Patent ID: 7568436
Filing Date: 2009-08-04
Classification: A47B

Abstract:
1. A shelving system comprising a plurality of upright support posts, a shelf having multiple corners, an adjustable multi-component corner structure at each corner of the shelf for connecting the shelf to the posts, each corner structure including a base segment movably and adjustably connected to the shelf and an outside interlocking segment releasable secured to the base segment whereby the base segment is adjustable with respect to the shelf for proper alignment and connection of the corner structures to the posts, and further including a frusto conical collar connected to each post at an elevation where a shelf is to be positioned, the frusto conical collar having a frusto conical outside surface, and wherein the base and interlocking segments of each corner structure include frusto conical surface portions that engage the outside surface of the collars when the base and interlocking segments are releasably connected together.