Shelf for a cabinet intended to hold bottles

Abstract

Shelf for a cabinet intended to receive bottles Shelf (2), comprising a row (41) of supports (40) supported by a frame (20), sliding and aligned in a transverse direction (Y). Each support comprises cradles (45) aligned parallel to the same longitudinal direction (X) to form a column (46). Each cradle of one of the supports is aligned with a cradle of the other supports in the transverse direction to form a line (47). Each support can individually support a bottle in a longitudinal position, where the bottle is arranged on the column of cradles, forming transverse wedges (48) preventing the bottle from rolling. The supports can collectively support the bottle in a transverse position, where the bottle is arranged on one of the lines (47) of cradles forming longitudinal wedges (49) preventing the bottle from rolling. Figure for abstract: Figure 4

Description

Title of the invention: Shelf for a cabinet intended to hold bottles

[0001] The present invention relates to a shelf for a cabinet intended to receive bottles, and a cabinet comprising such a shelf.

[0002] A refrigerated cabinet is known comprising shelves, on each of which glass bottles, in particular containing alcoholic beverages, such as wine or champagne, can be placed for storage. Such a cabinet is generally refrigerated to a temperature corresponding to that which would prevail in a cellar, ideal for storing this type of beverage. Such a cabinet generally has a glass door so that the bottles it contains are visible from the outside.

[0003] Bottles can have different shapes and dimensions, depending on their capacity, but also on other criteria, such as their geographical origin or depending on the type of beverage they contain. For example, a Bordeaux wine bottle has a body that is traditionally cylindrical, with a relatively short shoulder, while a Burgundy wine bottle has a longer, tapered shoulder. Comparatively, a champagne bottle may have a larger diameter and shorter body, with a longer neck, for the same capacity.

[0004] In order to be able to adapt to the shapes of the bottles, a known shelf comprises individual supports, each of which is capable of receiving a single bottle. The known shelf comprises a frame, onto which each support is snap-fittable so that it can be added to or removed from the shelf. In addition, the frame allows several positions for each support, so that the distribution of the supports on the shelf adapts to the different bottle formats. For example, if a bottle with a large diameter body is to be received, the supports can be spaced further apart to provide the necessary space for this bottle. This known shelf also allows the bottles to be positioned, as desired, in a longitudinal direction or in a transverse direction.However, to arrange the bottle in a transverse direction, it is necessary to first mount an adapter on the shelf, the adapter receiving the support in the transverse direction to support the bottle in the transverse direction.

[0005] Although this known shelf generally gives satisfaction, its main disadvantages are that it can be tedious to assemble and disassemble the supports and adapters. In addition, once disassembled, the supports and adapters must be stored and can be lost.

[0006] An aim of the invention is therefore to propose a new shelf which, while remaining adaptable to different bottle formats, is more convenient to use, allows the bottles to be oriented in two directions, and for which no part risks being lost.

[0007] For this purpose, the invention relates to a shelf, for a cabinet intended to receive bottles, the shelf comprising a frame and at least one row of supports, which are supported by the frame, which are aligned in a transverse direction parallel to the frame. According to the invention, the supports of said at least one row are sliding relative to the frame, and relative to each other, in the transverse direction. Each support of said at least one row comprises cradles, the cradles of the same support being aligned parallel to the same longitudinal direction parallel to the frame, to form a column of cradles, and each cradle of one of the supports of said at least one row being aligned with one of the cradles of the other supports of said at least one row in the transverse direction to form a line of cradles.Each support of said at least one row is configured to individually support a bottle in a longitudinal position, where the bottle is arranged on the column of cradles of said support being oriented parallel to the longitudinal direction, the column of cradles forming transverse wedges between which the bottle, in the longitudinal position, is received, to prevent the bottle from rolling in the transverse direction out of the column of cradles. The supports of said at least one row are configured to collectively support the bottle in a transverse position, where the bottle is arranged on one of the lines of cradles of said supports, being oriented parallel to the transverse direction, said line of cradles forming longitudinal wedges between which the bottle, in the transverse position, is received, to prevent the bottle from rolling in the longitudinal direction out of the line of cradles..

[0008] An idea underlying the invention is to provide that the supports can be slid relative to each other and relative to the frame, so that, when a bottle is to be arranged in the longitudinal position on one of the supports, the position of the other supports of said at least one row relative to this support can be modified to adapt to the size of the bottle and possibly allow other bottles to be received. In addition, the same supports allow the bottles to be positioned in the longitudinal position, but also in the transverse position without having to be dismantled and without their orientation having to be modified. The fact that the supports are slidable to adapt to the bottles received and are able to receive the bottles in the longitudinal position and in the transverse position allows the shelf to be versatile while avoiding having to dismantle the supports, which prevents them from being lost.Moreover, it is advantageously anticipated that the . supports are not removable from the frame to prevent them from being lost.

[0009] The shelf is intended to receive bottles in that each support is capable and intended to individually support a bottle in the longitudinal position, and in that the supports are collectively capable and intended to collectively support a bottle in the transverse position. This does not prevent the shelf from being used to receive objects other than bottles, in particular provided that these objects adapt to the shape of the supports. For example, it may be provided that each support is configured to individually support a can, or another cylindrical or elongated object, in a longitudinal position, where the can, or other object, is arranged on the column of cradles of said support while being oriented parallel to the longitudinal direction. Then, the can or other object is received between the transverse wedges, to prevent it from rolling or falling out of the column of cradles.The supports of said at least one row are also capable of collectively supporting the can or other object in a transverse position, where the can or other object is arranged on one of the lines of cradles of said supports, being oriented parallel to the transverse direction. The can or other object is then arranged between the longitudinal wedges, which prevent it from rolling out of the line of cradles. The objects received by the shelf are preferably drinks or other food products.

[0010] Preferably, for each column of cradles, the transverse wedges are distributed in exactly two columns of transverse wedges spaced apart and parallel to the longitudinal direction, the two columns of transverse wedges being configured to receive the bottle between them when the bottle is arranged on the column of cradles in the longitudinal position.

[0011] Preferably, for each line of cradles, the longitudinal wedges are distributed along exactly two lines of longitudinal wedges spaced apart and parallel to the transverse direction, the two lines of longitudinal wedges being configured to receive the bottle between them when the bottle is arranged on the line of cradles in the transverse position.

[0012] Preferably, each cradle comprises two longitudinal cylindrical surfaces, each longitudinal cylindrical surface connecting two of the transverse wedges of the cradle and being configured to receive the bottle while the bottle is in the longitudinal position.

[0013] Preferably, each cradle comprises two transverse cylindrical surfaces, each transverse cylindrical surface connecting two of the longitudinal wedges of the cradle and being configured to receive the bottle while the bottle is in the transverse position, the two transverse cylindrical surfaces being separated by the two longitudinal cylindrical surfaces and the two longitudinal cylindrical surfaces tudinal being separated by the two transverse cylindrical surfaces.

[0014] Preferably, each support is attached to the frame in a non-removable manner.

[0015] Preferably, each support of said at least one row comprises a first sliding end and a second sliding end which are opposite in the longitudinal direction. Preferably, for said at least one row of supports, the frame comprises a first rail and a second rail, which are parallel to the transverse direction. Preferably, each support of said at least one row is slidable relative to the frame parallel to the transverse direction, in that each first sliding end is guided in sliding by the first rail, and in that each second sliding end is guided in sliding by the second rail.

[0016] Preferably, the frame comprises a first transverse stop, which connects the first rail to the second rail, and a second transverse stop, which connects the first rail to the second rail, said at least one row of supports being arranged between the first transverse stop and the second transverse stop parallel to the transverse direction, so that the first transverse stop and the second transverse stop limit between them the sliding of the supports of said at least one row relative to the frame. Preferably, the supports of said at least one row of supports are captive to the frame, being captive to the first rail, the second rail, the first transverse stop and the second transverse stop.

[0017] Preferably, two rows of supports are provided.

[0018] Preferably, for each support, at least three cradles are provided.

[0019] The subject of the invention is a cabinet, comprising: the shelf as defined above, the frame comprising a first longitudinal member and a second longitudinal member between which said at least one row of supports is arranged, the first longitudinal member and the second longitudinal member being parallel to the longitudinal direction; and an enclosure, comprising a first side wall and a second side wall between which the shelf is arranged, the shelf being supported by the enclosure, in that the first side wall supports the first longitudinal member and in that the second side wall supports the second longitudinal member.

[0020] The invention will appear more clearly on reading the description which follows, given solely by way of non-limiting example, and made with reference to the appended drawings in which:

[0021] - [Fig.l] is a partial perspective view of a cabinet comprising a shelf according to one embodiment of the invention, wherein the shelf is in a retracted position and receives bottles in a first arrangement.

[0022] - [Fig.2] is a view similar to that of [Fig.l] where the shelf is in a extended position and receives bottles according to a second arrangement.

[0023] - [Fig.3] is a view similar to that of figures 1 and 2, where the shelf is shown alone, receiving bottles according to a third arrangement.

[0024] - [Fig.4] is a top view of the shelf of the previous figures, where supports are positioned according to a first configuration.

[0025] - [Fig.5] is a view similar to that of [Fig.4], where the supports are positioned according to a second configuration.

[0026] - [Fig.6] is a partial sectional view of [Fig.5], along the section line VI- VI.

[0027] - [Fig.7] is a perspective view of one of the supports of the preceding figures, represented alone.

[0028] Figures 1 and 2 show a cabinet 1 receiving bottles 3A and / or bottles 3B. The cabinet 1 comprises one or more shelves, including a shelf 2 shown in Figures 1 to 6. The shelf 2, constituting a shelf of the cabinet, is configured to support all or part of the bottles 3A and / or the bottles 3B received in the cabinet 1.

[0029] A longitudinal direction X, a transverse direction Y and a height direction Z are defined, which are perpendicular to each other and fixed relative to the shelf 2. When the shelf 2 is mounted in the cabinet 1, the directions X and Y are horizontal and the direction Z is vertical and directed upwards.

[0030] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the cabinet 1 comprises an enclosure 11, which is generally parallelepiped in shape along the X, Y and Z directions. The enclosure 11 comprises a side wall 12 and a side wall 13 which are distant and perpendicular to the transverse direction Y. The enclosure 11 comprises a bottom wall 14 perpendicular to the X direction, connecting the walls 12 and 13. The enclosure 11 comprises a bottom wall and a top wall which are distant, not shown, perpendicular to the Z direction. The bottom wall connects the walls 12, 13 and 14. The top wall connects the walls 12, 13 and 14. The bottom wall is connected to the top wall by the walls 12, 13 and 14.

[0031] To close a front opening delimited by the walls 12 and 13 and by the bottom wall and the top wall, the enclosure 11 comprises a door, preferably glazed, not shown. The door is perpendicular to the direction X and opposite the bottom wall 14 when the door is in a closed position. The door can be opened to introduce or extract one or more of the bottles 3A and / or 3B. For this purpose, the door is preferably hinged relative to the walls of the enclosure 11, pivoting around an axis parallel to the direction Z.

[0032] The cabinet 1 is preferably refrigerated, that is to say that it comprises an integrated refrigerating machine, producing cold inside the enclosure 11 with respect to the outside, to maintain the interior of the enclosure at a temperature of setpoint. The refrigeration machine includes, for example, a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve and an evaporator, within which a refrigerant fluid circulates successively in a closed circuit. For example, the setpoint temperature is a temperature corresponding to that which would be obtained in a cellar, for example between 10 and 14°C (degrees Celsius).

[0033] Overall, the shelf 2 extends perpendicular to the X and Y directions, and is of much less thickness in the Z direction, like a tray. The shelf 2 is arranged between the side walls 12 and 13, so as to connect them in the Y direction. The enclosure 11 supports the shelf 2 by means of the side walls 12 and 13. The shelf 2 is arranged between the lower wall and the upper wall, in the Z direction.

[0034] As shown in [Fig.l], when the shelf 2 is in a retracted position, the shelf 2 is disposed inside the enclosure 11, being supported by the enclosure 11. In the retracted position, the shelf 2 extends from the door to the back wall 14, opposite the direction X. As shown in [Fig.2], when the door is open, the shelf 2 can be slid relative to the enclosure 11, to an extended position, where the shelf 2 is moved in the direction X relative to its retracted position, the shelf 2 having passed through the front opening to protrude outside the enclosure 11 and being spaced from the back wall 14.

[0035] Each bottle 3A and 3B contains a beverage, in particular an alcoholic beverage such as wine or champagne. Each bottle 3A and 3B comprises a body 31, a shoulder 32, a neck 33 and a neck 34 which are centered on the same axis B3 and which follow one another along this axis B. The body 31, the shoulder 32, the neck 33 and the neck 34 have, for example, a shape of revolution around the axis B3. The body 31, the shoulder 32, the neck 33 and the neck 34 are generally formed in a single piece from the same continuous material, for example glass. The neck 34 is closed by a stopper, for example made of cork or a material imitating cork, so that the beverage remains enclosed in the bottle 3A or 3B.

[0036] The cabinet 1 can accommodate bottles that have different shapes. For example, figures 1 and 2 show that the bottles 3A have a first shape, for example bottles of Burgundy wine. The bottles 3A are arranged on the shelf 2. For example, [Fig. 3] shows that the bottles 3B have a second shape distinct from that of the bottles 3A. The bottles 3B are for example bottles of champagne, arranged on the shelf 2, shown outside the cabinet 1. The shape of the bottles 3A differs from that of the bottles 3B for example concerning a diameter of the body 31, a diameter of which is smaller for the bottles 3A than for the bottles 3B and for example concerning a height of the bottle, measured from a base of the body 31 to an opposite end formed by the neck 34, the height being smaller for the bottles 3A than for the bottles 3B. Bottles of other shapes than those of the present example can be arranged on the shelf 2, the shelf 2 being able to receive bottles of different shapes relative to each other.

[0037] As best seen in Figures 4 and 5, the shelf 2 comprises a frame 20 and at least one row 41 of supports 40. The frame 20 serves to support the supports 40. The supports 40 serve to support the bottles 3A and / or 3B.

[0038] Overall, the frame 20 is perpendicular to the Z direction. The X and Y directions are parallel to the frame 20. The X, Y and Z directions are defined as fixed relative to the frame 20. The frame 20 advantageously comprises two longitudinal members 21 and 22. The longitudinal members 21 and 22 are parallel to the X direction and are arranged in the same plane, perpendicular to the Z direction. The longitudinal member 22 is arranged in the Y direction relative to the longitudinal member 21. In order for the shelf 2 to be supported by the enclosure 11, the longitudinal member 21 is supported by the wall 12 and the longitudinal member 22 is supported by the wall 13. Preferably, it is by means of the longitudinal members 21 and 22 that the shelf 2 is slidable relative to the enclosure 11. For example, a first slide 28 is provided, fixed to the wall 12, which receives at sliding the spar 21, and a second slide, fixed to the wall 13, which receives the spar 22 in sliding fashion, in the direction X.The second slide is not visible in the figures but is similar to the first slide 28. .

[0039] The frame 20 advantageously comprises rails, distributed in pairs, each pair comprising a first rail 23 and a second rail 24. As many pairs of rails 23 and 24 are provided as there are rows 41 of supports 40. Preferably, a minimum of two rails is provided, i.e. a single pair, when there is a single row 4L. The present example provides four rails, i.e. two pairs, since there are two rows 41 of supports 40. For each pair, the rail 23 is arranged in the X direction relative to the rail 24.

[0040] Each rail 23 and 24 is parallel to the transverse direction Y and connects the side members 21 and 22. The rails 23 and 24 are advantageously arranged in the same plane perpendicular to the direction Z.

[0041] The side members 21 and 22 and the rails 23 and 24 are fixed relative to each other, being attached to each other at their intersections.

[0042] Preferably, the supports 40 are identical to each other. In the present example, each row 41 is made up of six supports 40. However, it is possible to provide a number of supports 40 other than six for each row 41, at least two supports 40 for the same row 4L

[0043] The supports 40 belong to the same row 41 in that the supports 40 are distributed successively along the Y direction, being arranged side by side. Otherwise said, for each row 41, the supports 40 are aligned along the Y direction, that is to say are distributed along a line parallel to the Y direction, whatever the sliding position of the supports 40. For each row 41, the supports 40 are arranged, along the Y direction, between the side members 21 and 22 and, along the X direction, between the rail 23 and the rail 24 of the pair of rails associated with this row, whatever the sliding position of the supports 40.

[0044] For each row 41, the supports 40 are supported by the frame 20 via the rails 23 and 24 assigned to this row 41. Each support 40 is sliding relative to the frame 20 parallel to the direction Y. Preferably, each support 40 comprises a sliding end 43 and a sliding end 44, which are opposite each other, being aligned in the longitudinal direction X. The end 43 is arranged in the longitudinal direction X relative to the end 44. For each support 40, the end 43 and the rail 23 associated with the row 41 concerned cooperate mechanically to guide a sliding of the support 40 relative to the frame 20, in the transverse direction Y.For each support 40, the end 44 and the rail 24 associated with the row 41 concerned cooperate mechanically to guide the sliding of the support 40 relative to the frame 20, in the transverse direction Y, in addition to the guidance carried out by the end 43 and the rail 23. The support 40 therefore connects the rail 23 to the rail 24 by being attached to it by the ends 43 and 44. By means of the ends 43 and 44 and the rails 23 and 24, each support 40 is sliding relative to the frame 20 in the direction Y.

[0045] For example, as shown in [Fig. 6], it is possible to provide that the rail 23 has a hollow shape, open in the direction of the support 40, to receive the end 43. It is possible to provide that the rail 24 has a hollow shape, open in the direction of the support 40, to receive the end 44. Alternatively, it could be provided that the ends 43 and 44 have a hollow shape to receive the rails 23 and 24. In any event, it is preferentially provided that, apart from the clearance, the mechanical cooperation between the rails 23 and 24 and the ends 43 and 44 prevents a movement of the support 40 parallel to the direction X, in both directions, and prevents a movement of the support 40 parallel to the direction Z, in both directions, prevents any rotation of the support 40, and allows a movement of the support 40 exclusively in the direction Y, in both directions.

[0046] For each row 41, for each support 40 which is arranged immediately between two other supports 40 of the same row 41, the movement of said support 40 in the direction Y, that is to say the sliding, is limited by said two other supports 40.

[0047] For each row 41, the spar 21 advantageously forms a stop transverse 25, which connects the rails 23 and 24 together and the side member 22 advantageously forms a transverse stop 26, which connects the rails 23 and 24 together. For each row 41, all the supports 40 are arranged between the transverse stops 25 and 26, in the transverse direction Y. The stops 25 and 26 limit the sliding of the supports 40 of the row 41 in the direction Y, in both directions. For each row 41, the support 40 which is closest to the rail 23 is limited in its movement in the direction Y by the transverse stop 25 and the support 40 which is adjacent to it. For each row 41, the support 40 which is closest to the rail 24 is limited in its movement in the direction Y by the transverse stop 26 and the support 40 which is adjacent to it.

[0048] Overall, each support 40 is sliding relative to the frame 20 independently of the other supports 40, in particular those of the same row 41, the sliding of each support 40 being either limited by one of the transverse stops 25 or 26 and the neighboring support 40 belonging to the same row 41, or by two neighboring supports 40 belonging to the same row. For this, in particular, each support 40 is not attached to the other supports 40. It is therefore possible to move one of the supports 40 without moving the others. For this, it is provided that the transverse stops 25 and 26 are distant from each other by a length, measured in the direction Y, which exceeds the sum of the respective widths of the supports 40 of the same row 41, the respective width of each support 40 being measured in the direction Y.

[0049] The fact that each support 40 is slidable relative to the frame 20 and to the other supports 40 of the same row 41, a user can modify the arrangement of the supports 40 of the row 41 between the stops 25 and 26, by sliding each support 40 to a desired position for this support 40, in the direction Y. Modifying the arrangement of the supports 40 is therefore carried out without having to separate the supports 40 from the frame 20, which is particularly convenient in use and avoids losing the supports 40.

[0050] Insofar as the rails 23 and 24 exclusively allow the sliding movement of the supports 40 in the direction Y and the stops 25 and 26 limit this sliding in both directions in the direction Y, the supports 40 are captive to the frame 20, that is to say are non-removable, being captive both to the rails 23 and 24 and to the stops 25 and 26. It is understood that the supports 40 are captive to the frame 20 in that the supports 40 are not separable from the frame 20 during use of the shelf 2, regardless of whether bottles are placed on the shelf 2 or not. This excludes in particular the possibility that the support 40 can be separated from the frame 20 without a tool, in particular by unclipping the support 40 from the frame 20, in that the support 40 and the frame 20 are not mutually snapped together here. This does not exclude that the support 40 can be separated from the frame 20 under particular conditions which do not fall within the conventional use of the shelf, for example for maintenance or repair of the shelf 2. These particular conditions include for example disassembly of a part of the frame 20, deterioration of the frame 20, destruction of the frame 20, disassembly of a part of the support 40, deterioration of the support 40 or destruction of the support 40, which would be likely to allow the separation of the support 40 and the frame 20 from each other.

[0051] Each support 40 comprises several cradles 45, here three cradles 45. Preferably, each support 40 has the same number of cradles 45 as the other supports 40. A number of cradles 45 other than three can be provided for each support 40. It is by means of the cradles 45 that the shelf 2 supports the bottles 3A or 3B. Each cradle 45 is therefore formed on the surface of the support 40, being turned in the direction Z, so that the bottle can be placed resting on one or more of the cradles 45, in the opposite direction to the direction Z. The cradles 45 belonging to the supports 40 of the same row 41 are arranged in the same plane perpendicular to the direction Z.

[0052] Whatever the number of cradles 45, all the cradles 45 of the same support 40 are advantageously arranged between the ends 43 and 44, that is to say between the rails 23 and 24 guiding the support 40, in the direction X. It is provided that the cradles 45 and the ends 43 and 44 of the same support 40 are fixed relative to each other, by being attached to each other and / or by being formed by a single piece in one piece, as is the case in the example illustrated.

[0053] For each support 40, the cradles 45 are aligned parallel to the longitudinal direction X of the frame 20, thus forming a column 46 of cradles 45, the column 46 being parallel to the direction X. Each support 40 therefore comprises its own column 46 of cradles 45, parallel to the same longitudinal direction X, the columns 46 therefore being parallel to each other. Preferably, for each support 40, there follow one another along the direction X, the end 44, a first cradle 45, a following cradle 45, and so on up to the last of the cradles 45 of the column, and the end 43. For each row 41, there are therefore as many columns 46 as there are supports 40, namely for example six columns 46.

[0054] For each row 41 of supports 40, each cradle 45 of one of the supports 40 is aligned with one of the respective cradles 45 of each other support 40 of the row 41, along the transverse direction Y, to thus form a line 47 of cradles 45, parallel to the direction Y. For each row 41, the same number of lines 47 is therefore obtained as the number of cradles 45 for each support 40, that is to say, in the present example, three lines 47, since each support 40 comprises three cradles 45. The lines 47 are parallel to each other and to the direction Y. The lines 47 are distributed along the direction X.

[0055] Ultimately, for each row 41 of supports 40, a grid of cradles 45 belonging to the supports 40 is obtained, said cradles 45 being distributed according to columns 46, with as many columns 46 as supports 40, and according to lines 47, with as many lines 47 as cradles 45 per support 40. The spacing between the columns 46 is adjustable, by sliding the supports 40 relative to each other. The spacing between the lines 47 is fixed.

[0056] The cradles 45 are configured so that each bottle can be received on the shelf 2, either in a position called the “longitudinal position”, where the axis B3 of the bottle is parallel to the longitudinal direction X, or in another position called the “transverse position”, where the axis B3 of the bottle is parallel to the transverse direction Y. In Figures 1 and 3, all the bottles 3A and 3B are arranged in a longitudinal position. In [Fig. 2], two of the bottles 3A are in a transverse position, while all the other bottles are in a longitudinal position. Arranging the bottles in a longitudinal position generally makes it possible to place a large number of bottles on the shelf 2.However, it may be advantageous to place all or part of the bottles in a transverse position, in particular when these bottles have an atypical geometry or size and / or to highlight these bottles, since a label of the bottle, generally affixed to the body 31, can then be made visible from the front opening or through the glass door.

[0057] To arrange the bottle in a longitudinal position, it is arranged on only one of the supports 40, by resting the body 31 of the bottle on at least one of the cradles 45, or even several cradles 45 belonging to the same column 46. In other words, each support 40 is able to individually support one of the bottles, while the bottle is in the longitudinal position, with said bottle arranged on the column 46 of cradles 45 of this support 40. Said bottle is then oriented parallel to the direction X, in particular its axis B3. The bottle is then centered on the cradles 45, that is to say that the axis B3 is included in a plane perpendicular to the direction Y which passes through the cradles 45 in their center.

[0058] To arrange the bottle in a transverse position, it is arranged on several supports 40 at the same time belonging to the same row 41, by resting the body 31 of the bottle on at least one of the cradles 45, or even several cradles 45 belonging to the same line 47. In other words, the supports 40 of the same row 41 are configured to collectively support one of the bottles, while the bottle is in the transverse position, with said bottle arranged on one of the lines 47 of cradles 45 collectively defined by these supports 40. Said bottle is then oriented parallel to the direction Y, in particular its axis B3. The bottle is then centered on the cradles 45, that is to say that the axis B3 is included in a plane perpendicular to the direction X which crosses the cradles 45 in their center.

[0059] Since the supports 40 of the row 41 are sliding relative to each other and relative to the frame 20, the user can adapt the arrangement of the supports 40 of the row 41 in the Y direction to be able to arrange several bottles side by side in a longitudinal position, each bottle being arranged on one of the supports 40. In particular, the supports 40 can be moved apart from each other to be able to arrange one or more bottles, the body 31 of which has a large diameter, side by side in a longitudinal position. In particular, the supports 40 can be brought closer to each other to arrange one or more bottles, the body 31 of which has a smaller diameter, side by side in a longitudinal position. When all the bottles to be arranged side by side in the row 41 have a body 31 of similar diameter, it is possible to choose to position the supports 40 in an equitably distributed manner in the Y direction.As shown for example in Figures 1, 3 and 4, it is possible to choose to arrange the supports 40 of the first row 41 offset from the supports 40 of the second row 41, which makes it possible to arrange the bottles in a longitudinal position side by side on the two rows 41, the bottles of the first row 41 having their necks 34 oriented in the direction of the second row 41 and the bottles of the second row 41 having their necks 34 oriented in the direction of the first row 41, the necks 34 of the bottles of the first row 41 being received between the necks 34 of the bottles of the second row 41. This is particularly advantageous for storing a large number of bottles even if the bottles are of considerable height.In particular, the supports 40 can be distributed regularly along the Y direction, by positioning the supports 40 of a first of the rows 41 in an offset manner relative to the supports 40 of the second row 41, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, for example when the bodies 31 have the same diameter and the bottles are of a high height. According to another example, the supports 40 of the first of the rows 41 can be distributed regularly along the Y direction, and of the second row 41 in an irregular manner along the Y direction, that is to say with supports 40 grouped together and other supports more spaced apart from each other, as shown in [Fig. 5]. This makes it possible to adapt the shelf 2 to the geometry and arrangement of the bottles. As shown in [Fig. 2], some bottles can be arranged in a transverse position while the others are in a longitudinal position.

[0060] All these examples show that the shelf 2 is particularly versatile and gives complete freedom in the arrangement of the bottles.

[0061] Each cradle 45 has a particular structure, described below, which allows it to receive the bottle, as desired, in longitudinal arrangement and in transverse position.

[0062] Preferably, as best seen in [Fig.7], each cradle 45 comprises two pairs of transverse wedges 48 and two pairs of longitudinal wedges 49. However, a different number of shims 48 and 49 may be chosen, with at least one pair of transverse shims 48 and one pair of longitudinal shims 49 for each cradle 45.

[0063] As shown in Figures 4 and 7, for each column 46 of cradles 45, the transverse wedges 48 are distributed in exactly two columns 51 of transverse wedges 48, spaced from each other and parallel to the longitudinal direction X. For each pair of wedges 48, one of the wedges 48 belongs to one of the columns 51 while the other wedge 48 belongs to the other column 51. Preferably, for each pair of wedges 48, the two wedges 48 are aligned in the transverse direction Y. As a result, for each cradle 45, the wedges 48 are arranged in a square or a rectangle.

[0064] As an example, the body 31 of a bottle 3A is schematically shown in broken lines in [Fig. 7], with the bottle 3A in a longitudinal position on the support 40. As shown in [Fig. 7], the two columns 51 of transverse wedges 48 are configured to receive the bottle 3A between them, when the bottle 3A is arranged on the column 46 of cradles 45 in the longitudinal orientation. More precisely, each pair of wedges 48 receives the bottle 3A between said wedges 48. In the case where the body 31 of the bottle has a sufficiently large diameter, the wedges 48, belonging to several pairs of wedges 48, can come into contact with the body 31 of the bottle, on either side of the bottle, to prevent the bottle from rolling in the direction Y.In the case where the body 31 of the bottle has a smaller diameter, the wedges 48, belonging to several pairs of wedges 48, can remain distant from the body 31 of the bottle. However, the wedges 48 being arranged on either side of the bottle, the wedges 48 prevent the bottle from rolling in the direction Y out of the cradles 45 which receive it. In all cases, the bottle 3A is received in a stable manner on the column 46 of cradles 45, even if there are no other bottles adjacent to this bottle on the shelf 2.

[0065] As shown in Figures 4 and 7, for each line 47 of cradles 45, the longitudinal wedges 49 are distributed along exactly two lines 52 of longitudinal wedges 49, spaced from each other and parallel to the transverse direction Y. For each pair of wedges 49, one of the wedges 49 belongs to one of the lines 52 while the other wedge 49 belongs to the other line 52. Preferably, for each pair of wedges 49, the two wedges 49 are aligned along the longitudinal direction X. As a result, for each cradle 45, the wedges 49 are arranged in a square or a rectangle.

[0066] As an example, the body 31 of a bottle 3A is schematically shown in broken lines in [Fig. 6]. This bottle 3A is arranged in a transverse position on several supports 40 of the same row 41, even if only one support 40 is visible. in [Fig. 6]. As shown in [Fig. 6], the two lines 52 of longitudinal wedges 49 are configured to receive the bottle 3A between them, when the bottle 3A is arranged on the line 47 of cradles 45 in the transverse orientation. More precisely, each pair of wedges 49 receives the bottle 3A between said wedges 49. If the diameter of the body 31 of the bottle is sufficiently large, wedges 49, belonging to several pairs of wedges 49, can come into contact with the body 31 of the bottle 3A, on either side of the bottle 3A, to prevent the bottle from rolling in the longitudinal direction X. If the diameter of the body is smaller, the body 31 is arranged between the wedges 49 of several pairs, without necessarily being in contact with these wedges on either side of the bottle. In this situation, the wedges 49 still prevent the bottle from rolling in the X direction out of the cradles 45 which receive it.In any case, the bottle 3A is received stably on the line 47 of cradles 45, even if there are no other bottles adjacent to this bottle on the shelf 2.

[0067] As best seen in Figures 6 and 7, preferably, each cradle 45 advantageously comprises two longitudinal cylindrical surfaces 53 and two transverse cylindrical surfaces 54, which aim to further improve the stability of the bottle, when it is received on the cradles 45, respectively in the longitudinal position and in the transverse position. By "cylindrical surface", it is meant that the surface has the geometry of a portion of a cylinder with a circular base. In other words, it is a rounded hollow surface, the profile of the rounding of which is a portion of a cylinder.

[0068] The longitudinal cylindrical surfaces 53 of the same support 40 are all coaxial with the same longitudinal axis, parallel to the longitudinal direction X. It is thus understood that it is the portion of cylinder described by the surface 53 which is centered on this longitudinal axis. Each cylindrical surface 53 connects two of the transverse wedges 48 of the same pair of wedges 48 belonging to the same cradle 45. Each cylindrical surface 53 is formed in a hollow on the surface of the cradle 45, between these two wedges 48, to receive the bottle 3A and prevent it from rolling in the direction Y, while the bottle 3A is arranged in the longitudinal position on this support 40. Depending on the diameter of the body 31 of the bottle 3A, the surfaces 53 fit the body 31 of the bottle 3A more or less closely.When the bottle 3A is placed on the cradles 45 in a longitudinal position, the cylindrical surfaces 53 tend to center the bottle on the cradles 45 by gravity, in the direction Y.

[0069] The transverse cylindrical surfaces 54 of the same cradle 45 are coaxial with the same transverse axis, parallel to the transverse direction Y. It is thus understood that it is the portion of cylinder described by the surface 54 which is centered on this transverse axis. The transverse cylindrical surfaces 54 belonging to the cradles 45 of the same line 47 are coaxial with the same transverse axis, parallel to the transverse direction Y. Each cylindrical surface 54 connects two of the longitudinal wedges 49 of the same pair of wedges 49 belonging to the same cradle 45. Each cylindrical surface 54 is formed in a hollow on the surface of the cradle 45, between these two wedges 49, to receive the bottle 3A and prevent it from rolling in the direction X, while the bottle 3A is arranged in the transverse position on this support 40. Depending on the diameter of the body 31 of the bottle 3A, the surfaces 54 fit the body 31 of the bottle 3A more or less closely. When the bottle 3A is arranged on the cradles 45 in a transverse position, the cylindrical surfaces 54 tend to center the bottle on the cradles 45 by gravity, in the direction X.

[0070] For each cradle 45, the two transverse cylindrical surfaces 54 are separated by the two longitudinal cylindrical surfaces 53 and the two longitudinal cylindrical surfaces 53 are separated by the two transverse cylindrical surfaces 54. Consequently, the cradle 45 advantageously has a general cross-shaped form.

[0071] Any feature described for one of the embodiments or variants above is applicable to the other embodiments and variants described above, as long as technically feasible.

Claims

Claims

1. Shelf (2), for a cabinet (1) intended to receive bottles (3A, 3B), the shelf (2) comprising a frame (20) and at least one row (41) of supports (40), which are supported by the frame (20), which are aligned in a transverse direction (Y) parallel to the frame (20), the shelf (2) being characterized in that: • the supports (40) of said at least one row (41) are sliding relative to the frame (20), and relative to each other, in the transverse direction (Y); • each support (40) of said at least one row (41) comprises cradles (45), the cradles (45) of the same support (40) being aligned parallel to the same longitudinal direction (X) parallel to the frame (20), to form a column (46) of cradles (45), and each cradle (45) of one of the supports (40) of said at least one row (41) being aligned with one of the cradles (45) of the other supports (40) of said at least one row (41) in the transverse direction (Y) to form a line (47) of cradles (45); • each support (40) of said at least one row (41) is configured to individually support a bottle (3A, 3B) in a longitudinal position, where the bottle (3A, 3B) is arranged on the column (46) of cradles (45) of said support (40) while being oriented parallel to the longitudinal direction (X), the column (46) of cradles (45) forming transverse wedges (48) between which the bottle (3A, 3B), in the longitudinal position, is received, to prevent the bottle (3A, 3B) from rolling in the transverse direction (Y) out of the column (46) of cradles (45); and • the supports (40) of said at least one row (41) are configured to collectively support the bottle (3A, 3B) in a transverse position, where the bottle (3A, 3B) is arranged on one of the lines (47) of cradles (45) of said supports (40), being oriented parallel to the transverse direction (Y), said line (47) of cradles (45) forming longitudinal wedges (49) between which the bottle (3A, 3B), in the transverse position, is received, to prevent the bottle (3A, 3B) from rolling in the longitudinal direction (X) outside the line (47) of cradles (45).

2. Shelf (2) according to claim 1, in which, for each column (46) of cradles (45), the transverse wedges (48) are distributed in exactly two columns (51) of transverse wedges (48) spaced apart and parallel to the longitudinal direction (X), the two columns (51) of transverse wedges (48) being configured to receive the bottle (3A, 3B) between them when the bottle (3A, 3B) is arranged on the column (46) of cradles (45) in the longitudinal position.

3. Shelf (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, in which, for each line (47) of cradles (45), the longitudinal wedges (49) are distributed along exactly two lines (52) of longitudinal wedges (49) spaced apart and parallel to the transverse direction (Y), the two lines (52) of longitudinal wedges (49) being configured to receive the bottle (3A, 3B) between them when the bottle (3A, 3B) is arranged on the line (47) of cradles (45) in the transverse position.

4. A shelf (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each cradle (45) comprises: • two longitudinal cylindrical surfaces (53), each longitudinal cylindrical surface (53) connecting two of the transverse wedges (48) of the cradle (45) and being configured to receive the bottle (3A, 3B) while the bottle (3A, 3B) is in the longitudinal position; and • two transverse cylindrical surfaces (54), each transverse cylindrical surface (54) connecting two of the longitudinal wedges (49) of the cradle (45) and being configured to receive the bottle (3A, 3B) while the bottle (3A, 3B) is in the transverse position, the two transverse cylindrical surfaces (54) being separated by the two longitudinal cylindrical surfaces (53) and the two longitudinal cylindrical surfaces (53) being separated by the two transverse cylindrical surfaces (54).

5. A shelf (2) according to any preceding claim, wherein each bracket (40) is attached to the frame (20) in a manner

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7. non-removable. Shelf (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, in which: • each support (40) of said at least one row (41) comprises a first sliding end (43) and a second sliding end (44) which are opposite in the longitudinal direction (X); • for said at least one row (41) of supports (40), the frame (20) comprises a first rail (23) and a second rail (24), which are parallel to the transverse direction (Y); and • each support (40) of said at least one row (41) slides relative to the frame (20) parallel to the transverse direction (Y), in that: • each first sliding end (43) is guided in sliding by the first rail (23), and • each second sliding end (44) is guided in sliding by the second rail (24). Shelf (2) according to claim 6, in which: • the frame (20) comprises a first transverse stop (25), which connects the first rail (23) to the second rail (24), and a second transverse stop (26), which connects the first rail (23) to the second rail (24), said at least one row (41) of supports (40) being arranged between the first transverse stop (25) and the second transverse stop (26) parallel to the transverse direction (Y), so that the first transverse stop (25) and the second transverse stop (26) limit between them the sliding of the supports (40) of said at least one row (41) relative to the frame (20); and • the supports (40) of said at least one row (41) of supports (40) are captive to the frame (20), being captive to the first rail (23), the second rail (24), the first transverse stop (25) and the second transverse stop (26).

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10. Shelf (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, in which two rows (41) of supports (40) are provided. Shelf (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, in which, for each support (40), at least three cradles (45) are provided. Cabinet (1), comprising: • the shelf (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, the frame (20) comprising a first spar (21) and a second spar (22) between which said at least one row (41) of supports (40) is arranged, the first spar (21) and the second spar (22) being parallel to the longitudinal direction (X); and • an enclosure (11), comprising a first side wall (12) and a second side wall (13) between which the shelf (2) is arranged, the shelf (2) being supported by the enclosure (11), in that the first side wall (12) supports the first longitudinal member (21) and in that the second side wall (13) supports the second longitudinal member (22).

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