shelving system

Abstract

Shelving system (1) comprising at least one first shelf module (2) and at least one second shelf module (3), wherein each shelf module (2, 3) comprises at least one back panel (4) with shelves (6) arranged on the front (5) of the back panel (4), wherein the shelves (6) are arranged on the shelf modules (2, 3) at different levels (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) in a predetermined grid (13), characterized in that the first shelf module (2) and the second shelf module (3) are identical and that the second shelf module (3) is arranged next to the first shelf module (2) rotated by 180° relative to the first shelf module (2) in the installed state of the shelving system (1), wherein the shelves (6) on the shelf modules (2, 3) are arranged such that the grid (13) of the first shelf module (2) is rotated by 180° relative to the second shelf module (2) in the installed state of the shelving system (1). The shelf module (3) is continued in a 180° rotated state.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a shelving system comprising at least one first shelving module and at least one second shelving module, each shelving module comprising at least one rear wall with shelves arranged on the front side of the rear wall. The shelves on the shelving modules are arranged at different levels in a predetermined grid.

[0002] The state of the art discloses a wide variety of shelving systems, some of which are also modular in design.

[0003] DE 10 2011 018 195 A1, for example, concerns a bookshelf system consisting of several square elements, each composed of essentially H-shaped individual elements arranged in specific structures. However, this and many other well-known shelving systems are generally quite complex in construction and appear rather unstructured or untidy. Furthermore, various individual components are required, making assembly often challenging for a private individual.

[0004] It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide a shelving system which is simply constructed and, in particular, can be used particularly flexibly.

[0005] This object is achieved by a shelving system having the features of claim 1. Preferred developments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims. Further advantages and features of the present invention will become apparent from the general description and the description of the exemplary embodiment.

[0006] The shelving system according to the invention comprises at least a first shelving module and at least one second shelving module, wherein each shelving module comprises at least one rear wall with shelves arranged on the front side of the rear wall. The shelves on the shelving modules are arranged at different levels in a predetermined grid. The first and second shelving modules are of identical design, wherein the second shelving module, when the shelving system is installed, is arranged next to the first shelving module, rotated 180° relative to the first shelving module. Furthermore, the shelves on the shelving modules are arranged such that the grid of the first shelving module, when the shelving system is installed, is continued by the second shelving module, rotated 180°.

[0007] The shelves are typically attached to the back wall with tenons and / or screws. Depending on the design, however, other fastening methods can also be used. For example, tenons can be used in conjunction with an adhesive bond, such as glue.

[0008] The individual shelving modules can be attached or hung on the wall or similar using specific mounting devices. Depending on the design, through holes can also be provided in the rear wall, allowing the shelving modules to be screwed directly to the wall. Appropriate covers can then be provided, ensuring a visually appealing mounting of the shelving modules.

[0009] The shelving system according to the invention offers many advantages. A significant advantage is that a standardized shelving module provides a flexible shelving system which has a continuous grid of shelves at least in sections and in particular as a whole. Thus, by rotating a shelving module by 180°, a specific grid or arrangement of shelves is continued from the first shelving module through the second shelving module. This is possible even though the two shelving modules are of the same or identical design, at least on the front. The second shelving module is only rotated by 180°, i.e., the top and bottom are swapped, and is arranged next to the first shelving module.

[0010] By appropriately arranging shelves on the rear wall, users can flexibly decide on the dimensions of the shelving system and its visual design. Depending on the configuration, the shelving modules can also be mounted and arranged differently if a continuation of the grid by the second module is not desired or necessary. In particular, the second module can also be used as the first module and installed beneath a first module as a second module. This also preferably continues the grid of the first module in the vertical direction.

[0011] Preferably, the first and second shelving modules are arranged flush with one another. In particular, it is preferred that the rear walls of the shelving modules are attached flush or aligned at the top and bottom to a wall or other support.

[0012] Particularly preferably, the distance from the upper edge of a shelving module to the uppermost level of shelves and the distance from the lower edge of a shelving module to the lowest level of shelves are equal. This ensures that the grid of shelves of the first shelving module is continued even if the shelving module is rotated by 180°.

[0013] In practical developments, the shelves are arranged at equal distances from each other. This also makes it possible to attach a second shelf module in a rotatable manner or rotated by 180°.

[0014] In practical designs, the shelf levels are arranged at equal, mirror-image spacing from one another. The mirror axis is, in particular, the vertical center of a shelf module. Depending on the design, not all shelf levels may be evenly spaced from one another. However, if a shelf module is rotated 180°, equal, mirror-image spacing must always be provided so that the grid of the first shelf module is continued by the shelves of the second shelf module rotated 180°.

[0015] Preferably, the shelves of adjacent levels are arranged offset from one another. It is particularly preferred, for example, for one level to comprise two shelves, which are arranged flush on the left and right of the rear wall, for example. A subsequent level can, for example, comprise a single shelf positioned exactly centrally on the rear wall. The offset arrangement of the shelves on different levels makes it possible, for example, to create higher storage spaces, and the shelves of a higher level can also serve, for example, as supports for the level below.

[0016] Particularly preferably, every second level comprises one more shelf than the previous or next level. This is also expedient, especially when offset shelves are provided on different levels.

[0017] In advantageous embodiments, at least one shelf on a level provides at least one functional element for at least one shelf on a level below. For example, the shelf on a higher level can serve as a bookend or generally as a support or fixture for the space provided on the adjacent shelf on a level below. For example, if a drawer or box is provided on a shelf, an upper shelf can define a lateral boundary for the drawer as a functional element, for example.

[0018] Preferably, at least one shelf of a level of the second shelf module provides at least one functional element for at least one shelf of a level below the first shelf module. Here, too, the same functionality as previously described can be provided by continuing the grid of the first shelf module by rotating the second shelf module by 180°. In particular, an upper shelf can function as a bookend for a level below it or as a lateral boundary, for example, for a drawer or a box.

[0019] In expedient embodiments, at least two first shelving modules and / or at least two second shelving modules are provided, wherein the first shelving modules are arranged one below the other, and wherein the second shelving modules are each arranged next to a first shelving module. This makes it possible to provide a uniform grid for the shelving system, regardless of the number of shelving modules and the arrangement in which they are provided.

[0020] Preferably, at least one second shelving module is adjacent to a first shelving module on both sides, and / or at least one first shelving module is adjacent to a second shelving module on both sides. Thus, the grid of the shelving system can be continued as desired. In particular, it is preferred that a first shelving module is always provided in a predetermined orientation, alternating with a subsequent shelving module being arranged as the second shelving module, rotated by 180°.

[0021] Preferably, at least one fastening device is provided on the rear side of the rear wall. Such a fastening device can, for example, be a component mounted on the rear wall, which, in expedient embodiments, can be fastened to one side or the other depending on the orientation or rotation of the shelf module. Depending on the design, the fastening device can also be provided, for example, by a bore, in particular a blind hole or the like, in the rear wall, which can then be used in conjunction with a fastening element installed in a wall for hanging.

[0022] Particularly when using surface-mounted or screwed-on fastening devices, but also generally, at least one spacer device can be provided on the rear side of the rear wall. Such a covering device can also be enclosed by a fastening device, especially if fastening devices are pre-installed on both sides or at the top and bottom of a shelving module. A spacer device is intended, in particular, to prevent a shelving module from being positioned improperly or unstable against a wall, or from being unbalanced.

[0023] Preferably, at least one insert is inserted between at least two shelves of two levels. Such an insert can be designed, for example, as a box. In this case, a insert stands, in particular, on at least one lower shelf and is delimited, in particular, by an upper shelf of a higher level, forming a kind of ceiling.

[0024] Preferably, the screws can be screwed diagonally to the upper and lower shelves. This also makes it possible to rotate the insert without requiring additional holes or bores in the shelves. Using inserts between the shelves creates a shelving system that is both visually and functionally flexible.

[0025] Particularly preferably, the insert is secured laterally by at least two shelves. As described above, a insert rests in particular on a shelf and is bounded at the top by a shelf of a higher level, and in particular by a shelf two levels higher. Adjacent shelves of the intermediate level then preferably lie flush with the insert or secure it laterally.

[0026] In expedient embodiments, at least one door is provided for the drawer. In particular, corresponding receptacles for the door hinges can be provided in the side walls of the drawer. These can be provided, for example, through cup holes on one side of the drawer or in a side wall. In particular, through diagonal fastening, a drawer can then be easily rotated by 180°, for example, so that the fastenings or cup holes for the door are on the other side, allowing both door stops to be provided.

[0027] Depending on the design, the mountings or cup holes for the door hinges can also be provided, preferably in the ceiling or floor wall. This makes it particularly possible to provide an upward-opening door and / or a bar compartment.

[0028] Preferably, the door covers the drawer and the shelves bordering the drawer at the top and bottom. The height of the door is chosen so that it covers both the height of the drawer and the thickness of both shelves. This allows for a particularly attractive design.

[0029] Further advantages and features of the present invention will become apparent from the embodiment which will be explained below with reference to the accompanying figures.

[0030] The figures show: Fig. 1 a purely schematic representation of an embodiment of a shelving system according to the invention in a perspective view from the front; Fig. 2 a purely schematic representation of an embodiment of a shelving system according to the invention in a front view; Fig. 3 a purely schematic representation of an embodiment of a shelving system according to the invention in a perspective view from behind; Fig. 4 a detailed enlargement of the view according to Fig. 3; Fig. 5 a purely schematic representation of another embodiment of a shelving system according to the invention in a perspective view from the front; Fig. 6 a purely schematic representation of a next embodiment of a shelving system according to the invention in a perspective view from the front; Fig. 7 a purely schematic representation of an embodiment of a shelf module of a shelf system according to the invention in a view from the front; Fig. 8 two purely schematic detailed representations of an embodiment of shelf modules of a shelf system according to the invention in a view from the front.

[0031] In Fig. Figure 1 shows a purely schematic perspective view of a shelving system 1 according to the invention from the front. In the exemplary embodiment shown here, the shelving system 1 comprises a first shelving module 2 and a second shelving module 3, which are installed flush against one another on a wall.

[0032] The two shelf modules 2, 3 each comprise a rear wall 4 and shelves 6 arranged thereon. The shelves of the first shelf module 2 are arranged in a specific grid 13 in different levels 7, 8, 9, 10, 11.

[0033] The first shelf module 2 is mounted on a wall or other support in a predetermined orientation, whereby this predetermined orientation of a shelf module determines whether it is a first or a second shelf module 2, 3. The first shelf module 2 and the second shelf module 3, or the first shelf modules 2 and the second shelf modules 3, are identical in their basic structure.

[0034] A second shelf module 3 becomes a second shelf module 3 by being arranged in the shelving system 1 rotated by 180° relative to a first shelf module 2. Thus, the upper edge 15 of the first shelf module 2 is the lower edge 18 of a second shelf module 3. The different orientations of the shelf modules 2, 3 are indicated by the dashed arrows.

[0035] This results from the fact that the top and bottom of the second shelf module 3 are swapped compared to the first shelf module 2, since the second shelf module 3 is rotated 180° to the first shelf module 2.

[0036] According to the invention, the second shelf module 3 continues the grid 13 of the shelves 6 of the first shelf module 2. To ensure this, the shelves 6 on the shelf modules 2, 3 are arranged in a predetermined grid with predetermined distances from each other and from the edges.

[0037] In the Fig. In the embodiment shown in Figure 1, it is particularly provided that the distance 14 from the upper edge 15 to the uppermost level 16 of shelf boards 6 corresponds to the lower distance 17 from the lower edge 18 to the lowest level 19 of shelf boards 6. This ensures that the final levels, or the uppermost level 15 and the lowest level 17, are arranged at the same height even in the variant of the second shelf module 3 rotated by 180°.

[0038] In order for the intermediate levels 8, 9, 10, 11 to continue the grid 13 by means of the second shelf module 3, the distances 20 between the levels 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 are also selected to be the same in the exemplary embodiment shown here, so that here too the levels in both the first shelf module 2 and the second shelf module 3 rotated by 180° correspond or are continued by the second shelf module 3.

[0039] Depending on the design, the distances 20 between the individual levels 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 may not all be equal. Depending on the design, the individual levels can also be arranged mirror-symmetrically to the vertical center of the rear wall 4.

[0040] By using a uniform shelving module 2, 3, with the second shelving module 3 being arranged rotated by 180° to the first shelving module, a particularly flexible shelving system is provided which radiates a particularly uniform visual effect and is particularly easy to install.

[0041] Depending on the design, shelf modules 2 and 3 can also be installed in other orientations, which, however, results in a different visual appearance.

[0042] In Fig. 1 also indicates that the shelves 6 or their sides can serve as functional elements 21 for the underlying levels. For example, the functional elements 21 shown here can serve as bookends or generally as a support for objects arranged in the underlying level. A functional element 21 can also be a lateral stop, e.g., for a drawer, as shown in the following figures.

[0043] In Fig. Figure 2 shows a purely schematic front view of another embodiment of a shelving system 1 according to the invention. The basic structure of the individual shelving modules 2, 3 corresponds to that of the Fig. 1 shelving system shown 1.

[0044] In contrast to the Fig. 1 illustrated embodiment are in Fig. 2, however, three shelf modules 2, 3 are provided. A second shelf module 3 is provided in the center, which is rotated 180° relative to the first shelf modules 2 flanking it on the left and right. Here, too, the orientations of the otherwise identical shelf modules 2, 3 are indicated by the dashed arrows.

[0045] Thus, the first shelf modules 2 are connected flush on both sides 22, 23 of the middle second shelf module 3. This means that the uniform grid 13 can also be continued across more than two shelf modules 2, 3, regardless of how wide a shelf system 1 is intended to be, for example.

[0046] In Fig. Figure 3 shows a purely schematic view of the rear wall of an exemplary embodiment of a first shelf module 2 from the rear side 24. Here, two fastening devices 25 are arranged on the rear side 24 of the rear wall 4 in the upper region, by means of which the shelf module 2 can be attached to a wall, for example, a wall.

[0047] Since the fastening devices 25 are designed to be somewhat bulky here, the embodiment shown provides for spacer devices 26 to be provided in the lower area so that the shelf module 2 hangs straight or level on the wall.

[0048] In the embodiment shown here, the fastening devices 25 and the spacer devices 26 are interchanged for a second shelf module 3, so that it can be mounted rotated by 180°. For this purpose, pre-drilled holes for corresponding screws are already provided in the embodiment shown.

[0049] Furthermore, Fig. 3 that the shelves 6 in the individual levels 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 are fastened with screws 30, whereby the number of screws used can or should be adapted to the length of the shelves 6 used.

[0050] In Fig. 4 is the Fig. 3 is shown in an enlarged view. Here, too, the fastening device 25 can be seen, by means of which the shelf modules 2, 3 can be attached to a wall.

[0051] Furthermore, it is shown that the shelves 6 are each attached to the rear wall 4 of a shelf module 2, 3 with three screws. Furthermore, the dashed circles indicate that pins 31 are provided between the screws 30 to reinforce the connection.

[0052] In Fig. 5 is the embodiment according to Fig. 1 is shown in an expanded variant purely schematically. In the embodiment shown here, it is shown that, for example, a drawer 27 can also be arranged between two shelves 6. The two drawers 27 provided here each have a door 28, which, in the embodiment shown here, conceals both the drawer and the flanking shelves 6.

[0053] In general, it is preferably provided that a drawer 27 stands on a shelf 6 and in the upper area a shelf 6 serves as a type of upper end or upper drawer limit.

[0054] The drawers 27 are secured or stabilized laterally by shelves 6 of an intermediate level. For this purpose, the shelves 6 of the intermediate level or their sides serve as functional elements 21.

[0055] Fig. 6 shows an extended embodiment of a shelving system according to Fig. 5. Two first and two second shelving modules 2, 3 are provided, with the first shelving modules 2 being arranged one below the other, and with a second shelving module 3 being arranged next to each first shelving module, each of which is rotated by 180° relative to the first shelving module 2. Thus, a shelving system 1 can be expanded or enlarged as desired.

[0056] Here, too, inserts 27 are provided at different positions of the individual shelf modules 2, 3.

[0057] In Fig. 7 shows a purely schematic frontal view of another embodiment of a second shelf module 3, in which all levels are combined into one visible level.

[0058] Here you can see the rear wall 4 with the shelves 6 mounted on it in different levels 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, whereby the shelves 6 are arranged in a predetermined grid 13.

[0059] In this projection, the fastening devices 25 and the spacer devices 26 can also be seen, which are exactly reversed (top and bottom swapped) compared to the embodiment according to Fig. 3 are arranged, which shows a first shelf module 2.

[0060] Here, too, one can see that the individual shelves 6 are attached to the rear wall 4 with screws 30 and pins 31.

[0061] In Fig. 8 is the insert 27 from Fig. 7 in two different orientations. The cup holes 29 for fastening the door 28 point to the right and to the left, so that both sides of the insert 27 can be used. In the right-hand view, Fig.8 shows that the insert 27 is screwed to the top and bottom flanking shelf boards 6 with two diagonally arranged screw connections 32. This allows the insert to be subsequently rotated to provide a different stop without having to drill additional holes in the shelf boards 6.

[0062] The door 28 of all drawers 27 shown here is adjusted in height to cover the height of the drawer 27 as well as the thickness of the flanking shelves 6. This creates a particularly attractive appearance. List of reference symbols 1 shelving system 2 first shelf module 3 second shelf module 4 Rear wall 5 Front 6 shelf 7 Level 8 Level 9 Level 10 levels 11 Level 12 levels 13 grids 14 Distance 15 upper edge 16 top level 17 Distance 18 lower edge 19 lowest level 20 distance 21 Functional element 22 pages 23 Page 24 Back 25 Fastening device 26 Distance device 27 Insert 28 Door 29 pot hole 30 screw 31 cones 32 screw connection QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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[0000] DE 10 2011 018 195 A1

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Claims

[1] Shelving system (1) comprising at least one first shelving module (2) and at least one second shelving module (3), wherein each shelving module (2, 3) comprises at least one rear wall (4) with shelves (6) arranged on the front side (5) of the rear wall (4), wherein the shelves (6) are arranged on the shelving modules (2, 3) in different levels (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) in a predetermined grid (13), characterized by that the first shelf module (2) and the second shelf module (3) are of identical design and that the second shelf module (3) is arranged next to the first shelf module (2) in the installed state of the shelf system (1) and rotated by 180° to the first shelf module (2), wherein the shelves (6) on the shelf modules (2, 3) are arranged in such a way that the grid (13) of the first shelf module (2) in the installed state of the shelf system (1) is continued by the second shelf module (3) rotated by 180°. [2] Shelving system (1) according to claim 1, wherein the first shelf module (2) and the second shelf module (3) are arranged flush with one another. [3] Shelving system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a distance (14) from an upper edge (15) of a shelving module (2, 3) to the uppermost level (16) and a distance (17) from a lower edge (18) of a shelving module (2, 3) to the lowest level (19) are equal. [4] Shelving system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the levels (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) of shelves (6) are each arranged at an equal distance (20) from one another. [5] Shelving system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the levels (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) of shelves (6) are each arranged at a mirror-image distance from one another. [6] Shelving system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the shelves (6) of adjacent levels (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) are arranged offset from one another. [7] Shelving system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein each second level (8, 10, 12) comprises one more shelf (6) than the previous or next level (7, 9, 11). [8] Shelving system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein each of the next but one levels (7, 9, 11; 8, 10, 12) is of the same design. [9] Shelving system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one shelf board (6) of a level (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) provides at least one functional element (21) for at least one shelf board (6) of a level (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) below. [10] Shelving system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one shelf board (6) of a level (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) of the second shelf module (3) provides at least one functional element (21) for at least one shelf board (6) of a level (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) below the first shelf module (2). [11] Shelving system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least two first shelving modules (2) and / or at least two second shelving modules (3) are provided, wherein the first shelving modules (2) are shelving modules (2) arranged one below the other and wherein the second shelving modules (3) are each arranged next to a first shelving module (2). [12] Shelving system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one second shelving module (3) adjoins a first shelving module (2) on both sides (22, 23) and / or that at least one first shelving module (2) adjoins a second shelving module (3) on both sides (22, 23). [13] Shelving system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one fastening device (25) is provided on the rear side (24) of the rear wall (4). [14] Shelving system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one spacer device (26) is provided on the rear side (24) of the rear wall (4). [15] Shelving system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one insert (27) is inserted between at least two shelves (6) of two levels (7, 9; 8, 10; 9, 11; 10, 12). [16] Shelving system (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the insert (27) is fixed laterally by at least two shelves (6). [17] Shelving system (1) according to one of the two preceding claims, wherein at least one door (28) is provided for the insert (27). [18] Shelving system (1) according to one of the three preceding claims, wherein the door (28) covers the insert (27) and the shelves (6) delimiting the insert (27) at the top and bottom.

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