Shelving end brackets with interchangeable pieces for supporting hang rods of different sizes
AssigneeClairson, Inc.
InventorsJulio A. Fernandez, Robert P. Kundinger, Jr.
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Abstract
According to various aspects of the present disclosure, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of systems and methods for supporting hang rods and shelves from support surfaces, such as the wall of a closet or cabinet. In an exemplary embodiment, a system generally includes a pair of end brackets and a plurality of different pairs of interchangeable pieces configured to be selectively coupled to the pair of end brackets. Each pair of interchangeable pieces when selectively coupled to the end brackets, respectively, is operable for supporting a different hang rod from the support surface when the end brackets are coupled to the support surface.
Claims24
A method relating to supporting a hang rod from a support surface, the method comprising:
- selecting a pair of interchangeable pieces for supporting the hang rod, from a plurality of different pairs of interchangeable pieces which plurality includes at least one pair of interchangeable pieces that is configured for supporting a different hang rod than at least one other pair of interchangeable pieces;
- and
- coupling the selected pair of interchangeable pieces to a pair of end brackets, respectively, that include shelf support surfaces defined by upper surfaces of generally triangular projections extending outwardly from the end brackets;
- whereby the selected pair of interchangeable pieces is operable for supporting the hang rod from the support surface when the pair of end brackets are coupled to the support surface, wherein coupling the selected pair of interchangeable pieces to a pair of end brackets, respectively, including:
- engaging pins of the selected pair of interchangeable pieces within corresponding holes of the end brackets;
- and
- engaging nubs of the end brackets within corresponding grooves of the selected pair of interchangeable pieces;
- and
- engaging corresponding portions of the selected pair of interchangeable pieces within corresponding notches of the end brackets;
- and
- engaging lower portions of the end brackets within complementary-shaped recessed portions of the selected pair of interchangeable pieces.
A system relating to supporting a hang rod from a support surface, the system comprising:
- a pair of end brackets that include shelf support surfaces defined by upper surfaces of generally triangular projections extending outwardly from the end brackets;
- and
- a plurality of different pairs of interchangeable pieces configured to be selectively coupled to the pair of end brackets, whereby each pair of interchangeable pieces when selectively coupled to the end brackets, respectively, is operable for supporting a different hang rod from the support surface when the end brackets are coupled to the support surface, wherein each end brackets includes a nub extending rearwardly from the bracket, a lower portion, at least one hole, and at least one notch;
- each interchangeable pieces includes:
- a cradle portion for supporting an end portion of a hang rod at least partially within the cradle portion,
- a pin engageable within the hole of the corresponding end bracket;
- a portion engageable within the notch of the corresponding end bracket;
- a groove configured for receiving the nub of the corresponding end bracket;
- a recessed upper portion configured for engagement with the lower portion of the corresponding end bracket.
A system relating to supporting a hang rod from a support surface, the system comprising:
- a pair of end brackets;
- and
- a plurality of different pairs of interchangeable pieces configured to be selectively coupled to the pair of end brackets, whereby each pair of interchangeable pieces when selectively coupled to the end brackets, respectively, is operable for supporting a different hang rod from the support surface when the end brackets are coupled to the support surface;
- wherein:
- the interchangeable pieces include pins engageable within corresponding holes of the end brackets, and portions engageable within corresponding notches of the end brackets;
- and
- the end brackets include nubs engageable within corresponding grooves of the interchangeable pieces, and lower portions engagable within complementary-shaped recessed portions of the interchangeable pieces.
A system relating to supporting a hang rod from a support surface, the system comprising:
- a pair of end brackets;
- and
- a plurality of different pairs of interchangeable pieces configured to be selectively coupled to the pair of end brackets, whereby each pair of interchangeable pieces when selectively coupled to the end brackets, respectively, is operable for supporting a different hang rod from the support surface when the end brackets are coupled to the support surface;
- wherein the end brackets include lower portions engageable within complementary-shaped recessed portions and grooves of the interchangeable pieces, such that the back surface of the interchangeable piece is flush and substantially aligned with the back surface of the corresponding end bracket to which it is coupled.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.