System for attaching accessories to a shelf

Abstract

A system for fixing accessories, such as shelf dividers, feed devices, holders for information carriers etc. to a shelf, to which self a number of accessories may be fixed detachably in various different positions along the length of the shelf. The system includes at least one accessory provided with a foot, and a clamping device, which includes a channel element, extending in parallel with the longitudinal direction of the shelf and presenting an open longitudinal side for forming an open channel, a actuable holding member, extending along the channel element for holding at least one foot in the channel and a control member for transferring the holding member between a holding position, in which the foot is held in a fixation position in the channel and a release position at which the foot is freed.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a system for fixing accessories, such as shelf dividers, feed devices, holders for information carriers, etc. to a shelf, to which shelf a number of accessories can be fixed detachably in various positions along the length of the shelf. The system comprises at least one accessory having a foot and a clamping device, which latter comprises a channel element extending parallel with the longitudinal direction of the shelf and having an open longitudinal side for forming an open channel, an actuable holding member, extending along the channel element, for holding at least one foot in the channel, and a control member for transferring the holding member between a holding position, in which the foot is held in a fixation position in the channel, and a release position, in which the foot is freed. [0002] The invention also relates to a clamping device and an accessory for such a system, a shelf comprising such a system and a sh...

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Benefits of technology

[0017] The elastic member thus enables individual accessories to be fastened to and/or detached from the shelf without the release of other already fixed accessories. This substantially facilitates the work on reorganizing an already ordered shelf, since there is no risk of the acc

Problems solved by technology

The arrangement according to U.S. Pat. No. 5,657,702 has also, however, a serious drawback, which makes it especially difficult to reorganize shelves which have already been put in order.

Since all the shelf dividers are locked to the shelf when the locking bar is in its locking position, it is not possible to move, remove or attach an individual shelf divider without first freeing all the dividers disposed on the shelf.

Those dividers which are not to be moved are also at risk of being displaced from their respective positions, of falling over or of coming completely loose from the shelf.

Particularly in the reorganization of ordered shelves on which goods are already set up, this is a serious problem.

When a shelf divider is to be moved, removed, or attached, there is a high risk of an adjoining one being touched or displaced.

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