Modular Storage System

Abstract

A highly modular and adjustable shelving system, for household articles and other objects, supported by vibration isolating and noise suppressing, soft and non-slippery padding. The shelving system is comprised of at least one frame element and at least one removable support element or any combination of these components. The modular design provides for quick assembly, easy customization and disassembly.

1 . A storage system comprising:
 a) at least one vertical frame element and at least one horizontal support element,   b) wherein said vertical frame element incorporates at least one T slot,   c) wherein said horizontal support element incorporates a cam and a snap lock,   d) wherein said cam engages fits into said T slot and firmly attaches said horizontal support element when rotated one quarter turn,   e) wherein said snap lock engages with said T slot when said horizontal support element is rotated one quarter turn, wherein said snap lock provides resistance to rotation when engaged with said T slot,   f) wherein said vertical frame element is a pole or column,   g) wherein said horizontal support element is a pole or arm,   h) wherein said vertical frame element incorporates an indexing hole locator strip or locating holes,   i) wherein said cam additionally incorporates a pin for alignment to a hole in said indexing hole locator strip or said locating holes, and   j) wherein the position of said horizontal support element relative to said vertical frame element is determined by a selection of a hole in said indexing hole locator strip or said locating holes,    whereby said horizontal support element is useful for storing or displaying items.   
     
     
         2 . The storage and display system of  claim 1  wherein a cross section of said pole incorporates a polynomial shape with 3, 4, 6, or 8 faces, and wherein each said face additionally incorporates said T slot. 
     
     
         3 . The storage and display system of  claim 2  wherein said pole incorporates a V groove adjacent to said T slot, and said indexing hole locator strip is inserted into said V groove. 
     
     
         4 . The storage and display system of  claim 1  wherein said vertical frame elements are
 i) attached to a wall, or 
 ii) free standing by use of a plurality of legs attached to at least one said vertical frame element. 
 
     
     
         5 . The storage and display system of  claim 1  wherein a plurality of panels are supported by said vertical frame elements and said horizontal support elements. 
     
     
         6 . The storage and display system of  claim 5  wherein said panels incorporate internal lighting. 
     
     
         7 . The storage and display system of  claim 1  wherein at least one said horizontal support element incorporates at least one stop and a covering with any properties from the group consisting of:
 i) noise suppressing, 
 ii) vibration dampening, and 
 iii) non-slip. 
 
     
     
         8 . A storage system according to  claim 1  wherein
 a) said horizontal support element is an arm, and 
 b) wherein said arm is connected to a horizontal rail by a rail connecting base, 
  whereby said horizontal rail is useful for storing or displaying items. 
 
     
     
         9 . A storage system comprising:
 a) at least one vertical frame element and at least one horizontal support element,   b) wherein said vertical frame element incorporates at least one vertical T slot,   c) wherein said horizontal support element incorporates at least one horizontal T slot,   d) a spacer nut insert,   e) wherein said spacer nut insert is configured to fit into any said T slot and firmly attaches said horizontal support element and to said vertical frame element by use of a threaded connector,   f) wherein said vertical frame element is a pole or column,   g) wherein said horizontal support element is a pole or a rail,   h) wherein said vertical frame element incorporates indexing holes, wherein said threaded connector engages a selected hole in said indexing holes, and   i) wherein said threaded connector causes spacer nut to increase in dimension so as to grip said horizontal T slot,    whereby said horizontal support element is useful for storing or displaying items.   
     
     
         10 . A storage system comprising:
 a) at least one vertical frame element and at least one horizontal support element,   b) wherein said vertical frame element incorporates at least one vertical T slot,   c) wherein said horizontal support element incorporates at least one horizontal T slot,   d) a dovetail insert,   e) wherein said dovetail insert is configured to fit into any said T slot and firmly attaches said horizontal support element and to said vertical frame element by use of threaded connectors,   f) wherein said vertical frame element is a pole or column,   g) wherein said horizontal support element is a pole or a rail,   h) wherein said vertical frame element incorporates vertical indexing holes, wherein a selected hole in said vertical indexing holes is used for connection to said horizontal support element,   i) wherein said horizontal support element incorporates horizontal indexing holes, wherein a selected hole in said horizontal indexing holes is used for connection to said vertical frame element, and   j) wherein said dovetail insert additionally incorporates a space for wiring,    whereby said horizontal support element is useful for storing or displaying items.   
     
     
         11 . The storage and display system of  claim 10  wherein a plurality of panels are supported by said vertical frame elements and said horizontal support elements. 
     
     
         12 . The storage and display system of  claim 11  wherein said panels incorporate internal lighting.