Patent ID: 9016214
Filing Date: 2015-04-28
Classification: A47B,A47F

Abstract:
1. A shelving system for storage or display of articles, said shelving system comprising: a generally vertical support defining a plurality of generally vertically-spaced slots; a shelf including an article-supporting surface and a support-engaging portion for releasably attaching said shelf to said support at said slots; said support-engaging portion of said shelf including at least one locking tab configured for insertion into said slots of said support, said at least one locking tab comprising a rearward projection having a distal end portion, a downward projection portion extending downwardly from said distal end portion, and a tooth extending forwardly from said downward projection portion; wherein said locking tab is received in a first slot and said tooth of said locking tab is configured to engage said support at or near a second slot for securing said shelf against unintentional disengagement from said support; and said article-supporting surface including a pair of biasing elements extending rearwardly from a rear edge thereof configured to urge said shelf in a direction away from said support, to thereby maintain engagement of said tooth with said support; wherein said support comprises a pair of elongate support rails and said support-engaging portion of said shelf comprises a pair of said support-engaging portions for engaging respective ones of said elongate support rails.