Abstract: A tool suspension rack includes at least one first buckle groove longitudinally defined therein. The first buckle groove includes two buckling portion. At least one socket rack is partially and slidably received in the first buckle groove and laterally buckled into the two buckling portion. At least one end-piece is partially inserted into the at least one end of the tool suspension rack. A buckling hole is defined in a bottom of the at least one first buckle groove. The at least one end-piece includes a hook and a knob for operating the hook, wherein the hook is selectively engaged into the buckling hole. The knob for releasing the hook form the buckling hole extends toward the bottom surface of the tool suspension rack such that an operator presses the knob from the bottom surface.

Abstract: A mounting structure for a solar panel assembly, having a plurality of solar panels, includes a plurality of vertical support legs and a grid assembly. The grid assembly includes a plurality of north-south members and the east-west members. The plurality of north-south members include a plurality of elongated slots to allow attachment to the vertical support legs despite any manufacturing tolerances that may exist in the components. The plurality of east-west members include a plurality of elongated slots to allow attachment to the north-south members despite any manufacturing tolerances that may exist in the components.

Abstract: A jewelry case, easily assembled from a knock-down kit, with viewable spaces and removable sections to display and handle necklaces, bracelets, pendants, rings and the similar jewelry pieces. The case is made of a durable and transparent plastic including a top, back surface, bottom and front surfaces, a pair of end surfaces with apertures, multiple pull out racks having hook assemblies with a way to hold the jewelry, and a container and cubicle drawer for rings, pins, broaches, etc. so that the case may be filled with jewelry for display and storage. The case kit provides a flat, knock-down components package for easy and economical shipping, gifting and storage.

Abstract: An air supply apparatus for experimental husbandry equipments includes a frame having a plurality of cubicles formed by a support frame, and a container for containing and breading an experimental animal. The frame has an air supply pipeline comprising a main intake pipe and a main extraction pipe, and a branch intake pipe and a branch extraction pipe are installed between the two main pipes, wherein the branch intake pipe is interconnected with the main intake pipe, and the branch extraction pipe is interconnected to the main extraction pipe, and each branch pipe has a through hole formed at a position corresponsive to each cubicle and a joint for supplying air to the container, and the air supply pipeline has an adjusting device for adjusting the amount of supplied air, so that each container can obtain an equal amount of air.

Abstract: A storage system comprising: a cartridge, said cartridge including an upright having mounted to one side a plurality of guide blocks; a plurality of first drawer information means for providing information on at least one of position and movement of respective drawers; and a plurality of latch mechanisms, said system further comprising a plurality of drawers, each said drawer including: guide block engaging means extending in a depth direction of the drawer and mounting a first side of the drawer adjacent a respective guide block; second drawer information means disposed adjacent the first drawer information means; and at least one stop on the first side of the drawer for engaging with a said latch mechanism, wherein the latch mechanisms are electronically controllable, whereby access to the drawers can be controlled.

Abstract: A display rack including a support, one or more bracket attached to the support and merchandise supports, such as shelves, supported by each bracket. The support may be a vertical support and a plurality of bracket mounting locations may be spaced vertically along the support. Each bracket may include adjoined first and second beams. The beams may be adjoined proximate the inner ends and extend to free outer ends. Each beam may include a leading side which faces in a common forward clockwise or counterclockwise direction about the support. Each shelf may be secured with respect to the leading side of each beam and may extend from the leading side in the forward direction. The brackets and shelves may be configured to present merchandise entirely around the rack for improved merchandise visibility and accessibility.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for loading poultry supplied in supply stations located one above another at different heights into poultry holders placed in a loading station, wherein the device is provided with a frame, a first carriage movable on the side of the supply stations in vertical direction along the frame, a second carriage movable on the side of the loading stations in vertical direction along the frame and a transport element connected to the first and the second carriage, wherein the connection between the carriages and the associated end of the transport element is configured for relative rotation, wherein the connection between the transport element and either of the carriages is configured to allow a limited relative movement in horizontal direction and the first carriage is provided with a conveyor connecting to the supply stations for carrying the poultry onto the transport element in any position of the transport element.

Abstract: A milking parlor for animals comprising at least one milking stall arranged to receive an animal in a predetermined milking position, teat cups arranged to be used in milking the animal in the milking stall, a teat cup carrier arranged to store the teat cups in the milking stall when they are not used, and at least one robot arm provided with at least one gripping member arranged to grip a teat cup in the teat cup carrier and attach the teat cup on the teat of an animal in the milking stall. The teat cup carrier stores the teat cups in a storing area located at least partly in front of the front legs of the animal with respect to the direction of the animal when it stands in the predetermined milking position in the milking stall.

Abstract: A display assembly is provided with a base, and a plurality of receptacles supported by the base. Each of the plurality of receptacles is sized to receive a plurality of cards. Each of the plurality of receptacles has a distal end with an opening for display, receipt and removal of at least one of the plurality of cards and a proximal end to provide a limit to a depth of receipt for the plurality of cards within the receptacle. Each receptacle is oriented such that a direction from the distal end to the proximal end is angularly offset from vertical about a fore/aft axis relative to the base for customer access of at least one of the plurality of cards. Multiple arrays of receptacles are provided with a central array having a quantity of receptacles that is different than the other arrays to create a non-rectangular overall profile.

Abstract: The present invention provides a display system for flat articles generally including a rack, one or more carriers, and a plurality of flat articles. The rack comprises a plurality of vertical rack supports and a plurality of horizontal rack supports forming bays between the vertical rack supports. The one or more carriers have an upper mounting bracket, a lower mounting bracket, a pair of upright members, and at least one pair of support members, and are attached to upper and lower horizontal rack supports within each bay. The pair of upright members are coupled to each of the upper and lower mounting brackets in a horizontally spaced-apart manner, and the pair of support members extends between the pair of upright members in a vertically spaced-apart manner. The plurality of flat articles may be slidably engaged with the pair of support members so that a front surface is exposed for viewing.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for aligning a cover with an opening in a housing. The apparatus includes at least one hinge member securable to a housing and moveable between open and closed positions about a hinge axis, at least one attachment member for mounting a cover member to the moveable hinge member, and at least one alignment member for guiding the cover member into an aligned position when the cover member is moved with the hinge member towards the closed position, wherein the attachment member is adapted to allow the cover member to move in a perpendicular direction relative to the hinge axis.

Abstract: A double-walled drawer frame includes an inner wall and an outer wall that can be bonded to each other, preferably with adhesive. The inner wall has an inner wall bonding section, and the outer wall has an outer wall bonding section. The inner wall bonding section and the outer wall bonding section are arranged in the interior of the double-walled drawer frame in the assembly position, and can be bonded to each other for the bonding of the inner wall with the outer wall. The inner wall can be stably fixed in its position relative to the outer wall by a mechanical holding device that can be bonded to the inner wall bonding section and the outer wall bonding section.

Abstract: A system for quickly attaching and detaching a coat rod or cargo restraint system to the interior surfaces of an aircraft to optimize the limited space aboard an aircraft.

Abstract: The cup holder assembly adapted to retain an object includes a retainer formed of a flexible material. The retainer includes a first upper edge, a first bottom wall, and a first side wall. The first upper edge defines a first open end having a diameter larger than the diameter of the first bottom wall. The first side wall extends between the first bottom wall and the first upper edge to define a frustoconical shape. The first side wall deforms outwardly upon insertion of the object to provide frictional resistance to retain an upright orientation of the object.

Abstract: A shelf has a front edge with reduced vertical dimension whereby the shelf appears to be very thin when viewed from the front. The shelf includes opposite end portions that are configured to engage spaced apart vertical support surfaces to thereby support the shelf. The shelf includes a generally planar upper portion and a lower portion structure having a generally planar horizontal rear portion and an angled front portion that extends forwardly and upwardly to provide a thin front edge of the shelf.

Abstract: A support rack for holding a plurality of pans includes a first side frame including a first vertical support member and a second vertical support member, and a second side frame including a first vertical support member and a second vertical support member. A hinge assembly couples the first and second side frames and is operable to position the rack in a first position in which the first side frame and the second side frame are parallel and spaced a predetermined distance apart, a second position in which the first side frame and the second side frame are nonparallel, and a third position in which the first side frame and the second side frame are parallel but closer in proximity than the predetermined distance.

Abstract: A multi-purpose retractable drying station comprises a mounting bracket and an elongate main support beam extending from the mounting bracket, the elongate main support beam having a mounting pin that projects through the mounting bracket, the position of the mounting pin in said slots determining a position of the elongate main support beam. The station also comprises a plurality of transverse rods, parallel and spaced apart along the elongate main support beam and mounted thereto, and each transverse rod including a bar serving as a rack for drying articles thereon, the elongate main support beam retracting from a deployed horizontal position to a stowed vertical position.

Abstract: An article of furniture wherein two or more components of the article of furniture are connected by a barbed fastener that extends through bores formed in the components. Barbs project from the fasteners and engage an outer surface of the bores to prevent the fastener from backing out of the bores.

Abstract: A product divider has at least two material sections, which project from a main body and of which material sections at least one can be inserted into at least one first opening in a side wall of a shelf and the other material section can be inserted into at least one second shelf opening to fix the product divider in a shelf position, wherein the material section associated with the first shelf opening, has an outside length dimensioned such that, after its insertion into the first opening and subsequent movement of the product divider against the insertion direction to bring the other material section into an operative position relative to the second opening, the material section remains inserted into the first opening when the product divider has assumed the fixed shelf position.

Abstract: Apparatus for hanging articles including a central support member defining a shaft having a vertical axis. Item hanging members or arms extend radially from the central support member and are adapted to pivot thereabout to enable spacing between the arms in arcs surrounding the central support member. One or more of the arms may be telescopic in length to enable larger numbers and sizes of articles to be suspended from the arms. In addition, the apparatus may include a sleeve which may be slid over the arms and from which may depend one or more preferably non-destructive suspension devices such as magnetic clips for suspending comparatively small items such as socks. The apparatus may further include a pouch which may likewise be slid over one or more of the arms and which may hold sundries.