Patent ID: 6814245
Filing Date: 2004-11-09
Classification: A47B,A47F

Abstract:
A hybrid shelving unit comprising:first and second spaced-apart end frame portions; an intermediate frame portion located spacedly between said first and second end frame portions; a first spacer element attached to said first end frame portion and linking said first end frame portion and said intermediate frame portion; a second spacer element different from said first spacer element, attached to said second end frame portion and linking said second end frame portion and said intermediate frame portion; first attachment means, attaching said first spacer element to said intermediate frame portion and comprising a first set of slots provided on said intermediate frame portion and at least one first bracket co-operating with and engaging said first set of slots, each one of said at least one first bracket being attached to said first spacer element second attachment means different from said first attachment means and attaching said second spacer element to said intermediate frame portion, said second attachment means comprising a second set of slots provided on said intermediate frame portion and at least one second bracket co-operating with and engaging said second set of slots, said at least one second bracket being attached to said second spacer element; and first shelves located and supported between said first end frame portion and said intermediate frame portion, and second shelves located and supported between said second end frame portion and said intermediate frame portion; wherein said first spacer element is a hinged brace comprising a pair of rods hinged at an intermediate portion thereof, each rod of said pair of rods having a first extremity attached to said first end frame portion and a second extremity equipped with a said first bracket.