Modular Closet Unit

Abstract

A modular closet unit comprising a structure of upright frame members connected between a floor and a ceiling of an occupied space, a horizontal track between the upright frame members, and bifold doors for closing the space between the upright frame members and between the horizontal track and the floor. The modular closet unit further includes fascia panels positioned above the bifold doors and side panels positioned at one or more ends of the modular closet unit.

1 . A modular closet unit comprising:
 a. a plurality of upright frame members connected between a floor and a ceiling of an occupied space,   b. a horizontal track connected to the upright frame members between the upright frame members, and   c. doors connected to the upright frame members and the horizontal track.   
     
     
         2 . The modular closet unit of  claim 1  further comprising a side panel connecting at least one upright frame member to a back wall of the occupied space. 
     
     
         3 . The modular closet unit of  claim 1  further comprising a fascia panel connected to at least one upright frame member and positioned above at least one door. 
     
     
         4 . The modular closet unit of  claim 2  wherein the modular close unit is enclosed on one side by a side wall of the occupied space. 
     
     
         5 . The modular closet unit of  claim 2  wherein each upright frame member is supported by a bottom frame member foot, and wherein each bottom frame member foot frictionally engages the floor of the occupied space. 
     
     
         6 . The modular closet unit of  claim 5  wherein at least one door comprises an upper hinge pin bracket and a lower hinge pin bracket, wherein an upper hinge pin is adapted to secure the upper hinge pin bracket to the horizontal track, and wherein a lower hinge pin is adapted to secure the lower hinge pin bracket to a bottom hinge pin foot. 
     
     
         7 . The modular closet unit of  claim 6  wherein at least one door comprises an upper guide pin bracket and a lower guide pin bracket, wherein an upper guide pin is adapted to engage the upper guide pin bracket, wherein a distal end of the upper guide pin is adapted to fit inside a horizontal track channel formed in the horizontal track, wherein a lower guide pin is adapted to engage the lower guide pin bracket, and wherein a distal end of the lower guide pin is adapted to fit inside a slot in a center foot. 
     
     
         8 . The modular closet unit of  claim 5  further comprising a lower horizontal track connecting at least one bottom frame member foot to an adjacent bottom frame member foot. 
     
     
         9 . The modular closet unit of  claim 8  wherein at least one door comprises an upper hinge pin bracket and a lower hinge pin bracket, wherein an upper hinge pin is adapted to secure the upper hinge pin bracket to the horizontal track, and wherein a lower hinge pin is adapted to secure the lower hinge pin bracket to the lower horizontal track. 
     
     
         10 . The modular closet unit of  claim 9  wherein at least one door comprises an upper guide pin bracket and a lower guide pin bracket, wherein an upper guide pin is adapted to engage the upper guide pin bracket, wherein a distal end of the upper guide pin is adapted to fit inside an upper horizontal track channel formed in the horizontal track, wherein a lower guide pin is adapted to engage the lower guide pin bracket, and wherein a distal end of the lower guide pin is adapted to fit inside a lower horizontal track channel formed in the lower horizontal track. 
     
     
         11 . A modular closet unit comprising:
 a. a plurality of upright frame members connected between a floor and a ceiling of an occupied space,   b. a wall frame for positioning the upright frame members offset from a back wall of the occupied space,   c. a horizontal track connected to the upright frame members between the upright frame members, and   d. doors connected to the upright frame members and the horizontal track.   
     
     
         12 . The modular closet unit of  claim 11  further comprising a side panel connecting at least one upright frame member to the back wall of the occupied space. 
     
     
         13 . The modular closet unit of  claim 11  further comprising a fascia panel connected to at least one upright frame member and positioned above at least one door. 
     
     
         14 . The modular closet unit of  claim 12  wherein the modular close unit is enclosed on one side by a side wall of the occupied space. 
     
     
         15 . The modular closet unit of  claim 12  wherein each upright frame member is supported by a bottom frame member foot, and wherein each bottom frame member foot frictionally engages the floor of the occupied space. 
     
     
         16 . The modular closet unit of  claim 15  wherein at least one door comprises an upper hinge pin bracket and a lower hinge pin bracket, wherein an upper hinge pin is adapted to secure the upper hinge pin bracket to the horizontal track, and wherein a lower hinge pin is adapted to secure the lower hinge pin bracket to a bottom hinge pin foot. 
     
     
         17 . The modular closet unit of  claim 16  wherein at least one door comprises an upper guide pin bracket and a lower guide pin bracket, wherein an upper guide pin is adapted to engage the upper guide pin bracket, wherein a distal end of the upper guide pin is adapted to fit inside a horizontal track channel formed in the horizontal track, wherein a lower guide pin is adapted to engage the lower guide pin bracket, and wherein a distal end of the lower guide pin is adapted to fit inside a slot in a center foot. 
     
     
         18 . The modular closet unit of  claim 15  further comprising a lower horizontal track connecting at least one bottom frame member foot to an adjacent bottom frame member foot. 
     
     
         19 . The modular closet unit of  claim 18  wherein at least one door comprises an upper hinge pin bracket and a lower hinge pin bracket, wherein an upper hinge pin is adapted to secure the upper hinge pin bracket to the horizontal track, and wherein a lower hinge pin is adapted to secure the lower hinge pin bracket to the lower horizontal track. 
     
     
         20 . The modular closet unit of  claim 19  wherein at least one door comprises an upper guide pin bracket and a lower guide pin bracket, wherein an upper guide pin is adapted to engage the upper guide pin bracket, wherein a distal end of the upper guide pin is adapted to fit inside an upper horizontal track channel formed in the horizontal track, wherein a lower guide pin is adapted to engage the lower guide pin bracket, and wherein a distal end of the lower guide pin is adapted to fit inside a lower horizontal track channel formed in the lower horizontal track.