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MULTI-COMPARTMENT STORAGE SHELF

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  • Patent Application
  • 20230036772
  • Publication Number
    20230036772
  • Date Filed
    July 30, 2021
    3 years ago
  • Date Published
    February 02, 2023
    a year ago
  • Inventors
    • Lu; Min Hsun (WILMINGTON, DE, US)
  • Original Assignees
    • LODESTAR ENTERPRISE, INC. (WILMINGTON, DE, US)
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Abstract
A multi-compartment storage shelf includes seven connecting boards and inner partitions. The inner partitions each have an engaging groove. At least two of the inner partitions are intersected and interconnected with each other through the engaging grooves of the inner partitions to form a first grid-shaped inner frame. The first grid-shaped inner frame is connected to the first connecting board, the second connecting board, the fourth connecting board, and the fifth connecting board. At least two of the inner partitions are intersected and interconnected with each other through the engaging grooves of the inner partitions to form a second grid-shaped inner frame. The second grid-shaped inner frame is connected to the sixth connecting board and the seventh connecting board, and the third connecting board.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a storage shelf, and more particularly to a multi-compartment storage shelf.


2. Description of the Prior Art

Storage shelves are commonly used in homes and offices. Conventional DIY storage shelves are generally open. For example, horizontal and vertical boards are assembled to form a plurality of cube compartments. The top, left and right sides of the shelf are all open. For a shelf with closed boards on the top, left and right sides, the left and right sides of the main frame of the shelf are provided with long boards. The long boards are large in size, which is not conducive to storage and transportation for boards. When the long boards are to be assembled, nails or screws are nailed or screwed from the outsides of the long boards. This will affect the appearance of the shelf. The long boards are connected to the main frame from the sides. When the shelf bears a load, the direction of gravity is vertical and downward. The main frame bears the load, and the long boards are unable to bear the load in the vertical direction. The long boards only provide a covering function, which limits the improvement of the load-bearing capacity of the shelf. In addition, this kind of shelf provides only one specification after purchase and assembly. The use function is single.


SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the primary object of the present invention is to provide a multi-compartment storage shelf, which is beneficial to shorten the connecting boards and is convenient for storage and transportation and improves the overall load-bearing capacity of the shelf. It can be assembled to form a larger shelf or two smaller shelves to meet user's different needs.


In order to achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following solutions.


A multi-compartment storage shelf comprises a first connecting board, a second connecting board, a third connecting board, a fourth connecting board, a fifth connecting board, a sixth connecting board, a seventh connecting board, an a plurality of inner partitions. The inner partitions each have an engaging groove.


The first connecting board and the second connecting board are parallel and spaced apart from each other. The fourth connecting board and the fifth connecting board are parallel and spaced apart from each other. The first connecting board is connected to first ends of the fourth connecting board and the fifth connecting board. The second connecting board is connected to opposing second ends of the fourth connecting board and the fifth connecting board. At least two of the inner partitions are intersected and interconnected with each other through the engaging grooves of the inner partitions to form a first grid-shaped inner frame. The first grid-shaped inner frame is connected to the first connecting board, the second connecting board, the fourth connecting board, and the fifth connecting board.


The sixth connecting board and the seventh connecting board are parallel and spaced apart from each other. The third connecting board is connected to first ends of the sixth connecting board and the seventh connecting board. At least two of the inner partitions are intersected and interconnected with each other through the engaging grooves of the inner partitions to form a second grid-shaped inner frame. The second grid-shaped inner frame is connected to the sixth connecting board and the seventh connecting board, and the third connecting board.


Compared with the prior art, the present invention has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, it can be known from the above technical solutions that the multi-compartment storage shelf comprises the inner partitions and the connecting boards. At least two of the inner partitions are intersected and interconnected with each other through the engaging grooves of the inner partitions to form the first grid-shaped inner frame. At least two of the inner partitions are intersected and interconnected with each other through the engaging grooves of the inner partitions to form the second grid-shaped inner frame. The first grid-shaped inner frame and the second grid-shaped inner frame are connected to the corresponding connecting board, respectively. The corresponding connecting board connected with the first grid-shaped inner frame and the second grid-shaped inner frame is beneficial to shorten the connecting board, which is convenient for storage and transportation and improves the overall load-bearing capacity of the shelf. It can be assembled to form a larger shelf or two smaller shelves to meet user's different needs.


Secondly, with the arrangement of the stud bolts and the operation holes, a stable and concealed connection is realized, and the appearance is beautiful.


Moreover, the inner partitions and the connecting boards as well as the connecting boards are quickly positioned through the corresponding connecting pins and pin holes, respectively. The assembly is convenient. It is beneficial for the subsequent operation of locking screws. The entire shelf has high assembly accuracy and is suitable for DIY assembly.





BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS


FIG. 1 is a perspective view according to a first embodiment of the present invention (arranged upright);



FIG. 2 is an exploded view according to the first embodiment of the present invention;



FIGS. 3-11 are schematic views showing the assembly process according to the first embodiment of the present invention;



FIG. 12 is a perspective view according to a second embodiment of the present invention (arranged horizontally);



FIG. 13 is a schematic view showing that the first grid-shaped inner frame, the first connecting board, the second connecting board, the fourth connecting board and the fifth connecting board are assembled to form a separate smaller storage shelf.



FIG. 14 is a schematic view showing that the second grid-shaped inner frame, the sixth connecting board, the seventh connecting board, the third connecting board and the eighth connecting board are assembled to form a separate smaller storage shelf and



FIG. 15 is a schematic view of two separate smaller storage shelves with cloth baskets.





DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS


FIGS. 1 to 12 show the specific structures of two embodiments of the present invention.


A multi-compartment storage shelf comprises a first connecting board 1, a second connecting board 2, a third connecting board 3, a fourth connecting board 4, a fifth connecting board 5, a sixth connecting board 6, a seventh connecting board 7, a plurality of inner partitions 8, a plurality of stud bolts 9, a plurality of spacer blocks 10, and a plurality of nuts 11. The inner partitions 8 each have an engaging groove 81.


The first connecting board 1 and the second connecting board 2 are parallel and spaced apart from each other. The fourth connecting board 4 and the fifth connecting board 5 are parallel and spaced apart from each other. The first connecting board 1 is connected between first ends of the fourth connecting board 4 and the fifth connecting board 5. The second connecting board 2 is connected between opposing second ends of the fourth connecting board 4 and the fifth connecting board 5. At least two of the inner partitions 8 are intersected and interconnected with each other through the engaging grooves 81 of the inner partitions 8 to form a first grid-shaped inner frame 801. The first grid-shaped inner frame 801 is connected to the first connecting board 1, the second connecting board 2, the fourth connecting board 4, and the fifth connecting board 5.


The sixth connecting board 6 and the seventh connecting board 7 are parallel and spaced apart from each other. The third connecting board 3 is connected between first ends of the sixth connecting board 6 and the seventh connecting board 7. At least two of the inner partitions 8 are intersected and interconnected with each other through the engaging grooves 81 of the inner partitions 8 to form a second grid-shaped inner frame 802. The second grid-shaped inner frame 802 is connected to the sixth connecting board 6 and the seventh connecting board 7, and the third connecting board 3.


The first grid-shaped inner frame 801 is connected to the first connecting board 1, the second connecting board 2, the fourth connecting board 4 and the fifth connecting board 5 to constitute a separate frame body. The second grid-shaped inner frame 802, the sixth connecting board 6 and the seventh connecting board 7 and the third connecting board 3 constitute a separate frame body. The third connecting board 3 may face upward or downward.


Opposing second ends of the sixth connecting board 6 and the seventh connecting board 7 may be connected to the second connecting board 2, respectively. The first grid-shaped inner frame 801 and the second grid-shaped inner frame 802 are respectively connected to two opposite surfaces of the second connecting board 2 so as to form a larger storage shelf.


Referring to FIGS. 6-9, the second ends of the fourth connecting board 4 and the fifth connecting board 5 are formed with screw holes B. The second ends of the sixth connecting board 6 and the seventh connecting board 7 are formed with connecting holes 12. The inner side surfaces of the sixth connecting board 6 and the seventh connecting board 7 are formed with operation holes 13. Each of the operation holes 13 laterally communicates with a corresponding one of the connecting holes 12. One end of each stud bolt 9 is inserted through the second connecting board 2 and is connected to a corresponding one of the screw holes B. Another end of each stud bolt 9 is inserted into a corresponding one of the connecting holes 12 and is exposed to the operation hole 13. The spacer block 10 is sleeved on the stud bolt 9. The nut 11 is locked on the stud bolt 9 and presses the spacer block 10. Generally, the operation hole 13 is a circular hole. One end of the spacer block 10 is a curved surface 101, and another end of the spacer block 10 is a flat surface 102. The curved surface 101 is pressed against the inner wall surface of the operation hole 13. The nut 11 is pressed against the flat surface 102. The operation hole 13 is provided with a cover 14 configured to seal the operation hole 13 and to cover the stud bolt 9, the spacer block 10 and the nut 11.


As shown in FIG. 1, the outer side of the third connecting board 3 is provided with first foot pads 15 for the multi-compartment storage shelf to be arranged upright. As shown in FIG. 12, the outer sides of the fifth connecting board 5 and the sixth connecting board 6, or the outer sides of the fourth connecting board 4 and the seventh connecting board 7, are provided with second foot pads 16 for the multi-compartment storage shelf to be arranged horizontally.


Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, either end of each inner partition 8 is formed with a first pin hole 82. The first connecting board 1, the second connecting board 2, the third connecting board 3, the fourth connecting board 4, the fifth connecting board 5, the sixth connecting board 6 and the seventh connecting board 7 each have a second pin hole A at its middle portion. The first pin hole 82 and the corresponding second pin hole A are connected by a first connecting pin 17. The surface of the first connecting pin 17 may be coated or dripped with glue and then inserted into the first pin hole 82 and the second pin hole A.


Referring to FIGS. 4-7, the first and second ends of the fourth connecting board 4, the fifth connecting board 5, the sixth connecting board 6 and the seventh connecting board 7 are formed with third pin holes C. The first connecting board 1, the second connecting board 2 and the third connecting board 3 are correspondingly provided with fourth pin holes D. The third pin holes C and the corresponding fourth pin holes D are connected by second connecting pins 18, respectively. The surfaces of the second connecting pins 18 may be coated or dripped with glue and then inserted into the third pin holes C and the fourth pin holes A, respectively.


Referring to FIG. 5 and FIG. 7, the first connecting board 1 is locked to the first ends of the fourth connecting board 4 and the fifth connecting board 5 by first screws 19; the third connecting board 3 is locked to the first ends of the sixth connecting board 6 and the seventh connecting board 7 by second screws 20.


Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 10, the multi-compartment storage shelf further comprises a plurality of cloth baskets 21. A plurality of compartments E are formed and separated by the first grid-shaped inner frame 801 and the second grid-shaped inner frame 802. The cloth baskets 21 are matched with the compartments E, respectively. A backing plate 211 is placed in the cloth basket 21.


Referring to FIG. 11, the multi-compartment storage shelf further comprises a first fixing plate 22, a second fixing plate 23, a self-locking cable tie 24, a third screw 25, a fourth screw 26, and an anchoring mechanism 27. The first fixing plate 22 has a first fixing hole 221 and a first through hole 222. The second fixing plate 23 has a second fixing hole 231 and a second through hole 232.


The third screw 25 is inserted through the first fixing hole 221 and connected to the first connecting board 1. The anchoring mechanism 27 is anchored to a wall F. The fourth screw 26 is inserted through the second fixing hole 231 and connected to the anchoring mechanism 27. The self-locking cable tie 24 is inserted through the first through hole 222 and the second through hole 232 to connect the first fixing plate 22 and the second fixing plate 23.


Referring to FIGS. 13-15, the multi-compartment storage shelf further comprises an eighth connecting board 28. The second ends of the sixth connecting board 6 and the seventh connecting board 7 are connected to the eighth connecting board 28, respectively. The second grid-shaped inner frame 802, the sixth connecting board 6, the seventh connecting board 7, the third connecting board 3 and the eighth connecting board 28 constitute a separate frame body. The first grid-shaped inner frame 801, the first connecting board 1, the second connecting board 2, the fourth connecting board 4 and the fifth connecting board 5 constitute another separate frame body. Compared with the first embodiment, the second embodiment is provided with additional connecting board to constitute two separate storage shelves.

Claims
  • 1: A multi-compartment storage shelf, comprising a first connecting board, a second connecting board, a third connecting board, a fourth connecting board, a fifth connecting board, a sixth connecting board, a seventh connecting board, and multiple grid-shaped inner frames each of which comprises a plurality of inner partitions; the inner partitions each having an engaging groove; the first connecting board and the second connecting board being parallel and spaced apart from each other, the fourth connecting board and the fifth connecting board being parallel and spaced apart from each other, the first connecting board being connected to first ends of the fourth connecting board and the fifth connecting board, the second connecting board being connected to opposing second ends of the fourth connecting board and the fifth connecting board; at least two of the inner partitions being intersected and interconnected with each other through the engaging grooves of the inner partitions to form a first grid-shaped inner frame of the multiple grid-shaped inner frames, the first grid-shaped inner frame being connected to the first connecting board, the second connecting board, the fourth connecting board, and the fifth connecting board to form a primary shelf unit;the sixth connecting board and the seventh connecting board being parallel and spaced apart from each other, the third connecting board being connected to first ends of the sixth connecting board and the seventh connecting board; at least two of the inner partitions being intersected and interconnected with each other through the engaging grooves of the inner partitions to form a second grid-shaped inner frame of the multiple grid-shaped inner frames, the second grid-shaped inner frame being connected to the sixth connecting board and the seventh connecting board, and the third connecting board to form a secondary shelf unit,wherein opposing second ends of the sixth connecting board and the seventh connecting board are releasably and directly connected to the second connecting board, and the second grid-shaped inner frame is releasably and directly connected to one of two opposite surfaces of the second connecting board, wherein the secondary shelf unit that comprises the third connecting board, the sixth and seventh connecting boards that are connected to the third connecting board, and the second grid-shaped inner frame connected to the third, sixth, and seventh connecting boards is selectively removable from the second connecting board of the primary shelf unit so as to be separate from the primary shelf unit to serve as a standalone shelf unit.
  • 2: The multi-compartment storage shelf as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first grid-shaped inner frame of the primary shelf unit is connected to one of the two opposite surfaces of the second connecting board, such that the second grid-shaped inner frame of the secondary shelf unit, which is releasably connected to one of the two opposite surfaces of the second connecting board, and the first grid-shaped inner frame are located on opposite sides of the second connecting board and the first grid-shaped inner frame and the second grid-shaped inner frame are directly connected to the two opposite surfaces of the second connecting board, respectively.
  • 3: The multi-compartment storage shelf as claimed in claim 2, further comprising a plurality of stud bolts, a plurality of spacer blocks, and a plurality of nuts; wherein the second ends of the fourth connecting board and the fifth connecting board are formed with screw holes; the second ends of the sixth connecting board and the seventh connecting board are formed with connecting holes, inner side surfaces of the sixth connecting board and the seventh connecting board are formed with operation holes, each of the operation holes laterally communicates with a corresponding one of the connecting holes; one end of each stud bolt is inserted through the second connecting board and is connected to a corresponding one of the screw holes, another second end of each stud bolt is inserted into a corresponding one of the connecting holes and is exposed to a corresponding one of the operation holes, each spacer block is sleeved on a corresponding one of the stud bolts, and each nut is locked on the corresponding stud bolt and presses the corresponding spacer block.
  • 4: The multi-compartment storage shelf as claimed in claim 3, wherein each operation hole is a circular hole, one end of each spacer block is a curved surface, another end of each spacer block is a flat surface, the curved surface is pressed against an inner wall surface of the corresponding operation hole, and the corresponding nut is pressed against the flat surface.
  • 5: The multi-compartment storage shelf as claimed in claim 4, wherein each operation hole is provided with a cover configured to seal the operation hole and to cover the corresponding stud bolt, the corresponding spacer block and the corresponding nut.
  • 6: The multi-compartment storage shelf as claimed in claim 1, wherein either end of each inner partition is formed with a first pin hole, the first connecting board, the second connecting board, the third connecting board, the fourth connecting board, the fifth connecting board, the sixth connecting board and the seventh connecting board each have a second pin hole at its middle portion; the first pin hole and the corresponding second pin hole are connected by a first connecting pin; the first and second ends of the fourth connecting board, the fifth connecting board, the sixth connecting board and the seventh connecting board are formed with third pin holes, the first connecting board, the second connecting board and the third connecting board are correspondingly provided with fourth pin holes, the third pin holes and the corresponding fourth pin holes are connected by second connecting pins, respectively.
  • 7: The multi-compartment storage shelf as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first connecting board is locked to the first ends of the fourth connecting board and the fifth connecting board by first screws; the third connecting board is locked to the first ends of the sixth connecting board and the seventh connecting board by second screws.
  • 8: The multi-compartment storage shelf as claimed in claim 1, further comprising an eighth connecting board, wherein the second ends of the sixth connecting board and the seventh connecting board are connected to the eighth connecting board, respectively; the second grid-shaped inner frame, the sixth connecting board, the seventh connecting board, the third connecting board and the eighth connecting board constitute a separate frame body; the first grid-shaped inner frame, the first connecting board, the second connecting board, the fourth connecting board and the fifth connecting board constitute another separate frame body.
  • 9: The multi-compartment storage shelf as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a plurality of cloth baskets, a plurality of compartments being formed and separated by the first grid-shaped inner frame and the second grid-shaped inner frame, the cloth baskets being matched with the compartments, respectively.
  • 10: The multi-compartment storage shelf as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a first fixing plate, a second fixing plate, a self-locking cable tie, a third screw, a fourth screw, and an anchoring mechanism; the first fixing plate having a first fixing hole and a first through hole, the second fixing plate having a second fixing hole and a second through hole; the third screw being inserted through the first fixing hole and connected to the first connecting board, the anchoring mechanism being anchored to a wall, the fourth screw being inserted through the second fixing hole and connected to the anchoring mechanism, the self-locking cable tie being inserted through the first through hole and the second through hole to connect the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate.