US20210022501A1 - Shelf peg assembly - Google Patents
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- 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
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- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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- 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
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- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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Abstract
A shelf peg assembly has a peg member and securing clip, the peg member having a peg for inserting into a cabinet and a shelf receiving portion, and the securing clip having an aperture for receiving the peg from the peg member, a top edge for abutting the shelf receiving portion, and a sidewall for abutting the side of the shelf receiving portion and securing the outer edge of the shelf. In one method of use, three shelf peg assemblies support a shelf in a cabinet having only two walls.
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- The present disclosure relates to cabinet shelving. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to pegs for use in supporting a cabinet shelf.
- Cabinets and shelving are a standard feature in every office and home. Because space is often limited, and because of the differing sizes of items being stored on the shelving, there was a need to adapt the distance between shelves. As a result, one of the most common methods of adjusting the height or distance between shelves is the use of a shelf peg. In other words, a cabinet may have a plurality of peg apertures on opposing sides of the cabinet. A user then typically places two pegs on each side of the cabinet to support the shelf: two pegs on the side of the shelf proximal to the user and two pegs on the side distal to the user, thereby supporting the shelf.
- However, while the ability to alter the height of the shelf was an improvement, these prior art pegs allow for unwanted movement of the shelf. In an attempt to resolve this issue, users have turned to tape, spring clips, plastic or metal bumpers, or other solutions. However, these fixes are often temporary, can be unsightly, and often do not prevent movement.
- Further, four pegs must be used, as described above, to adequately hold a shelf and support its contents. This requires at least three cabinet walls: two sidewalls and a back wall. Having three cabinet walls can significantly increase the cost of a cabinet.
- Accordingly, there is a need for a shelf peg that can reduce or eliminate shelf movement, that does not require the use of unsightly, temporary solutions, and that does not require three cabinet walls. The shelf peg assembly described herein seeks to solve these and other problems.
- In one embodiment, a shelf peg assembly comprises a peg member and securing clip, the peg member comprising a peg for inserting into a cabinet and a shelf receiving portion, and the securing clip comprising an aperture for receiving the peg from the peg member, a top edge for abutting the shelf receiving portion, and a sidewall for abutting the side of the shelf receiving portion and securing the outer edge of the shelf
- In one method of use, three shelf peg assemblies support a shelf in a cabinet. In one embodiment, the cabinet need only have two walls.
- In one embodiment, a shelf peg system comprises two edge pegs and a corner peg. In one embodiment, the cabinet need only have two walls.
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FIG. 1 is a disassembled rear perspective view of a shelf peg assembly; -
FIG. 2 is an assembled rear perspective view of a shelf peg assembly; -
FIG. 3 is an assembled rear elevation view of a shelf peg assembly; -
FIG. 4 is a disassembled bottom perspective view of a shelf peg assembly; -
FIG. 5 is an assembled side perspective view of a shelf peg assembly; -
FIG. 6 is an assembled rear perspective view of a shelf peg assembly; -
FIG. 7 is top perspective view of a peg member of a shelf peg assembly coupled to a cabinet; -
FIG. 8 is top perspective view of a peg member of a shelf peg assembly coupled to a cabinet supporting a shelf; -
FIG. 9 is a top perspective view of an assembled shelf peg assembly supporting a shelf; -
FIG. 10 is a top perspective view of a plurality of shelf peg assemblies coupled to cabinet walls; -
FIG. 11 is a top perspective view of a shelf being supported by a plurality of shelf peg assemblies in a cabinet having only two walls; -
FIG. 12 is a top perspective view of a shelf and contents being supported by a plurality of shelf peg assemblies in a cabinet having only two walls; -
FIG. 13 is a top, left perspective view of a shelf peg; -
FIG. 14 is a top plan view of a shelf peg; -
FIG. 15 is a left side elevation view of shelf peg; -
FIG. 16 is a right side elevation view of a shelf peg; -
FIG. 17 is a bottom plan view of a shelf peg; -
FIG. 18 is a top, right perspective view of a corner shelf peg; -
FIG. 19 is a right elevation view of a corner shelf peg; -
FIG. 20 is a top plan view of a corner shelf peg; -
FIG. 21 is a front elevation view of a corner shelf peg; and -
FIG. 22 is a perspective view of a shelf peg system supporting a shelf. - The following descriptions depict only example embodiments and are not to be considered limiting in scope. Any reference herein to “the invention” is not intended to restrict or limit the invention to exact features or steps of any one or more of the exemplary embodiments disclosed in the present specification. References to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “various embodiments,” and the like, may indicate that the embodiment(s) so described may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes the particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Further, repeated use of the phrase “in one embodiment,” or “in an embodiment,” do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, although they may.
- Reference to the drawings is done throughout the disclosure using various numbers. The numbers used are for the convenience of the drafter only and the absence of numbers in an apparent sequence should not be considered limiting and does not imply that additional parts of that particular embodiment exist. Numbering patterns from one embodiment to the other need not imply that each embodiment has similar parts, although it may.
- Accordingly, the particular arrangements disclosed are meant to be illustrative only and not limiting as to the scope of the invention, which is to be given the full breadth of the appended claims and any and all equivalents thereof. Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation. Unless otherwise expressly defined herein, such terms are intended to be given their broad, ordinary, and customary meaning not inconsistent with that applicable in the relevant industry and without restriction to any specific embodiment hereinafter described. As used herein, the article “a” is intended to include one or more items. When used herein to join a list of items, the term “or” denotes at least one of the items, but does not exclude a plurality of items of the list. For exemplary methods or processes, the sequence and/or arrangement of steps described herein are illustrative and not restrictive.
- It should be understood that the steps of any such processes or methods are not limited to being carried out in any particular sequence, arrangement, or with any particular graphics or interface. Indeed, the steps of the disclosed processes or methods generally may be carried out in various sequences and arrangements while still falling within the scope of the present invention.
- The term “coupled” may mean that two or more elements are in direct physical contact. However, “coupled” may also mean that two or more elements are not in direct contact with each other, but yet still cooperate or interact with each other.
- The terms “comprising,” “including,” “having,” and the like, as used with respect to embodiments, are synonymous, and are generally intended as “open” terms (e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including, but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes, but is not limited to,” etc.).
- As discussed above, there is a need for a shelf peg that can reduce or eliminate shelf movement, that does not require the use of unsightly, temporary solutions, and that does not require three cabinet walls. The shelf peg assembly disclosed below solves these and other problems.
- In one embodiment, as generally shown in
FIGS. 1-10 , ashelf peg assembly 100 comprises apeg member 102 and securingclip 104. Thepeg member 102 comprises apeg 106 and ashelf receiving portion 108. Theshelf receiving portion 108 comprises atop plate 110 andbottom plate 112, forming the shelf receiving portion 108 (i.e., an aperture) therebetween. Thepeg member 102 further comprises awall 113 and may comprise a wall extension 114 (FIG. 3 ). Thepeg 106 extends rearwardly from thewall 113. The securingclip 104 comprises a peg-receivingaperture 116 throughrear wall 118. In one embodiment, the peg-receivingaperture 116 extends from about the middle of therear wall 118 to abottom edge 120. This allows the peg-receivingaperture 116 to be assembled vertically over thepeg 106. The securingclip 104 further comprises atop edge 122 for abutting thetop plate 110, and asidewall 124 for abutting and closing the side of theshelf receiving portion 108, as shown inFIG. 5 . - As understood, the
peg member 102 and securingclip 104 interlock when thepeg 106 passes through the peg-receivingaperture 116 and thewall 113 of thepeg member 102 abuts therear wall 118 of the securingclip 104. - As shown in
FIG. 7 , thepeg member 102 may be coupled to a cabinet wall 126 (i.e., thepeg 106 is inserted into an aperture in the cabinet wall 126). Ashelf 128 may then be inserted intoshelf receiving portion 108. In other words, theshelf 128 is interposed betweentop plate 110 andbottom plate 112. With the shelf positioned, the securingclip 104 may be inserted vertically from the top so as to secure the shelf, as shown inFIG. 9 . As appreciated, thesidewall 124 prevents theshelf 128 from moving horizontally. Thesidewall 124 is prohibited from moving in a horizontal direction due to thepeg 106 received through peg-receivingaperture 116. Accordingly, theshelf 128 is prevented from moving vertically and horizontally. This is a significant improvement over the prior art, which fails to secure a shelf in all directional planes. - Currently in the industry, three cabinet walls must be present: a back wall and two sidewalls. Four prior art pegs are then inserted into the two sidewalls, with one peg at the front and one peg on the back of each sidewall. This allows the shelf to be stabilized. However, if one of the prior art pegs is removed, the shelf becomes unstable and can tip, causing the contents thereon to fall. In contrast, the
lockable peg assembly 100 described herein only requires two cabinet walls, and only three bore holes, supporting a shelf using as few as three assemblies. This is not only a significant cost savings, but it secures the shelf better than the four required prior art pegs. Referring toFIGS. 10-12 , a plurality oflockable peg assemblies 100 can be used to secure ashelf 128 using only twocabinet walls FIG. 10 , afirst assembly 100A may be used on afirst wall 126 and asecond assembly 100B may be used onsecond wall 127. Athird assembly 100C may be used onsecond wall 127, as shown, or onfirst wall 126. It will be appreciated thatthird assembly 100C only requirespeg member 102 since the adjoining wall functions as thesidewall 124 of the securingclip 104. It will be appreciated that at least one securingclip 104 may be coupled to theassembly 100A prior to inserting ashelf 128, although not required. However, at least oneassembly clip 104 not coupled to peg member 102) until theshelf 128 is in place. As shown inFIG. 7 ,wall extension 114 ofpeg member 102 ensures aspace 130 between thewall 113 of thepeg member 102 andcabinet wall 126. Thisspace 130 allows therear wall 118 of the securingclip 104 to be inserted therein so as to interlock easily with thepeg 106. - Referring to
FIG. 11 , once theshelf 128 is positioned, the securing clip(s) 104 may be interlocked to thepeg members 106. Because thepeg assemblies top plates 110 andbottom plates 112, theshelf 128 is fully supported. Accordingly, as shown inFIG. 12 , contents may be placed on theshelf 128, which remains fully supported. It will be understood that thefirst assembly 100A may be a mirror image ofassembly 100B, so that each will secure their respective edges of theshelf 128. - Because only two
cabinet walls cabinet walls peg assemblies 100 described herein may be placed in any number of cabinet apertures, allowing a user to customize the positioning of one or more shelves in a cupboard. - Referring to
FIGS. 13-17 , ashelf peg 200 comprises apeg 202, abottom plate 204, asidewall 206, and arear wall 208. Thesidewall 206 is only on one side, so as to secure a shelf therein. It will be appreciated that theshelf peg 200 would be used on a left side of a cabinet to support a shelf as shown later herein. Accordingly, a second shelf peg may be a mirror image of theshelf peg 200 for use on the right side of a cabinet.FIGS. 18-21 illustrate acorner shelf peg 300 comprising apeg 302, abottom plate 304, atop plate 306, and arear wall 308. Unlikeshelf peg 200,corner shelf peg 300 does not have any sidewalls, allowing it to support the corner section of a shelf, as shown inFIG. 22 . Thetop plate 306 secures theshelf 310 in position and prevents it from tilting when pressure is place on the opposite corner of theshelf 310. Accordingly, as shown inFIG. 22 , ashelf 310 may be fully supported using afirst shelf peg 200A, ashelf peg 200B (a mirror image of 200A), and corner shelf peg 300 (referred to collectively as a “shelf peg system”). As understood, this allows theshelf 310 to be supported using only twocabinet walls - Therefore, as appreciated from the foregoing disclosure, the shelf peg assembly disclosed herein solves the need for a shelf peg that can reduce or eliminate shelf movement, that does not require the use of unsightly, temporary solutions, and that does not require three cabinet walls.
- Exemplary embodiments are described above. No element, act, or instruction used in this description should be construed as important, necessary, critical, or essential unless explicitly described as such. Although only a few of the exemplary embodiments have been described in detail herein, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that many modifications are possible in these exemplary embodiments without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages herein. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this invention.
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1. A shelf peg assembly for supporting a shelf, the shelf peg assembly comprising:
a peg member comprising a wall, a peg extending rearwardly from the wall, a shelf-receiving portion having a top plate and a bottom plate, and a wall extension extending rearwardly from the wall;
a securing clip comprising a rear wall, a peg-receiving aperture in the rear wall, a top edge, and a sidewall;
wherein the peg member and the securing clip are configured to interlock by the peg of the peg member passing through the peg-receiving aperture of the securing clip, the top edge of the securing clip abutting the top plate of the peg member, the wall extension forming a space for receiving the rear plate of the securing clip.
2. The shelf assembly of claim 1 , wherein the shelf-receiving portion comprises an aperture interposed between the top plate and the bottom plate.
3. A method of using a shelf peg assembly to support a shelf, the method comprising:
coupling a first shelf peg assembly to a first cabinet wall;
coupling a second shelf peg assembly to a second cabinet wall;
coupling a peg member of a third shelf assembly to either the first or second cabinet wall;
the shelf peg assemblies supporting the shelf on only the first and second cabinet wall.
4. The method of claim 3 , wherein a securing clip of the first shelf assembly is coupled to the peg member after the peg member has received the shelf.
5. A shelf peg system for supporting a shelf, the shelf peg system comprising:
a first shelf peg positioned on a first cabinet wall;
a second shelf peg positioned on a second cabinet wall; and
a corner shelf peg positioned where the first and second cabinet walls abut;
the first and second shelf pegs each comprising a peg, a bottom plate, a sidewall, and a rear wall; and
the corner shelf peg comprising a peg, a bottom plate, a top plate, and a rear wall.
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