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WO1997016997A1
WO1997016997A1 PCT/NZ1996/000126 NZ9600126W WO9716997A1 WO 1997016997 A1 WO1997016997 A1 WO 1997016997A1 NZ 9600126 W NZ9600126 W NZ 9600126W WO 9716997 A1 WO9716997 A1 WO 9716997A1
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bracket
support member
shelf
mounting means
support
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Michael John Finn
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Priority to AU77128/96A priority Critical patent/AU7712896A/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B96/00—Details of cabinets, racks or shelf units not covered by a single one of groups A47B43/00 - A47B95/00; General details of furniture
    • A47B96/06—Brackets or similar supporting means for cabinets, racks or shelves
    • A47B96/061—Cantilever brackets

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  • This invention relates to a support for a shelf.
  • the term "shelf” is intended, for the purposes of the present invention, to include any substantially horizontally extending load bearing platform.
  • Conventional shelves are generally constructed to extend outwardly into a room, thereby permanently reducing usable floor area. If the area in which the shelf is installed is to be utilised for suitable purposes, it is likely that the shelf will need to be removed after use. Obviously this is inconvenient for occupants as the removed shelf needs to be stored and this may involve a complex task. For example, a garage may only be large enough to accommodate a car but when the car is out of the garage a workbench may be set up in the empty space.
  • One known solution, widely used in conjunction with tables, is to have an extension horizontally connected to the main platform portion.
  • the extension extends downwardly, substantially vertically, when not in use, but when extra platform area is required it is raised into the horizontal position.
  • a support area, hingedly connected pe ⁇ endicularly to the extension, is swung out to support the extension in the horizontal position.
  • the extension includes a slot in its underside into which the support arm is located, thereby improving stability.
  • a problem experienced with table extensions is that to move the support arm into or out of position can be difficult because ofthe length ofthe extension. With shelves the difficulty is similar, except that to lower the shelf to the vertical, all the support arms must be retracted fully. This can require considerable dexterity if one person is performing the task, otherwise two people may be required, one to hold the shelf or table extension, and the other to operate the support arm(s). It is an object of the invention to provide a bracket which overcomes at least some of the abovementioned problems, or at least to provide the public with a useful choice.
  • the invention provides a bracket for supporting a shelf, the bracket comprising a support member pivotedly attached to a mounting means, which mounting means is configured and arranged to, in use, mount the bracket to a support structure, the support member being pivotable from a first, retracted, position to a second, extended, position, characterised in that the support member is spring-biased to pivot to the retracted position, the bracket being configured and arranged to, in use, support a said shelf when the support member is in the extended position.
  • the mounting means is pivotedly attached, pe ⁇ endicularly to the pivot axis between the mounting means and the support member, to a second mounting means, the second mounting means being configured and arranged to, in use, attach the bracket to a said shelf.
  • the invention provides a bracket assembly comprising a bracket according to the first broad aspect together with a locking means wherein the support member of the bracket is retainable in the extended position by the locking means.
  • the locking means is a latch attachable to the underside ofa said shelf adjacent the distal end of the support member, the latch comprising a pivot arm pivotable about a pivot point central of its length, and having a catch at one end.
  • a notch is provided in the support member opposite the catch such that when the support member is in the extended position the catch and the notch are engageable.
  • the latch is spring biased to, in use, maintain engagement with the notch ofthe support member.
  • the mounting means is pivotedly attached, pe ⁇ endicularly to the pivot axis between the mounting means and the support member, to a second mounting means, the second mounting means being configured and arranged to, in use, attach the bracket to a said shelf
  • Figure 1 shows a bracket according to the invention fastened to a wall with the support member locked in place in an extended position supporting a shelf;
  • Figure 2 shows an enlarged view of the locking means of the bracket of figure 1 engaging the distal end ofthe support member;
  • Figure 3 shows the locking means of figure 2 releasing the support member
  • Figure 4 shows a bracket according to the present invention in an extended position supporting a shelf and a second bracket according to the present invention in a retracted position;
  • Figure 5 shows the shelf of figure 4 hanging downward as the support members of brackets are in the fully retracted position.
  • Figure 1 illustrates a bracket, generally shown as 1, according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • a support member 2 desirably in the form of a support arm, is pivotably attached to a first mounting means in the form of an elongate plate 3.
  • the pivot joint between the support arm 2 and plate 3 extends substantially the full length ofthe plate 3 for lateral stability.
  • the support arm 2 is pivotable between a first, retracted, position and a second, extended, position.
  • a second mounting means in the form of a plate 4, is pivotably attached to an end section 5 of the mounting plate 3.
  • This pivot joint is oriented substantially pe ⁇ endicularly to the pivot joint between the plate 3 and the support arm 2.
  • the plate 4 is configured and arranged to enable a platform or shelf 6 to be attached thereto.
  • Screws 7 are illustrated as the means for attaching the shelf 6 to the plate 4, and for attaching the plate 3 to a support structure 8 such as a wall, but it will be appreciated that any form of attached means suitable for supporting the bearing weight on the shelf 6 such as, for example, nails, staples, glue, bolts or the like can be used.
  • bracket 1 functions to support the shelf 6 both during use in the horizontal position and also when the support arm 2 is retracted, i.e. when the shelf 6 is hanging downward (as shown in figure 5).
  • a cut away section in the support arm 2 forming a shoulder 9 allows the free movement ofthe support arm 2 from its retracted position to its extended position.
  • a spring 10 is inco ⁇ orated into the pivot joint between the plate 3 and the support arm 2 is arranged to bias the support arm 2 to the retracted position when a user desires to hang the shelf 6 downward. Furthermore, by having the support arm 2 spring biased to its retracted position once the support arm 2 is released from its extended position it will freely retract without further action by a user.
  • the bracket 1 is preferably screwed into a stud in the support structure 8, but may be attached to a solid wall.
  • the positioning for the screws 7 in the plate 3 are to allow for proper alignment ofthe plate 3 with a stud.
  • adhesive strips may be stuck to the rear of the plate 3 for mounting to a wall or vertical structure such as a post.
  • Figures 2 and 3 illustrate enlarged views of a locking means 11 for use with the bracket 1 of figure 1.
  • the locking means 11 comprises a latch 12 provided with a locating recess 13 to facilitate the easy catchment of the distal end 14 ofthe support arm 2.
  • the distal end 14 is provided with a locating notch 15 which, when interlocked with the locating recess 13 in the latch 12, advantageously provides an interlocking feature to prevent the support arm 2 and shelf 6 from moving relative to the other.
  • the bracket 1 and shelf 6 are firmly secured in place.
  • the latch 12 is pivotable about a screw 16 which secures the latch 12 in place to the underside ofthe shelf 6.
  • a washer 17 is placed behind the latch 12 to raise the latch away from the shelf 6 to allow the latch 12 to freely rotate about the screw 16 during use.
  • the latch 12 is spring biased into, in use, engagement with the notch 15 in the distal end 14 ofthe support arm 2 to locate into position, as seen in figures 1 and 2.
  • This is achieved by a slot 18 provided in the body ofthe latch 12.
  • a screw 19 is affixed through the slot 18 and a washer 20 to the shelf 6.
  • a spring 21 is secured within the slot 18 on the side ofthe screw 19 which biases the latch 12 in the position whereby it can engage the notch 15.
  • the releasing action ofthe latch 12 is clearly illustrated in figure 3.
  • a user applies force A at the free end 22 ofthe latch 12 from the locating recess 18. This pivots the latch 12 away from the notch 15 in the distal end 14 ofthe support arm 2, allowing the arm 2 to spring or retract in direction B to adjacent the support structure 8.
  • FIGS 4 and 5 illustrate brackets 30, 31, as described above as 1, mounted to a section of wall 32.
  • the bracket 30 is in its extended position supporting a shelf 33, and bracket 31 is in its retracted position adjacent the section of wall 32.
  • the brackets 30, 31 are mounted to allow respective support arms 34, 35 to rotate in opposite directions toward respective latch means 36, 37.
  • the components ofthe bracket 1 ofthe invention are preferably configured and arranged such that the brackets 1 can be mounted in either orientation as shown in this figure.
  • a user In operation, to use the shelf 33 a user lifts the shelf 33 to a substantially horizontal position, and pivots the support arms 34, 35 to their extended position to be received by respective latches 36, 37. As the latches 36, 37 are spring biased in their locking position, they receive and lock their respective support arms in place to secure the shelf 33 firmly in its extended position.
  • bracket 1 may be used to support a shelf 6.
  • the support arm 2 may be extended and retracted in seconds and may be spring loaded to return to adjacent the support structure 8 upon release of the latch 12. This means one touch is all that is required to release the support arm 2 to lower the shelf 6.
  • the length ofthe support arm 2, and the length ofthe plate 3 are determined by me degree ofsupport required to counterbalance the downward force exerted on the shelf 6. If for example, the bracket 1 is for use to support the base ofa foldown bunk bed, then the size ofthe plate 3 and support arm 2 will be selected to bear the downward force ofa person's body on the bed.
  • the composition ofthe bracket 1 is dependent in the particular use intended. If only light weight is to be applied to a shelf 6, then a plastics material is suitable. Alternatively, with the example above ofthe bunk bed, the bracket 1 would be made ofa suitable metal material. Therefore, it will be appreciated that the bracket 1 can be formed of any suitable durable and resilient material such as aluminium, zinc, bronze, steel, plastic, fibreglass or an alloy, or any combination thereof
  • the collapsible supporting arrangement according to the present invention is particularly suitable for compact living such as, for example, in caravans, mobile homes, cars and in garages but is useful in any area where space is a premium.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un dispositif de support (1), par exemple pour une étagère (6). Ce dispositif de support (1) comprend un élément de support (2) monté en pivotement sur un élément de fixation (3). Cet élément de fixation (3) est configuré et agencé pour permettre de fixer le dispositif de support (1) à une structure de soutien (8). L'élément de support (2) peut pivoter entre une première position repliée et une seconde position déployée, dans laquelle il est sollicité par un ressort pour qu'il revienne à la position repliée. Pour soutenir une étagère (6), l'élément de support (2) du dispositif de support (1) est dans la position déployée.
PCT/NZ1996/000126 1995-11-08 1996-11-08 Dispositif de support WO1997016997A1 (fr)

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WO1999000036A1 (fr) * 1997-06-26 1999-01-07 Formway Furniture Limited Support de poste de travail et/ou pattes de fixation utilisees dans ledit support
EP1559458A3 (fr) * 2004-01-22 2005-11-16 Showman Cranes Limited Un jeu de capture avec les bras ou les dispositifs articulés de parenthèse et la méthode pour soutenir un prix objectant là-dessus.

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CH595801A5 (fr) * 1975-10-02 1978-02-28 Wolfgang Koch
BE871258A (fr) * 1977-10-14 1979-04-13 Thierache Au Creuset Equerre pliante
FR2533427A1 (fr) * 1982-09-24 1984-03-30 Creuset Thierache Equerre pliante demontable
EP0176209A2 (fr) * 1984-08-17 1986-04-02 Haworth, Inc. Plan de travail coulissant
US4632348A (en) * 1985-12-12 1986-12-30 General Motors Corporation Mounting arrangement for a mirror
FR2599605A1 (fr) * 1986-06-04 1987-12-11 Picard Du Chambon Claudine Elements eclipsables de rangement et/ou de service
AU7570387A (en) * 1986-07-18 1988-01-21 Erle Kingsley Anderson Clamping load support device
US4736918A (en) * 1987-01-28 1988-04-12 Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company Clamp plate cantilever shelf
AU8289887A (en) * 1986-12-17 1988-06-23 Rms Shopfitters Ltd. Bracket fittings
GB2292306A (en) * 1994-07-21 1996-02-21 Buko Ltd Support for pivoting shelves

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CH595801A5 (fr) * 1975-10-02 1978-02-28 Wolfgang Koch
BE871258A (fr) * 1977-10-14 1979-04-13 Thierache Au Creuset Equerre pliante
FR2533427A1 (fr) * 1982-09-24 1984-03-30 Creuset Thierache Equerre pliante demontable
EP0176209A2 (fr) * 1984-08-17 1986-04-02 Haworth, Inc. Plan de travail coulissant
US4632348A (en) * 1985-12-12 1986-12-30 General Motors Corporation Mounting arrangement for a mirror
FR2599605A1 (fr) * 1986-06-04 1987-12-11 Picard Du Chambon Claudine Elements eclipsables de rangement et/ou de service
AU7570387A (en) * 1986-07-18 1988-01-21 Erle Kingsley Anderson Clamping load support device
AU8289887A (en) * 1986-12-17 1988-06-23 Rms Shopfitters Ltd. Bracket fittings
US4736918A (en) * 1987-01-28 1988-04-12 Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company Clamp plate cantilever shelf
GB2292306A (en) * 1994-07-21 1996-02-21 Buko Ltd Support for pivoting shelves

Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1999000036A1 (fr) * 1997-06-26 1999-01-07 Formway Furniture Limited Support de poste de travail et/ou pattes de fixation utilisees dans ledit support
GB2340747A (en) * 1997-06-26 2000-03-01 Formway Furniture Ltd A work station support and/or a mounting bracket used in said work station support
GB2340747B (en) * 1997-06-26 2001-07-25 Formway Furniture Ltd A work station support and/or a mounting bracket used in said work station support
US6289826B1 (en) 1997-06-26 2001-09-18 Formway Furniture Limited Work station support and/or a mounting bracket used in said work station support
EP1559458A3 (fr) * 2004-01-22 2005-11-16 Showman Cranes Limited Un jeu de capture avec les bras ou les dispositifs articulés de parenthèse et la méthode pour soutenir un prix objectant là-dessus.

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