WO2014057366A1

WO2014057366A1 - Adjustable wall bracket arrangement

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Publication number: WO2014057366A1
Application number: PCT/IB2013/054461
Authority: WO
Inventors: Ricky Mark VAN HEERDEN
Original assignee: Van Heerden Ricky Mark
Priority date: 2012-10-08
Filing date: 2013-05-30
Publication date: 2014-04-17

Abstract

This invention discloses an adjustable wail bracket arrangement and a method of using same. The arrangement allows selective elevation adjustment of an article suspended from the arrangement and comprises a wall mount member having a wall mount face to be mounted against a wall and a receiving face having an array of longitudinally arranged spaced apart apertures, which extend along at least part of the length of the receiving face; and article connecting means which is integrally formed with or connectable to the article and releasably engageable with any selected aperture in the array thereby to allow the article's mounting position to be selectively adjusted, when required, to a different position relative to the length of the wall mount face.

Description

ADJUSTABLE WALL BRACKET ARRANGEMENT

THIS INVENTION relates to brackets mountable to a wall from which articles can hang. In particular, the invention relates to a method for adjusting the elevation of an article suspended from a wall bracket arrangement and to a wail bracket arrangement used in such method.

BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION

Multiple types of wall mountable brackets are known and used in a variety of applications every day. These applications range from curtain and artwork mounting to suspending of supporting racks and shelf units in elevated positions. However, lining up articles to be mounted against a wall vertically, horizontally or in a grouping can be a hassle.

Curtains, for example, commonly hang from a suspended position on a rail mounted to two or more brackets fixed to a wall. In many instances the curtains are either too long, thereby touching the ground; or too short, thereby leaving an untidy gap between the ground and a lower edge of the curtains.

It is also not uncommon to see neatly manufactured curtains or drapes look untidy when hanging in a room where the floor is not level relative to the ceiling or where the mounting of wall supported brackets are skew relative to one another. It is therefore an object of this invention to address the above shortcomings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

According to the invention there is provided an adjustable wall bracket arrangement for selectively adjusting elevation of an article suspended therefrom, the adjustable wall bracket arrangement comprising a wall mount member having a wall mount face to be mounted against a wall and a receiving face having an array of longitudinally arranged spaced apart apertures, which extend along at least part of the length of the receiving face; and article connecting means which is integrally formed with or connectable to the article and releasably engageable with any selected aperture in the array thereby to allow the article's mounting position to be selectively adjusted, when required, to a different position relative to the length of the wall mount face. In an embodiment of the invention provision is made for the article connecting means to comprise at least one protrusion which projects from a base portion of the article.

Moreover, provision is made for the wall mount member to include spacer means defining a stop a distance away from the receiving face such that movement space is defined between the receiving face and the stop, which movement space allows the article connecting means to be laterally movable relative to the receiving face. The spacer means may comprise a side wall which stands proud of the receiving face and extends longitudinally along each lateral edge of the receiving face. The stop may comprise a flange which projects inwardly from a top of each side wall towards a centre of the receiving face such that a guide rail track is defined between the respective side walls, flanges and the receiving face.

In order to facilitate sliding ability of the article connecting means relative to the receiving face, the invention also provides for the base portion to be stepped along its length to define two flanks lying in the same plane on opposite sides of a raised intermediate region of the based portion.

Further, in order to facilitate releasable engagement of the at least one protrusion relative to any of the apertures, the flanks comprise lower regions which extend beyond the position of the protrusion. The lower regions may terminate in bends, which, when the article connecting means is operatively positioned in an aperture, curve towards the receiving face.

In an embodiment of the invention the article connecting means comprises an elongate J-shaped protrusion which projects from a bottom edge of the raised intermediate region.

According to a further aspect of the invention there is provided an adjustable wall bracket arrangement for selectively adjusting the elevation of an article suspended therefrom, the adjustable wall bracket arrangement comprising: a wall mount member having a wall mount face to be mounted against a wall and a base portion having at least one protrusion which, in use, projects away from the wall; and article connecting means, integrally formed connectable to the article and comprising a receiving face in which is defined an array of longitudinally arranged spaced apart apertures extending along at least part of the length of the receiving face, any of the apertures being releasably engageable with the at least one protrusion thereby to allow the article's mounting position to be selectively adjusted, when required, to a different position relative to the length of the wall mount face. In an embodiment of the invention provision is made for the base portion to define an elongate J-shaped protrusion which projects away from a bottom edge of a recessed intermediate region of the base portion.

Moreover, provision is made for the article connecting means to include spacer means defining a stop a distance away from the receiving face such that movement space is defined between the receiving face and the stop, which movement space allows the article connecting means to be laterally movable relative to the wall mount member. The spacer means may comprise two side walls spaced opposite each other and standing proud of the receiving face and extending longitudinally along each lateral edge of the receiving face.

The stop may further comprise a flange which projects inwardly from a top of each side wall towards a centre of the receiving face such that a guide rail track is defined between the respective side walls, flanges and the receiving face.

In order to facilitate sliding ability of the article connecting means relative to the base portion, the base portion, is stepped along its length to define two flanks lying in the same plane, but raised relative to and on opposite sides of the recessed intermediate region. Further, in order to facilitate releasable engagement of the at least one protrusion relative to any of the apertures, the flanks, comprise lower regions which extend beyond the position of the protrusion.

In an embodiment of the invention the lower regions terminate in bends, which, when the at least one protrusion is operatively positioned in an aperture, curve towards the receiving face. It is envisaged that the article mentioned in the paragraphs above may be selected from the group consisting of a curtain rail, curtain rail support, curtain fixture, drape fixture, shelf, supporting rack, artwork, framework and the like. According to a yet further aspect of the invention there is provided a method for adjusting elevation of an article suspended from an adjustable wall bracket arrangement, the method comprising: handling a wall mount member of the adjustable wall bracket arrangement, which wall mount member comprises a wall mount face and a receiving face having an array of longitudinally arranged spaced apart apertures, which extend along at least part of the length of the receiving face; mounting the wall mount face to abut a wall; and releasably engaging an article connecting means, integrally formed with or connectable to the article, with any selected aperture in the array so as to allow the article's mounting position to be selectively adjusted, when required, to a different position relative to the length of the wall mount face. Provision is also made for the method to include: urging an end of the article, which end is remote from the article connecting means upwardly against the weight of the article so that a longitudinally extending axis of a generally planar raised intermediate region of the article connecting means is slanted relative to a longitudinally extending axis of the receiving face thereby effecting abutment between lower regions of flanks on opposite sides of the raised intermediate region and a stop defined remote from the receiving face and, in so doing, also effecting abutment between upper regions of the flanks and the receiving face to set the article connecting means free from a first aperture; and thereafter, sliding the article connecting means downwardly or upwardly along solid planar portions disposed between the apertures of the receiving face until a suitable article elevation is reached where the article connecting means can engage a second aperture.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS An embodiment of the invention is now described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying non-limiting diagrammatic drawings. In the drawings:

Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an adjustable wall bracket arrangement according to one embodiment of the invention;

Figure 2 shows a front perspective view of a wall mount member of the adjustable wall bracket arrangement of Figure 1 ;

Figure 3 shows a front perspective view of a base portion of a curtain rail support forming part of the adjustable wall bracket arrangement of Figure 1 ;

Figure 4 shows a rear perspective view of the base portion of Figure

3; Figure 5 shows an in use section view of the base portion of Figure 3 which is slidably movable relative to the wall mount member of Figure 2;

Figure 6 shows an in use section view of the base portion of Figure 3 arrested relative to the wall mount member of Figure 2;

Figure 7 shows a perspective view of an adjustable wall bracket arrangement according to a further embodiment of the invention;

Figure 8 shows a front perspective view of a wall mount member of the adjustable wall bracket arrangement of Figure 7;

Figure 9 shows a front perspective view of a base portion of a curtain rail support forming part of the adjustable wall bracket arrangement of Figure 7;

Figure 10 shows a rear perspective view of the base portion of Figure

9;

Figure 11 shows an in use section view of the base portion of Figure 9 which is slidably movable relative to the wall mount member of Figure 8; and

Figure 12 shows an in use section view of the base portion of Figure 9 arrested relative to the wall mount member of Figure 8.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

This description is presented in the cause of providing what is believed to be the most useful and readily understood description of the principles and conceptual aspects of the invention. In this regard, no attempt is made to show structural details of the invention in more detail than is necessary for a fundamental understanding of the invention, the description taken with the drawings making apparent to those skilled in the art how the several forms of the invention may be embodied in practice.

In the drawings, like numerals generally indicate like components, unless otherwise indicated.

Turning now to Figure 1 , there is illustrated a perspective view of adjustable wall bracket arrangement 10 in accordance with the invention

The adjustable wail bracket arrangement 10 is particularly adapted for adjusting the elevation of an article suspended therefrom. Although the adjustable wall bracket arrangement 10 is shown and described herein with reference to curtain rail supports, it will be appreciated that it may be utilized in a variety of applications including, but not limited to artwork mounting, the suspension of supporting racks and shelf units in elevated positions, and the like.

As shown in Figure 1 , adjustable wail bracket arrangement 10 includes a wall mount member 12 having a wall mount face 14 to be operatively mounted against a wall 1 6 and a planar receiving face 18 having engagement means 20 from which an article to be suspended 22, in this case a curtain rail support, can depend. It will also be appreciated that any of a variety of curtain rail supports may be used as articles 22 with arrangement 10.

Arrangement 10 also includes article connecting means 24 in the form of a protrusion 26 connected to and projecting away from a base portion 28 of the article 22. The protrusion 26 is releasably engageable with the receiving face 18 via the engagement means 20 so as to allow the article's mounting position to be selectively adjusted to any of a plurality of different positions relative to the length of the wall mount face 14.

It will be understood that in other embodiments of the invention the protrusion 26, instead of being of unitary construction or integrally formed with the base portion 28, may even be connectable thereto by of means various ways known in the art such as welding.

As shown in Figures 1 , 2, 5, and 6 the engagement means 20 is in the form of a linear or longitudinally extending array of equidistantly spaced apart identically shaped apertures. The apertures 20 extend along part of the length of the receiving face 18 and each aperture 20 provides a different mounting position or elevation. Any of the apertures 20 may be selected by a user for engagement with the protrusion 24. It is preferred, but not a necessity, that the protrusion 26 takes a shape complementary to the shape of the apertures 20. As depicted in the Figures, each aperture is identical to the other and has an elongate rectangular slot-like shape. It is to be understood that the apertures may take a variety of different shapes and distances between them may vary. Similarly, it will be appreciated that the wall mount member 12 and the corresponding base portion 28 may have a shape and configuration or outline other than the generally rectangular shape and configuration shown in the drawings. It is, for example, envisaged that in an alternative embodiment of the invention they may have a square shape.

To ensure that suitable movement space 30 is provided for maneuvering the protrusion 26 into and out of engagement with any of the apertures 20 of the mounting member 12, the wall mount member 12 is provided with spacer means 32.

The spacer means 32 defines a stop 34 a distance away from the receiving face 18 so as to define the movement space 30. The movement space 30 is thus formed between the receiving face 18, spacer means 32 and the stop 34. Accordingly, protrusion 26 can be maneuvered upward and downward in the space 30 and laterally into and out of engagement with any of the apertures 20.

As best shown in Figure 2, the spacer means 32 consists of two side walls 36 which stand proud of the receiving face 18 and extends along each peripheral lateral side of said face 18. On the other hand, the stop 34 consists of two flanges 40 which project inwardly from a top 38 of each side wall 36 in a direction towards a lengthwise axis of the receiving face 18 such that a guide rail track is defined between the receiving face 18, respective side walls 36 and flanges 40.

Lateral sides or flanks 44 of the base portion 28 fall in the same plane and define steps which facilitate slidable engagement with the guide rail track. The base portion 28 further includes a generally planar upper surface or raised region 48 which, in use, is positionable between flanges 40 so that lateral sides 44 can slide along the guide rail track while being bordered by stop 34 and receiving face 18 respectively. Through bores 42 are provided in the raised region 48 of the wall mount member 12 for allowing same to be mounted by means of screws to a wall 16. As shown in Figure 1 , the lateral sides or flanks 44 of the wall mount member 12 further includes curved generally J-shaped lower regions 27 and planar upper regions 29.

As shown in Figure 5, the curtain rail support 22 and, in particular, the base portion 28 thereof is slidable upwards and downwards in the guide rail track. This is possible after urging a remote end 50 of the curtain rail support 22 upwards against, for example, a curtain's weight thereby ensuring dislodgement of the protrusion 26 from an aperture 20. When the remote end 50 is urged upwardly, a longitudinally extending axis of the generally planar raised intermediate region 48 is angled relative to a longitudinally extending axis of the receiving face 18 and abutment is effected between the flank lower regions 27 and the stop 34. As a result, abutment is simultaneously effected between the upper regions 29 of the flanks 44 and the receiving face 18 and the protrusion is consequently set free from a specific aperture 20.

Thereafter, the article connecting means 24 can be slid downwardly or upwardly along solid planar portions 19 disposed between the apertures 20 of the receiving face 18 until a suitable article elevation is reached where the article connecting means 24 can engage a further selected aperture 20. As a result, the generally planar upper surface 48 is then aligned parallel to the receiving face 18. In comparison, and as shown in Figure 6, when no upward force is applied to end 50, gravity ensures that abutment is effected between flank lower regions 27 and the solid planar portions 19, and, as a result, abutment is simultaneously effected between upper regions 29 of the flanks 44 and the stop 34. Gravity together with perhaps a slight movement of the remote end 50 of the curtain rail support 22 ensures that the protrusion 26 slides over the solid planar portions 19 until it slips and locks into an adjacent aperture 20. Turning now to Figures 7 to 12, which depict a second embodiment of the invention, wherein the features of the adjustable wall bracket arrangement 100 to a large degree correspond with the features of the adjustable wall bracket arrangement 10 shown in Figures 1 to 8.

The adjustable wall bracket arrangement 100 includes a wall mount member 112 having a wall mount face 114 to be operatively mounted against a wall 11 6 and a planar receiving face 118 having engagement means 120 from which an article to be suspended 122, in this case a curtain rail support, can depend. It will also be appreciated that any of a variety of curtain rail supports may be used as articles 122 with arrangement 100. Arrangement 100 also includes article connecting means 124 in the form of a protrusion 126 connected to and projecting away from a base portion 128 of the article 122. The protrusion 126 is releasably engageable with the receiving face 118 via the engagement means 120 so as to allow the article's mounting position to be selectively adjusted to any of a plurality of different positions relative to the length of the wall mount face 114.

It will be understood that in other embodiments of the invention the protrusion 126, instead of being of unitary construction or integrally formed with the base portion 128, may even be connectable thereto by of means various ways known in the art such as welding or moulding.

As shown in Figures 7, 8, 11 , and 12 the engagement means 120 is in the form of a linear or longitudinally extending array of equidistantly spaced apart identically shaped apertures. The apertures 120 extend along part of the length of the receiving face 118 and each aperture 120 provides a different mounting position or elevation. Any of the apertures 120 may be selected by a user for engagement with the protrusion 124. It is preferred, but not a necessity, that the protrusion 126 takes a shape complementary to the shape of the apertures 120. As depicted in these Figures, each aperture is identical to the other and has an elongate rectangular slot-like shape. It is to be understood that the apertures may take a variety of different shapes and distances between them may vary. Similarly, it will be appreciated that the wall mount member 112 and the corresponding base portion 128 may have a shape and configuration or outline other that the generally rectangular shape and configuration shown in the drawings. It is, for example, envisaged that in an alternative embodiment of the invention they may have a square shape.

To ensure that suitable movement space 130 is provided for maneuvering the protrusion 126 into and out of engagement with any of the mounting member 112's apertures 120, the wall mount member 112 is provided with spacer means 1 32.

The spacer means 132 defines a stop 134 a distance away from the receiving face 118 so as to define the movement space 130. The movement space 130 is thus formed between the receiving face 118, spacer means 132 and the stop 134. Accordingly, protrusion 126 can be maneuvered upward and downward in the space 130 and laterally into and out of engagement with any of the apertures 120.

As best shown in Figure 8, the spacer means 132 consists of two side walls 136 which stand proud of the receiving face 118 and extends along each peripheral lateral side of said face 118. On the other hand, the stop 134 consists of two flanges 140 which project inwardly from a top 138 of each side wall 136 in a direction towards a lengthwise axis of the receiving face 118 such that a guide rail track is defined between the receiving face 118, respective side walls 136 and flanges 140. Lateral sides or flanks 144 of the base portion 128 fall in the same plane and define steps which facilitate slidable engagement with the guide rail track. The base portion 128 further includes a generally planar upper surface or raised region 148 which, in use, is positionable between flanges 140 so that lateral sides 144 can slide along the guide rail track while being bordered by stop 134 and receiving face 118 respectively. Through bores 142 are provided in an upper portion of the wall mount member 112 for allowing same to be mounted by means of screws to a wall 11 6. As shown in Figure 11 , the curtain rail support 122 and, in particular, the base portion 128 thereof is slidable upwards and downwards in the guide rail track. This is possible after urging a remote end 150 of the curtain rail support 122 upwards against, for example, a curtain's weight thereby ensuring dislodgement of the protrusion 126 from an aperture 120.

When the remote end 150 is urged upwardly, a longitudinally extending axis of the generally planar raised intermediate region 148 is angled relative to a longitudinally extending axis of the receiving face 118 and abutment is effected between flank lower regions 127 and the stop 134. As a result, abutment is simultaneously effected between upper regions 129 of the flanks 144 and the receiving face 118 and the protrusion is consequently set free from a specific aperture 120.

Thereafter, the article connecting means 124 can be slid downwardly or upwardly along solid planar portions 119 disposed between the apertures 120 of the receiving face 118 until a suitable article elevation is reached where the article connecting means 124 can engage a further selected aperture 120. As a result, the generally planar upper surface 148 is then aligned parallel to the receiving face 118.

In comparison, and as shown in Figure 12, when no upward force is applied to end 150, gravity ensures that abutment is effected between flank lower regions 127 and the solid planar portions 119, and, as a result, abutment is simultaneously effected between upper regions 129 of the flanks 144 and the stop 134. Gravity together with perhaps a slight movement of the remote end 150 of the curtain rail support 122 ensures that the protrusion 126 slides over the solid planar portions 119 until it slips and locks into an adjacent aperture 120.

Although not shown in the drawings it will be appreciated that an alternative adjustable wall bracket arrangement where the article connecting means connected or connectable to the article be it in the form of a curtain rail support or the like comprises a spacer and a plurality of apertures defined in a receiving face of the article connecting means, also fall within the spirit and scope of the invention. In such an embodiment of the invention, the wall mount member then comprises at least one protrusion adapted for slidable engagement with the apertures in the receiving face of the article connecting means.

Any of the adjustable wall bracket arrangements described herein and/or any of their components, be it article connecting means or wall mount members is typically manufactured from a plastic material capable of being moulded into suitable shape. Alternatively, the adjustable wail bracket arrangement described herein may be manufactured from a metal, metal alloy or other suitable sturdy material A real problem was identified in respect of methods and associated equipment available in the marketplace for ensuring curtains or drapes are not only hung in a tidy and neat way but also easily adjustable to a enhance the look thereof even when hung in buildings where there is disparity between floor and ceiling level.

The applicant believes that the adjustable wall bracket arrangement 10, 100 according to this invention and the method of using same is able to, at least in part, address the above problem by providing an effective and easy to use alternative to existing wall mounting fixtures.

Claims

An adjustable wall bracket arrangement for selectively adjusting the elevation of an article suspended therefrom, the adjustable wall bracket arrangement comprising: a wall mount member having a wall mount face to be mounted against a wall and a receiving face having an array of longitudinally arranged spaced apart apertures, which extend along at least part of the length of the receiving face; and article connecting means which is integrally formed with or connectable to the article and releasably engageable with any selected aperture in the array thereby to allow the article's mounting position to be selectively adjusted, when required, to a different position relative to the length of the wall mount face.

The adjustable wall bracket arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the article connecting means comprises at least one protrusion which projects from a base portion of the article.

The adjustable wall bracket arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the wall mount member includes spacer means defining a stop a distance away from the receiving face such that movement space is defined between the receiving face and the stop, the movement space allowing the article connecting means to be laterally movable relative to the receiving face.

The adjustable wall bracket arrangement of claim 3, wherein the spacer means comprises a side wall which stands proud of the receiving face and extends longitudinally along each lateral edge of the receiving face.

The adjustable wall bracket arrangement of claim 3, wherein the stop comprises a flange which projects inwardly from a top of each side wall towards a lengthwise axis the receiving face such that a guide rail track is defined between the respective side walls, flanges and the receiving face.

The adjustable wall bracket arrangement of claim 2, wherein the base portion of the article, in order to facilitate sliding ability of the article connecting means relative to the receiving face, is stepped along the length thereof to define two flanks lying in the same plane on opposite sides of a raised intermediate region.

The adjustable wall bracket arrangement of claim 6, wherein the flanks, in order to facilitate releasable engagement of the at least one protrusion relative to any of the apertures, comprise lower regions which extend beyond the position of the protrusion.

The adjustable wall bracket arrangement of claim 7, wherein the lower regions terminate in bends, which, when the article connecting means is operatively positioned in an aperture, curve towards the receiving face.

The adjustable wall bracket arrangement of claim 10 or 11 , wherein the article connecting means comprises an elongate J-shaped protrusion which projects from a bottom edge of the raised intermediate region.

An adjustable wall bracket arrangement for selectively adjusting the elevation of an article suspended therefrom, the adjustable wall bracket arrangement comprising: a wall mount member having a wall mount face to be mounted against a wall and a base portion having at least one protrusion which, in use, projects away from the wall; and article connecting means, integrally formed with or connectable to the article and comprising a receiving face in which is defined an array of longitudinally arranged spaced apart apertures extending along at least part of the length of the receiving face, any of the apertures being releasably engageable with the at least one protrusion thereby to allow the article's mounting position to be selectively adjusted, when required, to a different position relative to the length of the wall mount face.

1 1 . The adjustable wail bracket arrangement of claim 10, wherein the base portion defines an elongate J-shaped protrusion which projects away from a bottom edge of a recessed intermediate region of the base portion.

12. The adjustable wail bracket arrangement of claim 10, wherein the article connecting means includes spacer means defining a stop a distance away from the receiving face such that movement space is defined between the receiving face and the stop, which movement space allows the article connecting means to be laterally movable relative to the wall mount member.

13. The adjustable wail bracket arrangement of claim 12, wherein the spacer means comprises a side wall which stands proud of the receiving face and extends longitudinally along each lateral edge of the receiving face.

14. The adjustable wall bracket arrangement of claim 13, wherein the stop comprises a flange which projects inwardly from a top of each side wall towards a lengthwise axis of the receiving face such that a guide rail track is defined between the respective side walls, flanges and the receiving face.

15. The adjustable wail bracket arrangement of claim 10, wherein the base portion, in order to facilitate sliding ability of the article connecting means relative to the base portion, is stepped along its length to define two flanks lying in the same plane, but raised relative to and on opposite sides of the recessed intermediate region.

1 6. The adjustable wail bracket arrangement of claim 15, wherein the flanks, in order to facilitate releasable engagement of the at least one protrusion relative to any of the apertures, comprise lower regions which extend beyond the position of the protrusion.

17. The adjustable wall bracket arrangement of claim 16, wherein the lower regions terminate in bends, which, when the at least one protrusion is operatively positioned in an aperture, curve towards the receiving face.

18. The adjustable wail bracket arrangement of any of the preceding claims, wherein the article is a curtain rail, curtain rail support, curtain fixture, drape fixture, shelf, supporting rack, artwork or framework. A method for adjusting elevation of an article suspended from an adjustable wall bracket arrangement, the method comprising: handling a wall mount member of the adjustable wall bracket arrangement, which wall mount member comprises a wall mount face and a receiving face having an array of longitudinally arranged spaced apart apertures, which apertures extend along at least part of the length of the receiving face; mounting the wall mount face to abut a wall; and releasably engaging an article connecting means, integrally formed with or connectable to the article, with any selected aperture in the array so as to allow the article's mounting position to be selectively adjusted, when required, to a different position relative to the length of the wall mount face.

The method of claim 19, including: urging an end of the article, which end is remote from the article connecting means upwardly against the weight of the article so that a longitudinally extending axis of a generally planar raised intermediate region of the article connecting means is slanted relative to a longitudinally extending axis of the receiving face thereby effecting abutment between lower regions of flanks on opposite sides of the raised intermediate region and a stop defined remote from the receiving face and, in so doing, also effecting abutment between upper regions of the flanks and the receiving face to set the article connecting means free from a first aperture; and thereafter, sliding the article connecting means downwardly or upwardly along solid planar portions disposed between the apertures of the receiving face until a suitable article elevation is reached where the article connecting means can engage a second aperture.