Shelving apparatus

Abstract

A shelving apparatus includes a shelving member, horizontal support members, vertical support members and structural support members. The shelving member is able to store items. The horizontal support members are configured to support the shelving member. The horizontal support members include first horizontal beams and second horizontal beams, which are arranged in opposition horizontally. The vertical support members are configured to be able to support the first horizontal beams and the second horizontal beams. The vertical support members include first vertical posts and second vertical posts, which are arranged in opposition horizontally. The structural support members include vertical-post bracing struts provided between the first vertical posts and the second vertical posts. One end of the vertical-post bracing struts is provided with locating mechanisms. The locating mechanisms are configured to be able to locate the one ends of the vertical-post bracing struts at predetermined locations on the first vertical posts.

1 . A shelving apparatus, comprising:
 a shelving member, the shelving member configured to be able to store items;   horizontal support members, the horizontal support members configured to be able to support the shelving member;
 the horizontal support members comprising first horizontal beams and second horizontal beams, which are arranged in opposition horizontally; 
   vertical support members, the vertical support members configured to be able to support the first horizontal beams and the second horizontal beams;
 the vertical support members comprising first vertical posts and second vertical posts, which are arranged in opposition horizontally; and 
   structural support members, the structural support members comprising vertical-post bracing struts provided between the first vertical posts and the second vertical posts, one ends of the vertical-post bracing struts provided with locating mechanisms, the locating mechanisms configured to be able to locate the one ends of the vertical-post bracing struts at predetermined locations on the first vertical posts.   
     
     
         2 . The shelving apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the other ends of the vertical-post bracing struts are configured to be switchable between first positions where they are received in the first vertical posts and second positions where they are assembled with the second vertical posts. 
     
     
         3 . The shelving apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the structural support members further comprise horizontal-beam bracing struts provided between the first horizontal beams and the second horizontal beams,   one ends of the horizontal-beam bracing struts are provided with locating mechanisms, the locating mechanisms configured to be able to locate the one ends of the horizontal-beam bracing struts at predetermined locations on the first horizontal beams, the other ends of horizontal-beam bracing struts configured to be switchable between third positions where they are received in the first horizontal beams and fourth positions where they are assembled with the second horizontal beams.   
     
     
         4 . The shelving apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the locating mechanisms comprise first engagement members, the first engagement members having elasticity, the first engagement members matching the vertical-post bracing struts in cross-sectional shape and size, the first engagement members configured to be able to engage outside the one ends of the vertical-post bracing struts. 
     
     
         5 . The shelving apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein first holes are formed in the first vertical posts at the predetermined locations; second holes are formed in the one ends of the vertical-post bracing struts; the first engagement members comprise first guide portions; third holes are formed in the first guide portions; and when the first engagement members engage the first vertical posts, the first holes, the second holes and the third holes are located on the same axes, and the vertical-post bracing struts and the first vertical post are able to be secured together using first fasteners. 
     
     
         6 . The shelving apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the locating mechanisms further comprise second engagement members, the second engagement members having elasticity, the second engagement members comprising first protrusions and second protrusions; locating holes are provided in the first vertical posts at locations corresponding to the first protrusions; the first protrusions engage with the locating holes to locate the second engagement members at the predetermined locations on the first vertical posts; and when the other ends of the vertical-post bracing struts are in the first positions where they are received in the first vertical posts and in the second positions where they are assembled with the second vertical posts, the second protrusions abut against one sides of the first engagement members, locating the vertical-post bracing struts relative to the first vertical posts. 
     
     
         7 . The shelving apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the locating mechanisms comprise third engagement members, the third engagement members having elasticity, the third engagement members comprising receiving portions and engaging portions, one ends of the receiving portions matching the vertical-post bracing struts in cross-sectional shape and size, the one ends of the receiving portions configured to be able to engage outside the one ends of the vertical-post bracing struts, the engaging portions comprising third protrusions; locating holes are provided in the first vertical posts at locations corresponding to the third protrusions; and the third protrusions engage with the locating holes to locate the third engagement members at the predetermined locations on the first vertical posts. 
     
     
         8 . The shelving apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein first holes are formed in the first vertical posts at the predetermined locations; second holes are formed in the one ends of the vertical-post bracing struts; the receiving portions comprise second guide portions; fifth holes are formed in the guide portions; and when the third engagement members engage the first vertical posts, the first holes, the second holes and the fifth holes are located on the same axes, and the vertical-post bracing struts and the first vertical post are able to be secured together using first fasteners. 
     
     
         9 . The shelving apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the locating mechanism comprise fourth protrusions and first recesses, which correspond to each other, the fourth protrusions and the first recesses provided on the vertical-post bracing struts and the first vertical posts, respectively. 
     
     
         10 . The shelving apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the locating mechanisms each comprise two fifth protrusions provided on one of the first vertical posts, and when the one ends of the vertical-post bracing struts are located on the first vertical posts at the predetermined locations and the other ends of the vertical-post bracing struts are in the second positions where they are able to be assembled with the second vertical posts, the two fifth protrusions are located above and below the one end of the vertical-post bracing strut, respectively. 
     
     
         11 . The shelving apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the locating mechanisms comprise tongues provided on the first vertical posts at the predetermined locations, and when the one ends of the vertical-post bracing struts are located on the first vertical posts at the predetermined locations and the other ends of the vertical-post bracing struts are in the second positions where they are able to be assembled with the second vertical posts, the tongues are located below the one ends of the vertical-post bracing struts. 
     
     
         12 . A shelving apparatus, comprising:
 a shelving member, the shelving member configured to be able to store items;   horizontal support members, the horizontal support members configured to be able to support the shelving member;
 the horizontal support members comprising first horizontal beams and second horizontal beams, which are arranged in opposition horizontally; and 
   vertical support members, the vertical support members configured to be able to support the first horizontal beams and the second horizontal beams;
 the vertical support members comprising first vertical posts and second vertical posts, which are arranged in opposition horizontally; 
   wherein the shelving member is configured to be horizontally foldable.   
     
     
         13 . The shelving apparatus of  claim 12 , wherein the shelving member is configured to, after being folded, be able to be piled up in a horizontal orientation with the vertical posts and the horizontal beams. 
     
     
         14 . The shelving apparatus of  claim 12 , wherein the shelving member comprises a first shelf plate and a second shelf plate, the first shelf plate and the second shelf plate rotatably connected by a connecting portion. 
     
     
         15 . The shelving apparatus of  claim 12 , wherein the shelving member comprises a first wire mesh shelf and a second wire mesh shelf, the first wire mesh shelf and the second wire mesh shelf rotatably connected by a connecting portion. 
     
     
         16 . The shelving apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein the connecting portion comprises a first connecting sheet and a second connecting sheet, the first connecting sheet and the second connecting sheet having opposing curved concave surfaces, respectively, the opposing curved concave surfaces configured to be able to engage together to define two channels, the two channels configured to engage with respective adjacent two longitudinal wires respectively in the first wire mesh shelf and in the second wire mesh shelf, and secured and restricted by a second fastener, so that the two longitudinal wires remain in the two channels and do not disengage therefrom. 
     
     
         17 . The shelving apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein the connecting portion comprises a connecting engagement member and a restricting engagement member, the connecting engagement member being a hollow channel having an opening at its lower side, the restricting engagement member being a bar-like member matching the interior of the connecting engagement member in shape and size, the restricting engagement member provided with indentations at its respective two upper corners, the restricting engagement member provided with an engagement block, the connecting engagement member provided with an engagement slot at a location corresponding to the engagement block, and when the restricting engagement member is inserted in the connecting engagement member, the engagement block engages in the engagement slot, and the connecting engagement member and the restricting engagement member define therebetween spaces, in which adjacent two longitudinal wires respectively in the first wire mesh shelf and in the second wire mesh shelf are able to be received and restricted. 
     
     
         18 . The shelving apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein the connecting portion comprises a first engagement hook and a second engagement hook, the first engagement hook and the second engagement hook joined to each other, openings of the first engagement hook and the second engagement hook arranged in opposition to each other, and the first engagement hook engages with a longitudinal wire in the first wire mesh shelf and the second engagement hook engages with an adjacent longitudinal wire in the second wire mesh shelf so that the adjacent two longitudinal wires remain in the first engagement hook and the second engagement hook and do not disengage therefrom. 
     
     
         19 . The shelving apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein a transverse wire in the first wire mesh shelf extends to define a third engagement hook, the third engagement hook engaging an adjacent longitudinal wire in the second wire mesh shelf so that the longitudinal wire remains in the third engagement hook and does not disengage therefrom. 
     
     
         20 . The shelving apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein two transverse wires in the first wire mesh shelf extend and are bent and joined to define a closed first bent portion; two transverse wires in the second wire mesh shelf extend and are bent and joined to define a closed second bent portion; the first bent portion and the second bent portion match in shape so that the first bent portion and the second bent portion are able to engage with each other so that the first wire mesh shelf and the second wire mesh shelf do not disengage from each other.