Closet reflection system

Abstract

An upper component is horizontally oriented and formed with upper and lower surfaces and front and rear edges. A hook extends upwardly from a central extent of the upper surface. An anti-tipping leg has a lower end attached to the rear edge. A slider assembly is formed with a fixed plate attached to the lower surface of the upper component and a movable plate below the upper component. The slider assembly is also formed with an intermediate plate slidably coupled between the fixed plate and the movable plate. The slider assembly includes a clip in an inverted U-shaped configuration depending from the movable plate.

Claims

1. A closet reflection system comprising: an upper component horizontally oriented and formed with upper and lower surfaces and a front edge and a rear edge, a hook extending upwardly from a central extent of the upper surface of the upper component, an anti-tipping leg having a lower end attached to the rear edge of the upper component; and a slider assembly formed with a fixed plate attached to the lower surface of the upper component, the slider assembly formed with a movable plate below the upper component, the slider assembly formed with an intermediate plate slidably coupled between the fixed plate and the movable plate, the slider assembly including a clip in an inverted U-shaped configuration depending from the movable plate.

2. The system as set forth in claim 1 and further including a pivot pin having a vertical axis coupling the movable plate and the clip.

3. The system as set forth in claim 1 wherein the clip is adapted to receive and support a mirror extending downwardly from the clip.

4. A closet reflection system (10) for storing a mirror (12) in a closet (14) and for sliding the mirror between a retracted inoperative location in the closet and an extended operative location outside the closet, the storing and the sliding being done in a safe, convenient, and economical manner, the system comprising, in combination: the closet (14) having a back wall (16) and an open front (18) and a support rod (20) having a cylindrical configuration, the support rod being horizontally oriented between, and parallel with, the back wall and the open front, a shelf (22) located within the closet, the shelf being secured to the back wall, the shelf being horizontally oriented above the support rod; an upper component (26) being elongated and having a square cross sectional configuration, the upper component being horizontally oriented and formed with an upper surface (28) and a lower surface (30) and a front edge (32) and a rear edge (34), a hook (38) extending upwardly from a central extent of the upper surface of the upper component, the hook being removably supported on the support rod, an anti-tipping leg (40) having a lower end attached to the rear edge of the upper component, the anti-tipping leg having an upper end contacting the shelf, the anti-tipping leg having adjustment mechanisms (42) for varying the length of the anti-tipping leg; and a slider assembly (58) formed with a fixed plate (60) attached to the lower surface of the upper component, the slider assembly formed with a movable plate (62) located beneath the upper component, the slider assembly formed with an intermediate plate (64) slidably coupled between the fixed plate and the movable plate, the slider assembly including a clip (66) in an inverted U-shaped configuration secured to and depending downwardly from the movable plate; the mirror formed in a rectangular configuration with a linear top (70) received in, and depending downwardly from the clip, the slider assembly facilitating the reciprocation of the lower component and mirror between a retracted inoperative location in the closet and an extended operative location outside the closet; and a pivot pin (74) having a vertical axis, the pivot pin coupling the movable plate and the clip thereby facilitating the rotation of the mirror about a vertical axis of rotation.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

(2) FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a closet reflection system constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

(3) FIG. 2 is a side elevational view taken along line 2-2 of FIG. 1.

(4) FIG. 3 is a front elevational view similar to FIG. 1 but with the slide assembly and mirror extended in an operative orientation.

(5) FIG. 4 is a cross sectional view taken along line 4-4 of FIG. 3.

(6) FIG. 5 is an enlarged showing of the extended slide assembly in the extended operative orientation.

(7) FIG. 6 is an enlarged side elevational view taken along line 6-6 of FIG. 1.

(8) FIG. 7 is an enlarged side elevational view taken along line 7-7 of FIG. 5.

(9) The same reference numerals refer to the same parts throughout the various Figures.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

(10) With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIG. 1 thereof, the preferred embodiment of the new and improved closet reflection system embodying the principles and concepts of the present invention and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described.

(11) The present invention, the closet reflection system 10 is comprised of a plurality of components. Such components in their broadest context include an upper component and a slider assembly. Such components are individually configured and correlated with respect to each other so as to attain the desired objective.

(12) From a specific perspective, in the preferred embodiment of the closet reflection system, designated by reference numeral 10, first provided is a closet 14 having a back wall 16 and an open front 18. The closet has a support rod 20 having a cylindrical configuration. The support rod is horizontally oriented between, and parallel with, the back wall and the open front. A shelf 22 is located within the closet. The shelf is secured to the back wall and horizontally oriented above the support rod.

(13) Next provided is an upper component 26. The upper component is elongated and has a square cross sectional configuration. The upper component is horizontally oriented and formed with an upper surface 28, a lower surface 30, a front edge 32, and a rear edge 34. A hook 38 extends upwardly from a central extent of the upper surface of the upper component. The hook is removably supported on the support rod. An anti-tipping leg 40 is provided. The anti-tipping leg has a lower end attached to the rear edge of the upper component. The anti-tipping leg has an upper end contacting the shelf. The anti-tipping leg has adjustment mechanisms 42 for varying the length of the anti-tipping leg.

(14) Next, in the preferred embodiment, a slider assembly 58 is provided. The slider assembly is formed with a fixed plate 60 attached to the lower surface of the upper component. The slider assembly is formed with a movable plate 62 located beneath the upper component. The slider assembly is formed with an intermediate plate 64 slidably coupled between the fixed plate and the movable plate. The slider assembly includes a clip 66 in an inverted U-shaped configuration secured to and depending downwardly from the movable plate.

(15) Next provided is a mirror 12 formed in a rectangular configuration with a linear top 70 received in, and depending downwardly from the clip. The slider assembly facilitates the reciprocation of the lower component and mirror between a retracted inoperative location in the closet and an extended operative location outside the closet. It should be understood that in alternate embodiments of the invention, the mirror may be in any of a plurality of sizes and shapes at the discretion of a user.

(16) Lastly, in the preferred embodiment, a pivot pin 74 is provided. The pivot pin has a vertical axis. The pivot pin couples the movable plate and the clip thereby facilitating the rotation of the mirror about a vertical axis of rotation.

(17) As to the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided.

(18) With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

(19) Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.