Shelving system having a shelf with biasing elements to resist inadvertent or accidental detachment from a support rail
US9339108B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47F5/103
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article support, such as a shelf, is securely attachable at a plurality of locations along a generally vertical support or rail. The article support includes a support-engaging portion having one or more tabs, at least one of which is a locking tab having a forward-extending tooth that engages the vertical support, when the tab or tabs extend through slots in the support. Optionally, a biasing element urges the article away from the support to maintain secure engagement of the locking tab with the support. The resulting shelving system or article support system is resistant to accidental detachment of the article supports from the supports and permits relatively small adjustment intervals for the article supports along the supports.
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