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EP0080306A2
EP0080306A2 EP82306029A EP82306029A EP0080306A2 EP 0080306 A2 EP0080306 A2 EP 0080306A2 EP 82306029 A EP82306029 A EP 82306029A EP 82306029 A EP82306029 A EP 82306029A EP 0080306 A2 EP0080306 A2 EP 0080306A2
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shelf
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Neil Bernard Mcdonagh
Joseph Peters
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Space Mate (Ireland) 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
    • A47B61/00—Wardrobes
    • 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
    • A47B43/00—Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features enabling folding of the cabinet or the like

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  • Such shelf assemblies in general comprise a central shelf unit with a plurality of shelves and two sidewardly projecting shelves extending from the top of the unit to engage the side walls of the closet. Clothes hanging rails also project from the central unit to the side walls.
  • shelf assemblies suffer from a number of disadvantages. Firstly, they tend to be cumbersome and difficult to transport, with the result that in general, it is essential that they be built on site. Unfortunately, the construction of such shelf assemblies tends to be complex, and too difficult for the average "do-it-yourself" householder. Accordingly, a skilled man is normally required. This it will be appreciated, leads to considerable costs and inconvenience. Secondly, because most closets are of different internal dimensions, and particularly the widths of closets tend to vary, it is not possible to supply a standard unit which will fit in all closets. The variation in si'zes is so vast that it is not even feasible to supply even a range of sizes of such shelf assemblies. Where attempts have been made to supply a range of sizes, it has been necessary for the purchaser to cut shelves to accommodate varying widths of alcoves, or alternatively, to insert filler pieces. This,it will be appreciated,leads to unsightly units.
  • U.S. Patent Specifications Nos. 538145, 739085 and 1727048 disclose.foldable shelves. It can clearly be seen from the U.S. Specifications that these shelves would not be suitable for use in a closet.
  • U.S. Specifications Nos. 538145 and 739085 both disclose display stands which may be fixed with the shelves at varying angles, and when not in use the shelves in the unit may be folded.
  • U.S. Patent Specification No. 1727048 discloses folding shelves. This unit is suitable as a table or trolley. When not in use the shelves may be folded to fit into a small space. Clearly, none of these shelves are suitable for use in a closet.
  • a shelf assembly comprising a shelf unit, the shelf unit comprising at least one shelf supporting upright, at least one laterally extending shelf mounted on one side of the upright, the shelf being movable relative to the upright from a collapsed position with the plane of the shelf lying substantially parallel to the upright to an erected position with the plane of the shelf perpendicular to the upright, and shelf receiving means on the other side of the upright to receive a sidewardly projecting shelf extending from the shelf unit.
  • a plurality of laterally extending movable shelves are provided.
  • the movable shelves are pivotally connected to the shelf supporting uprights.
  • shelf supporting uprights are provided, two uprights being provided on each side of the movable shelves adjacent the corners thereof.
  • the shelf assembly comprises the sidewardly projecting shelf, and a wall bracket to support the other side of the sidewardly projecting shelf is provided.
  • the sidewardly projecting shelves comprise two portions, one telescoping into the other to provide a shelf of variable length.
  • the sidewardly projecting shelves are provided on both sides of the shelf unit.
  • the shelf receiving mea.ns and the wall brackets are provided by an elongated angle bracket, and the shelf receiving means extends between two uprights on one side of the shelf unit.
  • the shelf assembly comprises a clothes hanging rail extending sidewardly from the shelf unit to engage an adjacent wall.
  • the clothes hanging rail comprises two elongated members, one telescoping into the other to provide a rail of variable length.
  • shelf supporting uprights are broken intermediate their ends, the broken ends being engagable with each other.
  • the shelf assembly is for mounting in a closet.
  • one advantage of the invention is that because the shelf assembly may be folded to a collapsed position with the shelves substantially parallel to the shelf supporting uprights, it can readily easily be packed into a substantially flat carton for shipment. Because the shelves are pivotally connected to the uprights, the shelf assembly may be readily easily erected by pivoting the shelves relative to the uprights. Accordingly, the shelf assembly is particularly suitable for the "do-it-yourself" householder.
  • a further advantage of the invention is that because the sidewardly projecting shelves are telescopic, they may be extended to fit any width of alcove. Furthermore, because the clothes hanging rails are telescopic, these may similarly be extended to fit varying widths of closet. Accordingly, the need to cut components to length on site is eliminated.
  • a further advantage is that because the uprights are broken intermediate their ends, the length of the package may be reduced by half, if for example, the uprights are broken half-way.
  • a shelf assembly indicated generally by the reference numeral 1 for mounting in a closet 2 illustrated by broken lines.
  • the shelf assembly comprises a central shelf unit 4 and sidewardly projecting shelves 5 which extend to side walls 6 of the closet 2.
  • Clothes hanging rails 7 also extend from the shelf unit 3 to the to the side walls 6 of the closet 2.
  • the central shelf unit 3 comprises four shelf supporting uprights 8 of tubular square section steel and a plurality of shelves 10 of sheet metal. Pivot shafts 12 extending between the uprights 8 on opposing sides of the shelves 10 pivotally engage side lips 13 on the shelves 10. Star nuts 15 on the end of each pivot shaft 12 retain the shelves and upright together. Washers 16 are provided between the shelves 10 and the uprights 8. Front and rear lips 17 are provided on the shelf 10 to conceal the pivot shafts 12. Because the shelves 10 are pivotally connected to the uprights 8 the central shelf unit can readily be pivoted into a collapsed position as can be seen in Figs. 3 and 4, whereby the shelves 10 are substantially parallel to the uprights 8. This permits the shelf assembly to be packaged in a relatively flat carton for ease of transportation. Erection on site merely requires the shelves 10 to be pivoted relative to the uprights in the direction of the arrow A of Fig. 4.
  • the shelf supporting uprights 8 are broken intermediate their ends, in this case substantially half-way between their ends at 18 and are engagable by means of a spigot 19 on one portion of upright 8 being engagable with bore of the other portion. Because the uprights a may be broken intermediate their ends, the shelf unit may be packaged in a relatively short carton which may be relatively easily carried.
  • shelf receiving means to receive the sidewardly projecting shelves 4 are provided on the uprights 8 to support the shelves 5.
  • the receiving means comprise angle brackets 20 of sheet metal material which are pivotal on appropriate pivot shafts 12, of the shelf unit 4, see Figs. 2 and 3.
  • the other end of each shelf 5 is mounted to the wall 6 by means of a wall bracket 23 substantially similar to the bracket 20.
  • Each shelf 4 is of sheet metal in two portions 27 and 28. The portion 28 telescopes into the portion 27 by means of runners 25 and 26 formed by bending the material of the shelves. This can clearly be seen in Figs. 11 and 12.
  • Retaining clips 40 are provided to clamp the portions 27 and 28 of the. shelves 5 together in the desired position.
  • Each clip 40 is of U-shaped cross- section with a clamping screw 41 which clamps the runners 25 and 26 together, see Figs. 12 and 13.
  • the clothes hanging rails 7 also comprise two telescoping portions 30 and 31 and are supported by brackets 33 and 34.
  • the brackets 33 are U-shaped and engage an aperture 36 in the brackets 20 and 23 and are engaged therein by lips 38 on the brackets 33, see Fig. 10.
  • the lower clothes hanging rail 7 is supported on brackets 34 one of which is screwed to an upright 8 by self-tapping screws 39 and the other to the wall 6 of the closet 2.
  • the rails 7 are retained in the brackets 33 and 34 by plastic studs 24 which engage holes 35 and 37 in the ends of the rail 7 and the brackets 33 and 34.
  • End stops 63 are provided at the top and bottom ends of the uprights 8, see Figs. 18 and 19.
  • the central shelf 4 is erected by pivoting the shelves 10 in the direction of the arrow A, see Fig. 4.
  • the two portions of the shelf unit are joined by joining the uprights 8 by means of the spigots 18.
  • the erected unit 4 is positioned in the closet 2.
  • the brackets 23 are secured to the wall.
  • the rail support brackets 33 are then inserted in the respective apertures 36 in the brackets 20 and 23.
  • the clothes hanging rails 7 are then extended to engage the brackets 33 and are secured by plastics studs 24 inserted through the holes 35 and 37.
  • brackets 34 are secured to a respective upright 8 and the wall of the closet 2. Again, the rail 7 is extended to the desired length and secured in the brackets 34 by studs 24 similarly as just described.
  • the assembly may be readily easily erected. Furthermore, it will be appreciated that because the shelves 5 and clothes hanging rails 7 are telescopic, any width of closet can be accommodated. Additionally, because the unit can be collapsed, the uprights are broken intermediate their ends and because the shelves 5 and rails 7 are telescopic, the entire assembly may be packed in a relatively short flat carton which can be readily easily carried.
  • FIG. 20 and 21 there is illustrated a shelf assembly according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • This shelf assembly is substantially similar to that described and similar components are identified by the same reference numerals.
  • drawer supporting rails 60 are also pivotally connected to the uprights 8 by pivot screws 61.
  • Drawers 62 are slidable on the rail 60.
  • the uprights 8 of the central shelf unit 4 of this embodiment of-the invention are not broken intermediate their ends.
  • the erection of this shelf assembly is substantially similar to that just described.
  • the central unit 3 is erected by pivoting the shelves 10 and in this case the rails 60 relative to the uprights 8. The drawers may then be inserted on the rail 60 and the remainder of the assembly is substantially similar to that described.
  • FIG. 22 there is illustrated a sidewardly projecting shelf 5 for use in a shelf assembly according to a still further embodiment of the invention.
  • This shelf 5 may be used with either of the central shelf units illustrated in either Fig. 1 or Fig. 20. However, in this case, the rail 7 is suspended from the shelf 5 on brackets 65.
  • shelf assembly according to the invention has been described in each embodiment of the invention as comprising four uprights, this is not necessary. Indeed, any number of shelf supporting uprights could be used, for example, in certain cases it is envisaged that only one shelf supporting upright may be required. Further, it is envisaged that the uprights may in certain cases, be spaced away from the corners of the shelves 10.
  • the central unit has been described as being mounted in the centre of a closet, needless to say, if desired, it could be mounted to one side of the closet or in any desired position.
  • shelf assembly has been described as being manufactured of metal and tubular steel, other suitable materials could be used, for example, it could be manufactured in timber or a plastics material, or a combination of all three if desired.
  • shelf assembly when it is erected in a closet, it may be closed off from the rest of the room by doors or a curtain or the like on the closet.
  • shelf assembly comprising a central shelf unit with a plurality of lateral shelves, it is envisaged that in certain cases the central shelf unit may only comprise one lateral shelf.
  • the movable shelves of the central shelf unit could be made telescopic if desired.
  • the uprights could be telescopic also.

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IE812733A IE812733L (en) 1981-11-23 1981-11-23 Shelf assembly
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AU (1) AU9062582A (fr)
DK (1) DK509782A (fr)
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GB2290458A (en) * 1994-06-15 1996-01-03 Cardale Group Ltd A collapsible shelf unit
RU2226974C2 (ru) * 2001-11-26 2004-04-20 Марийский государственный технический университет Этажерка
WO2004056236A1 (fr) * 2002-12-18 2004-07-08 Rubbermaid Incorporated Systeme d'agencement reglable pour placards
US7188740B2 (en) 2002-12-18 2007-03-13 Rubbermaid, Inc. Adjustable length wire shelves for adjustable organizer system
US7240803B2 (en) 2002-12-18 2007-07-10 Rubbermaid, Inc. Shelf mounting bracket for adjustable organizer system
US7314144B2 (en) 2002-12-18 2008-01-01 Rubbermaid, Inc. Shoe shelf for adjustable organizer system
US7384107B2 (en) * 2003-06-06 2008-06-10 Orozoo Gavaldon Humberto Modular system of closet inside part based on adjustable units easily assembled and packed by the user
US7387212B2 (en) 2002-12-18 2008-06-17 Rubbermaid Incorporated Top rail assembly for adjustable organizer system
CN113142813A (zh) * 2021-02-05 2021-07-23 威乃达家居科技股份有限公司 一种电气化可调节搁架

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GB2290458A (en) * 1994-06-15 1996-01-03 Cardale Group Ltd A collapsible shelf unit
GB2290458B (en) * 1994-06-15 1998-02-25 Cardale Group Ltd Collapsible shelf unit
RU2226974C2 (ru) * 2001-11-26 2004-04-20 Марийский государственный технический университет Этажерка
WO2004056236A1 (fr) * 2002-12-18 2004-07-08 Rubbermaid Incorporated Systeme d'agencement reglable pour placards
US7188740B2 (en) 2002-12-18 2007-03-13 Rubbermaid, Inc. Adjustable length wire shelves for adjustable organizer system
US7240803B2 (en) 2002-12-18 2007-07-10 Rubbermaid, Inc. Shelf mounting bracket for adjustable organizer system
US7314144B2 (en) 2002-12-18 2008-01-01 Rubbermaid, Inc. Shoe shelf for adjustable organizer system
US7387212B2 (en) 2002-12-18 2008-06-17 Rubbermaid Incorporated Top rail assembly for adjustable organizer system
US7392911B2 (en) 2002-12-18 2008-07-01 Rubbermaid, Inc. Shelf mounting bracket for adjustable organizer system
US7384107B2 (en) * 2003-06-06 2008-06-10 Orozoo Gavaldon Humberto Modular system of closet inside part based on adjustable units easily assembled and packed by the user
CN113142813A (zh) * 2021-02-05 2021-07-23 威乃达家居科技股份有限公司 一种电气化可调节搁架

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JPS58121908A (ja) 1983-07-20
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