Variable retainer for a shelf support
US4775125A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 1987 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B57/42
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A retainer for securing a shelf support to a wall. The retainer comprises a base having a first side for facing a wall and an oppositely facing second side. First and second spaced, generally parallel projections, extend generally perpendicularly outwardly from the second side of the base. A recess-engaging section extends generally perpendicularly outwardly from the second side of the base, between and generally parallel to the projections, and is adapted to be received within a recess in an end of a shelf support when the end of the shelf support is received between the projections. Means are disposed on the base for variably spacing the retainer from a wall. When the shelf support is disposed between the projections of the retainer, and the wall engaging means of the shelf support is inserted within a groove in the planar surface of the wall and engages a vertical member disposed within the wall, the projections inhibit lateral movement of the shelf support. Further, the means for variably spacing spaces the retainer from the wall to an extent sufficient for the wall engaging means to tightly engage the vertical member to secure the shelf support to the wall.
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