Adjustable mounting structure for a shelving system

Abstract

A shelf system includes a support member that accommodates an associated object for display and dispensing. The support member includes a front end and a rear end. A mounting portion is disposed adjacent the support member rear end. The mounting portion includes a first member which connects to an associated upright and a second member which is operatively connected to the support member. A pin is connected to one of the first and second members and a sleeve is connected to the other of the first and second members, wherein the sleeve selectively accommodates the pin. A fastener is provided for selectively securing the pin in the sleeve.

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         21 . A shelf system comprising:
 a base configured to accommodate an associated object for display and dispensing;   a first divider supported by the base and having a first protrusion;   a second divider spaced apart from the first divider and supported by the base, the second divider having a second protrusion;   a first barrier having a first arm pivotally coupled to the first divider, the first arm supported by the first protrusion; and   a second barrier having a second arm pivotally coupled to the second divider, the second arm supported by the second protrusion,   wherein the first and second barriers are operable to retard movement of an associated object accommodated by the base.   
     
     
         22 . The shelf system of  claim 21 , wherein the first divider is substantially parallel to the second divider. 
     
     
         23 . The shelf system of  claim 21 , further comprising a first biasing member operable to bias the first barrier from an open position to a closed position, and a second biasing member operable to bias the second barrier from an open position to a closed position. 
     
     
         24 . The shelf system of  claim 23 , wherein the first barrier is substantially parallel to the second barrier when the first and second barriers are in the closed position. 
     
     
         25 . The shelf system of  claim 23 , wherein the first biasing member is coupled to the first barrier. 
     
     
         26 . The shelf system of  claim 23 , wherein the first biasing member includes a leg extending along a backside of the first barrier. 
     
     
         27 . The shelf system of  claim 21 , wherein the first barrier includes a tapered lower edge extending away from the base. 
     
     
         28 . The shelf system of  claim 21 , wherein the first divider includes a third protrusion, the second divider includes a fourth protrusion, the first barrier includes a third arm pivotally coupled to the first divider, and the second barrier includes a fourth arm pivotally coupled to the second divider. 
     
     
         29 . The shelf system of  claim 28 , wherein the first arm and the third arm are disposed between the first protrusion and the third protrusion. 
     
     
         30 . A shelf system comprising:
 a support shelf including a mounting portion configured to engage a support, the support shelf including a first divider having a first tab; and   an auxiliary shelf removably supported by the support shelf, the auxiliary shelf including a second divider and a roller system, the second divider having a second tab, the roller system defining a slot configured to receive the first tab and the second tab.   
     
     
         31 . The shelf system of  claim 30 , wherein the auxiliary shelf defines a first length and the support shelf defines a second length that is greater than the first length. 
     
     
         32 . The shelf system of  claim 30 , wherein the roller system includes a housing, and wherein the slot extends through the housing of the roller system. 
     
     
         33 . The shelf system of  claim 30 , wherein the first divider includes a front end having an arcuate edge. 
     
     
         34 . A shelf system having a pair of spaced-apart uprights configured to support a shelf, the shelf comprising:
 a base configured to accommodate an associated object for display and dispensing;   a first latch member moveably supported by the base for movement between a latched position and an unlatched position;   a second latch member moveably supported by the base for movement between a latched position and an unlatched position;   a first biasing member coupled to the first latch member and operable to bias the first latch member into the latched position;   a second biasing member coupled to the second latch member and operable to bias the second latch member into the latched position; and   an actuator configured to move the first latch member against a force exerted by the first biasing member and the second latch member against a force exerted by the second biasing member.   
     
     
         35 . The shelf system of  claim 34 , wherein the actuator includes a cable having a first end coupled to the first latch member and a second end coupled to the second latch member, the cable operable to move the first and second latch members from the latched position to the unlatched position. 
     
     
         36 . The shelf system of  claim 34 , wherein the first latch member is disposed proximate a first side of the base, and the second latch member is disposed proximate a second side of the base, the first side being opposite the second side. 
     
     
         37 . The shelf system of  claim 34 , wherein the first latch member is operable to move in unison with the second latch member. 
     
     
         38 . The shelf system of  claim 34 , wherein the first latch member is operable to a first of the pair of spaced-apart uprights, and the second latch member is operable to engage a second of the pair of spaced-apart uprights. 
     
     
         39 . The shelf system of  claim 34 , wherein the first latch member includes a first tapered surface and the second latch member includes a second tapered surface.