Nested Vertical Shelf Mount for Dual Shelf and Panel Attachment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing vertical shelf supports lack the capability to mount panels and shelves simultaneously, as they only provide a single row of mounting features, limiting configuration options.

Innovation Solution

A nested vertical shelf mount system with two sets of vertically spaced mounting features: a first set for wider shelves and a recessed second set for narrower panels, allowing for the attachment of panels behind shelves for a finished appearance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a single row of mounting features is provided on vertical shelf supports, then the device complexity is reduced and manufacturing is easier, but the adaptability and versatility are limited as panels and shelves cannot be mounted simultaneously

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting configuration optionsVSAvoidmounting feature structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements nested mounting features by positioning a second row of mounting features behind and recessed relative to the first row on the same vertical support member. This allows two distinct mounting configurations to coexist on a single support, enabling both shelf mounting (first row) and panel mounting (second row) simultaneously, thereby increasing adaptability without requiring separate support members

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transitions from a single-row (one-dimensional arrangement) mounting feature configuration to a two-row (two-dimensional arrangement) configuration by adding depth dimension. The second row is positioned at a different depth relative to the first row, creating staggered mounting interfaces that provide multiple mounting options while maintaining structural integrity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Adaptability or versatility

If identical mounting features are used for both shelves and panels, then manufacturing precision requirements are reduced, but the ability to provide different shelf and panel widths is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveshelf and panel width variationVSAvoidmounting feature differentiation

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by providing different mounting feature configurations at different locations on the vertical support. The first row of mounting features can be optimized for shelf attachment (e.g., wider spacing, different engagement mechanism) while the second row is optimized for panel attachment (e.g., narrower spacing, different engagement mechanism), allowing each mounting interface to have specialized characteristics suited to its specific function

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS10327551B1Vertical shelf support bars having laterally spaced apart first support interfaces and second support interfaces recessed and laterally inside the first support interfaces

Publication Date: 2019.06.25 JOHNSON SASHA

AI summary

A nested vertical shelf mount system includes vertical bars having a first set of vertically spaced apart mounting features and a second set of vertically spaced apart mounting features spaced inside and behind the first set of vertically spaced apart mounting features. The mounting features may be any feature allowing a shelf, panel, or the like, to be attached to the vertical bars. A panel may be attached to the second set of vertically spaced apart mounting features and a shelf may be attached to the first set of vertically spaced apart mounting features residing over the panel to provide a finished appearance.