TW201637597A - Modular storage installation - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a storage installation (10) which comprises: a structure (100) intended to be fixed to a vertical wall (M), comprising at least one first upper crossbar (124a) and at least one first lower crossbar (126a) which are parallel; at least one storage accessory (200) arranged to be removably mounted to the structure (100), said storage accessory comprising a fastening device arranged to be removably hooked to the structure, said fastening device having an upper end part configured to cooperate with an upper part of the first upper crossbar (124a), and a lower end part configured to cooperate with the first lower crossbar.

Description

Modular storage device

The present invention relates to modular storage devices.

Background of the invention

The present invention relates to the field of equipment and storage systems that are intended to be installed in a home such as a kitchen, bathroom, garage or any other room of a house or apartment.

It is known that the average habitable area per person in the metropolitan area tends to decrease, especially due to the high cost of real estate. However, the number of people owning objects continues to increase, so individuals always need more storage options.

To store objects, it is known to use cabinets or wardrobes or even to secure the shelves to the walls. However, cabinets or wardrobes are volumetric storage systems that are sometimes difficult to install and do not have modular friendliness. And, more and more stores offer self-assembled furniture or shelves, and in fact users will be tired if they are not agile. Not only that, it is not easy to fix the shelf to the wall, but it becomes particularly difficult if it has to be shifted later, for example to modify the configuration of the shelf.

Invention target and summary

One of the objects of the present invention is to provide a storage device that is simple and modular.

To achieve this object, the present invention relates to a storage device comprising: a structure intended to be fixed to a vertical wall, the structure comprising at least one first upper crossbar and at least one first that are parallel and laterally distant from each other a lower crossbar; at least one storage accessory configured to be removably mounted to the structure, the storage accessory comprising at least one fastening device configured to be removably hooked to the structure, the fastening device There is a set of upper end portions which cooperate with an upper portion of the first upper crossbar, and a set of lower end portions which cooperate with the first lower crossbar.

The vertical wall is for example a wall panel such as a wall or a partition.

The structure is fixed to the vertical wall, for example by screwing. The fastening means for securing the storage attachment is thus configured to be removably hooked to the structure without the need for tools.

Also, this allows the storage device to be easily assembled and quickly modified without forcing the configuration. The user can utilize one or more storage accessories in a function of the size and requirements of the structure. In addition, this easy assembly allows the user to move or remove storage attachments that are no longer in use, or even replace them with other storage attachments.

Also, because of the present invention, the user can activate a new storage accessory and assemble it onto the structure to generate its own storage system to correspond to its needs and desires. In other words, the storage device according to the present invention Can be easily customized and modularized.

The storage accessory comprises a storage element, such as a support element, which is integral with the fastening means. The storage element is intended to support an object to be stored separately.

According to the invention, the fastening means is hooked to the structure by cooperating with the upper and lower ends of the first upper and lower crossbars. Preferably, the first upper and lower crossbars have a circular transverse cross section. In order to hook the fastening device to the structure, the upper end portion is first joined to the first upper crossbar.

After being hooked to the structure, the fastening device is integrated with the structure by the fact that the end portion of the fastening device cooperates with the upper portion of the first upper crossbar.

When hooked to the structure, the fastening device becomes in contact with at least the first lower crossbar to stabilize the fastening device in a vertical position. Advantageously, when the fastening device is hooked to the structure, the lower rear portion of the fastening device becomes in contact with the first lower crossbar.

Preferably, the upper end portion passes behind the first upper crossbar, that is, between the first crossbar and the vertical wall. Next, the lower end portion of the fastening device contacts the first upper crossbar by rotating the fastening device about the axis of the first upper crossbar. When an object to be stored separately is placed on the storage attachment, a rotational moment occurs which tends to press the fastening device, in particular its lower end against the first lower crossbar, the effect being to hold the storage attachment in place.

Advantageously, the upper end portion defines a hook that is configured to cooperate with the first upper crossbar. The hook is preferably attached to the upper portion of the crossbar. The support device includes a body portion that assumes the shape of the plate, and the hook system extends from the upper end of the body.

Advantageously, the hook has one upper segment above the first upper crossbar. When the fastening device is hooked to the structure, the upper portion of the hook preferably becomes in contact with the upper portion of the first upper crossbar.

When the transverse crossbar of the first upper crossbar is cylindrical, the "upper portion" of the first upper crossbar refers to the upper cylindrical half surface of the first upper crossbar. The upper section of the hook cooperates with all or part of the upper cylindrical half surface. When the fastening device is preferably hooked to the structure and joined to the lower end portion in contact with the first lower crossbar, the segment of the hook cooperates with at least half of the upper cylindrical half surface of the first upper crossbar, Thereby absorbing the vertical force exerted on the storage attachment.

When the fastening device is hooked to the structure, the hook preferably extends between the first upper crossbar and the vertical wall, and the hook is supported above the first upper crossbar.

Advantageously, the upper end tuft constitutes pivoting of the guiding means about the axis of the first upper crossbar during assembly of the fastening device to the structure.

Preferably, when the upper end portion forms a hook, the latter cooperates with the first upper crossbar to form a sliding pivot joint. In other words, the fastening device can be easily pivoted about the axis of the first upper crossbar, or even along the first upper crossbar, and this is used to adjust the position of the storage attachment.

More preferably, the hooks are opened towards the outside of the fastening means for supporting the storage element. It is specified here that the inner surface is the one that turns to the vertical wall when the fastening device is hooked to the structure.

Advantageously, the lower end portion is configured to be coupled to the first lower crossbar to resist rotation of the fastening device about the first upper crossbar.

This coupling improves the structural retention of the fastening device. In particular, it is coupled to move away from the first lower crossbar at the lower end portion. The fastening device is prevented from pivoting about the axis of the first upper crossbar in the direction. This prevents the upper end portion from being separated from the first upper crossbar, which further improves the safety of the device according to the invention.

In accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention, the lower end portion includes a lower portion that is configured to be disposed below a lower portion of the first lower crossbar when the fastening device is hooked to the structure.

The lower end portion is preferably dimensioned to effect a forced engagement of the lower wall with the first lower crossbar. The lower and upper end portions of the fastening device thus clamp the first upper and lower crossbars. The effect of the clamping by the first lower crossbar is to counteract the separation of the fastening means, in particular in the direction of moving away from the lower end portion of the first lower crossbar.

The lower portion preferably extends transversely relative to the body of the fastening device and defines a return of the rearward projection of the body toward the fastening device, as opposed to the storage element.

The lower portion includes at least one projection configured to block the fastening means on the first lower crossbar to further improve the structural retention of the fastening device.

The protrusion is disposed on an upper surface of the lower portion to contact the lower portion of the first lower rail.

According to an advantageous embodiment, at least one of the first lower and upper crossbars further comprises an adhesive means for improving the adhesion of the fastening means to the crossbar. Please understand that the adhesive device is resistant to displacement of the fastening device relative to the first crossbar. It is thus prevented that the fastening device pivots about the axis of the first upper crossbar or prevents movement in translation in one direction parallel to the first crossbar. sticky The force can be formed into a single body member or a separate body member. It is preferably a plastic or rubber body member.

More preferably, the adhesion is a cover. This is therefore a covering that at least partially surrounds the first crossbar.

Advantageously, the distance between the first upper crossbar and the first lower crossbar is substantially equal to the length of the fastening device. The fastening device therefore does not take up space. When the structure includes several upper and lower crossbars, it is possible to have several support devices located above each other. This allows for several storage attachments located above each other to optimize the available space.

According to a variant, the width of the fastening device is substantially equal to the length of the first crossbar.

Advantageously, the structure comprises at least two parallel uprights with the first lower and upper crossbars extending therebetween. The parallel uprights preferably extend in a vertical direction.

According to a variant, the distance between the two uprights is substantially equal to the width of the fastening means, such that the fastening means is wedged according to a horizontal direction, the uprights being arranged on either side of the width of the fastening means Stop pieces.

According to another variant, the distance between the two uprights is substantially equal to a multiple of the width of the hook means.

The multiple is an integer greater than or equal to two. This configuration has a number of support devices juxtaposed between the two uprights and ensures horizontal wedging of the support device. It can be understood that the space between the two uprights is occupied by a support device that forms a horizontal row that is flanked by two uprights. according to.

According to a variant, the storage accessory further comprises at least one further fastening means, at least one of which is removably hooked to the structure. One purpose here is to be able to support the heavier loads imposed on the storage attachment, and the plurality of support devices absorb the heavier vertical forces. The support device can be disposed on the same structure or on two structures arranged in parallel.

According to an advantageous aspect of the present invention, the structure further includes at least one second upper crossbar disposed below the first upper crossbar and at least one second lower crossbar disposed below the first lower crossbar.

The second upper and lower crossbars are parallel to each other, separated from the first upper and lower crossbars, and laterally away from each other.

The first upper crossbar, the first lower crossbar, the second upper crossbar, and the second lower crossbar are configured according to a vertical row.

According to an advantageous aspect of the present invention, the upper end portion is configured to be coupled between the first upper crossbar and the second upper crossbar, and the second upper crossbar can absorb the force applied to the fastening device. And/or improve the stability of the fastening device.

In particular, the fastening device bears against the second upper crossbar when the fastening device is hooked to the structure. According to a preferred embodiment, the body of the fastening device is then wedged to at least two crossbars which improve the stability of the fastening device and thus the stability of the storage attachment in the hooked position.

Advantageously, the upper end portion of the fastening device further comprises a first upper crossbar and a second upper crossbar when the fastening device is hooked to the structure A support portion between.

The function of this support portion is either permanent support or support on the upper portion of the second upper crossbar in the event of a hook break. It is understood that this support portion is an improved absorption of vertical force and/or improved safety of the device. When the supporting portion is permanently supported on the second upper crossbar, when the fastening device is hooked, the upper end portion does not need to be supported on the upper portion of the first upper crossbar, and the lower end portion supports the first portion. Look at the crossbar. In particular, the hook can be slightly offset upwards.

The support portion is preferably configured to be supported on the second upper crossbar when the fastening device is hooked to the structure. Advantageously, the support portion is supported on the upper portion of the second upper crossbar when the fastening device is hooked to the structure.

Advantageously, the distance between the second upper crossbar and the first lower crossbar is at least equal to twice the distance between the first and second upper crossbars.

The upper and lower rails are arranged in pairs. Preferably, the structure has a crossbar of a plurality of pairs arranged in accordance with at least one, and preferably a plurality of vertical columns.

The storage attachment can be of any type. Advantageously, but not limited to, it can be a hook, a socket, a pallet, a towel rail or a bottle holder.

10‧‧‧Storage equipment

100,100’‧‧‧ structure

102,104,106,108,110,102’,104’‧‧‧Upright

112‧‧‧Fixed holes

120,122,124,126,128,130,132,120',120a,120b,122a,122b‧‧‧crossbar

124a‧‧‧First upper crossbar

124b‧‧‧Second upper crossbar

125‧‧‧ upper part

126a‧‧‧The first lower crossbar

126b‧‧‧Second lower crossbar

127‧‧‧ lower part

129‧‧‧ plastic cover kit

200,200''',200",200''''‧‧‧ Storage accessories

202,204‧‧‧ ears

206‧‧‧Storage or support components

210,210',210a",210b"‧‧‧ fastening device

212‧‧‧ Body

212a‧‧‧ front

212b‧‧‧Back

214‧‧‧ upper part

216‧‧‧ lower part

218‧‧‧ hook

218a‧‧‧上段

218b‧‧‧ middle section

220‧‧‧Support section

224‧‧‧ lower part

224‧‧‧ Lower wall

224a‧‧‧above

226‧‧‧ bumps

D‧‧‧Distance between uprights

d‧‧‧Distance between the first upper crossbar and the first lower crossbar

E‧‧‧ Spreading distance

E‧‧‧Distance between the second upper crossbar and the first lower crossbar

L‧‧‧ length

l‧‧‧Width of fastening device

M‧‧‧ vertical wall

‧‧‧Width

X‧‧‧ axis

The invention will be more clearly understood from the following description of embodiments of the invention, which are illustrated by way of non-limiting example, in which: FIG. 1 is a front view showing a first embodiment of a storage device in accordance with the present invention; An example of a storage accessory of one of the devices of Figure 1; Figure 3 is a storage accessory of Figure 2 mounted on the structure of the device of Figure 1. 4A to 4C show the assembly of the storage attachment of FIG. 2 on the structure of the apparatus of FIG. 1 in a side view; FIG. 5 shows a variation of the structure of the storage attachment according to the present invention; and FIGS. 6 to 9 show Other examples of storage attachments for devices in accordance with the present invention.

Detailed description of the invention

1 shows a first embodiment of a storage device 10 in accordance with the present invention.

The storage device 10 includes a structure 100 that is intended to be secured to a vertical wall M, in this example a wall panel. In this example, structure 100 includes five vertical uprights 102, 104, 106, 108, 110 that are evenly spaced from each other by a distance D. It is obvious that the uprights 102, 104, 106, 108, 110 are parallel to each other.

The structure 100 further includes securing holes 112 for securing the structure to the wall panels M that are disposed at the four corners of the structure 100.

The structure 100 further includes a plurality of pairs of horizontal rails, the plurality of pairs of horizontal rails extending between the uprights 102 and 110 disposed at each end of the structure. In this example, structure 100 includes seven pairs of horizontal rails, the pairs of rails being labeled 120, 122, 124, 126, 128, 130, 132. The pairs of crossbars are evenly spaced from one another. The separation distance of the two crossbars in a pair of crossbars is the same for each rail. In other words, the crossbars 120a and 120b of the pair of crossbars 120 have a span e, a span e and a crossbar 122a of the second pair of crossbars 122 and The person between 122b presents the same. Also, the crossbar of the structure exhibits a circular transverse cross section. In this example, the transverse profiles are identical one by one. The crossbar here contains a cylindrical metal rod.

It is also apparent that the distance between the two pairs of crossbars is substantially greater than the gap between the two opposing rails.

Moreover, it is also apparent that the upright portion is disposed behind the crossbar, that is, when the structure is fixed to the wall panel, the upright portion is disposed between the wall panel M and the crossbar.

In this example, the upright portion and the crossbar are made of metal.

If more particularly interested in two adjacent pairs of crossbars, such as pairs of crossbars 124, 126 in Figures 1 and 3, herein referred to as a pair of upper crossbars 124 and a pair of lower crossbars 126, it is apparent that The structure includes a first upper crossbar 124a, a second upper crossbar 124b disposed under the first upper crossbar 124a, and the first and second upper crossbars 124a, 124b belonging to the upper crossbar 124 pair. The structure further includes a first lower crossbar 126a and a second lower crossbar 126b disposed under the first lower crossbar 126a; the first lower crossbar 126a and the second lower crossbar 126b belong to the lower crossbar 126 pair.

The first upper crossbar 124a and the first lower crossbar 126a are parallel and laterally spaced apart from each other by a distance d that is substantially equal to the distance between the second upper crossbar 124b and the second lower crossbar 126b.

As seen in Figure 1, the distance E between the second upper crossbar and the first lower crossbar is at least equal to twice the distance e between the first and second upper crossbars.

Consistent with the present invention, storage device 10 further includes one or more storage accessories 200 configured to be removably mounted to structure 100. This store A first example of a storage accessory is shown in Figure 2. This is a storage accessory of the type of support that includes a storage or support member 206 that mates with the two lugs 202, 204, for example, to form an outer hanger or any other type of support.

The storage accessory 200 in the example of Figure 2 includes a fastening device 210 for the attachment of the support member 206. The fastening device 210 comprises an integral portion 212 which here has the shape of a substantially rectangular plate. The fastening device includes an upper end portion 214 and a lower end portion 216. The upper end portion 214 and the lower end portion 216 extend from the upper and lower ends of the body portion 212, respectively.

The body 212 has a front face 212a and a rear face 212b opposite the front face 212a. The front face 212a is the steering support member 206. Rather, the support element 206 is fixedly attached to the front face 212a. The rear portion 212b is substantially planar.

As seen in Figure 2, the upper end portion 214 defines a hook 218 having an upper section 218a and a section 218b for connecting the upper section to the body 212. More specifically, the upper end portion 214 of the fastening device 210 further includes a support portion 220 that connects the middle portion 218b to the body portion 212.

As best seen in Fig. 2, the hook 218 is opened toward the front face 212a of the body 212 of the fastening device 210.

It is also apparent that the middle section 218b is substantially parallel to the rear face 212b. Also, the upper section 218a has a curved form having a radius of curvature that is substantially equal to the radius of the transverse section of the crossbar of the structure.

It will also be apparent that the upper end portion 214 is configured such that the middle portion 218b extends past a plane containing the body portion 212 such that the upper portion 218a projects toward the front surface 212a of the body portion 212.

Referring again to FIG. 2, it will be apparent that the lower end portion 216 includes a lower portion 224 that extends substantially orthogonal to the body portion 212 and that projects in a direction opposite the fastening member 206. It can thus be clearly seen in Figure 2 that the lower portion 224 and the support portion 220 are substantially parallel and extend on the same side relative to the body 212 of the fastening device 210.

The lower portion 224 further includes an upper surface 224a that supports a projection 226, in this example a hub that projects toward the support portion 220.

The fastening device 210 has a width t and a length L which in this example is substantially equal to the distance d between the first upper crossbar 124a and the first lower crossbar 126a.

As can be appreciated from FIG. 3, the storage accessory 200 is configured to be removably mounted to the structure 100. To achieve this effect, the fastening device 210 is configured to be removably hooked to the structure.

How the storage attachment 200 is hooked to the structure 100 will now be described in more detail.

Referring to Figures 2, 3 and 4C, it will be apparent that the upper end portion 214 is configured to cooperate with an upper portion 125 of the first upper crossbar 124a. More specifically, the hook 218 is configured to engage the first upper crossbar 124a and more specifically engage the upper portion 125 of the first upper crossbar 124a.

4A to 4C show the manner in which the storage attachment is mounted on the structure. In the detail view of Fig. 4C, it is apparent that the upper section 218a of the hook 218 extends behind the first upper crossbar 124a and is supported at substantially half of the upper portion 125 of the first upper crossbar, which in this example represents a half. Cylindrical shape.

More specifically, when the fastening device is hooked to the structure, the hook 218 extends between the first upper crossbar 124a and the vertical wall M, and the hook is thus supported above the first upper crossbar.

Referring to Figures 4A through 4C, it will also be appreciated that the upper end portion, and in particular the hook 218 series, constitute pivoting of the guiding fastening device 210 about the axis X of the first upper crossbar 124a during assembly of the storage attachment to the structure 100.

The lower end portion 216 is itself coupled to the first lower crossbar 126a to resist pivoting of the fastening device about the first upper crossbar. To effect this, as shown in Figure 4C, the lower portion 224 is configured to be disposed below the lower portion 127 of the first lower crossbar 126a when the storage attachment is hooked to the structure. The projection 226 is configured to block the fastening means on the first lower crossbar 126a from pivoting about the axis X of the first upper crossbar 124a.

In the example of Figures 4A through 4C, the crossbar is sheathed in a plastic cover 129 for forming an adhesive means to improve retention of the fastening means on the crossbar. Referring now to Figure 4A, it will be apparent that during assembly of the storage attachment, the upper end portion 214 is engaged between the first upper crossbar 124a and the second upper crossbar 124b. As shown in Figure 4B, the storage attachment pivots about the axis X of the first upper crossbar 124a until the lower wall 224 is engaged below the first lower crossbar 124a.

In Fig. 4C, it is apparent that the rear face 212b of the body portion 212 bears against the second upper crossbar 124b and against the first lower crossbar 126a.

As is also apparent from Figure 4C, the support portion 220 is configured to be disposed between the first upper crossbar 124a and the second upper crossbar 124b when the fastening device is hooked to the structure. More precisely, referring to the detailed view of FIG. 4C, it is apparent that the support The portion is configured to be supported on the upper portion of the second upper rail 124 when the fastening device is hooked to the structure. Therefore, it can be understood in this example that the fastening device is vertically supported on the first upper crossbar 124a and the second upper crossbar 124b.

Referring again to Figure 1, it will be apparent that the distance D between the two successive uprights 106, 108 is substantially equal to three times the width l of the hook means 210, possibly placing the three storage attachments in two phases. Between the adjacent uprights 106, 108, the three storage attachments are blocked in horizontal translation therebetween.

Figure 5 shows a variation of the structure 100' of a storage device in accordance with the present invention. In this variant embodiment, the structure 100' includes only two upstanding portions 102', 104' with the crossbar 120' extending therebetween. In this example, the distance D between the two uprights is substantially equal to the width l of the fastening device. Alternatively, the structure 100' shown in Fig. 5 has a stepped shape in which each pair of crossbars can receive only a single storage attachment.

Figures 6 through 9 show other variant storage accessories.

In Figure 6, a support member 206 has been replaced by a basket or socket that is welded to the fastening device 210'. Figure 7 shows a storage accessory 200" having the shape of a pallet that includes two fastening devices 210a", 210b". It is to be understood that each of the fastening devices 210a", 210b" is intended to be hooked to two perpendicular columns of rails that are remote from one another.

Figure 8 shows a storage accessory 200"' forming a towel rail, and Figure 9 shows the storage accessory 200"" forming a bottle holder.

Obviously, these examples are not limiting and may have other forms of storage attachments that cooperate with fastening devices in accordance with the present invention.

10‧‧‧Storage equipment

100‧‧‧ structure

102,104,106,108,110‧‧‧Upright

112‧‧‧Fixed holes

120,122,124,126,128,130,132,120a,120b,122a,122b‧‧‧crossbar

124a‧‧‧First upper crossbar

124b‧‧‧Second upper crossbar

126a‧‧‧The first lower crossbar

126b‧‧‧Second lower crossbar

200‧‧‧Storage accessories

D‧‧‧ Distance from the Ministry of Uprights

d‧‧‧First upper horizontal Distance between the rod and the first lower crossbar

E‧‧‧ Spreading distance

E‧‧‧Distance between the second upper crossbar and the first lower crossbar

L‧‧‧ length

l‧‧‧Width of fastening device

M‧‧‧ vertical wall

Claims (19)

A storage device characterized by comprising: a structure intended to be fixed to a vertical wall, the structure comprising at least a first upper crossbar, at least one second upper crossbar disposed under the first upper crossbar, and At least one first lower crossbar that is parallel and laterally distant from each other; at least one storage accessory configured to be removably mounted to the structure, the storage accessory comprising at least one configured to be Removably hooking the fastening device to the structure, the fastening device having a plurality of members configured to be coupled between the first upper crossbar and the second upper crossbar and the first upper crossbar An upper part of the upper part of the cooperation, and a set of the lower part of the cooperation with the first lower crossbar. The storage device of claim 1, wherein the upper end portion forms a hook, the hook system being configured to cooperate with the first upper crossbar. The storage device of claim 2, wherein when the fastening device is hooked to the structure, the hook system extends between the first upper crossbar and the vertical wall, and the hook is supported on the first upper crossbar Above. The storage device of claim 1, wherein the upper portion tuple constitutes pivoting of the fastening device about an axis of the first upper rail during assembly of the storage attachment to the structure. The storage device of claim 1, wherein the lower end portion is configured to be coupled to the first lower crossbar to block pivoting of the fastening device about the first upper crossbar. The storage device of claim 5, wherein the lower portion includes a lower portion configured to be disposed below a lower portion of the first lower crossbar when the fastening device is hooked to the structure. The storage device of claim 6, wherein the lower portion includes at least one protrusion configured to block the fastening device on the first lower crossbar. The storage device of claim 1, wherein at least one of the first lower crossbar and the first upper crossbar further comprises an adhesive device to improve adhesion of the fastening device to the crossbar. The storage device of claim 8, wherein the adhesive device is a cover kit. The storage device of claim 1, wherein the distance between the first upper crossbar and the first lower crossbar is substantially equal to the length of the fastening device. The storage device of claim 1, wherein the structure comprises at least two parallel uprights, the first lower crossbar and the first upper crossbar extending between the uprights. The storage device of claim 11, wherein the distance between the two upright portions is substantially equal to a multiple of the width of the fastening device. The storage device of claim 1, wherein the storage attachment further comprises at least another fastening device that is removably hooked to the structure. The storage device of claim 1, wherein the structure further comprises at least one second lower crossbar, the at least one second lower crossbar being disposed under the first lower crossbar. The device of claim 1 wherein the fastening device is hooked to the knot The chronological support bears against the second upper crossbar. The storage device of claim 1, wherein the upper end portion of the fastening device further comprises a support portion configured to be disposed on the first upper crossbar when the fastening device is hooked to the structure Between the second upper crossbars. The storage device of claim 16, wherein the support portion is configured to be supported on the second upper crossbar when the fastening device is hooked to the structure. The storage device of claim 1, wherein the distance between the second upper rail and the first lower rail is at least equal to twice the distance between the first upper rail and the second upper rail. The storage device of claim 1, wherein the storage accessory is selected from the group consisting of a support member, a socket, a tray, a towel rail frame, and a bottle holder.