GB2154429A - Shelving system - Google Patents

Abstract

A shelving system includes an upright (22) on which may be supported a plurality of shelf supports (28). The upright (22) has a ridge (24) for mating with a complementary groove (26) formed in the shelf support. A pin (30) engages a slot (32) to secure the bracket to the upright. In an alternative embodiment (Fig. 1,) the ridge and complement are of dovetail cross section and the slots 32 are replaced by apertures, the pin being inserted after the bracket has been slid to the desired location. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Shelving system This invention reiates to a shelving system and in particularto a modular system presentable in the form of a kit.

Shelving systems are well known in the prior art these ranging from elaborate structures having a plurality of integers to simple rudimentary shelves. In a specification of this nature it is not possible to give any comprehensive review of the prior art.

According to the invention a shelving system includes an elongate element for mounting substan- tiallyvertically against a wall of similar upright structure and a support for a shelf member, the elongate element including a longitudinal formation for receiving in sliding relationship a complementally shaped groove formed in the support member, and the elongated element including one of more predetermined entry zones for receiving a shelf member.

In a preferred form of the invention the longitudinal formation comprises an elongate protuberance which is shaped complementallyto a groove such that lateral displacement ofthe shelf member from the elongate element is prevented.

In one form of the invention the elongate protuberance preferably comprises a dove tail section ridge extending along the entire length of the elements. The groove is preferably complementally shaped and the entry zone is constituted by the ends of the elongate element.

In anotherform of the invention the longitudinal formation comprises a substantially rectangular in section ridge and the groove in the shelf member is complementallyshaped. Preferably the ridge has spaced apart substantially Lshaped entrant grooves for receiving pins which extend across the groove formed in shelf member.

The shelving system may be formed from wood or moulded from a polymeric material.

Embodiments ofthe invention are described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure lisa perspective view of one embodiment of the invention; and Figure 2 is a perspective view of another embodiment ofthe invention.

Referring to Figure 1 of the drawings a shelving system 10 comprises an upright 12 and a shelf support 14.

The upright 12 is an elongate element which may be fixed against a vertical surface such as a wall orthe like (not seen in the drawings). A dove tail section ridge 16 extendsthroughoutthe length oftheuprightl2for mating with a complementally shaped groove 18 formed in the shelf support. Optionally bores 20 may be formed in the ridge 16 and groove 18for receiving a pin (not seen in the drawings) for locking the shelf supportl4ontheuprightl2.

The zone forthe groove 18 to mate with ridge 16 is constituted by the ends of the upright 12.

Turning to Figure 2 an upright 22 has a rectangular section ridge 24 extending throughout the length of the upright. A complementally shaped groove 26 is formed in a shelving support 28. A pin 30 is fixed across the groove 26forseating in a substantially L shaped groove 32 formed in the ridge 24. The grooves 32 are spaced apart to receive a plurality of shelving supports 28.

An advantage of the invention is thatthe formations and grooves provide a firm anchorageforthe shelving system. Furthermore the locking arrangements en abletheshelving supportto be anchored in a plurality of positions on the upright.

1. A shelving system including an elongate element for mounting substantially vertically against a wall or similar upright structure and a support for a shelf member, the elongated element including a longitudinal formation for receiving in sliding relationship a complementally shaped groove formed in the support member, and the elongated element including one or more predetermined entry zones for receiving a shelf member.

2. A shelving system according to claim 1 in which the longitudinal formation comprises an elongate protuberance which is matable with the complementally shaped groove formed in the support member for resisting lateral displacement of the shelf memberfrorn the elongate element.

3. A sheling system according to claim 2 in which the prntubeiance comprises a ridge which is dove tail in section.

4. Ashelving systcrn acccording:o claim 3 in which theentrf zone Is constituted by the ends ofthe elongate element.

5. A shelving system according to claim 2 in which the protuberance on the elongate element comprises a substantia,ly rectangular in section ridge having a substantially L shaped entrant groove.

6. A shelving system according to claim 5 in which a pin extends across the groove formed in the shelf member, the pin being adapted for seating in the groove formed in the ridge section.

7. Ashelving system substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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Claims (7)

**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Shelving system This invention reiates to a shelving system and in particularto a modular system presentable in the form of a kit. Shelving systems are well known in the prior art these ranging from elaborate structures having a plurality of integers to simple rudimentary shelves. In a specification of this nature it is not possible to give any comprehensive review of the prior art. According to the invention a shelving system includes an elongate element for mounting substan- tiallyvertically against a wall of similar upright structure and a support for a shelf member, the elongate element including a longitudinal formation for receiving in sliding relationship a complementally shaped groove formed in the support member, and the elongated element including one of more predetermined entry zones for receiving a shelf member. In a preferred form of the invention the longitudinal formation comprises an elongate protuberance which is shaped complementallyto a groove such that lateral displacement ofthe shelf member from the elongate element is prevented. In one form of the invention the elongate protuberance preferably comprises a dove tail section ridge extending along the entire length of the elements. The groove is preferably complementally shaped and the entry zone is constituted by the ends of the elongate element. In anotherform of the invention the longitudinal formation comprises a substantially rectangular in section ridge and the groove in the shelf member is complementallyshaped. Preferably the ridge has spaced apart substantially Lshaped entrant grooves for receiving pins which extend across the groove formed in shelf member. The shelving system may be formed from wood or moulded from a polymeric material. Embodiments ofthe invention are described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure lisa perspective view of one embodiment of the invention; and Figure 2 is a perspective view of another embodiment ofthe invention. Referring to Figure 1 of the drawings a shelving system 10 comprises an upright 12 and a shelf support 14. The upright 12 is an elongate element which may be fixed against a vertical surface such as a wall orthe like (not seen in the drawings). A dove tail section ridge 16 extendsthroughoutthe length oftheuprightl2for mating with a complementally shaped groove 18 formed in the shelf support. Optionally bores 20 may be formed in the ridge 16 and groove 18for receiving a pin (not seen in the drawings) for locking the shelf supportl4ontheuprightl2. The zone forthe groove 18 to mate with ridge 16 is constituted by the ends of the upright 12. Turning to Figure 2 an upright 22 has a rectangular section ridge 24 extending throughout the length of the upright. A complementally shaped groove 26 is formed in a shelving support 28. A pin 30 is fixed across the groove 26forseating in a substantially L shaped groove 32 formed in the ridge 24. The grooves 32 are spaced apart to receive a plurality of shelving supports 28. An advantage of the invention is thatthe formations and grooves provide a firm anchorageforthe shelving system. Furthermore the locking arrangements en abletheshelving supportto be anchored in a plurality of positions on the upright. CLAIMS

1. A shelving system including an elongate element for mounting substantially vertically against a wall or similar upright structure and a support for a shelf member, the elongated element including a longitudinal formation for receiving in sliding relationship a complementally shaped groove formed in the support member, and the elongated element including one or more predetermined entry zones for receiving a shelf member.

2. A shelving system according to claim 1 in which the longitudinal formation comprises an elongate protuberance which is matable with the complementally shaped groove formed in the support member for resisting lateral displacement of the shelf memberfrorn the elongate element.

3. A sheling system according to claim 2 in which the prntubeiance comprises a ridge which is dove tail in section.

4. Ashelving systcrn acccording:o claim 3 in which theentrf zone Is constituted by the ends ofthe elongate element.

5. A shelving system according to claim 2 in which the protuberance on the elongate element comprises a substantia,ly rectangular in section ridge having a substantially L shaped entrant groove.

6. A shelving system according to claim 5 in which a pin extends across the groove formed in the shelf member, the pin being adapted for seating in the groove formed in the ridge section.

7. Ashelving system substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawings.