Mounting clip and related modular storage system

Abstract

A storage system having a releasably mounted mounting clip that can be connected to a wall stud or ceiling joist. A variety of storage components can be joined to the mounting clip. The mounting clip can also be used to join boards and panels to construct furniture and stand-alone storage units.

1 . A releasable mounting clip, comprising: 
 a clamp having a pair of jaws adapted to move relative to one another to clamp onto a supporting structure; and    an accessory mount joined to the clamp, and adapted to be secured to a plurality of modular storage components.    
   
   
       2 . The releasable mounting clip of  claim 1 , and further comprising: 
 a clip lock joined to the clamp for preventing unintentional movement of the mounting clip from the closed position to the opened position; and    a resilient locking handle for preventing the clip lock from inadvertent release.    
   
   
       3 . The releasable mounting clip of  claim 2 , wherein the accessory mount is constructed in combination with the clip lock and comprises: 
 an ear defining a hole; and    a pin for insertion through the hole when the mounting clip is in the closed position.    
   
   
       4 . The mounting clip of  claim 1 , and further comprising: 
 a bicycle rack for connection to the accessory mount.    
   
   
       5 . The mounting clip of  claim 1 , and further comprising: 
 a shelf defining flange; and    a tool hook defining a channel for mating with the shelf flange to releasably engage the tool hook to the shelf.