Wall-mounted Booklet Rack with Adjustable Partitions

This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/990,344, titled “WALL MOUNTED RACK,” filed on Feb. 20, 2025, the content of which, including the amendments thereof, is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of booklet storage, particularly to a wall-mounted booklet rack with adjustable partitions.

In the prior art, booklet racks, as common devices for storing various types of booklets (such as brochures, manuals, and reference materials), exhibit significant structural deficiencies, causing numerous inconveniences in practical use.

On one hand, most current booklet racks lack effective partition structures, resulting in all booklets being haphazardly stacked in the same space. When users return booklets after browsing, the absence of clear placement guidance often makes it difficult to return them to their original positions accurately, leading to the mixing and piling of different types and sizes of booklets. This chaotic state not only significantly increases the time and difficulty for other users to locate target booklets, reducing retrieval efficiency, but may also cause some booklets to be crushed or damaged due to disorderly stacking, compromising their integrity and lifespan. Additionally, it creates considerable challenges for management personnel in organizing and maintaining the racks, raising operational costs.

On the other hand, while some booklet racks address partitioning needs by incorporating partition plates molded integrally with the main frame, such partition structures have notable limitations. Since the partition plates are fixed to the frame, the sizes of the divided sections are unadjustable and cannot adapt flexibly to the varying widths of stored booklets. When the specifications of the booklets change, the fixed partition sizes either leave excessive space, causing booklets to wobble or topple, or prove too narrow to accommodate them, failing to meet diverse storage requirements. This not only reduces the rack's space utilization, wasting storage capacity, but also forces users to replace racks with different specifications for varied needs, increasing investment costs and falling short of practical flexibility and adaptability demands.

The present disclosure provides a wall-mounted booklet rack with adjustable partitions to address the issues outlined in the background.

To achieve the above object, the present disclosure adopts the following technical solution:

A wall-mounted booklet rack with adjustable partitions comprises a main frame, with a front plate, a back plate and a bottom plate enclosing to form an upward-opening U-shaped accommodating groove, wherein the front plate is provided with a plurality of sets of through holes along a length direction thereof, and the back plate is equipped with magnetic connection units corresponding to the through holes, as well as a suspension structure for fixing the main frame to a wall; and a plurality of detachable partition rods passing through the through holes and magnetically fixed to the magnetic connection units, dividing the accommodating groove into width-adjustable partitions.

A wall-mounted booklet rack with adjustable partitions comprises a main frame, with a front plate, a back plate and a bottom plate enclosing to form an upward-opening U-shaped accommodating groove, wherein the front plate is provided with a plurality of sets of through holes along a length direction thereof, and the back plate is provided with magnetic connection units corresponding to the through holes, as well as a suspension structure for fixing the main frame to a wall; and a plurality of detachable partition rods passing through the through holes and magnetically fixed to the magnetic connection units, dividing the accommodating groove into width-adjustable partitions. A front edge of the bottom plate adjacent to the front plate is lower than a rear edge of the bottom plate adjacent to the back plate, and the bottom plate is inclined at an angle of 5°-30°.

A wall-mounted booklet rack with adjustable partitions comprises a main frame, with a front plate, a back plate and a bottom plate enclosing to form an upward-opening U-shaped accommodating groove, wherein the front plate is provided with a plurality of sets of through holes along a length direction thereof, and the back plate is provided with a plurality of recesses corresponding to the through holes, and the recesses are spaced apart along a length direction of the back plate, with each recess coaxial to a corresponding through hole; and magnetic connection units disposed within the recesses; and wherein the back plate further comprises a suspension structure for fixing the main frame to a wall surface; and a plurality of detachable partition rods passing through the through holes and magnetically fixed to the magnetic connection units, dividing the accommodating groove into width-adjustable partitions. The beneficial effects of the present disclosure compared to the prior art are:

In the present disclosure, the U-shaped accommodating groove between the front plate and the back plate, in cooperation with the partition rod, can form clear partitions. The partition rod passes through the through hole of the front plate and inserts into the recess of the back plate. Magnetic positioning provided by the magnet enables quick creation of visible storage compartments, facilitating orderly classification and storage of booklets, thereby reducing user search and repositioning time. The partition rod inserts into the through hole and forms a detachable magnetic fixation with the magnet in the recess. Adjacent partition rods create separation boundaries within the U-shaped groove, with their spacing defining the width of the storage compartment. This allows flexible combination and fine-tuning according to booklet sizes without disassembling the bottom plate or replacing the main frame, accommodating booklets of different specifications and improving space utilization and device adaptability.

Reference signs: Main frame (); Front plate (); Back plate (); Bottom plate (); Accommodating groove (); Through hole (); Recess (); Magnet (); Hanging hole (); Partition rod ().

The technical solution in the embodiment of the present disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings. Obviously, the described embodiment is part of, rather than all of the embodiments of the present disclosure. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the present disclosure, its application or uses. Based on the embodiments in the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work belong to the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

It should be noted that the terminology used here is only for describing specific embodiments, and is not intended to limit exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be appreciated that when the terms “comprising” and/or “including” are used in this specification, they specify the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and/or combinations thereof.

Unless otherwise specified, the relative arrangement of components and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present disclosure. At the same time, it should be appreciated that for the convenience of description, the dimensions of various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn according to the actual scale relationship. Techniques, methods and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but in appropriate cases, they should be regarded as part of the authorization specification. In all the examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be interpreted as illustrative, and not as limiting. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar numbers and letters indicate similar items in the following drawings, therefore once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

In the present disclosure, addressing the issues in the prior art where booklet racks lack partition functionality—leading to disordered stacking, inefficient retrieval, susceptibility to crushing and damage, and the inability of some partitioned racks to flexibly adjust partition sizes to accommodate booklets of varying specifications—a wall-mounted booklet rack with adjustable partitions is provided. It consists of a main frame and partition rods. The main frame is composed of a front plate, a back plate, and a bottom plate, forming a U-shaped groove for placing booklets. The front plate is equipped with a plurality of through holes, while the back plate has recesses with embedded magnets at corresponding positions. The partition rods, made of iron, can pass through the front plate's through holes and be magnetically fixed by the recessed magnets, thereby forming freely adjustable partitions within the U-shaped groove. This structure allows flexible partition arrangement based on booklet specifications, enabling orderly classification, easy retrieval, and effective prevention of mixing, tipping, and crushing damage, while improving space utilization and management efficiency. Below, embodiments of the wall-mounted booklet rack with adjustable partitions will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in, the wall-mounted booklet rack with adjustable partitions in this embodiment includes a main frameand partition rods. The main frameconsists of an integrally formed front plate, back plate, and bottom plate. The front plateand back plateare arranged parallel and opposite to each other in the vertical direction, while the bottom plateis fixedly connected to the bottom ends of both the front plateand the back plate. These three components enclose an upward-opening U-shaped accommodating groove. The accommodating groovesupports booklets stored vertically inside it through the bottom plate, while the vertical restraint provided by the front plateand back plateprevents the booklets from tipping over.

In other embodiments (not shown), the front plate, back plateand bottom plateof the main frameadopt a modular and detachable design to enhance transportation convenience and component replacement flexibility. Specifically, the bottom edge of the front platefeatures a strip-shaped insertion slot along its length, with a cross-section shaped like an inverted T. The front edge of the bottom plateis correspondingly equipped with a T-shaped insertion strip that matches the slot. The two achieve detachable connection through insertion, with a fitting clearance of ≤0.2 mm after insertion to ensure no noticeable wobbling post-assembly. The rear edge of the bottom platehas upward-protruding clasps (e.g., elastic hooks), while the bottom edge of the back plateis correspondingly provided with clasp slots that match the clasps. The clasp engagement depth is 3.5 mm, and pressing the elastic end of the clasp unlocks it, enabling quick disassembly and assembly of the bottom plateand back plate. This modular design allows the main frame to be disassembled for packaging and transportation, reducing packaging volume compared to a monolithic structure. Moreover, if a component (e.g., worn through holes in the front plate or a deformed bottom plate) is damaged, only the corresponding module needs replacement instead of the entire main frame. Additionally, by swapping bottom plates of different lengths or front/back plates of varying heights, the rack can quickly adapt to larger or smaller booklet storage needs, expanding its application scope. The assembled main frame forms a U-shaped accommodating groove through the aforementioned connection structures, with structural strength comparable to the integrally formed version, still meeting the load-bearing requirements for booklet storage.

Referring to, the bottom plateis inclined forward, with its front edge adjacent to the front platelower than its rear edge adjacent to the back plate, forming an elevation angle of 5°-30° with the horizontal plane. This inclined structure is achieved through integral molding or welding between the bottom plate, front plate, and back plate, with rounded transitions at the joints to avoid stress concentration. When a booklet is placed upright on the inclined bottom plate, the forward-low and rear-high tilt of the bottom plate causes the bottom of the booklet adjacent to the front plateto sit lower, while the bottom adjacent to the back platesits higher. This height difference naturally exposes the booklet's cover at the opening of the accommodating groove, enhancing the visibility of the cover information and facilitating quick identification by users. Additionally, the inclined bottom plateprovides guidance for booklet repositioning: when a user places the booklet back into the U-shaped groove, it slides down along the slope and automatically rests against the front plate, aiding in orderly storage and reducing the difficulty of partition management.

As shown in, the front plate, the back plateand the bottom plateare all made of acrylic material. The front plate, the back plateand the bottom plateare all rectangular flat structures. The length direction of the front plateand the back plateis defined as the horizontal direction parallel to the long side of the bottom plate. The front plateis equidistantly provided with a plurality of circular through holesalong its length direction, with the axis of each through holeperpendicular to the plate surface of the front plate. The bore diameter Rof the through holeis 5 mm, which accommodates the insertion requirements of the partition rod, ensuring smooth passage while controlling the wobble amplitude of the partition rodafter insertion through reasonable clearance. On the inner side of the back platefacing the accommodating groove, cylindrical recessesare provided corresponding to the axial extension lines of each through hole, matching the bore diameter of the through holes. The recessesare spaced along the length direction of the back plate. Each recesscontains a magnetic connection unit, which, in the preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, is a magnet. Each magnetis configured as a cylinder matching the shape of the recessand is fixedly embedded within the recess. The depth of the recessis greater than the thickness of the magnet. For example, the depth Dof the recessis set to 5 mm, while the thickness Dof the magnetis set to 2 mm, creating a reserved gap of 3 mm in the recess. This gap forms an engagement chamber for the partition rod, ensuring stable placement and preventing slippage or detachment after the partition rodis inserted into the recess.

In some embodiments, the magnetcan be fixedly connected to the recessthrough various fastening methods. Specifically, an interference fit assembly can be employed, where the outer peripheral size of the magnetis slightly larger than the inner wall size of the recess(with an interference amount controlled within the range of 0.05-0.1 mm). By press-fitting, a tight interlock is formed between the two, utilizing the radial constraint force generated by the elastic deformation of the material to achieve fixation. Alternatively, structural adhesives (such as epoxy-based adhesives) can be used for bonding. Before applying the adhesive, the inner wall of the recessand the outer surface of the magnetshould undergo degreasing treatment. After applying the adhesive, the magnetis pressed into the recessto a preset depth. Alternatively, an annular protrusion is arranged on the inner wall of the recessand correspondingly an annular groove is arranged on the outer periphery of the magnet. A snap connection is achieved through the engagement of the protrusion and the groove, with the slight elastic deformation of the magnetitself facilitating the snap-fit during assembly, ensuring both secure fixation and ease of future maintenance or replacement. Regardless of the installation method, it is essential to ensure that the magnetdoes not loosen or shift due to the insertion/removal forces of the partition rodor external vibrations during long-term use, thereby stably maintaining the magnetic adsorption effect on the partition rod.

Please refer to. A plurality of partition rodsare all made of metal material. In the preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, the partition rodis configured as an iron cylindrical partition rod with a diameter Rof 4.5 mm and a length of 40 mm. Its surface is treated with zinc plating, chrome plating, or anti-rust coating to prevent corrosion and extend service life. During use, the partition rodis inserted backward from the through holeof the front plate, with its end embedded into the recessof the back plateand fixed by magnetic adsorption from the magnet(see). By adding, removing, or moving the partition rodsat different through holes, the U-type accommodating groovecan be divided into a plurality of adjustable-width partition intervals. The width of each partition interval is jointly defined by two adjacent partition rods, allowing this design to accommodate booklets of varying widths.

In other embodiments (not shown), the through holesand recessesare not limited to a single horizontal level on the front plateand back plate. Instead, a plurality of rows of through holesand recessescan be arranged at different heights. By selecting through holesand recessesat varying heights for installing the partition rods, multi-level adjustment of partition height can be achieved.

In other embodiments (not shown), the magnetic fixation method between the partition rodand the main framecan be replaced with a mechanical snap-fit fixation. Specifically, the back plateis provided with sliding rail grooves spaced along the length direction at positions corresponding to the through holes. The cross-section of these grooves is dovetail-shaped or T-shaped. The ends of the partition rodare integrated with an elastic snap-fit assembly, which specifically includes a spring-loaded push-type latch and a locking protrusion adapted to the shape of the sliding rail groove. When the partition rodpasses through the through hole, its end is inserted into the sliding rail groove of the back plate. At this point, the latch is compressed and retracts. Once the locking protrusion aligns with the preset snap position in the sliding rail groove, the spring pushes the latch to pop out, completing the mechanical interlock. To adjust the position, pressing the exposed latch release button at the end of the partition rod with a finger disengages the locking protrusion from the snap position, allowing the partition rodto slide along the sliding rail groove or be completely removed. This method replaces magnetic fixation with mechanical snap-fit fixation, maintaining the stability of each partition in the booklet rack and reducing the risk of partition roddetachment.

As shown in, in the preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, the back plateis equipped with a suspension structure for fixing the main frameto a wall. Specifically, two hanging holesare symmetrically arranged adjacent to the upper edge of the back plate. These hanging holesare compatible with wall-mounting components (such as expansion bolts or preset hooks). During installation, the main framecan be suspended and fixed to the building wall by passing the hanging components through the hanging holes. This suspended arrangement removes the main framefrom ground support, preventing dust accumulation at the bottom from contaminating the booklets and maintaining a clean storage environment. Additionally, it eliminates interference from ground obstructions during booklet retrieval or placement, improving operational convenience. Moreover, the symmetrical distribution of the two hanging holesevenly disperses the load of the main frame and booklets to the wall anchor points, preventing structural deviation caused by long-term suspension. This ensures the positioning stability of the partition rodand maintains the design accuracy of each partition throughout its usage cycle.

In other embodiments (not shown), a transparent label plate slot can be added to the outer surface of the front plate. Specifically, label plate slots corresponding to each partition are arranged on the outer surface of the front plate. These slots are open snap-fit structures that can accommodate label plates indicating booklet categories. The visual labels intuitively display the contents stored in each partition, helping users quickly locate target booklets and improving partition identification and management efficiency.

In summary, the present disclosure achieves the following technical effects:

In the present disclosure, the U-shaped accommodating groovebetween the front plateand the back plate, in cooperation with the partition rod, can form clear partitions. The partition rodpasses through the through holeof the front plate and inserts into the recessof the back plate. Through magnetic positioning provided by the magnet, it can quickly generate visible storage compartments, enabling orderly classified storage of booklets and reducing user search and repositioning time. The partition rodis inserted into the through holeand forms a detachable magnetic fixation with the magnetin the recess. Adjacent partition rodscreate separation boundaries within the U-shaped groove, with their spacing defining the width of the storage compartment. This allows flexible combination and fine-tuning according to booklet sizes without disassembling the bottom plate or replacing the frame, accommodating booklets of different specifications and improving space utilization and device adaptability.

In the description of the present disclosure, it should be appreciated that directional terms such as “front, rear, up, down, left, right”, “horizontal, vertical, perpendicular, horizontal” and “top, bottom” etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present disclosure and simplifying the description. In the absence of a contrary explanation, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present disclosure; the directional terms “inside, outside” refer to the inside and outside relative to the contour of each component itself.

For the convenience of description, spatial relative terms such as “on . . . ”, “above . . . ”, “on the upper surface of . . . ”, “upper” etc. may be used here to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature with other devices or features as shown in the drawings. It should be appreciated that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation other than the orientation described in the drawings. For example, if the device in the drawing is inverted, the device described as “above other devices or structures” or “on other devices or structures” will subsequently be positioned as “below other devices or structures” or “under other devices or structures”. Thus, the exemplary term “above” can include both “above” and “below” orientations. The device can also be positioned in other different ways (rotateddegrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used here should be interpreted accordingly.

In addition, it should be noted that the use of terms such as “first”, “second” etc. to define components is for the convenience of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure and is not intended to limit the present disclosure. For those skilled in the art, the present disclosure can have various modifications and changes. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.