Global Patent Index - EP 0299695 A1

EP 0299695 A1 19890118 - Hand-assembled self-supporting shelving system.

Title (en)

Hand-assembled self-supporting shelving system.

Title (de)

Von Hand zusammengebautes selbsttragendes Regalsystem.

Title (fr)

Système d'étagère autoporteur assemblé à la main.

Publication

EP 0299695 A1 19890118 (EN)

Application

EP 88306297 A 19880711

Priority

CA 541888 A 19870713

Abstract (en)

This invention provides a self-supporting rigid shelving system that may be easily assembled and disassembled by hand without tools. It is comprised of posts (10) and connector pieces (5, 6) that are screwed together through holes in the corner areas of shelves (2) to be joined into a shelving unit. Flanges (3) are integrally located on the post connector pieces (5, 6) to enable the post structure to securely grip each shelf from above and below. The invention may be embodied in a variety of shelf components, permitting the construction of utility or decorative shelving to meet any taste, purpose, or budget, for use in the home, office, workshop, or storage area. The parts of the invention are also suitable for the assembly of other furniture such as coffee and end tables.

IPC 1-7

A47B 45/00; F16B 12/00

IPC 8 full level

A47B 47/00 (2006.01); A47B 47/04 (2006.01); A47B 87/02 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

A47B 87/0223 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE DE ES FR GB IT SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0299695 A1 19890118; AU 1893688 A 19890119; AU 611695 B2 19910620; CA 1250819 A 19890307; JP H0191807 A 19890411

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 88306297 A 19880711; AU 1893688 A 19880711; CA 541888 A 19870713; JP 17482488 A 19880713