EP4360501A1 - Improved dividing system for furniture - Google Patents

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EP4360501A1
EP4360501A1 EP23205648.1A EP23205648A EP4360501A1 EP 4360501 A1 EP4360501 A1 EP 4360501A1 EP 23205648 A EP23205648 A EP 23205648A EP 4360501 A1 EP4360501 A1 EP 4360501A1
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Edoardo BILLOTTO
Davide CECCATO
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47BTABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B88/00Drawers for tables, cabinets or like furniture; Guides for drawers
    • A47B88/90Constructional details of drawers
    • A47B88/969Drawers having means for organising or sorting the content
    • A47B88/975Drawers having means for organising or sorting the content in the form of repositionable partition walls
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47BTABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B88/00Drawers for tables, cabinets or like furniture; Guides for drawers
    • A47B88/90Constructional details of drawers
    • A47B88/969Drawers having means for organising or sorting the content
    • A47B88/988Drawers having means for organising or sorting the content in the form of holders for positioning specific articles

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  • the present invention concerns a dividing system for dividing and/or organizing the internal space of a chest, basket, furniture drawer or similar, preferably of a kitchen cabinet.
  • the known solutions do not allow optimal use of the space inside the basket itself as they do not allow traditional kitchen utensils to be stacked (such as pots, pans, plates, bowls) which are generally intended to be positioned indoors. inside the basket.
  • traditional kitchen utensils such as pots, pans, plates, bowls
  • the kitchen utensil for example a pan (when positioned vertically), has a diameter greater than the height of the compartment defined inside the basket.
  • the known solutions of modular and modular dividers have systems for blocking the dividing wall inside the basket which are particularly fragile and furthermore do not allow to obtain a suitable adhesion to the internal walls of the basket.
  • DE202013002600 concerns a solution in which, at one end of a dividing element, a device is installed provided with a contact portion which is elastically pushed against a wall of the drawer so as to thus block the dividing element in position inside the drawer same.
  • EP1084662 concerns a solution comprising a dividing element with two grooves obtained on the main surfaces and also comprising first mounting and locking elements which are installed at the respective opposite ends of the dividing element; said first assembly and locking elements are configured to cooperate with appropriate second elements which are mounted inside the drawer in correspondence with the side walls, opposite and facing each other, of said drawer.
  • the aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system for the internal space of a chest, basket, furniture drawer or similar, which allows to be overcome, at least in part, the drawbacks of known solutions.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system which is modular, and in particular which can be assembled easily and quickly.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system that allows maximizing the use of the space available inside the chest, basket, drawer or similar.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system that can be fixed in a removable manner, and in particular without screws, inside the chest, basket, drawer or similar.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system that is quick to configure.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system that is highly customizable.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system which is at the same time particularly solid and light.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system which does not require any alteration to the box, basket, drawer or similar.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system of low cost and, in particular, with a low production cost.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system which allows to obtain a pleasant overall aesthetic effect and which provides the observer with the sensation of being in front of a high quality product, both on an aesthetic and functional level.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system that provides the observer with a sensation of order and organization of the internal space of the chest, basket, drawer or similar.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system that can be assembled in a simple, easy, quick and precise way.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system that has an alternative characterization, both in constructive and functional terms, compared to traditional ones.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system which can be obtained simply and quickly.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system that can be mass-produced quickly and efficiently.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system that is easy and quick to be assembled and installed.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system that can be easily used in combination with various accessories, quickly and easily.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system that guarantees high mechanical properties, in particular in terms of rigidity.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system that can be created in different formats, thus allowing its use in different pieces of furniture.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system which is of high standards, both functional and aesthetic, and at the same time of accessible cost, thus allowing the possibility of its diffusion on a large scale.
  • the present invention comprises a dividing system for dividing and/or organizing the internal space of a chest, basket, drawer of a piece of furniture or a similar container, in which said system is characterized by comprising:
  • said element with a substantially laminar development comprises at least one groove for the engagement of further containing baskets or other accessories.
  • said substantially laminar element is a profile, preferably metallic or plastic.
  • said substantially laminar development element develops longitudinally along the X direction and has a cross section with two facing surfaces that develop along the Y direction, perpendicular to the said element, where the Z direction is perpendicular to the X direction and also to the Y direction.
  • said element with substantially laminar development comprises, on the upper and/or lower thickness section (respectively defining the upper and lower edge of said element) which develops along the X direction, at least one groove which develops along the X direction, for the sliding attachment of at least one further accessory, for example a further container or tray or a bottle holder unit or container holder unit or similar.
  • said element with substantially laminar development comprises, on the section of upper or lower thickness that develops along the X direction, two grooves that develop along the X direction, for the sliding attachment of two corresponding further accessories, for example of further containers or trays or bottle-holder units or container-holder units or similar.
  • said substantially laminar element comprises a panel.
  • said substantially laminar element acts as a partition or divider inside the chest, basket, drawer or similar.
  • an internal longitudinal groove is formed in correspondence with at least one surface of said substantially laminar element.
  • said laminar development element comprises at least two cavities superimposed on each other along the Y axis.
  • said laminar development element is internally hollow.
  • said device comprises means for the mechanical engagement, preferably interlocking and/or shape-ratio and/or snap-type, of said device with said laminar development element, in particular within the thickness of said laminar element laminar development at a longitudinal end of said element.
  • the system comprises at least two laminar elements and, in particular, comprises a first laminar element and at least a second laminar element which are arranged perpendicular to each other.
  • the system also comprises at least one further closing cap for at least one of the two longitudinal ends of said laminar development element, to thus close and cover the thickness of said laminar development element at a longitudinal end of said element.
  • said further closing cap is defined only by a fixed base which engages, preferably by interlocking, within the thickness of the laminar development element at a longitudinal end of said element.
  • said at least one further closing cap is configured to engage, preferably by interlocking, within a longitudinal end of a first and/or second laminar element and is also provided with a protruding section for engagement within a corresponding groove obtained on a surface of another element with laminar development.
  • said device comprises said fixed portion which defines a first closing cap for a longitudinal end of said element with laminar development, and also comprises said mobile engaging portion, preferably with flat development, which is configured to be pushed by said means elastic bands moving away from the closing cap so as to come into contact with a wall of the chest, chest, drawer or similar.
  • said first closing cap comprises:
  • said device is configured so that, when it is associated with said laminar development element, the elastic means are housed and hidden within the thickness of said laminar development element.
  • said device is configured so that the mobile engaging portion moves parallel to the base of the fixed portion.
  • said engagement portion comprises an area made of soft material, for example co-molded in silicone, non-slip rubber or defined by adhesive inserts.
  • the system comprises a first laminar element which is provided, at one or both of its two longitudinal ends, with a corresponding device configured to push the mobile engagement part of each device into contact with the internal wall of the basket, chest, drawer or similar, thus stabilizing the positioning of the laminar development element inside the basket, chest, drawer or similar.
  • the system comprises a device which is associated with a longitudinal end of said laminar development element, while a further closing cap is associated with the other longitudinal end of said laminar development element.
  • the system comprises at least a second laminar element provided, at one of its longitudinal ends, with said further closing cap which engages by interlocking within the thickness of said second laminar element and which is provided with a section protruding or male part which engages within a groove obtained on the surface of said first and/or second laminar element.
  • the system comprises at least one accessory comprising a protruding edge provided with a profile for hooking into said at least one groove obtained on the upper and/or lower thickness section of said at least one first laminar element and/or of said at least a second element with laminar development.
  • said coupling profile has a shaped profile and said at least one groove comprises a counter-shaped profile, to thus allow a coupling which is both stable and smooth.
  • the present invention also concerns a kit of components for defining a dividing system as indicated above.
  • the present invention also concerns a kit of components comprising:
  • X, Y, and Z mean a trio of directions substantially perpendicular each other to, which essentially define a Cartesian triple.
  • Y direction is a substantially vertical direction.
  • the dividing system according to the invention for dividing and/or organizing the internal space of a container 100, which for example can be a basket, a chest, a furniture drawer or similar containers, comprises:
  • said substantially laminar element 2 is a profile, preferably metallic or plastic.
  • said substantially laminar element 2 is made of wood, for example plywood or chipboard.
  • said element with substantially laminar development 2 develops longitudinally along the X direction and has a cross section with two facing surfaces 30, 30' which develop along the Y direction, perpendicular to the Z corresponding to the thickness of said element, where the Z direction is perpendicular to the X direction and also to the Y direction.
  • said element with substantially laminar development 2 develops further along the X and Y directions with respect to the Z direction, which substantially defines the thickness of the element with substantially laminar development 2.
  • the element with substantially laminar development 2 can have a substantially elongated development, in particular the development along the X direction can be substantially greater than that along the Y direction.
  • the development along the Y direction can be substantially greater than that along the Y direction, based on the dimensions of the container 100.
  • the substantially laminar development element 2 has two major surfaces 30, 30', which are preferably substantially flat, and which develop along the XY plane and which are mutually spaced apart along the Z direction.
  • the element 2 with a substantially laminar development has a pair of end surfaces 32, 32', which develop on the YZ plane, and are therefore substantially perpendicular to the major surfaces 30, 30'.
  • the end surfaces 32, 32' have a shorter development than the larger surfaces 30, 30'.
  • the substantially laminar development element 2 has a lower edge 34 and an upper edge 34' which develop longitudinally along the X direction and transversally along the Z direction; conveniently, the development of the edges 34, 34' along the Z direction corresponds to the distance between the two major surfaces 30, 30'.
  • said substantially laminar element 2 comprises a panel.
  • said substantially laminar element 2 acts as a partition or divider inside the container 100, box, drawer or similar.
  • said substantially laminar element 2 comprises at least a first groove 10 for engaging further storage baskets or accessories 11.
  • said element with a substantially laminar development 2 comprises, in correspondence with the upper edge 34', at least a first groove 10 which develops along the X direction, for the sliding attachment of at least a further accessory 11, for example a further container or tray or a bottle holder unit or container holder unit or similar.
  • said substantially laminar development element 2 comprises, on the upper 34' or lower 34 thick section (i.e. defined in correspondence with the transverse ends opposite each other along the Y direction, and thus defining the upper edge 34' and the lower edge respectively 34 of said element 2) and which extends along the X direction, two first grooves 10 which develop along the or container holder units or similar.
  • said further accessories 11 can comprise appendages 104 shaped to couple in a simple and reversible manner with at least one of the first grooves 10.
  • the appendages can conveniently be made with a material which has a reduced friction coefficient with the material which makes up the element with a substantially laminar development 2, and in particular the first grooves 10. In this way it is possible to allow the sliding of the further accessory 11 along the first groove 10, as shown in figure 11 .
  • a second longitudinal internal groove 12 is formed in correspondence with at least one surface of said substantially laminar element 2.
  • the further accessory 11 can comprise further appendages 106 configured to couple in a simple and reversible manner with at least one of the second internal longitudinal grooves 12.
  • the appendages can be made with a material which has a reduced friction coefficient with the material which makes up the substantially laminar development element 2, and in particular the first second internal longitudinal grooves 12. In this way it is possible to allow the sliding of the further accessory 11 along the second internal longitudinal groove 12, as shown in figure 11 .
  • the laminar development element 2 is internally hollow.
  • said laminar development element comprises at least two cavities 35 superimposed on each other along the Y direction.
  • said cavities 35 can be separated from each other by separation sections 36 , which preferably have a substantially horizontal orientation and which substantially connect the two larger surfaces 30, 30'.
  • At least one recess 33 configured to accommodate at least one foot 51 of the fixed portion 5 can be provided in correspondence with the lower portion of at least one end surface 32 of the substantially laminar element 2.
  • the system can comprise at least two laminar elements 2 and, in particular, comprises at least a first laminar element 2' and at least a second laminar element 2' which are arranged perpendicular to each other.
  • the container 100 is substantially internally divided into compartments of a rectangular and/or square, or in any case polygonal shape.
  • the device 3 comprises means for the mechanical engagement 7, preferably interlocking and/or shape-ratio and/or snap-type, of said device 3 with said laminar development element 2.
  • the device 3 can comprise at least one shaped portion 38, and preferably a plurality of shaped portions 38 configured to fit inside the cavities 35 and/or hook onto the separation sections 36.
  • the device 3 can have a substantially number of shaped portions 38 corresponding to the number of cavities 35 present on the end surface 32 on which it is intended to be associated.
  • said shaped portions can comprise a plurality of hooks or hooks, or arrow-shaped portions, so as to allow a stable coupling between the device 3 and the laminar development element 2.
  • the device 3 can be associated with at least one of the end surfaces 32.
  • each device 3 comprises at least a closing cap 20 which substantially corresponds to said fixed portion 5 for one or each end surface 32 of said laminar development element 2, to close and thus cover the thickness of said laminar development element in correspondence of said surface.
  • said at least one closing cap 20 is configured to engage, preferably by interlocking, within the longitudinal end of a first 2' and/or second laminar element 2" and is also provided with a protruding section 21 for I engagement within a corresponding groove 12 obtained on a surface of another laminar element 2" and/or 2'.
  • the fixed portion 5 can present at least one part 39 which has a transversal development (i.e. that on the YZ plane) which is greater than that of the substantially laminar element 2, so as to allow the easy removal of the device 3 from the element substantially laminar development itself.
  • the fixed portion can have a thickened base, in order to present a better support on the base of the container 100.
  • said device 3 comprises a first closing cap 20' for a longitudinal end of said element with laminar development 2, and a mobile engaging portion 6, preferably with flat development, which is configured to be pushed by said elastic means 4 moving away from the first closing cap 20' so as to come into contact with an internal wall of the container 100, box, drawer or similar.
  • a device 3 is associated with an end surface 32 of said laminar development element 2, while a closing cap 20 is associated with the other end of said laminar development element 2.
  • said first closing cap 20' comprises:
  • said closing cap 20 is defined only by a fixed base which engages, preferably by interlocking, within the thickness of the laminar development element 2 in correspondence with a longitudinal end of said element, in particular in correspondence with an extreme surface 32, 32'.
  • said fixed base of said closing cap 20 can comprise an area 46 made of soft material, for example co-molded in silicone, non-slip rubber or defined by adhesive inserts.
  • said device 3 is configured so that, when it is associated with said laminar development element 2, the elastic means 4 are housed and hidden within the thickness of said laminar development element 2, and in particular inside of at least one cavity 35.
  • said device 3 is configured so that the mobile engaging portion 6 moves while remaining parallel to the base 5' of the fixed portion 5.
  • the mobile engaging portion 6 is associated with the fixed portion 5 by means of an appendix 40, preferably cylindrical, configured to pass inside a corresponding opening 42 provided on said fixed portion 5.
  • the appendix 40 it can collaborate with the elastic means 4 in order to allow the movement of the mobile portion with respect to the fixed portion.
  • the spring 44 can be wrapped around the appendage 40, and have a first end 44' abutting on a tubular portion 40' which substantially wraps and can slide the appendix 40 and which is rigidly connected to the portion mobile 6.
  • the other end 44" of the spring 44 can abut on a counter surface 46 which is integral with the fixed portion 5' of the device 3.
  • the tubular portion 40' can have a first end associated with the portion fixed 5, and a second conical end 41, which has a larger base with a diameter greater than that of the opening 42, and a smaller diameter smaller than that of the opening 42, but still greater than that of the spring 40, in so as to allow the spring itself to come into contact with it.
  • the elastic means 4, and in particular the spring 40 are movable between a first compressed configuration, in which the tubular portion 40' is closer to the abutment surface 46 and the spring is in a condition of maximum compression.
  • the mobile portion 6 can be substantially in contact with the fixed portion 5, thus defining the minimum longitudinal bulk (i.e. along the X direction) of the device 3, and a second extended configuration, in which the tubular portion 40' is further away than the abutment surface 46, and in particular the larger base of the conical end 41 abuts with the edges of the opening 42, and the spring is in a condition of maximum extension. Therefore, in this second condition, the mobile portion 6 can be spaced as far as possible from the fixed portion 5 without leading to the separation of the two elements.
  • said mobile engaging portion 6 comprises an area made of soft material, for example co-molded in silicone, non-slip rubber or defined by adhesive inserts.
  • the external surface of the mobile engagement device 6 is configured to abut one of the walls of the container 100 or a further laminar element 2,2'.
  • the means for the mechanical engagement 7 comprise first mechanical engagement members 7' and second mechanical engagement means 7".
  • the elastic means 4 are interposed between the first mechanical engagement members 7' and the second mechanical engagement means 7".
  • first mechanical engagement means 7' and the second mechanical engagement means 7" are intended to be inserted and engage respectively within two distinct cavities 35 of said laminar development element 2.
  • first mechanical engagement members 7', the second mechanical engagement means 7" and also the elastic means 4 are intended to be inserted and engaged respectively within three distinct cavities 35 of said laminar development element 2.
  • the system 1 comprises a first laminar development element 2' provided, at each of its two longitudinal ends, with a corresponding device 3 configured to push the mobile engagement part 6 of each device into contact with the internal wall of the basket, box, drawer or similar, thus stabilizing the positioning of the first laminar element 2' inside the container 100, box, drawer or similar.
  • system 1 comprises at least a second laminar element 2" provided, at one of its longitudinal ends, with a closing cap 20 which engages by interlocking within the thickness of said second laminar element 2" and which is provided with a protruding or male portion 21 which engages within a groove 12 obtained on the surface of said first laminar element 2'.
  • the system 1 comprises at least a first closing cap 20' which engages by interlocking within the thickness of said second laminar element 2" and which is provided with a protruding section 21 or male which engages within a groove 12 obtained on the surface of said first laminar element 2'.
  • the system according to the invention comprises:
  • the system 1 comprises at least one accessory 11 with a protruding edge provided with a hooking profile configured to hook into said at least one first groove 10 obtained on the upper 34' and lower 34 thick section of said at least one first laminar element 2' and/or of said at least a second laminar element 2".
  • said coupling profile has a shaped profile and said at least one groove comprises a counter-shaped profile , to thus allow a coupling which is both stable and smooth.
  • the present invention also concerns a kit for defining the dividing system 1 as described and illustrated above.
  • said kit comprises at least a first laminar element 2', at least a second laminar element 2", at least a device 3 and/or at least a closing cap 20 for said first 2' and/or second laminar element laminar development 2".
  • the substantially laminar development element comprises, on the upper and/or lower thickness section, at least a first groove which develops longitudinally along the direction of longitudinal development of the element itself and which is configured for the sliding attachment of at least one further accessory .
  • This is particularly advantageous as it allows to implement in a particularly simple way from a construction and manufacturing point of view, as well as in an inexpensive way, a solution in which, inside the basket (or the chest, drawer or similar container), not only the substantially laminar element which acts as a divider of the basket (or of the chest, drawer or similar container), but also the further accessory can be easily and quickly repositioned inside the basket (or of the chest, drawer or similar container).
  • the groove is obtained on the upper and/or lower thickness section - and therefore on the upper and/or lower edge - of the substantially laminar development element allows the positioning (or repositioning) of the further accessory even when the substantially laminar element is already installed in the basket (or in the chest, drawer or similar container), and also allows the possible removal or repositioning of the further accessory without having to remove/uninstall the substantially laminar element from the basket (or from the chest, drawer or similar container).

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Partition system (1) to divide and/or organize the internal space of a basket (100), chest, drawer of a piece of furniture or similar container, characterized in that it comprises:
- at least one element with a substantially laminar development (2, 2', 2") configured to act as a partition or divider of the internal space of said basket (100), box, drawer of a piece of furniture or of a similar container, said element with a laminar development substantially laminar (2, 2', 2") develops longitudinally along an X direction and has a cross section with two facing surfaces (30, 30') which develop along a Y direction, perpendicular to the mutually spaced along a Z direction corresponding to the thickness of said element, where the Z direction is perpendicular to the X direction and also to the Y direction,
- at least one device (3) which is provided with elastic means (4), with a fixed portion (5), which is configured to cooperate with said laminar development element (2, 2', 2"), and with a portion piece of furniture (6) which is configured to be pushed by said elastic means (4) against a wall, preferably of said basket (100), chest, drawer of a piece of furniture or a similar container,
and characterized in that said element with substantially laminar development (2, 2', 2") comprises, on the upper (34') and/or lower (34) thick section which develops longitudinally along the X direction, at least one first groove (10) which develops longitudinally along the X direction, for the sliding attachment of at least one further accessory (11).

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    FIELD OF TECHNOLOGY
  • The present invention concerns a dividing system for dividing and/or organizing the internal space of a chest, basket, furniture drawer or similar, preferably of a kitchen cabinet.
  • STATE OF THE ART
  • The known solutions of dividers for the basket of a piece of furniture, in particular of a kitchen piece of furniture, generally have a poorly cared for aesthetics since, being not visible, one usually tries to favor functionality over aesthetics.
  • Furthermore, the known solutions, in general, do not allow optimal use of the space inside the basket itself as they do not allow traditional kitchen utensils to be stacked (such as pots, pans, plates, bowls) which are generally intended to be positioned indoors. inside the basket. For example, it may happen that the kitchen utensil, for example a pan (when positioned vertically), has a diameter greater than the height of the compartment defined inside the basket.
  • Furthermore, the known solutions of modular and modular dividers have systems for blocking the dividing wall inside the basket which are particularly fragile and furthermore do not allow to obtain a suitable adhesion to the internal walls of the basket.
  • DE202013002600 concerns a solution in which, at one end of a dividing element, a device is installed provided with a contact portion which is elastically pushed against a wall of the drawer so as to thus block the dividing element in position inside the drawer same.
  • EP1084662 concerns a solution comprising a dividing element with two grooves obtained on the main surfaces and also comprising first mounting and locking elements which are installed at the respective opposite ends of the dividing element; said first assembly and locking elements are configured to cooperate with appropriate second elements which are mounted inside the drawer in correspondence with the side walls, opposite and facing each other, of said drawer.
  • AIM OF THE INVENTION
  • The aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system for the internal space of a chest, basket, furniture drawer or similar, which allows to be overcome, at least in part, the drawbacks of known solutions.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system which is modular, and in particular which can be assembled easily and quickly.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system that allows maximizing the use of the space available inside the chest, basket, drawer or similar.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system that can be fixed in a removable manner, and in particular without screws, inside the chest, basket, drawer or similar.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system that is quick to configure.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system that is highly customizable.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system which is at the same time particularly solid and light.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system which does not require any alteration to the box, basket, drawer or similar.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system of low cost and, in particular, with a low production cost.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system which allows to obtain a pleasant overall aesthetic effect and which provides the observer with the sensation of being in front of a high quality product, both on an aesthetic and functional level.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system that provides the observer with a sensation of order and organization of the internal space of the chest, basket, drawer or similar.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system that can be assembled in a simple, easy, quick and precise way.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system that has an alternative characterization, both in constructive and functional terms, compared to traditional ones.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system which can be obtained simply and quickly.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system that can be mass-produced quickly and efficiently.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system that is easy and quick to be assembled and installed.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system that can be easily used in combination with various accessories, quickly and easily.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system that guarantees high mechanical properties, in particular in terms of rigidity.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system that can be created in different formats, thus allowing its use in different pieces of furniture.
  • Another aim of the invention is to propose a dividing system which is of high standards, both functional and aesthetic, and at the same time of accessible cost, thus allowing the possibility of its diffusion on a large scale.
  • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • All these aims, considered both individually and in any combination thereof, as well as others that will result from the following description, are achieved, according to the invention, with a dividing system with the characteristics indicated in the attached claims.
  • In particular, the present invention comprises a dividing system for dividing and/or organizing the internal space of a chest, basket, drawer of a piece of furniture or a similar container, in which said system is characterized by comprising:
    • at least one element with substantially laminar development,
    • at least one device which is provided with elastic means and a fixed portion configured to cooperate with said laminar development element and a mobile portion configured to be pushed by said elastic means against a wall, preferably of said basket, chest, drawer of a piece of furniture or similar container.
  • Preferably, said element with a substantially laminar development comprises at least one groove for the engagement of further containing baskets or other accessories.
  • Preferably, said substantially laminar element is a profile, preferably metallic or plastic.
  • Preferably, said substantially laminar development element develops longitudinally along the X direction and has a cross section with two facing surfaces that develop along the Y direction, perpendicular to the said element, where the Z direction is perpendicular to the X direction and also to the Y direction.
  • Preferably, said element with substantially laminar development comprises, on the upper and/or lower thickness section (respectively defining the upper and lower edge of said element) which develops along the X direction, at least one groove which develops along the X direction, for the sliding attachment of at least one further accessory, for example a further container or tray or a bottle holder unit or container holder unit or similar.
  • Preferably, said element with substantially laminar development comprises, on the section of upper or lower thickness that develops along the X direction, two grooves that develop along the X direction, for the sliding attachment of two corresponding further accessories, for example of further containers or trays or bottle-holder units or container-holder units or similar.
  • Preferably, said substantially laminar element comprises a panel.
  • Preferably, said substantially laminar element acts as a partition or divider inside the chest, basket, drawer or similar. Preferably, an internal longitudinal groove is formed in correspondence with at least one surface of said substantially laminar element. Preferably, said laminar development element comprises at least two cavities superimposed on each other along the Y axis.
  • Preferably, said laminar development element is internally hollow.
  • Preferably, said device comprises means for the mechanical engagement, preferably interlocking and/or shape-ratio and/or snap-type, of said device with said laminar development element, in particular within the thickness of said laminar element laminar development at a longitudinal end of said element.
  • Preferably, the system comprises at least two laminar elements and, in particular, comprises a first laminar element and at least a second laminar element which are arranged perpendicular to each other.
  • Preferably, the system also comprises at least one further closing cap for at least one of the two longitudinal ends of said laminar development element, to thus close and cover the thickness of said laminar development element at a longitudinal end of said element.
  • Preferably, said further closing cap is defined only by a fixed base which engages, preferably by interlocking, within the thickness of the laminar development element at a longitudinal end of said element.
  • Preferably, said at least one further closing cap is configured to engage, preferably by interlocking, within a longitudinal end of a first and/or second laminar element and is also provided with a protruding section for engagement within a corresponding groove obtained on a surface of another element with laminar development.
  • Preferably, said device comprises said fixed portion which defines a first closing cap for a longitudinal end of said element with laminar development, and also comprises said mobile engaging portion, preferably with flat development, which is configured to be pushed by said means elastic bands moving away from the closing cap so as to come into contact with a wall of the chest, chest, drawer or similar.
  • Preferably, said first closing cap comprises:
    • a base which engages, preferably by interlocking, within the thickness of the laminar element at a longitudinal end of said element,
    • elastic means, preferably defined by a compression spring, which is interposed between a first section of said fixed portion and a second section of said mobile portion.
  • Preferably, said device is configured so that, when it is associated with said laminar development element, the elastic means are housed and hidden within the thickness of said laminar development element.
  • Preferably, said device is configured so that the mobile engaging portion moves parallel to the base of the fixed portion.
  • Preferably, said engagement portion comprises an area made of soft material, for example co-molded in silicone, non-slip rubber or defined by adhesive inserts.
  • Preferably, the system comprises a first laminar element which is provided, at one or both of its two longitudinal ends, with a corresponding device configured to push the mobile engagement part of each device into contact with the internal wall of the basket, chest, drawer or similar, thus stabilizing the positioning of the laminar development element inside the basket, chest, drawer or similar.
  • Preferably, the system comprises a device which is associated with a longitudinal end of said laminar development element, while a further closing cap is associated with the other longitudinal end of said laminar development element.
  • Preferably, the system comprises at least a second laminar element provided, at one of its longitudinal ends, with said further closing cap which engages by interlocking within the thickness of said second laminar element and which is provided with a section protruding or male part which engages within a groove obtained on the surface of said first and/or second laminar element.
  • Preferably, the system comprises at least one accessory comprising a protruding edge provided with a profile for hooking into said at least one groove obtained on the upper and/or lower thickness section of said at least one first laminar element and/or of said at least a second element with laminar development.
  • Preferably, said coupling profile has a shaped profile and said at least one groove comprises a counter-shaped profile, to thus allow a coupling which is both stable and smooth.
  • The present invention also concerns a kit of components for defining a dividing system as indicated above.
  • The present invention also concerns a kit of components comprising:
    • at least a first element with laminar development,
    • at least a second element with laminar development,
    • at least one device, and/or
    • at least one further closing cap for said first laminar element for said second laminar element.
    DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
  • The present invention is further clarified below in some of its preferred practical embodiments reported for purely illustrative and non-limiting aims with reference to the attached drawings in which:
  • Figure 1
    shows a perspective view of some dividing systems according to the invention in one embodiment,
    Figure 2
    shows them with devices in a different embodiment,
    Figures 3 a,b
    show respectively a rear view (a) and a side view (b) of a substantially laminar development element according to the invention,
    Figures 4 a,b
    show respectively a rear view (a) and a side view (b) of a device according to the invention,
    Figure 5
    shows a perspective view of the system according to the invention,
    Figure 6a
    shows a perspective view of the device in the first compressed condition,
    Figure 6b
    shows it in the second extended configuration,
    Figure 7
    shows the system according to the invention in a lower perspective view,
    Figure 8
    shows it in top perspective view,
    Figure 9
    shows it in perspective view from another angle,
    Figure 10
    shows it in side view,
    Figure 11
    shows a perspective view of a container in which a plurality of systems according to the invention are positioned,
    Figure 12
    shows it in top view,
    Figures 13 a-d
    show it in different configurations.
    DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION AND SOME PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
  • In the following, X, Y, and Z mean a trio of directions substantially perpendicular each other to, which essentially define a Cartesian triple. Preferably the Y direction is a substantially vertical direction.
  • As can be seen from the figures, the dividing system according to the invention (indicated overall with the reference 1) for dividing and/or organizing the internal space of a container 100, which for example can be a basket, a chest, a furniture drawer or similar containers, comprises:
    • at least one element with substantially laminar development 2,
    • at least one device 3 which is provided with elastic means 4 and a fixed portion 5 configured to cooperate with said laminar development element 2 and a mobile portion 6 configured to be pushed by said elastic means 4 to rest against an internal wall, preferably of called container 100.
  • Preferably, said substantially laminar element 2 is a profile, preferably metallic or plastic. In another possible embodiment, said substantially laminar element 2 is made of wood, for example plywood or chipboard.
  • Preferably, said element with substantially laminar development 2 develops longitudinally along the X direction and has a cross section with two facing surfaces 30, 30' which develop along the Y direction, perpendicular to the Z corresponding to the thickness of said element, where the Z direction is perpendicular to the X direction and also to the Y direction.
  • Preferably, said element with substantially laminar development 2 develops further along the X and Y directions with respect to the Z direction, which substantially defines the thickness of the element with substantially laminar development 2. In particular, the element with substantially laminar development 2 can have a substantially elongated development, in particular the development along the X direction can be substantially greater than that along the Y direction. Alternatively, the development along the Y direction can be substantially greater than that along the Y direction, based on the dimensions of the container 100.
  • Therefore, the substantially laminar development element 2 has two major surfaces 30, 30', which are preferably substantially flat, and which develop along the XY plane and which are mutually spaced apart along the Z direction.
  • Furthermore, the element 2 with a substantially laminar development has a pair of end surfaces 32, 32', which develop on the YZ plane, and are therefore substantially perpendicular to the major surfaces 30, 30'. Conveniently, from what has been said above, it is clear that the end surfaces 32, 32' have a shorter development than the larger surfaces 30, 30'.
  • Furthermore, the substantially laminar development element 2 has a lower edge 34 and an upper edge 34' which develop longitudinally along the X direction and transversally along the Z direction; conveniently, the development of the edges 34, 34' along the Z direction corresponds to the distance between the two major surfaces 30, 30'. Preferably, said substantially laminar element 2 comprises a panel.
  • Preferably, said substantially laminar element 2 acts as a partition or divider inside the container 100, box, drawer or similar.
  • Preferably, said substantially laminar element 2 comprises at least a first groove 10 for engaging further storage baskets or accessories 11.
  • In particular, said element with a substantially laminar development 2 comprises, in correspondence with the upper edge 34', at least a first groove 10 which develops along the X direction, for the sliding attachment of at least a further accessory 11, for example a further container or tray or a bottle holder unit or container holder unit or similar.
  • Preferably, said substantially laminar development element 2 comprises, on the upper 34' or lower 34 thick section (i.e. defined in correspondence with the transverse ends opposite each other along the Y direction, and thus defining the upper edge 34' and the lower edge respectively 34 of said element 2) and which extends along the X direction, two first grooves 10 which develop along the or container holder units or similar.
  • Suitably, said further accessories 11 can comprise appendages 104 shaped to couple in a simple and reversible manner with at least one of the first grooves 10. The appendages can conveniently be made with a material which has a reduced friction coefficient with the material which makes up the element with a substantially laminar development 2, and in particular the first grooves 10. In this way it is possible to allow the sliding of the further accessory 11 along the first groove 10, as shown in figure 11.
  • Preferably, a second longitudinal internal groove 12 is formed in correspondence with at least one surface of said substantially laminar element 2.
  • Advantageously, the further accessory 11 can comprise further appendages 106 configured to couple in a simple and reversible manner with at least one of the second internal longitudinal grooves 12. Conveniently, the appendages can be made with a material which has a reduced friction coefficient with the material which makes up the substantially laminar development element 2, and in particular the first second internal longitudinal grooves 12. In this way it is possible to allow the sliding of the further accessory 11 along the second internal longitudinal groove 12, as shown in figure 11.
  • Preferably, the laminar development element 2 is internally hollow.
  • Preferably, in particular, said laminar development element comprises at least two cavities 35 superimposed on each other along the Y direction. Conveniently said cavities 35 can be separated from each other by separation sections 36 , which preferably have a substantially horizontal orientation and which substantially connect the two larger surfaces 30, 30'.
  • Conveniently, at least one recess 33 configured to accommodate at least one foot 51 of the fixed portion 5 can be provided in correspondence with the lower portion of at least one end surface 32 of the substantially laminar element 2.
  • Preferably, the system can comprise at least two laminar elements 2 and, in particular, comprises at least a first laminar element 2' and at least a second laminar element 2' which are arranged perpendicular to each other. Advantageously, in this way the container 100 is substantially internally divided into compartments of a rectangular and/or square, or in any case polygonal shape.
  • Preferably, the device 3 comprises means for the mechanical engagement 7, preferably interlocking and/or shape-ratio and/or snap-type, of said device 3 with said laminar development element 2. In particular, for example, the device 3 can comprise at least one shaped portion 38, and preferably a plurality of shaped portions 38 configured to fit inside the cavities 35 and/or hook onto the separation sections 36. Conveniently the device 3 can have a substantially number of shaped portions 38 corresponding to the number of cavities 35 present on the end surface 32 on which it is intended to be associated. In particular, said shaped portions can comprise a plurality of hooks or hooks, or arrow-shaped portions, so as to allow a stable coupling between the device 3 and the laminar development element 2.
  • Substantially, therefore, the device 3 can be associated with at least one of the end surfaces 32.
  • Preferably, each device 3 comprises at least a closing cap 20 which substantially corresponds to said fixed portion 5 for one or each end surface 32 of said laminar development element 2, to close and thus cover the thickness of said laminar development element in correspondence of said surface. Preferably, said at least one closing cap 20 is configured to engage, preferably by interlocking, within the longitudinal end of a first 2' and/or second laminar element 2" and is also provided with a protruding section 21 for I engagement within a corresponding groove 12 obtained on a surface of another laminar element 2" and/or 2'.
  • Advantageously, the fixed portion 5 can present at least one part 39 which has a transversal development (i.e. that on the YZ plane) which is greater than that of the substantially laminar element 2, so as to allow the easy removal of the device 3 from the element substantially laminar development itself.
  • Conveniently, furthermore, the fixed portion can have a thickened base, in order to present a better support on the base of the container 100.
  • Preferably, said device 3 comprises a first closing cap 20' for a longitudinal end of said element with laminar development 2, and a mobile engaging portion 6, preferably with flat development, which is configured to be pushed by said elastic means 4 moving away from the first closing cap 20' so as to come into contact with an internal wall of the container 100, box, drawer or similar.
  • Preferably, a device 3 is associated with an end surface 32 of said laminar development element 2, while a closing cap 20 is associated with the other end of said laminar development element 2.
  • Preferably, said first closing cap 20' comprises:
    • a base 5' which engages, preferably by interlocking, within the thickness of the laminar development element 2 at a longitudinal end of said element
    • elastic means 4, preferably defined by a compression spring 44, which is placed between a first section of said fixed portion 5 and a second section of said mobile portion 6.
  • Preferably, said closing cap 20 is defined only by a fixed base which engages, preferably by interlocking, within the thickness of the laminar development element 2 in correspondence with a longitudinal end of said element, in particular in correspondence with an extreme surface 32, 32'. Conveniently, said fixed base of said closing cap 20 can comprise an area 46 made of soft material, for example co-molded in silicone, non-slip rubber or defined by adhesive inserts.
  • Preferably, said device 3 is configured so that, when it is associated with said laminar development element 2, the elastic means 4 are housed and hidden within the thickness of said laminar development element 2, and in particular inside of at least one cavity 35.
  • Preferably, said device 3 is configured so that the mobile engaging portion 6 moves while remaining parallel to the base 5' of the fixed portion 5.
  • Conveniently, for this aim, the mobile engaging portion 6 is associated with the fixed portion 5 by means of an appendix 40, preferably cylindrical, configured to pass inside a corresponding opening 42 provided on said fixed portion 5. Appropriately the appendix 40 it can collaborate with the elastic means 4 in order to allow the movement of the mobile portion with respect to the fixed portion. In particular, for example, the spring 44 can be wrapped around the appendage 40, and have a first end 44' abutting on a tubular portion 40' which substantially wraps and can slide the appendix 40 and which is rigidly connected to the portion mobile 6. Conveniently the other end 44" of the spring 44 can abut on a counter surface 46 which is integral with the fixed portion 5' of the device 3. Advantageously the tubular portion 40' can have a first end associated with the portion fixed 5, and a second conical end 41, which has a larger base with a diameter greater than that of the opening 42, and a smaller diameter smaller than that of the opening 42, but still greater than that of the spring 40, in so as to allow the spring itself to come into contact with it.
  • Advantageously, the elastic means 4, and in particular the spring 40, are movable between a first compressed configuration, in which the tubular portion 40' is closer to the abutment surface 46 and the spring is in a condition of maximum compression. In this first condition the mobile portion 6 can be substantially in contact with the fixed portion 5, thus defining the minimum longitudinal bulk (i.e. along the X direction) of the device 3, and a second extended configuration, in which the tubular portion 40' is further away than the abutment surface 46, and in particular the larger base of the conical end 41 abuts with the edges of the opening 42, and the spring is in a condition of maximum extension. Therefore, in this second condition, the mobile portion 6 can be spaced as far as possible from the fixed portion 5 without leading to the separation of the two elements.
  • Preferably, said mobile engaging portion 6 comprises an area made of soft material, for example co-molded in silicone, non-slip rubber or defined by adhesive inserts.
  • Conveniently, the external surface of the mobile engagement device 6 is configured to abut one of the walls of the container 100 or a further laminar element 2,2'.
  • Preferably, the means for the mechanical engagement 7 comprise first mechanical engagement members 7' and second mechanical engagement means 7". Preferably, the elastic means 4 are interposed between the first mechanical engagement members 7' and the second mechanical engagement means 7".
  • Ideally, the first mechanical engagement means 7' and the second mechanical engagement means 7" are intended to be inserted and engage respectively within two distinct cavities 35 of said laminar development element 2.
  • Ideally, the first mechanical engagement members 7', the second mechanical engagement means 7" and also the elastic means 4 are intended to be inserted and engaged respectively within three distinct cavities 35 of said laminar development element 2.
  • Preferably, the system 1 according to the invention comprises a first laminar development element 2' provided, at each of its two longitudinal ends, with a corresponding device 3 configured to push the mobile engagement part 6 of each device into contact with the internal wall of the basket, box, drawer or similar, thus stabilizing the positioning of the first laminar element 2' inside the container 100, box, drawer or similar.
  • Preferably, system 1 comprises at least a second laminar element 2" provided, at one of its longitudinal ends, with a closing cap 20 which engages by interlocking within the thickness of said second laminar element 2" and which is provided with a protruding or male portion 21 which engages within a groove 12 obtained on the surface of said first laminar element 2'.
  • Preferably, the system 1 comprises at least a first closing cap 20' which engages by interlocking within the thickness of said second laminar element 2" and which is provided with a protruding section 21 or male which engages within a groove 12 obtained on the surface of said first laminar element 2'.
  • Advantageously, therefore, the system according to the invention comprises:
    • at least a first laminar element 2', and
    • at least a second laminar element 2" which is arranged perpendicular to the first laminar element 2',
    and, advantageously, comprises:
    • said device 3 which comprises means for the mechanical engagement 7, preferably interlocking and/or aspect ratio and/or snap-type, of said device in said at least one first laminar element 2',
    • at least one further closing cap 20 which engages, preferably by interlocking, within the thickness of said at least one first laminar element 2' and of said at least one second laminar element 2" in correspondence with their corresponding longitudinal end.
  • Preferably, the system 1 comprises at least one accessory 11 with a protruding edge provided with a hooking profile configured to hook into said at least one first groove 10 obtained on the upper 34' and lower 34 thick section of said at least one first laminar element 2' and/or of said at least a second laminar element 2". Preferably, said coupling profile has a shaped profile and said at least one groove comprises a counter-shaped profile , to thus allow a coupling which is both stable and smooth.
  • The present invention also concerns a kit for defining the dividing system 1 as described and illustrated above. Conveniently, said kit comprises at least a first laminar element 2', at least a second laminar element 2", at least a device 3 and/or at least a closing cap 20 for said first 2' and/or second laminar element laminar development 2".
  • Unlike DE202013002600 and EP1084662 , in the solution according to the present invention, the substantially laminar development element comprises, on the upper and/or lower thickness section, at least a first groove which develops longitudinally along the direction of longitudinal development of the element itself and which is configured for the sliding attachment of at least one further accessory . This is particularly advantageous as it allows to implement in a particularly simple way from a construction and manufacturing point of view, as well as in an inexpensive way, a solution in which, inside the basket (or the chest, drawer or similar container), not only the substantially laminar element which acts as a divider of the basket (or of the chest, drawer or similar container), but also the further accessory can be easily and quickly repositioned inside the basket (or of the chest, drawer or similar container). Furthermore, the fact that the groove is obtained on the upper and/or lower thickness section - and therefore on the upper and/or lower edge - of the substantially laminar development element allows the positioning (or repositioning) of the further accessory even when the substantially laminar element is already installed in the basket (or in the chest, drawer or similar container), and also allows the possible removal or repositioning of the further accessory without having to remove/uninstall the substantially laminar element from the basket (or from the chest, drawer or similar container).
  • The present invention has been illustrated in some of its preferred embodiments, but it is understood that executive variations may be made in practice, without however departing from the scope of protection of the present patent for industrial invention.

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  1. Partition system (1) to divide and/or organize the internal space of a basket (100), chest, drawer of a piece of furniture or similar container, characterized in that it comprises:
    - at least one element with a substantially laminar development (2, 2', 2") configured to act as a partition or divider of the internal space of said basket (100), box, drawer of a piece of furniture or of a similar container, said element with a laminar development substantially laminar (2, 2', 2") develops longitudinally along an X direction and has a cross section with two facing surfaces (30, 30') which develop along a Y direction, perpendicular to the mutually spaced along a Z direction corresponding to the thickness of said element, where the Z direction is perpendicular to the X direction and also to the Y direction,
    - at least one device (3) which is provided with elastic means (4), with a fixed portion (5), which is configured to cooperate with said laminar development element (2, 2', 2"), and with a portion piece of furniture (6) which is configured to be pushed by said elastic means (4) against a wall, preferably of said basket (100), chest, drawer of a piece of furniture or a similar container,
    and characterized in that said element with substantially laminar development (2, 2', 2") comprises, on the upper (34') and/or lower (34) thick section which develops longitudinally along the X direction, at least one first groove (10) which develops longitudinally along the X direction, for the sliding attachment of at least one further accessory (11).
  2. System according to claim 1, characterized in that said element with substantially laminar development (2, 2', 2") comprises a second groove (12), obtained on at least one of said two surfaces (30, 30') facing each other of said substantially laminar element (2, 2', 2"), for the engagement of a protruding or male section (21) of a further closing cap (20) which engages, preferably by interlocking , within the thickness of a further substantially laminar element (2, 2', 2") at a corresponding longitudinal end of said further substantially laminar element (2, 2', 2").
  3. System according to one or more of the previous claims, characterized in that said element with substantially laminar development (2, 2', 2") comprises, on the upper and/or lower thickness section which develops longitudinally along the X direction, two first grooves (10), parallel to each other, which develop longitudinally along the X direction, for the sliding attachment of two corresponding further accessories (11), for example further containers or trays or bottle holder units or container holder units or similar.
  4. System according to one or more of the previous claims, characterized in that said laminar element (2, 2', 2") comprises at least two cavities (35) superimposed along the Y direction and separated from each other by at least one separation section (36)
  5. System according to the previous claim, characterized in that the device (3) comprises at least one shaped portion (38) configured to fit inside said cavities (35) and/or to hook onto said at least one separation section (36).
  6. System according to one or more of the previous claims, characterized in that said device (3) comprises first mechanical engagement members (7') and second mechanical engagement means (7") and in that said elastic means (4) are interposed between the first mechanical engagement means (7') and the second mechanical engagement means (7").
  7. System according to one or more of the previous claims, characterized in that said laminar element (2, 2', 2") is a profile, preferably metallic or plastic, and is internally hollow.
  8. System according to one or more of the previous claims, characterized in that said laminar development element (2, 2', 2") comprises:
    - at least one first laminar element (2'), and
    - at least a second laminar element (2") which is arranged perpendicular to the first laminar element (2').
  9. System according to one or more of the previous claims, characterized in that:
    - said device (3) comprises means for the mechanical engagement (7), preferably interlocking and/or aspect ratio and/or snap-type, of said device in said at least one first laminar element (2'),
    - it comprises at least one further closing cap (20) which engages, preferably by interlocking, within the thickness of said at least one first laminar element (2') and of said at least one second laminar element (2") in correspondence with their corresponding longitudinal end.
  10. System according to one or more of the previous claims, characterized in that said further closing cap (20) is provided with a protruding or male section (21) which engages within a second groove (12) obtained on at least one of said two surfaces (30, 30') facing each other of said first (2') and/or second element (2") with laminar development.
  11. System according to one or more of the previous claims, characterized in that said first laminar element (2') is provided, in correspondence with one or both of its two longitudinal ends, with a corresponding device (3) configured to push the mobile engaging part (6) of each device in contact with the internal wall of the basket (100), chest, drawer or similar, thus stabilizing the positioning of the laminar development element inside the basket, chest, drawer or similar.
  12. System according to one or more of the previous claims, characterized in that said device (3) comprises and/or defines a first closing cap (20).
  13. System according to one or more of the previous claims, characterized in that said device (3) comprises:
    - a base (5') which engages, preferably by interlocking, within the thickness of the laminar element at a longitudinal end of said element,
    - said elastic means (4), preferably defined by a compression spring, which are interposed between a first section of said fixed portion and a second section of said mobile portion.
  14. System according to one or more of the previous claims, characterized in that said device (3) is configured so that, when it is associated with said laminar development element (2, 2', 2"), the elastic means (4) they are housed and hidden within the thickness of said laminar element (2, 2', 2").
  15. System according to one or more of the previous claims, characterized in that said engagement portion (6) comprises an area made of soft material, for example co-molded in silicone, non-slip rubber or defined by adhesive inserts.
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