Shelf support pin arrangement

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-12-13
HAWORTH SPA
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[0005]When not in use, the pin is rotated and thereby retracted into the bushing. When retracted, the pin head and an exposed bushing face are provided which both have an aesthetically pleasing and acceptable surface fini

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While a plurality of vertically spaced positions are defined for mounting the shelf thereon, the rows of unused bores are constantly visible and can be unsightly.
Further, the support pins typically are removed when not in use, but if left in place, such unused pins project into the cabinet interior and also may be unsightly.

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[0020]Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, an open faced cabinet 10 is provided which is defined by bottom wall 11, upstanding side walls 12, and top wall 14. The inside faces 15 of the side walls 12 are provided with a shelf support arrangement 16 comprising a plurality of support pin assemblies 17 embedded in the thickness of the side walls 12 on which are supported one or more shelves 18. The support arrangement 16 further includes appropriate shelf brackets 19 (FIGS. 1 and 3) which respectively mount to the support pin assemblies 16 and support the shelf 18 thereon as will be discussed in further detail herein.

[0021]Referring to FIGS. 2-4, the support pin assemblies 17 comprise a support bushing or plug 21 which mounts in the cabinet wall 11 and retractably supports a support pin 22 which is threadedly engaged therewith. In use, the support pin 22 projects out of the support bushing 21 as seen in FIGS. 2 and 3, and is positioned to receive the shelf bracket 19 thereon for thereby support...

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Abstract

A shelf support pin arrangement or system is provided comprising stationary support pin assemblies which mount in predefined positions of a cabinet side wall. Each pin assembly comprises a bushing or plug body which fits into the cabinet and supports a retractable pin in threaded engagement. In use, the pin projects outwardly and engages and supports the side edge of the shelf. Preferably, the support pin arrangement also includes a shelf support bracket that slips over the pin head and is fastened thereby, wherein the bracket supports the shelf edge.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention relates to a retractable shelf support pin assembly for removably supporting a shelf on a cabinet housing.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]In conventional storage cabinets, pins are mounted on the cabinet walls for supporting removable shelves thereon. Often, the cabinet walls are provided with vertically spaced rows of bores in which fixed length pins or other fasteners are removably inserted, on which pins a shelf is then positioned. While a plurality of vertically spaced positions are defined for mounting the shelf thereon, the rows of unused bores are constantly visible and can be unsightly. Further, the support pins typically are removed when not in use, but if left in place, such unused pins project into the cabinet interior and also may be unsightly.[0003]It is an object of the invention to provide an improved system of support pins for cabinet shelves.[0004]The invention relates to a shelf support pin arrangement or system comprising...

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IPC IPC(8): A47B95/00
CPCA47B96/068A47B96/06
Inventor WAYNER, ROBERT C.
Owner HAWORTH SPA
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