Abstract: A connector for use in assembling a shelving member and rack or frame configuration that does not require tools for assembly. The shelving member includes an end with at least two depending shafts spaced apart a predetermined distance apart. The frame includes at least two apertures spaced apart a corresponding predetermined distance. The connector is used to coupling the shelving member to the frame member. The connector has a body or bridging section with at least two depending prongs spaced apart a distance corresponding to the predetermined distance. Each of the prongs has an upper end and a lower end, an aperture extending at least partially therethrough. The aperture of each prong is sized to receive one shaft of the shelving member, such as in frictional engagement. The apertures in the frame are also sized to receive the prongs of the connector, The connector can be used to join the shelving member and the frame or rack.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for adjusting the relative position between a pair of elongate, tubular shafts using an adjustment mechanism having a wedge element operably moveable along a ramp by shifting of an actuator member. The adjustment mechanism is configured to reduce binding thereof by supporting the actuator member in more than one location to maintain desirable contact between the wedge element and the ramp and the inner wall of the one of the pair of shafts, providing for an increased range of movement of the wedge element along the ramp to prevent undesirable frictional engagement between the actuator member and the ramp, and by providing a stop to substantially maintain the wedge element from unintentionally withdrawing into the inner shaft and wedged therein.

Abstract: A collapsible laundry rack is provided that can be formed from a pair of collapsible legs and a plurality of cross members extending between the legs. A connector is provided between the cross members and the legs to secure the cross members relative to the legs. The connector is configured to allow for sequential assembly and disassembly of the cross members relative to the legs in order to simply assembly and disassembly operations.

Abstract: There is provided a method and apparatus for adjusting the relative position between a pair of elongate, tubular shafts using an adjustment mechanism having a wedge element operably moveable along a ramp by shifting of an actuator member. The adjustment mechanism is configured to reduce binding thereof by supporting the actuator member in more than one location to maintain desirable contact between the wedge element and the ramp and the inner wall of the one of the pair of shafts, providing for an increased range of movement of the wedge element along the ramp to prevent undesirable frictional engagement between the actuator member and the ramp, and by providing a stop to substantially maintain the wedge element from unintentionally withdrawing into the inner shaft and wedged therein.