Patent Publication Number: US-9414671-B1

Title: Bottle rack assembly

Description:
TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The instant application is generally directed towards a bottle rack assembly. For example, the instant application is directed towards a bottle rack assembly for supporting one or more bottles, such as wine bottles, containers, cylinders, etc. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Bottle rack assemblies have traditionally been used to support one or more bottles, cylinders, containers, etc. with a number of limitations. Examples of limitations normally encountered with existing bottle rack assemblies included that assemblies supported single or multiple bottles in only one direction (e.g., side-to-side/lateral or front-to-back/orthogonally). Assemblies were also generally limited to supporting a single size bottle, as such, a variety of differently sized bottles typically could not be stored by a single bottle rack assembly efficiently. Assemblies were semi-permanent or permanent configurations thus committing a user to a specific arrangement of the bottles absent a full redesign and reinstall. 
     In past examples, bottle rack assemblies were limited to storing bottles (e.g., wine bottles) in a static configuration. For example, bottle sizes of 375 milliliters, 750 milliliters, 1.5 liters, etc. were limited to being stored: (1) as single bottles orthogonally (e.g., with a base in first and with a mouth and cork of the bottle visible from an outside, perpendicular to the wall, with the bottle label hidden); (2) in a bulk storage unit having a rectangular or diamond shape for holding case or near-case quantities of the bottles orthogonally; or (3) in a metal wiring display suited for displaying single layers of wine laterally (e.g., parallel to the wall with the label exposed). 
     One problem with these past configurations is that a square, single-bottle racking design for 375 mL, 750 mL, and 1.5 L do not allow for interchangeability of bottles (e.g., the 375 mL bottle would fall through a space designed for a 1.5 L bottle and/or 1.5 L bottles would not be adequately supported in a space designed for a 375 mL bottle). Additionally, a round single bottle racking system is generally downward compatible by one size only (e.g., 375 mL can bit in a 750 mL size, 750 mL can fit in the 1.5 L size). In addition to being unattractive and disorderly in appearance, it is also a very inefficient use of space. 
     Another problem with past configurations is that square and round bottle storage can disfigure the valued label based on a relatively tight fit (e.g., square space with protruding supports) or due to harsh materials (e.g., concrete rounds). Square bulk racking increases the risk of bottles rolling around, as stacking is not supported so that layered bottles may often appear disorderly. Diamond bulk racking secures the bottles in a stacking configuration, but the structural designs have partial diamond shapes, which are relatively inefficient and may damage the label. Square and diamond bulk are both space inefficient for partially filled configurations. 
     In addition, due to the weight and risk of breakage, past racks are relatively permanently affixed with pre-determined and permanent designs that may not be able to be modified. This permits limited to no flexibility in the absence of a full re-installation. 
     Accordingly, at least for these reasons, it would be beneficial to provide a bottle rack assembly that provides for improved flexibility in supporting bottles. 
     SUMMARY 
     This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key factors or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter. 
     As an example, a bottle rack assembly for selectively supporting one or more bottles in single layer or in bulk with multiple layers is provided and described in 3 parts: vertical structure component to house the shelves, the ubiquitous support shelf, and the multitude of bottle configurations possible using the flexible vertical supports and ubiquitous shelving. 
     The vertical structure is comprised of an odd quantity of vertical support structures which are stabilized on the top and bottom to create vertical columns to accept the support shelving and affixed to the wall for stability The quantity of vertical structures can comprise two vertical structures to create one shelving column, but appending subsequent vertical structures creates additional shelving columns. The quantity of columns is unlimited enabling total flexibility in the width of the display. The spacing between the verticals is dictated by the width of the shelf, in this case the length of a wine bottle. The vertical height is limited only by material choice. The verticals are stabilized by four removable transoms affixed across the top and bottom, front and back of the vertical components corners. Each vertical has horizontal support braces to fully support the shelves on both sides. The length of the horizontal support extends beyond the fulcrum or pivot points of the front and back shelf lateral to ensure shelf stability once bottles are placed on the shelf. The vertical distance between the horizontal shelf supports is optimized by the height of the desired bottle circumference, in this case a 375 ml, a 750 ml or a 1.5 L wine bottle. The shelf support design enables shelves to be easily re-positioned vertically shifting easily between single row and bulk storage. Once assembled to the desired width, the structure is affixed to the wall using removable anchors. 
     The bottle rack assembly is also comprised of multiple ubiquitous support shelves, placement and quantity of which are completely flexible. The shelf rests on the horizontal supports incorporated into the vertical structure. The shelves can be easily re-positioned by sliding the shelf out and placing it onto another pair of horizontal supports within a vertical column. The support shelf may comprise three lateral supports that are integrated into two end supports that rest on the vertical&#39;s shelf supports such that the fulcrum points of the front and back lateral are within the lateral support. The front lateral support is channeled to hold a bottle laterally. The middle and back lateral supports are channeled in two directions: a) lateral channel similar to the front lateral, which enables lateral placement of bottles, and b) perpendicular channels to space bottle orthogonally. The width and depth of the channels are optimized for bottle stability based on the desired bottle sizes to be stored, in this case, 375 ml, 750 ml and 1.5 L wine bottles. The width and depth are sufficient to hold the bottles in position for display purposes as well anchor a bottom with enough stability to enable stacking of bottles without movement, e.g., in a pyramid. Lastly, the lateral space between the 3 lateral supports holds regular and/or oversized bottles laterally. The shelf (as illustrated herein), without any alteration or movement, can hold in single layers one to three bottles laterally, one to four bottles orthogonally, and can accommodate all three of the sample sizes of 375 ml, 750 ml and 1.5 L. The shelf, without any alteration or movement, can also hold more than a case of wine orthogonally in a nested configuration or in a pyramid that holds its position and shape with a reduced risk of damaging the bottles. More than 35 configurations of the example bottles were tested and are secure. The shelf is of an open design thus eliminating any risk to the labeling on the bottles, in this case the valued wine label. 
     When the vertical structure and shelves are combined, the combination of bottle storage has an improved flexibility. The height is unlimited and can be optimized based on the most typical bottle size, in this example a 375 ml, a 750 ml or a 1.5 L wine bottle. The quantity of vertical columns is unlimited. The vertical column and shelf widths are dictated by the maximum preferred bottle length, in this example wine bottles. The quantity of shelves utilized and the spacing are flexible and swiftly altered. In this example of optimization around 375 ml, 750 ml and 1.5 L wine bottles, the configurations possible are illustrated as at least 70 configurations using the three common wine bottle sizes. This flexibility permits any of the 70 permutations to be implemented side-by-side with, at most, the simple repositioning of the shelf. The material shown is wood, but it can be constructed of any material capable of holding the requisite weight and receiving the required channels. 
     The following description and annexed drawings set forth certain illustrative aspects and implementations. These are indicative of but a few of the various ways in which one or more aspects can be employed. Other aspects, advantages, and/or novel features of the disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the annexed drawings. 
     In an example, a bottle rack assembly for selectively supporting one or more bottles comprises a support shelf extending between a first end and a second end. The first end of the support shelf is configured to be supported by a first support structure. The second end of the support shelf is configured to be supported by a second support structure. The support shelf comprises a first support platform extending between the first end and the second end. The first support platform defines a first support channel configured to receive one or more of the bottles in a first position. The first support platform defines at least one transverse support channel. The transverse support channel extends in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first support channel. The transverse support channel is configured to receive one or more of the bottles in a second position that is different than the first position. The first support platform comprises a second support platform extending between the first end and the second end. The second support platform defines a second support channel. 
     In another example, a bottle rack assembly for selectively supporting one or more bottles is provided. The bottle rack assembly comprises a first support structure extending substantially vertically along a first direction. The first support structure defines a first opening. The bottle rack assembly comprises a second support structure extending substantially vertically along a second direction that is substantially parallel to the first direction. The second support structure defines a second opening. The second opening is spaced apart and faces the first opening of the first support structure. The bottle rack assembly comprises a support shelf extending between a first end and a second end. The first end of the support shelf is configured to be received within the first opening. The second end of the support shelf is configured to be received within the second opening such that the support shelf is supported between the first support structure and the second support structure. The support shelf comprises a first support platform extending between the first end and the second end. The first support platform extends along a first support direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction. The first support platform defines a first transverse support channel defined within a first upper surface of the first support platform. The first transverse support channel extends along a second support direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first support direction. 
     In another example, a bottle rack assembly for selectively supporting one or more bottles, cylinders, or containers is provided. The bottle rack assembly comprises a support shelf extending between a first end and a second end. The support shelf comprises a set of support platforms extending between the first end and the second end and are parallel to each other with spaces in between and perpendicular to the first end and the second end. In this example, there are three supports, it could have just as easily had fewer or greater quantities. Each support shelf can have a dual channel structure: one channel to support bottles or cylinders laterally and transverse channels optimized based on bottle sizes that support bottles or cylinders orthogonally. The placement of the channel combinations is optimized based on the bottle or cylinder sizes. In this example, all three shelf supports have full-length lateral channels but only the center and back support have transverse channels as this was optimized for wine bottles where the front shelf needed no transverse channels. 
     The first support platform extends along a first support direction. The first support platform defines a first support channel defined within a first upper surface of the first support platform. The first support channel extends along the first support direction between the first end and the second end of the support shelf. The first support platform defines a first transverse support channel defined within the first upper surface of the first support platform. The third transverse support channel extends along a second support direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first support direction such that the first transverse support channel intersects the first support channel. The first transverse support channel is located a first distance from the first end of the support shelf. The support shelf comprises a second support platform extending between the first end and the second end. The second support platform extends along the first support direction. The second support platform is spaced a first support distance apart from the first support platform to define a first support opening between the first support platform and the second support platform. The second support platform defines a second support channel defined within a second upper surface of the second support platform. The second support channel extends along the first support direction between the first end and the second end of the support shelf. A first crossing support channel is defined within the second upper surface of the second support platform. The first crossing support channel extends along the second support direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first support direction such that the first crossing support channel intersects the second support channel. The first crossing support channel is located the first distance from the first end of the support shelf. The support shelf comprises a third support platform extending between the first end and the second end. The third support platform extends along the first support direction. The third support platform is spaced a second support distance apart from the second support platform to define a second support opening between the second support platform and the third support platform. The third support platform defines a third support channel defined within a third upper surface of the third support platform. The third support channel extends along the first support direction between the first end and the second end of the support shelf. 
    
    
     
       DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is an illustration of an example bottle rack assembly, such as, for example, a single-column bottle rack assembly; 
         FIG. 2  is an illustration of an example support shelf for a bottle rack assembly designed for supporting a plurality of wine bottle sizes; 
         FIG. 3  is a cross-sectional view of an example support shelf channel; 
         FIG. 4  is a cross-sectional view of an example support shelf transverse channel; 
         FIG. 5  is an illustration of an example support shelf as part of an example bottle rack assembly; 
         FIG. 6A  is an illustration of an example support shelf supporting a bottle laterally; 
         FIG. 6B  is an illustration of an example support shelf supporting a bottle laterally; 
         FIG. 6C  is an illustration of an example support shelf supporting a bottle orthogonally; 
         FIG. 7  is an illustration of an example support shelf for a bottle rack assembly designed for supporting a plurality of wine bottle sizes; and 
         FIG. 8  is an illustration of an example support shelf supporting a plurality of bottles in a plurality of configurations. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The claimed subject matter is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are generally used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide an understanding of the claimed subject matter. It is evident, however, that the claimed subject matter can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, structures and devices are illustrated in block diagram form in order to facilitate describing the claimed subject matter. 
     It is to be appreciated that the following description and illustrations are merely intended to convey one or more possible examples of the bottle rack assembly. That is, the illustrations of the bottle rack assembly, and portions thereof, in  FIGS. 1 to 7  are but one example of a number of different permutations and variations of the bottle rack assembly. For example, in other possible examples, the bottle rack assembly may have dimensions (e.g., lengths, widths, etc.) that vary from the stated dimensions herein. In another example, the quantity of the structures and/or portions of the bottle rack assembly are not intended to be limiting. That is, in some examples, the bottle rack may have more channels than as illustrated of fewer channels than as illustrated. Likewise, orientations of portions of the bottle rack assembly are not intended to be limiting, as variations due to manufacturing, effectiveness, or the like are envisioned. That is, in some examples, the channels may not be perfectly parallel to each other, perpendicular to each other, etc. Accordingly, the bottle rack assembly illustrated herein comprises merely one of a number of different examples, embodiments, constructions, etc. 
     A bottle rack assembly can be provided for supporting one or more bottles. In an example, the bottle rack assembly can removably receive one or more support shelves. The support shelves can be vertically arranged and spaced apart. In the illustrated examples, the support shelves comprise one or more channels, indentations, grooves, openings, or the like. These channels, indentations, grooves, openings, etc. can support one or more of the bottles. When the bottles are supported by the support shelf, the bottles are restricted and/or limited from inadvertently moving, rolling, and/or otherwise becoming dislodged/separated from the support shelf. As will be described herein, the support shelf can support the bottles in a plurality of orientations, such as by extending side to side along a first direction, front to back along a second direction, etc. Additionally, the support shelf can support a variety of different sized bottles. 
     Turning to  FIG. 1 , a bottle rack assembly  100  is illustrated. The bottle rack assembly  100  can extend between a front side (e.g., in proximity to a front side  101   a  of a shelf) and a rear side (e.g., in proximity to a rear side  101   b  of the shelf). For the purposes of illustration and to more clearly illustrate portions of the bottle rack assembly  100 , a view looking in towards the rear side is illustrated in  FIG. 1 . That is, the rear side is closer in perspective while the front side is farther in perspective. In operation, however, the rear side may abut against, be in contact with, attached to, etc. a wall, a surface, or the like. The front side can be open and exposed to a user such that the user can access the bottle rack assembly  100  from the front side. 
     The bottle rack assembly  100  can be used for selectively supporting one or more bottles  102  (e.g., bottles  102  are illustrated in  FIGS. 6A, 6B, 6C and 7 ) upon a shelf  130 . For the purposes of illustration and to more clearly show portions of the bottle rack assembly  100  (e.g., channels, etc.), the bottle rack assembly  100  is illustrated without the bottles  102  in  FIG. 1 . By selectively supporting the bottles  102 , it will be appreciated that the bottles  102  can be placed upon, rest upon, be removed from, etc. the bottle rack assembly  100 . As will be described herein, the bottles  102  can be supported in a plurality of different positions and/or in a plurality of different orientations, as illustrated in  FIG. 8 . Additionally, in an example, the bottle rack assembly  100  can support bottles  102  of varying sizes. 
     In an example, the bottles  102  comprise wine bottles, such that the bottle rack assembly  100  can selectively support one or more wine bottles. The bottle rack assembly  100  is not so limited, however, and in other examples, the bottle rack assembly  100  can support other types of bottles, jars, containers, cylinders, etc. For example, the bottle rack assembly  100  can support liquor bottles, beer bottles, wine bottles, non-alcohol containing bottles, jars, cans, or the like. 
     Referring briefly to  FIG. 8 , a second example bottle rack assembly  190  is illustrated. As will be described in more detail below, in this example, the second example bottle rack assembly  190  can comprise a plurality of bottle rack assemblies  100 . That is, the bottle rack assemblies  100  (e.g., as illustrated in  FIG. 1 ), can be attached to each other and/or positioned side by side. In this example, the second example bottle rack assembly  190  comprises three bottle rack assemblies  100 , though, in other examples, any number (e.g., one or more) of the bottle rack assemblies  100  can be provided as part of the bottle rack assembly  190 . In the illustrated example, sidewalls (e.g.,  116 ,  126 ) can be shared by adjacent bottle rack assemblies  100  (e.g., as illustrated in  FIG. 8 ), though, in other examples, each bottle rack assembly can comprise its own sidewalls  116 ,  126 . As illustrated, the second example bottle rack assembly  190  can support one or more of the bottles  102  in a plurality of different positions and/or in a plurality of different orientations. 
     In particular, the second bottle rack assembly  190  can support one or more support shelves  130  in a variety of different placements. For example, at a first location  131 , the support shelf  130  can support a plurality of bottles  102  in a pyramid configuration, with the support shelf  130  spaced apart from an above support shelf  130  to allow for the pyramid configuration in which a plurality of bottles  102  are stacked vertically atop one another (e.g., comprising a plurality of rows of bottles). In another example, at a second location  133 , the support shelf  130  can support a plurality of bottles  102  in a non-stacked configuration (e.g., comprising a single row of bottles). 
     I. Frame  103   
     Referring to  FIG. 1 , the bottle rack assembly  100  comprises a frame  103  having a first support structure  104 , a second support structure  106 , and a plurality of cross-braces (e.g., first cross-brace  129   a , second cross-brace  129   b , third cross-brace  129   c , and fourth cross-brace  129   d ). The first support structure  104  and the second support structure  106  can be similar in structure. The first support structure  104  and the second support structure  106  can be spaced apart from each other to define a space  108  (e.g., an opening, channel, gap, etc.) therebetween. 
     Referring to the first support structure  104 , the first support structure  104  extends along a first direction  110 . In an example, the first support structure  104  extends substantially vertically along the first direction  110 , such that the first direction  110  is substantially vertical (e.g., up and down). In other examples, however, the first support structure  104  is not so limited, and, instead, could extend at an angle with respect to vertical (e.g., up and down). The first support structure  104  can be supported at a bottom end on the ground, floor, surface, or the like. In some examples, the bottom end of the first support structure  104  comprises a base or other similar supporting device that can allow for the first support structure  104  to rest on the ground, floor, surface, or the like with limited likelihood of falling over, tipping over, or otherwise losing balance. 
     The first support structure  104  can define a first opening  112 . In an example, the first opening  112  extends in an opening direction  114  that is substantially perpendicular with respect to the first direction  110 . In this example, the opening direction  114  can be substantially horizontal and parallel with respect to the ground, floor, surface, etc. However, such a direction is not intended to be limiting. Rather, the opening direction  114  could be angled (e.g., non-perpendicular) with respect to the first direction  110 . In an example, the opening direction  114  could be angled downwardly or upwardly and need not be substantially horizontal. 
     The first opening  112  can extend along a side of the space  108  defined between the first support structure  104  and the second support structure  106 . In such an example, the first opening  112  can face towards the space  108 , such that the first opening  112  extends along a side of the space  108 . In this example, the first opening(s)  112  is defined by one or more sidewalls  116  and a first support ledge(s)  118 . The sidewalls  116  can extend along the first direction  110  (e.g., substantially vertically up and down). The sidewalls  116  can be spaced apart, with the first support ledges  118  extending between the sidewalls  116  and attached to inner surfaces of the sidewalls  116 . In this example, the first support ledges  118  can be attached at opposing ends of the first support ledges to the sidewalls  116 . In some examples, the first support structure  104  comprises a plurality of first openings (e.g., first opening  112   a , first opening  112   b , first opening  112   c , etc.) that are arranged vertically along the first support structure  104 . In this example, the first openings  112  can be bounded at an upper and lower side by the first support ledges  118 . 
     Referring now to the second support structure  106 , the second support structure  106  extends along a second direction  120  that is substantially parallel to the first direction  110 . In an example, the second support structure  106  extends substantially vertically along the second direction  120 , such that the second direction  120  is substantially vertical (e.g., up and down). In other examples, however, the second support structure  106  is not so limited, and, instead, could extend at an angle with respect to vertical (e.g., up and down). The second support structure  106  can be supported at a bottom end on the ground, floor, surface, or the like. In some examples, the bottom end of the second support structure  106  comprises a base or other similar supporting device that can allow for the second support structure  106  to rest on the ground, floor, surface, or the like with limited likelihood of falling over, tipping over, or otherwise losing balance. In this example, the second support structure  106  can extend substantially parallel to the first support structure  104 . 
     The second support structure  106  can define a second opening  122 . In an example, the second opening  122  extends in an opening direction  124  that is substantially perpendicular with respect to the second direction  120 . In this example, the opening direction  124  can be substantially horizontal and parallel with respect to the ground, floor, surface, etc. However, such a direction is not intended to be limiting. Rather, the opening direction  124  could be angled (e.g., non-perpendicular) with respect to the second direction  120 . In an example, the opening direction  124  could be angled downwardly or upwardly and need not be substantially horizontal. 
     The second opening  122  can extend along a side of the space  108  defined between the first support structure  104  and the second support structure  106 . In such an example, the second opening  122  can face towards the space  108 , such that the second opening  122  extends along a side of the space  108 . In this example, the second opening  122  is defined by one or more sidewalls  126  and a second support ledge  128 . The sidewalls  126  can extend along the second direction  120  substantially parallel to the sidewalls  116 . The sidewalls  126  can be spaced apart, with the second support ledges  128  extending between the sidewalls  126  and attached to inner surfaces of the sidewalls  126 . In this example, the second support ledges  128  can be attached at opposing ends of the second support ledges  128  to the sidewalls  126 . In some examples, the second support structure  106  comprises a plurality of second openings (e.g., second opening  122   a , second opening  122   b , second opening  122   c , etc.) that are arranged vertically along the second support structure  106 . In this example, the second openings  122  can be bounded at an upper and lower side by the second support ledges  128 . 
     The second opening  122  can be spaced apart from and facing the first opening  112  of the first support structure  104 . In an example, the second support structure  106  can be attached to the first support structure  104 . For example, one or more cross-braces  129   a - 129   d  can be provided for attaching the sidewalls  116  of the first support structure  104  to the sidewalls  126  of the second support structure  106 . In this example, a first cross-brace  129   a  can be attached at an upper end to first (e.g., front) sidewalls  116 ,  126 . A second cross-brace  129   b  can be attached at an upper end to second (e.g., rear) sidewalls  116 ,  126 . A third cross-brace  129   c  can be attached at a lower end to the first (e.g., front) sidewalls  116 ,  126 . A fourth cross-brace  129   d  can be attached at a lower end to the second (e.g., rear) sidewalls  116 ,  126 . 
     In an example, a support shelf  130  can be received within the first opening  112  of the first support structure  104  and the second opening  122  of the second support structure  106 . In this example, a width of the support shelf  130  can be substantially equal to or less than a distance separating the sidewalls  116  from the sidewalls  126 . As such, the support shelf  130  can be removably received between the sidewalls  116 ,  126 . 
     Turning to the support shelf  130 , the support shelf  130  extends between a first end  132  and a second end  134 . The first end  132  of the support shelf  130  can be received within the first opening  112  of the first support structure  104 . The second end  134  of the support shelf  130  can be received within the second opening  122  of the second support structure  106 . As such, the support shelf  130  may be supported between the first support structure  104  and the second support structure  106 . In some examples, the support shelf  130  can be removably supported by the first support structure  104  and the second support structure  106 . For example, the support shelf  130  can be inserted into and/or removed from the space  108 , such as by being inserted into and/or removed from the first opening  112  and the second opening  122 . In this example, when the support shelf  130  is inserted into the first opening  112 , the first end  132  of the support shelf  130  can be supported on one of the first support ledges  118 . When the support shelf  130  is inserted into the second opening  122 , the second end  134  of the support shelf  130  can be supported on one of the second support ledges  128 . 
     In some examples, a depth of the support shelf  130  can be designed, optimized, etc. so as to suit a specific size of bottle  102  (e.g., as illustrated and described in  FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C ). For example, the support shelf  130  can receive and support both larger size bottles  102  and smaller size bottles  102 . Along these lines, the first support ledge  118  and the second support ledge  128  can be sized, designed, optimized, etc. so as to hold the support shelf  130  and one or more bottles  102  without allowing for the support shelf  130  to tip over, become separated from the support ledges  118 ,  128 , etc. In such an example, the first support ledge  118  and the second support ledge  128  can extend between the front side  101   a  and the rear side  101   b  a distance that substantially matches a distance of the support shelf  130  to limit inadvertent tipping and/or separation of the support shelf  130 . 
     II. Support Shelf  130   
     Turning to  FIG. 2 , an example of the support shelf  130  is illustrated. The support shelf  130  can be used for supporting one or more bottles  102 . In an example, the support shelf comprises a first support platform  200 . The first support platform  200  can extend between the first end  132  and the second end  134  of the support shelf  130 . The first support platform  200  extends along a first support direction  202 . In this example, the first support direction  202  is substantially perpendicular to the first direction  110  (e.g., as illustrated in  FIG. 1 ) and the second direction  120  (e.g., as illustrated in  FIG. 1 ). 
     The first support platform  200  can define a first support channel  204  that is defined within a first upper surface  206  of the first support platform  200 . In an example, the first upper surface  206  is substantially planar, flat, level, etc. The first support channel  204  can define a trough, indentation, furrow, trench, or the like that projects inwardly into the first support platform  200 . In this example, the first support channel  204  extends along the first support direction  202  between the first end  132  and the second end  134  of the support shelf  130 . In an example, the first support channel  204  can extend along at least about one half of a length of the first support platform  200 . In another example, the first support channel  204  can extend along at least about three quarters of a length of the first support platform  200 . In the illustrated example, the first support channel  204  can extend along substantially an entire length of the first support platform  200 . 
     The first support platform  200  can define one or more transverse support channels. In an example, a first transverse support channel  210  is defined within the first upper surface  206  of the first support platform  200 . The first transverse support channel  210  can extend along a second support direction  212  that is substantially perpendicular to the first support direction  202 . As such, the first transverse support channel  210  can intersect the first support channel  204 . 
     The first transverse support channel  210  can define a trough, indentation, furrow, trench, or the like that projects inwardly into the first support platform  200 . In this example, the first transverse support channel  210  extends along the second support direction  212  between a first side  214  (e.g., a front side) of the first support platform  200  and a second side  216  (e.g., a rear side) of the first support platform  200 . 
     In the illustrated example, the first support platform  200  comprises five transverse support channels (e.g.,  210 ,  220 ,  222 ,  224 ,  226 ). For example, the first support platform  200  may comprise the first transverse support channel  210 , a second transverse support channel  220 , a third transverse support channel  222 , a fourth transverse support channel  224 , and a fifth transverse support channel  226 . The second transverse support channel  220 , the third transverse support channel  222 , the fourth transverse support channel  224 , and the fifth transverse support channel  226  can be substantially similar and/or identical in size, shape, and/or orientation to the first transverse support channel  210 . As such, the aforementioned description of the first transverse support channel  210  can apply to the second transverse support channel  220 , the third transverse support channel  222 , the fourth transverse support channel  224 , and the fifth transverse support channel  226 . 
     It will be appreciated that such a number of transverse support channels (e.g., five in this example) is not intended to be limiting. Rather, in other examples, any number (e.g., one or more) of the transverse support channels can be provided. In this example, the transverse support channels have a substantially similar and/or identical size/shape and can extend substantially parallel with respect to each other. In these examples, the transverse support channels (e.g.,  210 ,  220 ,  222 ,  224 , and  226 ) of the support shelf  130  can be optimized so as to support a plurality of different bottle sizes (e.g., 375 mL, 750 mL, and 1.5 L). The different sized bottles can lead to different spacing between the transverse support channels. 
     The first transverse support channel  210  can be located a first distance  218  from the first end  132  of the support shelf  130 . The second transverse support channel  220  can be located a second distance  228  from the first end  132  of the support shelf  130 . The third transverse support channel  222  can be located a third distance  230  from the first end  132  of the support shelf  130 . The fourth transverse support channel  224  can be located a fourth distance  232  from the first end  132  of the support shelf  130 . The fifth transverse support channel  226  can be located a fifth distance  234  from the first end  132  of the support shelf  130 . 
     In an example, the first distance  218  may be less than the second distance  228 . In an example, the second distance  228  may be less than the third distance  230 . In an example, the third distance  230  may be less than the fourth distance  232 . In an example, the fourth distance  232  may be less than the fifth distance  234 . As such, the first transverse support channel  210  is located in closest proximity to the first end  132  while the fifth transverse support channel  226  is located in furthest proximity from the first end  132 . 
     In some examples, a distance separating adjacent transverse support channels may vary depending on the transverse support channels (e.g., some transverse support channels are closer together than other transverse support channels). For example, a first separating distance  236  can separate the first transverse support channel  210  from the second transverse support channel  220 . A second separating distance  238  can separate the second transverse support channel  220  from the third transverse support channel  222 . A third separating distance  240  can separate the third transverse support channel  222  from the fourth transverse support channel  224 . A fourth separating distance  242  can separate the fourth transverse support channel  224  from the fifth transverse support channel  226 . In an example, the first separating distance  236 , the second separating distance  238 , the third separating distance  240 , and the fourth separating distance  242  may or may not be equal. 
     In this example, the first separating distance  236  is substantially equal to the fourth separating distance  242 . In this example, the second separating distance  238  is substantially equal to the third separating distance  240 . As illustrated, the first separating distance  236  and the fourth separating distance  242  are greater than the second separating distance  238  and the third separating distance  240 . Therefore, the second transverse support channel  220 , the third transverse support channel  222 , and the fourth transverse support channel  224  may be in closer proximity to each other than the first transverse support channel  210  is to the second transverse support channel  220  and/or than the fourth transverse support channel  224  is to the fifth transverse support channel  226 . By having the transverse support channels separated by the illustrated separating distances, the support shelf  130  can support a number of different bottles  102  in a spaced apart configuration and/or can support bottles  120  of a variety of different sizes. 
     It will be appreciated that the illustrated separating distances  236 ,  238 ,  240 ,  242  are not intended to be limiting. Rather, in another example, the second transverse support channel  220  can be positioned in closer proximity to the first transverse support channel  210  than to the third transverse support channel  222 , such that the first separating distance  236  may be less than the second separating distance  238 . Likewise, in another example, the fourth transverse support channel  224  can be positioned in closer proximity to the fifth transverse support channel  226  than to the third transverse support channel  222 , such that the fourth separating distance  242  may be less than the third separating distance  240 . 
     Referring still to  FIG. 2 , the support shelf comprises a second support platform  250 . The second support platform  250  can extend between the first end  132  and the second end  134  of the support shelf  130 . The second support platform  250  extends along the first support direction  202 . In this example, the second support platform  250  extends substantially parallel to the first support platform  200 . 
     The second support platform  250  is spaced a first support distance  252  away from the first support platform  200 . In this example, the second support platform  250  and the first support platform  200  define a first support opening  254  between the first support platform  200  and the second support platform  250 . In an example, the first support opening  254  is large enough to support a bottle  102  (e.g., a wine bottle), while not being so large so as to allow for the bottle  102  to fall through the first support opening  254 . 
     The second support platform  250  can define a second support channel  256  that is defined within a second upper surface  258  of the second support platform  250 . In an example, the second upper surface  258  is substantially planar, flat, level, etc. In an example, the second upper surface  258  is substantially parallel to and/or coplanar with the first upper surface  206 . The second support channel  256  can define a trough, indentation, furrow, trench, or the like that projects inwardly into the second support platform  250 . In some examples, the second support channel  256  is substantially similar and/or identical (e.g., in size/dimensions, shape, orientation, etc.) to the first support channel  204 . 
     The second support channel  256  extends along the first support direction  202  between the first end  132  and the second end  134  of the support shelf  130 . In an example, the second support channel  256  can extend along at least about one half of a length of the second support platform  250 . In another example, the second support channel  256  can extend along at least about three quarters of a length of the second support platform  250 . In the illustrated example, the second support channel  256  can extend along substantially an entire length of the second support platform  250 . 
     The second support platform  250  can define one or more crossing support channels. In an example, a first crossing support channel  260  is defined within the second upper surface  258  of the second support platform  250 . The first crossing support channel  260  can extend along the second support direction  212  that is substantially perpendicular to the first support direction  202 . As such, the first crossing support channel  260  can intersect the second support channel  256 . 
     The first crossing support channel  260  can define a trough, indentation, furrow, trench, or the like that projects inwardly into the second support platform  250 . In this example, the first crossing support channel  260  extends along the second support direction  212  between a first side  262  (e.g., a front side) of the second support platform  250  and a second side  264  (e.g., a rear side) of the second support platform  250 . 
     In the illustrated example, the second support platform  250  comprises five crossing support channels (e.g.,  260 ,  270 ,  272 ,  274 ,  276 ). For example, the second support platform  250  may comprise the first crossing support channel  260 , a second crossing support channel  270 , a third crossing support channel  272 , a fourth crossing support channel  274 , and a fifth crossing support channel  276 . The second crossing support channel  270 , the third crossing support channel  272 , the fourth crossing support channel  274 , and the fifth crossing support channel  276  can be substantially similar and/or identical in size, shape, and/or orientation to the first crossing support channel  260  and/or to the first transverse support channel  210 . As such, the aforementioned description of the first crossing support channel  260  and/or the first transverse support channel  210  can apply to the second crossing support channel  270 , the third crossing support channel  272 , the fourth crossing support channel  274 , and the fifth crossing support channel  276 . 
     It will be appreciated that such a number of crossing support channels (e.g., five in this example) is not intended to be limiting. Rather, in other examples, any number (e.g., one or more) of the crossing support channels can be provided. In this example, the crossing support channels have a substantially similar and/or identical size/shape and can extend substantially parallel with respect to each other. 
     The first crossing support channel  260  can be located the first distance  218  from the first end  132  of the support shelf  130 . The second crossing support channel  270  can be located the second distance  228  from the first end  132  of the support shelf  130 . The third crossing support channel  272  can be located the third distance  230  from the first end  132  of the support shelf  130 . The fourth crossing support channel  274  can be located the fourth distance  232  from the first end  132  of the support shelf  130 . The fifth crossing support channel  276  can be located the fifth distance  234  from the first end  132  of the support shelf  130 . In this example, the first crossing support channel  260  is located in closest proximity to the first end  132  while the fifth crossing support channel  276  is located in furthest proximity from the first end  132 . 
     In some examples, a distance separating adjacent crossing support channels may vary depending on the transverse support channels. For example, the first separating distance  236  can separate the first crossing support channel  260  from the second crossing support channel  270 . The second separating distance  238  can separate the second crossing support channel  270  from the third crossing support channel  272 . The third separating distance  240  can separate the third crossing support channel  272  from the fourth crossing support channel  274 . The fourth separating distance  242  can separate the fourth crossing support channel  274  from the fifth crossing support channel  276 . 
     In this example, the first separating distance  236 , the second separating distance  238 , the third separating distance  240 , and the fourth separating distance  242  may or may not be equal. For example, the second crossing support channel  270 , the third crossing support channel  272 , and the fourth crossing support channel  274  may be in closer proximity to each other than the first crossing support channel  260  is to the second crossing support channel  270  and/or than the fourth crossing support channel  274  is to the fifth crossing support channel  276 . 
     In the illustrated example, the first transverse support channel  210  is substantially parallel to and collinear with the first crossing support channel  260 , such that the first transverse support channel  210  and the first crossing support channel  260  are aligned and spaced the same distance from the first end  132 . The second transverse support channel  220  may be substantially parallel to and collinear with the second crossing support channel  270 , such that the second transverse support channel  220  and the second crossing support channel  270  are aligned and spaced the same distance from the first end  132 . The third transverse support channel  222  may be substantially parallel to and collinear with the third crossing support channel  272 , such that the third transverse support channel  222  and the third crossing support channel  272  are aligned and spaced the same distance from the first end  132 . The fourth transverse support channel  224  may be substantially parallel to and collinear with the fourth crossing support channel  274 , such that the fourth transverse support channel  224  and the fourth crossing support channel  274  are aligned and spaced the same distance from the first end  132 . The fifth transverse support channel  226  may be substantially parallel to and collinear with the fifth crossing support channel  276 , such that the fifth transverse support channel  226  and the first crossing support channel  276  are aligned and spaced the same distance from the first end  132 . 
     Referring still to  FIG. 2 , the support shelf  130  comprises a third support platform  280 . The third support platform  280  can extend between the first end  132  and the second end  134  of the support shelf  130 . The third support platform  280  extends along the first support direction  202 . In this example, the third support platform  280  extends substantially parallel to the first support platform  200  and to the second support platform  250 . 
     The third support platform  280  is spaced a second support distance  282  away from the second support platform  250 . In this example, the third support platform  280  and the second support platform  250  define a second support opening  284  between the second support platform  250  and the third support platform  280 . In an example, the second support opening  284  is large enough to support a bottle  102  (e.g., a wine bottle), while not being so large so as to allow for the bottle  102  to fall through the second support opening  284 . In an example, the second support opening  284  has a substantially similar and/or identical size as the first support opening  254 , such that the second support distance  282  is substantially similar and/or identical to the first support distance  252 . 
     It will be appreciated that the first support distance  252  (e.g., defining the first support opening  254 ) and the second support distance  282  (e.g., defining the second support opening  284 ) are not limited to the illustrated distances in  FIG. 2 . Rather, in other examples, the first support distance  252  and the second support distance  282  can be larger or smaller than as illustrated, such that the first support opening  254  and the second support opening  284  can support bottles  102  of different sizes (e.g., 375 milliliters, 750 milliliters, 1.5 liters). In a possible example, the first support distance  252  and/or the second support distance  282  can be smaller, such that the first support opening  254  and/or the second support opening  284  can be smaller so as to support smaller bottles  102 , such as a 375 millimeter size, while limiting inadvertent rolling/movement of the bottles  102 . In another possible example, the first support distance  252  and/or the second support distance  282  can be larger, such that the first support opening  254  and/or the second support opening  284  can be larger so as to support larger bottles  102 , such as a 1.5 liter size, while limiting inadvertent rolling/movement of the bottles  102 . 
     The third support platform  280  can define a third support channel  286  that is defined within a third upper surface  288  of the third support platform  280 . In an example, the third upper surface  288  is substantially planar, flat, level, etc. In an example, the third upper surface  288  is substantially parallel to and/or coplanar with the first upper surface  206  and/or the second upper surface  258 . The third support channel  286  can define a trough, indentation, furrow, trench, or the like that projects inwardly into the third support platform  280 . In this example, the third support channel  286  extends along the first support direction  202  between the first end  132  and the second end  134  of the support shelf  130 . In an example, the third support channel  286  can extend along at least about one half of a length of the third support platform  280 . In another example, the third support channel  286  can extend along at least about three quarters of a length of the third support platform  280 . In the illustrated example, the third support channel  286  can extend along substantially an entire length of the third support platform  280 . 
     In the illustrated example, the support shelf  130  comprises a single, unitary piece that is one piece and is generally not able to be disassembled. For example, the support shelf  130  comprises a first attachment wall  290  and a second attachment wall  292 . The first attachment wall  290  is positioned at the first end  132  of the support shelf  130 . The first attachment wall  290  can extend along the second support direction  212  along the first end  132  of the support shelf  130 . In this example, the first attachment wall  290  can be attached to the first end  132  of the first support platform  200 , the second support platform  250 , and the third support platform  280 . The first attachment wall  290  can be attached in any number of ways to the first support platform  200 , the second support platform  250 , and the third support platform  280 . For example, the first attachment wall  290  can be attached with fasteners (e.g., screws, nails, bolts, nuts, etc.), adhesives, snap-fit and/or locking means, or the like. 
     The second attachment wall  292  is positioned at the second end  134  of the support shelf  130 . The second attachment wall  292  can extend along the second support direction  212  along the second end  134  of the support shelf  130 . In this example, the first attachment wall  290  and the second attachment wall  292  are substantially parallel to each other and perpendicular to the first support platform  200 , the second support platform  250 , and the third support platform  280 . The second attachment wall  292  can be attached to the second end  134  of the first support platform  200 , the second support platform  250 , and the third support platform  280 . The second attachment wall  292  can be attached in any number of ways to the first support platform  200 , the second support platform  250 , and the third support platform  280 . For example, the second attachment wall  292  can be attached with fasteners (e.g., screws, nails, bolts, nuts, etc.), adhesives, snap-fit and/or locking means, or the like. 
     The support shelf  130  comprises any number of materials. In some examples, the support shelf  130  comprises wood, metals, plastics, composite materials, or the like. In the aforementioned description, the first support platform  200 , the second support platform  250 , and the third support platform  280  are described as being separately attached to each other, such as with the first attachment wall  290  and the second attachment wall  292 . In other examples, however, the support shelf  130  can be manufactured as a single, unitary piece, such that the first support platform  200 , the second support platform  250 , the third support platform  280 , the first attachment wall  290 , and the second attachment wall  292  are a single, unitary formed structure. In such an example, fasteners, adhesives, snap-fit and/or locking means, etc. may not be needed. 
     It will be appreciated that the support shelf  130  can be sized and/or optimized to hold and/or support a number of different sized bottles  102 . For example, the support shelf  130  as illustrated can support both larger sized bottles  102  and smaller sized bottles  102 . By being larger/smaller, it will be appreciated that the bottles  102  can be larger or smaller in length than as illustrated, larger or smaller in diameter (e.g., cross-sectional size) than as illustrated, etc. It is to be noted that if the dimensions of the support shelf  130  are changed, then the dimensions of the bottle rack assembly  100  (e.g., the width between the sidewalls  116 ,  126 , the length of the support ledges  118 ,  128 , etc.) may also be changed to accommodate for the support shelf  130 . 
     III. First Support Channel  204   
     Turning to  FIG. 3 , a cross-sectional view of the first support channel  204  of the first support platform  200  as viewed along lines  3 - 3  of  FIG. 2  is illustrated. It will be appreciated that while the first support channel  204  is illustrated in  FIG. 3 , the second support channel  256  of the second support platform  250  and the third support channel  286  of the third support platform  280  may also be represented by the illustration in  FIG. 3 . As such, the description of the first support channel  204  with respect to the illustration of  FIG. 3  is also applicable to the second support channel  256  and the third support channel  286 , as the first support channel  204 , the second support channel  256 , and the third support channel  286  are substantially similar in structure, size, shape, etc. In this example, the first support channel  204  (e.g., and/or the second support channel  256 , the third support channel  286 , etc.) can support the bottle  102  (e.g., illustrated schematically with dashed lines). It will be appreciated that the position, size, etc. of the bottle  102  is merely exemplary, and, in other examples, may be larger or smaller than as illustrated. 
     The first support channel  204  (e.g., and/or the second support channel  256 , the third support channel  286 , etc.) of the first support platform  200  is defined by a first support wall  300 , a second support wall  302 , and a third support wall  304 . In the illustrated example, the first support wall  300  is substantially parallel to the first upper surface  206 . In this example, the first support wall  300  is non-planar with respect to the first upper surface  206 . That is, the first support wall  300  can be recessed within an interior of the first support platform  200 , such that the first support wall  300  is positioned in closer proximity to a center (e.g., a radial center) than the first upper surface  206  (e.g., a distance from a center of the first support platform  200  to the first support wall  300  is less than a distance from a center of the first support platform  200  to the first upper surface  206 ). In the illustrated example, the first support wall  300  is substantially flat, level, planar, etc. 
     The second support wall  302  and the third support wall  304  can be spaced apart from each other to define the first support channel  204  between the second support wall  302  and the third support wall  304 . In this example, the second support wall  302  and the third support wall  304  are substantially parallel to each other while being non-planar with respect to each other. In one possible example, the second support wall  302  and the third support wall  304  can extend substantially perpendicularly with respect to the first support wall  300  and/or the first upper surface  206 . 
     In this example, a height  310  of the second support wall  302  and the third support wall  304  is less than a width  312  of the first support wall  300 . In this example, the width  312  is equivalent to a distance between the second support wall  302  and the third support wall  304 . By having the illustrated dimensions, the bottle  102  can be received at least partially within the first support channel  204 . For example, the bottle  102  can be oriented to extend along the first support direction  202  (e.g., into and out of the page as illustrated in  FIG. 3 ). The bottle  102  can contact one or more of the first support wall  300 , the second support wall  302 , and/or the third support wall  304 . The bottle  102  can therefore at least partially extend into the first support channel  204 , such that the bottle  102  is limited from inadvertently rolling and/or from being dislodged from the first support channel  204 . In a possible example, one or more of the first support channel  204 , the second support channel  256 , and/or the third support channel  286  can have a width  312  that is between about ½ inch (about 12.7 millimeters) to about 1 inch (about 25.4 millimeters). In another example, the height  310  can be between about 1/16 inch (about 1.59 millimeters) to about 1 inch (about 25.4 millimeters). 
     It will be appreciated that the width  312  defining the first support channel  204 , the second support channel  256 , and the third support channel  286  is not limited to the illustrated width  312  in  FIGS. 2 and 3 . Rather, in other examples, the width  312  can be larger or smaller than as illustrated, so as to support bottles  102  of different sizes (e.g., 375 milliliters, 750 milliliters, 1.5 liters). In a possible example, the width  312  can be smaller so as to support smaller bottles  102 , such as a 375 milliliter size, while limiting inadvertent rolling/movement of the bottles  102 . In another possible example, the width  312  can be larger so as to support larger bottles  102 , such as a 1.5 liter size, while limiting inadvertent rolling/movement of the bottles  102 . 
     IV. Transverse Support Channel 
     Turning to  FIG. 4 , a cross-sectional view of the first transverse support channel  210  of the first support platform  200  as viewed along lines  4 - 4  of  FIG. 2  is illustrated. It will be appreciated that while the first transverse support channel  210  is illustrated in  FIG. 4 , the second transverse support channel  220 , the third transverse support channel  222 , the fourth transverse support channel  224 , the fifth transverse support channel  226 , the first crossing support channel  260 , the second crossing support channel  270 , the third crossing support channel  272 , the fourth crossing support channel  274 , and/or the fifth crossing support channel  276  are also represented by the illustration in  FIG. 4 . As such, the description of the first transverse support channel  210  with respect to the illustration of  FIG. 4  is also applicable to the second transverse support channel  220 , the third transverse support channel  222 , the fourth transverse support channel  224 , the fifth transverse support channel  226 , the first crossing support channel  260 , the second crossing support channel  270 , the third crossing support channel  272 , the fourth crossing support channel  274 , and/or the fifth crossing support channel  276 . Indeed, the second transverse support channel  220 , the third transverse support channel  222 , the fourth transverse support channel  224 , the fifth transverse support channel  226 , the first crossing support channel  260 , the second crossing support channel  270 , the third crossing support channel  272 , the fourth crossing support channel  274 , and/or the fifth crossing support channel  276  are substantially similar in structure, size, shape, etc. as the first transverse support channel  210 . 
     The first transverse support channel  210  of the first support platform  200  is defined by a first support wall  400 , a second transverse support wall  402 , and a third transverse support wall  404 . In some examples, the first support wall  400  may be planar (e.g., co-planar) with the first support wall  300 , while in other examples, the first support wall  400  may not be planar with the first support wall  300 . In the illustrated example, the second transverse support wall  402  and the third transverse support wall  404  can be spaced apart from each other to define the first transverse support channel  210  between the second transverse support wall  402  and the third transverse support wall  404 . In this example, the second transverse support wall  402  and the third transverse support wall  404  are substantially parallel to each other while being non-planar with respect to each other. In one possible example, the second transverse support wall  402  and the third transverse support wall  404  can extend in a wall direction  408  that is substantially perpendicularly with respect to the first support wall  400  and/or the first upper surface  206 . 
     In this example, a height  410  (which may be the same as or different than the height  310 ) of the second transverse support wall  402  and the third transverse support wall  404  is less than a width  406  of the first support wall  400 . In this example, the width  406  is equivalent to a distance between the second transverse support wall  402  and the third transverse support wall  404 . By having the illustrated dimensions, the bottle  102  can be received at least partially within the first transverse support channel  210 . For example, the bottle  102  can be oriented to extend along the second support direction  212  (e.g., into and out of the page as illustrated in  FIG. 4 ). The bottle  102  can contact one or more of the first support wall  400 , the second transverse support wall  402 , and/or the third transverse support wall  404 . The bottle  102  can therefore at least partially extend into the first transverse support channel  210 , such that the bottle  102  is limited from inadvertently rolling and/or from being dislodged from the first transverse support channel  210 . 
     In a possible example, one or more of the transverse support channels  210 ,  220 ,  222 ,  224 ,  226 ,  260 ,  270 ,  272 ,  274 ,  276  can have a width  406  that is between about 1 inch (about 25.4 millimeters) to about 1.5 inches (about 38.1 millimeters). In an example, a distance separating the transverse support channels can be between about ¼ inch (about 6.35 millimeters) to about ¾ inch (about 19.05 millimeters) at a minimum and between about 1.5 inches (about 38.1 millimeters) to about 2 inches (about 50.8 millimeters) at a maximum. 
     It will be appreciated that the width  406  defining the transverse support channels  210 ,  220 ,  222 ,  224 ,  226 ,  260 ,  270 ,  272 ,  274 ,  276  is not limited to the illustrated width  406  in  FIGS. 2 and 4 . Rather, in other examples, the width  406  can be larger or smaller than as illustrated, so as to support bottles  102  of different sizes (e.g., 375 milliliters, 750 milliliters, 1.5 liters). In a possible example, the width  406  can be smaller so as to support smaller bottles  102 , such as a 375 milliliter size, while limiting inadvertent rolling/movement of the bottles  102 . In another possible example, the width  406  can be larger so as to support larger bottles  102 , such as a 1.5 liter size, while limiting inadvertent rolling/movement of the bottles  102 . 
     V. Support Shelf  130  Received Within Space  108   
     Turning now to  FIG. 5 , the support shelf  130  can be received within the space  108  defined by the first support structure  104  and the second support structure  106 . In this example, the support shelf  130  can be moved in a first direction  500 , with the first end  132  of the support shelf  130  being received within the first opening  112  of the first support structure  104 . Additionally, with the support shelf  130  moving in the first direction  500 , the second end  134  of the support shelf  130  is received within the second opening  122  of the second support structure  106 . As such, the first end  132  of the support shelf  130  can rest on and/or be supported by the first support ledge  118  (obscured from view in  FIG. 5  but visible in  FIG. 1 ). The second end  134  of the support shelf  130  can rest on and/or be supported by the second support ledge  128  (obscured from view in  FIG. 5  but visible in  FIG. 1 ). In such an example, the support shelf  130  can rest in a substantially horizontal and/or flat orientation, such that the bottles  102  are substantially limited from inadvertently rolling off of the support shelf  130  either orthogonally or transversely. 
     The support shelf  130  can be selectively removed from the first support structure  104  and the second support structure  106 . For example, the support shelf  130  can be moved in a second direction  502  that is opposite the first direction  500 . As the support shelf  130  is moved in the second direction  502 , the support shelf  130  is withdrawn and/or removed from the first support structure  104  and the second support structure  106 . 
     Turning now to  FIGS. 6A, 6B and 6C , the bottle  102  is illustrated as being supported in a first position. In this example, one or more of the bottles  102  can be oriented to extend along the first support direction  202  between the first end  132  and the second end  134  of the support shelf  130 . In such an example, an axis extending between a top (e.g., a spout, opening, etc.) of the bottle  102  and a bottom/base of the bottle  102  can extend along the first support direction  202 . 
     The bottles  102  can be supported in the first position in any number of ways. For example, as illustrated in  FIG. 6A , the first support opening  254  can receive one of the bottles  102  (e.g., a first bottle) such that the bottle  102  extends along the first support direction  202 . In addition or in the alternative, the second support opening  284  can receive one of the bottles  102  (e.g., a second bottle), such that the bottle  102  extends along the first support direction  202 . In this way, the support shelf  130  can support a plurality of bottles  102  (e.g., two in this example) in the first position, with the bottle(s)  102  extending along the first support direction  202 . 
     In another example, as illustrated in  FIG. 6B , the first support channel  204  can receive one of the bottles  102  (e.g., a first bottle) such that the bottle  102  extends along the first support direction  202 . In addition or in the alternative, the second support channel  256  can receive one of the bottles  102  (e.g., a second bottle), such that the bottle  102  extends along the first support direction  202 . In addition or in the alternative, the third support channel  286  can receive one of the bottles  102  (e.g., a third bottle), such that the bottle  102  extends along the first support direction  202 . In this way, the support shelf  130  can support a plurality of bottles  102  (e.g., three in this example) in the first position, with the bottles being supported within the support channels  204 ,  256 ,  286  of the support platforms  200 ,  250 ,  280 . 
     Turning to  FIG. 6C , the bottles  102  are illustrated as being supported in a second position, with one of the bottles  102  illustrated as being partially transparent to show features of the support shelf  130 . In this example, one or more of the bottles  102  can be oriented to extend along the second support direction  212 . As such, the bottles  102  supported in the first position (e.g., as illustrated in  FIGS. 6A and 6B ) are substantially perpendicular to the bottles  102  that are supported in the second position (e.g., as illustrated in  FIG. 6C ). In this example, an axis extending between a top (e.g., a spout, opening, etc.) of the bottle  102  and a bottom/base of the bottle  102  can extend along the second support direction  212 . 
     The bottles  102  can be supported in the second position in any number of ways. For example, the first transverse support channel  210  and the first crossing support channel  260  can receive one of the bottles  102  (e.g., a first bottle) such that the bottle  102  extends along the second support direction  212 . In addition or in the alternative, the second transverse support channel  220  and the second crossing support channel  270  can receive one of the bottles  102  (e.g., a second bottle) such that the bottle  102  extends along the second support direction  212 . In addition or in the alternative, the third transverse support channel  222  and the third crossing support channel  272  can receive one of the bottles  102  (e.g., a third bottle) such that the bottle  102  extends along the second support direction  212 . In addition or in the alternative, the fourth transverse support channel  224  and the fourth crossing support channel  274  can receive one of the bottles  102  (e.g., a fourth bottle) such that the bottle  102  extends along the second support direction  212 . In addition or in the alternative, the fifth transverse support channel  226  and the fifth crossing support channel  276  can receive one of the bottles  102  (e.g., a fifth bottle) such that the bottle  102  extends along the second support direction  212 . In this way, the support shelf  130  can support a plurality of bottles  102  (e.g., one or more in this example) in the second position, with the bottle(s)  102  extending along the second support direction  212 . 
     VI. Second Example Support Shelf  700   
     Referring now to  FIG. 7 , a second example support shelf  700  is illustrated. The support shelf  700  can be used for supporting one or more bottles  102  in a similar manner as the support shelf  130  in  FIG. 2 . The support shelf  700  is similar in some respects to the support shelf  130 . For example, the support shelf  700  comprises the first support platform  200 , the second support platform  250 , and the third support platform  280 . The first support platform  200 , the second support platform  250 , and the third support platform  280  can extend between the first end  132  and the second end  134 . 
     The first support platform  200  comprises the first support channel  204  and the first upper surface  206 . In this example, the first support platform  200  comprises a first transverse support channel  702 . The first transverse support channel  702  can extend between a first side  706  and a second side  708  of the first support platform  200 . The first transverse support channel  702  is defined between a first edge  710 , a second edge  712 , a third edge  714 , and a fourth edge  716 . In the illustrated example, the first edge  710  is separated a different distance from the first end  132  than the second edge  712 . For example, the first edge  710  may be located in closer proximity to the first end  132  than the second edge  712 . Similarly, in the illustrated example, the third edge  714  is separated a different distance from the first end  132  than the fourth edge  716 . For example, the third edge  714  may be located in closer proximity to the first end  132  than the fourth edge  716 . 
     The first edge  710  and the second edge  712  can extend along a first axis  718 . The third edge  714  and the fourth edge  716  can extend along a second axis  719 . In an example, the first axis  718  and/or the second axis  719  are non-perpendicular with respect to the first support direction  202  along which the first support platform  200  extends. For example, the first axis  718  and the second axis  719  can extend parallel to each other, but may extend at a non-perpendicular angle with respect to the first side  706 , the second side  708 , and the first support direction  202 . 
     The first support platform  200  comprises a second transverse support channel  704 . The second transverse support channel  704  can extend between the first side  706  and the second side  708  of the first support platform  200 . The second transverse support channel  704  is defined between a first edge  720 , a second edge  722 , a third edge  724 , and a fourth edge  726 . In the illustrated example, the first edge  720  is separated a different distance from the first end  132  than the second edge  722 . For example, the first edge  720  may be located in closer proximity to the first end  132  than the second edge  722 . Similarly, in the illustrated example, the third edge  724  is separated a different distance from the first end  132  than the fourth edge  726 . For example, the third edge  724  may be located in closer proximity to the first end  132  than the fourth edge  726 . 
     The first edge  720  and the second edge  722  can extend along a third axis  728 . The third edge  724  and the fourth edge  726  can extend along a second axis  728 . In an example, the third axis  728  and/or the fourth axis  729  are non-perpendicular with respect to the first support direction  202  along which the first support platform  200  extends. For example, the third axis  728  and the fourth axis  719  can extend parallel to each other, but may extend at a non-perpendicular angle with respect to the first side  706 , the second side  708 , and the first support direction  202 . 
     The second support platform  250  comprises the second support channel  256  and the second upper surface  258 . In this example, the second support platform  250  comprises a third transverse support channel  752 . The third transverse support channel  752  can extend between a first side  756  and a second side  758  of the second support platform  250 . The third transverse support channel  752  is defined between a first edge  760 , a second edge  762 , a third edge  764 , and a fourth edge  766 . In the illustrated example, the first edge  760  is separated a different distance from the first end  132  than the second edge  762 . For example, the first edge  760  may be located in closer proximity to the first end  132  than the second edge  762 . Similarly, in the illustrated example, the third edge  764  is separated a different distance from the first end  132  than the fourth edge  766 . For example, the third edge  764  may be located in closer proximity to the first end  132  than the fourth edge  766 . 
     The first edge  760  and the second edge  762  can extend along a fifth axis  768 . The third edge  764  and the fourth edge  766  can extend along a sixth axis  769 . In an example, the fifth axis  768  and/or the sixth axis  769  are non-perpendicular with respect to the first support direction  202  along which the second support platform  250  extends. For example, the fifth axis  768  and the sixth axis  769  can extend parallel to each other, but may extend at a non-perpendicular angle with respect to the first side  756 , the second side  758 , and the first support direction  202 . In this example, respective edges (e.g.,  760 ,  762 ,  764 ,  766 ) of the third transverse support channel  752  are located in closer proximity to the first end  132  than respective edges (e.g.,  710 ,  712 ,  714 ,  716 ) of the first transverse support channel  702 . 
     The second support platform  250  comprises a fourth transverse support channel  754 . The fourth transverse support channel  754  can extend between the first side  756  and the second side  758  of the second support platform  250 . The fourth transverse support channel  754  is defined between a first edge  770 , a second edge  772 , a third edge  774 , and a fourth edge  776 . In the illustrated example, the first edge  770  is separated a different distance from the first end  132  than the second edge  772 . For example, the first edge  770  may be located in closer proximity to the first end  132  than the second edge  772 . Similarly, in the illustrated example, the third edge  774  is separated a different distance from the first end  132  than the fourth edge  776 . For example, the third edge  774  may be located in closer proximity to the first end  132  than the fourth edge  776 . 
     The first edge  770  and the second edge  772  can extend along a seventh axis  778 . The third edge  724  and the fourth edge  726  can extend along an eighth axis  778 . In an example, the seventh axis  778  and/or the eighth axis  778  are non-perpendicular with respect to the first support direction  202  along which the second support platform  250  extends. For example, the seventh axis  778  and the eighth axis  779  can extend parallel to each other, but may extend at a non-perpendicular angle with respect to the first side  756 , the second side  758 , and the first support direction  202 . In this example, respective edges (e.g.,  770 ,  772 ,  774 ,  776 ) of the fourth transverse support channel  754  are located in closer proximity to the first end  132  than respective edges (e.g.,  718 ,  719 ,  728 ,  729 ) of the second transverse support channel  704 . 
     In this example, the first transverse support channel  702  and the third transverse support channel  752  are angled such that the first axis  718  and the fifth axis  768  are substantially parallel and co-linear, while the second axis  719  and the sixth axis  769  are substantially parallel and co-linear. As such, bottles can be supported within the first transverse support channel  702  and the third transverse support channel  752  in a way that the labels can be displayed to a user facing the support shelf  700 . 
     Similarly, in this example, the second transverse support channel  704  and the fourth transverse support channel  754  are angled such that the third axis  728  and the seventh axis  778  are substantially parallel and co-linear, while the fourth axis  729  and the eighth axis  779  are substantially parallel and co-linear. As such, bottles can be supported within the second transverse support channel  704  and the fourth transverse support channel  754  in a way that the labels can be displayed to the user facing the support shelf  700 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 8 , the second example bottle rack assembly  190  is illustrated. As illustrated, the second example bottle rack assembly  190  can support the bottles  102  on the shelves  130  in a variety of different configurations. Indeed, some of these configurations/orientations have been illustrated and described with respect to  FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C . In addition, the shelves  130  can support the bottles  102  in a pyramid configuration (e.g., as illustrated at the first location  131 ) in which a plurality of bottles  102  are stacked upon each other (e.g., vertically stacked so as to have a plurality of rows). The shelves  130  can be inserted and removed from the bottle rack assemblies  100  so as to adjust the position of the shelves  130  (e.g., vertically up and down) so as to accommodate different configurations of the bottles  102  in both stacked and non-stacked configurations. 
     VII. Benefits 
     As described above and illustrated with respect to  FIGS. 1 to 8 , the bottle rack assembly  100  provides a number of benefits. For example, the support shelf  130 ,  700  of the bottle rack assembly  100  can support bottles  102  in a plurality of orientations. That is, the bottles  102  can be supported in the orientation illustrated in  FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C  or in an angled orientation as illustrated in  FIG. 7 . The support shelf  130 ,  700  is not limited to supporting a single bottle but, rather, can support a multitude of bottles. Indeed, as illustrated in  FIG. 8 , the bottle rack assembly  100  can support a plurality of bottles  102  on each support shelf  130 ,  700 . Moreover, the plurality of bottles  102  supported on each support shelf can be supported in either of orientations illustrated herein. As such, in some examples, some of the bottles  102  that are supported on the bottle rack assembly  100  can be supported in a “label out” orientation while some of the bottles  102  can be supported with the neck out. In other examples, such as illustrated in  FIG. 7 , the bottles  102  can be supported in an angled orientation such that the label is displayed while the neck is out. 
     Although the subject matter has been described in language specific to structural features or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described above. Rather, the specific features and acts described above are disclosed as example forms of implementing at least some of the claims. 
     Various operations of embodiments are provided herein. The order in which some or all of the operations described should not be construed to imply that these operations are necessarily order dependent. Alternative ordering will be appreciated having the benefit of this description. Further, it will be understood that not all operations are necessarily present in each embodiment provided herein. Also, it will be understood that not all operations are necessary in some embodiments. 
     Many modifications may be made to the instant disclosure without departing from the scope or spirit of the claimed subject matter. Unless specified otherwise, “first,” “second,” or the like are not intended to imply a temporal aspect, a spatial aspect, an ordering, etc. Rather, such terms are merely used as identifiers, names, etc. for features, elements, items, etc. For example, a first end and a second end generally correspond to end A and end B or two different or two identical ends or the same end. 
     Moreover, “exemplary” is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, illustration, etc., and not necessarily as advantageous. As used in this application, “or” is intended to mean an inclusive “or” rather than an exclusive “or”. In addition, “a” and “an” as used in this application are generally to be construed to mean “one or more” unless specified otherwise or clear from context to be directed to a singular form. Also, at least one of A and B or the like generally means A or B or both A and B. Furthermore, to the extent that “includes”, “having”, “has”, “with”, or variants thereof are used in either the detailed description or the claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to “comprising”. 
     Also, although the disclosure has been illustrated and described with respect to one or more implementations, equivalent alterations and modifications will occur to others skilled in the art based upon a reading and understanding of this specification and the annexed drawings. The disclosure includes all such modifications and alterations and is limited only by the scope of the following claims. In particular regard to the various functions performed by the above described components (e.g., elements, resources, etc.), the terms used to describe such components are intended to correspond, unless otherwise indicated, to any component which performs the specified function of the described component (e.g., that is functionally equivalent), even though not structurally equivalent to the disclosed structure. In addition, while a particular feature of the disclosure may have been disclosed with respect to only one of several implementations, such feature may be combined with one or more other features of the other implementations as may be desired and advantageous for any given or particular application.