Simple F-shaped shelf and tool hanging bracket

Abstract

A simple bracket system for hanging tools, garden equipment, shelves, or other items. The system consists of two primary elements, a horizontal board mounted to the wall or structure, and F-shaped brackets which mount to the board in a unique fashion while maintaining a degree of horizontal adjustability. Additional elements such as spacers and strengtheners can be added depending on usage needs. The design allows for a low-cost storage system to be quickly installed for basic storage needs.

Claims

1. A bracket system for supporting storage items, comprising: a horizontal board mounts on a vertical wall; a bracket joining over the top of the board, which has a rear element intersecting with the rear of the board, a front element intersecting with the front of the board, a top element extending outwardly from the board for supporting the storage items wherein the top element connecting the front and rear elements across the top of the board, a bottom element intersecting with the bottom of the board connecting with the rear element, wherein the front element, rear element and top element together create a F-shaped.

2. The bracket system of claim 1, with an additional mounting component connecting the board to the wall, which is longer than the height of the board in a vertical plane, connecting with the front face of the board and the wall.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(1) The present invention provides an improved storage rack that can be easily mounted, adjusted, and taken down as desired. The storage rack consists of two primary components, a horizontally mounted board and a F-bracket. A third component which strengthens the mounting of the board to the wall is added to the system for higher loads.

(2) Drawing 1 provides a perspective view of F-bracket. Item (E) is a vertical stud in a typical wall. Although depicted as a stud, this could be any type of vertical structure on which the bracket system is attached. This could be a self-standing structure, a brick wall, a concrete wall, or many other types of vertical structures. Item (B) is the board, which is wood based, and could be of varying size and thickness for example 24, 26, 28, or 14. The board may be those commonly found at a local lumber or hardware store. The board is attached to the stud, wall, or vertical structure with the use of a screw, lag bolt, or other bonding technique.

(3) Item (A) is the F-bracket. Many embodiments of the bracket resemble a letter F or P turned 90 degrees clockwise. The F-bracket nomenclature is for descriptive purposes and is not intended as a technical description of the bracket. The bracket contains four primary elements. Item (C) is the element which crosses across the top of the board. Item (D) is the rear element of the bracket connecting with the rear of the board. Item (E) is the element of the bracket connecting with the front of the board. Item (F) is the element of the bracket connecting with the bottom of the board. These four elements allow the bracket to be mounted over the top of the board, providing a simple mounting method with ability for adjustment along the length of the board.

(4) Drawing 3 shows the F-bracket with Board Mounting Strengtheners. Items (A,B,G) are the same as Drawings (1) and (2). Item (H) is the wall or vertical structure on which the bracket system is attached. Item (J) is the Board Mounting Strengthener. The Strengthener is longer than the board in a vertical plane. It connects with the front of the board, and distributes torque created by the bracket along a longer vertical plane on the wall. Although not needed for lighter loads, the strengthener may be necessary to support high bracket loads. One or many strengtheners may be used in these situations. The embodiment shown is one of many embodiments that could be used for this purpose.

(5) Side views of the bracket showing several example embodiments are depicted on Drawing 2. Items (A,B,C,D,E,F,H) are the same as Drawings 1 and 3. Item (I) is Screw, Nail, or Barb which may be used in certain embodiments to provide additional securing of the bracket to the board. Embodiment 1 shows the F-bracket rear and front elements at different lengths with the bottom element partially along the bottom of the board; Embodiment 2 shows the F-bracket front element connecting to the top element at a different point, and the bottom element extending along the full length of the bottom of the board; Embodiment 3 shows the F-bracket rear and front elements at the same lengths with the bottom element wrapping around to the front; Embodiment 4 shows the F-bracket's four elements, with a shaped bracket continuing to extend from the front element.

(6) The F-Bracket is not limited to a single arm or shape. Since the bracket is intended to support a variety of needs, many shapes are expected. For example, a flat horizontal could be used for shelving, an angled arm may be used for hanging tools, a dual arm may be used for rakes, hoes, brooms, or other garden or household equipment, and a wide inverted U shaped could be used for garden hoses or electrical extension cords.

(7) While this invention has been described with several embodiments, the present invention may be further modified within the spirit and scope of this disclosure. This application is therefore intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention using its general principles. Further, this application is intended to cover such departures from the present disclosure as come within known or customary practice in the art to which this invention pertains.