and the second folding panel of the pusher mechanism to pivot relative to the guide panel to permit the pusher mechanism to be placed into the opening in the tray and the first folding panel;
• and
• configuring the second folding panel and the guide panel forming the pusher paddle to provide for a surface for biasing the packages.

A merchandise display system comprising:

• a first pusher mechanism comprising a first pusher paddle, a first spring, and a first guide rail, wherein the first pusher mechanism is configured to be biased by the first spring along a plane defined by the first guide rail;
• a second pusher mechanism comprising a second pusher paddle, a second spring, and a second guide rail, wherein the second pusher mechanism is configured to be biased by the second spring along a plane defined by the second guide rail;
• and
• wherein the first guide rail and the second guide rail are configured to mount on a horizontally orientated shelf, wherein each plane of the first guide rail and the second guide rail extends perpendicular to a plane defined by the shelf, and wherein the first pusher mechanism and the second pusher mechanism extend a predetermined distance from the shelf.

A merchandise display system comprising:

• a plurality of pusher mechanisms each comprising a guide, a spring, a pusher paddle, and wherein the guides of the pusher mechanisms include a pair of guide openings;
• a pair of adjustable side portions, the adjustable side portions including alignment tubes providing for an adjustable length between the adjustable side portions;
• and
• wherein the alignment tubes are received in the pair of guide openings.

A merchandise display system comprising:

• a pusher mechanism comprising:
• a pusher paddle, a pusher guide, and a spring;
• a front rail and a rear rail;
• wherein the pusher guide is configured to slide on the rear rail and is configured to extend over the products and wherein the pusher paddle is configured to bias products toward the front rail.