Modular store system
AssigneePivot Capital, LLC
InventorRichard Y. Lee
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Abstract
Systems and methods for a modular store system are disclosed. In particular embodiments, each modular store system includes one or more pre-fabricated, metal, interconnected, modular, units. Each of the units includes a baseplate, one or more chassis (possibly with one or more utility access holes), and subdeck. Each unit may also include other components, such as casters, level glides, a detachable veneer, pre-installed utilities, kick-plates, etc. As will be understood from discussions herein, pre-fabricated, metal (modular) units may reduce or eliminate the timeframe and associated costs of typical on-site (wooden) casework construction.
Claims20
A modular store system comprising:
- a modular unit comprising:
- a substantially rectangular metal baseplate comprising one or more legs, wherein the one or more legs are formed by bending a portion of the baseplate;
- one or more intermediate chassis connected to the baseplate, wherein each of the one or more intermediate chassis are substantially perpendicular to the baseplate, made of a metal material, and comprise:
- a) at least one approximate 90 degree bend forming a first support arm substantially perpendicular to the baseplate;
- b) at least one approximate 90 degree bend forming a second support arm substantially parallel and connected to the baseplate;
- and c) at least one fastener hole;
- a back chassis comprising at least one 90 degree bend forming a back support arm and defining a substantially keyhole-shaped opening, wherein the back chassis is connected to:
- a) at least one of the one or more intermediate chassis via the back support arm;
- b) a subdeck;
- and c) a veneer;
- the subdeck comprising one or more access holes and one or more studs, wherein the subdeck is connected to the one or more intermediate chassis via the one or more studs;
- a countertop comprising at least one anchor, the anchor fixed to the countertop via an adhesive and connected to the one or more intermediate chassis through one of the one or more access holes in the subdeck;
- a shock-absorbing adhesive between the subdeck and the countertop;
- and
- a veneer detachably connected to the back chassis via the keyhole-shaped opening.
A modular store system comprising:
- a modular unit comprising:
- a substantially rectangular metal baseplate comprising one or more legs, wherein the one or more legs are formed by bending a portion of the baseplate;
- one or more intermediate chassis connected to the baseplate, wherein each of the one or more intermediate chassis are made of a metal material and:
- a) comprise at least one approximate 90 degree bend forming a support arm;
- b) comprise at least one fastener hole;
- and c) are substantially perpendicular to the baseplate;
- a back chassis comprising at least one 90 degree bend forming a back support arm, wherein the back chassis is connected to each of the one or more intermediate chassis and a subdeck;
- the subdeck comprising one or more access holes and one or more studs, wherein the subdeck is connected to the one or more intermediate chassis via the one or more studs;
- and
- a countertop comprising at least one anchor, the anchor fixed to the countertop via an adhesive and connected to the one or more intermediate chassis through one of the one or more access holes in the subdeck.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.