Abstract: A rack display comprising a base having a front panel with a plurality of horizontal and vertical slots included thereon; left and right side panels extending from sides of the front panel; a back panel extending between the left and right side panels; and one or more shelf members including horizontal and vertical tabs. The shelf members are secured to the base by inserting the vertical and horizontal tabs within the vertical and horizontal slots respectively. The rack display is erected from a knockdown configuration by securing the shelf members to the front panel of the base via insertion of the horizontal and vertical tabs within the horizontal and vertical slots respectively.

Abstract: A rack has a frame and a plurality of shelves. Each shelf has an enclosing frame member that has two first sides connected by two second sides, a connecting bar that connects the first sides at about the center of the first sides, a plurality of slots provided on the inner surfaces of the second sides, and a plurality of slats, each slat having opposing ends that are fitted into opposing slots at the second sides, and with each slat being connected to the connecting bar. At least one connector is provided for removably connecting each shelf to a portion of the frame.

Abstract: A U-shaped adjustable shelving system comprised of a plurality of interconnecting shelf sections including a back shelf section, a right side shelf section and a left side shelf section. The right and left side shelf sections are coupled to the back shelf section with a sliding dovetail arrangement so as to allow adjustment of the right and left side shelf sections relative to the back shelf section in order to change the width of the adjustable shelving system. The back shelf section is adjustable in length to substantially match the width of the space in which the shelving system is to be installed. The adjustable shelving system includes support risers for self-supporting the shelving system above a surface. The adjustable shelf can be easily installed into a variety of cabinets, and allows access to small containers, such as those for herbs and spices.

Abstract: A modular merchandiser and system with a frame of vertical posts and horizontal bars is carried on legs and carries grid elements sandwiching an indicia panel. Adjacent merchandiser panels can be linearly, perpendicularly or angularly (from about 10° to 350°) joined, and placed on the front end or other positions in various locations to carry various product on novel, height adjustable accessories and merchandising effects. Various parts of the merchandiser and the accessories therefor may be obtained in a first financial transaction (lease or sale) and others in subsequent financial transactions to update the same. Supporting special software can be similarly obtained and used to achieve uniform displays by using the included indicia panel. The system permits easier, less expensive, less wasteful, faster, and more environmentally friendly updating of the merchandiser, accessories, frame and grid portions separately.

Abstract: A method for constructing a shelf assembly in a locker comprising the steps of: inserting a first sidewall having a transverse slot between upper and lower ends of the sidewall and an inner shoulder at the upper end of the sidewall in the locker against a sidewall of the locker; inserting a second sidewall having a transverse slot located between the upper and lower ends of the sidewall in the locker higher than the first sidewall and holding the second sidewall at that higher position while a first shelf is inserted at an angle with side edges of the shelf generally aligned with the slots; lowering the second sidewall and the first shelf with the side edges engaged in the slots; and, once the lower ends of the sidewalls are firmly supported on a bottom of the locker, inserting the second shelf on the shoulders of the sidewalls.

Abstract: A refrigerator shelf is provided that includes a carrier plate and overflow protection. The carrier plate has a top side with a middle region for standing containers, with the overflow protection arranged around the middle region. The overflow protection includes, in a first portion, a hydrophobic layer on the carrier plate and, in a second portion which adjoins the first portion, a frame element.

Abstract: A knock-down shelving unit is composed of four identical short panels, each having a slot extending perpendicularly from the middle of one edge to an inner end half way across the panel, and at least four longer panels, each having three similar slots. The parts of the panels extending from the inner ends of the slots to the opposite edges serve as connecting elements. The panels are interlocked by engaging the slots and connecting elements to form a lattice. In the lattice, where an end of a panel meets the end of another panel, a tongue formed on the end of each panel fits a recess formed in the end of the other panel. In an eight panel shelving unit, only two kinds of panels are required. In a shelving unit composed of ten or more panels, only three kinds of panels are required.

Abstract: Display pedestals comprise at least one generally planar horizontal support member which is hollow, and at least one vertical column. The top surface and/or the bottom surface of the support member has least one depression or at least one projection, and at least one vertical column fits to the depression or projection. The interior volume of the hollow support member is filled with air or with a foamed polymeric or metallic material.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to pieces of furniture for housing electronic devices and that give the appearance of being permanently built into a wall. The pieces of furniture comprise panels which can easily be removed and which house and hide wires of electronic devices, giving the appearance that the wires are housed beyond the wall. Additionally, the pieces of furniture are designed to have electronic devices mounted thereon with little mounting (i.e., studs are unnecessary) or no mounting to secure the piece of furniture onto the wall.

Abstract: A modular furniture system is provided. The system includes surface members, junctions, and connectors. Each connector has two engagement portions. The surface members and junctions each include one or more channels for receiving a connector, the channels are shaped to slidingly attach with an engagement portion of a connector. The channels are positioned so that the connectors being used to interconnect a surface member to a junction or a surface member to another surface member to assemble the modular furniture system.

Abstract: A modular shelving system comprises a first upright, a second upright, first and second rails, and a rail spanner. The first upright includes a first body and a first cleat having a base portion secured in the first body. The second upright includes a second body and a second cleat having a base portion secured in the second body. Each of the first and second rails defines an upper cleat hole and a lower cleat hole. The first cleat of the first upright is slidably received in the upper and lower cleat holes of the first rail, and the second cleat of the second upright is slidably received in the upper and lower cleat holes of the second rail. The rail spanner extends between the first and second rails and includes first and second retaining claws each connected to the rail spanner.

Abstract: A roof assembly for a storage car includes a supporting element, a pair of first fixing elements, a pair of second fixing elements, and four connecting elements. The pair of first fixing elements and the pair of second fixing elements engage and cover around the periphery of the supporting element. Two of the four connecting elements are mounted at two opposite ends of each of the first fixing elements. Therefore, a storage cart including a frame and holes does not need to install or form additional supports for connecting with the roof assembly. Fasteners can pass through the holes of the storage cart and engage with the connecting elements to cause the roof assembly securely connected with the storage cart.

Abstract: A rack has a frame and a plurality of shelves. Each shelf has an enclosing frame member that has two first sides connected by two second sides, a connecting bar that connects the first sides at about the center of the first sides, a plurality of slots provided on the inner surfaces of the second sides, and a plurality of slats, each slat having opposing ends that are fitted into opposing slots at the second sides, and with each slat being connected to the connecting bar. At least one connector is provided for removably connecting each shelf to a portion of the frame.

Abstract: An auxiliary transport unit is provided in particular for pallets, wherein the pallets include a loading base which, during transport, is oriented substantially horizontally. The auxiliary transport unit has a supporting device which, during transport, extends substantially in the vertical direction. The auxiliary transport unit also includes a connecting device which connects the supporting device to at least one first, lower pallet. The auxiliary transport unit also has a holding device which is connected to the supporting device. The holding device is provided for holding at least one second pallet vertically spaced from the at least one first pallet.

Abstract: A cable rack arm and support system suitable for underground power and communication service is made from a non-metallic polymer that will not rust or corrode. The cable rack arm is adapted for mounting to existing underground stanchions or for stanchions of a more modern design. Each cable rack arm is securely mounted to the stanchion. Each cable rack arm then supports one or more cables in cable rests or saddles molded atop the arm, thus keeping the cables accessibly organized in a manhole, tunnel or vault. Plastic cable ties may be used to secure the cables to the cable rack arms. Nonmetallic pins may also be used to secure the cable rack arms to the stanchions. The stanchions may be made of nonmetallic composite material that includes a fiberglass cross-layered knitted apertured mat for increased strength.

Abstract: A shelving system that is assembled without the use of any hardware includes a first side panel extending in a vertical direction and including a first slot and a second slot that extend in a substantially horizontal direction. A second side panel is substantially parallel to the first side panel and includes a third slot opposite the first slot and a fourth slot opposite the second slot. A first shelf includes a first tongue and a second tongue. The first tongue defines a first key slot and the second tongue defines a second key slot. The first tongue extends through the first slot and the second tongue extends through the second slot to couple the first shelf, the first side panel and the second side panel. A first key is positioned within the first key slot and a second key is positioned within the second key slot.

Abstract: Some embodiments of a display apparatus can present a variety of products or images of available products in an appealing manner that draws attention from consumers. In particular circumstances, the display apparatus may be readily changed by a store worker from a first configuration to a second configuration having a different appearance. For example, the display apparatus may include a generally rigid frame that receives a decorative, external sheathing in a toolless manner. Such a configuration can be useful, for example, for endcap display fixtures that are positioned at the end of store aisles, thereby providing an opportunity to promptly change the appearance of one or more endcaps and the products exhibited thereon.

Abstract: A collapsible equipment rack is described. In one or more implementations, a rack is comprised of a collapsible leg assembly and removable shelving that attaches to the collapsible leg assembly. The collapsible leg assembly is configured to form a supportive stand that supports the removable shelving, which extends away from the collapsible leg assembly and is configured to hold equipment upright. In one or more implementations, the removable shelving may be removed from the rack and the collapsible leg assembly may be folded into a closed position. In the closed position, legs of the collapsible leg assembly are drawn substantially together and are disposed substantially parallel, one leg to another.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed towards expandable storage units. Such units may be in a form of shelving units or closets. A closet in accordance with the disclosed subject matter comprises two side walls with at least two fixed shelves extending there between and an extension assembly associated with a respective side wall and comprising a support wall fixed with at least one retractable shelf and slidingly supported by a shelf opening configured at the respective side wall. The arrangement is such that the support is displaceable about a substantially vertical plain with respect to the respective side wall, between a retracted position extending near the respective side wall, and an extracted position wherein the support wall is displaced away from the respective side wall.

Abstract: A shelf includes a rear frame, two side frames pivotally mounted on two opposite ends of the rear frame respectively, two connecting frames each detachably mounted on the rear frame and each located between the two side frames to locate the two side frames, and at least one placement board mounted between and supported by the rear frame and the two side frames. Thus, the shelf can be folded to have a smaller volume so as to decrease the cost of packaging, storage and transportation of the shelf.

Abstract: A sectional rack includes at least four vertical supports, at least two shelves, and a plurality of clamping members. Each of the vertical supports includes two laterally juxtaposed posts. Each of the clamping members defines a vertically extended receiving recess and has two wing portions laterally extended from two opposite lateral edges of an open side of the receiving recess. The receiving recess is sized for one post of the vertical support to partially set therein, allowing the clamping member to assemble to the vertical support. Each of the shelves is provided at each of four corners with an outward-opened C-shaped clamping member for tightly fitting around and thereby pushing the two wing portions of the clamping member toward each other for firmly clamping the post in the receiving recess, so that the four corners of the shelf are firmly connected to the posts of the four vertical supports.

Abstract: A sectional rack includes at least four vertical supports, at least two shelves, and a plurality of clamping members. Each vertical support includes two laterally juxtaposed left and right posts, and a plurality of connecting members connected to between the two posts. Each clamping member defines a vertically extended receiving recess, which has two wing portions formed at two ends of an open side thereof, and is sized for one post of the vertical support to partially set therein, allowing the clamping member to assemble to the vertical support. The shelves are respectively provided at four corners with an outward-opened C-shaped clamping member each for tightly fitting around and thereby pushing the two wing portions of the clamping member toward each other to firmly clamp the post in the receiving recess, so that the four corners of the shelves are firmly connected to the posts of the four vertical supports.

Abstract: A stocked product sensing system that can be used with a product display, displaying product items on one or more shelves thereof, to determine the level of product availability and/or configuration of product items on one or more shelves of the product display. According to one embodiment of this invention, the stocked product sensing system utilizes capacitive sensing at the shelf-level. According to another embodiment of this invention, the stocked product sensing system utilizes optical sensing at the shelf-level. The stocked product sensing system of this invention may utilize a store-level management system and/or a central management system and generate low stock alarms based on user-defined criteria in a software system.

Abstract: A demountable shelving unit with welded crossbar supports, open-channel upright supports, and channel support features. The welded crossbar supports and diagonal supports are slidably received within open-channel upright supports. Upper and lower crossbar supports include upright insertion blocks that are captured within the upright supports and horizontal connectors that extend through slots in the upright supports to connect two upright supports together to form an end unit. Shelf units are connected between two end units to create an assembled shelf. For a typical shelving unit, only eight bolts are needed to assemble each end unit and the shelf units attach to the end units with rivet-type quick disconnect fasteners that fit within teardrop shaped sockets in the upright supports. This results in a demountable shelf that can be assembled quickly and easily with only sixteen bolts per shelving unit.

Abstract: Shelving system has first and second lateral support elements for a plurality of shelves. The shelves formed from metal wire mesh structure and including a base wall and at least two mutually parallel side walls. The support elements and shelves including, respectively, elements and counter-elements for removably connecting shelves to support elements. The two side walls connected to the base wall and shaped for stacking one shelf on another with base walls of the shelves mutually superposed, one in contact with another, to reduce overall disassembled system size. Each shelf base wall lower face has at least one seat sunken with respect to side walls, to at least partly house at least a portion of one support element. The shelves shaped for housing, in the upper face of the base wall between the side walls, at least a portion of the other support element, to reduce overall disassembled system size.

Abstract: A base stand for transporting a metal storage bin having a main body with a top wall, first side wall, a second side wall, a third side wall and a fourth side wall; a first bracket mounted to the first side wall; a second bracket mounted to the second side wall; wherein the third side wall has a first opening and a second opening for receiving associated forks of an associated forklift. A metal storage bin is supported on the top wall of the base stand, and the first and second brackets extend along side walls of the metal bin to provide lateral support to the bin.

Abstract: A TV stand for a flat panel TV includes a base with plural shelves and a translucent frame on the top shelf. A rear support holds the TV juxtaposed with the translucent frame with the bottom of the TV above the top shelf, so that the TV appears as though it is floating above the top shelf.

Abstract: A knock down furniture system is presented. The furniture uses joints which bend or twist a panel when inserted into an adjoining panel to place the joint under stress and stiffen the joint. Preferably, tabs are used in combination with offset or rotated slots to achieve the same. The system allows for furniture which does not require fasteners or tools and which is easily assembled while still being stable. Parts of the furniture can be interchanged within a piece of furniture or between different pieces of furniture to customize the configuration of the furniture.

Abstract: A shelving system supporting consumer products includes a base structure, a plurality of vertical support members, side cross-members, and a mobile support shelf. The base structure includes two side base members and a front base member attached to each side base member to define a substantially U-shaped enclosure. Each vertical support member includes a base end and a top end and each support member is attached to the base structure at the base end. Each side cross-member is coupled between two vertical support members. The mobile support shelf includes a shelf frame adapted to fit within the U-shaped enclosure. The shelf frame includes wheels coupled to the shelf frame and a latch pin adapted to engage a slot in a proximate side base member as the shelf frame is inserted into the U-shaped enclosure. The mobile support shelf includes a shelf pivotally coupled to a topside of the shelf frame.

Abstract: Some embodiments of a product display apparatus may include a plurality of product shelves and a product display sign coupled to a support arm in an elevated position above the product shelves so as to define a viewing gap at a selected height. The viewing gap can provide consumers with see-through visibility toward an adjacent aisle. The product display sign may be releasably secured in an elevated support arm that also receives one or more display containers in a position forward of the display sign and above the product shelves.

Abstract: A space saving having at least three shelves where objects can be stored that is capable of being positioned over an object or addition items can be stored in an open space under shelves of the unit.

Abstract: A modular shelving system comprises a first upright, a second upright, first and second rails, and a rail spanner. The first upright includes a first body and a first cleat having a base portion secured in the first body. The second upright includes a second body and a second cleat having a base portion secured in the second body. Each of the first and second rails defines an upper cleat hole and a lower cleat hole. The first cleat of the first upright is slidably received in the upper and lower cleat holes of the first rail, and the second cleat of the second upright is slidably received in the upper and lower cleat holes of the second rail. The rail spanner extends between the first and second rails and includes first and second retaining claws each connected to the rail spanner.

Abstract: Modular system of closet inside part or dressing room complement of combinable and adjustable design, mass manufactured with adjustable sizes, with combinable module systems to optimize the available space, standardized according to modern standards for popular or residential housing developments, characterized because it is easy to assemble, highly resistant to impacts or items overload, and makes optimum use of wardrobe and other items spaces, with or without lateral edge reinforcements.

Abstract: Shelving system has first and second lateral support elements for a plurality of shelves. The shelves formed from metal wire mesh structure and including a base wall and at least two mutually parallel side walls. The support elements and shelves including, respectively, elements and counter-elements for removably connecting shelves to support elements. The two side walls connected to the base wall and shaped for stacking one shelf on another with base walls of the shelves mutually superposed, one in contact with another, to reduce overall disassembled system size. Each shelf base wall lower face has at least one seat sunken with respect to side walls, to at least partly house at least a portion of one support element. The shelves shaped for housing, in the upper face of the base wall between the side walls, at least a portion of the other support element, to reduce overall disassembled system size.

Abstract: Some embodiments of a product display apparatus may include a plurality of product shelves and a product display sign coupled to a support arm in an elevated position above the product shelves so as to define a viewing gap at a selected height. The viewing gap can provide consumers with see-through visibility toward an adjacent aisle. The product display sign may be releasably secured in an elevated support arm that also receives one or more display containers in a position forward of the display sign and above the product shelves.

Abstract: An article for storing and supporting pots and pans wherein said article is formed of more than two identical vertical members, each vertical member having a plurality of respective horizontal support members incorporated thereon for supporting a plurality of respective horizontal shelves.

Abstract: A storage unit for use in the home, garage, or business. The storage unit includes has a mounting arrangement that permits a user to easily mount the storage unit to a wall. The storage unit also includes a shelving arrangement that can be adapted to customize the use of the storage unit in the home, garage, or business.

Abstract: A shelving unit includes a support frame and at least one support board detachably mounted on the support frame. The support frame includes a back board which has at least one support rail which is provided with at least one locking slot. The shelving unit further comprises at least one locking knob mounted on the support board and detachably locked in the locking slot of the back board. The support board can be mounted on and detached from the support frame. Thus, the user only needs to rotate the locking knob to lock the support board onto the back board or to unlock the support board from the back board, so that the support board is mounted on and detached from the back board easily and quickly without using tools and saving a considerable amount of time for a user.

Abstract: Product displays which are easily and extensively configurable with respect to the number and arrangement of product supporting display units with shelves, the display units having a display frame with multiple levels for supporting a plurality of display units. Each display unit includes one or more product supporting shelves. The display units may be one-sided, with right triangle frames having shelves which face one side of the display, or two-sided with A-shaped frames and shelves on opposing sides of the A-shaped frames to face opposite sides of the display. The shelves of the display units on opposing sides of the display may be symmetrical in number and size or asymmetrical. The display units are easily installed and removed from the various levels of the display frame in order that the display may be easily configured and re-configured according to a desired retail and product presentation. Vertical panels are disposed between opposing shelves of the display units.

Abstract: A wine rack system for the easy assembly of a custom-fitted wine rack apparatus is described. The system comprises parts that enable the construction of the wine rack apparatus that is able to be easily assembled and custom-fitted into a variety of differently-sized home storage spaces and affixed to at least one storage space surface. The resulting wine rack apparatus is sturdy, flexible, modular and stationary.

Abstract: A modular assembly system comprising a plurality of structural members. Each of the structural members has at least one slot along a lengthwise side of the member. Each of the structural members is also defined by a unique spaced relationship between the predetermined slot-to-side distance and the slot-to-slot distance. The slot-to-slot distance is a whole-number multiple of the predetermined slot-to-side distance. Each of the at least one along a lengthwise side of each of the plurality of structural members is adapted to be detachably and selectively connected slot-to-slot to one of all of the slots along one of the lengthwise sides of each of the other structural members. In the preferred embodiments, the system also includes a circular support structure and an arcuate support structure.

Abstract: An adjustable shelf assembly, which may be a rack mount shelf, that can adjustably accommodate a plurality of electronic devices. In an example embodiment, the shelf assembly is designed to hold several electronic devices, oriented vertically. This is accomplished by providing a shelf with multiple adjustments, including partitions to adjust the width left to right of each receiver receptacle. In addition, a rear slide mechanism adjusts front to back to accommodate the depth of the electronic devices.

Abstract: A combined shoe rack comprises a combined frame and at least one movable spacer plate. The combined frame is defined with at least one holding groove. The movable spacer plate is disposed in the holding groove of the combined frame, and an edge of the movable spacer plate is pivotally combined to an inner edge of the holding groove in such a manner that the movable spacer plate can be pivoted about the inner edge of the holding groove within the holding groove. When the movable spacer plate is pivoted to incline along a diagonal plane of the holding groove, the holding groove will be divided into a first chamber and a second chamber both of which are triangular in cross section, so that one holding groove can hold two pairs of lower shoes or a pair of higher shoes, thus making full use of space to hold more shoes.

Abstract: A space saving having at least three shelves where objects can be stored that is capable of being positioned over an object or addition items can be stored in an open space under shelves of the unit.

Abstract: A storage system includes a rear frame, a plurality of divider panels, and a plurality of shelving supports. The divider panels include a first divider panel and a second divider panel, each divider panel having a front vertical bar and a rear vertical bar, each divider panel being removably connected to the rear frame adjacent the rear vertical bar. The shelving supports are coupled to the divider panel by hoop and prong couplings. A plurality of U-shaped connectors are provided in spaced apart manner along the front vertical bars and the rear vertical bars of each divider panel. Each shelving support has a perimeter that defines corners, with each corner of each shelving support fitted inside a U-shaped connector. Alternatively, loops are provided along the vertical bars of each divider panel, and prongs are provided at the corners of the shelving supports.

Abstract: A shelf structure includes a first and second panel. Each panel has a pair of transversely spaced apart side rails. A plurality of equidistantly spaced slots is formed in an inboard side of each of the side rails and a plurality of slats has opposed ends received within corresponding slots. The first and second panels are hingedly connected to one another at respective uppermost ends so that an “A” shape is formed when their respective lower ends are laterally spaced apart from one another. Each slat forming a part of the first panel has a transversely disposed, corresponding slat in the second panel at the same height so that removal of a pair of corresponding slats creates a pair of level openings. A shelf is slidingly inserted into each pair of openings. A chain interconnects the first panel and second panel near their lower ends to maintain the A shape.

Abstract: A locker shelf assembly which has first and second side walls and a shelf. Each of the side walls includes substantially horizontally extending grooves. The shelf has a first end and a second end. The first end of the shelf is positioned in the groove of the first side wall and the second end of the shelf is positioned in the groove of the second side wall. When the assembly is positioned in a locker, the shelf acts to position the first and second side walls against the walls of the locker.

Abstract: A horizontal dispensing container comprising a base, opposed side structures including vertically spaced support members for slidably supporting removable, hinged shelves, and opposed rectangular frames is provided. The rectangular frames define openings on front and rear sides of the container through which parts may be loaded onto the slidable shelves inside the container. At least some of the movable shelves have front and rear sections separated by a hinge, the front section being pivotal downwardly to allow access to parts on the rear section of the shelf.

Abstract: A shelving unit includes a support frame and at least one support board detachably mounted on the support frame. The support frame includes a back board which has at least one support rail which is provided with at least one locking slot. The shelving unit further comprises at least one locking knob mounted on the support board and detachably locked in the locking slot of the back board. The support board can be mounted on and detached from the support frame. Thus, the user only needs to rotate the locking knob to lock the support board onto the back board or to unlock the support board from the back board, so that the support board is mounted on and detached from the back board easily and quickly without using tools and saving a considerable amount of time for a user.

Abstract: A modular shelving system comprises multiple panels, multiple connection bars and multiple connectors. Each panel has multiple mortises. Each connection bar is connected to at least two panels and has multiple housing channels having slots. The connectors are respectively mounted in the housing channels of the connection bars and have four shoulders and multiple arms. The shoulders are formed at right angles to each other and one shoulder is mounted in a corresponding slot. The arms are formed on, protrude from the shoulders and respectively extend into corresponding mortises of the panels and two, three or four arms may be implemented. The modular shelving system can be conveniently assembled and disassembled in various combinations for different spaces while maintaining design consistency.