Angle-adjustable shelf bracket

Abstract

The adjustable angle shelf bracket is characterized by the fact that the angle between the wall and the shelf can be individually adjusted. It is manufactured from three stamped components made of ST 37 steel: the base module (1), the shelf bracket (2), and the rotary knob (3). The basic module (1) is manufactured with a mounting for existing shelving systems or with a direct wall bracket. In addition to the wall bracket, it includes two holes in the upper area for attaching the subsequent elements (2), (3). The shelf support (2), with partial teeth on the underside, is manufactured as a rectangle with a chamfer in the lower, front segment and a perforation in the upper rear area. A welded rectangular bracket is attached above the teeth to serve as a guide for the rotary knob (3). The shelf support is fastened to the base module with a rotatable cold rivet. The rotary knob (3) is manufactured in a circular shape with partial toothing aligned with the shelf support (2) and a bore at the top. It serves to adjust the angle and is attached to the base module with a rotatable cold rivet. The rotary knob (3) is held in position by the rectangular support and the base module and offers variable adjustment.

Description

Description 0001

[0001] Shelf support systems generally consist of two permanently connected modules, the so-called wall bracket and the shelf support, or a floor support module that is inserted into a wall mounting rail, connected via a module connector. Formed stamped metal parts, typically ST 37, are used for this. The bracket and the module for the connector are attached to the wall using a screw and dowel system. These systems are always mounted between the wall and the shelf support at a 90-degree angle. On sloping walls (single-family home with one upper floor and / or attic) that do not allow 90-degree installation, attaching a shelf using the existing brackets is not possible. Description 0002

[0002] The new design of the shelf support systems includes a free adjustment of the angle between the wall and the shelf, which existing support systems do not have. It is suitable for the installation of permanently connected support systems as well as plug-in systems. The newly created support systems can be easily installed on sloping walls and can be adjusted to a straight support of the shelf using the control unit on the invention (see Fig. ) Description 0003

[0003] The shelf bracket is made of steel using a stamping process. It consists of three modules. The wall mounting module for permanent wall mounting with a perforated plate with holes for attaching a screw-dowel system to the wall or as a plug-in module for existing shelving systems (see Fig. ). The elongated shelf support has a toothing in the lower area to guide the adjustment unit. Furthermore, a guide for the adjustment unit is firmly integrated into the support (see Fig. ). The round control unit would be the third module for adjusting the height of the ragal holder (see Fig. The control unit is riveted to the base module (for wall mounting) and is rotatably attached. Description 0004

[0004] The load capacity of the developed shelf bracket is almost equivalent to that of existing shelf support systems with the same material thickness. Versions with a minimum 4 mm thick material achieve similar load values. A material thickness of less than 4 mm provides too small a support surface and is unsuitable for this application. Commercially available shelf brackets are also generally designed with a minimum thickness of 4 mm to ensure adequate load capacity. The bracket systems were designed for sloped mounting on the upper floors of buildings, primarily for residential use. The sloped walls are generally lightweight walls, which limit the load on the shelves anyway.

Claims

[1] The angle variable shelf holder is characterized by The angle can be individually adjusted between the wall and the shelf. It is made of three stamped ST 37 steel components: the base module (1), the shelf support (2), and the rotary control (3). The base module (1) is manufactured with a mounting bracket for existing shelving systems or with a direct wall mount. In addition to the wall mount, it includes two holes in the upper section for attaching the subsequent elements (2), (3). The shelf support (2) with partial toothing on the underside is manufactured as a rectangular section with a bevel in the lower, front segment and a perforation in the upper, rear section. It has a welded rectangular bracket above the toothing as a guide element for the rotary control (3). The shelf support is attached to the base module with a rotatable cold rivet. The rotary control (3) is manufactured in a circular shape with partial toothing that matches the shelf bracket (2) and a bore at the top. It is used to adjust the angle and is attached to the base module with a rotatable cold rivet. The rotary control (3) is held in position by the rectangular bracket and the base module and offers variable adjustment. [2] The angle-variable shelf support according to claim 1 is characterized by that all components (1), (2), (3) are made of a material thickness of 4 mm or greater. This increases the strength of the shelf bracket. For direct wall mounting or via element mounting on existing shelving systems. After wall mounting or element mounting of the shelf bracket, the angle can be adjusted using the rotary control (3). The rotary element (3) is adjusted so that the bracket, and thus also the subsequent shelf, is plumb, horizontal. [3] The protection claims according to two of the preceding claims enable the use of the angle-variable shelf brackets to utilize entire, sloping walls above the jamb of a house with a shelf or a wall of shelves. In the case of the entire sloping wall, the shelf brackets are integrated into known rail systems and allow multiple shelves to be mounted horizontally above and next to each other.

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