GB2067388A - Panel supports - Google Patents
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- GB2067388A GB2067388A GB8030186A GB8030186A GB2067388A GB 2067388 A GB2067388 A GB 2067388A GB 8030186 A GB8030186 A GB 8030186A GB 8030186 A GB8030186 A GB 8030186A GB 2067388 A GB2067388 A GB 2067388A
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
- A47F5/00—Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
- A47F5/08—Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features secured to the wall, ceiling, or the like; Wall-bracket display devices
- A47F5/0807—Display panels, grids or rods used for suspending merchandise or cards supporting articles; Movable brackets therefor
- A47F5/0846—Display panels or rails with elongated channels; Sliders, brackets, shelves, or the like, slidably attached therein
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
- A47B96/00—Details of cabinets, racks or shelf units not covered by a single one of groups A47B43/00 - A47B95/00; General details of furniture
- A47B96/20—Furniture panels or like furniture elements
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Abstract
A support device (e.g. for brackets, shelves and the like) comprises at least one panel elements each element being of constant cross section and including a panel part and at least one support part comprising angle section rib along at least one face of the panel member. The panel support element may be an extrusion, for example, of aluminium or a plastics material. As described the lower edges and upper edges of the elements are complementary whereby they may be interengaged to form a stack. A channel section on one face enables a fixing hub to be retained. <IMAGE>
Description
SPECIFICATION
Panel supports
This invention relates to panel supports.
It is known to produce louvred panel supports which comprise a panel having a plurality of angle sections pressed out of the panel. These angle sections serve to support a variety of ancilliary equipment such as containers, baskets, trays and rails.
The existing louvred panel systems have however found limited application and it is believed that this is due to their relatively unattractive appearance and also the presence of sharp edges.
An object of the present invention is to provide an improved panel support.
According to the present invention we provide a panel support element of constant cross-section which includes a panel part and at least one support part comprising an angle section projection on at least one face of the panel part. Conveniently the panel support element is an extrusion, for example of aluminium or a plastics material.
Preferably at least one support part is provided on each face of the panel member.
Advantageously securing means are provided on the panel support element in the form of a channel which channel has flanges partly closing the mouth thereof to form an abutment for a threaded nut disposed in the channel.
In a preferred construction at least a part of the channel is formed by one of said at least one angle sections.
In one particular form of the invention the panel support elements comprise modular units having cooperating formations at the top and bottom of each panel part so that they can be built up into a panel support assembly.
Preferably the cooperating formations comprise a generally U-shaped channel at the top or bottom of each panel part to receive the bottom or top edge respectively of an adjacent panel part.
According to another aspect of the invention we provide a panel support assembly which comprises a plurality of panel support elements as described above.
The assembly may include an end cap, for example of angle section, at each end of the assembly.
Preferably the panel support elements are secured to the end caps by securing means on the element. A plurality of panel support assemblies are connected side-by-side and to this end the elements or end caps may if desired be secured to support pillars which in turn may be secured to another panel support assembly.
Reference is now made to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of part of a panel support assembly with part of an end cap broken away; and
Figure2 is an end view of a panel support assembly showing the use of the securing means to fix an end cap.
In Figure 1 two panel support elements 10 are shown in an assembled relationship each panel support element 10 having a panel part and three support parts in the form of three angle section projections 11 on each face thereof. As can be seen from the drawings the top margin 12 of the lower panel support element 10 is located in the inverted
U-shaped channel 13 at the bottom of the upper panel support element 10.
The panel support elements are formed as an extrusion of, for example, aluminium.
Generally, a panel support assembly will include three such panel support elements 10 extending between opposed end caps 17 but, of course, any convenient number of elements may be included.
The locking means can be seen with greater clarity in Figure 2. The channel 14 has a base defined by the element 10, an upper wall defined by the angle section projection 11 and a lowerwall 19. A pair of inwardly directed flanges 15 serve to partly close the mouth of the channel 14to retain a threaded nut 16 therein. This nut can then be used for fixing an end cap 17 as shown by means of a bolt 18. It will be appreciated that the element and hence the panel assembly can be secured to any supporting device by means of similar bolts 18 and nuts 16.
The provision of end cap 17 provides an extremely neat appearance to the panel support assembly and conceals the edges of the extrusion.
If desired the end caps 17 can be secured to support pillars (not shown) for example by means of the holes 18. Another panel support assembly can then be secured to the other side of the pillar if desired.
The panel support element also includes a downwardly depending lip 20 on the upper angle section projection 11. This lip can be used for mounting the element 10, or a panel support assembly of more than one element 10, on a support surface such as a wall by engaging the lip 20 over one or more angle section brackets secured to the support surface.
The panel supports and panel support assemblies of the present invention can be used to replace the known louvred panels in existing and in new applications. They can be used to support decorative or utilitarian articles, or display or storage arrangements such as containers, baskets, trays, shelves rails, brackets, hooks and spigot units for receiving interchangeable hook-shaped prongs.
The panel supports and panel support assemblies may be readily fixed to vertical surfaces such as walls or they may be secured to tables or work benches, supplied as free standing units or mounted on a chassis provided with suitable wheels or castors.
The panel supports of the present invention are relatively easy to produce in that they are formed as an extrusion and they can be readily assembled into panel support assemblies which have a very neat appearance and which do not expose any sharp edges when the end caps are in position.
1. A panel support element of constant cross section which includes a panel part and at least one
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Claims (13)
1. A panel support element of constant cross section which includes a panel part and at least one support part comprising an angle section projection on at least one face of the panel part.
2. An element according to claim 1 which is an extrusion.
3. An element according to claim 1 or 2 in which at least one support part is provided on each face of the panel member.
4. An element according to any of claims 1 to 3 in which the securing means are provided in the form of a channel having flanges partly closing the mouth thereof to form an abutment for a threaded nut disposed in the channel.
5. An element according to claim 4 in which at least a part of the channel is formed by one of said at least one angle sections.
6. An element according to any of claims 1 to 5 having formations at the top and bottom of the panel part so that a plurality of elements can be assembled to form a panel support assembly.
7. An element according to claim 6 in which the formations comprise a generally U-shaped channel which can receive an edge of the adjacent panel part.
8. A panel support assembly comprising a plurality of panel support elements as claimed in any of claims 1 to 7.
9. An assembly according to claim 8 having an end cap at each end thereof.
10. An assembly according to claim 9 in which the panel support elements are secured to the end caps by securing means on the element.
11. An assembly according to claim 9 or 10 in which a plurality of panel support assemblies are connected side by side.
12. A panel support element substantially as herein described and as shown in the drawings.
13. A panel support assembly substantially as herein described with reference to and as shown in the drawings.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB8030186A GB2067388A (en) | 1980-01-12 | 1980-09-18 | Panel supports |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB8001079 | 1980-01-12 | ||
| GB8030186A GB2067388A (en) | 1980-01-12 | 1980-09-18 | Panel supports |
Publications (1)
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| GB2067388A true GB2067388A (en) | 1981-07-30 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| GB8030186A Withdrawn GB2067388A (en) | 1980-01-12 | 1980-09-18 | Panel supports |
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Cited By (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2123277A (en) * | 1982-06-25 | 1984-02-01 | Daifuku Machinery Works | Panels for supporting articles |
| GB2129463A (en) * | 1982-07-21 | 1984-05-16 | Sung Hsiung Chen | Wall panel |
| US4531640A (en) * | 1983-09-12 | 1985-07-30 | Electronic Solutions | Frame for supporting circuit boards |
| US4750624A (en) * | 1986-07-18 | 1988-06-14 | Australian Slatwall Industries Pty. Ltd. | Extruded panel |
| AU593924B2 (en) * | 1986-07-18 | 1990-02-22 | Australian Slatwall Industries Pty. Limited | Extruded panel |
| EP0933051A3 (en) * | 1998-02-03 | 2001-05-16 | Interface, Inc. | Carpet sample display |
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Cited By (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2123277A (en) * | 1982-06-25 | 1984-02-01 | Daifuku Machinery Works | Panels for supporting articles |
| GB2129463A (en) * | 1982-07-21 | 1984-05-16 | Sung Hsiung Chen | Wall panel |
| US4531640A (en) * | 1983-09-12 | 1985-07-30 | Electronic Solutions | Frame for supporting circuit boards |
| US4750624A (en) * | 1986-07-18 | 1988-06-14 | Australian Slatwall Industries Pty. Ltd. | Extruded panel |
| AU593924B2 (en) * | 1986-07-18 | 1990-02-22 | Australian Slatwall Industries Pty. Limited | Extruded panel |
| EP0933051A3 (en) * | 1998-02-03 | 2001-05-16 | Interface, Inc. | Carpet sample display |
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| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |