US20170099961A1 - Shelving assembly - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to the field of shelving assemblies. Specifically, the present invention relates to a shelving assembly for displaying gum, candy, food products or a variety of other items in a store, warehouse, or other environment.
- Shelving assemblies are commonly used in, although not limited to, stores to display and provide customer access to items such as gum, candy, or other food products and articles.
- the shelving assemblies typically include rows of adjacent shelves upon which the items rest, the shelves being angled downwardly from rear to front toward the store floor to enhance product visibility and provide ready access to the displayed products.
- a shelving assembly includes a shelf bracket including a bracket front end, a bracket rear end disposed opposite the bracket front end, and a bracket support member extending between the bracket front end and the bracket rear end.
- the bracket support member has a top wall.
- the shelving assembly further includes a shelf configured for being releasably coupled to the shelf bracket, the shelf including a shelf front end, a shelf rear end disposed opposite the shelf front end, and a shelf support member extending between the shelf front end and the shelf rear end, the shelf support member having a top surface and a bottom surface.
- the shelf also includes a wall that extends from the shelf front end at an acute angle relative to the top surface of the shelf support member.
- the shelf support member and the wall provide support for products to be displayed on the shelving assembly.
- One of the shelf bracket and the shelf includes a projection, and the other of the shelf bracket and the shelf includes an aperture sized to receive the projection to capture the shelf relative to the shelf bracket
- a shelving assembly in accordance with another embodiment, includes a shelf including a shelf front end, and a shelf rear end disposed opposite the shelf front end.
- the shelf rear end includes an aperture.
- the shelf further includes a shelf support member extending between the shelf front end and the shelf rear end, and a wall that extends from the shelf front end at an acute angle relative to the shelf support member.
- the shelving assembly further includes a shelf bracket configured to be releasably coupled to the shelf.
- the shelf bracket includes a bracket front end, and a bracket rear end disposed opposite the bracket front end.
- the bracket rear end includes a first projection to couple the shelf bracket to a vertical support structure.
- the bracket rear end also includes a second projection configured to be received in the aperture.
- the shelf bracket further includes a bracket support member extending between the bracket front end and the bracket rear end.
- the bracket support member has a top wall.
- the bracket front end has a first height measured along a first axis and the bracket rear end has a second height measured along a second axis that is parallel to the first axis. The second height is greater than the first height, such that the top wall extends at an oblique angle relative to both the first axis and the second axis.
- the shelf support member is configured to rest on the top wall and the second projection is configured to be received in the aperture when the shelf is coupled to the shelf bracket.
- a shelving assembly includes a shelf including a shelf front end, a shelf rear end disposed opposite the shelf front end, and a shelf support member extending between the shelf front end and the shelf rear end.
- the shelf support member has a top surface and a bottom surface.
- a first aperture is formed in the shelf rear end, a first projection extends below the shelf support member, and a second projection extends below the shelf support member.
- the shelving assembly further includes a shelf bracket configured to be releasably coupled to the support member.
- the shelf bracket includes a bracket front end, a bracket rear end disposed opposite the bracket front end, and a bracket support member extending between the bracket front end and the bracket rear end.
- the shelf bracket includes a third projection disposed at the bracket rear end. The third projection is sized to be received within the first aperture.
- a second aperture is formed in the bracket support member.
- the second aperture is sized to receive the first projection.
- a third aperture is formed in the bracket support member.
- the third aperture is sized to receive
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a shelving assembly according to one embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a portion of the shelving assembly of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is a top view of a shelf bracket of the shelving assembly of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 4 is a front view of the shelf bracket of FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 5 is a side view of the shelf bracket of FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 6 is a rear view of the shelf bracket of FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 7 is a side view of a shelf of the shelving assembly of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 8 is a bottom perspective view of a portion of the shelving assembly of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 9 is a top perspective view of a portion of the shelving assembly of FIG. 1 .
- FIGS. 1-9 illustrate a shelving assembly 10 . While the shelving assembly 10 is described in the context of displaying items in a store, the shelving assembly 10 may be used for a variety of other purposes as well, including but not limited to storing or displaying consumer products (e.g., clothing, shoes, toys, etc.) in a store, warehouse, or other environment.
- consumer products e.g., clothing, shoes, toys, etc.
- the shelving assembly 10 includes a vertical shelving support structure 14 that supports the shelving assembly 10 .
- the vertical supports 14 may be part of a larger shelving assembly, such as a gondola-type assembly, or may rest directly on a floor 16 or be mounted on a wall.
- the shelving assembly 10 further includes a plurality of brackets 18 that are releasably coupled to the vertical support structure 14 , and a plurality of shelves 22 that are releasably coupled to the shelf brackets 18 .
- each shelf bracket 18 includes a bracket front end 26 , a bracket rear end 30 , and a bracket support member 34 that extends between the bracket front end 26 and the bracket rear end 30 .
- the bracket support member 34 includes a top wall 36 .
- the bracket front end 26 has a height 38 measured along a first axis 42 .
- the bracket rear end 30 has a height 46 measured along a second axis 50 .
- the first axis 42 is parallel to the second axis 50 .
- the top wall 36 of the bracket support member 34 extends at an oblique angle 54 relative to both the first axis 42 and the second axis 50 .
- the top wall 36 of the bracket support member 34 is generally planar, such that the oblique angles 54 are identical at each axis 42 , 50 .
- each bracket 18 also includes a side wall 58 .
- the top wall 36 extends generally perpendicular to the side wall 58 .
- the top wall 36 has a generally rectangular profile when viewed from above.
- a notched-out region 66 is formed along a bottom of the side wall 58 .
- each shelf bracket 18 includes at least one coupling member 70 to releasably couple the shelf bracket 18 to the vertical support structure 14 .
- the side wall 58 includes two coupling members 70 in the form of hook-shaped projections that form part of the bracket rear end 30 .
- the two coupling members 70 are generally aligned and spaced apart from one another along a direction of the second axis 50 .
- the shelf brackets 18 are integrally formed in one piece with the vertical support structure 14 .
- the vertical supports 14 are typically provided with a series of spaced-apart apertures or projections along their height to releasably receive projections 70 , as is well known in the art. Shelf brackets 18 may thus be releasably attached to the vertical supports 14 at desired locations along the height of the supports.
- each shelf bracket 18 includes a projection 74 along the top wall 36 and disposed at the rear of the bracket to releasably couple the shelf bracket 18 to the shelf 22
- the projection 74 may form an integral part of the bracket rear end 30 .
- a portion of the projection 74 extends flush with the bracket support member 34 .
- the projection 74 includes a notch 78 , which facilitates coupling of the shelf 22 to the shelf bracket 18 as described further below.
- the projection 74 is generally disposed above the two hook-shaped coupling members 70 along a direction of the second axis 50 .
- each shelf bracket 18 also includes two apertures 82 spaced apart along the bracket support member 34 .
- Each of the apertures 82 may be rectangular in shape and of the same size as the other aperture 82 .
- each of the apertures 82 is defined by a front edge 86 , a rear edge 90 , a first side edge 94 , and a second side edge 98 on the bracket support member 34 .
- the two apertures 82 are each spaced an identical distance 102 from an intersection of the side wall 58 and the top wall 36 .
- Other embodiments include different numbers, sizes, and arrangements of the apertures 82 .
- each of the shelves 22 includes a shelf front end 106 , a shelf rear end 110 , and a shelf support member 114 extending between the shelf front end 106 and the shelf rear end 110 .
- the shelf support member 114 includes a top surface 115 and a bottom surface 116 .
- the shelf 22 also includes a wall 118 that extends from and is coupled to the shelf front end 106 . As illustrated in FIG. 7 , the wall 118 extends at an acute angle 122 relative to the top surface 115 of the shelf support member 114 . In the illustrated embodiment, the wall 118 is integrally formed in one piece with the shelf front end 106 .
- the wall 118 is a separate piece that is coupled to the shelf front end 106 .
- the acute angle may be less than 45 degrees. In other embodiments, the acute angle may be less than 30 degrees. In still other embodiments, the acute angle may be approximately 28 degrees. Other embodiments include different ranges and values for the acute angle 122 .
- the wall 118 prevents items resting on shelf support member 114 from slipping off of the shelving assembly 10 , and along with the shelf support member 114 , serves to support products on the shelving assembly 10 .
- Wall 118 also provides a surface for displaying product information and advertising relating to the products supported on shelf 22 , such as brand names and pricing.
- each shelf 22 may also include a hook-shaped portion 126 located at the rear of the shelf to releasably couple the shelf bracket 18 to the shelf 22 .
- the shelf rear end 110 includes a hook-shaped portion 126 that hooks over at least a portion of the bracket rear end 30 .
- the shelf rear end 110 also includes an aperture 130 that receives the projection 74 on the shelf bracket 18 . As illustrated in FIG. 9 , a portion of the aperture 130 is formed in the hook-shaped portion 126 , and another portion of the aperture 130 is formed in the shelf support member 114 . When the shelf 22 is coupled to the shelf bracket 18 , a portion of the shelf rear end 110 is received in notch 78 of projection 74 , as described in more detail below.
- the shelf 22 also includes two hook-shaped projections 134 that each extends from below the bottom surface 116 of the shelf support member 114 .
- Each of the projections 134 includes an upper portion 138 and a lower portion 142 , the upper portion 138 extending from the bottom surface 116 of the shelf support member 114 and the lower portion 142 extending from the upper portion 138 toward the shelf front end 106 .
- the upper portion 138 extends generally perpendicular to the bottom surface 116 and to the projection 74 on the shelf bracket 18
- the lower portion 142 extends generally parallel to the bottom surface 116 and to the projection 74 .
- Each projection 138 forms a receiving space with the bottom surface 116 of the support surface 114 .
- the shelf 22 has a generally S-shaped profile when viewed from the side, with the wall 118 extending from one side of the shelf support member 114 , and the hook-shaped projections 134 and the hook-shaped portion 126 extending from an opposite side of the shelf support member 114 .
- the shelf 22 is coupled to the shelf bracket 18 by inserting the two hook-shaped projections 134 on the shelf 22 through the two apertures 82 on the shelf bracket 18 and then sliding the shelf 22 forward toward the bracket front end 26 , such that the lower portions 142 of the hook-shaped projections 134 slide under and capture the shelf support member 114 and the upper portions 138 of the hook-shaped projections 134 abut against the front edges 86 along the apertures 82 ( FIG. 8 ). Each front edge 86 is thus received in the space formed between projections 134 and the bottom surface 116 of the shelf support member 114 . As this forward movement occurs, the aperture 130 on the shelf 22 receives the projection 74 on the shelf bracket 18 ( FIG.
- the shelf 22 snaps over the projection 74 , such that the projection 74 is moved (e.g., deflected) initially relative to the shelf 22 (e.g., the projection 74 moves laterally to the side) to fit and slide into and through the aperture 130 , and is then deflected back, with the notch 78 snapping back onto or around the area of the shelf 22 surrounding the aperture 130 ( FIG. 9 ).
- the hook-shaped portion 126 also hooks over at least a portion of the bracket rear end 30 to capture a portion of the bracket 18 .
- the bottom surface 116 of the shelf support member 114 rests on the top wall 36 of the bracket support member 34 , and the shelf support member 114 projects forwardly over the bracket front end 26 .
- the notch 78 on the projection 74 is used to aid in retaining and coupling the shelf 22 to the bracket 18 . For example, once the shelf 22 has been moved forward such that the portion of the projection 74 extends through the aperture 130 , the shelf 22 is hooked by the notch 78 and inhibited from being pushed back rearwardly.
- the shelf 22 is intended to remain coupled to the shelf bracket 18 in this manner. However, if it is desired to remove the shelf 22 , the process described above is reversed. For example, the projection 74 is moved (e.g., deflected) relative to the aperture 130 , and then the shelf 22 pulled back along a direction away from the bracket front end 26 , so that the projection 74 is pulled out of the aperture 130 , the hook-shaped portion 126 is moved away from the bracket rear end 30 , and the lower portions 142 of the hook-shaped projections 134 are moved out from underneath the shelf support member 114 . The shelf 22 is then lifted to raise the hook-shaped projections 134 completely out of the two apertures 82 .
- the projection 74 is moved (e.g., deflected) relative to the aperture 130 , and then the shelf 22 pulled back along a direction away from the bracket front end 26 , so that the projection 74 is pulled out of the aperture 130 , the hook-shaped portion 126 is moved away from the bracket rear end 30 , and
- the shelf 22 is coupled to two of the shelf brackets 18 .
- the shelf 22 includes two opposite ends 146 , 150 .
- Each end 146 , 150 is a mirror image of the other, and each end 146 , 150 is releasably coupled to one of the shelf brackets 18 as described above.
- each of the ends 146 , 150 includes one of the apertures 130 , two of the hook-shaped projections 134 and one of the hook-shaped portions 126 described above, such that each end 146 , 150 is coupled to a corresponding shelf bracket 18 in the same manner as described above.
- the shelf 22 snaps over the projection 74 on each of the brackets 18 via the apertures 130 of the shelf 22 .
- the wall 118 on the shelf 22 extends along an entire length 154 of the shelf 22 between the two shelf brackets 18 , thereby providing product support and a product information display surface along the entire length 154 of the shelf 22 .
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A shelving assembly includes a shelf bracket including a bracket front end, a bracket rear end disposed opposite the bracket front end, and a bracket support member extending between the bracket front end and the bracket rear end. The bracket support member has a top wall. The shelving assembly further includes a shelf configured for being releasably coupled to the shelf bracket, the shelf including a shelf front end, a shelf rear end disposed opposite the shelf front end, and a shelf support member extending between the shelf front end and the shelf rear end, the shelf support member having a top surface and a bottom surface. The shelf also includes a wall that extends from the shelf front end at an acute angle relative to the top surface of the shelf support member. The shelf support member and the wall provide support for products to be displayed on the shelving assembly. One of the shelf bracket and the shelf includes a projection, and the other of the shelf bracket and the shelf includes an aperture sized to receive the projection to capture the shelf relative to the shelf bracket.
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- The present invention relates to the field of shelving assemblies. Specifically, the present invention relates to a shelving assembly for displaying gum, candy, food products or a variety of other items in a store, warehouse, or other environment.
- Shelving assemblies are commonly used in, although not limited to, stores to display and provide customer access to items such as gum, candy, or other food products and articles. The shelving assemblies typically include rows of adjacent shelves upon which the items rest, the shelves being angled downwardly from rear to front toward the store floor to enhance product visibility and provide ready access to the displayed products.
- In accordance with one embodiment, a shelving assembly includes a shelf bracket including a bracket front end, a bracket rear end disposed opposite the bracket front end, and a bracket support member extending between the bracket front end and the bracket rear end. The bracket support member has a top wall. The shelving assembly further includes a shelf configured for being releasably coupled to the shelf bracket, the shelf including a shelf front end, a shelf rear end disposed opposite the shelf front end, and a shelf support member extending between the shelf front end and the shelf rear end, the shelf support member having a top surface and a bottom surface. The shelf also includes a wall that extends from the shelf front end at an acute angle relative to the top surface of the shelf support member. The shelf support member and the wall provide support for products to be displayed on the shelving assembly. One of the shelf bracket and the shelf includes a projection, and the other of the shelf bracket and the shelf includes an aperture sized to receive the projection to capture the shelf relative to the shelf bracket
- In accordance with another embodiment, a shelving assembly includes a shelf including a shelf front end, and a shelf rear end disposed opposite the shelf front end. The shelf rear end includes an aperture. The shelf further includes a shelf support member extending between the shelf front end and the shelf rear end, and a wall that extends from the shelf front end at an acute angle relative to the shelf support member. The shelving assembly further includes a shelf bracket configured to be releasably coupled to the shelf. The shelf bracket includes a bracket front end, and a bracket rear end disposed opposite the bracket front end. The bracket rear end includes a first projection to couple the shelf bracket to a vertical support structure. The bracket rear end also includes a second projection configured to be received in the aperture. The shelf bracket further includes a bracket support member extending between the bracket front end and the bracket rear end. The bracket support member has a top wall. The bracket front end has a first height measured along a first axis and the bracket rear end has a second height measured along a second axis that is parallel to the first axis. The second height is greater than the first height, such that the top wall extends at an oblique angle relative to both the first axis and the second axis. The shelf support member is configured to rest on the top wall and the second projection is configured to be received in the aperture when the shelf is coupled to the shelf bracket.
- In accordance with another embodiment, a shelving assembly includes a shelf including a shelf front end, a shelf rear end disposed opposite the shelf front end, and a shelf support member extending between the shelf front end and the shelf rear end. The shelf support member has a top surface and a bottom surface. A first aperture is formed in the shelf rear end, a first projection extends below the shelf support member, and a second projection extends below the shelf support member. The shelving assembly further includes a shelf bracket configured to be releasably coupled to the support member. The shelf bracket includes a bracket front end, a bracket rear end disposed opposite the bracket front end, and a bracket support member extending between the bracket front end and the bracket rear end. The shelf bracket includes a third projection disposed at the bracket rear end. The third projection is sized to be received within the first aperture. A second aperture is formed in the bracket support member. The second aperture is sized to receive the first projection. A third aperture is formed in the bracket support member. The third aperture is sized to receive the second projection.
- Other aspects of the invention will become apparent by consideration of the detailed description and accompanying drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a shelving assembly according to one embodiment. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a portion of the shelving assembly ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a top view of a shelf bracket of the shelving assembly ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 4 is a front view of the shelf bracket ofFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 5 is a side view of the shelf bracket ofFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 6 is a rear view of the shelf bracket ofFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 7 is a side view of a shelf of the shelving assembly ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 8 is a bottom perspective view of a portion of the shelving assembly ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 9 is a top perspective view of a portion of the shelving assembly ofFIG. 1 . - Before any embodiments of the invention are explained in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the following drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limited.
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FIGS. 1-9 illustrate ashelving assembly 10. While theshelving assembly 10 is described in the context of displaying items in a store, theshelving assembly 10 may be used for a variety of other purposes as well, including but not limited to storing or displaying consumer products (e.g., clothing, shoes, toys, etc.) in a store, warehouse, or other environment. - With reference to
FIG. 1 , theshelving assembly 10 includes a verticalshelving support structure 14 that supports theshelving assembly 10. In some applications, thevertical supports 14 may be part of a larger shelving assembly, such as a gondola-type assembly, or may rest directly on afloor 16 or be mounted on a wall. Theshelving assembly 10 further includes a plurality ofbrackets 18 that are releasably coupled to thevertical support structure 14, and a plurality ofshelves 22 that are releasably coupled to theshelf brackets 18. - With reference to
FIGS. 2-6 , eachshelf bracket 18 includes abracket front end 26, a bracketrear end 30, and abracket support member 34 that extends between thebracket front end 26 and the bracketrear end 30. Thebracket support member 34 includes atop wall 36. As illustrated inFIG. 5 , thebracket front end 26 has aheight 38 measured along afirst axis 42. The bracketrear end 30 has aheight 46 measured along asecond axis 50. In one embodiment, thefirst axis 42 is parallel to thesecond axis 50. Thetop wall 36 of thebracket support member 34 extends at anoblique angle 54 relative to both thefirst axis 42 and thesecond axis 50. As illustrated inFIG. 5 , in some embodiments, thetop wall 36 of thebracket support member 34 is generally planar, such that theoblique angles 54 are identical at eachaxis - With continued reference to
FIGS. 2-6 , eachbracket 18 also includes aside wall 58. Thetop wall 36 extends generally perpendicular to theside wall 58. As illustrated inFIG. 3 , thetop wall 36 has a generally rectangular profile when viewed from above. As illustrated inFIG. 5 , in some embodiments a notched-outregion 66 is formed along a bottom of theside wall 58. - With continued reference to
FIGS. 2-6 , eachshelf bracket 18 includes at least onecoupling member 70 to releasably couple theshelf bracket 18 to thevertical support structure 14. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, theside wall 58 includes twocoupling members 70 in the form of hook-shaped projections that form part of the bracketrear end 30. The twocoupling members 70 are generally aligned and spaced apart from one another along a direction of thesecond axis 50. In other embodiments, theshelf brackets 18 are integrally formed in one piece with thevertical support structure 14. The vertical supports 14 are typically provided with a series of spaced-apart apertures or projections along their height to releasably receiveprojections 70, as is well known in the art.Shelf brackets 18 may thus be releasably attached to thevertical supports 14 at desired locations along the height of the supports. - With continued reference to
FIGS. 2-6 , eachshelf bracket 18 includes aprojection 74 along thetop wall 36 and disposed at the rear of the bracket to releasably couple theshelf bracket 18 to theshelf 22 Theprojection 74 may form an integral part of the bracketrear end 30. As illustrated inFIG. 5 , a portion of theprojection 74 extends flush with thebracket support member 34. As illustrated inFIG. 3 , theprojection 74 includes anotch 78, which facilitates coupling of theshelf 22 to theshelf bracket 18 as described further below. As illustrated inFIG. 5 , theprojection 74 is generally disposed above the two hook-shapedcoupling members 70 along a direction of thesecond axis 50. - With reference to
FIGS. 3 and 4 , eachshelf bracket 18 also includes twoapertures 82 spaced apart along thebracket support member 34. Each of theapertures 82 may be rectangular in shape and of the same size as theother aperture 82. As illustrated inFIG. 3 , each of theapertures 82 is defined by afront edge 86, arear edge 90, afirst side edge 94, and asecond side edge 98 on thebracket support member 34. As illustrated inFIG. 4 , in the illustrated embodiment, the twoapertures 82 are each spaced anidentical distance 102 from an intersection of theside wall 58 and thetop wall 36. Other embodiments include different numbers, sizes, and arrangements of theapertures 82. - With reference to
FIGS. 2 and 7 , each of theshelves 22 includes a shelffront end 106, a shelfrear end 110, and ashelf support member 114 extending between the shelffront end 106 and the shelfrear end 110. As illustrated inFIG. 7 , theshelf support member 114 includes atop surface 115 and abottom surface 116. Theshelf 22 also includes awall 118 that extends from and is coupled to the shelffront end 106. As illustrated inFIG. 7 , thewall 118 extends at anacute angle 122 relative to thetop surface 115 of theshelf support member 114. In the illustrated embodiment, thewall 118 is integrally formed in one piece with the shelffront end 106. In other embodiments, thewall 118 is a separate piece that is coupled to the shelffront end 106. In some embodiments, the acute angle may be less than 45 degrees. In other embodiments, the acute angle may be less than 30 degrees. In still other embodiments, the acute angle may be approximately 28 degrees. Other embodiments include different ranges and values for theacute angle 122. Thewall 118 prevents items resting onshelf support member 114 from slipping off of theshelving assembly 10, and along with theshelf support member 114, serves to support products on theshelving assembly 10. For example, because of theacute angle 122 of thewall 118, boxes of items (e.g., boxes of gum or candy) are more easily seen than withlarger angles 122, thus making it easier for a consumer to identify and target specific food items on theshelving assembly 10.Wall 118 also provides a surface for displaying product information and advertising relating to the products supported onshelf 22, such as brand names and pricing. - With continued reference to
FIGS. 2 and 7 , eachshelf 22 may also include a hook-shapedportion 126 located at the rear of the shelf to releasably couple theshelf bracket 18 to theshelf 22. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, the shelfrear end 110 includes a hook-shapedportion 126 that hooks over at least a portion of the bracketrear end 30. With reference toFIGS. 2 and 9 , the shelfrear end 110 also includes anaperture 130 that receives theprojection 74 on theshelf bracket 18. As illustrated inFIG. 9 , a portion of theaperture 130 is formed in the hook-shapedportion 126, and another portion of theaperture 130 is formed in theshelf support member 114. When theshelf 22 is coupled to theshelf bracket 18, a portion of the shelfrear end 110 is received innotch 78 ofprojection 74, as described in more detail below. - With reference to
FIG. 7 , theshelf 22 also includes two hook-shapedprojections 134 that each extends from below thebottom surface 116 of theshelf support member 114. Each of theprojections 134 includes anupper portion 138 and alower portion 142, theupper portion 138 extending from thebottom surface 116 of theshelf support member 114 and thelower portion 142 extending from theupper portion 138 toward the shelffront end 106. In one embodiment, theupper portion 138 extends generally perpendicular to thebottom surface 116 and to theprojection 74 on theshelf bracket 18, and thelower portion 142 extends generally parallel to thebottom surface 116 and to theprojection 74. Eachprojection 138 forms a receiving space with thebottom surface 116 of thesupport surface 114. As illustrated inFIG. 7 , theshelf 22 has a generally S-shaped profile when viewed from the side, with thewall 118 extending from one side of theshelf support member 114, and the hook-shapedprojections 134 and the hook-shapedportion 126 extending from an opposite side of theshelf support member 114. - With reference to
FIGS. 1-9 , theshelf 22 is coupled to theshelf bracket 18 by inserting the two hook-shapedprojections 134 on theshelf 22 through the twoapertures 82 on theshelf bracket 18 and then sliding theshelf 22 forward toward the bracketfront end 26, such that thelower portions 142 of the hook-shapedprojections 134 slide under and capture theshelf support member 114 and theupper portions 138 of the hook-shapedprojections 134 abut against thefront edges 86 along the apertures 82 (FIG. 8 ). Eachfront edge 86 is thus received in the space formed betweenprojections 134 and thebottom surface 116 of theshelf support member 114. As this forward movement occurs, theaperture 130 on theshelf 22 receives theprojection 74 on the shelf bracket 18 (FIG. 9 ), such that a portion of theprojection 74 extends through theaperture 130 and projects out from theshelf 22 to capture a portion of theshelf 22. During this forward movement theshelf 22 snaps over theprojection 74, such that theprojection 74 is moved (e.g., deflected) initially relative to the shelf 22 (e.g., theprojection 74 moves laterally to the side) to fit and slide into and through theaperture 130, and is then deflected back, with thenotch 78 snapping back onto or around the area of theshelf 22 surrounding the aperture 130 (FIG. 9 ). During this forward movement, the hook-shapedportion 126 also hooks over at least a portion of the bracketrear end 30 to capture a portion of thebracket 18. As illustrated inFIG. 2 , when theshelf 22 is coupled to theshelf bracket 18, thebottom surface 116 of theshelf support member 114 rests on thetop wall 36 of thebracket support member 34, and theshelf support member 114 projects forwardly over the bracketfront end 26. - The
notch 78 on theprojection 74 is used to aid in retaining and coupling theshelf 22 to thebracket 18. For example, once theshelf 22 has been moved forward such that the portion of theprojection 74 extends through theaperture 130, theshelf 22 is hooked by thenotch 78 and inhibited from being pushed back rearwardly. - The
shelf 22 is intended to remain coupled to theshelf bracket 18 in this manner. However, if it is desired to remove theshelf 22, the process described above is reversed. For example, theprojection 74 is moved (e.g., deflected) relative to theaperture 130, and then theshelf 22 pulled back along a direction away from the bracketfront end 26, so that theprojection 74 is pulled out of theaperture 130, the hook-shapedportion 126 is moved away from the bracketrear end 30, and thelower portions 142 of the hook-shapedprojections 134 are moved out from underneath theshelf support member 114. Theshelf 22 is then lifted to raise the hook-shapedprojections 134 completely out of the twoapertures 82. - With reference to
FIG. 2 , in the illustrated embodiment, theshelf 22 is coupled to two of theshelf brackets 18. Theshelf 22 includes twoopposite ends end end shelf brackets 18 as described above. In a preferred embodiment, each of theends apertures 130, two of the hook-shapedprojections 134 and one of the hook-shapedportions 126 described above, such that eachend corresponding shelf bracket 18 in the same manner as described above. For example, during assembly theshelf 22 snaps over theprojection 74 on each of thebrackets 18 via theapertures 130 of theshelf 22. As illustrated inFIG. 2 , thewall 118 on theshelf 22 extends along anentire length 154 of theshelf 22 between the twoshelf brackets 18, thereby providing product support and a product information display surface along theentire length 154 of theshelf 22. - Although the invention has been described in detail with reference to certain preferred embodiments, variations and modifications exist within the scope and spirit of one or more independent aspects of the invention as described.
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1. A shelving assembly comprising:
a shelf bracket including:
a bracket front end,
a bracket rear end disposed opposite the bracket front end, and
a bracket support member extending between the bracket front end and the bracket rear end, the bracket support member having a top wall; and
a shelf configured for being releasably coupled to the shelf bracket, the shelf including:
a shelf front end,
a shelf rear end disposed opposite the shelf front end,
a shelf support member extending between the shelf front end and the shelf rear end, the shelf support member having a top surface and a bottom surface, and
a wall that extends from the shelf front end at an acute angle relative to the top surface of the shelf support member,
wherein the shelf support member and the wall provide support for products to be displayed on the shelving assembly, and
one of the shelf bracket and the shelf includes a projection and the other of the shelf bracket and the shelf includes an aperture sized to receive the projection to releasably couple the shelf relative to the shelf bracket.
2. The shelving assembly of claim 1 , wherein the shelf bracket includes the projection and the shelf includes the aperture sized to receive the projection and releasably couple the shelf to the shelf bracket.
3. The shelving assembly of claim 2 , wherein the projection is a first projection and the aperture is a first aperture and the shelf includes a second projection that extends from the shelf support member, and the shelf bracket support member includes a second aperture sized to receive the second projection and releasably couple the shelf to the shelf bracket.
4. The shelving assembly of claim 3 , wherein the shelf includes a third projection that extends from the shelf support member and the shelf bracket support member includes a third aperture sized to receive the third projection and releasably couple the shelf to the shelf bracket.
5. The shelving assembly of claim 4 , wherein each of the second and third projections are hook-shaped projections that extend below the bottom surface of the shelf support member and each of the hook-shaped projections includes a lower portion that extends generally toward the shelf front end and forms a receiving space with the bottom surface of the shelf support member.
6. The shelving assembly of claim 5 , wherein the first projection is disposed at the shelf bracket rear end and extends in a direction that is parallel to the top surface of the shelf support member and parallel to the lower portions of the hook-shaped projections.
7. The shelving assembly of claim 6 , wherein the shelving assembly includes two of the shelf brackets, and the shelf extends between the two shelf brackets.
8. The shelving assembly of claim 1 , wherein the shelving assembly includes two of the shelf brackets, and the shelf extends between the two shelf brackets.
9. The shelving assembly of claim 8 , wherein the wall extends along an entire length of the shelf between the two shelf brackets.
10. The shelving assembly of claim 1 , wherein the shelf has an S-shaped profile.
11. The shelving assembly of claim 1 , wherein the shelf support member projects forwardly over the shelf bracket front end.
12. The shelving assembly of claim 1 , wherein the acute angle is 28 degrees.
13. The shelving assembly of claim 1 , wherein the shelf bracket rear end includes two hook-shaped projections to releasably couple the shelf bracket to a vertical shelving support structure.
14. The shelving assembly of claim 1 , wherein the shelf bracket front end has a first height measured along a first axis and the shelf bracket rear end has a second height measured along a second axis and the first axis is parallel to the second axis and the second height is greater than the first height.
15. The shelving assembly of claim 14 , wherein the top wall of the shelf bracket support member extends at an oblique angle relative to both the first axis and the second axis.
16. The shelving assembly of claim 1 , wherein the wall is integrally formed with the shelf front end.
17. A shelving assembly comprising:
a shelf including:
a shelf front end,
a shelf rear end disposed opposite the shelf front end, the shelf rear end including an aperture,
a shelf support member extending between the shelf front end and the shelf rear end, and
a wall that extends from the shelf front end at an acute angle relative to the shelf support member, and
a shelf bracket configured to be releasably coupled to the shelf, the shelf bracket including:
a bracket front end,
a bracket rear end disposed opposite the bracket front end, the bracket rear end including a first projection to couple the shelf bracket to a vertical support structure, the bracket rear end also including a second projection configured to be received in the aperture, and
a bracket support member extending between the bracket front end and the bracket rear end, the bracket support member including a top wall,
wherein the bracket front end has a first height measured along a first axis and the bracket rear end has a second height measured along a second axis that is parallel to the first axis and the second height is greater than the first height, such that the top wall extends at an oblique angle relative to both the first axis and the second axis,
wherein the shelf support member is configured to rest on the top wall and the second projection is configured to be received in the aperture when the shelf is coupled to the shelf bracket.
18. The shelving assembly of claim 17 , wherein the aperture is a first aperture and the shelf includes a third projection that extends from the shelf support member and the shelf bracket support member includes a second aperture that is sized to receive the third projection.
19. The shelving assembly of claim 18 , wherein the shelf includes a fourth projection that extends from the shelf support member and the shelf bracket support member includes a third aperture that is sized to receive the fourth projection.
20. The shelving assembly of claim 17 , wherein the acute angle is approximately 28 degrees.
21. A shelving assembly comprising:
a shelf including:
a shelf front end,
a shelf rear end disposed opposite the shelf front end,
a shelf support member extending between the shelf front end and the shelf rear end, the shelf support member having a top surface and a bottom surface,
a first aperture formed in the shelf rear end;
a first projection extending below the shelf support member; and
a second projection extending below the shelf support member, and
a shelf bracket configured to be releasably coupled to the support member, the shelf bracket including:
a bracket front end,
a bracket rear end disposed opposite the bracket front end,
a bracket support member extending between the bracket front end and the bracket rear end,
a third projection disposed at the bracket rear end, the third projection sized to be received within the first aperture,
a second aperture formed in the bracket support member, the second aperture sized to receive the first projection, and
a third aperture formed in the bracket support member, the third aperture sized to receive the second projection.
22. The shelving assembly of claim 21 , wherein the first and second projections are hook-shaped projections each having a lower portion that extends forwardly toward the shelf front end and forms a receiving space with the bottom surface of the shelf support member.
23. The shelving assembly of claim 22 , wherein the hook-shaped projections each have an upper portion that extends from the bottom surface of the shelf support member.
24. The shelving assembly of claim 21 , wherein the third projection extends in a direction that is parallel to the top surface of the shelf support member.
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