HK1155045B - Storage and organization system - Google Patents

Description

Storage and organization system

Cross Reference to Related Applications

This application claims priority and benefit of U.S. provisional patent application serial No.61/177,555 entitled "storage and organization system" filed on 12.5.2009.

This application also claims priority and benefit of U.S. utility patent application No.12/776,732 entitled "storage and organization system" filed on 5/10/2010.

The entire contents of these applications are incorporated herein by reference.

Technical Field

The present invention relates generally to storage and organization systems, and in particular to wall mounted storage and organization systems.

Background

Many different types of wall-mounted storage and display systems are known. For example, pegboard is typically attached to a wall and specially designed hooks are attached to the pegboard. Various items may be attached or held in a fixed position relative to the pegboard using hooks. Disadvantageously, many conventional pegboard systems are only capable of supporting a limited number of items and a limited weight without damaging the pegboard. In addition, hooks used with many conventional pegboard systems can be inadvertently removed or dislodged, which can result in items falling and being damaged. It is known that fasteners can be used to help secure the hook to the pegboard, but additional time is required to install these fasteners, and these fasteners often provide only limited assistance in keeping the hook attached to the pegboard. Furthermore, because pegboard is typically constructed of relatively weak materials such as fiberboard or particle board, conventional pegboards cannot support significant loads and can break the pegboard if a large amount of weight is placed on the hooks.

In addition, pegboard is generally heavy because pegboards are typically constructed of wood. However, pegboard is fragile and easily damaged because pegboard is typically constructed of thin wooden boards. Furthermore, if the pegboard is damaged or destroyed, it is difficult and time consuming to repair. Finally, because pegboard is typically constructed of wood, it can be damaged by moisture and often requires painting or staining to help protect the wood.

A slot board is another type of storage and organization system. The channel plate system typically comprises a plate having a series of generally horizontal channels or channels extending along the length of the plate, thereby providing a slatted appearance. Typically, the hook is selectively attachable to and detachable from the slot, and the article can be placed on the hook for storage. Hooks may be used to support a variety of objects, such as tools in a workshop or garage to products displayed in a retail store.

Conventional slat system may allow the hooks to be placed in a variety of desired positions relative to the plate. However, the hooks of many known slat system can inadvertently be dislodged by inadvertent contact. In addition, when an article is removed from the hooks of many conventional slat system, the hooks can inadvertently be dislodged from the slats.

Furthermore, the panels of some conventional slat board systems may be made of relatively heavy materials such as particle board, plywood, or fiberboard. This undesirably increases the weight of the plate, which makes it difficult to install and makes the transport of the channel plate system more expensive. In addition, wood panels can become brittle and prone to fracture or cracking. Wooden boards are also difficult and time consuming to replace and/or repair, and often require regular maintenance. Furthermore, wood panels can only support a limited amount of weight without destroying or permanently damaging the wood panel.

Disclosure of Invention

There is therefore a need for a system that eliminates or reduces the above-mentioned disadvantages and problems.

One aspect is a storage and organization system that may be used to store and/or organize various items. For example, the storage and organization system may include one or more panels and various types of attachment members (which may include hooks, brackets, racks, cabinets, shelving, etc.) that may be connected to the panels and may utilize these structural members to hold and/or position various items in a desired location. Advantageously, these structural members may be selectively attached to and/or removed from the panel, if desired.

Another aspect is a storage and organization system that may include one or more panels and one or more attachment members sized and configured to be connected to the panels. For example, the plate may include one or more elongated receiving portions (e.g., elongated slots, channels, grooves, etc.) sized and configured to receive, retain, and/or engage at least a portion of the attachment member.

Another aspect is a storage and organizing system that may include one or more panels that may include one or more receiving portions sized and configured to receive, retain, and/or engage one or more attachment members. The panels may be attached to a support wall or other support structure, and may be attached to or disposed in other structures such as a cabinet. For example, the panel may form part of or be provided in a cabinet. In particular, the panels may form a rear wall and/or side walls of the cabinet. However, the panels may simply be placed within a structure such as a cabinet.

Another aspect is a storage and organization system that may include a wall for connection with a cabinet. Because the rear wall of the cabinet may be formed by the wall of the storage and organization system, the cabinet may not require a rear wall. For example, a cabinet may include a pair of side walls, upper and lower walls, and one or more doors. This may allow the cabinet to be attached to a wall of the storage and organization system such that at least a portion of the wall is accessible when the door of the cabinet is open. Preferably, the walls of the storage and organization system include receiving portions and these receiving portions are accessible when the doors of the cabinets are open, thus allowing various attachment members to be selectively connected to and/or disconnected from these receiving portions. In particular, the cabinet may have a generally open-ended rear portion that may contact, abut and/or be joined to a wall of the storage and organization system. Thus, when the door of the cabinet is opened, one or more attachment members may be selectively connected to and/or disconnected from the exposed, accessible receiving portion of the wall. For example, the shelf may be connected to a wall of the storage and organization system and may also be connected to a side wall of the cabinet. In particular, the shelf may include an engagement member sized and configured to engage one or more receiving portions of a wall of the storage and organization system, thus allowing the wall to bear at least a portion of the weight of items placed on the shelf. In addition, if desired, the shelf may engage and/or rest on one or more pins or other brackets attached to the side walls of the cabinet, thus allowing the cabinet to bear at least a portion of the weight of items placed on the shelf.

Notably, this may advantageously help avoid wasting portions of the walls of the storage and organization system located behind the cabinet, as the cabinet does not require a rear wall. In addition, this may advantageously allow the cabinet to accommodate virtually unlimited combinations and arrangements of attachment members having various supports such as hooks, braces, brackets, straps, clips, hooks, hangers, racks, baskets, bins, cabinets, shelves, rack and ball holders, bicycle hooks, golf bag holders, and other types of supports. Also, these attachment members may bear all or at least a majority of the weight of the items they hold, thus reducing stress on the cabinet and allowing the cabinet to accommodate heavier items. Also, because the cabinet does not require a rear wall, the cabinet requires fewer parts, making the cabinet less costly to manufacture and faster to manufacture and easier to assemble. In addition, because the cabinet does not require a rear wall, the weight of the cabinet is less, making the cabinet less expensive to transport and easier to lift and move.

Another aspect is a receiving portion that is accessible when a door of the cabinet is open and that may have various configurations. The receiving portion may include one or more elongated receiving portions (e.g., elongated slots, channels, grooves, etc.) sized and configured to receive, retain, and/or engage at least a portion of the attachment member. The receiving portion may include, for example, rows and/or columns of holes in the pegboard that are sized and configured to receive, retain, and/or engage at least a portion of the attachment member.

Another aspect is a storage and organization system that may include a wall and a connection assembly for connecting a cabinet to the wall. Desirably, the connection assembly can be utilized to quickly and easily connect or disconnect the cabinet to or from the wall. Thus, the cabinet can be easily moved between various positions on the wall, if desired. Additionally, the connection assembly may be configured to allow the cabinet to be moved between these different positions without the use of tools.

Another aspect is a connection assembly that can be used to connect a cabinet to a wall of a storage and organization system. The cabinet may include a generally open-ended rear portion, and the connection assembly may include one or more elongated supports, such as metal rods, metal tubes, and/or other types of supports constructed from other suitable materials. The elongated support of the connection assembly may be secured to the cabinet using one or more fasteners. For example, an elongated support may extend between the side walls of the cabinet and may be secured to the rear portions of the side walls using fasteners such as screws. Desirably, if the elongate support is connected to the side wall, the elongate support may help to stiffen the cabinet and/or help to divide the edges and/or walls of the cabinet into a grid. The elongate support is selectively connected to and/or disconnected from the walls of the storage and organization system using one or more attachment members, such as generally U-shaped brackets. The bracket is sized and configured to receive the elongated support. When the bracket receives the elongated support, the bracket may grip the cabinet proximate to the wall of the storage and organization system such that the rear of the cabinet contacts, abuts, engages, and/or abuts the wall. Additionally, the elongated support may be suspended from and/or slide within the bracket, thereby allowing the cabinet to be moved laterally to a desired position. When in the desired position, the attachment member is secured to the elongate support, for example, using one or more fasteners such as a tap.

Another aspect is a modular storage and organization system that may include a wall and a plurality of cabinets that may be selectively attached to and/or detached from the wall. Desirably, this may allow for the establishment of a variety of different arrangements of cabinets.

Another aspect is a panel for a storage and organization system, which may include one or more receiving portions. The receiving portion is preferably elongate and includes a recess disposed at an angle relative to the front of the plate. In some cases, the recess may be disposed at an angle between about 40 degrees and about 50 degrees. The recess may also be disposed at other angles, for example, between about 35 degrees and about 55 degrees, relative to the front of the plate. The recess may also be provided at an angle of, for example, about 45 degrees relative to the front of the plate.

Another aspect is an attachment member for a storage and organization system that may include one or more engagement members, such as springs. The engagement member is sized and configured to deform and/or deflect when inserted into and/or withdrawn from the receiving portion of the plate. The engagement member may assist in securely attaching the attachment member to the panel. The engagement member may also help provide a snug fit (snug fit) with the receiving portion. In addition, the engagement member may remain at least partially deformed and/or deflected when the engagement member is within the receiving portion, which may help provide a more secure fit or attachment of the attachment member to the panel.

Another aspect is a storage and organization system that may include one or more boards. The plates may be connected to each other by one or more connectors. The connectors may allow the plates to be securely connected and may allow the receiving portions in the plates to be aligned. Thus, the panels can be connected to form a system of any desired size. Additionally, the connector may be used in conjunction with plates cut to the desired size. This may allow the storage and organization system to be used in a wide variety of locations and environments.

Another aspect is a storage and organizing system comprising a panel constructed of a strong and/or durable material such as PVC (polyvinyl chloride) plastic. The plastic sheet may be formed by various processes such as extrusion, injection molding, and other suitable molding processes. Other components of the system may also be formed of strong and/or durable materials such as PVC plastic. For example, the connectors that may be used to interconnect the panels may be constructed of plastic. The connectors and other components of the system may also be constructed of other suitable materials such as wood.

Another aspect is a storage and organizing system that may include a plurality of plates that are capable of being aligned. To assist in the alignment of the plates, alignment members may be utilized. For example, the plates may include receiving portions that are sized and configured to receive alignment members (e.g., dowel pins) to help align the plates. The receiving portion may be integrally formed in the plate during the manufacturing process, if desired. For example, if the plate is constructed of molded plastic, the receiving portion may be integrally formed with the plate as part of a unitary, one-piece construction. Additionally, alignment members may be utilized to connect the plates. Thus, the same structural member may be utilized to align and connect the panels. However, different structural members may be utilized to align and connect the panels.

Another aspect is a storage and organizing system that may include a panel having a receiving portion that extends across a width of the panel. Preferably, the receiving portions are vertically spaced apart by a certain distance. It is also preferred that the receiving portion is spaced apart from the upper and lower edges of the plate. Preferably, the distance separating the accommodating portions is a constant distance. In addition, if one plate is placed above or below the other plate, it is preferable that the receiving portions are spaced apart by the same constant distance. Therefore, the distances of the partition accommodating portions in the given plate and the adjacent plate may be separated by the same distance. Thus, since the spacing between the receiving portions in the plate and the adjacent plate may be the same distance, this may allow the attachment member to be attached to the plate and/or the adjacent plate.

Another aspect is a storage and organizing system that may include a panel having a receiving portion specifically sized and configured to allow attachment of an attachment member. These receiving portions may allow the attachment member to be securely attached to the panel. In addition, these receiving portions may allow the attachment member to be selectively attached to and removed from the plate. Preferably, the receiving portions allow the attachment member to be connected to various positions of the board.

Another aspect is an attachment member that may be used in connection with a storage and organization system. The attachment member may include a base portion connected to the plate and one or more outwardly extending portions sized and configured to support various items or objects, such as tools, shelves, and the like. Advantageously, the attachment members may have different shapes, sizes, configurations and arrangements depending on the article or object attached to the system. Preferably, however, the attachment members have a similar base so as to allow various types of attachment members to be attached to the plate. For example, the attachment member may have different outwardly extending portions depending on the intended use of the attachment member or the storage and organization system.

Another aspect is an attachment member that may be used with a storage and organization system, the attachment member including a first portion inserted into a first receiving portion of a panel and a second portion inserted into a second receiving portion of the panel. The second portion of the attachment member may include a flexible or resilient portion, if desired.

Another aspect is a storage and organization system that may include an attachment member sized and configured to be connected to and disconnected from a wall that includes a first elongated receiving portion and a second elongated receiving portion. The attachment member may include: a base having a body, the base including an engagement portion sized and configured to be inserted into and retained by the first elongated receiving portion; and a spring including an engagement portion sized and configured to be inserted into the second elongated receiving portion and retained by the second elongated receiving portion with a snap fit; and a support connected to the base.

Another aspect is a storage and organization system, which may include: at least one plate having an elongate receiving portion formed therein, the elongate receiving portion being at least generally parallel; and a cabinet connected to at least one of the elongated receiving portions. The cabinet may include a first side wall, a second side wall, an upper wall, a lower wall, and an open-ended rear portion that abuts the at least one panel and provides access to at least a portion of the one or more elongated receiving portions at the rear of the cabinet.

Another aspect is a storage and organization system, which may include: is sized and configured to be connected to and disconnected from the at least one panel, a first elongated receiving portion disposed in the at least one panel, a second elongated receiving portion disposed in the at least one panel, the second elongated receiving portion being at least substantially parallel to the first elongated receiving portion. The attachment member may include: a base having a first engagement portion sized and configured to be inserted into and retained by the first elongated receiving portion; and a second engagement portion sized and configured to be inserted into and retained by the second elongated receiving portion with a snap fit. The system may further include a support connected to the base.

These and other aspects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more fully apparent from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments and the appended claims.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings include views of preferred embodiments to further illustrate and clarify the above and other aspects, advantages and features of the present invention. It should be noted that the drawings are only for purposes of illustrating the preferred embodiments of the invention and are not intended to limit the scope thereof. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1 is a side view of an exemplary storage and organization system illustrating plates and attachment members;

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the attachment member shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the attachment member shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is an enlarged side view of a portion of the attachment member shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is an enlarged side view of a portion of the storage and organization system shown in FIG. 1, illustrating insertion of a portion of the attachment member into the receiving portion of the panel;

FIG. 6 is another side view of the portion of the storage and organization system shown in FIG. 5 illustrating another exemplary position of the attachment members and panels;

FIG. 7A is a further side view of the portion of the storage and organization system shown in FIG. 5 illustrating a further exemplary position of the attachment members and panels;

FIG. 7B is a side view of another exemplary plate that may be used with the storage and organization system;

FIG. 8 is a side view of yet another exemplary storage and organization system illustrating a cross-section of an exemplary cabinet and a pair of panels;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of yet another exemplary storage and organization system illustrating walls and cabinets with doors in a closed position;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the storage and organization system shown in FIG. 9 illustrating the doors of the cabinets in an open position;

FIG. 11 is a side view of a portion of the storage and/or organization system shown in FIG. 9;

FIG. 12 is a side view of the portion of the storage and organization system illustrated in FIG. 9 illustrating the shelves in a first position;

FIG. 13 is a side view of the portion of the storage and organization system illustrated in FIG. 12 illustrating the shelf in a use position;

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a portion of the storage and organization system shown in FIG. 13;

FIG. 15 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion of the storage and/or organization system shown in FIG. 14;

FIG. 16 is an enlarged perspective view of another portion of the storage and organization system shown in FIG. 14;

FIG. 17 is an exploded view of a portion of the storage and organization system shown in FIG. 9;

FIG. 18 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion of the storage and organization system shown in FIG. 17;

FIG. 19 is an enlarged side view of a portion of the storage and organization system shown in FIG. 9;

FIG. 20 is a partially exploded side view of a portion of the storage and/or organization system shown in FIG. 9;

FIG. 21 is a perspective view of another exemplary storage and organization system illustrating a cabinet having a plurality of shelves;

fig. 22 is a perspective view of yet another exemplary storage and organization system illustrating a cabinet having a plurality of bins; and

fig. 23 is a perspective view of yet another exemplary storage and organization system, illustrating a cabinet having a plurality of shelves and bins.

Detailed Description

The present invention is primarily directed to a storage and/or organization system. However, the principles of the present invention are not limited to storage and/or organization systems. It will be appreciated that the storage and/or organization systems and their associated components and features disclosed herein can be successfully employed in connection with other types of structures, devices, and uses in accordance with the present disclosure.

Additionally, to facilitate storing and/or organizing the description of the system, terms such as top, bottom, front, rear, right, and left may be used to describe the accompanying figures, which may be, but are not necessarily drawn to scale. It should be noted that the storage and/or organization system can also be placed in various desired locations and/or orientations. A more detailed description of the storage and/or organization system follows.

As shown in fig. 1, a storage and/or organization system 10 may be used to store and/or organize various items. The storage and/or collating system 10 may be a slot board type system that allows items to be efficiently stored and/or collated. However, the system 10 need not be a slat system, and the various components discussed in more detail below may be used in conjunction with other suitable types of systems. Further, while the system 10 is discussed below in connection with various parts and components that are interconnected or interact, the parts and components are not necessarily part of the system. Thus, for example, the parts and components may be used alone or in conjunction with other systems.

The storage and/or organization system 10 may include one or more panels 12 and one or more attachment members 14. The attachment members 14 may be connected to the panel 12 and may be used to hold and/or position various items in a desired position relative to the panel. For example, items or objects such as tools, shelves, etc. may be attached to the panel 12 using the attachment members 14. Advantageously, the attachment member 14 may be selectively attachable to and/or detachable from the plate 12. Additionally, as discussed in more detail below, the system 10 may include any suitable number of plates 12 and attachment members 14, depending, for example, on the intended use of the system.

The system 10 may include a single plate 12 or a plurality of plates, and the plates may be interconnected. The plate 12 may be mounted to or form a part of a wall or other suitable structure. The panel 12 may be constructed from a strong and/or durable material (e.g., PVC plastic) using a molding process such as extrusion, injection molding, or the like. It should be noted, however, that the panel 12 may be constructed from metal, wood (e.g., particle board, plywood, fiberboard, etc.), or other materials having suitable properties and characteristics. It should also be noted that other suitable manufacturing processes may be utilized to construct the plate 12.

To assist in the interconnection and/or alignment of adjacent panels 12, the panels may include one or more receiving portions 16 that are sized and configured to receive an alignment member. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the plate 12 may include two receiving portions 16 and the receiving portions may include holes, channels, grooves, or the like. Preferably, the receiving portion 16 includes an opening provided at a side of the plate 12, and preferably, the receiving portion 16 extends along the entire length or width of the plate.

The receiving portion 16 helps to position the plate in the desired horizontal arrangement. Advantageously, if the receiving portion 16 spans the entire length or width of the plate 12, the plate may be cut to various desired sizes and the receiving portion may still be used to receive the alignment member. This may allow, for example, system 10 to have a variety of shapes, sizes, configurations, and arrangements. It should be noted that the receiving portion 16 may be positioned at other desired locations, if desired.

Alignment members may be used in conjunction with the receiving portions 16 to align adjacent plates 12. For example, one end of the alignment member may be inserted into the receiving portion 16 of the board, and the other end of the alignment member may be inserted into the receiving portion of the other board. This may allow adjacent plates 12 to be aligned. Advantageously, the alignment member may comprise a tubular or cylindrical structural member such as a dowel, rod, pin, or the like. It should be noted that the alignment members may also have other suitable shapes and sizes, such as square, rectangular, etc. In addition, adjacent plates 12 may be connected to each other using alignment members. This may facilitate connecting the plate 12, for example, if the alignment members are inserted into the receiving portions 16 using a snap fit, interference fit, or friction fit. Other suitable structures, such as fasteners, adhesives, etc., may also be utilized to interconnect the panels 12.

The plate 12 may also include one or more alignment features or structures to help align the plate. For example, the lower portion of the plate may include alignment features or characteristics that are sized and configured to align with corresponding alignment features or characteristics of the upper portion of the plate. This allows the plate to be positioned in a desired position when vertically aligned.

The alignment features or structures may include one or more overlapping and/or interlocking portions. For example, the upper and lower portions of the panels 12 may include overlapping and/or interlocking portions that may allow adjacent panels to be positioned. As shown in fig. 1 and 8, the upper portion of the plate 12 may include a generally planar engagement surface and an engagement portion. The lower portion of the plate 12 may include a generally planar engagement surface and a receiving portion. When the two plates 12 are vertically aligned, the generally flat engagement surfaces may contact or abut, and the engagement portion may be disposed in the receiving portion, as shown in fig. 8. This allows the system 10 to be produced with any desired height and this allows the panels 12 to be spaced apart by any desired distance.

If the receiving portions 16 are provided at the sides of the panel 12 and the overlapping portions are provided at the top and bottom portions of the panel, it is possible to allow the panel to be provided in the desired horizontal and vertical configurations. It should be noted that the receiving portion 16 and the overlapping portion may also be provided in other suitable locations, and may have different shapes, sizes, configurations and arrangements depending, for example, on the intended use of the system 10. It should also be understood that the plate 12 may not require receiving portions 16, alignment members, overlapping portions, interlocking portions, and/or the like.

The plate 12 may also include one or more receiving portions 18 sized and configured to allow the attachment member 14 to be attached to the plate. Specifically, the receiving portion 18 is preferably sized and configured to receive, retain, and/or engage one or more portions of the attachment member 14. The receiving portion 18 may include one or more channels, grooves, recesses, etc., and is preferably formed in the front surface of the plate 12. As better shown in fig. 5-7A, the receiving portion 18 may include a first recess 20 and a second recess 22 sized and configured to receive, retain, and/or engage portions of the attachment member 14.

The attachment member 14 may include a base 24 having engagement members 26, 28, the engagement members 26, 28 being sized and configured to be inserted into and/or withdrawn from the recesses 20, 22, respectively. For example, as shown in fig. 5-7A, the engagement member 26 may be inserted into and/or withdrawn from the recess 20 of the first receiving portion 18, and the engagement member 28 may be inserted into and/or withdrawn from the recess 22 of the second receiving portion 18. If desired, the recesses 20, 22 may receive, retain, and/or engage the engagement members 26, 28, respectively, using a snap fit, a friction fit, and/or an interference fit.

To assist in creating a snap fit, friction fit, and/or interference fit between the receiving portion 18 and the engagement members 26, 28, portions of the attachment member 14 may be flexible and resilient. For example, either or both of the engagement members 26, 28 may deform and/or deflect when the engagement members 26, 28 are inserted into the recesses 20, 22 and/or withdrawn from the recesses 20, 22. Additionally, portions of the plate 12 may deform and/or deflect as the engagement members 26, 28 are inserted into the recesses 20, 22 and/or withdrawn from the recesses 20, 22, which may also help create a snap fit, a friction fit, and/or an interference fit. For example, as better shown in fig. 5-7A, the plate 12 may include outwardly extending tabs 30, 32. These outwardly extending projections 30, 32 may deform and/or deflect when the engagement members 26, 28 are inserted into the recesses 20, 22 and/or withdrawn from the recesses 20, 22. As shown in the figures, the projections 30, 32 may be disposed in the receiving portion 18 and the recesses 20, 22, or at least positioned proximate to the receiving portion 18 and the recesses 20, 22. However, it should be understood that the projections 30, 32 may be positioned in other suitable locations, depending, for example, on the size and configuration of the plate 12 and/or the attachment member 14.

More specifically, the base 24 of the attachment member 14 may include: the body 34, the engagement member 26, which may be disposed at a first end 38 of the body, and the engagement member 28, which may be disposed proximate a second end 42 of the body. The body 34 of the base 24 may also include a central portion 40 disposed between the first end 38 and the second end 43. Preferably, the engagement member 28 is a flexible member, the engagement member 28 being movable from its initial position when the attachment member 14 is attached to the panel 12, but then resiliently returning towards its initial position when the attachment member 14 is attached to the panel. Preferably, the engagement member 28 is constructed of a resilient material such as spring steel, but it may be constructed of other materials having suitable properties.

As shown in fig. 5-7A, when the engagement member 26 is inserted into the recess 20 of the first housing portion 18, the base portion 24 can pivot or swing downward to allow the engagement member 28 to be inserted into the recess 22 of the second housing portion 18. The engagement members 26, 28, the projections 30, 32, and/or the body 34 of the attachment member 14 may deform and/or deflect when the engagement member 28 is inserted into the recess 22.

The deformation and/or deflection may facilitate attachment of the attachment member 14 to the plate 12. In addition, the deformation and/or deflection may help provide a tighter fit between the attachment member 14 and the first and second receiving portions 18 in the plate 12. Additionally, when the engagement members 26, 28 are disposed in the first and second receiving portions 18, at least some of the deformed and/or deflected portions of the plate 12 and/or the attachment member 14 may remain deformed and/or deflected by an amount that may help provide a tension or force that assists in securing the attachment member to the plate. For example, the engagement member 28 may remain at least partially deformed, deflected, and/or compressed, and it may generate a force against the recess 22, the protrusion 32, and/or the second receiving portion 18. Also, for example, as shown in fig. 7A, with the engagement members 26, 28 disposed in the first and second receiving portions 18, the second end 42 of the body 34 of the base 24 may contact, abut, and/or engage the front portion 44 of the plate 12, which may further secure the attachment member 14 to the plate, for example, using a friction fit.

As shown in the drawings, the upper end 38 of the base 24 may be inserted into the first receiving portion 18, and the lower end 42 of the base may be disposed proximate to the second receiving portion. In this exemplary configuration, the first accommodating section 18 is disposed above the second accommodating section. In this configuration, the engagement member 28 may exert a force against the recess 22 and/or the protrusion 32 of the second housing portion 18, and as such may drive the engagement member 26 upward and into the recess 20 of the first housing portion 18. Advantageously, this may allow for a secure attachment of the attachment member 14 to the panel 12, as the engagement member 26 may be securely disposed in the recess 20 and the engagement member 28 may be securely attached to the second receiving portion.

More specifically, the generally upward force may assist in maintaining the position of the engagement member 26 within the recess 20 when attaching the attachment member 14 to the panel 12. Additionally, the generally downward force may help retain the engagement member 28 in the recess 22. These generally opposing forces may help securely attach the attachment member 14 to the panel 12.

It should be noted that the plate 12 and the attachment member 14 may have other suitable configurations and arrangements. For example, the base 24 may be positioned in an opposite orientation, wherein the first end 38 may be a lower end, the second end 42 may be an upper end, and the engagement member 28 may be positioned above the engagement member 26. In such a position, the engagement member 28 may exert a force against the recess 22 and the second receiving portion 18 to drive the engagement member 26 downwardly into the recess 20 of the first receiving portion 18. Thus, it should be understood that the plate 12 and the attachment member 14 may have different configurations and arrangements, for example, depending on the intended use of the system 10.

To connect the attachment member 14 to the plate 12, a first portion of the attachment member 14 may be inserted or snapped into the first receiving portion 18. The second portion of the attachment member 14 may be inserted or snapped into the second receiving portion 18. Specifically, the first engaging member 26 may be inserted into the first receiving portion 18, and the second engaging member 28 may be inserted into the second receiving portion.

To detach the attachment member 14, the engagement member 28 of the second portion of the attachment member 14 may be withdrawn from the second receiving portion 18. Then, the engaging member 26 of the attaching member 14 is withdrawn from the first accommodating portion 18. This may allow system 10 to be easily used in a variety of environments because attachment member 14 may be quickly and easily connected to plate 14 and disconnected from plate 14.

In addition, because the size and configuration of the system can be easily changed and adjusted, the system 10 can be used in a variety of locations. For example, a plurality of panels 12 may be connected together to form a wall. This may allow, for example, the first plate 12 to include a first receiving portion 18 that receives a first portion of the attachment member 14, and the second plate to include a second receiving portion 18 that receives a second portion of the attachment member. Thus, a single attachment member 14 may be connected to two or more plates, if desired.

The panels 12 may have different sizes and configurations, which may allow for different sized walls to be created. The plate 12 may also include a plurality of receiving portions 18, which may allow for attachment of a plurality of attachment members 14 to a given plate. In addition, the receiving portions 18 preferably extend across the entire width of the plate 12, and are preferably spaced apart by a constant distance. Additionally, the plates 12 may have the same shape, size, configuration and arrangement, which allows the plates to be interchanged. The interchangeable panels 12 facilitate manufacture, transport, storage and application of the system 10. However, the panels 12 may have other suitable shapes, sizes, configurations and arrangements depending, for example, upon the intended use of the system 10.

For example, the receiving portion 18 of the plate 12 and the pieces 26, 28 of the engagement member of the attachment member 14 may have different shapes, sizes, configurations and arrangements. Exemplary embodiments of the plate 12 and the attachment member 14 will be described in more detail below. However, it should be understood that the plate 12 and the attachment member 14 may have other suitable shapes, sizes, configurations, and arrangements.

For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the recess 20 of the receiving portion 18 may be disposed at an angle relative to the front portion 44 of the plate 12. In some cases, the recess 20 is disposed at an angle relative to the front portion 44 of the plate 12 that is between about 40 degrees and about 50 degrees or between about 35 degrees and about 55 degrees. The recess 20 may also be disposed at an angle of about 45 degrees relative to the front portion 44 of the plate 12. The first end 38 of the body 34 may be angled back at an angle of about 40 to 50 degrees, or about 35 to 55 degrees, and preferably at an angle of about 45 degrees. The angled recess 20 and/or the angled end 38 may help provide a more secure connection between the attachment member 14 and the plate 12. The recess 20 and end 38 may be disposed at a greater or lesser angle, if desired. However, the end 38 need not be angled as shown in FIGS. 5-7A. Also, if desired, the recess 20 need not be disposed at an angle relative to the front 44 of the plate 12, and it may be parallel to the front of the plate. Additionally, as shown in fig. 7A, the recess 20 may be at least partially formed by a projection 45, which projection 45 may contact, abut, and/or engage a rear portion of the engagement member 26. However, the accommodating portion 18 does not require any such projection 45 as shown in fig. 7B.

As shown in FIG. 4, the engagement member 28 may include a generally curvilinear shaped spring-like member 36 having an open-ended end. As shown in fig. 7A, the curved portion of the spring may contact, abut, and/or engage the recess 22 of the receiving portion 18 to help retain the attachment member 14 with a snap fit, friction fit, and/or interference fit. If desired, the open end and/or other portions of the spring 36 may contact, abut, and/or engage any portion of the receiving portion 18 to help retain the attachment member 14 with a snap fit, friction fit, and/or interference fit. It should be noted that the spring 36 need not be generally curvilinear in shape, and the spring may have various other suitable sizes, shapes, and/or configurations.

As shown in the accompanying figures, the attachment member 14 may include one or more supports sized and configured to support, store, and/or organize items. For example, as shown in fig. 2, the example attachment member 14 may include one or more elongated arms 46 sized and configured to support, store, and/or organize items. In another example shown in fig. 8, the attachment member 48 may include or support a shelf 50, and the shelf is sized and configured to support, store, and/or organize items. The attachment member may include a base to which the support may be connected and/or from which the support may extend outwardly. For example, the arm 46 may be connected to the base 24 and/or extend outwardly from the base 24, and the shelf 50 may be connected to the base 24 and/or extend outwardly from the base 24. If desired, the support may be cantilevered, although this is not required. The attachment members may also include other structural members such as hooks, braces, brackets, straps, clips, hooks, hangers, racks, baskets, storage bins, cabinets, shelves, rack and ball holders, bicycle hooks, golf bag holders, and the like. It should be noted that the support member may have any of a variety of suitable sizes, shapes, and/or configurations.

As best shown in fig. 2-3, the attachment member 14 may include a pair of arms 46 and a middle portion 52, and the middle portion 52 may be connected to the arms to interconnect the arms. The arm 46 and the portion 52 may form at least a portion of a generally U-shaped structural member 54. Arms 46 and/or other portions of structural member 54 may extend through and/or engage openings formed in base 24, such as notches 56 formed in body 34.

If desired, the base 24, body 34, spring 36, arm 46, intermediate portion 52, and/or structural member 54 may be constructed of a relatively strong and durable material, such as metal or steel, and the engagement member 28 may be welded to the body 34. However, it should be noted that the base 24, the body 34, the spring 36, the arm 46, the intermediate portion 52, and/or the structure 54 may be constructed of other suitable materials, and the body may be attached to the spring and/or the structure 54 using one or more of fasteners, welding, connectors, adhesives, and/or any other suitable means. Moreover, if desired, the spring 36 and/or the arm 46 may be integrally formed with the body 34 as part of the unitary, one-piece base 24.

As shown in fig. 8, a cabinet 56 may be attached to one or more panels 12. For example, a cabinet 56 may be attached to the attachment member 48, and the shelf 50 may form a portion of a lower wall 58 of the cabinet. Preferably, the cabinet 56 includes a lower wall 58, an upper wall 60, and a pair of side walls 62. The cabinet 56 may also include one or more doors 64, with the doors 64 being pivotally connected to one or more of the walls 58, 60, 62 using one or more hinges 66 or other suitable means. The door 64 is lockable. For example, the cabinet 56 may include one or more locks for locking the door 64 in the closed position.

Notably, the cabinet 56 does not require a rear wall. For example, the cabinet 56 may have an open-ended rear 68, the rear 68 may contact, abut, and/or engage the wall or panel 12. This may allow at least a portion of one or more receiving portions 18 of the wall or panel 12 to be exposed and accessible, for example, when the cabinet door 64 is open. Thus, when the cabinet door 64 is opened, one or more attachment members may be selectively connected to and/or disconnected from the exposed, accessible receiving portion 18. This may advantageously help to avoid waste of portions of the wall or panel 12 located behind the cabinet 56. Moreover, this may advantageously allow cabinet 56 to accommodate virtually unlimited combinations and arrangements of attachment members having various supports such as hooks, braces, brackets, straps, clips, hooks, hangers, racks, baskets, bins, cabinets, shelves, rack and ball holders, bicycle hooks, golf bag holders, and other types of supports.

The cabinet 56 does not require a door 64 and may have an open-ended rear 68 and an open-ended front to provide a box-shaped frame that may be selectively attached to the wall or panel 12 and/or detached from the wall or panel 12. It should be noted that the cabinet 56 does not require an open-ended rear and may have a rear wall, if desired.

Desirably, the attachment members (e.g., attachment member 14 and/or cabinet 56) may be selectively connected to and/or disconnected from a variety of different types of structural members, including, but not limited to, walls (e.g., channel plates), pegboard, and/or other suitable types of structural members. For example, peg boards may comprise boards that may include openings arranged in a predetermined pattern of one or more generally aligned rows and/or columns.

As shown in fig. 1, the receiving portions 16, 18 may be elongated and may extend along the entire length of the plate 12 or at least a substantial portion of the length. The receiving portions 16 may be parallel or at least substantially parallel and spaced apart at a substantially constant distance, which may allow the panels 12 to be interconnected in various arrangements. The receiving portions 18 may also be parallel or at least substantially parallel and spaced apart at a substantially constant distance, which may allow the attachment member 14 to be attached to the panel 12 in a nearly unlimited arrangement.

In some embodiments, the plate 12 may be molded and the receiving portions 16, 18, recesses 20, 22, and/or lips or projections 30, 32 may be integrally formed in the plate as part of a unitary, one-piece structure, such as during a molding process of an extrusion or other molding process. Notably, the integrally molded receiving portions 16, 18, recesses 20, 22, and lips or tabs 30, 32 can be quickly and easily formed during the molding process, thus helping to reduce manufacturing costs. It should be noted, however, that the receiving portions 16, 18, recesses 20, 22, and/or lips or projections 30, 32 may be formed using a molding process, a milling process, or other suitable manufacturing process.

As shown in fig. 9-11, the storage and organization system 70 may include a wall 72 and a cabinet 74 that may be connected to the wall. If desired, the storage and organization system 70 may be a modular storage and organization system including a plurality of cabinets 74, the plurality of cabinets 74 being selectively attachable to and/or detachable from the wall. Desirably, this may allow for the creation of a variety of different arrangements of cabinets 74.

The cabinet 74 may include a lower wall 76, an upper wall 78, and a pair of side walls 80, 82. The cabinet 74 may also include one or more doors 84, which doors 84 may be pivotally connected to one or more of the walls 76, 78, 80, 82 using one or more hinges 86 or other suitable means.

However, because the rear wall may be formed by the wall 72 of the storage and organization system 70, the cabinet 74 may not require its own rear wall. This may allow cabinet 74 to be attached to wall 72 so that at least a portion of the wall is accessible when cabinet door 84 is open. Preferably, the walls 72 include receiving portions and are accessible when the doors 84 of the cabinet 74 are open, thus allowing the various attachment members 14 to be selectively connected to and/or disconnected from the receiving portions. The receiving portion accessible when the door 84 of the cabinet 74 is open may have various configurations. The receiving portion may include one or more elongated receiving portions (e.g., elongated slots, channels, grooves, etc.) sized and configured to receive, retain, and/or engage at least a portion of the attachment member. The receiving portion may comprise rows and/or columns of holes, for example in a pegboard, sized and configured to receive, retain and/or engage at least a portion of the attachment member.

For example, as shown in fig. 10-11, the wall 72 of the storage and organization system 70 may include one or more panels 12, and the cabinet 74 may have a generally open-ended rear portion that may contact, abut, and/or engage the wall of the storage and organization system. Thus, when the door 84 of the cabinet 74 is opened, one or more attachment members may be selectively connected to and/or disconnected from the exposed, accessible receiving portion 18 of the wall. For example, as shown in fig. 10, shelves 88 may be attached to the wall 72 of the storage and organization system 70 and may also be attached to the side walls 80, 82 of the cabinet 74.

More specifically, as shown in fig. 13 and 16, the shelf 88 may include an attachment member 90, the attachment member 90 having an engagement member 92 sized and configured to engage one or more receiving portions 18 of the wall 72, thus allowing the wall to bear at least a portion of the weight of items placed on the shelf. As shown in fig. 16, the engagement member 92 may be sized and configured to be inserted into the recess 20 of the receiving portion 18 and/or withdrawn from the recess 20 of the receiving portion 18, which may help provide a cantilevered shelf 88. The recess 20 receives, retains and/or engages the engagement member 92 with a snap fit, a friction fit and/or an interference fit, if desired.

Additionally, as shown in fig. 13 and 15, if desired, the shelf 88 may engage and/or rest on one or more brackets, such as pins 94, attached to the side walls 80, 82 of the cabinet 74, thus allowing the cabinet to bear at least a portion of the weight of items placed on the shelf, if desired. The bracket is attached to the side walls 80, 82 by inserting a portion of the bracket into a receiving portion formed in the side wall, such as the recess 92 shown in fig. 11.

Notably, this may advantageously help avoid wasting portions of the wall 72 of the storage and organization system 70 located behind the cabinet, as the cabinet 74 does not require a rear wall. In addition, this may advantageously allow the cabinet 74 to accommodate virtually unlimited combinations and arrangements of attachment members having various supports such as hooks, braces, brackets, straps, clips, hooks, hangers, racks, baskets, bins, cabinets, shelves, rack and ball holders, bicycle hooks, golf bag holders, and other types of supports. Also, these attachment members may bear all or at least most of the weight of the items they hold, thus reducing stress on the cabinet 74 and allowing the cabinet to accommodate heavier items. Also, because the cabinet does not require a back wall, the cabinet may require fewer parts, making the cabinet 74 less costly to manufacture and faster and easier to assemble. In addition, because the cabinet 74 does not require a rear wall, the cabinet is lightweight, thereby making it less expensive to transport and easier to lift and move.

However, the cabinet 74 may include a rear wall if desired. The rear wall of the cabinet may be attached to one or more of the walls 76, 78, 80, 82 using fasteners, adhesives, welding, connectors, and/or other suitable means.

One or more panels 12 may form a rear wall of the cabinet or may be disposed within the cabinet and connected to the rear wall. Accordingly, the attachment members may be connected to and/or disconnected from the plate 12, if desired. It should be noted that the rear wall of the cabinet need not be formed from panel 12, and may be formed from panel 12, pegboard, and/or other suitable structural members.

The storage and organization system 70 may include one or more connection assemblies 96, shown in fig. 17, that may be used to connect the cabinets 74 to the walls 72. Desirably, the connection assembly 96 can be utilized to quickly and easily connect and disconnect the cabinet 74 to and from the wall 72. Thus, the cabinet 72 can be easily moved between various positions on the wall 72, if desired. Additionally, the connection assembly 96 may be configured to allow the cabinet to be moved between these different positions without the use of tools.

More specifically, the connection assembly 96 may include one or more elongated supports 98, such as metal rods, metal tubes, and/or other types of supports constructed from other suitable materials. The support 98 is attached to the cabinet 74 using one or more fasteners. For example, the support 98 may extend between the side walls 80, 82 of the cabinet 74 and may be attached to the rear portions of the side walls using fasteners, such as screws or other types of fasteners. Fasteners may be inserted into and engaged with one or more openings of the side walls 80, 82, such as opening 100 shown in fig. 17, and/or one or more openings of the support 98, such as opening 102 shown in fig. 18. Desirably, if the supports 98 are connected to the side walls 80, 82, the supports may help to stiffen the cabinet 74 and/or help to divide the edges and/or walls of the cabinet 74 into a grid. It should be noted that the support members 98 may be attached to the side walls 80, 82 using fasteners, adhesives, welding, connectors, and/or other suitable means.

The support 98 may be selectively connected to the wall 72 of the storage and organization system 70 and/or disconnected from the wall 72 of the storage and organization system 70 using one or more attachment members, such as a generally U-shaped bracket 104. More specifically, the bracket 104 may engage the receiving portion 18 of the wall 72. For example, the bracket 104 may include an engagement member 106 sized and configured to engage the receiving portion 18 of the wall 72. As shown in fig. 19, the engagement member 106 is sized and configured to be inserted into the recess 20 of the receiving portion 18 and/or withdrawn from the recess 20 of the receiving portion 18. The recess 20 receives, retains and/or engages the engagement member 106 using a snap fit, a friction fit and/or an interference fit, if desired.

With bracket 104 engaged with receiving portion 18 of wall 72, bracket 104 may receive one or more portions of support member 98, as indicated by arrow 108 in fig. 20. As shown in fig. 19, when the bracket 104 receives portions of the support 98, the bracket may grip the cabinet 74 proximate the wall 72 such that the rear surface 110 of the cabinet contacts, abuts, engages, and/or abuts the wall. For example, a rear surface of one or more walls 76, 78, 80, 82 of the cabinet may contact, abut, engage and/or abut wall 72. Additionally, when the bracket 104 receives portions of the support 98, the support may hang on the bracket and/or slide within the bracket. For example, as shown in fig. 18, the bracket 104 may include a receiving portion 112, such as a channel, and the support may hang and/or slide within the receiving portion of the bracket, allowing the cabinet 74 to be moved laterally to a desired position.

When in the desired position, bracket 104 is secured to support member 98, for example, using one or more fasteners such as a tap or other type of fastener. More specifically, screws may be inserted through one or more openings in the bracket 104, such as the opening 114 shown in FIG. 18, and drilled and/or engaged with the support member 98 to secure the bracket to the support member. If desired, screws may be further drilled into and/or engaged with the wall 72 to secure the bracket and support 98 to the wall. It should be noted that bracket 104 may be secured to support member 98 and/or wall 72 using fasteners, adhesives, welding, connectors, and/or other suitable means. It should also be noted that the support 98 may be coupled to the bracket 104 and/or other suitable portion of the cabinet 74 using one or more fasteners, adhesives, connectors, welding, and/or other suitable means.

As described above, cabinets may accommodate virtually unlimited combinations and arrangements of attachment members having various supports such as hooks, braces, brackets, straps, clips, hooks, hangers, shelves, baskets, storage bins, cabinets, shelves, rack and ball holders, bicycle hooks, golf bag holders, and other types of supports. For example, as shown in fig. 21-23, the cabinet 116 may include one or more shelves 118 and/or storage bins 120, 122. The shelf 118 and storage bins 120, 122 may include engagement members, such as the engagement members 92 of the shelf 88, sized and configured to engage one or more receiving portions 18 of the wall 72, thus allowing the wall to bear at least a portion of the weight of items placed on the shelf and/or in the storage bin. For example, the engagement members of the shelf 118 and the storage bins 120, 122 may be sized and configured to be inserted into the recess 20 of the receiving portion 18 and/or withdrawn from the recess 20 of the receiving portion 18. If desired, the recess 20 may receive, retain, and/or engage the engagement member using a snap fit, a friction fit, and/or an interference fit.

Although the present invention has been described in terms of certain preferred embodiments, other embodiments within the scope of the invention will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art. Accordingly, the scope of the invention is to be determined solely by the following claims.

Claims (19)

1. A storage and organization system comprising:

one or more plates;

a plurality of elongated receiving portions disposed in the one or more panels, the elongated receiving portions being at least substantially parallel;

a cabinet, the cabinet comprising: a first sidewall comprising a rear surface that contacts and abuts the one or more plates; a second sidewall comprising a rear surface that contacts and abuts the one or more plates; an upper wall connected to the first and second side walls, the upper wall including a rear surface that contacts and abuts the one or more panels; a lower wall connected to the first and second side walls, the lower wall including a rear surface that contacts and abuts the one or more plates; an opening extending between the first side wall, the second side wall, the upper wall, and the lower wall, the opening providing access to at least one or more of the elongated receiving portions in the one or more panels; and

a connection assembly connecting the cabinet to the one or more panels, the connection assembly comprising: an elongate support extending between and connected to the first and second side walls; a first bracket sized and configured to be coupled to and decoupled from the one or more plates, the first bracket being U-shaped and sized and configured to engage at least one of the elongated receiving portions, the first bracket including a channel configured to receive a first portion of the elongated support.

2. The storage and organization system as in claim 1, wherein the first bracket of the connection assembly engages the first elongated receiving portion with at least one of a snap fit, a friction fit, or an interference fit.

3. The storage and organization system as in claim 1, wherein the connection assembly further includes a screw extending through the first bracket and into the elongated support to secure the first bracket to the elongated support.

4. The storage and organization system as in claim 1, wherein the connection assembly further includes a second bracket engaging at least one of the elongated receiving portions, the second bracket including a channel receiving a second portion of the elongated support.

5. The storage and organization system as in claim 4, wherein the elongate support is sized and configured to hang from the first and second brackets.

6. The storage and organization system as in claim 1, wherein the cabinet further comprises one or more doors.

7. A storage and organization system comprising:

a cabinet, the cabinet comprising: a first side wall; a second side wall; an upper wall; a lower wall; an opening disposed between the first sidewall, the second sidewall, the upper wall, and the lower wall; and

a connection assembly sized and configured to connect the cabinet to one or more panels such that a rear surface of each of the first side wall, the second side wall, the upper wall, and the lower wall contacts and abuts the one or more panels, the one or more panels including a plurality of elongated receiving portions, an opening in the cabinet providing access to the elongated receiving portions in the one or more panels.

8. The storage and organization system as in claim 7, wherein the connection assembly comprises:

an elongated support connected to the first and second side walls; and

a first bracket engaging at least one of the elongated receiving portions, the first bracket including a channel receiving a first portion of the elongated support.

9. The storage and organization system as in claim 8, wherein the first bracket of the connection assembly engages the first elongated receiving portion with at least one of a snap fit, a friction fit, or an interference fit.

10. The storage and organization system as in claim 8, wherein the connection assembly further includes a screw extending through the first bracket and into the elongated support to secure the first bracket to the elongated support.

11. The storage and organization system as in claim 8, wherein the connection assembly further comprises a U-shaped second bracket engaging the first elongate receiving portion, the U-shaped second bracket including a channel receiving the second portion of the elongate support.

12. The storage and organization system as in claim 11, wherein the elongate support is sized and configured to hang from the first and second brackets.

13. The storage and organization system as in claim 8, wherein the connection assembly is sized and configured to connect the cabinet to at least one of the one or more panels such that a rear surface of the cabinet contacts the at least one panel.

14. A method for mounting a cabinet, the cabinet including a first side wall, a second side wall, an upper wall, a lower wall, an open-ended rear, and an elongated support connected to the first side wall and the second side wall, the method comprising:

connecting a first bracket of a U-shape to a first elongated receiving portion of a plurality of elongated receiving portions formed in at least one of the one or more panels;

connecting a second U-shaped bracket to the first elongated receiving portion; and

suspending the cabinet from the first and second brackets such that the open-ended rear of the cabinet contacts and abuts the at least one panel and provides access to at least a portion of one or more of the elongated receiving portions located behind the cabinet.

15. The method of claim 14, wherein the first bracket includes a channel; wherein the second bracket comprises a channel; and wherein suspending the cabinet from the first and second brackets comprises:

inserting a first portion of an elongated support of the cabinet into a channel of the first bracket; and

inserting a second portion of an elongated support of the cabinet into a channel of the second bracket.

16. The method of claim 15, further comprising:

securing the first bracket to a first portion of an elongate support of the cabinet with a first fastener; and

securing the second bracket to a second portion of the elongated support of the cabinet with a second fastener.

17. The method of claim 15, further comprising:

adjusting a position of the cabinet relative to the at least one plate by sliding an elongated support of the cabinet within channels of the first and second brackets.

18. The method of claim 17, further comprising:

securing the first bracket to a first portion of an elongate support of the cabinet with a first fastener; and

securing the second bracket to a second portion of the elongated support of the cabinet with a second fastener.

19. The method of claim 14, wherein the first bracket engages the first elongated receiving portion with at least one of a snap fit, a friction fit, or an interference fit; and wherein the second bracket engages the first elongated receiving portion with at least one of a snap fit, a friction fit, or an interference fit.