ES1207412U - Modular shelving (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Modular shelving, characterized by the existence of prismatic knots (1) that serve as an element of union between shelves (2) and sides (3). Hereinafter, we will call this element knot, or prismatic knot. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

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D E S C R I P C I O N MODULAR SHELF

SECTOR OF THE TECHNIQUE

The purpose of this utility model application is to register a modular shelving system, expandable in height and width, fully reconfigurable, and without duplication of construction elements.

In this document the term system is used according to the meaning 2 of the Spanish language dictionary of the RAE, which defines it as "Set of things that related to each other in an orderly way contribute to a certain object".

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

There are numerous modular shelving systems.

We will name the module at the minimum configuration that is repeated on the shelf.

The first modular shelving systems that have been designed in the history known by the author of this document, were based on a module consisting of 1 side and several shelves, the height of the side being that of the shelf.

These modules, with an initial and / or terminal side, make up the shelf. Hereinafter we will call these type 1 systems.

Other more current modular shelving systems, which we will call type 2, are based on box type modules, of different sizes, which are stacked on top of each other. These, have managed to increase the compositional possibilities, but doubling sides and shelves, since the floor of one module, rests on the roof of another module, and the left side of a box meets the right of another. They are literally a set of stacked boxes.

There are systems, such as those of the Bosse and Usm houses, which share, from a functional point of view, the main features of the modular system object of this document. These systems are based on a porticoed metal structure on which the shelves and sides are supported. We will call these systems type 3.

Type 1 systems do not allow the variation of the shelf height once configured.

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Type 2 systems need to duplicate shelves and sides, since they are based on the superposition of boxes.

Type 3 systems do not allow a shelf to be formed without a metal supporting structure.

Through the system that is the object of this utility model, it is possible to be able to form modular shelves that can be expanded in height and width, without duplication of constructive and constructed elements without the need to use a metal structure as the main supporting element, but rather are the shelves and sides themselves , in conjunction with the knots, who form the main structure of the shelf. This reports a material saving with respect to systems 2 and 3 and an improvement in performance with respect to type 1 systems.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

From a compositional point of view, the system is based on the union between shelves (2) and sides (3) through a prismatic piece, as a connecting node (1), allowing the transmission of loads through said knot. This connector node has a length approximately equal to that of the bottom of the shelf. See Figure 2.

The existence of this prismatic connector node is what allows the system to be modular.

Regarding the stress transmission system, the loads supported by the shelf are transmitted from the shelf to the prismatic node, from the prismatic node to the side, from this to the next node and from this to the next side, and so on until reaching the base of the shelf.

Once the shelf is mounted, a new shelf can always be attached to a knot, being able to grow the shelf, both high and wide.

Likewise, after assembly, it can be disassembled to modify its configuration or be divided into 2 or more shelves.

In systems (referred to as type 3 in the previous section), with a porticoed metal structure, the stresses are transmitted from the shelves to the beams of the metal structure, from these to the pillars and through them to the base of the shelf. Using an analogy with the structure of a building, type 3 systems would be porticoed structures, and the system object of this document would be a load-bearing wall.

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description, where illustrative and non-limiting nature has been represented. next:

Figure 1.- Shows a 3D view of the minimum module.

Figure 2.- Shows a 3D view of a knot, a shelf and a side, in this case, the shelf and side are identical.

Figures 3, 4 and 5.- They show 3D views of shelves configured with the modular system object of this document.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

The construction of the prismatic knots (1), the shelves (2) and the sides (3) will be preferably made of wood or its derivatives, being able to use resins, plastic or metallic materials.

The shelves (2) and sides (3) can be manufactured from wooden boards or their derivatives, resins and plastic materials can be used.

The shelves (2) and sides (3) will have their machined edges, preferably, to adapt to the shape of the knot, and will have their chamfered edges to improve their aesthetic qualities and their mechanical strength.

The mechanism of union between shelves (2) and knots (1) and between sides (3) and knots (1), is not the object of this utility model.

Both the shelves (2) and the sides (3) may have different sizes and thicknesses, to meet the different needs that may arise.

The prism that forms the junction node (1) may have a polygonal, circular, oval base or any other closed figure.

Claims (8)

5 10 fifteen twenty 25 1. Modular shelving, characterized by the existence of prismatic knots (1) that serve as a connecting element between shelves (2) and sides (3). Hereinafter we will call this element knot, or prismatic knot. 2. Modular shelving according to claim 1, characterized in that the prism that forms the node (1), may have a polygonal, circular, oval base, or in any other way. 3. Modular shelf according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the prism that forms the node (1), has a length approximately equal to that of the bottom of the shelf. 4. Modular shelf according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the prism that forms the node (1), may be continuous or be interrupted between the front and back sides of the shelf. 5. Modular shelf according to claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the prism that forms the knot (1), can accommodate mechanical elements of steel or any other material, both inside and on its surface, even protruding from it, to allow fixing to shelves and sides. Likewise, it may have as many machining necessary to allow a correct fixation. 6. Modular shelving according to claim 1, characterized in that the shelves (2) and the sides (3), can be of different sizes and thicknesses. 7. Modular shelving according to claims 1 and 6, characterized in that the shelves (2) and the sides (3), may be different materials, both wood, its derivatives, resins, plastics or glass. 8. Modular shelving according to claims 1, 6 and 7 characterized in that the shelves (2) and the sides (3), can accommodate mechanical elements of steel or any other material, both inside and on its surface, even protruding from it , to allow fixing to the nodes (1). Likewise, it may have as many machining necessary to allow a correct fixation. DRAWINGS image 1 one image2 image3 image4 image5