Abstract: A support bracket for use in a storage unit to support a tote. The support bracket includes first and second ends. A structural member extends longitudinally between the first end and the second end. The structural member includes a web separating a top flange from a bottom flange. The top flange and the bottom flange each have a width as measured from the web. The width of one of the top flange and the bottom flange is greater than the width of the other one of the top flange and the bottom flange. At least the top flange resides in a plane that is perpendicular to the web and is configured to support the tote. The support bracket further includes a plate-like tab defining each of the first end and the second end of the structural member. Each plate-like tab has a securing finger formed therein.

Abstract: A shelf support beam (80, 130, 200) for use in a shelving unit (10) to support a shelf (22). A structural member (82, 132, 202) has a C-shaped cross-section. A web (94, 144, 216) separates a top flange (96, 146, 220) from a bottom flange (112, 162, 234). The top flange (96, 146, 220) is configured to support the shelf (22). The web (94, 144, 216), the top flange (96, 146, 220), and the bottom flange (112, 162, 234) define a channel (92, 142, 214) of the member (82, 132, 202). The channel (92, 142, 214) defines a cavity height (C1, D1, E1). The top flange (96, 146, 220) and the bottom flange (112, 162, 234) define a top flange width (C2, D2, E2) and a bottom flange width (C3, D3, E3), respectively. A ratio of the cavity height (C1, D1, E1) to a sum of the top flange width (C2, D2, E2) and the bottom flange width (C3, D3, E3) is greater than 1, is at least 1.20, or is about 1.40. The C-shaped cross-section has a moment of inertia (98, 148, 238) of greater than 0.40, greater than 0.45, or at least 0.46.

Abstract: A post coupler has one or more positive post stops therein limiting extension of an end of a post section in or over the coupler beyond the stop. The stops may be freely extended tabs or stop embossments from or in the coupler flanges. Outside wrap, inside wrap and hidden post couplers are disclosed, as well as assembly methods.

Abstract: A shelf support beam (130) for use in a shelving unit (10) to support a shelf (22). A structural member (132) has a C-shaped cross-section. A web (144) separates a top flange (146) from a bottom flange (162). The top flange (146) is configured to support the shelf (22). The web (144), the top flange (146), and the bottom flange (162) define a channel (142). The channel (142) defines a cavity height (D1). The top flange (146) and the bottom flange (162) define a top flange width (D2) and a bottom flange width (D3), respectively. A ratio of the cavity height (D1) to a sum of the top flange width (D2) and the bottom flange width (D3) is greater than 1.707 or greater than 1.8. The cross-section has a moment of inertia of greater than 0.0613 or at least 0.0617. The web (144) includes a recessed region (164) in which the structural member (132) is offset in a direction into the channel (142). A centroid (148) of the cross-section is within 0.125 inch of the recessed region (164).

Abstract: A shelf support beam (80, 130, 200) for use in a shelving unit (10) to support a shelf (22). A structural member (82, 132, 202) has a C-shaped cross-section. A web (94, 144, 216) separates a top flange (96, 146, 220) from a bottom flange (112, 162, 234). The top flange (96, 146, 220) is configured to support the shelf (22). The web (94, 144, 216), the top flange (96, 146, 220), and the bottom flange (112, 162, 234) define a channel (92, 142, 214) of the member (82, 132, 202). The channel (92, 142, 214) defines a cavity height (C1, D1, E1). The top flange (96, 146, 220) and the bottom flange (112, 162, 234) define a top flange width (C2, D2, E2) and a bottom flange width (C3, D3, E3), respectively. A ratio of the cavity height (C1, D1, E1) to a sum of the top flange width (C2, D2, E2) and the bottom flange width (C3, D3, E3) is greater than 1, is at least 1.20, or is about 1.40. The C-shaped cross-section has a moment of inertia (98, 148, 238) of greater than 0.40, greater than 0.45, or at least 0.46.

Abstract: A shelving unit includes front and rear shelf supporting beams, each beam including an upper shelf supporting flange that defines a shelf seat and a lower flange spaced from the upper flange, a shelf configured to be positioned in the seat defined by the front and rear shelf support beams, and at least one tie clip configured to be connected to the shelving unit between the shelf and the lower flange of at least one of the front and rear shelf supporting beams. A method of assembling a shelving unit is also disclosed.

Abstract: A post coupler has one or more positive post stops therein limiting extension of an end of a post section in or over the coupler beyond the stop. The stops may be freely extended tabs or stop embossments from or in the coupler flanges. Outside wrap, inside wrap and hidden post couplers are disclosed, as well as assembly methods.

Abstract: A post coupler has one or more positive post stops therein limiting extension of an end of a post section in or over the coupler beyond the stop. The stops may be freely extended tabs or stop embossments from or in the coupler flanges. Outside wrap, inside wrap and hidden post couplers are disclosed, as well as assembly methods.