Superior shelf system

Abstract

The SUPERIOR SHELF SYSTEM is a method which enables the adjustable slides to be installed without screws or tools of any kind in just seconds and in comfort. Also, when it is desirable for a tray to be relocated to a higher or lower level, it can be done easily and comfortable in a few seconds without the use of tools, thereby providing the solution to all of the previous installation and utility problems resulting in the following advantages: 1) EFFICIENT USE OF STORAGE SPACE—Height adjustments can be made in increments of one inch (no wasted space); 2) ACCESSABILITY—The full-extension slides provide easy access to every item in the cabinet; 3) EASE OF INSTALLATION—The next section will show that the SUPERIOR SHELF SYSTEM never requires the installer to crawl into the rear of a cabinet or assume any other awkward position; 4) TIME SAVING—Installation of the tray hardware and relocation of the trays takes only a few seconds.

1 . THE SLOTTED GRIDS: FIGS.  2 A and  2 B—Panels affixed to both walls of a cabinet, providing a series of locations (horizontal slots) one inch apart, ascending from bottom to top, from which “slide” hardware can be hung, thus allowing the tray between the slides to be easily installed or relocated. 
   
   
       2 . THE “Z” BRACKET: FIGS.  3 A and  3 B—The “Z” Bracket is permanently affixed to the slide so that when the top leg of the bracket is inserted into a slot, the slide is securely held against the grid by the 45° bevel at the rear of the slot and bracket, and remains secure during use because the tray, although fully extended, continues to keep pressure against the front of the slide. 
   
   
       3 . HANGER BRACKET: FIGS.  9 A and  9 B—The alternative method eliminates the “Z” Bracket which is replaced by a part called a “Hanger.” Hangers are manufactured separate from the slides and are joined by inserting a slide into the front of the Hanger. Using this method, the parts of the slide always remain assembled and connected to the sides of the drawer. In practice, it shows that in using this method, shelves can be relocated to a higher or lower position much easier and faster. The Hanger can be manufactured in various heights to accommodate any slide.