EP0018650A2
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Shelving system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-05-02
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2000-05-02
Abstract
Abstract A shelving system comprising a shelf bracket (1) of light weight material adapted to be fixed to an elongated substantially vertical slotted member (2). The bracket (1) includes an insert (3) of high tensile strength a portion (10) of which is firmly embedded in the bracket (1) at or near the top load carrying edge thereof. The insert (3) has a free end (13) extending from the bracket. Abutment means (5) are provided adja- centthe bottom edge ofthe bracket (1). The free end (13) of the insert is shaped to engage the slot in the slotted member (2), whilst the abutment means (5) abuts against the slotted member (2). A load placed on the bracket (2) causes it to be firmly fixed in position relative to the slotted member (2) through cantilever action.
Inventors
- 👤 Dinko Klaric
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 04:25
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B96/00; A47B96/06; A47B96/061; A47B57/00; A47B57/30; A47B57/54; A47B57/56; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49833; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/49; Y10T403/4983
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A shelving system comprising a shelf bracket (1), fixing means on said bracket adapted to fix said bracket to a longitudinally extending substantially vertical slotted member (2), characterized in that said fixing means comprises an insert (3) of high tensile strength having a portion (10) firmly embedded in the bracket at or near the top load carrying edge thereof and a free end (13) extending from said bracket, and.abutment means (5) adjacent the bottom edge of the bracket, the free end (13) of said insert being shaped to engage the slotted member (2) whilst said abutment means abuts against the slotted member, whereby the bracket is firmly held in position on said slotted member by cantilever action between the bracket and the slotted member when a load is placed on the bracket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A shelving system comprising a shelf bracket (1), fixing means on said bracket adapted to fix said bracket to a longitudinally extending substantially vertical slotted member (2), characterized in that said fixing means comprises an insert (3) of high tensile strength having a portion (10) firmly embedded in the bracket at or near the top load carrying edge thereof and a free end (13) extending from said bracket, and.abutment means (5) adjacent the bottom edge of the bracket, the free end (13) of said insert being shaped to engage the slotted member (2) whilst said abutment means abuts against the slotted member, whereby the bracket is firmly held in position on said slotted member by cantilever action between the bracket and the slotted member when a load is placed on the bracket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The shelving system of claim 1, wherein said embedded portion of said insert has a limb (12) disposed perpendicularly to the force exerted on said insert by a load placed on said bracket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The shelving system of claim 1, wherein said embedded portion of said insert is provided with a serrated limb, said serrations (8) extending perpendicularly to the force exerted on said insert by a load placed on said bracket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The shelving system of any one of the preceding claims, whereby said free end has a T-shape (6) adapted to engage the rear faces of the slot in said slotted member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The shelving system of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the bottom edge of said bracket includes a wedge-shaped portion (7) adapted to wedge itself into the slot when a load is placed on the shelf bracket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The shelving system of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the bottom edge of said bracket includes a serrated insert (9) adapted to be force-fitted into the slot when a load is placed on the shelf bracket.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The shelving system of any one of the preceding claims, wherein a pair of said shelf brackets is punched from a single length of extrusion of I-cross-section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
118 words
A shelf bracket adapted to be fixed to a longitudinally extending, substantially vertical slot, characterized in that said bracket includes an insert (3) of high tensile strength having a portion (10) firmly embedded in the bracket at or near the top load carrying edge thereof and a free end (13) extending from said bracket, and abutment means (5) adjacent the bottom edge of the bracket, the free end (13) of said insert (3) being shaped to engage the slot whilst said abutment means (5) abuts against the slot, whereby the bracket is firmly held in position with respect to said slot by cantilever action between the bracket and the slot when a load is placed on the bracket.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
118 words
A shelf bracket adapted to be fixed to a longitudinally extending, substantially vertical slot, characterized in that said bracket includes an insert (3) of high tensile strength having a portion (10) firmly embedded in the bracket at or near the top load carrying edge thereof and a free end (13) extending from said bracket, and abutment means (5) adjacent the bottom edge of the bracket, the free end (13) of said insert (3) being shaped to engage the slot whilst said abutment means (5) abuts against the slot, whereby the bracket is firmly held in position with respect to said slot by cantilever action between the bracket and the slot when a load is placed on the bracket.
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