FR2720239A1 - Bookend held by support fixed to shelf - Google Patents

Abstract

The bookend is held by a support (2) which is notches like a comb all along it. The lower part of the support (1) is a hook which clips over the edge of the shelf (8). A hook (5) on the top of the book end slides longitudinally on the upper rod (3) of the support. A vertical part of the bookend (6) engages in the notches of the support to hold it in any position. A curved part (7) of the bookend supports the books. The books rest against the lower rod (4) of the support.

Description

MOBILE SEPARATORS ON DESCRIFTION MEDIUM
The present invention relates to the field of library accessories, and consists of a system of bookends by mobile dividers on a support.

Description of current systems, excluding massive bookends simply placed: FIXED SEPARANON CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS
Sorters, magazine racks, filing boxes, display stands, archive boxes, credenzas, filing cabinets for hanging files, filing shelves, curtain cabinets.

These systems make it possible to dissociate the books but the partitions are frozen.

SUSPENDED FILES
Expandable in width but of limited capacity, and whose essential vocation is to accommodate files and keep them protected in a cart or closed cabinet.

By their nature, these files are not suitable for storing books.

SEPARATORS ON NOTCHED SUPPORT
System used in a metal cabinet for magnetic tapes:
Two parallel supports are fixed flat on the shelf, (one at the bottom and one in front).

Bookends are semicircular steel rods, the ends of which are plugged into
holes made on the supports, and perpendicular to them.

Handling bookends is particularly difficult in everyday use. The
diameter of the holes made on the supports is exactly adapted to that of the ends of the
bookend, requiring "to aim well", to file the bookend. The whole system is
visually inconspicuous, and not at all suitable for books.

SEPARATION OF MOVABLE
Seen in some curtain cabinets:
These are wooden plates that can be plugged into grooves on the top and on the
below the shelves.

The handling of these plates is also difficult: it is necessary to embed the plate in
both grooves (top and bottom), and friction affects both the groove and the
plate. Furthermore, the grooves are necessarily visible and detract from the aesthetics.
general of the furniture.

INDEPENDENT GREENHOUSES
Model for sale at a Swedish furniture distributor:
This is a shaped steel bookend, which encloses the shelf from the back. Independent, he
can be placed anywhere on a shelf.

1l cannot be moved easily (tightening means that its movement on the shelf
damages it in the long run), and does not offer sufficient resistance to pushing
side of the books he is supposed to hold.

In summary, the storage of books accommodates very well fixed bookends if their
number is frozen and final at this time.

But a dynamic management of books does not accommodate fixed separations, or whose
manipulation is dissuasive.

 Finally, existing systems disfigure and / or alter the furniture that accommodates them.

The present invention is a bookend system which avoids the disadvantages mentioned:
It consists of a notched "comb" support, the lower part of which is fixed on a shelf and the upper part of which receives bookends, said bookends being made up of a support element for books, and d 'a part adapting to the support in the transverse direction of the shelves and sliding on said support in the longitudinal direction of the shelves.

 The following description is helped by the diagram of a model serving as an example, and not limiting in its appearance.

 The bookend system is characterized in that it comprises two types of distinct and complementary elements: bookends and a support for these bookends.

 The support is characterized in that it comprises: - notches 2 in "comb" over the entire length of the support, allowing random positioning of the bookends which it maintains against the lateral displacement of the books, - a rod 3 guide to the sliding of the bookends, - a rod 4 serving as a stop for the books so that they do not get damaged against the support, - a fixing device on the shelf 8, depending on the type shelf: either fixing lugs 9 on the shelf, or a device 10 for fixing the rods 3 and 4 on the side walls, or adapters 1 enclosing the rear of the shelf 8, if said shelf can be separated from the furniture for mounting.

 The bookends are characterized in that they comprise: - a hook 5 which is posed on the support 3, thus realizing the blocking of the bookend in cooperation with the part 6, or slides along the support, - a part protruding 6 fitting into the notches of the support 2, thus achieving the locking of the bookend in cooperation with the hook 5 described above, so that it remains fixed whatever the forces exerted by the books.

- A support 7 on which the ivies are supported.

 Functionally, this system is characterized in that it provides the following results: - the books are kept in vertical position, - the bookends can easily be engaged, disengaged or slid along their support, - the support can be fixed on a shelf by adapters capable of firmly enclosing the shelf thanks to the elasticity of the material used, thus making it possible to use only one model of adapter regardless of the thickness of the shelf, and to use no fixing system that would alter the shelf or the piece of furniture, - the assembly or disassembly of the whole system is simple, quick, and does not require any tools, except for sizing the support to the length of the shelf.

 As long as it meets the above description, the system can be in different forms, improving the aesthetics of the system or ensuring better comfort of use.

Claims (10)

 1) Bookend system characterized in that it comprises a notched support in the form of a "comb", the lower part of which is fixed to a shelf and the upper part of which receives locks, said bookends being made up of an element d 'support for books, and a part adapting to the support in the transverse direction of the shelves and sliding on said support in the longitudinal direction of the shelves.  2) Bookend system according to claim 1 characterized in that the bookend support comprises notches 2 in "comb" over the entire length of the support, allow random positioning of the bookends, which it holds against lateral displacement of books.  3) Bookend system according to claim 1 characterized in that the bookend support comprises a rod 3 serving as a guide for the sliding of the bookends.  4) Bookend system according to claim 1 characterized in that the bookend support comprises a rod 4 serving as a stop for the books, so that they do not damage against the support.  5) Bookend system according to claim 1 characterized in that the bookend support comprises fixing lugs 9 on the shelf.  6) Bookend system according to claim 1 characterized in that the bookend support comprises a fixing device 10 of the rods 3 and 4 on the side walls.  7) Bookend system according to claim 1 characterized in that the support comprises adapters 1 enclosing the rear of the shelf 8 if said shelf can be separated from the cabinet for mounting.  8) Bookend system according to claim 1 characterized in that the bookends include a hook 5 resting on the support 3, thus achieving the locking of the bookend in cooperation with the part 6, or sliding along the support.  9) Bookend system according to claim 1 characterized in that the bookends comprise a projecting part 6 which fits into the notches of the support 2 thus achieving the blocking of the bookend in cooperation with the hook 5.  10) Bookend system according to claim 1 characterized in that the bookends include a support 7 on which the books are supported.