EP2394097A1 - Means for mounting an article - Google Patents

Means for mounting an article

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EP2394097A1
EP2394097A1 EP10706027A EP10706027A EP2394097A1 EP 2394097 A1 EP2394097 A1 EP 2394097A1 EP 10706027 A EP10706027 A EP 10706027A EP 10706027 A EP10706027 A EP 10706027A EP 2394097 A1 EP2394097 A1 EP 2394097A1
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fixing bracket
support
wires
mounting
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German (de)
French (fr)
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Samuel Foster
Rodney Jeakings
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Accuride International Ltd
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Accuride International Ltd
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24C—DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES ; DETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F24C15/00—Details
    • F24C15/16—Shelves, racks or trays inside ovens; Supports therefor

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  • the present invention relates to a means for mounting an article, such as a sliding support for a tray or drawer, onto a grid, such as those that are commonly found mounted to an inside wall of a household appliance, such as an oven or dishwasher.
  • Such grids generally comprise a plurality of horizontally extending wires mounted at either of their ends to at least a pair of vertical wires.
  • the vertical wires are attached to an interior side wall of the appliance.
  • the horizontal wires are generally elongated in a first direction, and have end portions which extend in a second direction, substantially perpendicular to the first direction.
  • the articles which are mounted to the grids may comprise, for example, oven trays or racks, or dishwasher baskets.
  • fixing brackets In order to attach the articles to the grids, fixing brackets are used. Examples of such fixing brackets are disclosed in WO 2007/090738 and WO 2007/074114. In both of these documents, a pair of front and rear fixing brackets are used to attach a support to each grid. Both of the front and rear fixing brackets have respective first and second clip- type sections, the first clip-type section partially encompasses the elongate section of a horizontal wire, and the second clip-type section partially encompasses an angled end section of the horizontal wire.
  • the present invention provides a means for mounting an article on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires and at least one substantially horizontal wire, said means for mounting comprising: a support having a first fixing bracket positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket positioned close to a second end thereof, wherein: the support is elongated in a first direction, the first fixing bracket comprises a first section for partially encompassing a first of the vertical wires, and the second fixing bracket comprises a first section for partially encompassing a second of the vertical wires.
  • the means for mounting provides a way of mounting an article to a grid which offers improved stability over known means for mounting.
  • the first fixing bracket may further comprise a second section for partially encompassing the at least one horizontal wire.
  • the second fixing bracket may further comprise a second section for partially encompassing the at least one horizontal wire.
  • the first and/or second fixing brackets may be formed integrally with the support.
  • the support may be formed from a sheet material and the first and/or second fixing brackets may be bent and shaped portions of the sheet material.
  • the sheet material may be formed of a material such as steel, aluminium or a composite material.
  • first and/or second fixing brackets may be formed separately from the support and mounted on the support.
  • the first and/or second fixing brackets may be mounted on the support using a suitable means such as a weld, a rivet, or a screw, for example.
  • the present invention provides a means for mounting an article on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart horizontal wires, said means for mounting comprising: a support having a first fixing bracket positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket positioned close to a second end thereof, wherein: the support is elongated in a first direction, each of the first fixing bracket and the second fixing bracket comprises a single sheet of material shaped to partially encompass each of the pair of horizontal wires.
  • the first and second fixing brackets may each comprise a single sheet of material only which is shaped to partially encompass each of the pair of horizontal wires, with no additional material used to form the brackets.
  • the first and second fixing brackets may each comprise a single sheet of material shaped to partially encompass each of the pair of horizontal wires, and a further sheet of material shaped to partially encompass one of the pair of horizontal wires.
  • the first and second fixing brackets may include a substantially vertical first section to which the support is attached.
  • the portions of the first and second fixing brackets have a cross-section which partially encompasses both of the horizontal wires.
  • the cross-section may be substantially S-shaped such that the brackets encompass the two horizontal wires on opposite sides horizontally and a portion of the brackets separates the horizontal wires.
  • the cross-section may be substantially M-shaped such that the brackets encompass the two horizontal wires on the same sides horizontally and a portion of the brackets extends between and grips the horizontal wires.
  • the portion of the brackets which extends and grips the wires may have a vertical dimension which is larger than the vertical spacing between the wires, in order to prevent the brackets from being pulled away from the wires.
  • the cross-section may be substantially C-shaped such that the brackets encompass the two horizontal wires on opposite sides vertically and no portion of the brackets separates the horizontal wires vertically.
  • the means for mounting provides a way of mounting an article to a grid which offers improved stability over known means for mounting.
  • the present invention provides a means for mounting an article on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires and a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart horizontal wires, each horizontal wire having an elongate section and an end section substantially perpendicular to the elongate section, said means for mounting comprising: a support having a first fixing bracket positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket positioned close to a second end thereof, wherein: the support is elongated in a first direction, the first fixing bracket comprises a first section for partially encompassing an end section of at least one of the horizontal wires, and a second section for extending between and gripping the elongate sections of the horizontal wires, and the second fixing bracket comprises a first section for partially encompassing an end section of at least one of the horizontal wires, and a second section for extending between and gripping the elongate sections of the horizontal wires.
  • the present invention provides a means for mounting an article on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires and at least one substantially horizontal wire having an elongate section and an end section angled substantially perpendicular to the elongate section, said means for mounting comprising: a support having a first fixing bracket positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket positioned close to the middle thereof, wherein: the support is elongated in a first direction, the first fixing bracket comprises a first section for partially encompassing a first of the vertical wires, and the second fixing bracket comprises a first section for partially encompassing an elongate section of the horizontal wire.
  • the first fixing bracket may further comprise a second section for partially encompassing an end section of the at least one horizontal wire.
  • the first and/or second fixing brackets may be formed integrally with the support.
  • the support may comprise a sliding support.
  • the support may comprise a sliding support such as those commonly used to provide sliding supports for articles such as oven shelves or drawers.
  • a sliding support includes two (or more) elongate members, which may be of shallow channel section, and which slide one within the other, one of the members being securable to the article and the other to the bars. Sliding engagement between the members may be provided by ball bearings retained by a retaining member located between the two elongate members.
  • the present invention also provides a support mounted on a grid, comprising any of the means for mounting described above, and the grid.
  • the grid may be mounted to an inner wall of an oven or dishwasher.
  • the grid bars may be mounted to any other surface to which an article is to be mounted.
  • a support In order to mount an article such as a drawer of tray, a support may be mounted at opposite sides of the drawer or tray, the supports may then be mounted on facing grids using the means for mounting described above.
  • Figures 2a, 2b and 2c show perspective views of means for mounting according to second, third and fourth embodiments of the present invention
  • Figures 3a, 3b and 3c show perspective views of means for mounting according to fifth and sixth embodiments of the present invention.
  • Figures 4a, 4b and 4c show perspective views of means for mounting according to seventh and eighth embodiments of the present invention.
  • Figures 5a, 5b and 5c show perspective and sectional views of a means for mounting according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figures 6a, 6b and 6c show perspective and sectional views of a means for mounting according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention
  • Figures 7a, 7b and 7c show perspective and sectional views of a means for mounting according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention
  • Figures 8a, 8b and 8c show perspective and sectional views of a means for mounting according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention
  • Figures 9a, 9b, 9c and 9d show perspective views of a means for mounting according to a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figures 10a, 10b and 10c show perspective views of a means for mounting according to a fourteenth embodiment of the present invention
  • Figures 1Ia 5 l ib, lie and Hd show perspective views of a means for mounting according to a fifteenth embodiment of the present invention
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  • Figures 13a and 13b show perspective views of a means for mounting according to a seventeenth embodiment of the present invention
  • Figures 14a, 14b and 14c show perspective and end views of a means for mounting according to an eighteenth embodiment of the present invention
  • Figures 15a and 15b show perspective views of a means for mounting according to a nineteenth embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figures 16a and 16b show perspective views of a means for mounting according to a twentieth embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figures Ia, b and c show a means according to a first embodiment of the present invention for mounting an article (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires 10, 12 and at least one substantially horizontal wire 20 connected to each of the vertical wires 10, 12.
  • the means for mounting comprises a support (not shown) having a first fixing bracket 30 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 40 positioned close to a second end thereof.
  • the support is connected to the first and second fixing brackets via the faces 31 and 41.
  • the support also prevents the bracket from being pushed downwards past the horizontal wire 20.
  • the horizontal wire is elongated in a first direction.
  • the first fixing bracket 30 comprises a first section 32 for partially encompassing a first of the vertical wires 10.
  • the second fixing bracket 40 comprises a first section 42 for partially encompassing a second of the vertical wires 12.
  • the first sections 32 and 42 grip the vertical wires and prevent the support from twisting.
  • the first section 32 of the first fixing bracket 30 includes an edge 34 which prevents the bracket from being pulled towards the front in figures 1 a and Ib.
  • the first bracket 30 also includes an angled tab 36 which prevents the bracket from being pulled towards the rear of the grid.
  • the tab 36 is angled so that it can be pushed onto the horizontal wire 20 from the rear but not removed towards the rear in figures Ia and Ib.
  • the second bracket 40 further includes a tab 44 which prevents the bracket from being pulled upwards past the horizontal wire 20.
  • Figures 2a, b and c show means according to second, third and fourth embodiments of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires 10, 12 and at least one substantially horizontal wire 20 connected to each of the vertical wires 10, 12.
  • the means for mounting according to the second embodiment comprises a support (not shown) having a first fixing bracket 50 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 52 positioned close to a second end thereof.
  • the support is connected to the first and second fixing brackets 50, 52 via the faces 51. The position of the support also prevents the brackets 50, 52 from being pushed downwards past the horizontal wire 20.
  • the first bracket 50 partially encompasses a first of the vertical wires 10.
  • the second fixing bracket 52 partially encompasses a second of the vertical wires 12.
  • the means for mounting comprises a support (not shown) having a first fixing bracket 60 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 62 positioned close to a second end thereof.
  • the support is connected to the first and second fixing brackets via the faces 61.
  • the first fixing bracket 60 comprises a first section 64 for partially encompassing a first of the vertical wires 10, and a second section 65 for partially encompassing the horizontal wire 20.
  • the second fixing bracket 62 comprises a first section 66 for partially encompassing a second of the vertical wires 12, and a second section 67 for partially encompassing the horizontal wire 20.
  • the second sections 65, 67 also prevent the brackets from moving downwards past the horizontal wire 20.
  • the first sections 64 and 66 grip the vertical wires and prevent the support from twisting.
  • the means for mounting according to the fourth embodiment comprises a support (not shown) having a first fixing bracket 70 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 72 positioned close to a second end thereof.
  • the support is connected to the first and second fixing brackets via faces 71.
  • the first fixing bracket 70 comprises a first section 74 for partially encompassing a first of the vertical wires 10, and a second section 75 for partially encompassing the horizontal wire 20.
  • the second fixing bracket 72 comprises a first section 76 for partially encompassing a second of the vertical wires 12, and a second section 77 for partially encompassing the horizontal wire 20.
  • the first section 74 of the first bracket 70 prevents the bracket from being pulled towards the front in figures 2a and 2b.
  • the second sections 75, 77 also prevent the brackets from moving downwards past the horizontal wire 20.
  • Figures 3 a, b and c show means according to fifth and sixth embodiments of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires 10, 12 and at least one substantially horizontal wire 20 connected to each of the vertical wires 10, 12.
  • the means for mounting according to the fifth embodiment comprises a support 81 having a first fixing bracket 80 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 82 positioned close to a second end thereof.
  • first sections 84, 86 for partially encompassing the first and second vertical wires 10, 12 respectively.
  • the first sections 84, 86 are pressed out of the material from which the support is manufactured.
  • the first and second brackets 80, 82 also include section sections 85, 87 for gripping the horizontal wire 20.
  • the second bracket 82 further includes a sprung portion 88 which partially encompasses the second vertical wire 12 on an opposite side of the vertical wire to the first section 86.
  • the combination of the first sections 84, 86 and the sprung portion 88 prevent the support from being moved towards the front or rear of the grid.
  • the position of the support above the horizontal wire 20 prevents the support from moving downwards relative to the wire.
  • the means for mounting according to the sixth embodiment comprises a support 91 having a first fixing bracket 90 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 92 positioned close to a second end thereof.
  • the first and second brackets 90, 92 are connected to the support 91 using a weld or other suitable method.
  • the first bracket 90 includes first and second sections 94 for partially encompassing the first vertical wire 10.
  • the first and second sections 94 encompass the vertical wire on either side of a point where the horizontal wire 20 is connected to the vertical wire 10. Consequently, movement of the bracket towards the top or bottom of the grid is limited.
  • the second bracket includes first and second sections 96 for partially encompassing the second vertical wire 12.
  • the first and second sections 96 encompass the vertical wire on either side of a point where the horizontal wire 20 is connected to the vertical wire 12.
  • the first bracket 90 and second bracket 92 also include a notch 97 for surrounding an angled end portion of the horizontal wire 20.
  • Figures 4a, b and c show means according to seventh and eighth embodiments of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires 10, 12 and at least one substantially horizontal wire 20 connected to each of the vertical wires 10, 12.
  • the means for mounting according to the seventh embodiment comprises a support 101 having a first fixing bracket 100 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 102 positioned close to a second end thereof.
  • the first and second brackets 100, 102 are connected to the support 101 using a weld or other suitable method.
  • the first bracket 100 includes a first section 104 for partially encompassing the first vertical wire 10.
  • the second bracket 102 includes a first section 106 for partially encompassing the second vertical wire 12.
  • the first bracket 100 and second bracket 102 also include second sections 105, 107 for partially encompassing a portion of the elongate horizontal wire 20.
  • the means for mounting according to the eighth embodiment comprises a support 111 having a first fixing bracket 110 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 112 positioned close to a second end thereof.
  • the first bracket 110 includes a first section 114 for partially encompassing the first vertical wire 10.
  • the second bracket 112 includes a first section 116 for partially encompassing the second vertical wire 12.
  • the first sections 114, 116 are pressed out of the material from which the support is manufactured.
  • the first bracket 110 and second bracket 112 also include second sections 115, 117 respectively for partially encompassing a portion of the elongate horizontal wire 20.
  • Figures 5a, b and c show means according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart horizontal wires 21, 22.
  • the means for mounting according to the ninth embodiment comprises a support (not shown) having a first fixing bracket 120 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 120 positioned close to a second end thereof, wherein the support is elongated in a first direction.
  • Each of the first and second fixing brackets 120 comprises a single sheet of material shaped to partially encompass each of the pair of horizontal wires 21, 22.
  • the first and second fixing brackets 120 include a substantially vertical first section 121 to which the support is attached.
  • the portion of the first and second fixing brackets 120 which partially encompass both of the horizontal wires has a substantially S-shaped cross-section 122 such that the brackets encompass the two horizontal wires on opposite sides horizontally and a portion of the brackets separates the horizontal wires.
  • Figures 6a, b and c show means according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart horizontal wires 21, 22.
  • the means for mounting according to the tenth embodiment comprises a support (not shown) having a first fixing bracket 130 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 130 positioned close to a second end thereof, wherein the support is elongated in a first direction.
  • Each of the first and second fixing brackets 130 comprises a single sheet of material shaped to partially encompass each of the pair of horizontal wires 21, 22.
  • the first and second fixing brackets 130 include a substantially vertical first section 131 to which the support is attached.
  • the portion of the first and second fixing brackets 130 which partially encompass both of the horizontal wires has a substantially M-shaped cross-section 132 such that the brackets 130 encompass the two horizontal wires on the same sides horizontally and a portion of the brackets 130 extends between and grips the horizontal wires.
  • the portion of the brackets which extends between and grips the wires has a vertical dimension which is the same as the vertical spacing between the wires.
  • Figures 7a, b and c show means according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart horizontal wires 21 , 22.
  • the means for mounting according to the eleventh embodiment comprises a support (not shown) having a first fixing bracket 140 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 140 positioned close to a second end thereof, wherein the support is elongated in a first direction.
  • Each of the first and second fixing brackets 140 comprises a single sheet of material shaped to partially encompass each of the pair of horizontal wires 21, 22.
  • the first and second fixing brackets 140 include a substantially vertical first section 141 to which the support is attached.
  • the portion of the first and second fixing brackets 140 which partially encompass both of the horizontal wires has a substantially C-shaped cross-section 142 such that the brackets 140 encompass the two horizontal wires on opposite sides vertically and no portion of the brackets separates the horizontal wires vertically.
  • Figures 8a, b and c show means according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart horizontal wires 21, 22.
  • the means for mounting according to the twelfth embodiment comprises a support (not shown) having a first fixing bracket 150 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 150 positioned close to a second end thereof, wherein the support is elongated in a first direction.
  • Each of the first and second fixing brackets 150 comprises a single sheet of material shaped to partially encompass each of the pair of horizontal wires 21, 22.
  • the first and second fixing brackets 150 include a substantially vertical first section 151 to which the support is attached.
  • the portion of the first and second fixing brackets 150 which partially encompass both of the horizontal wires has a substantially M-shaped cross-section 152 such that the brackets 150 encompass the two horizontal wires on the same sides horizontally and a portion of the brackets 150 extends between and grips the horizontal wires.
  • the portion of the brackets which extends between and grips the wires has a vertical dimension which is larger than the vertical spacing between the wires, in order to prevent the brackets from being pulled away from the wires towards the right in figure 8c.
  • Figures 9a, b, c and d show means according to a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires 10, 12 and a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart horizontal wires 21, 22, each horizontal wire having an elongate section and an end section substantially perpendicular to the elongate section.
  • Figures 9a and 9b show front and rear views, respectively, of a front bracket.
  • Figure 9c and 9d show front and rear views, respectively, of a rear bracket.
  • the means for mounting according to the thirteenth embodiment comprises a support (not shown) having a first fixing bracket 160 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 170 positioned close to a second end thereof.
  • the first and second fixing brackets 160, 170 include substantially vertical first sections 161,
  • the first fixing bracket 160 comprises a first section 162 for partially encompassing an end section of at least one of the horizontal wires 21, and a second section 164 for extending between and gripping the elongate sections of the horizontal wires 21, 22.
  • the second fixing bracket 170 comprises a first section 172 for partially encompassing the end sections of both of the horizontal wires by extending therebetween, and a second section 174 for extending between and gripping the elongate sections of the horizontal wires.
  • the second sections 164 and 174 are both notches formed by pressing the first and second brackets 160, 170 respectively.
  • the second section 172 of the second fixing bracket 170 also butts up against one of the pair of vertical wires 12.
  • Figures 1Oa 5 b and c show means according to a fourteenth embodiment of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires 10, 12 and a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart horizontal wires 21, 22, each horizontal wire having an elongate section and an end section substantially perpendicular to the elongate section.
  • Figures 10a, b and c show front, rear and top views, respectively, of a first bracket.
  • the means for mounting according to the fourteenth embodiment comprises a support (not shown) having a first fixing bracket 180 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 180 positioned close to a second end thereof.
  • the first and second fixing brackets 180 are symmetrical to one another.
  • Each of the first and second fixing brackets 180 include substantially vertical first sections 181 to which the support is attached.
  • Each of the first and second fixing brackets 180 comprises a first section 182 for partially encompassing the end sections of both of the horizontal wires by extending therebetween, and a second section 184 for extending between and gripping the elongate sections of the horizontal wires.
  • the first and second sections 182, 184 together forma cylindrical portion.
  • the first and second fixing brackets also include a third section 186 which butts up against one of the pair of vertical wires 10, 12.
  • Figures 1 Ia, b, c and d show means according to a fifteenth embodiment of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires 10, 12 and a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart horizontal wires 21, 22, each horizontal wire having an elongate section and an end section substantially perpendicular to the elongate section.
  • Figures 11 and l ib show front and rear views, respectively, of a front bracket.
  • Figures l ie and 1 Id show front and rear views, respectively, of a rear bracket.
  • the means for mounting according to the fifteenth embodiment comprises a support (not shown) having a first fixing bracket 190 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 200 positioned close to a second end thereof.
  • the first and second fixing brackets 190, 200 include substantially vertical first sections 191, 201 to which the support is attached.
  • the first fixing bracket 190 comprises a first section 192 for partially encompassing an elongate section one of the horizontal wires
  • the first fixing bracket 190 also includes a third section 196 for partially encompassing a first of the vertical wires 10.
  • the second fixing bracket 200 comprises a first section 202 for partially encompassing an elongate sections of one of the horizontal wires, and a second section 204 which encompasses an end section of one of the horizontal wires by extending below the end section of the lower of the horizontal wires.
  • the second section 204 of the second fixing bracket 200 also partially encompasses and butts up against one of the pair of vertical wires 12.
  • Figures 12a and b show means according to a sixteenth embodiment of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires 10, 12 and a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart horizontal wires 21, 22, each horizontal wire having an elongate section and an end section substantially perpendicular to the elongate section.
  • Figures 12a and 12b show front and rear views, respectively, of a first bracket.
  • the means for mounting according to the sixteenth embodiment comprises a support (not shown) having a first fixing bracket 210 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 210 positioned close to a second end thereof.
  • the first and second fixing brackets 210 are symmetrical to one another.
  • the first and second fixing brackets 210 include substantially vertical first sections 211 to which the support is attached.
  • the first and second fixing brackets 210 include a first section 212 for partially encompassing an end section of at least one of the horizontal wires 21, and a second section 214 for extending between and gripping the elongate sections of the horizontal wires 21, 22.
  • the second sections 214 are notches formed by folding the first and second brackets 210.
  • Each of the first and second brackets also includes a third section 216 which partially encompasses one of the pair of vertical wires 12.
  • Figures 13a and b show means according to a seventeenth embodiment of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart horizontal wires 21, 22.
  • the means for mounting according to the seventeenth embodiment of the present invention comprises a support (not shown) having a first fixing bracket 220 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 220 positioned close to a second end thereof.
  • the first and second fixing brackets 220 are the same as one another.
  • Each of the first and second fixing brackets 220 comprises a single sheet of material folded to partially encompass each of the pair of horizontal wires 21, 22.
  • the first and second fixing brackets 220 include a substantially vertical first section 221 to which the support is attached.
  • First and second portions 222 of the first and second fixing brackets 220 have a C-shaped cross-section such that the brackets 220 partially encompasses the two horizontal wires 21, 22 on opposite sides vertically and no portion of the brackets 220 separates the horizontal wires 21, 22 vertically.
  • Figures 14a, b and c show means according to an eighteenth embodiment of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart horizontal wires 21, 22.
  • the means for mounting according to the eighteenth embodiment of the present invention comprises a support (not shown) having a first fixing bracket 230 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 230 positioned close to a second end thereof.
  • the first and second fixing brackets 230 are the same as one another.
  • Each of the first and second fixing brackets 230 comprises a single sheet of material 232 shaped and folded to partially encompass both of the pair of horizontal wires 21, 22, and a further sheet of material 234 folded to partially encompass only one of the pair of horizontal wires 22.
  • the first and second fixing brackets 230 include a substantially vertical first section 231 to which the support is attached.
  • First and second portions 236 of the first and second fixing brackets 230 have an H-shaped cross-section such that the brackets
  • brackets 230 partially encompass the two horizontal wires 21, 22 on facing sides vertically and a portion of the brackets 230 separates the horizontal wires 21, 22 vertically.
  • the further sheet of material 234 is connected to the first sheet of material 232 by a weld, or a similar connection, and is folded to form a sprung portion which partially surrounds the lower wire 22 of the two horizontal wires.
  • Figures 15a and b show means according to a nineteenth embodiment of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires 10 and at least one substantially horizontal wire 21 which includes an elongate section and an end section which is substantially perpendicular to the elongate section.
  • the means for mounting according to the nineteenth embodiment of the present invention comprises a support 241 having a first fixing bracket 242 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 246 positioned close to the middle thereof.
  • the support 241 is elongated in a first direction.
  • the first fixing bracket 242 is formed integrally with and from a portion of the support 241 and comprises a first section 243 for partially encompassing an end section of the horizontal wire 21, and a second section 244 for butting up against and partially encompassing the vertical wire 10.
  • the second fixing bracket 246 comprises three first sections 247 for partially encompassing an elongate portion of the horizontal wire, and a substantially vertical section 248 to which the support is mounted.
  • Figures 16a and b show means according to a twentieth embodiment of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires 10 and at least one substantially horizontal wire 21 which includes an elongate section and an end section which is substantially perpendicular to the elongate section.
  • the means for mounting according to the twentieth embodiment of the present invention comprises a support 251 having a first fixing bracket 252 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket positioned close a second end thereof.
  • the first and second fixing brackets are symmetrical to one another.
  • the support 251 is elongated in a first direction.
  • the first and second fixing brackets 252 are formed integrally with and from a portion of the support 251 and comprises a first section 253 for partially encompassing and gripping an end section of the horizontal wire 21, and a second section 254 for partially encompassing the vertical wire 10.
  • the first section 253 particularly includes a notched portion which grips the end portion of the horizontal wire

Abstract

The present invention relates to a means for mounting an article, such as a sliding support for a tray or drawer, on a grid which includes substantially vertical and/or substantially horizontal elongate bars, such as that which is commonly found inside an oven, dishwasher, or other household appliance. The means for mounting includes first and second fixing brackets which provide a stable way of mounting an article to a grid.

Description

MEANS FOR MOUNTING AN ARTICLE
FIELD QF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a means for mounting an article, such as a sliding support for a tray or drawer, onto a grid, such as those that are commonly found mounted to an inside wall of a household appliance, such as an oven or dishwasher.
BACKROUND OF THE INVENTION
It is known to attach articles to grids which are mounted on the inside side walls of household appliances such as ovens or dishwashers. Such grids generally comprise a plurality of horizontally extending wires mounted at either of their ends to at least a pair of vertical wires. The vertical wires are attached to an interior side wall of the appliance. The horizontal wires are generally elongated in a first direction, and have end portions which extend in a second direction, substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The articles which are mounted to the grids may comprise, for example, oven trays or racks, or dishwasher baskets.
In order to attach the articles to the grids, fixing brackets are used. Examples of such fixing brackets are disclosed in WO 2007/090738 and WO 2007/074114. In both of these documents, a pair of front and rear fixing brackets are used to attach a support to each grid. Both of the front and rear fixing brackets have respective first and second clip- type sections, the first clip-type section partially encompasses the elongate section of a horizontal wire, and the second clip-type section partially encompasses an angled end section of the horizontal wire.
With the prior art designs, the sliding supports are attached to a single one of the horizontal wires. Such a connection method suffers from a lack of stability.
Accordingly, there is a need for an improved fixing bracket which offers increased stability. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a means for mounting an article on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires and at least one substantially horizontal wire, said means for mounting comprising: a support having a first fixing bracket positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket positioned close to a second end thereof, wherein: the support is elongated in a first direction, the first fixing bracket comprises a first section for partially encompassing a first of the vertical wires, and the second fixing bracket comprises a first section for partially encompassing a second of the vertical wires.
The means for mounting provides a way of mounting an article to a grid which offers improved stability over known means for mounting.
The first fixing bracket may further comprise a second section for partially encompassing the at least one horizontal wire.
The second fixing bracket may further comprise a second section for partially encompassing the at least one horizontal wire.
The first and/or second fixing brackets may be formed integrally with the support. In a particular embodiment, the support may be formed from a sheet material and the first and/or second fixing brackets may be bent and shaped portions of the sheet material. The sheet material may be formed of a material such as steel, aluminium or a composite material.
Alternatively, the first and/or second fixing brackets may be formed separately from the support and mounted on the support. The first and/or second fixing brackets may be mounted on the support using a suitable means such as a weld, a rivet, or a screw, for example. In an alternative embodiment the present invention provides a means for mounting an article on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart horizontal wires, said means for mounting comprising: a support having a first fixing bracket positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket positioned close to a second end thereof, wherein: the support is elongated in a first direction, each of the first fixing bracket and the second fixing bracket comprises a single sheet of material shaped to partially encompass each of the pair of horizontal wires.
The first and second fixing brackets may each comprise a single sheet of material only which is shaped to partially encompass each of the pair of horizontal wires, with no additional material used to form the brackets. Alternatively, the first and second fixing brackets may each comprise a single sheet of material shaped to partially encompass each of the pair of horizontal wires, and a further sheet of material shaped to partially encompass one of the pair of horizontal wires.
The first and second fixing brackets may include a substantially vertical first section to which the support is attached.
The portions of the first and second fixing brackets have a cross-section which partially encompasses both of the horizontal wires.
The cross-section may be substantially S-shaped such that the brackets encompass the two horizontal wires on opposite sides horizontally and a portion of the brackets separates the horizontal wires.
Alternatively, the cross-section may be substantially M-shaped such that the brackets encompass the two horizontal wires on the same sides horizontally and a portion of the brackets extends between and grips the horizontal wires. The portion of the brackets which extends and grips the wires may have a vertical dimension which is larger than the vertical spacing between the wires, in order to prevent the brackets from being pulled away from the wires. Alternatively, the cross-section may be substantially C-shaped such that the brackets encompass the two horizontal wires on opposite sides vertically and no portion of the brackets separates the horizontal wires vertically.
The means for mounting provides a way of mounting an article to a grid which offers improved stability over known means for mounting.
In another alternative embodiment the present invention provides a means for mounting an article on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires and a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart horizontal wires, each horizontal wire having an elongate section and an end section substantially perpendicular to the elongate section, said means for mounting comprising: a support having a first fixing bracket positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket positioned close to a second end thereof, wherein: the support is elongated in a first direction, the first fixing bracket comprises a first section for partially encompassing an end section of at least one of the horizontal wires, and a second section for extending between and gripping the elongate sections of the horizontal wires, and the second fixing bracket comprises a first section for partially encompassing an end section of at least one of the horizontal wires, and a second section for extending between and gripping the elongate sections of the horizontal wires.
In yet another alternative embodiment the present invention provides a means for mounting an article on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires and at least one substantially horizontal wire having an elongate section and an end section angled substantially perpendicular to the elongate section, said means for mounting comprising: a support having a first fixing bracket positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket positioned close to the middle thereof, wherein: the support is elongated in a first direction, the first fixing bracket comprises a first section for partially encompassing a first of the vertical wires, and the second fixing bracket comprises a first section for partially encompassing an elongate section of the horizontal wire.
The first fixing bracket may further comprise a second section for partially encompassing an end section of the at least one horizontal wire.
The first and/or second fixing brackets may be formed integrally with the support.
In all embodiments, the support may comprise a sliding support. For example, the support may comprise a sliding support such as those commonly used to provide sliding supports for articles such as oven shelves or drawers. Such a sliding support includes two (or more) elongate members, which may be of shallow channel section, and which slide one within the other, one of the members being securable to the article and the other to the bars. Sliding engagement between the members may be provided by ball bearings retained by a retaining member located between the two elongate members.
The present invention also provides a support mounted on a grid, comprising any of the means for mounting described above, and the grid.
The grid may be mounted to an inner wall of an oven or dishwasher. However, the grid bars may be mounted to any other surface to which an article is to be mounted.
In order to mount an article such as a drawer of tray, a support may be mounted at opposite sides of the drawer or tray, the supports may then be mounted on facing grids using the means for mounting described above.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
By way of example, embodiments of means for mounting according to the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:- Figures Ia, Ib and Ic show perspective views of a means for mounting according to a first embodiment of the present invention;
Figures 2a, 2b and 2c show perspective views of means for mounting according to second, third and fourth embodiments of the present invention;
Figures 3a, 3b and 3c show perspective views of means for mounting according to fifth and sixth embodiments of the present invention;
Figures 4a, 4b and 4c show perspective views of means for mounting according to seventh and eighth embodiments of the present invention;
Figures 5a, 5b and 5c show perspective and sectional views of a means for mounting according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention;
Figures 6a, 6b and 6c show perspective and sectional views of a means for mounting according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention;
Figures 7a, 7b and 7c show perspective and sectional views of a means for mounting according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention;
Figures 8a, 8b and 8c show perspective and sectional views of a means for mounting according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention;
Figures 9a, 9b, 9c and 9d show perspective views of a means for mounting according to a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention;
Figures 10a, 10b and 10c show perspective views of a means for mounting according to a fourteenth embodiment of the present invention;
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Figures 13a and 13b show perspective views of a means for mounting according to a seventeenth embodiment of the present invention;
Figures 14a, 14b and 14c show perspective and end views of a means for mounting according to an eighteenth embodiment of the present invention;
Figures 15a and 15b show perspective views of a means for mounting according to a nineteenth embodiment of the present invention; and
Figures 16a and 16b show perspective views of a means for mounting according to a twentieth embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figures Ia, b and c show a means according to a first embodiment of the present invention for mounting an article (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires 10, 12 and at least one substantially horizontal wire 20 connected to each of the vertical wires 10, 12. The means for mounting comprises a support (not shown) having a first fixing bracket 30 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 40 positioned close to a second end thereof. The support is connected to the first and second fixing brackets via the faces 31 and 41. The support also prevents the bracket from being pushed downwards past the horizontal wire 20. The horizontal wire is elongated in a first direction. The first fixing bracket 30 comprises a first section 32 for partially encompassing a first of the vertical wires 10. The second fixing bracket 40 comprises a first section 42 for partially encompassing a second of the vertical wires 12.
The first sections 32 and 42 grip the vertical wires and prevent the support from twisting. The first section 32 of the first fixing bracket 30 includes an edge 34 which prevents the bracket from being pulled towards the front in figures 1 a and Ib.
The first bracket 30 also includes an angled tab 36 which prevents the bracket from being pulled towards the rear of the grid. The tab 36 is angled so that it can be pushed onto the horizontal wire 20 from the rear but not removed towards the rear in figures Ia and Ib.
The second bracket 40 further includes a tab 44 which prevents the bracket from being pulled upwards past the horizontal wire 20.
Figures 2a, b and c show means according to second, third and fourth embodiments of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires 10, 12 and at least one substantially horizontal wire 20 connected to each of the vertical wires 10, 12.
The means for mounting according to the second embodiment comprises a support (not shown) having a first fixing bracket 50 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 52 positioned close to a second end thereof. The support is connected to the first and second fixing brackets 50, 52 via the faces 51. The position of the support also prevents the brackets 50, 52 from being pushed downwards past the horizontal wire 20. The first bracket 50 partially encompasses a first of the vertical wires 10. The second fixing bracket 52 partially encompasses a second of the vertical wires 12.
The means for mounting, according to the third embodiment, comprises a support (not shown) having a first fixing bracket 60 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 62 positioned close to a second end thereof. The support is connected to the first and second fixing brackets via the faces 61. The first fixing bracket 60 comprises a first section 64 for partially encompassing a first of the vertical wires 10, and a second section 65 for partially encompassing the horizontal wire 20. The second fixing bracket 62 comprises a first section 66 for partially encompassing a second of the vertical wires 12, and a second section 67 for partially encompassing the horizontal wire 20. The second sections 65, 67 also prevent the brackets from moving downwards past the horizontal wire 20.
The first sections 64 and 66 grip the vertical wires and prevent the support from twisting.
The means for mounting according to the fourth embodiment comprises a support (not shown) having a first fixing bracket 70 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 72 positioned close to a second end thereof. The support is connected to the first and second fixing brackets via faces 71. The first fixing bracket 70 comprises a first section 74 for partially encompassing a first of the vertical wires 10, and a second section 75 for partially encompassing the horizontal wire 20. The second fixing bracket 72 comprises a first section 76 for partially encompassing a second of the vertical wires 12, and a second section 77 for partially encompassing the horizontal wire 20. The first section 74 of the first bracket 70 prevents the bracket from being pulled towards the front in figures 2a and 2b. The second sections 75, 77 also prevent the brackets from moving downwards past the horizontal wire 20.
Figures 3 a, b and c show means according to fifth and sixth embodiments of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires 10, 12 and at least one substantially horizontal wire 20 connected to each of the vertical wires 10, 12.
The means for mounting according to the fifth embodiment comprises a support 81 having a first fixing bracket 80 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 82 positioned close to a second end thereof. The first and second brackets
80, 82 include first sections 84, 86 for partially encompassing the first and second vertical wires 10, 12 respectively. The first sections 84, 86 are pressed out of the material from which the support is manufactured. The first and second brackets 80, 82 also include section sections 85, 87 for gripping the horizontal wire 20.
The second bracket 82 further includes a sprung portion 88 which partially encompasses the second vertical wire 12 on an opposite side of the vertical wire to the first section 86. The combination of the first sections 84, 86 and the sprung portion 88 prevent the support from being moved towards the front or rear of the grid. The position of the support above the horizontal wire 20 prevents the support from moving downwards relative to the wire.
The means for mounting according to the sixth embodiment comprises a support 91 having a first fixing bracket 90 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 92 positioned close to a second end thereof. The first and second brackets 90, 92 are connected to the support 91 using a weld or other suitable method. The first bracket 90 includes first and second sections 94 for partially encompassing the first vertical wire 10. The first and second sections 94 encompass the vertical wire on either side of a point where the horizontal wire 20 is connected to the vertical wire 10. Consequently, movement of the bracket towards the top or bottom of the grid is limited. The second bracket includes first and second sections 96 for partially encompassing the second vertical wire 12. The first and second sections 96 encompass the vertical wire on either side of a point where the horizontal wire 20 is connected to the vertical wire 12. The first bracket 90 and second bracket 92 also include a notch 97 for surrounding an angled end portion of the horizontal wire 20.
Figures 4a, b and c show means according to seventh and eighth embodiments of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires 10, 12 and at least one substantially horizontal wire 20 connected to each of the vertical wires 10, 12.
The means for mounting according to the seventh embodiment comprises a support 101 having a first fixing bracket 100 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 102 positioned close to a second end thereof. The first and second brackets 100, 102 are connected to the support 101 using a weld or other suitable method. The first bracket 100 includes a first section 104 for partially encompassing the first vertical wire 10. The second bracket 102 includes a first section 106 for partially encompassing the second vertical wire 12. The first bracket 100 and second bracket 102 also include second sections 105, 107 for partially encompassing a portion of the elongate horizontal wire 20. The means for mounting according to the eighth embodiment comprises a support 111 having a first fixing bracket 110 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 112 positioned close to a second end thereof. The first bracket 110 includes a first section 114 for partially encompassing the first vertical wire 10. The second bracket 112 includes a first section 116 for partially encompassing the second vertical wire 12. The first sections 114, 116 are pressed out of the material from which the support is manufactured. The first bracket 110 and second bracket 112 also include second sections 115, 117 respectively for partially encompassing a portion of the elongate horizontal wire 20.
Figures 5a, b and c show means according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart horizontal wires 21, 22.
The means for mounting according to the ninth embodiment comprises a support (not shown) having a first fixing bracket 120 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 120 positioned close to a second end thereof, wherein the support is elongated in a first direction. Each of the first and second fixing brackets 120 comprises a single sheet of material shaped to partially encompass each of the pair of horizontal wires 21, 22. The first and second fixing brackets 120 include a substantially vertical first section 121 to which the support is attached. The portion of the first and second fixing brackets 120 which partially encompass both of the horizontal wires has a substantially S-shaped cross-section 122 such that the brackets encompass the two horizontal wires on opposite sides horizontally and a portion of the brackets separates the horizontal wires.
Figures 6a, b and c show means according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart horizontal wires 21, 22.
The means for mounting according to the tenth embodiment comprises a support (not shown) having a first fixing bracket 130 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 130 positioned close to a second end thereof, wherein the support is elongated in a first direction. Each of the first and second fixing brackets 130 comprises a single sheet of material shaped to partially encompass each of the pair of horizontal wires 21, 22. The first and second fixing brackets 130 include a substantially vertical first section 131 to which the support is attached. The portion of the first and second fixing brackets 130 which partially encompass both of the horizontal wires has a substantially M-shaped cross-section 132 such that the brackets 130 encompass the two horizontal wires on the same sides horizontally and a portion of the brackets 130 extends between and grips the horizontal wires. The portion of the brackets which extends between and grips the wires has a vertical dimension which is the same as the vertical spacing between the wires.
Figures 7a, b and c show means according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart horizontal wires 21 , 22.
The means for mounting according to the eleventh embodiment comprises a support (not shown) having a first fixing bracket 140 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 140 positioned close to a second end thereof, wherein the support is elongated in a first direction. Each of the first and second fixing brackets 140 comprises a single sheet of material shaped to partially encompass each of the pair of horizontal wires 21, 22. The first and second fixing brackets 140 include a substantially vertical first section 141 to which the support is attached. The portion of the first and second fixing brackets 140 which partially encompass both of the horizontal wires has a substantially C-shaped cross-section 142 such that the brackets 140 encompass the two horizontal wires on opposite sides vertically and no portion of the brackets separates the horizontal wires vertically.
Figures 8a, b and c show means according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart horizontal wires 21, 22. The means for mounting according to the twelfth embodiment comprises a support (not shown) having a first fixing bracket 150 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 150 positioned close to a second end thereof, wherein the support is elongated in a first direction. Each of the first and second fixing brackets 150 comprises a single sheet of material shaped to partially encompass each of the pair of horizontal wires 21, 22. The first and second fixing brackets 150 include a substantially vertical first section 151 to which the support is attached. The portion of the first and second fixing brackets 150 which partially encompass both of the horizontal wires has a substantially M-shaped cross-section 152 such that the brackets 150 encompass the two horizontal wires on the same sides horizontally and a portion of the brackets 150 extends between and grips the horizontal wires. The portion of the brackets which extends between and grips the wires has a vertical dimension which is larger than the vertical spacing between the wires, in order to prevent the brackets from being pulled away from the wires towards the right in figure 8c.
Figures 9a, b, c and d show means according to a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires 10, 12 and a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart horizontal wires 21, 22, each horizontal wire having an elongate section and an end section substantially perpendicular to the elongate section. Figures 9a and 9b show front and rear views, respectively, of a front bracket. Figure 9c and 9d show front and rear views, respectively, of a rear bracket.
The means for mounting according to the thirteenth embodiment comprises a support (not shown) having a first fixing bracket 160 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 170 positioned close to a second end thereof. The first and second fixing brackets 160, 170 include substantially vertical first sections 161,
171 to which the support is attached. The first fixing bracket 160 comprises a first section 162 for partially encompassing an end section of at least one of the horizontal wires 21, and a second section 164 for extending between and gripping the elongate sections of the horizontal wires 21, 22. The second fixing bracket 170 comprises a first section 172 for partially encompassing the end sections of both of the horizontal wires by extending therebetween, and a second section 174 for extending between and gripping the elongate sections of the horizontal wires. The second sections 164 and 174 are both notches formed by pressing the first and second brackets 160, 170 respectively. The second section 172 of the second fixing bracket 170 also butts up against one of the pair of vertical wires 12.
Figures 1Oa5 b and c show means according to a fourteenth embodiment of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires 10, 12 and a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart horizontal wires 21, 22, each horizontal wire having an elongate section and an end section substantially perpendicular to the elongate section. Figures 10a, b and c show front, rear and top views, respectively, of a first bracket.
The means for mounting according to the fourteenth embodiment comprises a support (not shown) having a first fixing bracket 180 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 180 positioned close to a second end thereof. The first and second fixing brackets 180 are symmetrical to one another. Each of the first and second fixing brackets 180 include substantially vertical first sections 181 to which the support is attached. Each of the first and second fixing brackets 180 comprises a first section 182 for partially encompassing the end sections of both of the horizontal wires by extending therebetween, and a second section 184 for extending between and gripping the elongate sections of the horizontal wires. The first and second sections 182, 184 together forma cylindrical portion. The first and second fixing brackets also include a third section 186 which butts up against one of the pair of vertical wires 10, 12.
Figures 1 Ia, b, c and d show means according to a fifteenth embodiment of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires 10, 12 and a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart horizontal wires 21, 22, each horizontal wire having an elongate section and an end section substantially perpendicular to the elongate section. Figures 11 and l ib show front and rear views, respectively, of a front bracket. Figures l ie and 1 Id show front and rear views, respectively, of a rear bracket. The means for mounting according to the fifteenth embodiment comprises a support (not shown) having a first fixing bracket 190 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 200 positioned close to a second end thereof. The first and second fixing brackets 190, 200 include substantially vertical first sections 191, 201 to which the support is attached. The first fixing bracket 190 comprises a first section 192 for partially encompassing an elongate section one of the horizontal wires
21, and a second section 194 for partially encompassing both an end section and an elongate section of one of the horizontal wires 21, by resting on top of the horizontal wire 21. The first fixing bracket 190 also includes a third section 196 for partially encompassing a first of the vertical wires 10.
The second fixing bracket 200 comprises a first section 202 for partially encompassing an elongate sections of one of the horizontal wires, and a second section 204 which encompasses an end section of one of the horizontal wires by extending below the end section of the lower of the horizontal wires. The second section 204 of the second fixing bracket 200 also partially encompasses and butts up against one of the pair of vertical wires 12.
Figures 12a and b show means according to a sixteenth embodiment of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires 10, 12 and a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart horizontal wires 21, 22, each horizontal wire having an elongate section and an end section substantially perpendicular to the elongate section. Figures 12a and 12b show front and rear views, respectively, of a first bracket.
The means for mounting according to the sixteenth embodiment comprises a support (not shown) having a first fixing bracket 210 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 210 positioned close to a second end thereof. The first and second fixing brackets 210 are symmetrical to one another. The first and second fixing brackets 210 include substantially vertical first sections 211 to which the support is attached. The first and second fixing brackets 210 include a first section 212 for partially encompassing an end section of at least one of the horizontal wires 21, and a second section 214 for extending between and gripping the elongate sections of the horizontal wires 21, 22. The second sections 214 are notches formed by folding the first and second brackets 210. Each of the first and second brackets also includes a third section 216 which partially encompasses one of the pair of vertical wires 12.
Figures 13a and b show means according to a seventeenth embodiment of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart horizontal wires 21, 22.
The means for mounting according to the seventeenth embodiment of the present invention comprises a support (not shown) having a first fixing bracket 220 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 220 positioned close to a second end thereof. The first and second fixing brackets 220 are the same as one another. Each of the first and second fixing brackets 220 comprises a single sheet of material folded to partially encompass each of the pair of horizontal wires 21, 22. The first and second fixing brackets 220 include a substantially vertical first section 221 to which the support is attached. First and second portions 222 of the first and second fixing brackets 220 have a C-shaped cross-section such that the brackets 220 partially encompasses the two horizontal wires 21, 22 on opposite sides vertically and no portion of the brackets 220 separates the horizontal wires 21, 22 vertically.
Figures 14a, b and c show means according to an eighteenth embodiment of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart horizontal wires 21, 22.
The means for mounting according to the eighteenth embodiment of the present invention comprises a support (not shown) having a first fixing bracket 230 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 230 positioned close to a second end thereof. The first and second fixing brackets 230 are the same as one another. Each of the first and second fixing brackets 230 comprises a single sheet of material 232 shaped and folded to partially encompass both of the pair of horizontal wires 21, 22, and a further sheet of material 234 folded to partially encompass only one of the pair of horizontal wires 22. The first and second fixing brackets 230 include a substantially vertical first section 231 to which the support is attached. First and second portions 236 of the first and second fixing brackets 230 have an H-shaped cross-section such that the brackets
230 partially encompass the two horizontal wires 21, 22 on facing sides vertically and a portion of the brackets 230 separates the horizontal wires 21, 22 vertically.
The further sheet of material 234 is connected to the first sheet of material 232 by a weld, or a similar connection, and is folded to form a sprung portion which partially surrounds the lower wire 22 of the two horizontal wires.
Figures 15a and b show means according to a nineteenth embodiment of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires 10 and at least one substantially horizontal wire 21 which includes an elongate section and an end section which is substantially perpendicular to the elongate section.
The means for mounting according to the nineteenth embodiment of the present invention comprises a support 241 having a first fixing bracket 242 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket 246 positioned close to the middle thereof. The support 241 is elongated in a first direction. The first fixing bracket 242 is formed integrally with and from a portion of the support 241 and comprises a first section 243 for partially encompassing an end section of the horizontal wire 21, and a second section 244 for butting up against and partially encompassing the vertical wire 10.
The second fixing bracket 246 comprises three first sections 247 for partially encompassing an elongate portion of the horizontal wire, and a substantially vertical section 248 to which the support is mounted.
Figures 16a and b show means according to a twentieth embodiment of the present invention for mounting articles (not shown) on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires 10 and at least one substantially horizontal wire 21 which includes an elongate section and an end section which is substantially perpendicular to the elongate section. The means for mounting according to the twentieth embodiment of the present invention comprises a support 251 having a first fixing bracket 252 positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket positioned close a second end thereof. The first and second fixing brackets are symmetrical to one another. The support 251 is elongated in a first direction. The first and second fixing brackets 252 are formed integrally with and from a portion of the support 251 and comprises a first section 253 for partially encompassing and gripping an end section of the horizontal wire 21, and a second section 254 for partially encompassing the vertical wire 10. The first section 253 particularly includes a notched portion which grips the end portion of the horizontal wire
21.
It will be appreciated that the embodiments described in detail have been described by way of example only, and that alterations or modifications may be made within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A means for mounting an article on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires and at least one substantially horizontal wire, said means for mounting comprising: a support having a first fixing bracket positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket positioned close to a second end thereof, wherein: the support is elongated in a first direction, the first fixing bracket comprises a first section for partially encompassing a first of the vertical wires, and the second fixing bracket comprises a first section for partially encompassing a second of the vertical wires.
2. The means for mounting according to claim 1, wherein the first fixing bracket further comprises a second section for partially encompassing the at least one horizontal wire.
3. The means for mounting according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the second fixing bracket further comprises a second section for partially encompassing the at least one horizontal wire.
4. The means for mounting according to any preceding claim wherein the first and/or second fixing brackets are formed integrally with the support.
5. The means for mounting according to any of claims 1 to 3 wherein the the first and/or second fixing brackets are formed separately from the support.
6. A means for mounting an article on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart horizontal wires, said means for mounting comprising: a support having a first fixing bracket positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket positioned close to a second end thereof, wherein: the support is elongated in a first direction, and each of the first fixing bracket and the second fixing bracket comprises a single sheet of material formed and shaped to partially encompass each of the pair of horizontal wires.
7. The means for mounting according to claim 6 wherein the first and second fixing brackets each comprise a single sheet of material only which is shaped to partially encompass each of the pair of horizontal wires, and no additional material is used to form the brackets.
8. The means for mounting according to claim 6 wherein the first and second fixing brackets each comprise a single sheet of material shaped to partially encompass each of the pair of horizontal wires, and a further sheet of material shaped to partially encompass one of the pair of horizontal wires.
9. The means for mounting according to any preceding claim wherein the first and second fixing brackets include a substantially vertical section to which the support is attached.
10. The means for mounting according to claim 6, 7 or 8 wherein the portions of the first and second fixing brackets which partially encompass both of the horizontal wires and formed into a substantially S-shaped, M-shaped, or C-shaped cross-section.
11. A means for mounting an article on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires and a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart horizontal wires, each horizontal wire having an elongate section and an end section substantially perpendicular to the elongate section, said means for mounting comprising: a support having a first fixing bracket positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket positioned close to a second end thereof, wherein: the support is elongated in a first direction, the first fixing bracket comprises a first section for partially encompassing an end section of at least one of the horizontal wires, and a second section for extending between and gripping the elongate sections of the horizontal wires, and the second fixing bracket comprises a first section for partially encompassing an end section of at least one of the horizontal wires, and a second section for extending between and gripping the elongate sections of the horizontal wires.
12. A means for mounting an article on a grid, said grid comprising a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart vertical wires and at least one substantially horizontal wire having an elongate section and an end section angled substantially perpendicular to the elongate section, said means for mounting comprising: a support having a first fixing bracket positioned close to a first end thereof, and a second fixing bracket positioned close to the middle thereof, wherein: the support is elongated in a first direction, the first fixing bracket comprises a first section for partially encompassing a first of the vertical wires, and the second fixing bracket comprises a first section for partially encompassing an elongate section of the horizontal wire.
13. The means for mounting according to claim 12 wherein the first fixing bracket further comprises a second section for partially encompassing an end section of the at least one horizontal wire.
14. The means for mounting according to claim 12 or 13 wherein the first and/or second fixing brackets are formed integrally with the support.
15. The means for mounting according to any preceding claim wherein the support comprises a sliding support.
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