Wall shelf bracket systems and methods

Abstract

A shelf system is provided that can include a first bracket, a second bracket, a first shelf, and a second shelf. Each of the first bracket and the second bracket can include a main frame, a first support member and a second support member. The main frame can be configured to be secured to a surface and positioned generally parallel to the surface. The first support member can be coupled to a first end of the main frame and extend generally perpendicular to the main frame. The second support member can be coupled at a first end at or near a second end of the main frame and coupled at a second end to the first support member. When secured to the surface the first bracket and the second bracket are spaced a predetermined distance apart. Each shelf can be disposed on one support member of each bracket.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A shelf system comprising:
 a first bracket and a second bracket, each of the first bracket and the second bracket comprising:
 a main frame configured to be secured to a surface and positioned generally parallel to the surface; 
 a first support member coupled to a first end of the main frame, the first support member extending generally perpendicular to the main frame; 
 a second support member coupled to an intermediate portion of the main frame and positioned below the first support member, the second support member extending generally perpendicular to the main frame; and 
 a third support member coupled at a first end at or near a second end of the main frame and coupled at a second end to the first support member; 
 wherein when secured to the surface the first bracket and the second bracket are spaced a predetermined distance apart; 
   a first shelf configured to be disposed at least partially on the first support member of the first bracket and at least partially on the first support member of the second bracket; and   a second shelf configured to be disposed at least partially on the second support member of the first bracket and at least partially on the second support member of the second bracket.   
     
     
         2 . The shelf system of  claim 1 , wherein the first support member of each of the first bracket and the second bracket has a length that exceeds a length of the second support member of each of the first bracket and the second bracket. 
     
     
         3 . The shelf system of  claim 1 , wherein the third support member is positioned at an angle relative the surface. 
     
     
         4 . The shelf system of  claim 1 , wherein the main frame of each of the first bracket and the second bracket comprises one or more openings configured to receive one or more protrusions extending from the second support member to removably couple the second support member to the main frame. 
     
     
         5 . The shelf system of  claim 1 , wherein the main frame comprises an opening having a predetermined length and the second support member is coupled to the main frame via a bolt that is slidable within the opening. 
     
     
         6 . The shelf system of  claim 1 , wherein the second support member comprises a first portion separated from a second portion, the first portion extending from main frame towards the third support member and the second portion extending from the third support member toward the main frame. 
     
     
         7 . The shelf system of  claim 1 , wherein the second support member is formed by a cut-out of the main frame and is bendably or pivotably moveable relative to the main frame and comprises an opening configured to receive a mechanical fastener to secure the second shelf to the second support member. 
     
     
         8 . The shelf system of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first support member and the second support member comprises an upward extending protrusion configured to be retained within a recess of the first shelf or the second shelf to secure the first shelf or the second shelf to the first support member or second support member. 
     
     
         9 . A shelf system comprising:
 a first bracket and a second bracket, each of the first bracket and the second bracket comprising:
 a main frame configured to be secured to a surface and positioned generally parallel to the surface; 
 a first support member coupled to a first end of the main frame, the first support member extending generally perpendicular to the main frame; and 
 a second support member coupled at a first end at or near a second end of the main frame and coupled at a second end to the first support member; 
 wherein when secured to the surface the first bracket and the second bracket are spaced a predetermined distance apart; 
   a first shelf configured to be disposed at least partially on the first support member of the first bracket and at least partially on the first support member of the second bracket; and   a second shelf configured to be removably coupled to the main frame.   
     
     
         10 . The shelf system of  claim 9 , wherein the second shelf is pivotably coupled to the main frame and configured to transition from a stowed configuration to a deployed configuration. 
     
     
         11 . The shelf system of  claim 9 , wherein each of the first bracket and the second bracket further comprises a third support member coupled to an intermediate portion of the main frame and positioned below the first support member, the third support member extending generally perpendicular to the main frame, wherein the second shelf is disposed on the third support member. 
     
     
         12 . The shelf system of  claim 9 , wherein the second support member is positioned at an angle relative the surface. 
     
     
         13 . The shelf system of  claim 11 , wherein the main frame of each of the first bracket and the second bracket comprises one or more openings configured to receive one or more protrusions extending from the third support member to removably couple the third support member to the main frame. 
     
     
         14 . The shelf system of  claim 11 , wherein the main frame comprises an opening having a predetermined length and the third support member is coupled to the main frame via a bolt that is slidable within the opening. 
     
     
         15 . The shelf system of  claim 9 , further comprising a third support member extending from main frame towards the second support member and a fourth support member extending from the second support member toward the main frame, wherein the second shelf is positioned at least partially on the third support member and at least partially on the fourth support member. 
     
     
         16 . The shelf system of  claim 11 , wherein the third support member is formed by a cut-out of the main frame and is bendably or pivotably moveable relative to the main frame and comprises an opening configured to receive a mechanical fastener to secure the second shelf to the third support member. 
     
     
         17 . The shelf system of  claim 11 , wherein at least one of the first support member and the third support member comprises an upward extending protrusion configured to be retained within a recess of the first shelf or second shelf to secure the first shelf or second shelf to first support member or the third support member. 
     
     
         18 . A method of assembling a shelf system comprising:
 securing a first main frame to a surface, the first main frame comprising a first support member extending generally perpendicular to the first main frame and a second support member extending at a first end from the first main frame to the first support member at a second end;   securing a second main frame to a surface, the second main frame comprising a first support member extending generally perpendicular to the second main frame and a second support member extending at a first end from the second main frame to the first support member at a second end;   coupling a first shelf to the first support member of the first main frame and the first support member of the second main frame; and   coupling a second shelf to the first main frame and the second main frame, the second shelf positioned below the first shelf.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein coupling the second shelf to the first main frame and the second main frame comprises pivotably coupling the second shelf at a hinge to each main frame. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 18 , further comprising, coupling a third support member to each main frame, the third support member positioned below the first support member.