EP1120070A1 - Storage structure with articulated panels - Google Patents

Abstract

A storage structure according to the invention comprises panels (21-25) arranged according to at least a first group of generally rectangular panels (2) oriented vertically and each articulated along a respective axis of articulation (210-250) to a structure common link (26) to pivot between two limit orientations. Each end panel (21, 25) has, according to its lower horizontal edge, a support wheel arranged to roll on the ground and to support the panel in overhang. Each panel can carry objects such as works of art, which the observer (16) can observe with sufficient distance in a room (1) for storage. The two sides of each panel (21-25) are accessible and usable for fixing objects, so that the available storage area is maximized. <IMAGE>

Description

The present invention relates to structures allowing including the storage of artistic works such as paintings in museum reserves.

Museums generally have an exhibition section in which certain artistic works are highlighted, and a reserve part in which are stored a large number of works between exhibition periods.

Art works stored in reserves must remain accessible in order to be viewed with hindsight sufficient to allow museum staff to prepare the next exhibitions by choosing the works so appropriate.

To reduce the structural cost of museum reserves, there is an interest in maximizing the quantity of works that we can store in a given area reserve, while ensuring good accessibility and sufficient distance to gauge the stored works.

Currently, artistic works such as paintings are stored on different structures. A first known solution consists in storing the works on the walls of a reserve room, possibly providing an intermediate partition on which works are also arranged. According to this solution, if there is a room of approximately 5 m by 5, the surface available to receive the works is approximately 69 m ² .

A second known solution described in the document EP 0 600 506 A, in the same 5 m by 5 spare room, consists of storing the works on hanging grids arranged in a row of parallel vertical grids and each movable by horizontal translation in their plane, with a lower support wheel. We can thus move selectively a grid for the examination of the works which it carries. We increases the area available to receive the works.

According to a third known solution, the grids are also arranged in a row of parallel vertical grids, and are no longer movable in their plane, but perpendicular to their plane, on mobile carriages. The grids can then be used on both sides for the storage of artistic works, and it is considered that the available surface is then increased to reach approximately 144 m ² , always in a reserve room of 5 m by 5.

We also know, in a different area, a display for screens, doors and windows described in the document US 1 688 255 A. The screens, doors or windows are fixed by pliers with low horizontal beams and axes of articulation of a crossbar structure attached to a building. The structure is not self-stable, and is not not suitable for storing objects such as works of art. Sure such a structure, one cannot in particular hang paintings by traditional means of attachment of their face nor guarantee their integrity.

Document EP 0 599 112 A describes a display for ceramic tiles, comprising a frame with uprights, crosspieces, and rectangular base, and mounted tile support panels 360 ° rotatable between upper and lower beams themselves swivel on the frame. Such a device is complex, for the presence of the base frame, pivoting beams and means of articulation of the panels, and it is not suitable for the support works of art because there is a significant risk of shock between a pivoting panel and objects held on adjacent panels.

A problem proposed by the present invention is further increase the space available for the storage of artistic works in museum reserves, while ensuring the accessibility of the works and a sufficient distance to examine them, without requiring or allowing manipulations likely to make run the risk of degrading the works. The structure of storage must be stable and autonomous, not requiring a priori no attachment to a building, while being foldable in one space-saving folded position.

Another object of the invention is to design such a storage structure which is particularly reliable, simple and inexpensive, so as to further reduce the installation cost and use of the structure.

In the alternative, another subject of the invention is ensure better protection of works of art suspended from the storage structure. Protection must in particular be insured against various types of nuisance, including impact, vibrations, dust, humidity, water runoff.

Another subsidiary object of the present invention is ensure the possibility of adjusting the hinged panels to receive more or less thick objects, without risk of contact or impact with objects from adjacent panels. The setting must be do with simple tools such as a wrench, and without modification of parts.

• les panneaux sont agencés selon au moins un premier groupe de panneaux généralement rectangulaires orientés verticalement et comprenant des panneaux articulés chacun directement selon un axe d'articulation respectif, au voisinage d'un premier bord vertical, à une structure de liaison commune pour pivoter d'environ 90° entre deux orientations limites,
• les axes d'articulation respectifs des panneaux articulés consécutifs sont décalés latéralement sur la structure de liaison commune d'une distance choisie pour autoriser la rotation des panneaux entre les orientations limites sans que les objets qu'ils portent ne se touchent,
• certains au moins des panneaux comportent, selon leur bord horizontal inférieur, un moyen d'appui disposé à l'écart de l'axe d'articulation du panneau et agencé pour être en appui sur le sol et pour assurer ainsi la stabilité de l'ensemble de la structure sur le sol.

To reach these and other objects, a storage structure according to the invention comprises articulated panels adapted to receive and support objects such as artistic works, the structure being such that:

• the panels are arranged according to at least a first group of generally rectangular panels oriented vertically and comprising panels each articulated directly along a respective axis of articulation, in the vicinity of a first vertical edge, at a common connecting structure for pivoting approximately 90 ° between two limiting orientations,
• the respective articulation axes of the consecutive articulated panels are offset laterally on the common connection structure by a distance chosen to allow the rotation of the panels between the limit orientations without the objects they carry touching each other,
• at least some of the panels have, along their lower horizontal edge, a support means disposed away from the axis of articulation of the panel and arranged to be supported on the ground and thus ensuring the stability of the whole structure on the ground.

According to a first embodiment, each articulated panel comprises a rolling member, constituting a support means and likely to roll on the ground according to a rolling zone at regular surface.

In a simple and effective realization, one of the panels extremes is fixed, oriented permanently according to the first orientation limited to about 45 ° relative to the structure of joint connection, and in permanent support on the ground. Others panels are hinged.

According to an advantageous embodiment, adapted to small dimensions, the articulated intermediate panels are devoid of rolling elements, and pivot while being supported only on their respective axes of articulation. We thus reduce the vibrations caused by the rolling on the ground, which improves the protection of works of art. But it is better that the size of the structure is relatively small, to limit the weight supported by each fulcrum on the ground.

Another protection against vibrations and shocks can be ensured by providing damped cylinders arranged to apply regular and gentle pivoting to each hinged panel towards either of its limit orientations from a median orientation generally perpendicular to the structure of joint bond. So the user can let go of the panel articulated as soon as it has exceeded the median orientation, and the panel articulated comes to place itself, in a slow movement and damped, in its chosen limit orientation.

In a particular embodiment, one can advantageously provide that the end panels are full, constituting cover walls for enclosing all the intermediate panels when the structure is in folded position. This provides improved protection for works of art, protection against dust or other agents outdoor pollutants.

According to a first embodiment, the structure of storage includes panels made up of one or more frames rigid rectangles each surrounding and retaining a grid. The works can thus be fixed on the grid, at any location desired, by fasteners such as hooks or connections.

An advantageous variant of this embodiment consists of replacing the grid with parallel slats held by the panel frame uprights. The slats can be made for example aluminum, and have perforations allowing the use of different hanging systems for works of art. One advantage is that the slats are easier to assemble and assemble in tight spaces intended to contain the structure storage.

An advantageous realization consists in replacing the grid by one or more perforated sheets folded into slots, held by the uprights and crosspieces of the panel frame. One interest is that works of art are hung on both sides of the panel without the attachment means interfering from one side to the other.

According to another embodiment, the structure of storage includes panels consisting of a rectangular frame surrounding and retaining horizontal shelves. We can then place the objects on the shelves.

Preferably, each articulated panel is mounted on the joint connection structure by an upper pivot and by a pivot lower, crossing respective upper and lower holes of the panel, at least one of the pivots being attached so removable on the common connection structure.

It may be useful to provide means that prevent objects stored on the panels may touch each other when pivoting movements of hinged panels. For that, we can advantageously provide that the panels include, in their upper or peripheral zone and away from the axes articulation, stop means to guarantee a spacing sufficient between consecutive panels and thus prevent the contact between the objects they carry.

Preferably, in the folded position, the frames peripherals of consecutive panels are joined, with possible interposition of anti-shock seals. All of the panel frames thus constitute a dust-proof frame, which protects the works contained in the structure. The walls of the extreme frames are then waterproof, or at least dustproof and breathable, for example made of a fiber material distributed under the Gore-Tex brand.

When you want to adjust the thickness available for works held on a panel, the amounts panel frame verticals can have parallel profiles defining successive or movable housings which can receive the central structure of grid panel or slatted or perforated sheet, so the user can choose the position of the central panel structure to define a free space more or less thick on both sides of the panel to receive the objects.

The common liaison structure, on which are articulated panels, may advantageously include a frame generally rectangular with two uprights connected by two sleepers, the sleepers receiving the means of articulation of the panels, and the common connecting structure resting on the ground by height adjustment means such as two screw jacks. We thus ensures the smoothest possible movement of the panels articulated, with better stability of the structure.

• la figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'une structure de rangement selon un mode de réalisation de la présente invention ;
• la figure 2 est une vue d'arrière d'une structure fixe commune selon l'invention sur laquelle peuvent s'articuler les panneaux d'un groupe de panneaux 1
• la figure 3 est une vue de dessus de la traverse basse d'une structure fixe de la figure 2, selon un mode de réalisation avantageux ;
• la figure 4 illustre une vue de détail des pivots d'articulation de panneaux selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
• la figure 5 est une vue de dessus illustrant une disposition possible de structure de rangement dans une pièce de réserve ;
• la figure 6 illustre une autre disposition de structure de rangement selon l'invention adaptée à une autre forme de pièce de réserve ;
• la figure 7 est une vue de dessus illustrant un mode de réalisation de la structure selon l'invention comprenant des vérins de déplacement en rotation ;
• la figure 8 est une vue de dessus en coupe transversale illustrant une structure de cadre de panneau selon l'invention permettant le réglage de profondeur de l'espace réservé aux objets ou oeuvres artistiques de part et d'autre d'un panneau ;
• la figure 9 illustre en vue de dessus une structure de joints d'étanchéité entre deux montants de panneaux adjacents ;
• la figure 10 est une vue de face en coupe transversale illustrant une structure de joints d'étanchéité entre deux traverses supérieures de panneaux adjacents ;
• la figure 11 est une vue en perspective illustrant une structure de panneau à tôle perforée pliée en créneaux selon l'invention ; et
• la figure 12 illustre une autre disposition de structure de rangement dans une pièce de réserve.

Other objects, characteristics and advantages of the present invention will emerge from the following description of particular embodiments, given in relation to the attached figures, among which:

• Figure 1 is a perspective view of a storage structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;
• Figure 2 is a rear view of a common fixed structure according to the invention on which the panels of a group of panels 1 can be articulated
• Figure 3 is a top view of the bottom rail of a fixed structure of Figure 2, according to an advantageous embodiment;
• FIG. 4 illustrates a detailed view of the articulation pivots of panels according to an embodiment of the invention;
• Figure 5 is a top view illustrating a possible arrangement of storage structure in a reserve room;
• FIG. 6 illustrates another arrangement of the storage structure according to the invention adapted to another form of spare part;
• Figure 7 is a top view illustrating an embodiment of the structure according to the invention comprising cylinders for displacement in rotation;
• Figure 8 is a top view in cross section illustrating a panel frame structure according to the invention allowing the depth adjustment of the space reserved for objects or artistic works on either side of a panel;
• Figure 9 illustrates a top view of a structure of seals between two adjacent panel uprights;
• FIG. 10 is a front view in cross section illustrating a structure of seals between two upper crosspieces of adjacent panels;
• FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a structure of a perforated sheet panel folded into slots according to the invention; and
• FIG. 12 illustrates another arrangement of the storage structure in a reserve room.

We will first consider Figure 5, illustrating in view from above a room 1 of building of square shape, for example a museum reserve room, to which a structure is adapted storage device according to one embodiment of the invention.

In this embodiment, the storage structure comprises hinged panels which are arranged according to a first group of panels 2 and a second group of panels 3.

The first group of panels 2 is adapted in a first corner 4 of room 1, while the second group of panels 3 is fitted in the opposite corner 5 of room 1.

Each group of panels such as the first group of panels 2 includes a plurality of panels such as panels 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25, generally rectangular, oriented vertically, and articulated along a respective axis of articulation vertical 210, 220, 230, 240 and 250, near a first edge vertical, to a common fixed structure 26 for pivoting between two limit orientations. Thus, in Figure 5, each panel 21-25 can rotate 90 ° between a first limit position parallel to a first wall 6 of the part 1, and a second limit position parallel to the second wall 7 of the part 1.

Objects, such as artistic works, can be attached to both sides of panels 21-25, or at least to their sides facing an adjacent panel. The axes of articulation respective 210-250 consecutive panels 21-25 are offset laterally, on the common fixed structure 26, by a distance D chosen to allow the rotation of the panels between the limit orientations without the objects they carry touch.

We will now refer to Figure 1, which illustrates in perspective the first group of panels 2 according to a first mode of achievement. We find the common fixed structure 26 on which are articulated panels 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25.

Each panel such as panel 21 has a shape generally rectangular bounded by a first vertical edge 21a, a second vertical edge 21b, a lower horizontal edge 21c and an upper horizontal edge 21d. The articulation axis 210 of the panel 21 is arranged in the vicinity of the first vertical edge 21a.

Each panel such as the panel 21 comprises, according to its lower horizontal edge 21c, a support wheel 21e disposed at away from the hinge pin 210 of the panel 21 and arranged to roll on the ground along an axis of rotation 21f parallel to the plane general of the panel 21 and to support the panel 21 in overhang.

In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1, each panel such as panel 21 consists of a frame rigid rectangular, with two uprights bordering the vertical edges 21a and 21b and two sleepers bordering the horizontal edges 21c and 21d. The frame surrounds a 21g grid constituting a mesh on which can be hung objects such as works of art.

It will be understood that, as an alternative or in addition, the frame can surround and hold horizontal shelves intended to support objects such as trinkets, vases or other works artistic.

As we can see better in Figure 2 in rear view, the common fixed structure 26 comprises a frame generally rectangular with two uprights 26a and 26b connected by two crosspieces 26c and 26d, possibly with an intermediate reinforcement element 26th if necessary. The sleepers 26c and 26d receive the means of articulation of the panels 21-25.

One embodiment of such articulation means is illustrated in Figures 3 and 4. In Figure 3, there is shown seen from above the lower cross member 26c, which is slightly offset horizontally with respect to the uprights 26a and 26b, and which includes a series of holes such as hole 26f. For example, the low beam 26c can have a length of about 1 m, the successive holes being distributed along the length of the crosspiece low 26c at a pitch P of around 50 mm. The high cross 26d can have the same structure.

In Figure 4, we find, in cross section, the low cross 26c which is a U-shaped profile. A shoulder bush 26g is engaged in hole 26f to constitute a rotation bearing in which engages a lower pivot 21i of the panel 21.

Thus, each panel such as the panel 21 is articulated at the common fixed structure 26 by an upper pivot and by a pivot lower 21i. The upper and lower pivots pass through respective upper and lower holes of the panel 21, and one at less pivots are removably attached to the structure fixed common 26. For example, the lower pivot 21i is fixed on the panel 21, and engages in the shouldered bush 26g of the lower cross 26c, while the upper pivot is added removably on the high cross member 26d of the fixed structure common 26.

Referring again to Figure 5, for a table storage application, the distance D chosen between the respective axes of articulation 240 and 250 of the panels consecutive 24 and 25 is between 20 and 30 cm approximately. We will understand that this distance D can be adjusted by choosing, in sleepers 26c and 26d of the common fixed structure 26, the suitable holes 26f for passing the pivots.

Referring again to Figure 1, we see that the panels such as panel 21 include, in their area upper and away from the articulation axes such as the axis 210, stop means to guarantee sufficient spacing between the consecutive panels 21, 22 and thereby preventing contact between the objects they carry. For example, stop means may consist of an upper horizontal crosspiece (depending on the upper edge 21d) wider than the rest of the panel 21, likely to come into abutment laterally against the sleeper upper horizontal (according to upper edge 22d) corresponding of the adjacent panel 22.

Also, each panel such as panel 21 can be provided, on its upright with second vertical edge 21b, with a handle of 21j maneuver facilitating the gripping of the panel for its pivot between its limit orientations.

As illustrated in FIG. 1, the uprights 26a and 26b of the common fixed structure 26 can advantageously comprise two screw jacks 26g and 26h, so that the fixed structure commune 26 rests on the ground by the two screw jacks 26g and 26h which allow height adjustment. This provision improves the stability of the structure, and prevents shearing at the level of floor, while optimizing a smooth movement of the articulated panels.

In FIG. 7, an embodiment has been illustrated. advantageous of the invention, in which hydraulic cylinders such that the jack 125 are arranged to request pivoting regular and at constant speed each pivoting panel such as the panels 22, 23, 24, 25, 25a and 25b towards one and the other of its limit orientations from a middle orientation (illustrated by line 225 for example for panel 25) generally perpendicular to the common fixed structure 26. One can for example provide a cylinder 125 with damped compression spring between the joint connection structure 26 and the upper crosspiece 25d of the panel 25, the jack 125 being articulated between a point intermediate 325 of panel 25 and a fixed point 425 of common fixed structure 26 in front of the hinge pin 250 of the panel 25. Each cylinder allows the opening and closing of the panels very regularly. Past the middle position intermediate 225, the jack 125 drives the movement of the panel 25 until closing, at constant speed. This provision guarantees that the works hung on panel 25 will not be damaged during the movement thereof.

In a preferred embodiment illustrated in the figure 7, which is a variant of the embodiment of FIG. 1, a first end panel 21 is fixed and provided with a fixed support, and a second end panel 25b is provided with a wheel such that the wheel 25e of the embodiment of FIG. 1. The panels intermediaries 22 to 25a are optionally devoid of wheels supports, and pivot while being supported only on their axes respective joints, thus avoiding vibrations that can result from the rolling of the support wheels on an uneven track.

In all cases, it is advantageous to place the organs like the 21st and 25th wheels near the middle low sleepers such as sleeper 21c. This reduces the general vibrations by the pivoting of the panels.

Contrary to what is shown in Figure 1, we can design an advantageous embodiment in which the end panels 21 and 25b are full, constituting walls of non-mesh cover to enclose all the panels intermediate in folded position. In this case, preferably, the peripheral frames of consecutive panels are joined in folded position as illustrated in Figure 7: for example the panel frame 21 is joined with panel frame 22, with possible interposition of anti-shock seals between the two frames, all of the frames and panels extremes 21 and 25b thus constituting a dust-proof envelope protecting the interior of the structure containing the objects or works of art.

Preferably, in this case, the end panels 21 and 25b have at least one wall portion made of a waterproof material dust, but possibly breathable, such as fiber material distributed under the Gore-Tex brand.

FIG. 8 illustrates a particular embodiment of panel frame such as panel 22, allowing adjustment of the thicknesses available for objects or works of art. In this case, the vertical uprights 22a and 22b of the frame of the panel 22 have parallel staircase profiles, as illustrated in the figure, made for example from aluminum profiles. Profiles in staircase achieve successive housing such as housing 522 can each receive the central structure 22g of panel. The user can thus choose the position of the structure central 22g of the panel, to define on either side of this central structure 22g of free spaces 622 and 722 thick more or less important to receive the objects to support.

Alternatively, we can design uprights face oblique interior on which a vertical U-shaped profile slides constituting a groove with adjustable and lockable position to hold the 22g central structure of the panel.

In both cases, if the central structure 22g is not sufficient not to stiffen the panel, we can provide high sleepers and low such as cross members 822 and 922.

Figure 9 illustrates a joint structure to ensure the closure between two adjacent uprights 22b and 23b: a seal outer lip 123b is provided on the left edge of the upright 23b, and comes to bear on the external face of the upright 22 in the closed position; an internal seal with inverted lip 122b is provided at the right edge of the upright 22b and bears against upright 23b.

Figure 10 illustrates a possible joint structure between a cross member 22d and an adjacent cross member 23d. Each cross 22d (or 23d) has two heights 122d and 222d of heights different and each bearing an upturned lip seal 322d and 422d oriented to bear against the adjacent fallout of the next cross. The turned lip seals constitute anti-drip gutters.

Figure 11 illustrates in perspective a shape particularly interesting central structure 22g of a sign. This structure is formed of a perforated sheet and folded in adjacent horizontal slots such as the re-entering slot 122g and the outgoing slot 222g, shaped to allow the attachment of objects, with perforations allowing the use of different systems for hanging works, and ensuring better support. Alternatively, slots can be vertical. For reasons of space, the 22g central structure of a panel by assembling several perforated and folded coplanar sheets.

As can be understood in FIGS. 5 and 6, a structure according to the invention generally comprises a plurality groups of panels, the groups of panels being articulated each on a respective common fixed structure. For example, on Figure 5, there is a first group of panels 2 articulated on a first common connection structure 26, and a second group of panels 3 articulated on a second connecting structure common 36.

In a storage room such as room 1, the panels of panel groups 2 and 3 are hinged to respective joint connection structures 26 and 36 which are themselves reported on the peripheral walls such as the walls 6 and 7 of the storage room 1. According to the first provision illustrated in FIG. 5, the common fixed structures 26 and 36 are engaged in opposite corners 4 and 5 of part 1 of storage.

Figure 6 illustrates another structural arrangement of storage according to the invention, adapted to a room 1 for storing rectangular shape. We can then arrange a group of large panels 8 in the middle zone of a first longitudinal wall 9 of room 1, and a second group of large panels 10 in the zone median of the opposite longitudinal wall 11. A third group small panels 12 is placed in the lower right corner, and three other groups of small panels 13, 14 and 15 are distributed on other portions of the peripheral wall, for example.

Panels of panel groups can advantageously be dimensioned in horizontal length so to rotate freely, between their limit orientations such as illustrated for example in the groups of large panels 8 and 10, without touching the panels of the other groups of panels in room 1 for storage. Alternatively, we can however bring the groups of panels together, provided not to open them simultaneously.

It will be understood that, depending on the objects to be stored and depending on the dimensions of the storage room, we can choose the layout and size of the groups of panels for optimize storage space.

If we consider for example Figure 5, we understand that a storage structure according to the invention allows a observer 16 to observe, with a significant retreat the fixed objects on the panels of the first group of panels 2, placing themselves at the near the opposite corner 5, then observe the objects carried by the second group of panels 3 by placing themselves near the corner opposite 4.

The observer 16 can observe the objects fixed on one and the other of the faces of each of the panels, by rotating will the panels between their limit orientations, and in always keeping the same distance from the panel observed.

With the arrangement illustrated in FIG. 5, it is considered for example that, for a room 5 m by 5, the storage structure with hinged panels according to the invention makes it possible to reach a storage surface of approximately 180 m ² , which is much greater than the area available in known structures.

The arrangement illustrated in Figure 12 allows further increase the storage space available, provided admit not to open the panels simultaneously. We can thus have, in a rectangular room, sixteen groups of panels referenced by the letters a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o and p. The folded positions are in the direction of the length of the part.

The present invention is not limited to the modes of which have been explicitly described, but it includes the various variants and generalizations contained in the field of the claims below.

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Storage structure with articulated panels adapted to receive and support objects such as artistic works, characterized in that: the panels (21-25b) are arranged according to at least a first group of generally rectangular panels (2) oriented vertically and comprising panels each articulated directly along a respective axis of articulation (210), in the vicinity of a first vertical edge (21a), to a common connecting structure (26) to pivot about 90 ° between two limit orientations, the respective articulation axes (240, 250) of the consecutive articulated panels (24, 25) are offset laterally on the common connecting structure (26) by a distance (D) chosen to allow the rotation of the articulated panels (21- 25b) between the limit orientations without the objects they carry touching each other, at least some of the panels (21, 25) comprise, along their lower horizontal edge (21c), a support means (21e, 25e) disposed away from the hinge axis (210) of the panel (21 ) and arranged to be supported on the ground and thus to ensure the stability of the entire structure on the ground. Storage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that one of the end panels (21) is fixed, permanently oriented according to the first orientation limit to 45 ° approximately with respect to the common connection structure (26), and in permanent support on the ground. Storage structure according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that each articulated panel (22-25b) comprises a rolling member, constituting a support means and likely to roll on the ground according to a rolling zone at regular surface. Storage structure according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the hinged panels intermediates (22-25a) have no running gear, and pivot while being supported only on their articulation axes respective (220-240). Storage structure according to any one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it comprises damped cylinders arranged to request regular pivoting and soft each panel hinged to either of its limit orientations from a median orientation (225) generally perpendicular to the common connecting structure (26). Storage structure according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the end panels (21, 25b) are full, constituting cover walls for enclose all the intermediate panels in position folded up. Storage structure according to any one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it comprises panels (21-25b) made up of one or more frames rigid rectangles each surrounding and retaining a grid (21g), or parallel slats, or one or more sheets perforated folded in slots (122g, 222g). Storage structure according to any one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that it comprises panels (21-25) consisting of a rectangular frame surrounding and retaining horizontal shelves. Storage structure according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that each panel articulated (21) is mounted on the common connecting structure (26) by an upper pivot and by a lower pivot (21i), passing through respective upper and lower holes of the panel (21), one at least pivots being removably attached to the common link structure (26). Storage structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that said distance (D) chosen between the respective articulation axes (240, 250) of the consecutive panels (24, 25) is between 20 and 30 cm about. Storage structure according to any one of Claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the panels (21) include, in their upper or peripheral zone and away hinge pins (210), abutment means to guarantee a sufficient spacing between the consecutive panels (21, 22) and to prevent contact between the objects they carry. Storage structure according to any one of Claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the end panels (21, 25b) are full, and in that, in the folded position, the peripheral frames of consecutive panels are joined, with possible interposition of seals (122b, 123b, 322d, 422d) anti-shock, constituting an anti-dust envelope. Storage structure according to claim 12 characterized in that the end panels (21, 25b) have at least a portion of the wall made of a dust-tight material but breathable, such as a fiber material distributed under the Gore-Tex brand. Storage structure according to any one of Claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the uprights vertical (22a, 22b) of the panel frame (22), define successive housings (522) or movable accommodating the central structure (22g) of grid or slatted or sheet metal panel perforated, so that the user can choose the position of the central panel structure (22g) to define a free space more or less thick on both sides of the panel to receive the objects. Storage structure according to any one of Claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the structure of common link (26) comprises a generally rectangular frame with two uprights (26a, 26b) connected by two crosspieces (26c, 26d), the sleepers (26c, 26d) receiving the means of articulation of panels (21-25), and the common connecting structure (26) resting on the ground by height adjustment means such as two screw jacks (26g, 26h).

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