TWI676436B - Modular storage installation - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a storage device, comprising: a structure intended to be fixed to a vertical wall, which comprises at least a first upper cross bar and at least a first lower cross bar which are parallel; Is configured to be removably mounted to a structure, the storage accessory includes a fastening device configured to be removably hooked to the structure, the fastening device having a set of components and a first upper crossbar An upper part cooperates with the upper end part, and a group constitutes a lower part cooperated with the first lower cross bar.

Description

Modular storage device

The invention relates to a modular storage device.

Background of the invention

The present invention relates to the field of equipment and storage systems that are generally intended to be installed in, for example, a kitchen, bathroom, garage, or any other room of a house or apartment.

It is known that the average habitable area per person in metropolitan areas tends to decrease, especially due to the high cost of real estate. However, the number of people's possessions continues to increase, so individuals always need more storage options.

To store objects, it is known to use cabinets or wardrobes or even to secure shelves to the wall. However, cabinets or wardrobes are storage systems that take up volume, which are sometimes difficult to install and are not modular and friendly. In addition, more and more stores provide self-assembled furniture or shelves, and in fact, users will be tired if they are not agile. Not only that, it is not easy to secure the shelf to the wall, but it becomes particularly difficult if it has to be moved later, for example to modify the configuration of the shelf.

Subject matter and summary

It is an object of the present invention to provide a storage device that is simple to install and modular.

To achieve this, the present invention relates to a storage device comprising: a structure intended to be fixed to a vertical wall, the structure comprising at least a first upper crossbar and at least a first Lower crossbar; at least one storage accessory configured to be removably mounted to the structure, the storage accessory comprising at least one fastening device configured to be removably hooked to the structure, the fastening device being There is a set of upper end portions that cooperate with an upper portion of the first upper crossbar, and a set of lower end portions that cooperate with the first lower crossbar.

The vertical wall is, for example, a wall panel, such as a wall or a partition.

The structure is fixed to the vertical wall, for example by screwing. The fastening means for fixing the storage accessory is therefore configured to be removably hooked to the structure without tools.

Also, this allows storage devices to be easily assembled and quickly modified without forcing the configuration. The user can utilize one or more storage accessories with a function of the size and requirements of the structure. In addition, this easy assembly allows the user to move or remove storage accessories that are no longer in use, or even replace them with other storage accessories.

And, because of the invention, users can activate new storage accessories and assemble them on the structure to create their own storage system to correspond to their needs and wants. In other words, the storage device according to the present invention is Can be easily customized and made modular.

The storage accessory includes a storage element, such as a support element, which is integrated with the fastening device. The storage element is intended to support objects to be stored separately.

According to the invention, the fastening device is hooked to the structure by cooperating with the upper and lower end portions of the first upper and lower crossbars. The first upper and lower crossbars preferably have a circular cross section. To hook the fastening device to the structure, the upper end portion is first engaged with the first upper cross bar.

After being hooked to the structure, the fastening device is integrated with the structure by the fact that the end portion of the fastening device cooperates with the upper portion of the first upper crossbar.

When hooked to the structure, the fastening device becomes in contact with at least the first lower cross bar to stabilize the fastening device in a vertical position. Advantageously, when the fastening device is hooked to the structure, the lower rear part of the fastening device becomes contact with the first lower cross bar.

The upper end part preferably passes behind the first upper cross bar, that is, between the first cross bar and the vertical wall. Then, the lower end portion of the fastening device is brought into contact with the first upper cross bar by rotating the fastening device about the axis of the first upper cross bar. When an object to be stored separately is placed on the storage accessory, a rotational moment occurs, which tends to press the fastening device, especially its lower end against the first lower crossbar, this effect is to keep the storage accessory in place.

Advantageously, the upper end portion forms a hook configured to cooperate with the first upper crossbar. The hook is preferably attached to the upper part of the crossbar. The supporting device includes a body part showing a plate shape, and the hook system extends from the upper end of the body part.

Advantageously, the hook tie has an upper section above the first upper crossbar. When the fastening device is hooked to the structure, the upper section of the hook preferably becomes in contact with the upper part of the first upper cross bar.

When the crossbar of the first upper crossbar is cylindrical, the "upper part" of the first upper crossbar refers to the upper cylindrical half surface of the first upper crossbar. The upper section of the hook cooperates with all or part of this upper cylindrical half surface. When the fastening device is preferably hooked to the structure and joined to the lower end portion in contact with the first lower cross bar, the section of the hook cooperates with at least half of the upper cylindrical half surface of the first upper cross bar, This absorbs the vertical forces exerted on the storage attachment.

When the fastening device is hooked to the structure, the hook is preferably extended between the first upper cross bar and the vertical wall, and the hook is supported above the first upper cross bar.

Advantageously, the upper end portion is configured to guide the pivoting of the fastening device about the axis of the first upper cross bar during the assembly of the fastening device on the structure.

Preferably, when a hook is formed in the upper end portion, the latter cooperates with the first upper cross bar to form a sliding pivot joint. In other words, the fastening device can be easily pivoted about the axis of the first upper cross bar, or even translated along the first upper cross bar, and this is used to adjust the position of the storage accessory.

More preferably, the hook is opened towards the outside of the fastening means for supporting the storage element. It is specified here that the inner surface is the one turning to the vertical wall when the fastening device is hooked to the structure.

Advantageously, the lower end portion is configured to be coupled to the first lower cross bar to prevent the fastening device from rotating around the first upper cross bar.

This coupling improves the structural retention of the fastening device. In particular, the coupling is performed so as to move away from one of the first lower crossbars at the lower end portion. In the direction, the fastening device is prevented from pivoting about the axis of the first upper cross bar. This prevents separation of the upper end part from the first upper crossbar, which further improves the safety of the device according to the invention.

According to a second embodiment of the present invention, the lower end portion includes a lower portion configured to be disposed below the lower portion of the first lower cross bar when the fastening device is hooked to the structure.

The lower end part preferably sets a dimension for the forced joining of the lower wall and the first lower cross bar. The lower and upper end portions of the fastening device are therefore fastened to the first upper and lower crossbars. The clamping effect of the first lower crossbar is used to counteract the separation of the fastening device, especially the pivoting in a direction moving away from the lower end portion of the first lower crossbar.

The lower part preferably extends laterally with respect to the body of the fastening device, and defines a return protruding toward the back of the body of the fastening device, opposite to the storage element.

The lower part includes at least one protrusion, and the at least one protrusion is configured to block the fastening device on the first lower crossbar to further improve the structural holding of the fastening device.

The protrusion is arranged on an upper surface of the lower portion, so as to contact the lower portion of the first lower cross bar.

According to an advantageous embodiment, at least one of the first lower and upper cross bars further includes an adhesive device to improve the adhesion of the fastening device to the cross bar. Please understand that the adhesive device resists the displacement of the fastening device relative to the first cross bar. Therefore, the fastening device is prevented from pivoting about the axis of the first upper cross bar, or prevented from moving in translation according to a direction parallel to the first cross bar. sticky The force system can be formed as a single body part or another attachment body part. It is preferably a plastic or rubber body.

More preferably, the adhesive force is a cover kit. This is therefore a covering which at least partially surrounds the first crossbar.

Advantageously, the distance between the first upper crossbar and the first lower crossbar is substantially equal to the length of the fastening device. The fastening device therefore takes up no volume. When the structure includes several upper and lower crossbars, it may have several supporting devices located above each other. This allows several storage accessories above each other to optimize the available space.

According to a variant, the width of the fastening device is substantially equal to the length of the first cross bar.

Advantageously, the structure comprises at least two parallel uprights, with the first lower and upper crossbars extending therebetween. The parallel upright portion preferably extends in a vertical direction.

According to a variation, the distance between the two upright portions is substantially equal to the width of the fastening device, so that the fastening device is wedged according to a horizontal direction. Of stop pieces.

According to another variation, the distance between the two uprights is substantially equal to a multiple of the width of the hook device.

The multiple is an integer greater than or equal to two. This configuration has several supporting devices arranged side by side between the two uprights, and ensures the horizontal wedging of the supporting devices. The following facts can be understood: the space between the two uprights is taken up by the supporting devices forming a horizontal row which is flanked by the two uprights. according to.

According to a variant, the storage accessory further comprises at least another fastening device, the at least another fastening device being configured to be removably hooked to the structure. One purpose here is to be able to support the heavier loads imposed on the storage accessories, and a plurality of support devices absorb the heavier vertical forces. The supporting device can be arranged on the same structure, or on two structures arranged side by side.

According to an advantageous form of the present invention, the structure further includes at least one second upper cross bar disposed below the first upper cross bar, and at least one second lower cross bar disposed below the first lower cross bar.

The second upper and lower crossbars are parallel to each other, separated from the first upper and lower crossbars, and laterally away from each other.

The first upper cross bar, the first lower cross bar, the second upper cross bar, and the second lower cross bar are arranged according to a vertical row.

According to an advantageous aspect of the present invention, the upper end portion is configured to be engaged between the first upper crossbar and the second upper crossbar, and the second upper crossbar can absorb the force of the portion applied to the fastening device. And / or improve the stability of the fastening device.

In particular, when the fastening device is hooked to the structure, the fastening device is supported against the second upper cross bar. According to a preferred example, the rear side of the body of the fastening device is wedged to at least two crossbars, which improves the stability of the fastening device and therefore the stability of the storage accessory in the hooked position.

Advantageously, the upper end portion of the fastening device further comprises a first upper cross bar and a second upper cross bar when the fastening device is hooked to the structure. A support section in between.

The function of this support part is to support it permanently, or on the upper part of the second upper crossbar in the event of a broken hook. It can be understood that this support part improves the absorption of vertical forces and / or improves the safety of the equipment. When the support part is permanently supported on the second upper cross bar, when the fastening device is hooked, the upper end part does not need to be also supported on the upper part of the first upper cross bar. Click on the crossbar. In particular, the hook can be slightly offset upward.

The support portion is preferably configured to be supported on the second upper crossbar when the fastening device is hooked to the structure. Advantageously, the support portion is supported on the upper portion of the second upper crossbar when the fastening device is hooked to the structure.

Advantageously, the distance between the second upper cross bar and the first lower cross bar is at least twice the distance between the first and second upper cross bars.

The upper and lower crossbars are arranged in pairs. The structure preferably has a plurality of crossbars arranged according to at least one, and preferably a plurality of vertical rows.

The storage accessory can be of any type. Advantageously, but without limitation, it can be a hook, a socket, a pallet, a towel rail or a bottle holder.

10‧‧‧Storage Equipment

100,100’‧‧‧ Structure

102,104,106,108,110,102 ’, 104’‧‧‧upright

112‧‧‧Fixing holes

120,122,124,126,128,130,132,120 ’, 120a, 120b, 122a, 122b‧‧‧cross bar

124a‧‧‧First upper bar

124b‧‧‧ Second upper bar

125‧‧‧ Upper Part

126a‧‧‧First lower bar

126b‧‧‧ Second lower bar

127‧‧‧ lower part

129‧‧‧Plastic Cover Kit

200,200 '' ', 200' ', 200' '' '‧‧‧Storage accessories

202,204‧‧‧

206‧‧‧Storage or support element

210,210 ’, 210a”, 210b ”‧‧‧fastening device

212‧‧‧Body

212a‧‧‧front

After 212b‧‧‧

214‧‧‧upper part

216‧‧‧ lower part

218‧‧‧hook

218a‧‧‧upper

218b‧‧‧middle

220‧‧‧ support

224‧‧‧Next

224‧‧‧ lower wall

224a‧‧‧ above

226‧‧‧ raised

D‧‧‧ Distance between uprights

d‧‧‧ the distance between the first upper crossbar and the first lower crossbar

e‧‧‧ Exhibition distance

E‧‧‧ The distance between the second upper crossbar and the first lower crossbar

L‧‧‧ length

l‧‧‧ the width of the fastening device

M‧‧‧ vertical wall

t‧‧‧Width

X‧‧‧ axis

The invention will be more clearly understood with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of non-limiting examples of the following description of embodiments of the invention, wherein: FIG. 1 is a front view showing a first embodiment of a storage device according to the invention; An example of a storage accessory of one of the devices of FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is a storage accessory of FIG. 2 installed on the structure of the device of FIG. 1. 4A to 4C are side views showing the assembly of the storage accessory of FIG. 2 on the structure of the device of FIG. 1; FIG. 5 shows a variation of the structure of the storage accessory according to the present invention; and FIGS. 6 to 9 show Other examples of storage accessories for equipment according to the invention.

Detailed description of the invention

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of a storage device 10 according to the present invention.

The storage device 10 comprises a structure 100 intended to be fixed to a vertical wall M, in this example a wall panel. In this example, the structure 100 includes five vertical upright portions 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, which are evenly spaced from each other by a distance D. Obviously, the uprights 102, 104, 106, 108, 110 are parallel to each other.

The structure 100 further includes fixing holes 112 for fastening the structure to the wall panel M, and these fixing holes 112 are disposed at four corners of the structure 100.

The structure 100 further includes a plurality of pairs of horizontal crossbars, and the plurality of pairs of horizontal crossbars extend between the upright portions 102 and 110 disposed at each end of the structure. In this example, the structure 100 includes seven pairs of horizontal crossbars, which are labeled 120, 122, 124, 126, 128, 130, 132. The pairs of crossbars are evenly spaced from each other. The separation distance of two cross bars in a pair of cross bars is the same one by one. In other words, the crossbars 120a and 120b of the pair of crossbars 120 have a span e, and the span e is the crossbar 122a and The 122b shows the same. Moreover, the structure of the cross bar system exhibits a circular cross section. In this example, the transverse sections are the same one by one. The crossbar here contains a cylindrical metal rod.

It is also clear that the distance between the two pairs of crossbars is substantially greater than the gap between the two pairs of crossbars.

It is also clear that the upright portion is arranged behind the crossbar, that is, when the structure is fixed to the wall panel, the upright portion is arranged between the wall panel M and the crossbar.

In this example, the uprights and crossbars are made of metal.

If you are particularly interested in two adjacent pairs of crossbars, such as the pair of crossbars 124 and 126 in Figures 1 and 3, here referred to as a pair of upper crossbars 124 and a pair of lower crossbars 126, obviously The structure includes a first upper cross bar 124a, a second upper cross bar 124b disposed under the first upper cross bar 124a; the first and second upper cross bars 124a, 124b belong to the pair of upper cross bars 124. The structure system further includes a first lower cross bar 126a and a second lower cross bar 126b disposed under the first lower cross bar 126a; the first lower cross bar 126a and the second lower cross bar 126b belong to the lower cross bar 126 pair.

The first upper cross bar 124a and the first lower cross bar 126a are parallel and laterally far from each other by a distance d, and the distance d is substantially equal to the distance between the second upper cross bar 124b and the second lower cross bar 126b.

As shown in FIG. 1, the distance E between the second upper cross bar and the first lower cross bar is at least twice the distance e between the first and second upper cross bars.

In accordance with the present invention, the storage device 10 further includes one or more storage accessories 200 configured to be removably mounted to the structure 100. This deposit A first example of storing attachments is shown in FIG. 2. This is a storage accessory of the support type, which includes a storage or support element 206 that cooperates with the two lugs 202, 204, for example forming an outer hanger or any other type of support.

The storage accessory 200 in the example of FIG. 2 includes a fastening device 210 for fixed attachment of the support element 206. The fastening device 210 includes an integral portion 212, which here has the shape of a substantially rectangular plate. The fastening device includes an upper end portion 214 and a lower end portion 216. The upper end portion 214 and the lower end portion 216 extend from the upper and lower ends of the body portion 212, respectively.

The body portion 212 has a front surface 212a and a rear surface 212b opposite to the front surface 212a. The front face 212a is a steering support element 206. More precisely, the support element 206 is fixedly attached to the front face 212a. The rear face 212b is substantially planar.

As seen in FIG. 2, the upper end portion 214 forms a hook 218 having an upper section 218 a and a middle section 218 b for connecting the upper section to the body 212. More precisely, the upper end portion 214 of the fastening device 210 further includes a support portion 220 that connects the middle section 218b to the body portion 212.

As clearly seen in FIG. 2, the hook 218 is opened toward the front surface 212 a of the body 212 of the fastening device 210.

It is also clear that the middle section 218b is substantially parallel to the rear face 212b. Moreover, the upper section 218a has a curved form, and its curvature radius is preferably substantially equal to the radius of the transverse section of the cross bar of the structure.

It is also apparent that the upper end portion 214 is composed so that the middle section 218b extends behind a plane containing the body portion 212, so that the upper portion 218a protrudes toward the front surface 212a of the body portion 212.

Referring again to FIG. 2, it is clear that the lower end portion 216 includes a lower portion 224 that extends substantially orthogonal to the body portion 212 and protrudes according to a direction opposite to the fastening element 206. Therefore, it can be clearly seen in FIG. 2 that the lower portion 224 and the support portion 220 are substantially parallel and extend on the same side with respect to the body portion 212 of the fastening device 210.

The lower portion 224 further includes an upper surface 224a, which supports a protrusion 226, in this example a hub protruding toward the support portion 220.

The fastening device 210 has a width t and a length L, which in this example is substantially equal to the distance d between the first upper cross bar 124a and the first lower cross bar 126a.

As can be understood from FIG. 3: the storage accessory 200 is configured to be removably mounted to the structure 100. To achieve this, the fastening device 210 is configured to be removably hooked to the structure.

How the storage attachment 200 is hooked to the structure 100 will now be explained in more detail.

Referring to FIGS. 2, 3 and 4C, it is apparent that the upper end portion 214 is configured to cooperate with an upper portion 125 of the first upper cross bar 124 a. More precisely, the hook 218 is configured to engage the first upper cross bar 124a and more precisely to the upper portion 125 of the first upper cross bar 124a.

4A to 4C show how the storage accessory is mounted on the structure. 4C, it can be clearly seen that the upper section 218a of the hook 218 extends behind the first upper cross bar 124a and is supported at a substantial half of the upper part 125 of the first upper cross bar, which in this example represents half Cylindrical shape.

More precisely, when the fastening device is hooked to the structure, the hook 218 extends between the first upper cross bar 124a and the vertical wall M, and the hook system is thus supported above the first upper cross bar.

4A to 4C, it can also be understood that the upper end part, especially the hook 218 series constitutes the pivoting of the fastening device 210 about the axis X of the first upper cross bar 124a during the storage accessory assembly on the structure 100.

The lower end portion 216 itself is configured to be coupled to the first lower cross bar 126a to prevent the fastening device from pivoting about the first upper cross bar. To this effect, as shown in FIG. 4C, the lower portion 224 is configured to be disposed below the lower portion 127 of the first lower cross bar 126a when the storage accessory is hooked to the structure. The protrusion 226 is configured to block the fastening device on the first lower crossbar 126a and prevent it from pivoting about the axis X of the first upper crossbar 124a.

In the example of FIGS. 4A to 4C, the cross bar is covered in a plastic covering set 129 for forming an adhesive device to improve the holding of the fastening device on the cross bar. Referring now to FIG. 4A, it is clear that during assembly of the storage accessory, the upper end portion 214 is engaged between the first upper cross bar 124a and the second upper cross bar 124b. As shown in FIG. 4B, the storage accessory is pivoted about the axis X of the first upper cross bar 124a until the lower wall 224 is engaged below the first lower cross bar 124a.

In FIG. 4C, it is clear that the rear surface 212 b of the body portion 212 is supported against the second upper cross bar 124 b and against the first lower cross bar 126 a.

It is also apparent from FIG. 4C that the supporting portion 220 is configured to be disposed between the first upper cross bar 124a and the second upper cross bar 124b when the fastening device is hooked to the structure. More precisely, it is clear with reference to the detailed view of FIG. 4C: The portion is configured to be supported on the upper portion of the second upper crossbar 124 when the fastening device is hooked to the structure. Therefore, it can be understood in this example that the fastening device is vertically supported on the first upper cross bar 124a and the second upper cross bar 124b.

Referring again to FIG. 1, it can be clearly seen that the distance D between the two successive upright portions 106, 108 is substantially equal to three times the width l of the hook device 210, so that it is possible to place three storage accessories side by side in two phases. Adjacent uprights 106, 108, during which the three storage attachments were blocked in horizontal translation.

Fig. 5 shows a variation of the structure 100 'of the storage device according to the present invention. In this variant embodiment, the structure 100 'includes only two upstanding portions 102', 104 'with a crossbar 120' extending therebetween. In this example, the distance D between the two uprights is substantially equal to the width l of the fastening device. In another aspect, the structure 100 'shown in FIG. 5 has a stepped shape, and each pair of cross bars can only access a single storage accessory.

Figures 6 to 9 show other variant storage attachments.

In Fig. 6, a support element 206 has been replaced by a basket or socket which is fused to the fastening device 210 '. FIG. 7 shows a storage accessory 200 "having the shape of a pallet. The storage accessory 200" includes two fastening devices 210a ", 210b". Please understand that each of the fastening devices 210a ", 210b" is intended to be hooked to crossbars belonging to two vertical rows far away from each other.

FIG. 8 shows a storage accessory 200 '' 'forming a towel rail rack, and FIG. 9 shows a storage accessory 200' '' 'forming a bottle rack.

Obviously, these examples are non-limiting and may have other forms of storage attachments that cooperate with the fastening device according to the present invention.

Claims (19)

A storage device, characterized in that it comprises: a structure intended to be fixed to a vertical wall, the structure comprising at least a first upper crossbar, at least a second upper crossbar arranged under the first upper crossbar, and At least one first lower crossbar, the crossbars presenting parallel and laterally away from each other; at least one storage accessory configured to be removably mounted to the structure, the storage accessory including at least one Removably hooked to the structure's fastening device, the fastening device has a set of components configured to be engaged with the first upper cross bar by being engaged between the first upper cross bar and the second upper cross bar. An upper part cooperates with the upper end part, and a group constitutes a lower part cooperated with the first lower cross bar. As in the storage device of claim 1, wherein the upper end portion forms a hook, the hook is configured to cooperate with the first upper crossbar. The storage device of claim 2, wherein when the fastening device is hooked to the structure, the hook system extends between the first upper cross bar and the vertical wall, and the hook system is supported on the first upper cross bar Up. The storage device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the upper end portion is configured to guide the fastening device to pivot about the axis of the first upper cross bar during the storage accessory is assembled to the structure. For example, the storage device of claim 1, wherein the lower end portion is configured to be coupled to the first lower cross bar to prevent the fastening device from pivoting around the first upper cross bar. For example, the storage device of claim 5, wherein the lower end portion includes a lower portion, and the lower portion is configured to be disposed below the lower portion of the first lower cross bar when the fastening device is hooked to the structure. If the storage device of claim 6, wherein the lower portion includes at least one protrusion, the protrusion is configured to block the fastening device on the first lower crossbar. For example, the storage device of claim 1, wherein at least one of the first lower cross bar and the first upper cross bar further includes an adhesive device to improve the adhesion of the fastening device to the cross bar. The storage device of claim 8, wherein the adhesive device is a cover kit. The storage device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the distance between the first upper cross bar and the first lower cross bar is substantially equal to the length of the fastening device. The storage device of claim 1, wherein the structure includes at least two parallel upright portions, and the first lower crossbar and the first upper crossbar extend between the upright portions. As in the storage device of claim 11, wherein the distance between the two upright portions is substantially equal to a multiple of the width of the fastening device. The storage device of claim 1, wherein the storage accessory further comprises at least another fastening device, the at least another fastening device is configured to be removably hooked to the structure. The storage device according to claim 1, wherein the structure further includes at least a second lower cross bar, and the at least one second lower cross bar is arranged under the first lower cross bar. The storage device of claim 1, wherein the fastening device is supported against the second upper cross bar when it is hooked to the structure. As the storage device of claim 1, wherein the upper end portion of the fastening device further includes a support portion, the support portion is configured to be disposed on the first upper crossbar and The second upper crossbar. The storage device of claim 16, wherein the support portion is configured to be supported on the second upper crossbar when the fastening device is hooked to the structure. The storage device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the distance between the second upper cross bar and the first lower cross bar is at least twice the distance between the first upper cross bar and the second upper cross bar. For example, the storage device of claim 1, wherein the storage accessory is selected from a support, a socket, a pallet, a towel rail rack, and a bottle rack.