JPS58121908A - Shelf assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a shelf assembly, and more particularly to a shelf assembly for installation in a wardrobe, crowd room, or closet (hereinafter referred to as a closet). O Such rack assemblies generally consist of a central rack unit having a plurality of racks and two lateral projecting racks extending from the top of said unit for engaging the side walls of the closet. These shelf assemblies projecting from the central unit to the side walls have many advantages, considerably increasing the storage space within the closet and helping to keep the closet tidy.

However, known rack assemblies have a number of drawbacks.
It was difficult to handle and transport, and as a result installation generally required assembly on site. Unfortunately, assembly of such a shelf assembly is complex and beyond the reach of the average do-it-yourself household. The task tends to be too difficult for large. Therefore, skilled personnel are usually required. This is quite costly and inconvenient. Secondly,
Since most closets have different internal dimensions, and in particular the width of the closet tends to vary, it is not possible to supply a standard unit that fits all closets.

The variation in dimensions is so great that it is not possible to supply such a shelf assembly over a range of sizes.

If attempts were made to supply a range of sizes, the buyer would have to cut the trellis or alternatively insert filler pieces to accommodate changes in the width of the crowd room.

Obviously this results in an ungainly unit.

Accordingly, there has heretofore been no suitable shelf assembly unit that can be easily and simply fitted into a closet and constructed.

Attempts have been made to provide racks that can be folded up into small storage areas when not in use; however, such known racks are not suitable for storage in closets. For example, U.S. Patent Nos. 588,145, 789,085 and 1,72
No. 7,048 discloses a folding rack.

It is clear from these U.S. patent specifications that these racks are not suitable for use in closets. Both U.S. Pat.
The present invention discloses a display stand that can be fixed to a rack at different angles and that can be folded into a unit when not in use. U.S. Pat. No. 1,727,048 discloses a folding shelf. This unit is suitable as a table or a trolley. When not in use, the shelf can be folded up to fit into a small space. Clearly, none of these racks are suitable for single use in a closet. It is an object of the present invention to provide a rack assembly that is easy to transport and that is easily adapted to closets of varying internal dimensions. Yes, according to the present invention, the shed unit comprises at least one shed support upright and at least one laterally extending shed attached to one side of the upright; movable relative to the uprights from a folded position in which the faces of the canopy lie substantially parallel to the uprights to a constructed position in which the faces of the canopy lie at right angles to the uprights; Such an assembly is provided on the other side of the upright for receiving an extending laterally projecting shelving.
Preferably, it is provided with a movable trough that extends laterally in III numbers.

Preferably, the movable canopy is pivotally connected to the movable canopy support upright.

Preferably, four shed support uprights are provided, two uprights being provided on each side of the movable shed adjacent to its corners. In one embodiment of the invention, the shed assembly is including a wall bracket to support the other side of the laterally projecting shelf.

Preferably, the laterally projecting canopy consists of two parts, one of which is inserted into the other to provide a canopy of variable length.Preferably, the laterally projecting canopy unit F Provided on both sides.

Preferably, the shelving means and wall brackets are provided by elongated chevron brackets, the shelving means extending between two uprights on one side of the shelving unit.Other embodiments of the invention include:
The shelving assembly includes a clothes hanging rail extending laterally from the shelving unit to engage an adjacent wall. Preferably, the clothes hanging rail comprises two elongated members, one of which plugs into the other. In yet another embodiment of the invention, the shelving support uprights are cut off midway between the ends, and the cut-off ends are capable of interlocking with each other. The canopy assembly is installed within the closet.The present invention has many advantages.
One advantage is that the shelf assembly can be folded into a folded position with the shelf substantially parallel to the shelf support uprights, making it easy to package into a substantially flat carton for shipping. The point is that it can be done. Because the shed is pivoted to the upright, the shed assembly can be easily constructed by pivoting the shed relative to the upright. The shelving assembly is therefore particularly suitable for do-it-yourself use by homeowners.Another advantage of the invention is that the laterally projecting shelving is removable and retractable.
Furthermore, since the clothes hanging rails are removable, they can be extended to fit closets of various widths. Therefore, installation can be done on-site. There is no need to cut the parts to the required length since the uprights are cut midway between the ends, so the length of the package can be reduced, for example if the uprights are cut in the middle.
0 These and other advantages will become apparent from the following description of the preferred embodiment based on the figures. A shelving assembly, designated 1, is shown for installation. The shelving assembly consists of a central shelving unit 4 and a laterally projecting shelving 6 extending into the side walls 6 of the closet 2. The clothes hanging rail 7 extends from the storage unit 8 to the side wall 6 of the closet 2.

The central shelving unit 8 consists of four shelving support uprights 8 made of tubular square steel and a plurality of shelving lOs made of sheet metal. Tana IO
A 12-digit IO with a pivot axis extending between 8 upright members on opposite sides of the
Pivotably engages the upper side lip 18. Each pivot axis 1
2) Hold the 15 digits and uprights together. A washer 16 is provided between the shelf 10 and the upright 8. The front and rear lips 17 are shaded to hide the pivot axis 12.
Since the 0-shelf 1o provided on O is pivoted to the upright member 8,
The central shelf unit can be easily pivoted into the folded position shown in Figure 8.4. The shelf 10 is thus made substantially parallel to the uprights 8. In this way,
The shelving assembly can be packaged in a relatively flat carton for ease of transport.For on-site construction, the shelving IO can be placed on the upright member in the direction of the arrow in Figure 4. The vertical support upright 8, which only requires pivoting, is cut off midway between its ends, in this case at a point 18 substantially midway between the ends, these uprights 8 An insertion part 19 on one part of the holder allows for engagement by engaging a hole in the other part. Since the uprights 8 can be separated midway between the ends, the shelf unit can be packaged in a relatively short carton that is relatively easy to transport.

Shelf receiving means for receiving the laterally projecting shelves 5 are provided on the uprights 8 to support the shelves 5. In this case, said receiving means consist of angle-shaped brackets 20 of sheet metal material, which pivot on a suitable pivot axis 12 of the shelving unit 4 (at the other end of each shelving 5), as shown in FIG. is attached to the wall 6 by a wall bracket 28 substantially similar to bracket 20. Each shelf 4 is made in two parts 2), 28 from sheet metal. Part 2B is a runner made by bending bamboo material (
runners) 25, 26 into part 27. This is clear from Figure 11.12. The retaining clip 40 has a two-flange portion.

Provision is made for tightening z8 to the desired position. each clip 4
0 has a U-shaped cross-section and has a tightening screw 41, which tightens the runner 25.26, as shown in FIG.
81, supported by brackets 88.84, platen) 88 is U-shaped, platen) 20.28
A lower clothes hanging rail 7 is supported on the bracket 84, and one of the platens F is attached to the upright member by self-tapping screws 39 (see FIG. 10). 8, and the other bracket is screwed to the wall of closet 2. The rail rail is held at 88° δ4 by plastic fasteners z4.
End stops 68 that engage holes 85.87 in 8.84 are provided at the upper and lower ends of the upright member 8 (No. 18.1
9) 0 To construct the shed assembly, the central shed 1 is erected by rotating the shed 10 in the direction of arrow A shown in FIG. The two parts of the shelving unit are joined by joining the uprights 8 by means of inserts 18. The erected unit 4 is placed in the closet 2. Bracket 23
is fixed to the wall. The rail support brackets 88 are then inserted into respective holes 86 in the platen 20.28.
The clothes hanging rail 7 is then extended and attached to the bracket 8δ.
and secured by plastic studs 24 inserted into holes 135.37.

The pane 5 is then extended to the desired length to seat comfortably on the platen 20.23 (portion 27. of the pane 5).
28 is tightened with a clip 40.

The brackets 34 are secured to the respective uprights 8 and to the walls of the closet 2. The rails 7 are then extended to the desired length and secured to the brackets 84 by the stoppers 24 in the same manner as described above. As such, the shelf 10 and the upright 8 are pivoted together by the pivot 1s, and the assembly is easy to construct. Furthermore, it is clear that the rack 5 and the clothes hanging rail 7 are removable and can be adjusted to any width of the closet. Furthermore, since the unit is collapsible, the uprights are separated midway between their ends, and the racks 5 and rails are removable, the entire assembly can be packaged in a relatively short flat carton. can be done simply and easily.

Referring to FIG. 20.81, a shelving assembly according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown. This shelving assembly is substantially similar to that described above and is therefore of similar construction. Parts are numbered the same as above. In this case, the drawer support rail 60 is pivoted to the upright 8 by means of a pivot screw 61. The drawer 6z can slide on the rail 60. , the uprights 8 of the central shelf unit 4 are not severed midway between the ends. The construction of this shed assembly is substantially similar to that described above.
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10, in this case the rail 60, is erected by pivoting it against the upright 'sister t8. Then the drawer is on rail 60
the rest of the assembly is substantially similar to that described above.

Referring to FIG. 22, there is shown a laterally projecting shelving 5 for use in a shelving assembly according to another embodiment of the present invention. This shelf 5 can be used with either the central shelf unit shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 20. However, in this case the rail 7 is lowered from the shelf 5 on the bracket 65.

Although the shelving assembly of the present invention has been described in terms of a four upright embodiment, this need not be the case. In practice, any number of uprights can be used; for example, in cases where only one upright can be used, it is possible to expect only one upright to be used. You can also expect it to be moved away from the corners.

Further, in the above embodiments, the central unit has been described as being installed in the center of the closet, but it goes without saying that it can be installed in one corner of the closet or at any desired location, if desired.

Furthermore, although the laterally protruding racket 5 and the rails have been described as being freely removable and removable, it is not necessary to do so, even if this is desirable. Additionally, although special brackets have been described for mounting the laterally projecting shelves 6 and rails 7, other suitable brackets may be used as desired.

Additionally, although the shelving assembly has been described as being made of metallic tubular steel, it can be made of wood, plastic material, or any combination of the eight materials listed above, if desired, for example.

When the shed assembly is constructed in a closet, the closet can be closed off from the rest of the room by a door or curtain or similar in the closet.Furthermore, instead of pivoting the shed to the uprights by a pivot Other suitable means can be used, for example screws.

It will be appreciated that although the embodiments described with respect to Figures 1-19 describe a trellis support that is cut midway between the ends, this is not necessary and the embodiments described with respect to Figures 20.21. Of course, if desired, the shelf support uprights can be cut off at several locations between the ends to facilitate short packaging of the shelf assembly. The central portion can be formed by dividing into eight, four or more pieces as desired.

Also, although the rail 7 is shown in Figure 1 as extending from the stilt unit adjacent to the front upright, this need not be the case, and the rail 7 is shown extending from the sill unit between the front and rear uprights as shown in Figures 20 and 21. It can also extend from the unit.

Additionally, although the shelf 10 has been described as being pivotally connected to the upright by a pivot shaft 12, any other suitable pivoting device may be used, such as a pivot screw or the like.

Although the shelf assembly has been described as consisting of a central shelf unit having a plurality of transverse transverses, it is anticipated that the central transmissive unit may include only one transverse transverse shelf.

Furthermore, the movable shelf of the central shelf unit can be made to be retractable as desired. Furthermore, the upright members can also be made retractable.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the canopy assembly of the present invention; FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a portion of the canopy assembly of FIG. 1 in the erected position; FIG. 8 is the canopy assembly in the folded position. FIG. 4 is a side view of the detail of FIG. 8; FIG. 5 is a plan view of a portion of the shelf assembly of FIG. 2; FIG. 7 is a perspective view of other details of the canopy assembly of FIG. 1; FIG. 8 is a perspective view of other details of the canopy assembly of FIG. 1; FIG. 9 is a perspective view of other details of the canopy assembly of FIG. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the details of FIGS. 8 and 9 in an assembled state; FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the shed assembly shown in FIG. 1; FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the detail of FIG. 11; FIG. 18 is a perspective view of another detail of the shelf assembly of FIG. 1; FIG. 14 is a perspective view of another detail of the FIG. FIG. 15 is a perspective view of another detail of the shelving assembly of FIG. 1; FIG. 16 is a perspective view of another detail of the shelving assembly of FIG. A sectional view showing the assembled state of the parts shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 15;
FIG. 18 is a perspective view of another detail of the canopy assembly of FIG. 1; FIG. 19 is a perspective view of another detail of the canopy assembly of FIG. FIG. 20 is a perspective view of a detail of the shed assembly of another embodiment of the invention; FIG. 21 is a perspective view of a detail of the shed assembly of FIG. 9;
The figure is a perspective view showing details of a shelving assembly according to another embodiment of the invention. 1... Shelf assembly 2... Closet 4... Central shelf unit) G... Laterally protruding shelf... Clothes hanging rail 8... Shelf support upright member 10... Na
12...Swivel axis 16...Washer 1
9...Insertion part 20...Chevron bracket 28...
Wall bracket 24...stop stud 25.26.
...Runner 88.84...Bracket 6o...Drawer support rail 61...Swivel screw 65...
Bracket Patent Applicant: Neil Bernard McDonagh Drawings (no change in content) Procedural Amendment February 16, 1981 1. Indication of Case 1988 Patent Application No. 205342 2. Title of the Invention 3D, it's the case of the corrector. Related patent applicant

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] L Consists of a trellis unit (4);
has at least one shelf support upright (8) and an upright (
at least one laterally extending trellis (10) attached to the - side of the trellis (8), said trellis (10) with the plane of the trellis (10) lying substantially parallel to the upright (8); In such an assembly, the rack support means (20) are movable relative to the uprights (8) from a folded position to an erected position in which the plane of the rack (10) is at right angles to the uprights (8). uprights (8) to receive laterally projecting shelves (5) extending from the vertical units (4)
) A shelf assembly characterized in that it is provided on the other side. 1. A shelf assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of laterally extending movable shelves (10). & In the shelf assembly according to claim 1 or 2,
Table 1. Shelf assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that each movable shelf (10) is pivotally connected to an upright (8). , comprising four ledge support uprights (8), two
A shelf assembly characterized in that two uprights (8) are provided on each side of the movable shelf (10) adjacent to its corners. 4. The shelf assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, including a laterally protruding shelf (5), and for supporting the other side of the laterally protruding shelf (5). wall bracket (28)
A shelf assembly characterized by comprising: a. In the shelving assembly according to claim 5, the laterally projecting shelving (5) has two parts (3). 28), one of which is inserted into the other to provide a variable length shelf (5). 7. A shelving assembly according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that laterally projecting shelves (lO) are provided on both sides of the shelving unit (4). & In the shed assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, the shed receiving means (20) (hatana units) (4
) A shelving assembly characterized in that it is provided by an elongated chevron bracket (20) extending between two uprights (8) on the - side. The shelving assembly according to claim 5, wherein the wall bracket (28) is an elongated chevron bracket. 1a A shelf assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising a clothes hanging rail (), said rail extending laterally from the shelf unit (4) and adjacent to the shelf unit (4). Shelf assembly OI characterized by hanging on the wall (6)
L. In the shelf assembly according to claim 10, the clothes hanging rail () includes two elongated members (80, 81).
), one of which is inserted into the other to provide a rail (7) of variable length. 11. The shelf assembly according to claim 10 or 11, comprising eight clothes hanging rails (7), one of which is on the - side of the shelf unit (4), and the other two A shelving assembly characterized in that one side is spaced apart from the other. l & The shelf assembly according to any one of claims 10 to 12, comprising a support bracket (8δ) for supporting the clothes hanging rail, the support bracket (aa) being connected to the receiving part. A shelf assembly characterized in that it engages a hole (86) in the means (20). 14. In the shed assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the shed supporting uprights (8) are severed midway between their ends, and the severed ends meet each other. (19) A shelf assembly characterized in that it can be hung. 14. In the shelf assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 14, the pair of drawer support runners (60) pivotally connected to the shelf support uprights (8) are pulled out (62). 011L A shelf assembly characterized in that the shelf assembly according to any one of claims 1!11 to 15 is installed in the closet (2). Shelf assembly 0 characterized by attaching