Shelving system

Abstract

A system for creating shelving, pedestal supports, a cabinet or desk and for mounting these items against a substantially vertical wall. One or more rails are provided which are affixed to the substantially vertical wall. Each rail is characterized as having an elongated longitudinal axis, base portion configured to contact the substantially vertical wall and a pair of flanges extending perpendicularly from the base portion in establishing a channel therebetween along the longitudinal axis noting further that the flanges are provided with a plurality of openings configured therein. The shelf, pedestal, cabinet or desk each have at least one rear surface supporting at least one bracket. A first portion of each bracket is embedded within the shelf and a second portion of each bracket extends from the shelf and is insertable within the channels and is slideable therein. In addition, the second portion of each bracket is provided with openings which align with openings in the flanges. Pins are provided which are sized to pass through the openings in the flanges and openings in the second portion of each bracket to releaseably secure the shelves to the substantially vertical wall.

1 . A shelving system for mounting shelves against a substantially vertical wall said shelving system comprising a pair of rails spaced apart extending parallel to one another and each being affixed to said substantially vertical wall, each rail having an elongated longitudinal axis, a base portion configured to contact said substantially vertical wall and a pair of flanges extending perpendicularly from said base portion establishing a channel therebetween along said longitudinal axis, said flanges having a plurality of openings configured thereon, at least one shelf having a rear surface and at least two brackets spaced apart from one another the approximate distance between said pair of rails such that a first portion of each of said brackets is embedded within said rear surface of said shelf and a second portion of each of said brackets extending from said shelf and insertable within said channels and being slideable therein and wherein said second portion of each of said brackets is provided with openings which align with said openings in said flanges and pins sized to pass through said openings in said flanges and openings in said second portions of said brackets to releaseably secure said shelves to said substantially vertical wall.  
   
   
       2 . The shelving system of  claim 1  wherein said rear surface of said at least one shelf is provided with notches, said notches being sized to receive said flanges whenever said second portions of said brackets are inserted within said channels.  
   
   
       3 . The shelving system of  claim 1  wherein said brackets comprise L-shaped stock with one leg of said L-shaped stock being said first portion and a second leg of said L-shaped stock being said second portion.  
   
   
       4 . The shelving system of  claim 1  wherein said plurality of openings in said flanges are spaced along said flanges to enable said shelf to be slideable along said pair of rails and releaseably secured at a multitude of locations there along.  
   
   
       5 . The shelving system of  claim 1  wherein said second portion of each bracket is provided with two openings, each of which align with openings in said flanges such that as said second portion of each bracket is installed within each of said channels, said pins are caused to pass through said openings in securing said shelf to said substantially vertical wall.  
   
   
       6 . A pedestal system for mounting pedestal shelves against a substantially vertical wall, said pedestal system comprising at least one rail being affixed to said substantially vertical wall, said rail having an elongated longitudinal axis, a base portion configured to contact said substantially vertical wall and a pair of flanges extending perpendicularly from said base portion in establishing a channel therebetween along said longitudinal axis, said flanges having a plurality of openings configured therein, at least one pedestal having a rear surface and at least one bracket such that a first portion of said bracket is embedded within said rear pedestal and a second portion of said bracket extends from said pedestal and is insertable within said channels and is slideable therein and wherein said second portion of said bracket is provided with openings which align with said openings in said flanges and pins sized to pass through said openings in said flanges and openings in said second portion of said bracket to releaseably secure said pedestal to said substantially vertical wall.  
   
   
       7 . The pedestal system of  claim 6  wherein said rear surface of said at least one pedestal is provided with at least one notch, said notch being sized to receive said flanges whenever said second portion of said bracket is inserted within said channels.  
   
   
       8 . The pedestal system of  claim 6  wherein said bracket comprises L-shaped stock with one leg of said L-shaped stock being said first portion and a second leg of said L-shaped stock being said second portion.  
   
   
       9 . The pedestal system of  claim 6  wherein said plurality of openings in said flanges are spaced along said flanges to enable said pedestal to be slideable along said rail and releaseably secured at a multitude of locations there along.  
   
   
       10 . The pedestal system of  claim 6  wherein said second portion of said bracket is provided with two openings, each of which align with openings in said flanges such that as said second portion of said bracket is installed within said channel, said pins are caused to pass through said openings in securing said pedestal to said substantially vertical wall.  
   
   
       11 . A cabinet or desk system for mounting a cabinet or desk against a substantially vertical wall, said cabinet or desk comprising substantially horizontally extending top and bottom members and connecting substantially vertical side members to create a box-like structure, said cabinet or desk system comprising a pair of rails spaced apart and extending parallel to one another, and each being affixed to said substantially vertical wall, each rail having an elongated longitudinal axis, a base portion configured to contact said substantially vertical wall and a pair of flanges extending perpendicularly from said base portion establishing a channel therebetween along said longitudinal axis, said flanges further having a plurality of openings configured therein, at least one cabinet or desk having a rear surface and at least two brackets, extending from said top member spaced apart from one another the approximate distance between said pair of rails such that a first portion of each of said brackets is embedded within said horizontally extending top member and a second portion of each of said brackets extending from said horizontally extending top member and insertable within said channels and being slideable therein and wherein said second portion of each of said brackets is further provided with openings which align with said openings in said flanges and pins sized to pass through openings in said flanges and openings in said second portions of each of said brackets to releaseably secure said cabinet or desk to said substantially vertical wall.  
   
   
       12 . The cabinet or desk system of  claim 11  wherein said bottom member is further provided with at least two brackets extending from its rear surface, the second portion of each being slideably received by said channels and having openings that align with opening configured in said flanges and pins sized to pass through said flanges and openings in said second portions of each of said brackets to further releaseably secure said cabinet or desk to said substantially vertical wall.  
   
   
       13 . The cabinet or desk system of  claim 12  wherein said rear surfaces of said at least two horizontally extending top and bottom members are provided with notches, said notches being sized to receive said flanges whenever said second portions of said brackets are inserted within said channels.  
   
   
       14 . The cabinet or desk system of  claim 12  wherein said brackets comprise L-shaped stock with one leg of each L-shaped stock being said first portion and a second leg of said L-shaped stock being second portion.  
   
   
       15 . The cabinet or desk system of  claim 12  wherein said plurality of openings in said flanges are spaced along said flanges to enable said cabinet or desk to be slideable along said pair of rails and releaseably secured at a multitude of locations there along.  
   
   
       16 . The cabinet or desk system of  claim 12  wherein said second portion of each bracket is provided with two openings, each of which align with openings in said flanges such that as said second portion of each bracket is installed within each of said channels, said pins are caused to pass through said openings in securing said cabinet or desk to said substantially vertical wall.  
   
   
       17 . The cabinet or desk system of  claim 12  further comprising a front panel hingedly connected to said substantially horizontally extending bottom member to provide access to the interior of said cabinet or desk.