AU2003257901B2

AU2003257901B2 - Adjustable shelving

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Publication number: AU2003257901B2
Application number: AU2003257901A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Vasilios Dentsas
Original assignee: DENTSAS ANGELA
Current assignee: DENTSAS ANGELA
Priority date: 2002-10-31
Filing date: 2003-10-28
Publication date: 2008-10-02
Anticipated expiration: 2023-10-28
Also published as: AU2008264216A1; AU2008264216B2; AU2003257901A1

Description

w P/00/011 Regulation 3.2

AUSTRALIA

Patents Act 1990

ORIGINAL

COMPLETE SPECIFICATION STANDARD PATENT Invention Title: ADJUSTABLE SHELVING Applicant: VASILIOS AND ANGELA DENTSAS The following statement is a full description of this invention, including the best method of performing it known to me: 1 Documenti 2 ADJUSTABLE SHELVING The present invention relates to shelving. In particular, the invention relates to adjustable shelving for mounting to a wall, panel, partition, or other suitable surface, and is herein described in this context. However, it will be appreciated that the invention has broader application and is not limited to that particular use.

References throughout this specification to the shelving of the present invention being mounted to "a wall" are to be understood as meaning "a wall, panel, partition or other suitable surface".

The design of existing adjustable shelving includes a number of inherent drawbacks. In relative terms, existing shelving provides very limited adjustability to enable, for example, the height adjustment of shelves and, the desired positioning of the shelving wall mounts. Consequently, the adaptability of such units to meet specific requirements is relatively limited.

Existing shelving is often complicated and bulky, having prominent and complicated arrangements provided for connecting the various components together.

The complicated nature of existing shelving often results in a difficult and time-consuming task to assemble, disassemble or adjust the various shelving components. This is particularly so when assembly, disassembly or adjustment is necessary in a confined space, such as inside a wardrobe.

Further, existing adjustable shelving is often aesthetically poor.

It would therefore be desirable to provide shelving having greater adjustability when compared to existing adjustable shelving.

It would also be desirable to provide adjustable shelving of a less complicated design when compared to existing shelving.

W:\MaryO\Davn\SpecACAP of 2002952538.doc 00 It would be yet further desirable to provide aesthetically improved e adjustable shelving.

Finally, it would be desirable to provide adjustable shelving which is less time-consuming and easier to assemble, disassemble or adjust when compared to existing shelving.

The above discussion of the background to the invention is included to explain the context of the invention. This is not to be taken as an admission n that any of the material referred to was published, known or part of the Cc common general knowledge in Australia or elsewhere as at the filing date of the application.

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a shelving assembly including at least one upstanding support and at least one shelf bracket for mounting a shelf thereto, with the shelf brackets configured to extend in a generally transverse direction to a front edge of the shelf. The at least one support includes a front surface and a side surface. The at least one shelf bracket has a first end including a means for mounting the bracket to a support, and a second end remote therefrom. The mounting means is configured to mount the first end of at least one bracket to the side surface of the at least one support. When the at least one bracket is mounted to the at least one support, the second end of the at least one bracket extends in a generally transverse direction relative to the front surface of the at least one support.

In a preferred form, the assembly includes at least two shelf brackets for mounting a shelf there between, with each bracket mounted to a separate upstanding support.

The bracket mounting means may include a first protrusion extending from the first end of the at least one bracket, which is adapted to be inserted into an aperture provided in the side surface of the at least one support.

PA:UseADehtahkeaned claims lauguStO8.doc The mounting means may include a second protrusion extending from the first end of the at least one bracket, and adapted to be inserted into another suitably located aperture provided in the side surface of the at least one support. The provision of a second protrusion and associated aperture enhances the stability and strength of the mounting means over and above the stability and strength provided by a mounting means including a single protrusion and aperture arrangement.

The bracket and first and second protrusions are preferably integrated.

More preferably, the bracket and first and second protrusions are manufactured from a single piece of material such as a single piece of metal.

The side surface of the at least one support may be provided with a plurality of apertures spaced along the length of the at least one support. The plurality of apertures are for the receipt of the first and second protrusions, such that it is possible to mount one or more brackets at any one of a plurality of positions relative to the at least one support. This enables one or more brackets to be mounted to the at least one support at any desired height within a predefined height range.

The opposing side surfaces of the at least one support may be both provided with a plurality of apertures spaced along the length of the at least one support, such that the first and second protrusions (and hence the bracket) can be mounted to either side of the at least one support.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a shelving assembly including at least one upstanding support, two shelf brackets, and at least one drawer located between and mounted to the brackets. Each support includes a front surface and a side surface. Each of the brackets has a first end including a means for mounting the bracket to a support, and a second end remote therefrom. The mounting means is configured to mount the first end of each bracket to the at least one support.

When the brackets are mounted to the at least one support, the second end of W:\MaryO\Davln\Specr\CAP of 2002952538.doc 00 each bracket extends in a generally transverse direction relative to the front a surface of the at least one support.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a shelving assembly including at least one upstanding support, two shelf brackets, and a shelf mounted on and/or between the brackets. At least one drawer is mounted to and suspended below the shelf. Each support includes a front surface and a side surface. Each of the brackets has a first end including t a means for mounting the bracket to a support, and a second end remote t' therefrom. The mounting means is configured to mount the first end of each bracket to the at least one support. When the brackets are mounted to the at least one support, the second end of each bracket extends in a generally transverse direction relative to the front surface of the at least one support.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a shelving assembly, including at least one upstanding support, at least one shelf, and at least one shelf bracket for mounting the at least one shelf thereto.

The at least one shelf bracket has a first end for mounting to the at least one upstanding support, and a second end remote therefrom. The at least one shelf includes a plurality of stringers extending between and supported by a first edge wire and a second edge wire. The at least one shelf bracket includes an upstanding protrusion proximate the first end, for limiting displacement of the first edge wire of the at least one shelf relative to the at least one bracket. The at least one shelf bracket also includes a notch proximate the second end for at least partially receiving the second edge wire of the at least one shelf for limiting displacement of the second edge wire relative to the at least one bracket.

Reference is made above to the at least one shelf including first and second edge wires and a plurality of stringers. However, it is to be appreciated that other shelf configurations could also be used in the shelving system of the present invention. In this respect, the stringers could be replaced with, for example, a suitably configured solid shelf and the first and second edge wires could be replaced with ribs, grooves, fastening apertures or the like, provided along the underside of the shelf. Other shelf configurations are also envisaged.

P:\useDelilah1\ameXled claims laguStOO doc According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a shelving assembly, including at least one shelf bracket for mounting at least one shelf thereon, the at least one bracket having a first end for mounting to at least one upstanding support, and a second end remote therefrom. The assembly also includes at least one connector for connecting a garment support rod to the at least one bracket, and a means for releasably mounting the at least one connector to the at least one bracket.

Most preferably, the mounting means is configured to facilitate mounting of the at least one connector to the at least one bracket at any one of a plurality of positions between the first and second ends of the at least one bracket.

The mounting means could adopt any practical form. In one form, the mounting means is a hook-shaped protrusion attached to the at least one connector, for insertion into an aperture provided in the at least one bracket.

In another possible form, the at least one connector includes two hookshaped protrusions for insertion into an appropriately located bracket aperture or pair of apertures, thereby providing a particularly stable and robust connector mounting arrangement.

A plurality of bracket apertures may be provided to enable the at least one connector to be mounted to the at least one bracket in any one of a plurality of possible positions, in order to suit a specific shelving application.

The at least one connector could adopt any suitable form. In one such form, the at least one connector has a collar for horizontally mounting a rod for supporting, for example, clothes hangers. It is to be appreciated, however, that the at least one connector could adopt any other suitable form.

At least two brackets and associated connectors are preferably provided for horizontally mounting a shelf and mounting rod there between.

WAMaryO\Davln\Spec\CAP of 2002952538.doc 7 According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a shelving assembly including at least one upstanding support for mounting at least one shelf bracket thereto, and a means for mounting the at least one upstanding support to a wall. The mounting means includes a lip for retaining a first end of the at least one support, and an aperture for receiving a fastener to secure a second end of the at least one support to the mounting means.

In a most preferred form, the mounting means includes an upper rail and a lower rail for mounting in a generally horizontal and spaced manner to the wall by suitable fastening means. The upper rail includes the retaining lip for retaining the upper end of the at least one upstanding support, and the lower rail includes the fastener receiving aperture into which the fastener extends for securing the lower end of the at least one upstanding support to the lower rail.

The fastener receiving aperture may also be adapted for receiving wall mounting fasteners for fastening the lower rail to the wall.

The upper rail may also include an aperture(s) for receiving wall mounting fasteners.

In one form, the mounting means is a releasable mounting means for releasably mounting the at least one support to the mounting means.

The retaining lip may extend longitudinally along the upper rail, and the aperture provided in the lower rail is in the form of a longitudinally extending slot or slots, thereby advantageously enabling adjustment, within predefined limits, of the mounting position of the at least one upstanding support relative to the rails. Likewise, the aperture(s) provided in the upper rail may be in the form of a longitudinally extending slot(s).

In a preferred form, the fastener for securing the lower end of the at least one upstanding support to the mounting means is a screw threaded fastener.

However, other fastener types could also be incorporated into the assembly.

W:VMaryO\Davln\Speci\CAP of 2002952538.doc 8 Likewise, the fastener(s) for securing the mounting means to the wall may be screw threaded fasteners.

In a preferred form, the at least one upstanding support includes a groove for receiving the upper rail lip end. This advantageously enables relatively easy alignment of the upper end of the at least one upstanding support with the lip of the upper rail during installation, because it is clear to the installer when the lip edge engages with the groove. Receipt of the lip edge in the groove also produces a more robust retaining configuration.

A number of aspects of the present invention have been referred to above.

It is to be appreciated that the present invention is also directed to any two or more of these aspects when in combination.

It will be convenient to hereinafter describe a preferred embodiment of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. The particularity of the drawings is to be understood as not limiting the preceding broad description of the invention.

In the drawings: Figure 1 is a front perspective view of one embodiment of a shelving assembly according to the invention.

Figure 2 is a side view of the shelving assembly illustrated in Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a front view of the shelving assembly illustrated in Figure 1.

Figure 4 is a top view of the shelving assembly illustrated in Figure 1.

Figure 5 is a rear perspective view of a portion of the shelving assembly illustrated in Figure 1.

Figure 6 is a rear view of a portion of the shelving assembly illustrated in Figure 1.

Figure 7 is a front perspective close-up view of a portion of the assembly illustrated in Figure Figure 8 is a rear perspective view of the shelving assembly portion illustrated in Figure 7.

W:WvaryO\Davin\SpecACAP of 2002952538.doc Figure 9 is a perspective view of a portion of the shelving assembly illustrated in Figure 1.

Figure 10 is a perspective view of another shelving assembly portion illustrated in Figure 1.

Figure 11 is a perspective view of another shelving assembly according to the invention.

Figure 12 is another perspective view of Figure 11.

Referring to the Figures 1 to 10, there is illustrated a shelving assembly 10. The assembly 10 includes a pair of upstanding supports 12,14, to which are mounted respective shelf brackets 16,18 for mounting a shelf 20 thereto.

A means for mounting the supports 12,14 to a wall is provided, in the form of upper and lower rails 22,24. For clarity, the wall has not been illustrated. The rails 22,24 are secured to the wall by screw-threaded fasteners (not illustrated).

The screw threaded fasteners are received in slots 42,44 to secure the lower rail 24 to the wall. Although not illustrated, the upper rail 22 is provided with similarly configured slots in the surface 27 for mounting the upper rail 22 to the wall using screw threaded fasteners. The rails 22,24 are provided for mounting the supports 12,14 in a generally upstanding orientation to the wall.

As clearly illustrated in Figure 2, the upper rail 22 includes a lip 26. The lip 26 is provided for retaining the respective upper ends 28,30 of the supports 12,14. In this respect, when assembled, the upper ends 28,30 of supports 12,14 are retained between the lip 26 and the wall.

The lip 26 includes an inwardly extending end 32, which is received in grooves 34,36 provided in the upper ends 28,30 of the supports 12,14. This facilitates relatively easy alignment of the upper ends 28,30 of the supports 12,14 with the lip 26 during installation. Receipt of the lip end 32 in the grooves 34,36 also produces a more robust configuration for securing the supports 12,14 to the upper rail 22, as it enables the supports 12,14 to rest flush against the wall surface.

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00 The lower ends 38, 40 of the supports 12, 14 are shaped to receive the lower rail 24. The lower rail 24 includes longitudinally extending slots 42, 44.

d) V. The lower ends 38, 40 of the supports 12, 14 are secured to the bottom rail 24 C" by respective screw-threaded fasteners 46, 48. The slots 42, 44 are provided for receiving the fasteners 46, 48. The fasteners 46, 48 self-thread into the slots 42, 44. The slots 42, 44 enable the supports 12, 14 to be adjusted into a preferred lateral position relative to the rails 22, 24.

SThe supports 12, 14 include respective front surfaces 50, 52 and side Ssurfaces 54, 56. The brackets 16, 18 extend from the respective supports 12, 14 outwardly in a generally transverse direction from the support front surfaces 52. However, the brackets 16, 18 are not mounted to the front surfaces 52, but are instead mounted to the support side surfaces 54, 56. In this respect, the side surfaces 54, 56 include equally spaced apertures in the form of slots 58. It is to be appreciated that the support side surfaces 55, 57 are also provided with slots 58, such that the brackets 16, 18 could be mounted to either of the sides 54, 55 and 56, 57 of the supports 12, 14. The brackets 16, 18 include respective first ends 60, 62 and second ends 64, 66. As most clearly illustrated in Figures 5 to 8, the first ends 60, 62 include mounting means in the form of respective first protrusions in the form of mounting tabs 67, 68 and second protrusions in the form of mounting tabs 69, 70. The brackets 16, 18 are mounted at any desired height relative to the supports 12, 14 by inserting the mounting tabs 67, 68 and 69, 70 into the appropriate slots 58. This bracket mounting configuration provides a more aesthetic arrangement when compared to existing arrangements because the front surfaces 50, 52 of the supports 12, 14 do not incorporate elements of the bracket mounting arrangement.

Each of the brackets 16, 18 and their respective mounting tabs 67, 68 and 69, 70 are integrally manufactured from a single piece of metal.

As most clearly illustrated in Figures 9 and 10, connectors 72, 74 include respective apertures 73, 75 for mounting a garment support rod (not illustrated) there between. The apertures 73, 75 could be any practical shape, whether circular, oval shaped, square or other. The garment support rod could be of any P lUsrflek flla~ endod dams laugtO8 doc 11 suitable form for hanging clothes (and accessories) on clothes hangers therefrom. Means for releasably mounting the connectors 72,74 to the brackets 16,18 is provided. The releasable mounting means include a pair of protrusions in the form of hooks 76,78 provided on the connectors 72,74. The hooks 76,78 are designed for insertion into any two adjacent apertures 80 provided in the brackets 16,18. The provision of a number of apertures 80 in the brackets 16,18 enables the shelving installer to select the most appropriate location to mount the connectors 72,74 along the brackets 16,18, given the specific dimensions of the wardrobe or other space in which the assembly 10 is to be installed.

The shelf 20 illustrated in Figures 1 to 10 is a wire shelf. The shelf 20 is mounted on and cooperates with brackets 16,18. The shelf 20 has a plurality of support wires 82,84,86,88, which include a first edge wire 82 and a second edge wire 88. The wires 82,84,86,88 form the support structure of the shelf Is The wires 82,84,86,88 extend transversely to the brackets 16,18 and cooperate therewith, as further described herein. The support wires 82,84,86 are spaced in a horizontal plane and, together with shelf wire 88, form the support for the main horizontal surface of the shelf 20. A plurality of stringer wires 90 are joined to wires 82,84,86,88, as shown, and form the upper surface of the shelf Stringer wires 90 are L-shaped, terminating at one end at edge wire 82 and at the other end at edge wire 88. The stringer wires 90 are connected at all points of contact with wires 82,84,86,88.

The location of the wire 88 in a notch 92 provided in the respective second ends 64,66 of the brackets 16,18 prevents upward vertical displacement of the shelf 20 relative to the brackets 16,18. Further, the wire 82 locates behind upstanding protrusions 94 provided at the first ends 60,62 of the brackets 16,18, thereby preventing horizontal displacement of the shelf 20 relative to the brackets 16,18.

The illustrated upper surface of the shelf 20 is defined by the stringer wires However, it is to be appreciated that the stringer wires 90 could be replaced by, for example, suitably shaped sheeting, if desired.

W:AaryO\Davn\SpecACAP of 2002952538.doc 12 The illustrated embodiment includes a single pair of brackets 16,18 for supporting a single shelf 20. It is to be appreciated, however, that two or more pairs of vertically displaced brackets 16,18 could be mounted on the supports 12,14 for supporting two or more shelves Erection of the shelving assembly 10 firstly requires mounting of the rails 22,24 to the wall surface in a generally horizontal and parallel arrangement.

The upper ends 28,30 of the supports 12,14 can be then obliquely inserted for engagement with the upper rail 22, such that the lip 26 is received in the grooves 34,36 of the supports 12,14. The angled surface 31 provided at the upper ends 28,30 of the supports 12,14 assists in relatively simple engagement of the ends 28,30 with the upper rail 22. The angled surface 31 enables the upper ends 28, 30 of the supports 12, 14 to engage with the upper rail 22 "front on", rather than from an end of rail 22. It is to be appreciated that the provision of the surface 31 is preferred. However, the ends 28, 30 could be squared rather than including surface 31.

The lower ends 38,40 of the supports 12,14 can then be brought into contact with the lower rail 24. Following this, the supports 12,14 can be horizontally adjusted relative to the rails 22,24 into the desired positions. The lower ends 38,40 of the supports 12,14 can then be secured to the lower rail 24 via fasteners 46,48, which self-thread into the slots 42,44 provided in the lower rail 24.

Once the supports 12,14 are secured to the rails 22,24, the shelf brackets 16,18 can be mounted to the supports 12,14. To mount the brackets 16,18, the bracket mounting tabs 67,68 are obliquely inserted into the desired slots 58.

Following this, the brackets can then be rotated about the engagement point between the tabs 67,68 and the slots 58 to engage the tabs 69,70 with the corresponding slots 58. Once mounted to the supports 12,14, the brackets 16,18 are ready to support the shelf W:MaryO\DavfnNSpecCAP of 2002952538.doc 13 To mount the shelf 20 to the brackets 16,18 the shelf is brought into oblique contact with the brackets 16,18, such that the first edge wire 82 is located rearwardly of the upstanding bracket protrusions 94. The front portion of the shelf 20 is then lowered onto the brackets 16,18. The shelf is sufficiently flexible to enable the installer to then engage the second edge wire 88 in the notches 92 provided in brackets 16,18.

The connectors 72,74, once secured to the ends of the garment support rod (again, not illustrated), are mounted to the brackets 16,18 by inserting the connector mounting hooks 76,78 into the appropriate bracket apertures 80. The position of the garment support rod can be adjusted by selecting different bracket apertures 80 for mounting of the connector mounting hooks 76,78.

Another shelving assembly 110 is illustrated in Figures 11 and 12.

Brackets 116, 118 are provided for mounting a solid shelf 120 thereon. Each bracket 116, 118 includes a lip 182, having an aperture (not clearly illustrated) for receiving a shelf securing screw 184 there through. The screws 184 secure the shelf 120 to the brackets 116, 118. A drawer housing 186 is mounted to the underside of the shelf 120. The housing 186 includes side walls 188, 190 and base 192. A drawer 194 is slidingly mounted within the housing 186. The actual structure of the drawer 194, apart from the drawer front 196 and the handle 198, is not visible. However, it is to be understood that the drawer is designed to include a conventional sliding arrangement, including a roller rail mounted to the inside of the side walls 188, 190 for supporting rollers rotatably mounted to the outer surfaces of the drawer sides (not illustrated).

In an alternative arrangement, the housing 186 could be dispensed with altogether, and the roller rails could be mounted directly to the inside surfaces of the brackets 116, 118.

Only one drawer 194 is illustrated in Figures 11 and 12. However, it is to be appreciated that a plurality of drawers could be provided in a tower arrangement, one on top of the other. Such an arrangement could be supported by brackets 116, 118. More preferably, however, such an arrangement would W:\MaryO\Davin\SpecI\CAP of 2002952538.doc include a pair of brackets 116 and a pair of brackets 118 with one of the brackets 116 (and 118) supporting the drawer tower from an upper end and the other bracket 116 (and 118) supporting the drawer tower from the lower end.

The drawer, or drawer tower could be suspended above the floor or rest on the floor.

Only a limited number of slots 158 are illustrated on the supports 112, 114.

It is to be appreciated that a greater number of slots 158 may be provided such that they extend vertically substantially all the way along the supports 112, 114.

It is to be appreciated that the shelving assembly 10 (and also 110) can be adjusted to suit many and varied applications. In this respect the supports 12,14 are adjustable relative to the rails 22,24; the brackets 16,18 are adjustable relative to the supports 12,14; and the connectors 72,74 are adjustable relative to the brackets 16,18.

Also, it is to be appreciated that, in relative terms, the shelving assembly is of considerably less complicated design when compared to existing 20 shelving assemblies. This, in turn, results in a shelving assembly 10, which is quicker and easier to assemble, disassemble and adjust when compared to existing shelving.

Further the assembly 10 provides an aesthetically improved adjustable shelving assembly when compared to existing adjustable shelving assemblies.

This is, in part, due to the aperture-free front surfaces 50,52 of the supports 12,14.

The assembly 10 is versatile, as it can be used for domestic, commercial, industrial and retail applications. The assembly 10 is also inherently strong. This is, at least in part, because (unlike existing assemblies) the supports 12, 14 rest flush against the wall surface.

W:Aary\Davln\Specl\CAP of 2002952538.doc Finally, it is to be understood that various alterations, modifications and/or additions may be introduced into the construction and arrangement of the parts previously described without departing from the spirit or ambit of this invention.

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Claims

2. An assembly according to claim 1, including at least two shelf brackets for mounting a shelf thereto and/or there between, with each bracket mounted to a separate upstanding support.
3. An assembly according to claim 1, wherein the bracket mounting means includes a first protrusion extending from the first end of the bracket, which is adapted to be inserted into an aperture provided in the side surface of the support.
4. An assembly according to claim 3, wherein the mounting means includes a second protrusion extending from the first end of the at least one bracket, and is adapted to be inserted into another suitably located aperture provided in the side surface of the support.
5. An assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the side surface of each support is provided with a plurality of apertures spaced along the length of the support. P:\UseADedlahlamended cdaf s laugust.doc II 00 dO
6. An assembly according to claim 7, wherein each side surface of each a support is provided with a plurality of apertures spaced along the length of the V. support.
7. A shelving assembly including: at least one upstanding support; two shelf brackets; n a shelf mounted on and/or between the brackets; Cc at least one drawer mounted to and suspended below the shelf; the at least one support including a front surface and a sidesurface; each of the brackets having a first end including a means for mounting the bracket to a support, and a second end remote therefrom; the mounting means being configured to mount the first end of each bracket to the at least one support; and wherein when the brackets are mounted to the at least one support, the second end of each bracket extends in a generally transverse direction relative to the front surface of the at least one support.
8. A shelving assembly including: at least one upstanding support; two shelf brackets; at least one drawer located between and mounted to the brackets; the at least one support including a front surface and a side surface; each of the brackets having a first end including a means for mounting the bracket to a support, and a second end remote therefrom; the mounting means being configured to mount the first end of each bracket to the at least one support; and wherein when the brackets are mounted to the at least one support, the second end of each bracket extends in a generally transverse direction relative to the front surface of the at least one support.
9. A shelving assembly according to claim 2, including: a shelf mounted to or between the shelf brackets; PAU:\seDeiahil\ameced dclaims 1auguStO8,doc 00 the shelf including a plurality of stringers extending between and a supported by a first edge wire and a second edge wire; V. each shelf bracket including an upstanding protrusion proximate the first end for limiting displacement of the first edge wire of the shelf relative to the bracket; each shelf bracket also including a notch proximate the second end for at least partially receiving the second edge wire of the shelf for limiting 'n displacement of the second edge wire relative to the bracket.
10. A shelving assembly according to claim 9, including: a connector associated with each bracket for connecting a garment support rod to the bracket; and a means for releasably mounting each connector to a respective bracket.
11. A shelving assembly according to claim 10, wherein the mounting means includes a hook-shaped protrusion attached to each connector, for insertion into an aperture provided in the respective bracket.
12. A shelving assembly according to any one of claim 10 or 11, including at least two brackets and associated connectors for horizontally mounting a shelf and mounting rod there between.
13. A shelving assembly according to any one of the preceding claims including: a means for mounting each upstanding support to a wall; the mounting means including a lip for retaining a first end of each support; and an aperture for receiving a fastener to secure a second end of each support to the mounting means.
14. A shelving assembly according to claim 13, P:I wA hdd danS. 1,,gI- OCug 00 dO the mounting means including an upper rail and a lower rail for mounting in a generally horizontal and spaced manner to the wall by suitable d) V. fastening means; the upper rail including the retaining lip for retaining the upper end of each upstanding support; and the lower rail including the fastener receiving aperture into which the fastener extends for securing the lower end of each upstanding support to the in lower rail.
15. A shelving assembly according to claim 14, wherein the fastener (N receiving aperture is adapted for receiving wall mounting fasteners for fastening the lower rail to the wall.
16. A shelving assembly according to claim 14 or 15, wherein the upper rail includes at least one aperture for receiving at least one wall mounting fastener.
17. A shelving assembly according to any one of claims 14 to16, wherein the retaining lip extends longitudinally along the upper rail, and the aperture provided in the lower rail is in the form of a longitudinally extending slot or slots, thereby enabling adjustment, within predefined limits, of the mounting position of each upstanding support relative to the rails.
18. A shelving assembly according to claim 16, or claim 17 when dependent on claim 14, wherein each aperture provided in the upper rail is in the form of a longitudinally extending slot.
19. A shelving assembly according to any one of claims 14 to 18, wherein each upstanding support includes a groove for receiving the upper rail lip end.
20. A shelving assembly according to any one of the embodiments substantially as herein described and illustrated. P.%UweADlh aeflded dl& I augus8 doc