Abstract:
Audio-Video Equipment Stand, suitable for supporting audio and video equipment constructed from a metal alloy type material, is dominated by four vertical support columns which provide support to the audio-video equipment stand shelves, are characterized by their size material make up and the unique support device bound to the audio-video equipment stand shelves, are visually well proportioned reflecting their ability to accommodate a wide variety of audio and video equipment, with the addition of sub frame and support bracket configurations, enable the housing of the audio-video equipment stand shelves, in addition, the audio-video equipment stand has the provision for engaging the connectivity requirements of audio and video equipment, courtesy of the connection options integrated into the audio-video equipment stand, thus enabling all forms of supported audio and video equipment to receive power, ensuring correct operation of all audio and video equipment.

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     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     A wide range of audio and video equipment require some form of supporting apparatus which provides audio and video equipment with a stable platform, thereby ensuring a functional and operational environment is maintained, conducive to the operational requirements of audio and video equipment. The various support apparatus can be in the form of wall mounted shelves, free standing racks, free standing cabinets or freely independent stands with shelving arrangements. Typically most support apparatus share a common purpose, thereby maintaining a standard set of limited features which are exemplified in their construction, usually welded in nature, a standard shelving arrangement with dimensions and fitments that may limit the type of audio and video equipment that can be accommodated by the support apparatus plus the cumbersome exercise of cable management. The stylisation of some support apparatus has improved over the years but many still exhibit a very one dimensional cosmetic makeup and functionality, which invariably is disproportionate to the cost of such apparatus. 
     This invention, referred to as the audio-video equipment stand, has embraced some of these limited features, thereby creating a concept which addresses some of the short comings of previous and present support apparatus, thereby providing a support apparatus which is able to function in both domestic and professional environments. The concept revolves around the immediate availability of power courtesy of the socket outlet componentry integrated within the audio-video equipment stand. 
     In order to liberate audio and video equipment from the reliance on lengthy power cables and additional ancillaries, a central hub needs to be established in order to provide equal and immediate access to power for all audio and video equipment. Therefore, the audio-video equipment stand becomes the focal point for any professional or domestic audio and video installation, providing a support platform and connectivity options made available by the audio-video equipment stand. 
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates to the audio-video equipment stand that will find use in supporting all forms of audio and video equipment. This invention has been conceived as an improvement by way of providing connectivity options integrated within the audio-video equipment stand, enabling all audio and video equipment to be connected directly to the audio-video equipment stand, thereby reducing the dependency on acquiring additional equipment for the purpose of providing connection options in order to accommodate the connectivity requirements of all types of audio and video equipment. 
     It is common practice for many manufactures to equip audio and video equipment with a power cable measuring in excess of one meter. This practice invariably addresses the inconvenience users are presented with when seeking access to inconveniently located socket outlets. The audio-video equipment stand on the other hand is fully garnished with an array of socket outlets, referred to as receptacles which when utilised, provide an alternative to and the reliance on lengthy cable runs thereby drastically reducing the dependence on and need to source other ancillaries. Addressing these concerns, the audio-video equipment stand has created a power and cable management system which in the long term caters to an audience of users who seek to exploit the advantages of such a concept, whilst paying attention to issues such as carbon foot printing. The reduction in the use of conductive materials found in a variety of power cables not only addresses such issues, but helps in the reduction of it&#39;s total cost of ownership, in addition to the enhanced performance to be had using a shorter cable run. 
     The alloy construction of the audio-video equipment stand forms the main structural make up of this invention. Unlike other stands, the audio-video equipment stand features a number of modular characteristics, enabling the interchange ability of a number of key components or a combination of these components, allowing an upgrade path to be pursued. The upgrade path will provide users with options such as interchangeable shelves, different in size and material types plus different support devices, all of which utilise existing housing and fixing arrangements. With the connection options in place, the audio-video equipment stand is more than capable of providing a similar service to devices which are not dependent on the support platform of the audio-video equipment stand, example being equipment used for household domestic purposes, can utilise the connectivity options made available courtesy of the audio-video equipment stand. 
     This invention is a floor standing, rigid, audio and video equipment stand, which showcases a number of unique features, one of which being the conical point-to-point support device, plus a removable, adjustable, bracketing system which permits the reconfiguration of the audio-video equipment stand shelving arrangement to include the addition of an extra shelf. The upgrade path, which takes into account these unique features, ensures that the future proofing character of the audio-video equipment stand is in keeping with the concept of this invention. 
     BRIEF SUMMERY OF THE INVENTION 
     The audio-video equipment stand, which is floor standing in nature, provides a support platform for audio and video equipment with the added benefit of socket outlets, referred to as receptacles, are integrated into the audio-video equipment stand. The audio-video equipment stand permits all forms of audio and video equipment, be they analogue or digital in nature to be supported by the audio-video equipment stand, thereby enabling all forms of audio and video equipment to utilise the connectivity options exhibited in the form of receptacles. It&#39;s structural characterisation is dependent on four vertical support columns, consisting of two front and two rear vertical support columns, a sub frame arrangement located at the top and bottom of the audio-video equipment stand, which serves a dual purpose, by providing a rigid stable framework to the vertical support columns and a support platform for the top most and bottom most audio-video equipment stand shelves. Support brackets specific to the audio-video equipment stand are introduced thereby providing support to the remaining audio-video equipment stand shelves. At the base of the audio-video equipment stand is the cable manifold that houses the ac receptacle inlet responsible for receiving power from an appropriate energy source thereby ensuring all respective receptacles housed by the audio-video equipment stand are rendered operational. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a front elevation of the present invention in a fully assembled form. 
         FIG. 2  is a rear elevation of the present invention in a fully assembled form. 
         FIG. 3  is a top isometric illustration representing the departed shelf support assembly. 
         FIG. 4  is a bottom isometric illustration representing the departed shelf support assembly. 
         FIG. 5  is a top perspective view of the sub frame. 
         FIG. 6  is a bottom perspective view of the sub frame. 
         FIG. 7  is a perspective illustration representing the departed audio-video equipment stand top shelf from the top sub frame. 
         FIG. 8  is a perspective illustration of the general assembly and fixing arrangement between the top shelf and top sub frame. 
         FIG. 9  is a rear elevation typical of both rear left and right audio-video equipment stand vertical support columns. 
         FIG. 10  is a side elevation typical of both rear left and right audio-video equipment stand vertical support columns. 
         FIG. 11  is a front elevation typical of both rear left and right audio-video equipment stand vertical support columns. 
         FIG. 12  is a isometric blown assembly typical of both rear left and right audio-video equipment stand vertical support columns. 
         FIG. 13  is a partial section detail of a rear vertical support column and receptacle plant. 
         FIG. 14  is a side elevation typical of both rear left and right audio-video equipment stand vertical support columns. 
         FIG. 15  is a top isometric illustration of the audio-video equipment stand shelf support bracket. 
         FIG. 16  is a bottom isometric illustration of the audio-video equipment stand shelf support bracket. 
         FIG. 17  is a isometric installation diagram of the audio-video equipment stand shelf support bracket. 
         FIG. 18  is a front elevation of the conical point-to-point shelf support device. 
         FIG. 19  is a bottom perspective view of the conical point-to-point shelf support device. 
         FIG. 20  is a top perspective view of the conical point-to-point shelf support device. 
         FIG. 21  is a front elevation of the conical point-to-point shelf support fixing plate. 
         FIG. 22  is a inverted prospection of the conical point-to-point shelf support fixing plate. 
         FIG. 23  is a top perspective illustration of the conical point-to-point shelf support fixing plate. 
         FIG. 24  is a top perspective illustration of the audio-video equipment stand cable manifold. 
         FIG. 26  is a front elevation of the audio-video equipment stand cable manifold. 
         FIG. 27  is a cross section of the audio-video equipment stand cable manifold to include the ac receptacle housing. 
         FIG. 28  is a isometric blown assembly illustration of the audio-video equipment stand cable manifold and rear vertical support column. 
         FIG. 29  is a vertical cross section typical of a audio-video equipment stand front vertical support columns. 
         FIG. 30  is a typical front elevation of the audio-video equipment stand front vertical support columns. 
         FIG. 31  is a typical rear elevation of the audio-video equipment stand front vertical support columns. 
         FIG. 32  is a typical detail representation of the audio-video equipment stand vertical support columns support feet. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
     Reference to  FIG. 1  represents the front elevation of this invention, thereby illustrating all assembled components essential in the functionality of the audio-video equipment stand. Commencing with the front left vertical support column  1  and front right vertical support column  2 , both of which are machined from a metal alloy type material, accommodate sub frames  8  &amp;  13 , the manufacturing of which involves both casting and machining, are responsible for housing both the top most and bottom most audio-video equipment stand shelves, which are identical in specification throughout and are referenced as  5 . Integral to the permanent housing of the audio-video equipment stand shelves is the conical point-to-point shelf support device  7  bound to the underside of the audio-video equipment stand shelves. Support brackets  9 ,  10 ,  11  &amp;  12  are attached to the rear of the front vertical support columns  1  &amp;  2 , thereby providing support to the remaining audio-video equipment stand shelves. The front vertical support columns make contact with the ground, whereby support feet  14  &amp;  15  are introduced in order to provide stability and adjustability to each of the front vertical support columns. At the base of the rear vertical support columns, of which there are two, which are not shown, is attached a cable manifold  16 , which accommodates all the cable used in the provision of power to the receptacle power plants. 
     Reference to  FIG. 2  represents a rear elevation of this invention, illustrating all assembled components essential in the functionality of the audio-video equipment stand. Commencing with the rear left vertical support column  3  and the rear right vertical support column  4 , both of which are machined from a metal alloy type material, accommodate sub frames  8  &amp;  13 , the manufacturing of which involves both casting and machining, are responsible for housing both the top most and bottom most audio-video equipment stand shelves. Support brackets  17 ,  18 ,  19  &amp;  20  are attached to the rear of the rear vertical support columns  3  &amp;  4 , are installed in unison with support brackets  9 ,  10 ,  11  &amp;  12 , as depicted in prior reference  FIG. 1 , completing the support assembly for the remaining audio-video equipment stand shelves. The rear vertical support columns make contact with the ground, thereby support feet  21  &amp;  22  are introduced in order to provide stability and adjustability to each of the rear vertical support columns. At the base of the rear left vertical support column  3  and the base of the rear right vertical support column  4  is the cable manifold  16  consisting ac receptacle inlet housing  23 . The cable manifold is non load bearing thereby accommodating all relevant cabling used in the provision of power to each bank of receptacles, known as the receptacle power plants  25  &amp;  26 , both of which are housed separately within the rear vertical support columns  3  &amp;  4 , thereby maintaining their locality in accordance with the widest profile of each rear vertical support column to be the inside right of the rear left vertical support column  3  and the inside left of the rear right vertical support column  4 . An on/off switch  24  is introduced in order to render both receptacle power units  25  &amp;  26  operational or in operable when the isolation switch  24  is in the off position. 
     Reference to  FIG. 3  &amp;  FIG. 4 , commencing with  FIG. 3 , represents a top isometric blown assembly, illustrating the shelf support system, comprising: conical point-to-point shelf support device  7 , which is machined from an alloy type material, is accommodated and secured to the underside of the audio-video equipment stand shelf courtesy of a circular recess  28   b  as featured in  FIG. 4 , which is equal in depth and diameter to the circular top extrusion  28   a  of the conical point-to-point shelf support device  7 . Prior to the placement of the conical point-to-point shelf support device  7 , the shelf support fixing plate  27  is offered into position, thereby occupying the circular recess  28   c  which is located to the top side of the shelf, is consistent in depth and diameter to the top circular extrusion  28   d  of the shelf support fixing plate  27 . To ensure the precise mating of components  7  &amp;  27 , three holes which are referred to as insertion points of reference, are of equal diameter and distance to each other, traverse both recesses  28   b  &amp;  28   c.    
     The circular threaded extrusions  28   e  featured in  FIG. 4 , of which there are three, forms part of the fixing plate  27 , occupy the insertion points of reference, thereby providing a fixing point of reference for the conical point-to-point shelf support device  7 . There are three insertion points of reference located to the underside of the circular platform  28   a , of the conical-point-to-point shelf support device  7 , represented by three counter bored holes which fall into alignment with the fixing points of reference. The shelf support device  7 , is offered into position in order to occupy the circular recess  28   b . Three fixings  28  which are of a screw type, are screwed into the available fixing points of reference  28   e , thereby permanently securing the conical point-to-point shelf support device  7  in place completing the shelf support assembly. Both conical point-to-point shelf support device  7  and shelf support fixing plate  27  make up the audio-video equipment stand shelf support system. 
     Reference to  FIG. 5  and  FIG. 6 , commencing with  FIG. 5 , illustrate a top and bottom perspective view of the sub frame. The structural make up of the sub frame comprises: vertical support member  29 , which sets in place and forms a permanent assembly with the audio-video equipment stand vertical support columns. The diagonal support member  30  forms an attachment, and thus a structural reinforcement between the vertical support member  29  and the horizontal support member  31 . Integral to the functionality of the sub frame is the support body  32  which is a circular extrusion formed equal distance to the horizontal support member  31 , along the y-axis. Insertion points of reference  33 , of which there are four per sub frame, are responsible for housing the audio video equipment stand shelves, in particular the conical point-to-point support device, which forms part of the audio-video equipment stand shelf assembly. The sub frames bracketing structure, of which there are four per sub frame, is made up of items  29 ,  30 ,  31  &amp;  32 , plus an intermediary support member  34 , of which there are four, forming an attachment to each sub frame bracket, support body formation, thereby creating a solid, rigid sub frame construction. Welds are used to permanently attach and retain the sub frames and the audio-video equipment stand vertical support columns to each other. The top most horizontal edges  35 ,  35   a  &amp;  35   b , associated with each vertical support member are a point of reference for the application of each weld, applicable to sub frame  8  &amp;  13  represented in prior reference  FIG. 1 .  FIG. 6  represents a bottom perspective view of the sub frame. The bottom most horizontal edges  36 ,  36   a  &amp;  36   b  associated with each vertical support member, are additional points of reference for the application of each weld to the base of sub frame  8 . Sub frame  13 , as represented in prior reference  FIG. 1 , located at the base of the audio-video equipment stand, will be seated at the base of each inward extrusion associated with each vertical support column. 
     Welds will be applied to the top horizontal edges  35   35   a  &amp;  35   b  of sub frame  13 , with the base of the vertical support member of sub frame  13  receiving a single weld to the horizontal edge  36   c  in conjunction with the front base edge  69 , which can be viewed in the forward reference  FIG. 28 , of each inward extrusion. Paramount to the permanent housing of each audio-video equipment stand shelf is a insertion point of reference  37 , of which there are four. Each fixing, which is of a screw type when inserted, will occupy the insertion point of reference  37 , thereby securing the audio-video equipment stand shelf permanently in place. The processes involved in the manufacture of the sub frames will include both casting and machining. 
     Reference to  FIG. 7  and  FIG. 8  represent a departed perspective between the top most audio-video equipment stand shelf  5  and sub frame  8 . Commencing with  FIG. 7  which illustrates a departed assembly between the audio-video equipment stand shelf  5  and sub frame  8 , which in conjunction with sub frame  13 , which is not shown but depicted in prior reference  FIG. 1 , provides the structural rigidity of the audio video equipment stand. In this instance Sub frame  8  brings into alignment vertical support columns  1 ,  2 ,  3  &amp;  4  at which point a weld is applied to the top, rear horizontal edges  35 ,  35   a  &amp;  35   b  of the vertical support member  29  and the top most rear edge  64   b  of each inward extrusion, associated with each vertical support column, which can clearly be viewed in forward reference  FIG. 17 . In addition, each vertical support member  29 , will receive a weld to the base of each vertical support member  29  whereby each weld will be applied to the base rear horizontal edges of the vertical support member  29 , and the finished face, left and right side of the inward extrusion. The exact same process will be deployed in attaching sub frame  13 , depicted in prior reference  FIG. 1 , to vertical support columns  1 ,  2 ,  3  &amp;  4  with the exception of the base weld, which is to be applied to both the front edge  36   c  of the vertical support member, in conjunction with the front edge  69  of the inward extrusion, both of which are not shown, can be referenced in prior reference  FIG. 6  &amp; forward reference  FIG. 28  respectively. Insertion points of reference  33 , of which there are four, represented by a counter bored hole, house the audio-video equipment stand shelf  5 .  FIG. 8  is a bottom perspective blown assembly illustrating the fixing arrangement for the audio-video stand shelf, whereby the conical point-to-point support device  7 , which is permanently bound to the underside of the audio-video equipment stand shelf  5 , is offered into position, to be inserted into each of the four insertion point of reference. housing the audio-video equipment stand shelf  5  permanently in place, a fixing  72  which is of a screw type, is then applied to each of the four conical point-to-point support devices  7 . A insertion point of reference represented in the form of a counter bored hole  37 , receives the fixing  72 , which when applied individually to each of the insertion points of reference  37 , of which there are four, will secure the audio-video equipment stand shelf  5  permanently in place. The exact same procedure will be applied to sub frame  13 , and the bottom most audio-video equipment stand shelf both of which are not shown, will thereby complete the assembly. 
     Reference to  FIG. 9 ,  FIG. 10  &amp;  FIG. 11 , commencing with  FIG. 10 , represents a front sided elevation typical of a rear vertical support column, complete with receptacle power plant.  FIG. 9  illustrates the rear view of a rear vertical support column consisting fixing points of reference  38 , of which there are fourteen per rear vertical support column, each representing a threaded hole, will be utilised by all support brackets  17 ,  18 ,  19  &amp;  20 , which are not shown, prior reference  FIG. 2 . The rear vertical support columns also house the cable manifold  16  which is not shown, prior reference  FIG. 2 . The rear vertical support columns have a recess  39 , located at the bottom most aspect of each rear vertical support column. The recess  39  will accommodate the cable manifold  16 , which is not shown, prior reference  FIG. 2 . An inward extrusion  40 , extends beyond recess  39 , thereby accommodating all cabling associated with the receptacle power plants.  FIG. 11  is a typical front view of a rear vertical support column, illustrating the decorative extrusions associated with all vertical support columns. 
     Reference to  FIG. 12  is a blown assembly illustrating all the key component parts which make up the receptacle power plants. Each receptacle power plant is assembled and housed within the rear vertical support columns of the audio-video equipment stand. In this instance, the left rear vertical support column  3 , is used to illustrate the assembly. Vertical support column  3  has a recess  42 , which is inward used for mounting all the component parts associated with the receptacle power plant. An internal seal  44 , which is manufactured from a rubberised material, is introduced and set in place within recess  42 , providing an enhanced fit and finish to all the assembled components. For the purposes of clarity, seven of the eight receptacles  48 , which form a complete assembly, have been omitted. The following sequence reflects the order of assembly for the receptacle power plant commencing with the enclosure  46 , which is to be formed from pressed metal, will provide a permanent housing for the receptacles  48 . The enclosure  46 , has sixteen countersunk holes, which are not shown, located to the back of the enclosure aligned vertically, equal distance to each other along the y-axis of the enclosure  46 . The support posts  47 , of which there are two per receptacle, are cylindrically constructed from a metal alloy material with a threaded hollow throughout, are offered into position enabling the countersunk fixings  45 , of which there are one per support post, to be applied, thereby secure each support post  47 , permanently in place within the enclosure  46 . The receptacles  48 , which are singular, are offered into position and mounted onto the support posts courtesy of fixing  49 , of which there are two per receptacle. The aforementioned sequence of events is to be repeated for the remaining seven receptacles. The enclosure  46 , is inward extruded of a pressed metal construction, thereby creates a wiring chamber that will accommodate all the wiring used to connect the receptacles  48 . At the base of the enclosure is a rectangular aperture  56 , which permits all cabling to be received into the wiring chamber. 
     Once these sequence of events have been completed, the enclosure with the assembled components will then be offered into place and seated within the recess  42 . There are four Fixings  57 , which will secure the enclosure into place. The fixings will occupy each of the insertion points of reference  57   a , thereby securing the enclosure in place courtesy of the fixing points of reference  43 , of which there are four, each positioned in close proximity to each corner of recess  42 . Once these sequence of events have been completed, the next phase of the assembly will involve installing the receptacle cover plate  50 , which is of a machined metal alloy construction, securely in place. The receptacle cover plate  50 , contains eight apertures  55 , which exposes each receptacle  48 , whilst enclosing all internal assembled components. Each exposed receptacle will be consistent with the finished front face of the receptacle cover plate  50 . When offered into position, the receptacle cover plate  50  will occupy the recess  42 . The receptacle cover plate  50  will utilise the insertion points of reference  51   a , which are represented by sixteen countersunk holes circumventing the perimeter of the receptacle cover plate  50 . Each fixing  51 , which is of a countersunk screw type, will then be applied, securing the receptacle cover plate in place, courtesy of the fixing points of reference  41  represented by sixteen holes, which are thread in nature and aligned in accordance with the sixteen insertion points of reference  51   a , represented by the countersunk holes circumventing the receptacle cover plate  50 . A receptacle perimeter trim  52  one per receptacle, manufactured from a rubberised material, is inserted into place thereby occupying each of the eight apertures  55 . To complete the assembly an outer seal  53 , manufactured from a rubberised material, is introduced and push fitted into position, completing the assembly. In order for each of the receptacle power plants to be housed without any impediment, the cavity  58  is present in each of the rear vertical support columns. Both the recess  42  and cavity  58  are machined, with a degree of tolerance, permissible in order to manoeuvre and secure all components into place. 
     Reference to  FIG. 13  &amp;  FIG. 14 , commencing with  FIG. 13 , represents a partial cross section typical of all assembled components which make up the receptacle power plant. In this instance, the left rear vertical support column  3 ,  FIG. 14 , is used to illustrate the cross section, which can be read in conjunction with the prior reference  FIG. 12 .  FIG. 13  illustrates the internal seal  44 , shown set in place, with the enclosure  46  mounted in place. The countersunk holes, of which there are sixteen, centrally align the back of the enclosure  46 , and are occupied by the countersunk fixing  45  responsible for fixing permanently in place the support post  47 , of which there are two per receptacle  48 . Fixing  49 , of which there are two per receptacle, attach each receptacle  48 , to the support posts  47 , of which there are two support posts per receptacle  48 , thereby fixing the receptacles  48  permanently in place. The receptacle cover plate  50 , is then offered into position and secured in place with countersunk type fixings  51 , of which there are sixteen countersunk type fixings, will secure the whole receptacle power plant firmly in place. A receptacle perimeter trim  52 , is inserted into place, and completing the assembly an outer seal  53  is push fitted into place, complementing the fit and finish of the assembly. The Cavity  58  has been machined with a degree of tolerance, permissible in order to manoeuvre and secure all components into place. The enclosures inward extrusion forms the wiring chamber  59 , which accommodates all the wiring used in the connectivity and assembly of the receptacle power plants. 
     Reference to  FIG. 15  &amp;  FIG. 16 , commencing with  FIG. 15 , represent a top isometric view of the audio-video equipment stand shelf support bracket. Machined from a metal alloy type material, the shelf support bracket consists of a vertical support member  60 , insertion points of reference, of which there are two, one located above the shelf support brackets horizontal member  63 , represented by a counter bored hole  61 , and the other insertion point of reference, represented by a counter bored hole  62 , located below the diagonal support member  63   a  of the shelf support bracket. The support body  63   b , is responsible for housing and fixing permanently in place the audio-video equipment stand shelves.  63   c  represents the insertion point of reference, in the form of a counter bored hole, responsible for housing the audio-video equipment stand shelves, in particular, the conical point-to-point shelf support device bound to the underside of each audio-video equipment stand shelf.  FIG. 16  represents a bottom isometric view of the audio-video equipment stand shelf support bracket, which highlights the insertion point of reference  63   d , represented by a counter bored responsible for accommodating a fixing, which is of a screw type used for fixing the audio-video equipment stand shelves permanently in place. The diagonal support member  63   d , forms an attachment to the vertical support member  60  and horizontal member  63 . 
     Reference to  FIG. 17  depicts the installation of the audio-video equipment stand shelf support bracket. Each support bracket is located within the audio-video equipment stand vertical support columns inward extrusion  64 , and fixed in place courtesy of two fixings  64   a , one of each occupying the insertion points of reference located on the vertical support member of the support bracket. The fixing arrangement is applicable to each of the following support brackets  9 , 10 , 11 , 12  &amp;  17 , 18 , 19 , 20  prior reference  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 2 . The top most rear edge  64   b , of each inward extrusion provides a welding point of reference associated with the top sub frame. 
     Reference to  FIG. 18 ,  FIG. 19  &amp;  FIG. 20  represent the conical point-to-point shelf support device. Commencing with  FIG. 18 , which illustrates a vertical front elevation of the conical point-to-point shelf support device, consisting: circular top extrusion  28   a  responsible for mating the conical point-to-point shelf support device to the underside of each audio-video equipment stand shelf, of which there are four conical point-to-point shelf support devices per shelf. The inverted cone  75 , with the base of the inverted cone forming an attachment to the underside of the circular top extrusion  28   a , is joined to a non inverted cone  76 , which when joined at their pinnacle points, create an expanded girth  76   a . The base of the none inverted cone  76 , is therefore attached to a circular base extrusion  77 , responsible for seating the conical point-to-point shelf support device within a insertion point of reference to be found on a sub frame support body, prior reference  FIG. 5 , and support bracket support body, prior reference  FIG. 15 . In order to fix the conical point-to-point shelf support device permanently in place, a circular extrusion  74 , is formed to the underside of the circular base extrusion  77 .  FIG. 19  illustrates a perspective view of the underside of the conical point-to-point shelf support device. The insertion points of reference  72 , located to the underside of the circular top extrusion  28   a , are represented by counter bored holes, of which there are three, will accommodate the fixings, which are of a screw type, thus securing each conical point-to-point support device to the underside of each audio-video equipment stand shelf, prior reference  FIG. 4 . The fixing point of reference  73 , represented by a threaded hole, is responsible for permanently fixing in place the conical point-to-point shelf support device. A fixing, which is of a screw type, occupies a insertion point of reference which is to be found on the underside of the sub frame prior reference  FIG. 8 , and support bracket prior reference  FIG. 16 .  FIG. 20  depicts a top perspective view of the conical point-to-point shelf support device highlighting the insertion points of reference  72 , which emanate from the underside of the circular top extrusion  28   a . The conical point-to-point support device is to be manufactured from a metal alloy type material, utilising a machining process of manufacture. 
     Reference to  FIG. 21 ,  FIG. 22  &amp;  FIG. 23 , represent the conical point-to-point shelf support fixing plate, used to bind the conical-point-to-point shelf support device permanently in place to the underside of the audio-video equipment stand shelves. Utilising a machining process of manufacture, the fixing plate, featuring three threaded cylindrical extrusions  28   e , emanating from the underside of the circular top extrusion  28   d , provide fixing points of reference, which will be utilised by the respective fixings associated with the conical-point-to-point shelf support device prior reference  FIG. 3  &amp;  FIG. 4 . The conical point-to-point shelf support fixing plate is inserted downwards in accordance with the y-axis, thereby occupy circular recesses, of which there are four, located to the topside of the audio-video equipment stand shelf. The conical-point-to-point shelf support device will be offered into position to the underside of audio-video equipment stand shelf and fixed permanently in place courtesy of fixings, which are of a screw type, accommodated by the threaded cylindrical extrusions  28   e.    
     Reference to  FIG. 24 ,  FIG. 25 ,  FIG. 26  &amp;  FIG. 27 , illustrates the audio-video equipment stand cable manifold. Commencing with  FIG. 24 , which represents a top perspective view of the cable manifold. Utilising a casting process, the cable manifold is to be manufactured from a metal alloy type material. The structural features of the cable manifold comprise a longitudinal, rectangular body which is channelled throughout thereby forming the main conduit  66 , which accommodates all cabling used in the connectivity and general assembly of all components associated with the receptacle power plants. The audio-video equipment stand cable manifold has a ac receptacle housing  23 , which accommodates an ac receptacle inlet used for connecting the audio-video equipment stand to an appropriate power source. A flange  65 , of which there are two, located at either end of the cable manifold, provide a fitting arrangement which secures the cable manifold, courtesy of the insertion points of reference  65   a , of which there are four per flange, to the audio-video equipment stand rear vertical support columns.  FIG. 25  represents a plan view of the cable manifold depicting the ac receptacle housing  23 . The cable manifold is longitudinal with a altered geometry characterised by the forty five degree angulated body, which is consistent at either end of the cable manifold, whereby a flange  65 , of which there are two, are formed at either end.  FIG. 26  represents the front elevation of the cable manifold. When set in place, the cable manifold will maintain the angulated stylisation of the audio-video equipment stand.  FIG. 27  represents section  27  as shown in the prior depiction  FIG. 26 , illustrating a cross section incorporating the main conduit  66 , which is channelled throughout and the adjoining inward extrusion  23   a  responsible for accommodating the ac receptacle inlet. 
     Reference to  FIG. 28  illustrates a blown isometric assembly of the cable manifold. The cable manifold  16 , forms an attachment with each of the audio-video equipment stand rear vertical support columns, courtesy of the recess  39 , located at the bottom most aspect of each vertical support column, provides a housing for the cable manifold, commencing with the cable manifold seal  68 , manufactured from a rubberised material, is located within the recess  39 , providing a seating and fitting arrangement for the cable manifold flange  65 , which when offered into position will occupy the recess  39 , fixed permanently into position courtesy of the fixings  71  which are of a screw type, four per cable manifold flange, all of which occupy a fixing point of reference  70 , which is a inward extruded thread hole, of which there are four thereby accommodating each fixing  71 . An inward extrusion  40 , rectangular in shape, extends beyond recess  39 , thereby accommodating all cabling associated with the receptacle power plants. The inward extrusion  40 , is contiguous with the hollow, channelled, conduit type feature associated with the cable manifold thereby ensuring all cabling associated with the audio-video equipment stand will be accommodated within the cable manifold  16 . An external seal  67 , which is manufactured from a rubberised material will be push fitted into position, occupying recess  39 , thereby completing the assembly. When fully assembled, the left rear and right rear audio-video equipment stand vertical support columns will be aligned to an angle of forty five degrees, in keeping with the angulated feature of the cable manifold. In compliance with the angulated setting of the left rear and right rear audio-video equipment stand vertical support columns, the top most sub frame  8 , prior reference  FIG. 7 , and in this instance the bottom most sub frame  13 , prior reference  FIG. 2 , will maintain the angulated setting of the left rear and right rear audio-video equipment stand vertical support columns, courtesy of the welds which are applied to each of the vertical support members horizontal edges  35 ,  35   a  and  35   b  prior reference  FIG. 5  and in this instance the bottom most horizontal edge  36   c  prior reference  FIG. 6 , in conjunction with the bottom most front facing edge  69 , of each inward extrusion, associated with the front left and right and rear left and right audio-video equipment stand vertical support columns. 
     Reference to  FIG. 29 ,  FIG. 30  &amp;  FIG. 31 , all of which illustrate the audio-video equipment stand front vertical support column, typical of the front left and front right vertical support columns. Commencing with  FIG. 29 , which illustrates a vertical cross section in accordance with the y-axis of the front vertical support column, which is structurally solid throughout, machined from a metal alloy type material, depicts the fixing points of reference  38 , of which there are fourteen, represented by a bored circular threaded hole, will accommodate the audio-video equipment stand shelf support brackets which are not illustrated. The threaded stud which forms part of the adjustable support feet, which is not illustrated, will be located within the bored circular threaded hole  72 , symmetrically located at the base of each audio-video equipment stand vertical support column. The audio-video equipment stand vertical support columns exhibit decorative extrusions  73 , which circumvent each of the audio-video equipment stand vertical support columns. The bottom most front facing edge  69 , of the inward extrusion, represents a welding point of reference, which will permit a weld to be applied between the vertical support members of the base sub frame, prior reference  36   c    FIG. 6 , and the audio-video equipment stand front vertical support columns.  FIG. 30  is a front elevation of the front vertical support column typical of both left and right audio-video equipment stand vertical support columns depicting the vertical cross section  29  in accordance with prior reference  FIG. 29 , and a front view of the decorative extrusion  73 .  FIG. 31  is a rear view of the audio-video equipment stand vertical support column depicting the fixing points of reference  38  represented by a bored circular threaded hole, decorative extrusions  73 , bored circular threaded hole  72 , symmetrically located at the base of each audio-video equipment stand vertical support columns and the bottom most front facing edge  69  of the inward extrusion, which will provide a welding point of reference, thereby providing a weld between the vertical support members of the base sub frame, prior reference  36   c    FIG. 6  and the audio-video equipment stand front vertical support columns. 
     Reference to  FIG. 32  illustrates the audio-video equipment stand vertical support column support feet located at the base of each audio-video equipment stand vertical support columns, courtesy of the bored circular threaded hole  72  symmetrically located at the base of each audio-video equipment stand vertical support column, which accommodates the threaded stud element  74 , of the support feet, which are adjustable due to the rotational manipulation crown  75 . The support feet will be formed in every respect from a metal alloy type material, in keeping with a machining process.