Support apparatus

Abstract

Apparatus ( 10 ) for supporting objects on a shelf, comprising an elongate assembly ( 12 ) and at least one divider ( 14 ) releasably mounted thereon. The elongate assembly ( 12 ) comprises a first part ( 16 ), a second part ( 18 ) and a spring bias ( 20 ) disposed therebetween. The first and second parts ( 16 ), ( 18 ) are movable relative to each other, with compression of spring bias ( 20 ) providing a force urging apart the parts ( 16 ),( 18 ) along the longitudinal axis AA. In this way, the assembly ( 12 ) may be braced between opposed side wall of a shelf in a book case or the like.

1 . Apparatus for supporting objects loosely stored on a shelf has hereinbefore defined, comprising: 
 an elongate assembly comprising a first part and a second part, the second part being moveable relative to the first part, and means for biasing one part away from the other part to provide a bracing action between opposed walls of the shelf; and    at least one divider for dividing shelf space, the or each divider being releasably mountable on the elongate assembly.    
     
     
         2 . Apparatus according to  claim 1 , in which the elongate assembly is configured to mount the or each divider at one of a plurality of discrete locations along its length.  
     
     
         3 . Apparatus according to  claim 1 , in which one part of the elongate assembly is itself elongate and configured to be cut to length to suit intended use.  
     
     
         4 . Apparatus according to  claim 1 , in which the urging means comprises a spring bias disposed between the first and second parts.