国民经济行业分类号：
C2190 | C2110 | C2120 | C2130 | C2140
当前申请(专利权)人：
ALEISA, HAMAD, F.H.S.
原始申请(专利权)人：
ALEISA, HAMAD, F.H.S.
当前申请(专利权)人地址：
35 Park Mansions,141 Kinghtsbridge,London SW1X 7QT GB
发明人：
ALEISA, HAMAD, F.H.S.
代理人：
SOLLINS, PETER, K. ET AL.
摘要：
The invention refers to the system of modular shelving units. The technical effect lies in the possibility of simple improvement of a modular shelving unit. The modular system comprises a plurality of shelving units. Each shelving unit comprises at least two pairs of parallel sides covered on their exteriors with alternating ridges and grooves sized and shaped so that each ridge of each unit is capable of mating with any groove of any other unit. For a given pair of parallel sides, every ridge on one side is intersected by a plane that both intersects a groove on the other side in the pair, and is perpendicular to both sides in the pair. Each shelving unit has at least one ridge mated with a groove of another unit.
技术问题语段：
The patent text describes a modular shelving system made up of identical or similar units. The technical problem addressed by the patent is the ease of assembly and flexibility in arranging the units, as well as the pleasing architectural aesthetic. The system uses geometric interchangeability, meaning any desired placement and mating of one piece to another is easily achieved. The units can be stacked and aligned to create different shelving configurations. The front and back of the units have ridges and grooves that align with one another, allowing for easy assembly and flexibility in arrangement. The ridges and grooves are complementary, making it easy to align and mate the units. The system also allows for the use of different shelf shapes and provides a pleasing architectural aesthetic.
技术功效语段：
The patent describes a modular shelving system made up of identical or similar units. The system has several advantages, including the use of identical units, geometric interchangeability, flexibility in assembly, and an aesthetically pleasing appearance. The system can be easily assembled and maintained, and the units can be stacked and aligned to create different shelving arrangements. The patent also describes the design of the units, including the front and back surfaces, ridges and grooves, and how the system can be used in different settings.
权利要求：
I claim:
1. A modular shelving system comprising:
a plurality of shelving units;
wherein each shelving unit includes at least two pairs of parallel sides covered on their exteriors with alternating ridges and grooves sized and shaped so that each ridge of each unit is capable of mating with any groove of any other unit;
wherein, for a given pair of sides, every ridge on one side is intersected by a plane that both intersects a groove on the other side in the pair, and is perpendicular to both sides in the pair; and
wherein each shelving unit has at least one ridge mated with a groove of another unit.
2. The system of claim 1 wherein each unit has exactly four sides.
3. The system of claim 2 wherein each unit forms substantially a rectangular prism.
4. The system of claim 3 wherein one pair of parallel sides is about twice as long as the other pair of parallel sides.
5. The system of claim 4 wherein a ridge on the first side of one shelving unit is mated with a groove on the second side of another shelving unit.
6. The system of any of claims 1-5 wherein each unit is made of wood.
7. The system of any of claims 1-6 wherein each side of each unit is formed from a single integral piece.
8. The system of any of claims 1-7 wherein each unit is formed of exactly four sides joined together.
9. The system of any of claims 1-8 wherein the number of ridges on each side of each unit is equal to the number of grooves on each side of each unit.
10. The system of any of claims 1-9 wherein the cross-sectional shape of each ridge is such that each ridge is widest the ridge's base where the ridge meets the side.
11. The system of any of claims 1-10 wherein the cross-sectional shape of each ridge is either
rectangular, trapezoidal or triangular.
12. The system of any of claims 1-11 wherein:
the sides define an open front in a front plane that is perpendicular to the at least two pairs of parallel sides; and
for a given pair of sides, every ridge on one side is intersected along an entire length of the ridge by a plane that (a) intersects a groove on the other side in the pair along an entire length of the groove, (b) is perpendicular to both sides in the pair, and (c) is parallel to the front plane. The system of claim 12 wherein the at least two pairs of parallel sides also define an open a rear plane, the rear plane being parallel to the front plane.