IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
|
국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
|
출원번호 |
US-0557489
(2009-09-10)
|
등록번호 |
US-8132768
(2012-03-13)
|
발명자
/ 주소 |
- Fernandez, Julio A.
- Kundinger, Jr., Robert P.
|
출원인 / 주소 |
|
대리인 / 주소 |
Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C.
|
인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
8 인용 특허 :
159 |
초록
▼
According to various aspects of the present disclosure, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of systems and methods for supporting hang rods and shelves from support surfaces, such as the wall of a closet or cabinet. In an exemplary embodiment, a system generally includes a pair of end brackets and a
According to various aspects of the present disclosure, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of systems and methods for supporting hang rods and shelves from support surfaces, such as the wall of a closet or cabinet. In an exemplary embodiment, a system generally includes a pair of end brackets and a plurality of different pairs of interchangeable pieces configured to be selectively coupled to the pair of end brackets. Each pair of interchangeable pieces when selectively coupled to the end brackets, respectively, is operable for supporting a different hang rod from the support surface when the end brackets are coupled to the support surface.
대표청구항
▼
1. A method relating to supporting a hang rod from a support surface, the method comprising: selecting a pair of interchangeable pieces for supporting the hang rod, from a plurality of different pairs of interchangeable pieces which plurality includes at least one pair of interchangeable pieces that
1. A method relating to supporting a hang rod from a support surface, the method comprising: selecting a pair of interchangeable pieces for supporting the hang rod, from a plurality of different pairs of interchangeable pieces which plurality includes at least one pair of interchangeable pieces that is configured for supporting a different hang rod than at least one other pair of interchangeable pieces; andcoupling the selected pair of interchangeable pieces to a pair of end brackets, respectively, that include shelf support surfaces defined by upper surfaces of generally triangular projections extending outwardly from the end brackets; whereby the selected pair of interchangeable pieces is operable for supporting the hang rod from the support surface when the pair of end brackets are coupled to the support surface, wherein coupling the selected pair of interchangeable pieces to a pair of end brackets, respectively, including:engaging pins of the selected pair of interchangeable pieces within corresponding holes of the end brackets; andengaging nubs of the end brackets within corresponding grooves of the selected pair of interchangeable pieces; andengaging corresponding portions of the selected pair of interchangeable pieces within corresponding notches of the end brackets; andengaging lower portions of the end brackets within complementary-shaped recessed portions of the selected pair of interchangeable pieces. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the method includes: selecting the hang rod from a plurality of different hang rods; andselecting the pair of interchangeable pieces that is configured to support the selected hang rod. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein: the plurality of different hang rods have different diameters; andselecting the pair of interchangeable pieces that is configured to support the selected hang rod includes selecting the pair of interchangeable pieces with cradle portions compatible with the diameter of the selected hang rod. 4. The method of claim 1, wherein the method includes coupling the pair of end brackets to the support surface by using mechanical fasteners at least one or more of which are also used to couple the selected pair of interchangeable pieces to the end brackets. 5. The method of claim 1, wherein the method includes supporting end portions of the hang rod by corresponding portions of the selected pair of interchangeable pieces. 6. The method of claim 1, wherein coupling the selected pair of interchangeable pieces to a pair of end brackets, respectively, includes engaging lower portions of the end brackets within complementary-shaped recessed portions and grooves of the selected pair of interchangeable pieces, such that the back surface of each interchangeable piece is flush and substantially aligned with the back surface of the corresponding end bracket to which it is coupled. 7. The method of claim 1, further comprising supporting a shelf on corresponding the shelf support surfaces extending outwardly from the end brackets. 8. A system relating to supporting a hang rod from a support surface, the system comprising: a pair of end brackets that include shelf support surfaces defined by upper surfaces of generally triangular projections extending outwardly from the end brackets; anda plurality of different pairs of interchangeable pieces configured to be selectively coupled to the pair of end brackets, whereby each pair of interchangeable pieces when selectively coupled to the end brackets, respectively, is operable for supporting a different hang rod from the support surface when the end brackets are coupled to the support surface, wherein each end brackets includes a nub extending rearwardly from the bracket, a lower portion, at least one hole, and at least one notch;each interchangeable pieces includes: a cradle portion for supporting an end portion of a hang rod at least partially within the cradle portion,a pin engageable within the hole of the corresponding end bracket;a portion engageable within the notch of the corresponding end bracket;a groove configured for receiving the nub of the corresponding end bracket;a recessed upper portion configured for engagement with the lower portion of the corresponding end bracket. 9. The system of claim 8, further comprising a plurality of different hang rods each of which is capable of being supported from the support surface by a different pair of the plurality of different pairs of interchangeable pieces. 10. The system of claim 9, wherein: the different hang rods have different diameters; andeach pair of interchangeable pieces include cradle portions compatible with the diameter of a corresponding one of the different hang rods. 11. The system of claim 8, wherein at least one pair of interchangeable pieces includes cradle portions configured for supporting end portions of a hang rod at least partially within the cradle portions. 12. The system of claim 8, wherein: each end bracket has an identical configuration suitable for use as a common end bracket such that any one of the interchangeable pieces may be coupled thereto; andeach pair of the plurality of different pairs of interchangeable pieces includes two interchangeable pieces identical to each other. 13. The system of claim 8, further comprising a shelf supportable on the shelf support surfaces of the end brackets. 14. The system of claim 8, wherein each interchangeable piece includes a groove within the recessed upper portion such that when the lower portion of the corresponding end bracket is engaged within the recessed upper portion and groove of the piece, the back surface of the piece is flush and substantially aligned with the back surface of the corresponding end bracket to which it is coupled. 15. The system of claim 8, further comprising at least one hang rod having at least one end portion configured to be positioned at least partially within the cradle portion. 16. A system relating to supporting a hang rod from a support surface, the system comprising: a pair of end brackets; anda plurality of different pairs of interchangeable pieces configured to be selectively coupled to the pair of end brackets, whereby each pair of interchangeable pieces when selectively coupled to the end brackets, respectively, is operable for supporting a different hang rod from the support surface when the end brackets are coupled to the support surface;wherein: the interchangeable pieces include pins engageable within corresponding holes of the end brackets, and portions engageable within corresponding notches of the end brackets; andthe end brackets include nubs engageable within corresponding grooves of the interchangeable pieces, and lower portions engagable within complementary-shaped recessed portions of the interchangeable pieces. 17. The system of claim 16, wherein: the at least one pair of end brackets includes at least one pair of identical end brackets; andthe plurality of different pairs of interchangeable pieces includes two interchangeable pieces identical to each other and which may be coupled to either of the identical end brackets. 18. The system of claim 16, wherein the end brackets include shelf support surfaces extending outwardly from the end brackets. 19. The system of claim 18, wherein the shelf support surfaces are defined by upper surfaces of generally triangular projections extending outwardly from the end brackets. 20. A system relating to supporting a hang rod from a support surface, the system comprising: a pair of end brackets; anda plurality of different pairs of interchangeable pieces configured to be selectively coupled to the pair of end brackets, whereby each pair of interchangeable pieces when selectively coupled to the end brackets, respectively, is operable for supporting a different hang rod from the support surface when the end brackets are coupled to the support surface;wherein the end brackets include lower portions engageable within complementary-shaped recessed portions and grooves of the interchangeable pieces, such that the back surface of the interchangeable piece is flush and substantially aligned with the back surface of the corresponding end bracket to which it is coupled. 21. The system of claim 20, wherein the end brackets include shelf support surfaces extending outwardly from the end brackets. 22. The system of claim 21, wherein the shelf support surfaces are defined by upper surfaces of generally triangular projections extending outwardly from the end brackets. 23. The system of claim 21, further comprising a shelf supportable on the shelf support surfaces of the end brackets. 24. The system of claim 20, wherein: the at least one pair of end brackets includes at least one pair of identical end brackets; andthe plurality of different pairs of interchangeable pieces includes at least one pair of identical pieces each of which may be coupled to either of the identical end brackets.
※ AI-Helper는 부적절한 답변을 할 수 있습니다.