EP1419716A2 - Waffenschrank mit flexibler Inneneinrichtung - Google Patents

Waffenschrank mit flexibler Inneneinrichtung Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP1419716A2
EP1419716A2 EP03026501A EP03026501A EP1419716A2 EP 1419716 A2 EP1419716 A2 EP 1419716A2 EP 03026501 A EP03026501 A EP 03026501A EP 03026501 A EP03026501 A EP 03026501A EP 1419716 A2 EP1419716 A2 EP 1419716A2
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
safe
module
configurable
clip
gun
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Withdrawn
Application number
EP03026501A
Other languages
English (en)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP1419716A3 (de
Inventor
Terri P. Cleveland
Patrick J. Beattie
R. David Pallo
Torsten Rhode
Kelvin H. Wildman
Peter F. Lynch
Scott W. Osiecki
Ronald J. Kingston
Chad P. John D. Brush & Co. Inc Paris
Daniel A. Matijas
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
John D Brush and Co Inc
Original Assignee
John D Brush and Co Inc
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by John D Brush and Co Inc filed Critical John D Brush and Co Inc
Priority to MXPA03010550 priority Critical patent/MXPA03010550A/es
Publication of EP1419716A2 publication Critical patent/EP1419716A2/de
Publication of EP1419716A3 publication Critical patent/EP1419716A3/de
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B81/00—Cabinets or racks specially adapted for other particular purposes, e.g. for storing guns or skis
    • A47B81/005—Devices for storing or displaying rifles, guns, pistols or elongated objects such as fishing rods storing fishing rods
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B96/00—Details of cabinets, racks or shelf units not covered by a single one of groups A47B43/00 - A47B95/00; General details of furniture
    • A47B96/06—Brackets or similar supporting means for cabinets, racks or shelves
    • A47B96/067—Horizontal rails as suspension means in a cantilever arrangement
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B97/00—Furniture or accessories for furniture, not provided for in other groups of this subclass

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a gun safe with a configurable interior. More particularly, the present invention relates to a gun safe having a unique modular gun rack, a versatile interior door storage system, and removable floor/storage compartment.
  • conventional firearm safes provide non-movable firearm racks rigidly attached to the three interior walls of the safe.
  • the firearm racks consist of a predetermined number of barrel receiving portions that protrude from the three interior walls into the safe.
  • the racks define the number of long-arm guns that can be aligned against each wall and thereby, define and restrict utilization of the interior of the safe not occupied by the guns or occupied by guns having a peculiar shape.
  • peripheral items such as scopes, barrels, pistols, cleaning equipment and paperwork in the safe.
  • conventional firearm safes sometimes provide fixed shelves where these peripheral items can be placed, stacking these items on the shelves prohibits easy access, resulting in excessive time expended to locate these items.
  • the floor of conventional fire arm safes is below, and not flush with the door opening, thereby forming a lower lip. When removing guns from the safe having such a floor design, the butt portion often collides with this lower lip, thereby damaging the gun.
  • a safe having a unique modular gun rack, a versatile interior door storage system, and removable floor/storage compartment.
  • the modular gun rack of the present invention includes one or more individual barrel receiving modules secured to the internal walls by a "Z" shaped bracket.
  • This novel bracket provides versatility in the lateral placement of the receiving modules and allows for the secure mounting of the receiving modules to the walls of the safe without the use of known retention methods such as with screws or bolts.
  • the receiving modules are also designed to receive various shaped gun barrels and can accommodate guns with scopes attached.
  • the inside of the safe door includes bungee cord elements and cinches.
  • the length of bungee cord is held in place by a series of knobs attached to the inside of the door.
  • the bungee cord and cinches hold peripheral items such as gun barrels, scopes, and paperwork against the inside of the door.
  • Storage bags are also provided.
  • a unique floor is positioned flush with the door opening and is removable. The removable floor can be locked into place to provide an additional level of security for articles stored within the safe.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a plurality of gun receiving modules and a corner receiving module according to the present invention
  • FIG. 1b is a perspective view of a bracket that forms a part of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1c is a side elevational view of the bracket shown in FIG. 1b and one of the gun receiving modules shown in FIG. 1a;
  • FIG. 2a is a front perspective view of one of the gun receiving modules shown in FIG. 1a;
  • FIG. 2b is a rear perspective view of the gun receiving module shown in FIG. 2a;
  • FIG. 2c is a side elevational view of the gun receiving module shown in FIG. 2a;
  • FIG. 2d is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the gun receiving module shown in FIG. 2a;
  • FIG. 2e is a side elevational view of an extension module
  • FIG. 2f is a side elevational view of another embodiment of a gun receiving module according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 2g is a front perspective view of the gun receiving module shown in FIG. 2f;
  • FIG. 2h is a front perspective view of yet another embodiment of a gun receiving module in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 2i is a front perspective view of yet another embodiment of a gun receiving module in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 2j is a front perspective view of the gun receive module shown in FIG. 2i;
  • FIG. 2k is a front perspective view of another embodiment of a gun receiving module in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of the corner receiving module in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of a safe showing the inside surface of its door including bungee cord elements and clinches in accordance with the present invention
  • FIG. 4a is an enlarged view of the bottom portion of the safe door showing a bungee cord element and clinches positioned against the interior portion of a safe door;
  • FIG. 5 is a front perspective view showing a plurality of knobs for fastening storage compartment to a cover for a safe door;
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a safe cover having storage bags coupled thereto;
  • FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of the inside of a safe door showing a plurality of hook mounted thereto;
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a removable safe floor in accordance with the present invention.
  • the interior gun rack of the present invention has one or more individual barrel receiving modules 10' and a corner receiving module 18 secured to interior walls 11 on a "Z" shaped bracket 12.
  • Module 10' includes a clip 13 for attaching the module to wall 11 and a cradle 14' for receiving a gun barrel (not shown).
  • FIGS. 2d and 2f-2g show a series of second embodiments including arcuate shaped barrel receiving modules 10'.
  • FIGS. 2h-2k show yet other shaped modules.
  • cradle 14' is uniquely shaped to receive many different barrel types. Barrel receiving modules 10' may also include optional straps for securing the gun barrel against the cradle. Strap ends are secured to the module while connecting means of straps, such as for example, snaps or Velcro, are used to join the straps together once the gun barrel is in place in a respective cradle.
  • substantially rigid bracket 12 includes a first leg 45 and a second leg 46 connected by transition member 47 to thereby position second leg 46 parallel to but offset from first leg 45.
  • First leg 45 of bracket 12 is secured to wall 11 of the safe by conventional attaching means 49 such as, for example, rivets, screw, bolts or welding.
  • Second leg 46 of bracket 12 protrudes upward spaced from the wall 11 by transition member 47, forming a groove 48 between second leg 46 and wall 11.
  • Thickness 20 of clip 13 is sized slightly less than thickness 26 of groove 48, while stock thickness 22 of bracket 12 is slightly less than gap 24 of clip 13.
  • barrel receiving module 10' is mounted to wall 11 by simply sliding clip 13 of the barrel receiving module into the groove 48.
  • This mechanism allows the barrel receiving module to be secured firmly against wall 11.
  • the present invention allows the receiving module to be positioned and re-positioned anywhere laterally along bracket 12 and along the walls of the safe to accommodate the number of guns stored and a variety of gun barrel shapes and designs.
  • receiving module 10' includes cradle 14' for receiving the barrel of a gun, and clip 13, for securing the individual barrel receiving module to bracket 12.
  • bracket 12 is fixedly mounted on the internal walls 11 of the safe and, in turn, individual barrel receiving modules 10' are attached to bracket 12 by clip 13.
  • cradle 14' includes a uniquely shaped concave recess to accommodate barrels of various gun types such as, but not limited to, double barrel, side-by-side, under and over, and the like.
  • Cradle 14' may have a soft contact surface such as, for example, rubber to further protect the gun barrels from scratches or nicks.
  • This soft contact surface can be either a separate piece or integrally attached or molded to the module 10'. While clip 13 is shown with three prongs spaced across the full width of the module in the above disclosed embodiments, it is contemplated that the clip of the present invention can instead include a single prong spaced across the width of the module.
  • an extension is used to space the barrels a greater distance from the wall.
  • One particular extension means is an extension module, having a coupling end and an extension cradle similar in contour to cradle 14'.
  • the coupling end of the extension module is shaped to fit into the concave recess of cradle 14'.
  • the extension module can be attached to receiving module 10' by a screw or screws, or by plastic spring clips and recesses molded into the modules.
  • the cradle serves to position a received gun barrel a greater distance from the wall of the safe and thereby provides additional wall clearance for a barrel mounted scope.
  • Double clip extender 35 has a first extension clip 37 extending from a first side 72 and a extension second clip 36 extending from a second side 74.
  • the first extension clip 37 is sized for inserting into groove 48 of bracket 12 and the second extension clip 36 is sized for receiving clip 13 of barrel receiving module 10'.
  • Second extension clip 36 is a reverse or mirror image of first extension clip 37 so that double extender 35 can be oriented in either direction.
  • second extension clip 36 may also include a recess portion that is adapted to be positioned adjacent to clip 13 of receiving module 10' when clip extender 35 is coupled with receiving module 10'.
  • receiving module 10" may also be elongated so that the cradle 14' is positioned further away from clip 13 compared to the receiving module 10' shown in FIG. 2a.
  • Module 38 has a first cradle 40 for receiving barrels without scopes and second cradle 39 for receiving barrels with scopes.
  • the module has a short side 41 and a long side 42 generally perpendicular to the short side.
  • Short side 41 and long side 42 each have a clip 43, 44, respectively, for attaching module 38 to bracket 12 as described above.
  • clip 44 is used to attach module 38 to bracket 12
  • cradle 40 for receiving a gun barrel without a scope is available for use.
  • clip 43 is used to attach module 38 to bracket 12
  • cradle 39 for receiving a gun barrel with a scope is available for use.
  • Modules may have a secondary clip 44' on long side 42 for adjusting the vertical position of cradle 40.
  • a unique corner barrel receiving module 18 contains two barrel receiving cradles 21, and may have a recess on an upper surface of corner barrel receiving module 18.
  • the clip (not shown) is sized to be received by bracket 12 as described above, for corner module 18 to be positioned at intersecting corners of walls 11. In this manner, the corners of the safe can be efficiently utilized for the storage of guns.
  • the recess may be suitable for holding aerosol cans or small objects that can be easily misplaced. It will be understood that, while corner module 18 in FIG. 3 is shown as a flat module in FIG. 1a, corner module 18 can also be formed as an arcuate module as in FIG. 2a.
  • hooks and other universal hanging devices having clips 13 as described above, can be easily hung on bracket 12 making the design even more versatile.
  • the inside surface of the safe door includes bungee cord elements and cinches for storing peripheral items such as gun barrels, scopes, and paperwork against the inside door panel.
  • the inside of the safe door 31 has a length of bungee cord 30, criss-crossed against the door surface and held in place by a series of knobs 33.
  • Cinch 29 is used to tighten the bungee cord as needed to secure the peripheral items in place.
  • a lip 35 is formed in the bottom of the door surface to add additional support for long items held by the bungee cord 30.
  • the knobs 33 can also serve as snaps or buttons, for fastening bags 34, to provide additional storage compartments.
  • the knobs can also serve to hold the cover 32 on the door surface.
  • cover 32 can be formed of Velcro material for attaching pockets and other items equipped with Velcro fasteners. Referring to FIG. 6, the cover 32 can hold storage bags having Velcro fasteners 36. The combination of the Velcro and the bungee cord provides a greater degree of support for items attached to the inside of the door.
  • the inside of the door 31 has optional recesses for receiving recess pockets 37 (FIG. 5). In this optional embodiment recess pockets 37 are mounted flush with the door surface.
  • panel 51 which in the example shown also serves as a nameplate, includes a row of hooks 50, attached to the inside of door 31.
  • This row of hooks 50 comprises hooks 52, rigidly mounted to panel 51.
  • the hooks 52 may be used to hold straps, buckles, or other items.
  • the floor, or false bottom of the safe may be removable, and can be locked into place to provide an additional level of security for articles stored within the safe.
  • the floor of the safe of the present invention has an additional storage compartment 62 which lies between cover panels 63 (only one shown), and the true bottom 65 of the safe.
  • the cover panels (one shown as 63a) form a bottom of the safe, which is flush with the lower lip 64 of the door opening. Making the one or more cover panels 63 flush with the bottom edge of the access opening in the enclosure reduces the chance that a gun will catch on the lower lip of the safe when a gun is removed from the safe.
  • Cover panels 63 can be carpeted or rubberized and, when in place, serve to conceal the contents stored below.
  • a lock may also be provided to add further security and protection for the contents stored below cover panels 63.

Landscapes

  • Supports Or Holders For Household Use (AREA)
  • Toys (AREA)
EP03026501A 2002-11-18 2003-11-17 Waffenschrank mit flexibler Inneneinrichtung Withdrawn EP1419716A3 (de)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
MXPA03010550 MXPA03010550A (es) 2002-11-18 2003-11-18 Caja de seguridad para pistolas con interior configurable.

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US42720002P 2002-11-18 2002-11-18
US427200P 2002-11-18

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP1419716A2 true EP1419716A2 (de) 2004-05-19
EP1419716A3 EP1419716A3 (de) 2004-07-28

Family

ID=32176765

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP03026501A Withdrawn EP1419716A3 (de) 2002-11-18 2003-11-17 Waffenschrank mit flexibler Inneneinrichtung

Country Status (5)

Country Link
US (1) US20040130250A1 (de)
EP (1) EP1419716A3 (de)
CN (1) CN1534160A (de)
CA (1) CA2449760A1 (de)
TW (1) TW200418410A (de)

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR3027780A1 (fr) * 2014-11-05 2016-05-06 Georges Symoens Moulures de protection pour interstices indesirables

Families Citing this family (10)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US7877920B2 (en) 2003-10-24 2011-02-01 Provo Steel & Supply Co. Door-mounted rifle rack
US7409790B2 (en) * 2003-10-24 2008-08-12 Provo Steel & Supply Co. Gun safe door storage system
USRE44568E1 (en) 2003-10-24 2013-11-05 Prosteel Security Products, Inc. Gun safe door storage system
US20060283820A1 (en) * 2005-06-01 2006-12-21 Crawford Peters Pull-out gun racking system
US20090152879A1 (en) * 2007-12-12 2009-06-18 Malgorzata Pala Cabinet and latch
US9226577B2 (en) * 2012-07-26 2016-01-05 Prosteel Security Products Inc. Modular safe interior
US20150090163A1 (en) * 2013-09-27 2015-04-02 Rhino Metals, Inc. Interior safe door overlays
US9247811B2 (en) * 2014-06-19 2016-02-02 Jeffery Alan Spencer Firearm safe
US10750860B1 (en) * 2019-10-29 2020-08-25 Emily Arndt Toy gun safe
CN112190038A (zh) * 2020-11-18 2021-01-08 宁波市鄞州润平贸易有限公司 枪柜装置

Citations (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3291317A (en) * 1964-07-31 1966-12-13 Dudley H Bowen Gun rack with locking means
US3899983A (en) * 1974-05-03 1975-08-19 Antonio Januario Hernandez Safe having a concealed compartment
FR2383581A7 (fr) * 1977-03-08 1978-10-06 Mahe Charles Systeme de suspension aux portes planes
US4796762A (en) * 1987-06-24 1989-01-10 Law Donel G Storage rack
US4846430A (en) * 1988-07-08 1989-07-11 Ke Yeoug Sh Door back hanging organizer device
GB2261811A (en) * 1991-11-22 1993-06-02 James David Mortimer Pan lid storage assembly
DE4401117C1 (de) * 1994-01-17 1995-09-21 Lothar Sagerer Halter für Gewehre
DE19700330A1 (de) * 1996-01-19 1997-07-24 Franz Koenig Schrank
US6415932B1 (en) * 2001-01-16 2002-07-09 Jon Fiscus Gun barrel rest with detachable extender

Family Cites Families (16)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2269940A (en) * 1939-01-30 1942-01-13 Henry J Johnson Storage device
US2371433A (en) * 1944-04-07 1945-03-13 William M Davis Tool supporting rack
US2783896A (en) * 1955-05-04 1957-03-05 Victor A Agostini Gun rack
US4209098A (en) * 1978-05-26 1980-06-24 Adams John R Adjustable storage system for fishing rods
US5224609A (en) * 1992-02-07 1993-07-06 The Drackett Company Merchandise display system
ES1021968U (es) * 1992-07-15 1993-03-01 Hispano Mecano Electrica, S.A. Armario para aparatos electricos, perfeccionado.
US5325686A (en) * 1993-04-26 1994-07-05 Bentley James K Wall mount gun lock assembly
US5915572A (en) * 1995-12-28 1999-06-29 Dennis Hancock Rifle support rack
US5687856A (en) * 1996-03-26 1997-11-18 Kendrena; Ken Tool and implement hanging system
US5772295A (en) * 1996-09-16 1998-06-30 Sundmark; Daniel S. Concealable storage cabinet
US5921407A (en) * 1997-06-27 1999-07-13 Kabanek; Sandra S. Holder for holding surgical instrumentalities in spread arrangement
CA2230736C (en) * 1998-03-03 2007-02-06 Donald G. Coburn Dispensing cabinet
US6042207A (en) * 1998-07-28 2000-03-28 Liberty Safe & Security Products, Inc. Reconfigurable interior structure for safes and the like
US6637707B1 (en) * 1999-12-13 2003-10-28 All Rite Products, Inc. Removable holder
US6582038B2 (en) * 2001-07-12 2003-06-24 Comercial Acros Whirlpool, S.A. De C.V. Storage bin mounting system for a refrigerator door
USD476782S1 (en) * 2002-09-17 2003-07-01 Craig Alan Huddleston Dewrinkle machine

Patent Citations (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3291317A (en) * 1964-07-31 1966-12-13 Dudley H Bowen Gun rack with locking means
US3899983A (en) * 1974-05-03 1975-08-19 Antonio Januario Hernandez Safe having a concealed compartment
FR2383581A7 (fr) * 1977-03-08 1978-10-06 Mahe Charles Systeme de suspension aux portes planes
US4796762A (en) * 1987-06-24 1989-01-10 Law Donel G Storage rack
US4846430A (en) * 1988-07-08 1989-07-11 Ke Yeoug Sh Door back hanging organizer device
GB2261811A (en) * 1991-11-22 1993-06-02 James David Mortimer Pan lid storage assembly
DE4401117C1 (de) * 1994-01-17 1995-09-21 Lothar Sagerer Halter für Gewehre
DE19700330A1 (de) * 1996-01-19 1997-07-24 Franz Koenig Schrank
US6415932B1 (en) * 2001-01-16 2002-07-09 Jon Fiscus Gun barrel rest with detachable extender

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR3027780A1 (fr) * 2014-11-05 2016-05-06 Georges Symoens Moulures de protection pour interstices indesirables

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
CN1534160A (zh) 2004-10-06
US20040130250A1 (en) 2004-07-08
EP1419716A3 (de) 2004-07-28
CA2449760A1 (en) 2004-05-18
TW200418410A (en) 2004-10-01

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US5957308A (en) Pistol hanging system for gun safes
US7584861B2 (en) Expandable modular rack for storing at least one pistol of any width and/or at least one similarly configured item in its/their normal upright position
US8955697B2 (en) Firearm magazine storage rack
US5168994A (en) Handgun storage container
US5758933A (en) Combination maintenance center, firearm support and utility storage box
US8456819B1 (en) Personal storage device with charging capability
US7409790B2 (en) Gun safe door storage system
US20110226712A1 (en) Storage rack system
US6042207A (en) Reconfigurable interior structure for safes and the like
EP1419716A2 (de) Waffenschrank mit flexibler Inneneinrichtung
US20090145866A1 (en) Wall organizing system
US20040140280A1 (en) Gun safe with pull out delivery system
US20030164663A1 (en) Modular display case
US5317888A (en) Cabinet for use beneath a bed frame
US20070068835A1 (en) Enclosure for gun cleaning tools and materials
US11566868B2 (en) Firearm storage device
US10413060B2 (en) Firearm storage apparatus
USRE44568E1 (en) Gun safe door storage system
US10024620B1 (en) Multi-directional locking gun mount and methods of use for a variety of applications
US7775411B2 (en) Cycle bag with an adjustable retention device for securement to a rack
US7877920B2 (en) Door-mounted rifle rack
US6422671B1 (en) Key cabinet with staggered key panels
US20110113992A1 (en) Security lock box
US6059388A (en) Consealable jewelry box
US20040140235A1 (en) Carousel device for storing guns

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A2

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT LI LU MC NL PT RO SE SI SK TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: AL LT LV MK

PUAL Search report despatched

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009013

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A3

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT LI LU MC NL PT RO SE SI SK TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: AL LT LV MK

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20050112

AKX Designation fees paid

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT LI LU MC NL PT RO SE SI SK TR

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE APPLICATION IS DEEMED TO BE WITHDRAWN

18D Application deemed to be withdrawn

Effective date: 20060215