Selectively variable modular space system with shelving and enclosures
US6230632A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B87/0223
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
In an improved modular space system, a first lower frame resting on a support surface such as the floor is coupled to a second frame spaced from and aligned in parallel relationship to the first frame by a plurality of posts. Each post has a bore provided in each of a top and bottom surface to receive a stud extending toward the post from one of the frames. Each of the frames has a substantially tubular cross section, and each of the top and bottom surfaces of the post is provided with a groove, having a curvature to matingly engage the tubular outer surface of the frames. Planar members are received by and extend between slots provided in the posts to provide three sides of a substantially rectangular enclosure. Supports provided on the inner surfaces of the planer members have a series of equally spaced holes, allowing an end user to position sets of rails at selected locations within the enclosure. The rails receive shelves, or slidingly receive drawers, or a combination thereof. If desired, a door is pivotally coupled between opposing surfaces of two of the forward posts. Additional frames are coupled to the enclosure in longitudinally spaced relation to each other via spacers,…
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