DE29612383U1 - Shelving system - Google Patents

Description

Shelving system

The invention relates to a shelving system, in particular for business or residential premises, consisting of at least two support elements, which are arranged at a distance from one another determined by the system elements to be suspended, wherein the system elements are held in the support elements by fastening means.

Generic shelving systems are known for commercial and residential spaces. Most shelving systems consist of side support elements that are either set up individually or connected to each other by cross braces. The support elements therefore usually have two footrests each. Depending on the intended use, different body elements, shelves or other floor supports are inserted or hung into the support elements, whereby the distances between the support elements can be varied according to the width of the body elements or shelves. The depth of the shelving system can be selected differently and adapted to the respective use. The disadvantage of this type of shelving system is that the body elements and other shelves either all have to have the same depth or the depth can only be reduced towards the top if necessary. In commercial spaces, however, the lower shelf area is in most cases difficult or not visible at all, for example if there are shop counters. The upper area at eye level, on the other hand, cannot be used optimally if sufficient stability is not guaranteed.

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Alternatively, shelving systems are known that consist of a hanging rail that is attached vertically to a wall. The body elements and hanging shelves are either directly hung in the hanging rail or indirectly via individual holding devices. The wall fastening is preferably carried out using a screw connection, whereby several screw connections are necessary for each individual hanging rail to bear a larger load. The assembly therefore requires manual skills and a considerable amount of time, with the disadvantage that the hanging rails are firmly attached to the wall and a change can only be made by reassembling them, whereby the existing dowel holes usually require additional surface treatment of the wall. This shelving system is therefore less suitable for quick changes with a high degree of variability within a shop. Subsequent changes to the shelving system can only be made without great expenditure of time by regrouping the body elements or hanging shelves.

The invention is based on the object of demonstrating a shelving system which has a high level of stability despite a small installation area and at the same time enables better utilization and a high level of variability of the upper area.

According to the invention, in order to achieve the object, the support elements consist of a rear and vertically arranged first support part and an upward and a downward leg, each at an angle and in a plane, which have a common connection point in the middle region of the support part.

By arranging the two legs under one

Angle to the vertical with a common connection point in the middle area of the first support part, a support element is created which only requires a small installation area, has high stability and stability and ensures sufficient legroom in the lower area of the shelving system. In contrast, the depth of the shelving system is increased with increasing height by the upper leg pointing forward at an angle so that a much larger range of goods can be presented at eye level.

In an embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the connection point is arranged at a vertical height of 1/3 or 2/3 of the height of the first support part, preferably at a height of 60 cm, whereby the upper or lower area is more prominent depending on the intended use. The support element can advantageously be designed so that it can be set up with a connection point at 1/3 or 2/3 of the height and one or the other end forms the base point. The legs and the first support part are welded or screwed together to ensure sufficient stability.

In a further embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the shorter leg has an angle to the vertical of 20 to 40 degrees, preferably 30 degrees, and that the longer leg has an angle to the vertical of 5 to 30 degrees, preferably 11 degrees.

In order to enable the body elements and other base parts to be attached, the first support part and/or the legs are provided with a single or double row of hole patterns, recesses or retaining brackets at equidistant intervals on their front and/or side surfaces.

In order to enable decorative design and individual presentation of the goods in the shelving system, it is intended that rear walls, in particular mirror or hook walls, can be hung in two adjacent vertical support parts or legs.

To design the lower area between the first support part and the downward-facing leg, it is intended that a body element with storage areas or baskets can be hung in two adjacent vertical support parts and the associated lower legs. In contrast, in the upper area there is the possibility of shelves, shelf grids or the like being hung in two adjacent upper legs, whereby the upper shelves or shelf grids can be arranged inclined forwards so that the shelf is easier for customers to see and the goods are easier for staff to reach.

In further development and for better presentation

of the goods, it is intended that under the shelves or

Lighting fixtures are arranged on the shelf grids or on the support elements.

To further design the shelving system and provide better customer information, it is planned that between each two upper legs there are fixed or rotatable lighting fixtures, lighting boxes, mirrors, slides or other advertising surfaces.

In order to further increase the load-bearing capacity of the upper legs, it is intended that the upper end of the first support part is connected, for example screwed or welded, to the upper leg facing forward via a horizontally or diagonally arranged cross brace.

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In a further embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the cross section of the first support part and the legs is rectangular, in particular square, round, oval or triangular, in order to increase the variation and design options.

In a special embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the support elements are optionally positioned with the shorter or longer legs pointing downwards and the respective ends are provided with non-slip end caps or height-adjustable feet.

The invention is explained in more detail with reference to the figures.

It shows

Fig.l a first embodiment of a

Shelving system consisting of two support elements,
a cabinet body and
several shelves in a side
and front view,

Fig. 2 another shelving system according to Figure 1
in a side and front view,

Fig. 3 two shelving systems with different
Equipment in one side view
and

Fig. 4 a double shelving system with
equipment in accordance with the second
Partial figure 3 in a front view.

Figure 1 shows a first embodiment of a shelving system, consisting of two support elements 1, a lower body element 20 and several shelves 21 in a side and front view. The support element 1 consists of a first support part 2 arranged at the rear and two legs 3 and 4 pointing forward. The legs 3, 4 and the first support part 2 lie in one plane and form a kind of K in the side view. The common connection point 5 is arranged at a height of approximately 1/3 of the first support part 2, whereby the three support parts 2, 3, 4 can be screwed or welded together at the connection point 5. The first support part 2 is arranged vertically and can, if necessary, be attached to a wall to increase stability. However, it is certainly possible to connect two support elements 1 as a room divider with their rear first support parts 2 facing each other. The lower leg 4 is at an angle α of approximately 11 degrees to the vertical, while the upper leg 3 has an angle ß of approximately 3 0 degrees to the vertical. At the connection point 5, the two legs 3, 4 are directed at an acute angle to one another and are connected to the first support part 2.

Alternatively, as can be seen from Figure 3, the legs 3, 4 rest with a straight surface 7 on the first support part 2 and are connected to it. The lower ends 8, 9 of the first support part 2 and those of the lower leg 4 can each be provided with a height-adjustable foot 10, as shown in Figure 2, which can be designed to be non-slip if necessary, with the leg 4, like the first support part 2, having a horizontal support surface 11 as a closure. A threaded hole can be provided in the support surfaces 11, for example, in order to

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screw in the feet 10 shown. The feet 10 can be conical in shape, as shown in the second embodiment according to Figure 2. However, other foot shapes are conceivable, even without height adjustment.

The support parts 2, 3, 4 can be hollow-walled and, viewed in cross-section, can be round, oval or angular, in particular square, rectangular or triangular, whereby a combination of the different cross-sections is conceivable. Figure 1 shows a rectangular embodiment of the cross-section, while Figure 2 shows a triangular shape of the cross-section.

In the front faces 12 and in the side faces 13, 14 of the first support part 2 as well as the legs 3, 4, a row of recesses 15 are provided for hanging the other accessories. The height of the connection point 5 was chosen at approximately 1/3 of the height so that the support element 1 can also be turned upside down and thus has a connection point 5 at 2/3 of the height. Depending on the intended use and different sizes of goods, one or the other variant for the construction of the shelving system can be selected.

Two support elements 1 form the basis for the construction of a shelving system into which various body elements 20 or shelves 21 can be hung. The shelving system is characterized by a high degree of variability and enables quick assembly and disassembly as well as subsequent changes to the arrangement, which can also be carried out by a non-specialist. In addition, the goods are presented at a particularly favorable viewing angle due to the inclination of the upper leg 4 towards the front, which allows a

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provides complete insight into the range of goods on offer and facilitates removal by staff.

The body element 20 is suspended between the first support part 1 and the lower leg 4, which has a rectangular cross-section with two doors 23, 24. A recessed support 26 is provided below the base plate 25 to further support the body element 20. A bumper strip 27, for example made of a rubber or plastic profile, is provided on the front edge of the lower and upper base plates 25. A removable add-on basket 28 also rests on the upper base plate 25, which has a low front strip 29 with a handle strip 30 and a higher rear strip 31 as well as a wooden slatted frame 32 as the base. The side walls can be triangular in shape according to the height of the rear 31 and front strip 29. Alternatively, it is possible to place an add-on element made of metal or plastic on the body element 20.

Above the body element 20, between the support elements 1, there is a rear wall 34, which is hung in the lateral recesses 15 of the support elements 2. If necessary, a partition wall can also be hung in the upper legs 4. The rear wall 34 or partition wall can, for example, consist of a mirror surface or hold information signs for customers. The rear wall 34 can also be designed in two parts and, in the lower area, consist of a hook plate 33, for example, which is intended to hold additional objects. In the longitudinal extension of the first support part 2, a lighting body 36 is arranged behind the upper legs 4, which is preferably intended for indirect lighting of the shelves 21.

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A total of three simple shelves 21 are inserted between the upper legs 4, which are inclined forwards, in such a way that the floor level forms a right angle with the legs 4 and the shelves 21 are thus also inclined forwards. This gives customers a better overview of the range of goods and at the same time makes it easier for the service staff to remove goods. In the example shown, the shelves 21 are made of metal, preferably stainless steel. However, it is conceivable to use other materials, such as wood or wire baskets. The shelves 21 can also be provided with side and front edges. A rotatable panel 48 is also suspended between the upper legs 3, which can have a mirror surface or can be provided with another advertising poster.

Figure 2 shows a second embodiment of a shelving system consisting of two support elements 1, a lower body element 20 and several shelves 21 in a side and front view. The support elements 2, 3, 4 in this embodiment have a triangular cross-section and correspond to the support elements according to Figure 1. To increase the stability and load-bearing capacity of the support element in the upper area, an obliquely running cross brace 22 is also arranged between the first vertical support part 2 and the upper leg 4, which can be screwed or welded, for example, and is otherwise adapted to the cross-section of the support element 1. Alternatively, it is possible to align the cross brace 22 horizontally.

At the upper end of the leg 4, a box element 41 is attached at right angles to the leg 4, which

is pulled forward so far that it extends beyond the shelves 21. The box element 41 is provided with a larger screen 42 or display board at the front, which is rectangular at the bottom and beveled at the top and can be used to attach labels, to hold information posters, display boards, slides or similar. To illuminate the slides and to illuminate the shelves 21, lighting fixtures 43 are provided above the box element 41, whereby the box element 41 has a recess 44, 45 in the lower and upper base sections. The necessary electrical and, if necessary, electronic components can be arranged inside the box element 41 and the necessary cable feeds can be made either inside the hollow-walled shelf supports 1 or behind the rear wall 34.

A cover 46 is arranged on the cross braces 22 and partially below the box element 41, with the exception of the area of the recess 45, which forms the upper end of the shelving system. A further lighting fixture 47 for indirect lighting is attached to the two adjacent cross braces 22 of the support element 1. Between the upper legs there is also the rotatably arranged panel 48, which can have a mirror surface or can be provided with another advertising poster.

Figure 3 shows two shelving systems with different features, each in a side view. The support element 2 essentially corresponds to the support element 2 from Figure 1, whereby the two legs 3, 4 are angled at the connection point 5 so that they rest against the first support part 2 with a straight surface 7 and are connected to it.

The equipment of the shelving system is modified compared to Figure 2. On the lower body element 20 in the left part of the figure there is an attachment element 50 adapted to the course of the lower leg 3, which can optionally consist of a wire basket, stainless steel container or a wooden box and is equipped with an upper pivoting cover 51. Between the upper legs 4, which are inclined forwards, only two shelves 3 7 with lighting fixtures 4 0 are inserted at a greater distance and between the upper legs 4, compared to Figure 2, a mirror back wall 58 is suspended, which ends in an angled mirror back wall 58 towards the upper end. The upper end of the shelving system in this embodiment is formed by a horizontally arranged cross brace 52, which is pulled far forward and protrudes beyond the inserted shelves 37 and has an upwardly angled end 53. An offer board 54 is attached to the angled end 53 of the cross brace 52, which, as can be seen from Figure 4, is rectangular and has an upper reinforced bevel 55. A lighting fixture can be attached to the rear and front angled ends 53 of the cross brace 52. A wire grid 56 is arranged below the cross brace 52, which is pulled up laterally on the cross brace 52 between the first support part 1 and the front end 53 and has a triangular shape. If necessary, the wire grid can also only be arranged laterally on the cross brace 52. Furthermore, a wire grid 57 is located between the upper legs 3 and the front end of the cross brace 52.

The shelving system of the second part of the figure is equipped with a total of three shelves 3 7 and lighting fixtures 40 and the lower body element 20 has a pull-out

Drawer 59. On the body element 20 there is in turn an attachment element 60 which, compared to the first part of the figure, has a vertical rear wall 61 and a cover 51. Furthermore, a receiving device 62 for one or more lighting fixtures is attached to the upper end of the leg 4, which can, for example, consist of arched lighting elements pulled forward in front of the display board and illuminate it. A further lighting fixture 63 is attached to the base of the cross brace 52 and the first support part 2.

Figure 4 shows a double-arranged shelving system with three support elements 1 in a front view. The equipment of the shelving system essentially corresponds to that of the second part of figure 3, with two lower body elements 20 between the lower legs 4 of the support element 2, whereby the height of the two body elements 20 is different and can be adapted to the respective ideas of the business owner. Depending on the height of the body elements 20, these are mounted with or without additional feet, whereby either door elements or drawers 59 can be integrated in the front, if necessary with a horizontal or vertical division. On the body element 20 there is an attachment element 50, 60 with a pivoting cover 51.

Between the upper legs 3 of the support element 2, as already shown in the second part of Figure 3, three shelves 3 7 are arranged. The upper end of the shelving system is formed by the horizontally arranged cross brace 52 with the display board 54 attached to the front end 53, which is rectangular in shape and provided with a reinforced upper bevel 5 5. Between the display boards 54 is the

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Wire mesh 57 is arranged, which is pulled up laterally on the cross brace 52 between the first support part 1 and the front end 53. Furthermore, the receiving device 62 for the lighting fixtures is attached to the upper end of the leg 3, each of which can consist of one or more arched lighting elements pulled forward in front of the display board. Following the shape of the display board 54, the upper ends of the support element 1 are provided with a beveled attachment 64 and the upper surface 65 of the receiving device 62 is also beveled in order to achieve a uniform overall impression.

The shelving system according to Figures 1 to 4 corresponds to only one embodiment and can be supplemented and extended at any side to create a complete shop fitting that can be pulled around wall corners using appropriately shaped triangular or rounded body elements and shelves.

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1 carrier element

2 carrier part

3 legs

4 legs

5 Connection point

7 Area

8 End

9 End

10 foot

11 Support surface

12 Front face

13 Side surface

14 Side surface

15 Recess

2 0 Body element

21 Shelf

22 Cross bracing

23 Door

24 Door

25 Base plate

26 Support

27 Bumper strip

2 8 Top basket

29 Bar

30 Handle bar

31 Bar

32 wooden slatted frame

33 Hook plate

34 Rear wall

3 6 Lighting fixtures 3 7 Shelving

3 8 Upstand

4 0 Lighting fixtures

41 Box element

42 Screen

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Claims (15)

Protection claims 1. Shelving system, in particular for commercial or residential premises, consisting of at least two support elements (1) which are arranged at a distance from one another determined by the system elements to be suspended, whereby the system elements are held in the support elements (1) by fastening means, characterized, that the support elements (1) consist of a rear and vertically arranged first support part (2) and an upward and a downward leg (3, 4) each lying at an angle and in a plane, which have a common connection point (5) in the middle region of the support part (2). 2. Shelving system according to claim 1,
characterized, that the connection point (5) is arranged at a vertical height of 1/3 or 2/3 of the height of the first support part (2), preferably at a height of 60 cm. 3. Shelving system according to claim 1,
characterized, that the legs (3, 4) and the first support part (2) are welded or screwed together. • · · · &idgr;&idgr;&idgr; * * ^# &iacgr;&idgr; * 4. Shelving system according to claim 1,
characterized, that the shorter leg (4) has an angle to the vertical of 5-30 degrees, preferably 11 degrees. 5. Shelving system according to claim 1,
characterized, that the longer leg (3) has an angle to the vertical of 20 - 40 degrees, preferably 30 degrees. 6. Shelving system according to claim 1,
characterized, that the first carrier part (2) and/or the legs (3, 4) have a single or double row of hole patterns, recesses or retaining brackets at equidistant intervals in their front and/or side surfaces. 7. Shelving system according to one or more of claims 1-6,
characterized, that rear walls (33, 34, 51), in particular mirror or hook walls, are suspended in each two adjacent vertical support parts (2) or legs (4). 8. Shelving system according to one or more of claims 1-7, characterized in that that a body element (20) with storage surfaces or baskets is suspended in each of two adjacent vertical support parts (2) and the associated lower legs (4). 9. Shelving system according to one or more of claims 1-8, characterized in that that shelves (21, 37), shelf grids or the like are suspended in each two adjacent upper legs (3). 10. Shelving system according to claim 9,
characterized, that the upper shelves (21, 37), shelf grids or the like are arranged inclined towards the front. 11. Shelving system according to one or more of claims 1-10, characterized in that that lighting fixtures (36, 40, 43, 63) are arranged under the shelves (21, 37), shelf grids or on the support elements (2, 3, 4). 12. Shelving system according to one or more of claims 1-11, characterized in that that the upper end of the first support part (2) is connected, for example screwed or welded, to the forward-facing leg (3) via a horizontally or obliquely arranged cross brace (22, 52). 13. Shelving system according to one or more of claims 1-12, characterized in that that between each two upper legs (3) there are provided fixed or rotatable lighting fixtures (36, 43, 63), lighting boxes (41), mirrors, slide surfaces or other advertising surfaces. 14. Shelving system according to one or more of claims 1-13, characterized in that that the cross section of the first support part (2) and the legs (3, 4) is rectangular, in particular square, round, oval or triangular. 15. Shelving system according to one or more of claims 1-14, characterized in that that the support elements (1) can be directed downwards with the shorter or longer legs (3, 4) set up and the respective ends (8, 9) are provided with non-slip end caps or height-adjustable feet (10).