VEHICLE STORAGE CONVENIENCE SHELF

Abstract

A vehicle storage convenience shelf, comprising: a rectangular frame having a longitudinal axis, and first and second generally parallel spaced-apart edges extending along said longitudinal axis; wherein, front side of the generally parallel spaced-apart edges have more height than the rear side of the generally parallel spaced-apart edges; a blocking flange or lip type extension joined to the front side of the rectangular frame; and a support flange joined to the rear edge of the shelf top or rectangular frame.

Claims

1. A vehicle storage convenience shelf, comprising: a rectangular frame having a longitudinal axis, and first and second generally parallel spaced-apart edges extending along said longitudinal axis; wherein, front sides of the generally parallel spaced-apart edges have more height than the rear sides of the generally parallel spaced-apart edges; a blocking flange or lip type extension joined to the front side of the rectangular frame; and a support flange joined to the rear edge of the rectangular frame.

2. The vehicle storage convenience shelf as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the sides of generally parallel spaced-apart edges are angled outward to provide spring tension against the bin walls.

3. The vehicle storage convenience shelf as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the angle between each side wall of the shelf and the rectangular frame is greater than 90°.

4. The vehicle storage convenience shelf as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the rectangular frame, the blocking flange, the support flange and the generally parallel spaced-apart edges are made up of single sheet thin material.

5. The vehicle storage convenience shelf as claimed in claim 4, wherein, the thin material is selected from the group consisting of sheet metal, polycarbonate, and acrylic plastic.

6. The vehicle storage convenience shelf as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the difference between height of the front side of the generally parallel spaced-apart edges and the rear side of the generally parallel spaced-apart edges, causes at least 1° front to back slanting of the rectangular frame.

7. The vehicle storage convenience shelf as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the difference between height of the front side of the generally parallel spaced-apart edges and the rear side of the generally parallel spaced-apart edges, causes 1° to 5° front to back slanting of the rectangular frame.

8. A vehicle storage convenience shelf, comprising: a rectangular frame having a longitudinal axis, and first and second generally parallel spaced-apart edges extending along said longitudinal axis; wherein, front side of the generally parallel spaced-apart edges are at least 1° higher than the rear side of the generally parallel spaced-apart edges; and a blocking flange or lip type extension joined to the front side of the rectangular frame; and a support flange joined to the rear edge of the rectangular frame.

9. The vehicle storage convenience shelf as claimed in claim 8, wherein, the sides of parallel spaced-apart edges are angled outward to provide spring tension against the bin walls.

10. The vehicle storage convenience shelf as claimed in claim 8, wherein, the front side of the generally parallel spaced-apart edges are 3° higher than the rear side of the generally parallel spaced-apart edges.

11. The vehicle storage convenience shelf as claimed in claim 8, wherein, the angle between each shelf wall and the rectangular frame is greater than 90°.

12. The vehicle storage convenience shelf as claimed in claim 8, wherein, the angle between each shelf wall and the rectangular frame is 92°.

13. The vehicle storage convenience shelf as claimed in claim 8, wherein, the rectangular frame, the blocking flange, the support flange and the generally parallel spaced-apart edges are made up of single sheet thin material.

14. The vehicle storage convenience shelf as claimed in claim 8, wherein, the thin material is selected from the group consisting of sheet metal, polycarbonate, and acrylic plastic.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWING

[0018] The present disclosure will now be described with the help of the accompanying drawing, in which:

[0019] FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 2 is a side view of the present disclosure showing the angled top.

[0021] FIG. 3 is a diametric view of the present disclosure showing the front flange.

[0022] FIG. 4 is a front view of the present disclosure showing the front flange.

[0023] FIG. 5 is a diametric view of the present disclosure showing the rear support flange.

[0024] FIG. 6 is a rear view of the present disclosure showing the rear support flange.

[0025] FIG. 7 is a front view of the present disclosure showing the sides.

[0026] FIG. 8 is a detail view of the present disclosure showing the angular positioning of right side of the shelf.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The disclosure will now be described with reference to the accompanying embodiments which do not limit the scope and ambit of the disclosure. The description provided is purely by way of example and illustration.

[0028] Referring to the Figures, wherein like numerals indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views of the shelf assembly 100 as shown in FIG. 1.

[0029] Referring initially to FIG. 1, an isometric view of the automobile convenience shelf is illustrated. Shelf assembly 100 is mounted in the storage area of a vehicle which is a car or truck or any other suitable vehicle. Automobile convenience shelf assembly 100 comprises two side walls 102 and 104, a backside wall or support flange 106 (not visible in FIG. 1), a floor or top rectangular frame 108 and a lip or front blocking flange 110.

[0030] Referring to FIG. 2, a side view of the automobile convenience shelf showing the angled top is illustrated. Automobile convenience shelf assembly 100 shows a floor space 108 and a lip or front blocking flange 110.

[0031] Referring to FIG. 3, a diametric view of the automobile convenience shelf showing the front flange is illustrated. Automobile convenience shelf assembly 100 shows a lip or front blocking flange 110.

[0032] Referring to FIG. 4, a front view of the automobile convenience shelf showing the front flange is illustrated. Automobile convenience shelf assembly 100 shows a lip or front blocking flange 110.

[0033] Referring to FIG. 5, a diametric view of the automobile convenience shelf showing the rear support flange is illustrated. Automobile convenience shelf assembly 100 shows a backside wall or support flange 106.

[0034] Referring to FIG. 6, a rear view of the automobile convenience shelf showing the rear support flange is illustrated. Automobile convenience shelf assembly 100 shows a back side wall or support flange 106.

[0035] Referring to FIG. 7, a front view of the automobile convenience shelf showing the sides is illustrated. Automobile convenience shelf assembly 100 comprises two side walls 102 and 104.

[0036] Referring to FIG. 8, a detail view of the automobile convenience shelf showing the angular positioning of the side wall 102 and 104 with floor or top rectangular frame 108 which is greater than 90°. Automobile convenience shelf assembly 100 shows two angled side walls 102 and 104.

[0037] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.

[0038] In one aspect of the present disclosure, the present disclosure describes a vehicle storage convenience shelf 100, comprising: a top rectangular frame 108 having a longitudinal axis, and first 102 and second 104 generally parallel spaced-apart edges extending along said longitudinal axis; wherein, front side of the generally parallel spaced-apart edges are having more height than the rear side of the generally parallel spaced-apart edges; a blocking flange or lip type extension 110 attached on the front side of the rectangular frame; and a support flange 106 along the rear edge of the shelf top.

[0039] In an embodiment of one aspect of the present disclosure, the present disclosure describes that the sides of parallel spaced-apart edges 102 and 104 are angled outward to provide spring tension against the bin walls.

[0040] In an embodiment of one aspect of the present disclosure, the present disclosure describes that the angle between each of the shelf walls 102 and 104; and the rectangular frame 108 is greater than 90°.

[0041] In an embodiment of one aspect of the present disclosure, the present disclosure describes that the rectangular frame 108 and the generally parallel spaced-apart edges 102, 104 are made up of single sheet thin material.

[0042] In an embodiment of one aspect of the present disclosure, the present disclosure describes that the thin material is selected from the group consisting of sheet metal, polycarbonate, and acrylic plastic.

[0043] In an embodiment of one aspect of the present disclosure, the present disclosure describes that the difference between height of the front side of the generally parallel spaced-apart edges and the rear side of the generally parallel spaced-apart edges, causes at least 1° front to back slanting of the rectangular frame.

[0044] In an another embodiment of one aspect of the present disclosure, the present disclosure describes that the difference between height of the front side of the generally parallel spaced-apart edges and the rear side of the generally parallel spaced-apart edges, causes 1° to 5° front to back slanting of the rectangular frame.

[0045] In another aspect of the present disclosure, the present disclosure describes a vehicle storage convenience shelf 100, comprising: a rectangular frame 108 having a longitudinal axis, and first 102 and second 104 generally parallel spaced-apart edges extending along said longitudinal axis; wherein, front side of the generally parallel spaced-apart edges are at least 1° up than the rear side of the generally parallel spaced-apart edges; a blocking flange or lip type extension 110 attached perpendicular on the front side of the rectangular frame; and a support flange 106 along the rear edge of the shelf top.

[0046] In an embodiment of another aspect of the present disclosure, the present disclosure describes that the sides of parallel spaced-apart edges 102 and 104 are angled outward to provide spring tension against the shelf walls.

[0047] In an embodiment of another aspect of the present disclosure, the present disclosure describes that the angle between each of the shelf walls 102 and 104; and the top rectangular frame 108 is greater than 90°.

[0048] In an embodiment of another aspect of the present disclosure, the present disclosure describes that the angle between each of the shelf walls 102 and 104; and the top rectangular frame 108 is 92°.

[0049] In an embodiment of another aspect of the present disclosure, the present disclosure describes that the rectangular frame 108, the backside wall or the support flange 106, the blocking flange 110 and the generally parallel spaced-apart edges are made up of single sheet thin material.

[0050] In an embodiment of another aspect of the present disclosure, the present disclosure describes that the thin material is selected from the group consisting of sheet metal, polycarbonate, and acrylic plastic.

TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS

[0051] The present disclosure described herein above has several technical advantages including, but not limited to, the realization of: [0052] to provide spatial organization to an automobile storage compartment. [0053] to provide maximum space and storage benefit by limiting the storage compartment volume used by the inventive shelf. [0054] to provide the ease of inventive shelf insertion and removal from the storage compartment. No fasteners or secondary fixtures are required. [0055] to provide low cost of manufacturing. [0056] to provide a shelf top with an at least 1° decline from front to rear which encourages items stored on the inventive shelf s top to slide to the rear; thereby, enhancing stored item stability and security. [0057] to provide a shelf assembly with a flange along the front edge to deter items stored on the device top from sliding into the path of a moving door or cover.

[0058] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments so fully reveals the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.

[0059] Throughout this specification the word “comprise”, or variations such as “comprises” or “comprising”, will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps, but not the exclusion of any other element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps.

[0060] The use of the expression “at least” or “at least one” suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use may be in the embodiment of the disclosure to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.

[0061] Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles or the like that has been included in this specification is solely for the purpose of providing a context for the disclosure. It is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters form a part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the disclosure as it existed anywhere before the priority date of this application.

[0062] The numerical values mentioned for the various physical parameters, dimensions or quantities are only approximations and it is envisaged that the values higher/lower than the numerical values assigned to the parameters, dimensions or quantities fall within the scope of the disclosure, unless there is a statement in the specification specific to the contrary.

[0063] While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the components and component parts of the preferred embodiments, it will be appreciated that many embodiments can be made and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other changes in the preferred embodiment as well as other embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.