Supports: racks – Specially mounted – Wall or window
Patent
1992-09-18
1994-07-26
Gibson, Jr., Robert W.
Supports: racks
Specially mounted
Wall or window
211 94, 211103, 2111051, A47F 500
Patent
active
053321081
DESCRIPTION:
BRIEF SUMMARY
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a shelving/display system, and more particularly but not exclusively to a system suited for use as a shop fitting item for display purposes. It can however also be used in offices, public or domestic buildings and d-i-y applications.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
One of the problems with display/shelving systems particularly those used in shops is that they are often based on arrangements where fixed uprights are screwed to the walls at pre-determined intervals. For instance, the uprights could be spaced apart on one meter centres. The problem with such fixed upright systems is that they are configured in such a way that they limit the lateral flexibility of the system and their installation can require structural or substantial building work which a shop owner may not want.
The aim of the invention is to provide a versatile shelving/display system which is not limited by its configuration to having its uprights or main supports in any pre-determined vertical positions.
It is an object of the invention to provide a shelving/display system which is cheap and easy to manufacture and simple to install.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
According to the invention, there is provided a shelving/display system comprising an anchor rail for attachment substantially horizontally to an upright surface such as a wall or partition, the rail being configured to receive releasable engagement means provided on a hanger whereby the hanger can be attached to the rail at any location along its length, the hanger comprising an upright portion which extends substantially vertically with respect to the rail when assembled therewith and a support arm extending outwardly therefrom.
Preferably the rail is formed as a metal extrusion and is of indeterminate length. It could however be made of wood or some other material. In use, the rail is attached to the vertical surface (eg a wall or partition) in a substantially horizontal disposition thereto at any convenient location. By way of example, a first rail might be attached to the wall or partition at a location say 2 meters above the floor and a second intermediate rail could be attached between the first rail and the floor say 1 meter above the floor.
The system can be used in any configuration depending on the purposes required of it. For instance, if it is to be used to display merchandise such as garments, a combination of hangers and shelves could be used, the garments being hung from the arm extending from each hanger and the shelves being formed by placing a board on the arms extending from a pair of hangers suspended on the horizontal rail.
Preferably the releasable engagement means on the hanger are at one end of the upright portion thereof but they can be located intermediate the ends if required.
In a preferred embodiment, the arm extends outwardly from the upright hanger portion intermediate its ends and substantially normal to the rail. It can however be provided at the bottom end of the upright portion if required. Conveniently, the arm and upright portion of the hanger include cooperating means whereby the position of the arm along the upright may be changed. Preferably the cooperating means are operable to fix the arm in position relative to the hanger upright. The cooperating means can however comprise friction means or alternatively cooperating slots on the hanger upright which engage with a peg on the arm.
The rail is preferably a metal extrusion of any desired length and in the preferred embodiment includes a lip extending along its length which cooperates with the engaging means on the hanger to retain the hanger in the rail. Preferably, the rail is long enough so that several hangers and/or accessories can be suspended from it spaced along its length. For example, if the system is to be used for shop fitting purposes, the accessories could be any of the following: garment rail, shelf arm, lighting attachment, coat hook, display torso, mannequin, display board etc. If however, the system is to be used in a domest
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Cil Shopfitters Ltd.
Gibson , Jr. Robert W.
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