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- the present invention relates to a rotary shelf construction and assembly and, more particularly, to a fixed-post rotary shelf construction and assembly. Even more particularly, the present invention relates to improving the rotation and stability of fixed-post rotary shelf systems.
- Corner cabinets e.g., corner kitchen cabinets
- Rotary shelving or “Lazy Susan” type shelving is often used to enhance access to the space contained within corner cabinets.
- Rotary shelves typically come in two types, rotating-post types and fixed-post types. With rotating-post types of rotary shelves, the shelf is fixedly attached to the rotating post to achieve shelf rotation within the cabinet. With fixed-post types of rotary shelves, the shelf is allowed to rotate around the fixed post to achieve shelf rotation. Each of these types of rotary shelves also commonly has a desired rest-position for the shelf.
- a rest-position may be a position along the rotation of the shelf that is somewhat resistant to rotation and used to maintain the shelf at a particular location. Rest-positions are desirable, for example, for proper cabinet door positioning or simply to allow for a reference point for positioning or locating items on a shelf.
- the fixed-post type of rotary shelf has historically had drawbacks. For example, they are either unable to rotate a full 360 degrees smoothly or without a bump at 180 degrees from the rest-position, or they are unable to adequately distribute the load of the shelf.
- others have constructed shelves that rotate on a single contact point, which allows for only a single rest-position. These shelves, however, fail to evenly distribute the shelf load on both sides of the post, and thus lead to an unstable or un-level shelf.
- the object of the present invention is, therefore, to provide a rotary shelf that can rotate a full 360 degrees with only a single rest-position;
- Another object of typical embodiments of the present invention is to provide a rotary shelf that rotates smoothly and in a substantially level position
- Still another object of typical embodiments of the present invention is to provide a rotary shelf that rotates on at least dual contact points
- a further object of typical embodiments is to provide a fixed-post type of rotary shelf that rotates on dual contact points and that can rotate a full 360 degrees with only a single rest-position;
- Still another object of the present invention is to provide a rotary shelf system that is easy to manufacture and install.
- one embodiment of the invention includes a shelf system for use with a post having an aperture.
- the system comprises a first head and a second head configured to mount to the post.
- the system also includes a collar configured to encircle the post and rest on the first and second heads.
- the collar may engage a shelf or may be integral with a shelf.
- the collar has an inner track configured to contact the first head and an outer track configured to contact the second head.
- the collar is configured to allow the shelf to rotate around the post from a first rest-position and return to the first-rest position without encountering a second rest-position.
- FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of one embodiment of the shelf system of the present invention
- FIG. 2 a shows a partial view of the system shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 2 b shows is a partially exploded perspective view of the system shown in FIG. 2 a;
- FIG. 3 shows a close-up exploded perspective view of part of the system shown in FIG. 2 b;
- FIGS. 4 a and 4 b show close-up, partial views of the system shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIGS. 5 a and 5 b show close-up, partial views of the system shown in FIGS. 4 a and 4 b, with the collar rotated out of the rest-position;
- FIGS. 6 a and 6 b show another embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 7 shows another embodiment of the invention
- FIGS. 8 a and 8 b show another embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 9 shows another embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 10 shows another embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 1 shows a perspective view one embodiment of a fixed-post type of rotary shelf system 2 .
- system 2 includes base plate 4 connected to post 6 .
- Base plate 4 is configured to be mounted to the floor of a cabinet through mounting apertures 4 a defined by base plate 4 .
- a pair of shelves 10 a and 10 b encircle post 6 and are able to rotate from a first rest-position 360 degrees around post 6 and return to the first rest-position without encountering a second bump or rest-position.
- Shelves 10 a and 10 b define pie-shaped notches 12 a and 12 b. Notches 12 a and 12 b may serve as a location for mounting doors (not shown) to the shelf system or may be a space into which doors are closed. Others embodiments include other shapes or no notches at all.
- FIGS. 2 a and 2 b show the shelf system of FIG. 1 , however, portions of shelves 10 a and 10 b have not been illustrated to facilitate viewing; in particular, only the hubs of shelves 10 a and 10 b are shown.
- FIG. 2 b is similar to FIG. 2 a, except that FIG. 2 b is partially exploded along post 6 to further illustrate components of the shelf system.
- system 2 includes collar 12 , which is preferably substantially annularly shaped, encircling post 6 .
- Post 6 includes aperture 16 .
- System 2 also includes first head 14 a and second head 14 b configured to mount to post 6 .
- FIG. 3 shows a close-up perspective view of the lower portion of the system of FIG. 2 b.
- First head 14 a and second head 14 b are configured to mount to post 6 .
- heads 14 a and 14 b are mounted to post 6 by connecting pin 20 a to pin 20 b through aperture 16 .
- pin 20 a and pin 20 b connect by snaps 22 a and 22 b.
- pins connect in other ways, e.g., threadably, still others may desire other ways of mounting heads, all of which are considered to be within the scope of the present invention.
- Collar 12 slidably and rotatably encircles post 6 .
- Collar 12 is also configured to mount within recess 10 c of shelf 10 b, in a manner that prevents collar 12 from rotating relative to shelf 10 b. While collar 12 is shown as separate from shelf 10 b, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that collar 12 could be integral with shelf 10 b, for example, such that the collar and shelf hub or shelf are a single piece.
- Collar 12 includes an inner track 22 and an outer track 24 .
- inner track 22 defines inner indent 22 a
- outer track 24 defines outer indent 24 a.
- inner indent 22 a is substantially opposite outer indent 24 a, but in other embodiments include other positioning.
- collar 12 will rest on heads 14 a and 14 b, typically in a substantially level position, with inner track 22 contacting first head 14 a and outer track 24 contacting second head 14 b.
- inner indent 22 a is shaped to engagably receive first head 14 a
- outer indent 22 a is shaped to engagably receive second head 14 b.
- Inner indent 22 a has a first slope 22 b
- outer indent 24 a has a second slope 24 b.
- slopes 22 b and 24 b are configured to allow inner indent 22 a to rest on inner head 14 a smoothly and evenly, at substantially the same time as outer indent 22 a rests on outer head 14 b, thereby allowing for a smooth and even force distribution as collar 12 rotates into and out of the rest-position, as shown in FIGS. 4 a and 4 b.
- the smooth and even transition into and out of the rest-position may be further facilitated by a curved portion of the first head, the second head, or both.
- curvature of circular heads 14 a and 14 b may allow them to be more smoothly received by the inner and outer indents.
- Others may desire other types of curvature, e.g., semicircular, oval or other rounded shapes. All such embodiments are considered to be within the scope of the present invention.
- FIGS. 4 a and 4 b show various perspective views of shelf system 2 similar to the view shown in FIG. 3 , however, in FIGS. 4 a and 4 b shelf 10 b and mounting plate 4 are not shown to further facilitate viewing.
- collar 12 is resting on first head 14 a and on second head 14 b.
- First head 14 a is offset from post 6 a first distance D 1 , which is in this embodiment, very minimal, e.g., about 1 mm.
- Second head 14 b is offset from post 6 a second distance D 2 , which is preferably greater than D 1 , e.g., about 5 mm.
- first head 14 a is received by inner indent (not visible) of inner track 22
- second head 14 b is received by outer indent (not visible) of outer track 24 , such that the collar is in a rest-position.
- Inner indent and outer indent are configured to create a single rest-position, for the collar (or shelf attached thereto), and the remainder of the inner and outer tracks are substantially flat, thereby allowing the collar to rotate around the post a full 360 degrees and return to the rest-position without encountering a second rest-position.
- Some may also desire to position guides (not shown) along side tracks to facilitate head-to-track alignment, and such embodiments are also considered to be within the scope of the present invention.
- FIGS. 5 a and 5 b show various perspective views of the system shown in FIGS. 4 a and 4 b, with collar 12 rotated out of the rest-position.
- inner indent 22 a and outer indent 24 a rotate off of, and no longer receive, first and second heads 14 a and 14 b.
- first head 14 a supports inner track 22
- second head 14 b supports outer track 24 .
- first head 14 a and second head 14 b are circular rollers.
- others may achieve the invention with any number of fixed, heads or rollers or combinations thereof.
- the collar would slide over the head or heads.
- applicants suggest selecting materials for the head and collar that have coefficient of friction low enough to achieve the desired movement, e.g., plastics.
- the head may be fixed and include smaller mounted rollers, e.g., ball or needle bearings. All such embodiments are considered to be within the scope of the present invention.
- post 6 is mounted to a cabinet (not shown) through mounting plate 4 .
- Heads 14 a and 14 b are mounted to post 6 .
- Collar 12 may be inserted into the hub of a self, e.g., 10 a or 10 b, and the combination may be placed on post 6 .
- collar 12 may be placed on post 6 and the shelf may be lowered down post 6 to engage collar 12 .
- the shelves will rest on heads 14 a and 14 b, 2 as shown in FIG. 2 a.
- mounting plate 4 will preferably be mounted to the interior floor of a cabinet, yet other embodiments of the present invention will work equally as well if mounting plate 4 is mounted, for example, to the interior top of the cabinet. Additionally, while one of the benefits of the present invention is its ability to operate smoothly with only one mounting plate, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that other embodiments may use two mounting plates, e.g., a plate to attach to the internal floor of a cabinet and a plate to attach to the internal top of a cabinet. Typically, system 2 will be installed to have a rest-position of the system configured to correspond with the corner of a kitchen cabinet.
- heads may mount to the post in a variety of ways.
- heads may mount to the post by connecting to each other in a variety of ways, e.g. threadably, snapably, with the assistance of different components, etc., and all combinations thereof.
- FIGS. 6 a and 6 b show heads 30 a and 30 b connecting to each other by attaching to opposite ends of pin 32 . Assembly can be easily achieved by positioning pin 32 into post 6 and connecting heads 30 a and 30 b to opposite ends of pin 32 .
- FIG. 7 shows another embodiment of heads connecting to each other.
- First head 40 a is fixedly mounted to one end of pin 42 and second head 40 b connects to the opposite end of pin 42 .
- second head 40 b defines an aperture 44 sized to receive a portion of pin 42 . Assembly can be easily achieved by positioning pin 42 into post 6 and connecting head 40 b to pin 42 .
- FIGS. 8 a and 8 b show another configuration for mounting heads to the post.
- heads may threadably engage at least one aperture of the post rather than connect to each other as discussed in some of the previous embodiments.
- threaded inserts 52 are positioned into aperture 16 .
- Bolts 54 are positioned within apertures 56 of heads 50 a and 50 b are threadably received by threaded inserts 52 .
- Others may prefer to thread aperture 16 rather than using threaded inserts 52 , and all such embodiments and combinations thereof are considered to be within the scope of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 shows a post configuration 60 allowing heads 62 a and 62 b to be mounted in a substantially non-linear fashion.
- FIG. 10 somewhat similarly, includes three heads 72 a, 72 b, and 72 c mounted to post 70 with threaded inserts 74 and bolts 76 similar to those previously described.
- each of heads 72 a, 72 b, and 72 c are configured to engage a collar having an inner indent (configured to engage heads 72 a and 72 b ) and an outer indent (configured to engage head 72 c ).
- Others may prefer more or less heads to engage either the inner or the outer track. All such embodiments are considered to be within the scope of the present invention.
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- This application is entitled to the filing date of Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/025,948 filed Feb. 4, 2008.
- The present invention relates to a rotary shelf construction and assembly and, more particularly, to a fixed-post rotary shelf construction and assembly. Even more particularly, the present invention relates to improving the rotation and stability of fixed-post rotary shelf systems.
- Corner cabinets, e.g., corner kitchen cabinets, are common features in most houses or businesses. These cabinets offer significant storage space that is commonly difficult to access because of the depth or shape of the cabinet. Rotary shelving or “Lazy Susan” type shelving is often used to enhance access to the space contained within corner cabinets. Rotary shelves typically come in two types, rotating-post types and fixed-post types. With rotating-post types of rotary shelves, the shelf is fixedly attached to the rotating post to achieve shelf rotation within the cabinet. With fixed-post types of rotary shelves, the shelf is allowed to rotate around the fixed post to achieve shelf rotation. Each of these types of rotary shelves also commonly has a desired rest-position for the shelf. For example, a rest-position may be a position along the rotation of the shelf that is somewhat resistant to rotation and used to maintain the shelf at a particular location. Rest-positions are desirable, for example, for proper cabinet door positioning or simply to allow for a reference point for positioning or locating items on a shelf.
- The fixed-post type of rotary shelf has historically had drawbacks. For example, they are either unable to rotate a full 360 degrees smoothly or without a bump at 180 degrees from the rest-position, or they are unable to adequately distribute the load of the shelf. Some, for example, in an effort to distribute the load of the shelf evenly, have constructed shelves that rotate on dual contact points. With this type of construction, shelves have a desired first rest-position, e.g., at 0 degrees, and an undesirable second rest-position or bump, e.g., at 180 degrees. This second “bump” disrupts operation and can cause items stored on shelves to topple during rotation. To address this problem, others have constructed shelves that rotate on a single contact point, which allows for only a single rest-position. These shelves, however, fail to evenly distribute the shelf load on both sides of the post, and thus lead to an unstable or un-level shelf.
- It is to these, and other, problems that the present invention is directed.
- In typical embodiments, the object of the present invention is, therefore, to provide a rotary shelf that can rotate a full 360 degrees with only a single rest-position;
- Another object of typical embodiments of the present invention is to provide a rotary shelf that rotates smoothly and in a substantially level position;
- Still another object of typical embodiments of the present invention is to provide a rotary shelf that rotates on at least dual contact points;
- A further object of typical embodiments is to provide a fixed-post type of rotary shelf that rotates on dual contact points and that can rotate a full 360 degrees with only a single rest-position;
- Still another object of the present invention is to provide a rotary shelf system that is easy to manufacture and install.
- To summarize, one embodiment of the invention includes a shelf system for use with a post having an aperture. The system comprises a first head and a second head configured to mount to the post. The system also includes a collar configured to encircle the post and rest on the first and second heads. The collar may engage a shelf or may be integral with a shelf. The collar has an inner track configured to contact the first head and an outer track configured to contact the second head. The collar is configured to allow the shelf to rotate around the post from a first rest-position and return to the first-rest position without encountering a second rest-position.
- The above summary was intended to summarize certain embodiments of the present invention. Embodiments of the present invention will be set forth in more detail in the figures and detailed description below. It will be apparent, however, that the detailed description is not intended to limit the present invention, the scope of which should be properly determined by the appended claims.
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FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of one embodiment of the shelf system of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 a shows a partial view of the system shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 2 b shows is a partially exploded perspective view of the system shown inFIG. 2 a; -
FIG. 3 shows a close-up exploded perspective view of part of the system shown inFIG. 2 b; -
FIGS. 4 a and 4 b show close-up, partial views of the system shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIGS. 5 a and 5 b show close-up, partial views of the system shown inFIGS. 4 a and 4 b, with the collar rotated out of the rest-position; -
FIGS. 6 a and 6 b show another embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 7 shows another embodiment of the invention; -
FIGS. 8 a and 8 b show another embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 9 shows another embodiment of the invention; and -
FIG. 10 shows another embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 1 shows a perspective view one embodiment of a fixed-post type ofrotary shelf system 2. In this embodiment,system 2 includesbase plate 4 connected topost 6.Base plate 4 is configured to be mounted to the floor of a cabinet throughmounting apertures 4 a defined bybase plate 4. A pair ofshelves b encircle post 6 and are able to rotate from a first rest-position 360 degrees aroundpost 6 and return to the first rest-position without encountering a second bump or rest-position. Shelves 10 a and 10 b define pie-shaped notches -
FIGS. 2 a and 2 b show the shelf system ofFIG. 1 , however, portions ofshelves shelves FIG. 2 b is similar toFIG. 2 a, except thatFIG. 2 b is partially exploded along post 6 to further illustrate components of the shelf system. As seen inFIG. 2 b,system 2 includescollar 12, which is preferably substantially annularly shaped,encircling post 6.Post 6 includesaperture 16.System 2 also includesfirst head 14 a andsecond head 14 b configured to mount to post 6. -
FIG. 3 shows a close-up perspective view of the lower portion of the system ofFIG. 2 b.First head 14 a andsecond head 14 b are configured to mount to post 6. In this embodiment, heads 14 a and 14 b are mounted to post 6 by connectingpin 20 a to pin 20 b throughaperture 16. As shown, pin 20 a andpin 20 b connect bysnaps -
Collar 12 slidably and rotatably encirclespost 6.Collar 12 is also configured to mount withinrecess 10 c ofshelf 10 b, in a manner that preventscollar 12 from rotating relative toshelf 10 b. Whilecollar 12 is shown as separate fromshelf 10 b, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize thatcollar 12 could be integral withshelf 10 b, for example, such that the collar and shelf hub or shelf are a single piece. -
Collar 12 includes aninner track 22 and anouter track 24. Preferablyinner track 22 definesinner indent 22 a, andouter track 24 definesouter indent 24 a. In this embodiment,inner indent 22 a is substantially oppositeouter indent 24 a, but in other embodiments include other positioning. When assembled and heads 14 a and 14 b are mounted to post 6,collar 12 will rest onheads inner track 22 contactingfirst head 14 a andouter track 24 contactingsecond head 14 b. As seen,inner indent 22 a is shaped to engagably receivefirst head 14 a, andouter indent 22 a is shaped to engagably receivesecond head 14 b.Inner indent 22 a has afirst slope 22 b, andouter indent 24 a has asecond slope 24 b. Preferably, slopes 22 b and 24 b are configured to allowinner indent 22 a to rest oninner head 14 a smoothly and evenly, at substantially the same time asouter indent 22 a rests onouter head 14 b, thereby allowing for a smooth and even force distribution ascollar 12 rotates into and out of the rest-position, as shown inFIGS. 4 a and 4 b. The smooth and even transition into and out of the rest-position may be further facilitated by a curved portion of the first head, the second head, or both. For example, the curvature ofcircular heads -
FIGS. 4 a and 4 b show various perspective views ofshelf system 2 similar to the view shown inFIG. 3 , however, inFIGS. 4 a and 4b shelf 10 b and mountingplate 4 are not shown to further facilitate viewing. Referring toFIGS. 4 a and 4 b generally,collar 12 is resting onfirst head 14 a and onsecond head 14 b.First head 14 a is offset from post 6 a first distance D1, which is in this embodiment, very minimal, e.g., about 1 mm.Second head 14 b is offset from post 6 a second distance D2, which is preferably greater than D1, e.g., about 5 mm. The offset distances, D1 and D2, ofheads first head 14 a to engagably supportinner track 22, and to allowsecond head 14 b to engagably supportouter track 24. In these views,first head 14 a is received by inner indent (not visible) ofinner track 22, andsecond head 14 b is received by outer indent (not visible) ofouter track 24, such that the collar is in a rest-position. Inner indent and outer indent are configured to create a single rest-position, for the collar (or shelf attached thereto), and the remainder of the inner and outer tracks are substantially flat, thereby allowing the collar to rotate around the post a full 360 degrees and return to the rest-position without encountering a second rest-position. Some may also desire to position guides (not shown) along side tracks to facilitate head-to-track alignment, and such embodiments are also considered to be within the scope of the present invention. -
FIGS. 5 a and 5 b show various perspective views of the system shown inFIGS. 4 a and 4 b, withcollar 12 rotated out of the rest-position. Ascollar 12 rotates,inner indent 22 a andouter indent 24 a rotate off of, and no longer receive, first andsecond heads collar 12 rotates,first head 14 a supportsinner track 22, andsecond head 14 b supportsouter track 24. - In this embodiment, to facilitate rotation of
collar 12, and movement into and out of the rest-position,first head 14 a andsecond head 14 b are circular rollers. However, others may achieve the invention with any number of fixed, heads or rollers or combinations thereof. For example, with fixed heads, rather than rolling over the heads, the collar would slide over the head or heads. In such embodiments, applicants suggest selecting materials for the head and collar that have coefficient of friction low enough to achieve the desired movement, e.g., plastics. In other embodiments, rather than having the head itself roll, the head may be fixed and include smaller mounted rollers, e.g., ball or needle bearings. All such embodiments are considered to be within the scope of the present invention. - In terms of assembly, referring primarily back to
FIGS. 2 a and 2 b,post 6 is mounted to a cabinet (not shown) through mountingplate 4.Heads Collar 12 may be inserted into the hub of a self, e.g., 10 a or 10 b, and the combination may be placed onpost 6. Alternatively,collar 12 may be placed onpost 6 and the shelf may be lowered downpost 6 to engagecollar 12. After assembly, the shelves will rest onheads FIG. 2 a. Those of ordinary skill will recognize that mountingplate 4 will preferably be mounted to the interior floor of a cabinet, yet other embodiments of the present invention will work equally as well if mountingplate 4 is mounted, for example, to the interior top of the cabinet. Additionally, while one of the benefits of the present invention is its ability to operate smoothly with only one mounting plate, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that other embodiments may use two mounting plates, e.g., a plate to attach to the internal floor of a cabinet and a plate to attach to the internal top of a cabinet. Typically,system 2 will be installed to have a rest-position of the system configured to correspond with the corner of a kitchen cabinet. - As will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art based on the teachings contained herein, heads may mount to the post in a variety of ways. For example, heads may mount to the post by connecting to each other in a variety of ways, e.g. threadably, snapably, with the assistance of different components, etc., and all combinations thereof.
FIGS. 6 a and 6 b, for example, show heads 30 a and 30 b connecting to each other by attaching to opposite ends ofpin 32. Assembly can be easily achieved by positioningpin 32 intopost 6 and connectingheads pin 32. -
FIG. 7 shows another embodiment of heads connecting to each other. First head 40 a is fixedly mounted to one end ofpin 42 andsecond head 40 b connects to the opposite end ofpin 42. As seen,second head 40 b defines anaperture 44 sized to receive a portion ofpin 42. Assembly can be easily achieved by positioningpin 42 intopost 6 and connectinghead 40 b to pin 42. -
FIGS. 8 a and 8 b show another configuration for mounting heads to the post. For example, heads may threadably engage at least one aperture of the post rather than connect to each other as discussed in some of the previous embodiments. In the depicted embodiment, threadedinserts 52 are positioned intoaperture 16.Bolts 54 are positioned withinapertures 56 ofheads inserts 52. Others may prefer tothread aperture 16 rather than using threadedinserts 52, and all such embodiments and combinations thereof are considered to be within the scope of the present invention. - Although the previously disclosed embodiments include two heads, typically mounted substantially linearly or substantially opposite each other, others may prefer additional heads or mounting heads in other ways. For example,
FIG. 9 shows apost configuration 60 allowingheads FIG. 10 , somewhat similarly, includes threeheads inserts 74 andbolts 76 similar to those previously described. As will be appreciated, each ofheads heads head 72 c). Others may prefer more or less heads to engage either the inner or the outer track. All such embodiments are considered to be within the scope of the present invention. - From the preceding description, it can be seen that the present invention provides a system that meets all the advantages of related systems and offers additional advantages not heretofore achievable. With respect to the foregoing invention, the optimum dimensional relationship to the parts of the invention including variations in size, materials, shape, form, function, and manner of operation, use and assembly are deemed readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed herein.
- The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of certain embodiments of the present invention. Numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, and it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described. The present invention is intended to be limited only by the broad scope of the appended claims.
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