WO2010058392A1 - Crochet d’étagère d’angle fonctionnel - Google Patents

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WO2010058392A1
WO2010058392A1 PCT/IL2009/001061 IL2009001061W WO2010058392A1 WO 2010058392 A1 WO2010058392 A1 WO 2010058392A1 IL 2009001061 W IL2009001061 W IL 2009001061W WO 2010058392 A1 WO2010058392 A1 WO 2010058392A1
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bow
shelf bracket
corner shelf
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Erez Baruch
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Microdel Ltd.
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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
    • A47B96/06—Brackets or similar supporting means for cabinets, racks or shelves
    • 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
    • A47B96/022—Single-corner shelves; Brackets therefor
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B12/00—Jointing of furniture or the like, e.g. hidden from exterior
    • F16B12/44—Leg joints; Corner joints
    • F16B12/46—Non-metal corner connections
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B12/00—Jointing of furniture or the like, e.g. hidden from exterior
    • F16B12/44—Leg joints; Corner joints
    • F16B12/50—Metal corner connections
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T29/00—Metal working
    • Y10T29/49—Method of mechanical manufacture
    • Y10T29/49826—Assembling or joining

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  • the present invention relates to a shelf bracket, and, more particularly, to a utility corner shelf bracket.
  • a shelf assembly and a support bracket are described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,555,082 (1985) of Sack, et al. which is incorporated by reference for all purposes as if fully set forth herein.
  • This solution is supposed to overcome the limitations of previous solutions, including that of Conterio. These limitations also include being assembled of many separate components, whose assembly is expensive and time consuming, while also being aesthetically unpleasant to the sight.
  • Sack, et al. has its faults, particularly the need for mounting means, such as nails or screws that are partially inserted into a pair of walls that form a corner before the installment of the shelf assembly.
  • None of the prior art devices enable easy installment and removal, which are done quickly and without requiring tools, of a utility corner shelf bracket, upon which a shelf is mounted.
  • the utility corner shelf bracket according to the present invention is composed of two external arced elastic bows and an internal arced elastic bow. Upon the external surface of one of the external elastic bows are insertion means and pulling means. Installation of the utility corner shelf bracket according to the present invention is an extremely simple process which includes manual tensioning, similar to tensioning a bow prior to shooting an arrow, placing it where it should be in the corner, releasing the manual tension, and applying pulling force between the bows with the pulling means, causing the insertion means to be inserted into the walls.
  • a utility corner shelf bracket including: (a) a first bow, the first bow including: (i)two first bow wings; and (b) at least one nail operatively connected to each one of the first bow wings.
  • the first bow further includies: (ii) a first bow arc, wherein each one of the first bow wings is operatively connected to the first bow arc.
  • the utility corner shelf bracket further includes: (c) a second bow operatively connected to the first bow; and (d) a pulling assembly, having a length, operatively connected to the second bow, wherein an operation of the pulling assembly creates a pulling force on the second bow, and wherein the second bow applied force to the two first bow wings.
  • the utility corner shelf bracket further includes: (e) a third bow operatively connected to the first bow pulling assembly.
  • the pulling assembly includes: (i) a turnbuckle sleeve; (ii) a first screwing rod engaged with the turnbuckle sleeve; and (iii) a second screwing rod engaged with turnbuckle sleeve, wherein a rotation of the turnbuckle sleeve changes the length of the pulling assembly.
  • the third bow is mounted on the first bow.
  • the pulling assembly includes: (i) a central rod; (ii) a pivot disposed on the central rod; (iii) two side rods, each one of the side rods is mounted on the pivot; and (iv) a tension bolt engaged with the central rod, wherein the tension bolt is passing through the second bow, and wherein a rotation of the tension bolt, changes the length of the pulling assembly.
  • the utility corner shelf bracket further includes: (e) two first bow extender, each one of the two first bow extenders being disposed on the first bow.
  • the pulling assembly includes: (i) a turnbuckle sleeve; (ii) a central rod, having two ends, wherein one of the end of the central rod is disposed on the second bow, and wherein one of the end of the central rod is engaged with the turnbuckle sleeve; and (iii) a screwing rod having two ends wherein one of the screwing rod ends is engaged with the turnbuckle sleeve.
  • the utility corner shelf bracket of further includes: (e) a T rod disposed on the screwing rod; and (f) two side rods wherein each one of the side rods is disposed on the T rod, and wherein a rotation of the turnbuckle sleeve changes the length of the pulling assembly.
  • the utility corner shelf bracket of further includes: (g) two first bow extender, each one of the two first bow extender, is disposed on the first bow.
  • the pulling assembly includes: (i) a turnbuckle sleeve; (ii) a central rod, having two ends, wherein at least part of the central rod has a notch, wherein one of the end of the central rod is disposed on the second bow, and wherein one of the end of the central rod has a cap having a notch wherein central rod passes through the turnbuckle sleeve; and (iii) a screwing rod having two ends wherein one of the screwing rod ends is engaged with the turnbuckle sleeve.
  • the utility corner shelf bracket further includes: (e) a T rod disposed on the screwing rod; and (f) two side rods wherein each one of the side rods is disposed on the T rod and wherein a rotation of the turnbuckle sleeve changes the length of the pulling assembly.
  • the utility corner shelf bracket further includes: (g) two first bow extender, each one of the two first bow extenders being disposed on the first bow.
  • the utility corner shelf bracket further includes: (c) a second bow operatively connected to the first bow; and
  • a pulling assembly having a length, operatively connected to the second bow, wherein an operation of the pulling assembly creates a pulling force on the second bow, and wherein the second bow applies force to the two first bow wings.
  • the pulling assembly includes: (i) a turnbuckle sleeve; (ii) a central rod, having two ends, wherein at least part of the central rod has a notch, wherein one of the end of the central rod is disposed on the second bow, and wherein one of the ends of the central rod has a cap having a notch wherein central rod, is passes through the turnbuckle sleeve; and (iii) a screwing rod having two ends wherein one of the screwing rod ends is engaged with the turnbuckle sleeve.
  • the utility corner shelf bracket further includes: (e) a third bow having two ends, wherein each of the two ends of the third bow is disposed on one of the first bow wings, and wherein the screwing rod ends is disposed on the third bow.
  • the utility corner shelf bracket further includes: (f) two first bow extender, each one of the two first bow extender, is disposed on the first bow.
  • the second bow has a rear gripping area
  • the third bow has a front gripping area
  • the utility corner shelf bracket further includes: (c) two pressing handles, wherein each one of the pressing handles is disposed on one of the first bow wings; and (d) a second bow having two ends, wherein each one of the ends of the second bow is disposed on an element of the utility corner shelf bracket selected from a group consisting of a first bow wing, and a pressing handle.
  • the utility corner shelf bracket further includes: (e) at least one strengthening rib disposed on one of the first bow wings; and (f) at least one hanging device disposed on the second bow.
  • the first bow arc and the second bow have an elasticity characteristics.
  • the utility corner shelf bracket is a one piece device.
  • the utility corner shelf bracket is made of an elastic material, wherein the material is a polymer.
  • the utility corner shelf bracket includes no connection means.
  • the first bow arc has an elasticity characteristics.
  • the utility corner shelf bracket further includes: (c) two second bow extenders, wherein each one of the two second bow extenders is disposed on one of the first bow wings; and (d) two pressing handles wherein each one of the pressing handles is disposed on one of the second bow extenders.
  • the utility corner shelf bracket further including: (e) two first bow extenders, wherein each one of the first bow extenders, is disposed on one of the pressing handles.
  • the utility corner shelf bracket further including: (f) at least two folding grooves at predetermined location on the utility corner shelf bracket for assisting with a folding of the utility corner shelf bracket.
  • a method for installing a utility corner shelf bracket and a shelf at a corner wall including the stages of: (a) applying force on both of first bow wings of a utility corner shelf bracket, which reduces the angle between both of the first bow wings; and (b) placing the utility corner shelf bracket at a desired location, at the corner wall.
  • the method for installing a utility corner shelf bracket and a shelf at a corner wall further including the stage of: (c) placing a shelf upon the utility corner shelf bracket.
  • a process for producing of a utility corner shelf bracket including the stage of: (a) injecting material into a mold, wherein the mold has an internal volume capable of receiving the material wherein the internal volume has a shape of a utility corner shelf bracket.
  • the product of the process includes: (i) a first bow, having a first bow arc, and two first bow wings, wherein each one of the first bow wings is disposed on one of the first bow arc; (ii) at least one nail disposed on each one of the first bow wings; (iii) two pressing handles, wherein each one of the pressing handles is disposed on one of the first bow wings; and (iv) a second bow having two ends, wherein each one of the ends of the second bow is disposed on an element of the utility corner shelf bracket selected from a group consisting of a first bow wing, and a pressing handle, wherein the first bow arc and the second bow has an elasticity characteristics.
  • the product of the process is a one piece utility corner shelf bracket device.
  • the utility corner shelf bracket is made of an elastic material, wherein the material is a polymer.
  • Figure 1 is an isometric schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary first embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket, according to the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is a top schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary first embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket, installed in a corner wall, according to the present invention.
  • Figure 3 is an isometric schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary first embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket, at a stage prior to installation, according to the present invention.
  • Figure 4 is a top schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary first embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket, in a corner wall, at a stage prior to installation, according to the present invention.
  • Figure 5 is an isometric schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary first embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket, and a shelf, at a stage prior to placing the shelf on the utility corner shelf bracket, according to the present invention.
  • Figure 6 is a right side schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary first embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket, and a shelf, at a stage following placing the shelf on the utility corner shelf bracket, according to the present invention.
  • Figure 7a is a top schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary second embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket, according to the present invention.
  • Figure 7b is an isometric schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary second embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket, and a shelf, according to the present invention.
  • Figure 8a is a top schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary third embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket, according to the present invention.
  • Figure 8b is an isometric schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary second embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket, according to the present invention.
  • Figure 9a is a top schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary fourth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket, according to the present invention.
  • Figure 9b is a top schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary fourth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket, according to the present invention.
  • Figure 10a is a top schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary fifth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket, according to the present invention.
  • Figure 10b is an isometric schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary fifth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket, according to the present invention.
  • Figure 1 1 a is a top schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary sixth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket, according to the present invention.
  • Figure 1 Ib is an isometric schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary sixth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket, according to the present invention.
  • Figure l i e is a top schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary sixth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket, installed in a corner wall upon which is mounted a shelf, according to the present invention.
  • Figure 1 Id is an isometric schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary sixth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket, which is attached to a load, according to the present invention.
  • Figure 12a is a top schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary seventh embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket, according to the present invention, in open mode.
  • Figure 12b is a top schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary seventh embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket, according to the present invention, in bent mode.
  • Figure 12c is an isometric schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary seventh embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket, according to the present invention, in folded mode.
  • Figure 13a is a front schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary eighth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket, according to the present invention in folded mode.
  • Figure 13b is a top schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary eighth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket, according to the present invention, in folded mode.
  • Figure 13c is a top schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary eighth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket, installed in a corner wall, according to the present invention.
  • Figure 13d is an isometric schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary eighth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket, at a stage prior to installation, according to the present invention.
  • Figure 14 is a top schematic illustration of a part of an embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket, in a corner wall, in two modes, according to the present invention.
  • Figure 15 is a flow chart that schematically illustrates the stages of a method for installing a utility corner shelf bracket and a shelf at a corner wall, according to the present invention.
  • the present invention is of a utility corner shelf bracket and of a method for its installation with a shelf in a corner wall, and a method of removing them from the corner wall.
  • Figure 1 is an isometric schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary first embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket 100, according to the present invention.
  • the utility corner shelf bracket 100a (first embodiment) includes a first bow 11 and a second bow 12, connected to each other at their ends so as to enable angular movement between their ends around two hinges 14, one at each end, which form a closed shape from top view.
  • Each hinge 14 is assembled within a socket 15, which can be an integral part of a first socket plate 16, which is engaged with an additional socket, which can be an integral part of a second socket plate 17, while the two first socket plates 16 are disposed near both ends of the first bow 11, and the two second socket plates 17 are disposed near both ends of the second bow 12.
  • the sockets are integral parts of the first bow 11 and the second bow 12.
  • the first bow 11 and second bow 12 have arced shapes, while the center point of the first bow 11 is origin of a Cartesian axis system, whose axes X, Y, and Z, are in directions shown in the present illustration: the X axis is in the direction of the center point of the second bow 12, the Y axis is to the left, in view from the origin, on a plane parallel to that on which the first bow 11 and second bow 12 are placed so that after assembly to a corner wall (101), assuming that its walls are vertical, it is essentially a horizontal plane, and the Z axis in this state is vertically downwards.
  • a Cartesian axis system whose axes X, Y, and Z, are in directions shown in the present illustration: the X axis is in the direction of the center point of the second bow 12, the Y axis is to the left, in view from the origin, on a plane parallel to that on which the first bow 11 and second bow 12 are placed so that after assembly to
  • first bow 11 has a first bow arc 11a and two first bow wings lib, each of which progresses to one of either end of first bow arc 11a, and whose shape is planar after assembly to the corner wall (101), (if the wall is planar), as will be shown in Figure 2.
  • the external side of each first bow wing lib has several nails 18, which are designated for insertion into the corner wall (101) after assembly, in order to prevent movement between the utility corner shelf bracket 100a (first embodiment), and the corner wall (101).
  • the external surface of each first bow wing lib can have a high friction coefficient, which can be achieved either by selection of the material and the processing of the surface, or by adding an external layer of a suitable material, such as a layer of rubber.
  • the first bow 11 and second bow 12 can be composed of various materials, such as aluminum, and have a good ability for bending on the XY plane, suitable for manual forces applied on a pulling assembly (20), while they are durable to loads in the direction of the Z axis which may be applied to the shelf 102 while it is mounted upon the utility corner shelf bracket 100a (first embodiment).
  • a third bow 13a Inwards from the first bow 11 and second bow, is a third bow 13a, (of the first embodiment), whose ends rest upon two supports 19, each of which is disposed on the internal side of the first bow 11 for the purpose of transmitting forces from the first bow 11 and second bow 12, which are generated at a certain point which will be described later on, by the pulling assembly 20.
  • this form of force transmission from the third bow 13a, (of the first embodiment), to the first bow 11, is one viable option of several, and does not limit the present invention in any way.
  • the pulling assembly (20) one possible structure of which, and whose method of action, will be specified later on, includes a turnbuckle sleeve 21a, with left and right hand internal threads on both ends, which can be rotated to the left or to the right, for purposes that will be specified later on, around axis X, with the rotation leftward in view from the origin, around axis X, marked in the present illustration with arrow 'B'.
  • Figure 2 is a top schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary first embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket 100a (first embodiment), installed on a corner wall 101, according to the present invention.
  • the angle 'A' formed between both of the first bow wings lib equals the angle formed between both walls comprising the corner wall 101, and the nails 18 are inserted in the walls.
  • a shelf 102 can be placed upon the utility corner shelf bracket 100a (first embodiment).
  • the angle 'A' is, in most cases, of 90 degrees, however the utility corner shelf bracket 100a (first embodiment), can also be installed in other values of this angle.
  • the pulling assembly 20 which can apply pulling force, is disposed along the X axis, between the second bow 12, and the third bow 13a (of the first embodiment), which applies forces F 3 on the first bow wings lib. This pulling also causes the second bow 12 to apply forces F 4 on the first bow wings lib. These force components fasten the first bow wings lib towards the two walls of the corner wall 101.
  • the pulling assembly 20 shown in the illustrations of the present patent application, includes two rods, a first screwing rod 22a, with external threads in a first direction, and a second screwing rod 23a, with external threads in a second direction.
  • turnbuckle sleeve 21a The two rods are engaged with turnbuckle sleeve 21a, namely are screwed into turnbuckle sleeve 21a, which has left and right hand internal threads at both of its ends and ability to rotate left and right around the X axis, as shown by arrow 'B'.
  • the turnbuckle sleeve 21a can be shaped as a cylinder with a closed wall or partial wall, as shown in the illustrations of the present application.
  • the first screwing rod 22a is connected to a second bow 12, and the second screwing rod 23a is connected to a third bow 13a (of the first embodiment), through a hole in its center, and its location, according to one embodiment, can be adjusted by means of a first nut 24, and a second nut 25.
  • Figure 3 is an isometric schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary first embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket 100a (first embodiment), at a stage prior to installation, according to the present invention.
  • the installing person who can be without any special expertise, uses both hands to tension the utility corner shelf bracket 100a (first embodiment), along the X axis, ensuring that the angle 'A' is small enough to bring close to the corner wall 101.
  • Figure 4 is a top schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary first embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket 100a (first embodiment), installed at a corner wall 101, at a stage prior to installation, according to the present invention.
  • the utility corner shelf bracket 100a (first embodiment), can be brought close to the corner wall 101, as shown in the present illustration, for the purpose of installation.
  • Figure 5 is an isometric schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary first embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket 100a (first embodiment), and a shelf 102, at a stage prior to placing the shelf 102 on the utility corner shelf bracket 100, (first embodiment), according to the present invention.
  • Figure 6 is a right side schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary first embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket 100a (first embodiment), and a shelf 102, at a stage following placing the shelf 102 upon the utility corner shelf, according to the present invention.
  • the invention according to the present patent application is not limited to the installation of the utility corner shelf bracket 100a (first embodiment), in corners of vertical walls, and it can also be installed, for example, in a corner formed between a wall and a ceiling.
  • a method for installing a utility corner shelf bracket (100a) (first embodiment), and a shelf (102) at a corner wall includes the stages of: • providing a utility corner shelf bracket (100a) (first embodiment)), and a shelf (102);
  • the method for removing a utility corner shelf bracket (100a) (first embodiment), and a shelf (102) from a corner wall includes the stages of:
  • Figure 7a is a top schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary second embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket 100b, according to the present invention.
  • the pulling assembly 20 of the present illustration includes a tension bolt 26, and a central rod 27b (of the second embodiment), which is connected, by means of a pivot 29, to two side rods 28 in lieu of the third bow (13a).
  • Each of both ends of the first bow 11 can have the optional addition of a first bow extender lie whose top view shape can be straight, round, etc., and it is designated to increase the area of contact with the shelf (102).
  • the first bow 11 has a first bow arc 11a and two first bow wings lib, each of which progresses to one of either end of first bow arc 11a, and whose shape is planar after assembly to a corner wall (101) (if the wall is planar).
  • Figure 7b is an isometric schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary second embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket 100b, and a shelf 102, according to the present invention.
  • Shelf 102 shown in the present illustration, is one of many possible configurations. In this case, its installation is not by means of placing from the top, but rather horizontal insertion upon a utility corner shelf bracket, which is suitable for various embodiments of the utility corner shelf bracket.
  • Figure 8a is a top schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary third embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket 100c, according to the present invention.
  • the pulling assembly 20 of the present illustration includes a central rod 27c (of second, third, and fourth embodiments), a turnbuckle sleeve 21c (of second, third, and fourth embodiments), and a second screwing rod 23c (of second, third, and fourth embodiments), whose end is connected to a T rod 31, both of whose ends have shafts which are connected to two side rods 28, as shown in the illustration.
  • first bow 11 has a first bow arc lla and two first bow wings lib, each of which progresses to one of either end of first bow arc lla, and whose shape is planar after assembly to a corner wall (101) (if the wall is planar).
  • the internal wall of the first bow 11 has at least one support rod 32, which prevents overextension, and thus protects the user's fingers.
  • Each first bow wing lib on the internal wall is connected to a strengthening rib 30, which provides additional resistance to bending and facilitates mounting up to a wall.
  • the first bow extenders lie shown in the present illustration are of another possible top view shape, and as noted, are designated to increase the area of contact with the shelf (102).
  • Figure 8b is an isometric schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary second embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket 100c, according to the present invention.
  • Figure 9a is a top schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary fourth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket 10Od, according to the present invention.
  • the fourth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket lOOd has much in common with the third embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket 100c.
  • the main difference is that the fourth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket lOOd has a third bow 13d (of the fourth embodiment) in lieu of the T rod 31 and support rods 32.
  • the turnbuckle sleeve 21c (of the of second, third, and fourth embodiments), has internal screw threading only on one end. Its other end has free rotational movement around the central rod 27c (of the of second, third, and fourth embodiments).
  • the end of the central rod 27c has a cap 33 which prevents the turnbuckle sleeve 21c from disconnecting from the central rod 27c.
  • the central rod 27c and the cap 33 each have a notch 34 which enables mounting the turnbuckle sleeve 21c upon the central rod 27c.
  • the first bow 11 has a first bow arc 11a and two first bow wings lib, each of which progresses to one of either end of first bow arc 11a, and whose shape is planar after assembly to a corner wall (101) (if the wall is planar).
  • the fourth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket lOOd has a pulling assembly 20.
  • Figure 9b is a top schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary fourth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket 10Od, according to the present invention.
  • the present illustration shows that the third bow 13d (of the fourth embodiment) has two ends, the third bow first end 13da (of the fourth embodiment), which has a fixed connection to first bow wing lib, while the third bow second end 13db (of the fourth embodiment) can be free, as shown in the present illustration, to facilitate initial bending of the first bow 11.
  • Figure 10a is a top schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary fifth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket 10Oe, according to the present invention.
  • the fifth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket lOOe has a lot in common with the fourth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket 10Od.
  • the main difference is that the fifth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket lOOe has no complete first bow 11 and furthermore, both the third bow first end 13ea (of the fifth embodiment) and the third bow second end 13eb (of the fifth embodiment) of the third bow 13e (of the fifth embodiment), have a fixed connection to either first bow wing lib or strengthening rib 30.
  • the fifth embodiment of the utility corner shelf bracket lOOe includes two gripping areas, rear gripping area 35a and front gripping area 35b, which in the case of the present illustration are suitable for insertion of a finger.
  • the fifth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket lOOe has a pulling assembly 20.
  • Figure 10b is an isometric schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary fifth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket 10Oe, according to the present invention.
  • the present illustration shows that the rear gripping area 35a has a large width dimension relative to the width dimension of the second bow 12.
  • Figure 1 1 a is a top schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary sixth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket 10Of, according to the present invention.
  • the sixth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket lOOf does not have any pulling assembly and the forces attaching it to the walls come from the elasticity of the first bow 11 and the second bow 12. Compression prior to mounting in a wall corner is done by means of pressing two pressing handles 36. When the dimensions of the sixth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket lOOf are sufficiently small, the compression can be done with one hand.
  • the sixth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket lOOf can also include a hanging device 37, to which one can, for example, tie a string with a balloon on its end.
  • the second bow 12 has two ends, a first end of a second bow 12a, and a second end of a second bow 12b, while each end is disposed directly to the end of each of the two first bow wings lib or to one of the two pressing handles 36, while both options are acceptable and efficient.
  • the present illustration shows that strengthening ribs 30 can have a suitable shape and dimensions to serve as buffers preventing excessive compression of the sixth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket 10Of.
  • the sixth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket lOOf can be composed of a single part and of a single material, without any moving parts, namely without any hinges or the like, and it can be manufactured in an injection process, without any connection means such as adhesives, welding, screws, etc. between its various parts.
  • FIG. 1 Ib is an isometric schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary sixth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket 10Oe, according to the present invention.
  • Figure U c is a top schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary sixth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket 10Of, installed in a corner wall 101 upon which is mounted a shelf 102, according to the present invention.
  • Shelf 102 can be transparent, as shown in the present illustration, or opaque.
  • the corner wall 101 shown in the present illustration has an angle of practically ninety degrees, and the corner shelf bracket lOOf was mounted into the corner after it was sufficiently compressed from its released mode, and after being placed next to the corner wall 101, opened and latched into place by means of its elasticity.
  • Figure 1 I d is an isometric schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary sixth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket lOOf which is attached to a load 40, according to the present invention.
  • Load 40 in the case of the present illustration, is a string and an attached balloon which is filled with a gas lighter than air so that it floats upwards. Load 40 can also be heavier than air, and can include various different means, such as string, chains, hooks, or connectors for connection to the utility corner shelf bracket 10Of. The connection can be to hanging device 37 as well as to other locations of the utility corner shelf bracket 10Of.
  • Figure 12a is a top schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary seventh embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket 10Og, according to the present invention, in open mode.
  • the main feature of the seventh embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket lOOg is its small amount of components, and particularly the absence of the second bow (12) and pulling assembly (20). When it is not mounted in a wall corners it can be in a mode in which the first bow 11 is open on one straight plane.
  • the forces attaching the seventh embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket lOOg to the walls come from the elasticity of the first bow 11.
  • the first bow 11 can be made of a flexible metal or plastic material, and the entire seventh embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket lOOg can be manufactured as a single integrated unit.
  • Figure 12b is an top schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary seventh embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket 10Og, according to the present invention, in bent mode.
  • Figure 12c is an isometric schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary seventh embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket 10Og, according to the present invention, in bent mode.
  • the pressing handles 36 can be designed to be suitable for convenient use with fingers.
  • Figure 13a is a front schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary eighth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket 10Oh, according to the present invention in folded mode.
  • the eighth embodiment of the utility corner shelf bracket lOOh can also be made of a flexible plastic material and, when not in use, can be folded into two fiat layers, with the nails (18) concealed in nail holes 38, to prevent any risk of injury.
  • Figure 13b is a top schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary eighth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket 10Oh, according to the present invention, in folded mode.
  • the parts of the eighth embodiment of the utility corner shelf bracket lOOh can also include folding grooves 39, to facilitate folding.
  • FIG. 13c is a top schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary eighth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket 10Oh, installed in a corner wall, according to the present invention.
  • All components of the eighth embodiment of the utility corner shelf bracket lOOh are one single piece of material with holes and folding grooves.
  • the first bow 11 has a first bow arc 11a and two first bow wings lib, each of which progresses to one of either end of first bow arc 11a.
  • Figure 13d is an isometric schematic illustration of an illustrative, exemplary eighth embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket 10Oh, at a stage prior to installation, according to the present invention.
  • a second bow extender Hd is disposed on the end of each first bow wing
  • a pressing handle 36 is disposed on the end of each second bow extender Hd
  • a first bow extender Hc is disposed on the end of each pressing handle 36.
  • Figure 14 is a top schematic illustration of a part of an embodiment of a utility corner shelf bracket, in a corner wall, in two modes, according to the present invention.
  • the present illustration demonstrates how the elasticity of the first bow 11 generates horizontal forces F v by means of nails 18.
  • the illustration shows two modes, in the first the arc radius of the first bow 11 is smaller than that of the second mode.
  • an arc with a smaller radius is formed, and afterward the elasticity of the first bow 11 causes this radius to grow.
  • the nails 18 are inserted into the walls, the radius" growth is stopped.
  • the distance of nail 18 from the wall corner depends on the radius.
  • FIG. 15 is a flow chart that schematically illustrates the stages of a method for installing a utility corner shelf bracket and a shelf at a corner wall, according to the present invention.
  • the method includes the stages:
  • stage 53 • placing a shelf upon said utility corner shelf bracket.
  • the applying force on both of the first bow wings is performed for each embodiment of the present invention according to its structure, namely by pressure of the fingers on both of the first bow wings or any other structural part of the utility corner shelf bracket, or by transmitting force through the rotation of the turnbuckle sleeve or a screw. While the invention has been described with respect to a limited number of embodiments, it will be appreciated that many variations, modifications and other applications of the invention may be made.

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La présente invention concerne un crochet d’étagère d’angle fonctionnel pouvant facilement être désinstallé et retiré, de manière rapide et sans outils, et sur lequel on peut placer une étagère, caractérisé en ce qu’il comprend des arcs pouvant fléchir sur un plan et pouvant résister durablement à des charges perpendiculaires à ce plan et un système de tension qui permet un réglage par rapport au coin de la paroi avant l’installation et la fixation à la paroi pendant l’installation.
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