GB2225710A - Shelf assembly - Google Patents
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- GB2225710A GB2225710A GB8927985A GB8927985A GB2225710A GB 2225710 A GB2225710 A GB 2225710A GB 8927985 A GB8927985 A GB 8927985A GB 8927985 A GB8927985 A GB 8927985A GB 2225710 A GB2225710 A GB 2225710A
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- Prior art keywords
- shelf
- merchandising
- assembly
- support surface
- load bearing
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
- A47F5/00—Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
- A47F5/08—Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features secured to the wall, ceiling, or the like; Wall-bracket display devices
- A47F5/0807—Display panels, grids or rods used for suspending merchandise or cards supporting articles; Movable brackets therefor
- A47F5/0846—Display panels or rails with elongated channels; Sliders, brackets, shelves, or the like, slidably attached therein
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
- A47B96/00—Details of cabinets, racks or shelf units not covered by a single one of groups A47B43/00 - A47B95/00; General details of furniture
- A47B96/02—Shelves
- A47B96/027—Cantilever shelves
- A47B96/028—Cantilever shelves characterised by support bracket location means, e.g. fixing means between support bracket and shelf
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Abstract
A merchandising shelf assembly comprises a shelf 4 for mounting on an upright support surface 1 so as to project from the upright support surface. The short 4 comprises a front wall 4a, a base 4b, a rear wall 4c and load bearing elements 5 for supporting the shelf. Each load bearing element 5 comprises a single flat sheet of material for orientation in a non- horizontal plane so as to be engageable between the base of the shelf and the upright support surface whereby in use weight on the shelf is transferred on to the upright support surface. The shelf 4 and the load bearing elements 5 are provided with complementary engageable slots 6 & 7 for mutual engagement of the shelf and load bearing elements to form an elongate cruciform connection. <IMAGE>
Description
A MERCHANDISING SHELF ASSEMBLY
The present invention relates to a merchandising shelf assembly.
A major problem with merchandising is to have a display system which is strong enough to support merchandise while at the same time presenting an attractive display. In the prior art, these two requirements can conflict.
The object of the invention is to alleviate the above disadvantage associated with prior art merchandising assemblies.
The invention provides
- a merchandising shelf assembly comprising at least
one shelf for mounting on an upright support surface
so as to project from the upright support surface,
the shelf comprising a rear wall and a base and one
or more load bearing elements for supporting the
shelf, each load bearing element comprising a single
flat sheet of material for orientation in a non
horizontal plane so as to be engagable between the
base of the shelf and the upright support surface
whereby in use weight on the shelf is transferred on
to the upright support surface.
Preferably, the shelf and the or each load bearing elements are provided with complementary engagable slots for mutual engagement of the shelf and load bearing elements.
Preferably, the shelf and a load bearing element form an elongate cruciform connection when engaged.
Preferably, the means for mounting the shelf on the upright support surface is located at the upper edge of the rear wall.
Preferably, the mounting means includes a hook formed at the upper edge of the rear wall whereby the assembly may be readily mounted on and dismounted from the upright support element.
Preferably, the load bearing element additionally acts as an end wall to the shelf or a divider within the shelf.
Preferably, the shelf includes a front wall.
Preferably, the base of the shelf is at right angles to the rear wall.
Preferably, the base of the shelf is at an obtuse angle to the rear wall so as to provide a sloping shelf when the assembly is mounted on a vertical support surface.
Preferably, the base of the shelf is at an acute angle to the rear wall.
Preferably, the merchandising shelf assembly includes one or more movable dividers locatable on the shelf so as to enable compartments to be formed on the shelf.
Preferably, the merchandising shelf assembly is manufactured from a transparent plastics material.
Two embodiments of the invention will now be described more particularly, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of the first embodiment,
in which the shelf has a horizontal base;
Figure 2 is a sectional end view thereof;
Figure 3 is a sectional front elevation on III-III of
Figure 2;
Figure 4 is a sectional front elevation on IV-IV of
Figure 2; and
Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of the shelf
and element support only, illustrating their
mutual interlocking engagement; and
Figures are views similar to Figures 1-5 respectively 6 to 10 but showing the second embodiment in which the
shelf has a sloped base.
Referring now to Figures 1 to 5, the assembly comprises; an upright support 1 provided with mutually parallel slots 2 one above the other; a hook 3 for engaging in a slot 2; a shelf 4 comprising a sheet of clear acrylic material which has been shaped to form a front wall 4a, a base 4b, a rear wall 4c and a hook 4d for engaging hook 3; and a number of clear acrylic support elements 5 for bearing the weight of the shelf when laden. The shelf 4 and the support elements 5 interlock by means of complementary interengaging slots 6 and 7 respectively. The support elements 5 serve not only to bear the weight of the shelf 4 but also to divide the shelf into compartments and to provide end walls for the shelf. The shelf 4 may be further divided into compartments by dividers 8 which may be moved along inside the shelf to any desired location.
Referring now to Figures 6 to 10 the second embodiment is similar to the first embodiment except that the shelf 104 has a sloped base 104b; and the support elements 105 and dividers 108 are of corresponding appropriate shapes.
In both of the embodiments shown, for the length of shelving involved, only two support elements 5 are necessary to support the assembly. The bends formed in the shelf 4 give the structure sufficient rigidity.
Claims (13)
1. A merchandising shelf assembly comprising at least one shelf for mounting on an upright support surface so as to project from the upright support surface, the shelf comprising a rear wall and a base and one or more load bearing elements for supporting the shelf, each load bearing element comprising a single flat sheet of material for orientation in a non-horizontal plane so as to be engagable between the base of the shelf and the upright support surface whereby in use weight on the shelf is transferred on to the upright support surface.
2. A merchandising shelf assembly as claimed in Claim 1, in which the shelf and the or each load bearing elements are provided with complementary engagable slots for mutual engagement of the shelf and load bearing elements.
3. A merchandising shelf assembly as claimed in either
Claim 1 or Claim 2, in which the shelf and a load bearing element when engaged form an elongate cruciform connection.
4. A merchandising shelf assembly as claimed any one of the preceding claims in which the means for mounting the shelf on the upright support surface is located at the upper edge of the rear wall.
5. A merchandising shelf assembly as claimed in Claim 4, in which the mounting means includes a hook formed at the upper edge of the rear wall whereby the assembly may be readily mounted on and dismounted from the upright support surface.
6. A merchandising shelf assembly as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which the load bearing element additionally acts as an end wall to the shelf or a divider within the shelf.
7. A merchandising shelf assembly as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which the shelf includes a front wall.
8. A merchandising shelf assembly as claimed in any one of the preceding claims in which the base of the shelf is at right angles to the rear wall.
9. A merchandising shelf assembly as claimed in any one of Claims 1 to 7 in which the base of the shelf is at an obtuse angle to the rear wall so as to provide a sloping shelf when the assembly is mounted on a vertical support surface.
10. A merchandising shelf assembly as claimed in any one of Claims 1 to 7 in which the base of the shelf is at an acute angle to the rear wall.
11. A merchandising shelf assembly as claimed in any one of the preceding claims which includes one or more movable dividers locatable on the shelf so as to enable compartments to be formed on the shelf.
12. A merchandising shelf assembly as claimed in any one of the preceding claims manufactured from a transparent plastics material.
13. A merchandising shelf assembly substantially in accordance with either of the embodiments herein described with reference to and as shown in the accompanying drawings.
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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IE369988A IE61793B1 (en) | 1988-12-12 | 1988-12-12 | A merchandising shelf assembly |
Publications (3)
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GB8927985D0 GB8927985D0 (en) | 1990-02-14 |
GB2225710A true GB2225710A (en) | 1990-06-13 |
GB2225710B GB2225710B (en) | 1992-07-15 |
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GB8927985A Expired - Fee Related GB2225710B (en) | 1988-12-12 | 1989-12-11 | A merchandising shelf assembly |
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IE (1) | IE61793B1 (en) |
ZA (1) | ZA899487B (en) |
Cited By (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US5702011A (en) * | 1993-03-23 | 1997-12-30 | Carroll Products And Designs Limited | Thin flat panel construction |
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1988
- 1988-12-12 IE IE369988A patent/IE61793B1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
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1989
- 1989-12-11 GB GB8927985A patent/GB2225710B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1989-12-12 ZA ZA899487A patent/ZA899487B/en unknown
Cited By (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US5702011A (en) * | 1993-03-23 | 1997-12-30 | Carroll Products And Designs Limited | Thin flat panel construction |
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GB8927985D0 (en) | 1990-02-14 |
ZA899487B (en) | 1990-09-26 |
IE61793B1 (en) | 1994-11-30 |
IE883699L (en) | 1990-06-12 |
GB2225710B (en) | 1992-07-15 |
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Date | Code | Title | Description |
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PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 19961211 |