MODULAR SHELF SYSTEM Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: exhibition equipment. SUBSTANCE: system of shelves or like devices has at least two vertical rectangular members, each having outer vertical poles and horizontal carrier bars mounted between vertical poles to rigidly connect one pole with other and positioned at an angle one with respect to the other. At least one horizontal member has first and second lateral inclined bars and fastening member for removable joining of horizontal and vertical members. Angle between carrier bars of two adjacent vertical members positioned at one level is equal to angle between lateral bars of horizontal member. Fastening member has first connecting devices for removable attachment to two carrier bars of two adjacent vertical members positioned at the same level and for fixing these vertical members at an angle one with respect to the other, and second connecting devices for engagement with first and second lateral bars and removable attachment of horizontal member to fastening member. EFFECT: increased efficiency, wider operational capabilities, simplified construction and enhanced reliability in operation. 13 cl, 16 dwg