Abstract: A foldable base for a counter includes upright and folded position. The folding base includes a front panel; a first side panel hingedly connected thereto, the first side panel extending backwards from the front panel in the upright position; a spacer joined to the front panel; and a second side panel hingedly connected to the spacer. The second side panel is opposite the first side panel in the upright position. The counter further includes a cover mounted on the base in the upright position. In the folded position, one of the side panels is placed or housed behind the front panel, while the other side panel is placed over the side panel previously placed or housed in the front panel. The counter further includes a door hingedly connected to the first side panel.

Abstract: A guard for protecting the sides of a pallet on which goods can be stacked or a merchandise grouping placed on a support surface, the guard comprising a plurality of modular guard sections, each section being couplable to an adjacent section to surround at least a portion of the perimeter of a pallet or merchandise grouping, each modular guard section having top and bottom portions disposed between front and back portions, the bottom portion being wider than the top portion making each modular guard section substantially wedge or triangular shaped in cross section to increase the stability of the guard section, the guard sections each having a complementary portion of a joint for coupling the sections together, wherein the modular guard sections each comprise at least two telescoping members to allow adjustability of the length of a guard section; further wherein each guard section comprises complementary detent elements that allow the telescoping members to attain respective detented positions.

Abstract: A modular stackable shoe organizer kit that includes an interchangeable series of modular stackable shelving units with specific dimensions configurable to store shoes in a tidy and organized capacity.

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 collapsible transport, storage and display table includes a plurality of rectangular plastic shelves supported at their midsections by respective plastic support posts. Each shelf includes an interior framework and a peripheral lip formed unitarily with the framework. A gap is formed in the lip at the midsection of each side edge for receiving a respective support post such that the support post securely, yet releasably interengages a respective shelf. The peripheral lip forms a receptacle in the shelf for accommodating four support posts in a collapsed condition.

Abstract: A composite desk, including: two desk sideboards and a desk top, the two desk sideboards support the desk top, the desk sideboards and the desk top are made of the plastic composite board completely or partially; the plastic composite board includes a top board; a bottom board; a honeycomb board and a liner part, the honeycomb board is stuffed between the top board and the bottom board, the liner part is disposed between the top board and the bottom board, the liner part entirely or partly wraps the honeycomb board along the sides of the honeycomb board; the connection between the desk sideboard and the desk top is hanging connection.

Abstract: A convertible instrument rack includes a frame and multiple yoke sets. The frame includes support members and the yoke sets each include at least three yoke members which are each placed on a respective one of the support members. The respective position of the support members can be selectively shifted on the frame and the yoke members can be selectively shifted along their respective support member to accommodate tubas or sousaphones, as well as tubas or sousaphones of different sizes.

Abstract: A connector is provided for connecting a first panel to a second panel with the first panel having one edge thereof fixed relative to a surface of the second panel and the two panels extending transversely, typically at right angles, to each other. The connector includes an anchor unit for cooperation with an aperture through the first panel inwardly of the one edge thereof and a nut captive relative to the anchor unit for receiving a fastener passing through the second panel for urging the anchor unit towards the second panel. The anchor unit includes a first component and a second component each of which has a generally planar base with one or more attachment lugs receiving the fastener. The peripheral edge of the base, in each case, is shaped so that the base covers and obscures the aperture with a flat abutment edge engaging the second panel.

Abstract: A shelving unit includes a support frame and a plurality of support boards each detachably mounted on the support frame. The support frame includes a first support bracket, a second support bracket located opposite to the first support bracket, two connecting braces each pivotally mounted between the first side of the first support bracket and the first side of the second support bracket, and a connecting plate having a first side pivotally mounted on the second side of the first support bracket and a second side detachably mounted on the second side of the second support bracket. Thus, the shelving unit can be assembled and disassembled easily and quickly without using tools, thereby facilitating a user on saving a considerable amount of time and inconvenience to assemble the shelving unit. In addition, the shelving unit can be folded before assembly facilitates on reducing the cost of packaging, transportation and storage of the shelving unit.

Abstract: A shelving unit includes a support frame and a plurality of support boards each mounted on the support frame. The support frame includes a front support bracket, a back board located opposite to the front support bracket, four first connecting tubes each having a first end connected with the respective corner of the front support bracket, and four second connecting tubes each having a first end connected with a second end of the respective first connecting tube and a second end connected with the respective corner of the back board. Thus, the shelving unit can be assembled and disassembled without using tools, thereby facilitating assembling the shelving unit. In addition, the shelving unit can be folded into a smaller overall volume to reduce the cost of packaging, transportation and storage of the shelving unit.

Abstract: A shelving unit includes a support frame and a plurality of support boards each detachably mounted on the support frame. The support frame includes a front support bracket, a first connecting bracket having a first end connected with a first end of the front support bracket, a second connecting bracket having a first end connected with a second end of the front support bracket, and a back board having a first end connected with a second end of the first connecting bracket and a second end connected with a second end of the second connecting bracket. Thus, the shelving unit can be assembled and disassembled without using tools, thereby facilitating a user assembling the shelving unit. In addition, the shelving unit can be folded into a smaller volume and reduces the cost of packaging, transportation and storage of the shelving unit.

Abstract: An interlocking structural element is disclosed for the construction of cabinets and enclosures, including modular cabinets and enclosures. Four equal lengths of the interlocking structural element can be used in conjunction with simple flat rectangular panels to fabricate a single enclosure. Additional lengths may be used to fabricate an enclosure with multiple compartments. The interlocking structural element may be fabricated by extruding metal or other material such as plastic. The element incorporates slots for easy mounting of shelves, printed circuit boards or other objects within the enclosure.

Abstract: Asymmetrical joint systems, structures having interlocking joints, methods of fabricating asymmetric joint systems and methods for fabricating structures having interlocking joints. In a preferred embodiment, the invention is a structure that incorporates a rotational diamond-shaped bracing system. In another preferred embodiment, the invention is a method of assembling such a structure.

Abstract: A storage device has a rectangular base member which includes a substantially flat floor and four sockets arranged perpendicularly thereto with a free internal cross-section, in each of which is releasably received a supporting rod in the form of a hollow profile. The external cross-section, which corresponds to the internal cross-section of the sockets, is for holding storage platforms. Each of the sockets is configured to include first and second centering structures.

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: An interlocking component assembly of an expandable rack assembly is proposed, including a plurality of horizontally-deposed panels each formed with a first opening, a plurality of vertically-deposed panels each disposed between two horizontally-deposed panels, a plurality of middle joint components each disposed in vertically-deposed panels, and a plurality of interlocking components each adapted for interconnecting two middle joint components to interconnect and fasten the horizontally-deposed panel to the vertically-deposed panel, wherein the height of the vertically-deposed panel is greater than the length of the middle joint component, such that the vertically-deposed panel can be coupled to the interlocking component to securely engage the horizontally-deposed panel with the vertically-deposed panel, thereby enabling the rack assembly to be free from limitations of assembling locations or dimensional specifications while the structural rigidity and strength of the assembled rack unit is enhanced.

Abstract: a plastic and wood composite tabletop comprising a plastic board, a fiberboard or particieboard or other wood board, and a frame, wherein said plastic board covering on the top surface and the total portion of the side surface or the upper portion of the side surface of said fiberboard or particieboard or other wood board, the frame used as reinforcement and connecting piece of the tabletop, said frame set in the side surface and/or the lower edge of said fiberboard or particieboard or other wood board and fixed with said fiberboard or particieboard or other wood board. the present invention widen the application field of the fiberboard in the mid-range furniture, and the surface of the thin fiberboard or particieboard or the other wood board of the present invention is decorated, the edge is reinforced, and is suit for being used as tabletop.

Abstract: A computer testing platform for supporting computer hardware components in a highly visible and readily accessible manner for diagnostic testing and repair includes a housing made from clear acrylic plastic and a plurality of bays for storing the components. The bays are formed by removable shelving disposed vertically and horizontally within the housing.

Abstract: A closet inside part modular system made of agglomerated material units, preferably 12 mm. thick and mass manufactured, of adjustable sizes, with combinable systems to increase their amplitude, standardized according to modern standards of popular or residential housing, characterized because it is easy to assembly, shows a high resistance to impacts and item overload, making optimum use of the available wardrobe space, with or without lateral edge reinforcement.

Abstract: A home entertainment system storage unit includes a front frame having an upper portion, a bottom portion, and first and second side portions extending therebetween. A first side member is hingedly connected to a rear surface of the front frame, the first side member being movable between a first storage position generally adjacent the front frame and a second active position generally perpendicular to the front frame, a rear edge of the first side member includes a vertically extending channel. A second side member is hingedly connected to the rear surface of the front frame, the second side member being movable between a first storage position generally adjacent the front frame and a second active position generally perpendicular to the front frame, a rear edge of the second side member includes a vertically extending channel. A rear panel is slidably receivable within the channels of the first and second side members.

Abstract: A framework for a display booth includes at least one base, at least one post, at least one beam and a connector. The post is adapted to be releasably attached to the base and to extend vertically upward from the base when attached thereto. The post includes at least two panels pivotally secured together. The beam is adapted to be releasably attached to the post and includes at least two panels pivotally secured together. The connector is adapted to be releasably attached to both the post and the beam. The connector is adapted to support the beam on the post when the connector is connected to both the post and the beam. The post and the beam may be folded to a folded orientation to ease transportation and storage of the framework when it is not in use.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved cabinet assembly comprising more than one flat piece and a curved connecting member; wherein a latch is disposed on the edge of the flat piece, so that the flat pieces and the connecting member are engaged and connected by means of the latch member to form a rack with curved edges in various combinations.

Abstract: A mechanical joint for joining a pair of structural components. The mechanical joint includes a bracket having a pair of legs, a first recess formed in the first structural component, and a second recess formed in the second structural component. The first recess accommodates a first leg of the bracket, while the second recess accommodates a second leg of the bracket. The first leg of the bracket is positioned in the first recess and is affixed to the first structural component. The second structural component is placed in abutting relationship with the first structural component, covering the first recess and resting atop the second leg of the bracket, with the second leg of the bracket positioned in the second recess.

Abstract: A mechanical joint for joining a pair of structural components. The mechanical joint includes a bracket having a pair of legs, a first recess formed in the first structural component, and a second recess formed in the second structural component. The first recess accommodates a first leg of the bracket, while the second recess accommodates a second leg of the bracket. The first leg of the bracket is positioned in the first recess and is affixed to the first structural component. The second structural component is placed in abutting relationship with the first structural component, covering the first recess and resting atop the second leg of the bracket, with the second leg of the bracket positioned in the second recess.

Abstract: An expandable shelf comprising a male member and a female member which are slidingly engaged, each of the members having longitudinal and transverse axes and each being divided into at least two corresponding sections along the transverse axis. Adjacent sections of the male member are separated by a groove parallel to the longitudinal axis, the male member comprising a row of spaced teeth extending from each section into the adjoining groove, the teeth of one section being aligned with the teeth of the adjacent section, each of two adjoining teeth defining a slot therebetween. The female member has an upper wall and has an aperture in the upper wall positioned above the groove when the male and female members are engaged. Also disclosed are a shelf assembly and a method for mounting a shelf onto a shelf assembly.

Abstract: A method for assembling an object useful for storage, support or shelter. The assembly essentially consists of at least two planar parallel rectangular members in which a plurality of free four-sided spaces are provided so that a network of empty four-sided spaces are formed in the plane of each member. The method comprises the step of inclined insertion and wedging with force of panels in the free spaces, until perpendicularity of the edges of the panels to the planar rectangular members is achieved, the wedging resulting from the forced gripping of the edges of the free spaces by notches or grooves provided on the panels.

Abstract: The shelving system comprises a rear upright, the rear upright having a notch therein; a first shelf engaged with the notch and supported by said rear upright; a front post; and a member disposed between the rear upright and the front post at a lower portion thereof.

Abstract: The subject matter relates to a structural improvement of computer desk, or more specifically to a type of computer desk that can be disassembled or collapsed, with sufficient utilization of storage space, with the height of its desk plate adjustable to suit its application at a regular location, in an office or a Japanese-style room.

Abstract: An improved enclosed multi-purpose utility table adaptable for mounting on a horizontal fence railing or for resting on a floor surface or wheelable on a floor surface. The table includes a rectangular base member with a pair of stationary secured end plates. A pair of bars are inserted in corresponding upper corner openings of the end plates and a cover sheet is mounted over the bars and end plates with the bottom ends of the sheet extending to the base member sides to allow each side of the cover sheet to be independently opened and closed. The bottom ends of the cover sheet are weighted and may be fitted into corresponding lower corner openings of the end plates when it is desired to maintain the cover sheet closed, flat and wrinkle free on either or both sides.

Abstract: A modular shelving system includes active and fixed storage levels. The storage levels are removably supported from support posts and are disposed at intermediate positions between a top shelf assembly and a base shelf assembly. Each active storage level is secured to a pair of slide assemblies allowing such to be displaced from the shelving system to provide convenient access to items stored thereon. The support posts may be in the form of cylinders having an array of vertical slots for receiving mounting hardware for supporting shelves. Alternatively, support posts having longitudinal slots formed therein in combination with slotted-post inserts may be used to support the shelves. An anti-tip leg assembly can optionally be employed to provide increased stability.

Abstract: A shelf unit which exhibits a high degree of flexibility with respect to assembling and reconfiguring the shelf unit for any of a wide variety of uses. The shelf unit includes left and right ladder-like vertical leg structures which have cross members that define a plurality of vertically spaced mounting locations upon which an interior shelf is selectively mountable. Vertical uprights of the leg structures being readily connectable to a variety of components so as to permit alteration of the base shelf unit itself.

Abstract: Boltless shelving apparatus is described which comprises a number of upright support members (10), and a number of transverse shelf members (12). The shelves are mounted to the supports by insertion of downwardly extending engagement members (32) at the shelf corners into corresponding slots (20) in the uprights. The engagement members and slots preferably both have a generally "L" shaped cross-section, and the shelves may be mounted to the supports simply by downward movement of the engagement members into the slots.

Abstract: An adjustable mounting system includes a tab having a plurality of holes formed thereon at first regular intervals horizontally across the tab, a member having a plurality of openings formed thereon at second regular intervals different from the first regular intervals. A fastener detachably connects the member and the tab by passing through one of the plurality of holes and one of the plurality of openings aligned with one of the plurality of holes. Panels have recessed portions formed on their surfaces between raised portions having a bisected-diamond shape. Planar articles, such as printed circuit boards and the like can be inserted in the recessed portions and held either horizontally or at an angle. The panels are removably mounted to a frame using the adjustable mounting system.

Abstract: A modular storage and support assembly uses a platform system that includes vertically disposed support posts. The support post has an extended tubular body and a plurality of symmetrically spaced, radially extending flanges running the length of the tubular body. Each flange has a first portion extending radially from the post and a second portion at the terminal end of the first portion. A slot is defined between each pair of adjacent flanges for receiving vertical panels or other inserts.

Abstract: A structural element, for use as a furniture support, includes a pair of support members, one of which defines an upwardly facing recess and the other of which defines a downwardly facing recess. Each support member is engaged within the recess of the other support member, for providing ease of disassembly. Each support member includes a pair of outwardly extending lower legs, which engage a supporting surface. Each support member further includes an upper support arm and an intermediate support arm located below the upper support arm and the legs. The upper support arms of the support members engage and support a first use surface, and the intermediate support arms engage and support a second use surface at an elevation between the first use surface and the legs. The structional element also contemplates a stabilizing structure for an assembled support post of the type described.

Abstract: A supplemental shelving system for removably mounting shelves in an existing shelving structure features a pair of supporting grids vertically suspended from a horizontal shelf in the existing shelving structure, at least one removable shelf and S-shaped hooks for supporting the removable shelf from the supporting grids. The supporting grids are formed of a plurality of vertical and horizontal grid rails rigidly secured to each other. The hooks are secured to the horizontal grid rails and support the removable shelf.

Abstract: A shelving apparatus includes at least one shelf, several elongate channel leg members, each channel leg member having a substantially U-shaped cross-section, two of each of the leg members forming a leg member pair, several shelving support elements for each shelf, each shelving support element having channel leg member entry portions for mounting within one of the channel leg members, and having shelf support portions extending between the two channel leg members in each leg member pair, where the leg member pairs are positioned substantially vertically upright in a spaced apart straight line series, and where the shelf members are placed on top of the shelf support portions so that the shelf members extend longitudinally through the series of leg member pairs, The apparatus preferably additionally includes end cap anchor members for securing to top and bottom ends of the channel leg member pairs for bolting to an adjacent structure for added apparatus stability,

Abstract: A shelving unit comprises a pair of side panels each having a front edge and a rear edge with the edges formed into generally C-shaped channels defining vertical upright support members. A plurality of vertically spaced slots are provided in each support member defining a plurality of vertically spaced rails. A pair of notches are formed in each rail. A shelf is provided with outwardly extending hooks on opposed edges thereof for cooperation with the notches of the support member rails. The shelves are thereby supported by the support members and may be adjusted to any desired pre-selected height.

Abstract: The furniture kit consists of panel elements which are to be arranged alternatively vertically and horizontally and which have at least one row of holes along their longitudinal edges. The rows of holes of the panel elements are arranged and formed in such a way that the distance from hole center to hole center corresponds to the panel thickness d and that the first hole of the one ore more rows of holes is a distance d/2 from one of the broad sides. In addition, all panel elements have a width of (n3d-d/2), where n is any integer. The kit furthermore comprises connecting brackets for connecting the panel elements. These each have two limbs which are at right angles to one another and are provided with, respectively, eight and ten orifices which serve for receiving fixing screws.

Abstract: A framework comprising a plurality of vertical posts, a plurality of horizontal members and a locking attachment for connecting the horizontal members to the vertical posts, the vertical posts being provided with a plurality of key hole shaped apertures oriented at an acute angle to vertical, and a head and stem portion adapted to extend from each of the horizontal members for interconnection with the key hole shaped apertures such that the vertical edge of each horizontal member is force fit connected to a respective one of the vertical posts.

Abstract: A telescoping work platform having telescoping inner and outer frames that are telescopically adjustable and are capable of being locked relative to one another. The inner frame has a bottom wall at its lower end which serves as a work platform and is provided at its upper end with safety rails for stabilization of the user. The outer frame is provided with pivotal ladder rungs to permit climbing by the user and to permit user access to the work platform at all selected positions of the inner and outer frames. The work platform is also provided with retractable transport wheels and wheel actuators to permit stable use of the work platform and to permit wheeled transport of the work platform when its movement is desired.

Abstract: A framework comprising a plurality of vertical posts, a plurality of horizontal members and a locking attachment for connecting the horizontal members to the vertical posts, the vertical posts being provided with a plurality of key hole shaped apertures oriented at an acute angle to vertical, and a head and stem portion adapted to extend from each of the horizontal members for interconnection with the key hole shaped apertures such that the vertical edge of each horizontal member is force fit connected to a respective one of the vertical posts.

Abstract: Articles of furniture are formed employing at least three members joined together by mortises and tenons of which one is a first member, when an additional member or members are needed, one such is the mirror image of the first member. In all disclosed embodiments, each first member or members has a first mortise which extends from one end margin at least part way towards the opposite end portion and a second mortise extending from the fist side margin towards the opposite side margin, intersecting the first mortise and extending beyond it. Another member has a tenon, for each first member extending part way along each side margin and is dimensioned to enable it to be entered in a first mortise and slid in one direction towards the opposite end portion of the first member into a position in which the second mortise thereof is unblocked and in the opposite direction into a position blocking the second mortise.

Abstract: A modular "knock-down" type shelving system having adjustable height shelves includes a plastic support post having a generally right equilateral triangular cross-section. The support post is composed of pultruded thermosetting plastic having unidirectional E Glass fibers extending therethrough and a thermoplastic coating bonded to the outer surface thereof. The inner surface of the interior side of the support post is bowed outwardly. As a result, when a wedge member is disposed on the interior side of the post and the support post and wedge member combination supports by wedge action a sleeve comprising an end beam and a collar, the interior side of the support post is urged outwardly and is supported by the wedge member. The collar is locked to the end beam when a tongue of the collar passes through a slot in the end beam into a rotatable lock in a blind hole in the bottom of the end beam.

Abstract: A storage rack assembly system is made up of a plurality of vertical members and a plurality of cross-members supported by the vertical members. The vertical members can be stacked one on top of another and locked together by means of suitable connectors, which connectors are also used to support the cross-members. In a first embodiment of the invention, the connectors are rods on the ends of the cross-members engaging aligned holes extending laterally through connecting portions of the vertical members. In another embodiment, the vertical members are vertically locked to each other by suitable bolts, the bolts providing stepped portions for engaging recesses in shelves extending between the vertical members. The connectors further enable the system to be expanded horizontally as well as vertically.

Abstract: The glide runner support of the present invention is comprised of a pair of longitudinal members, spaced apart and aligned parallel with one another, each one being formed having a centrally located longitudinal interior channel extending the length thereof with a stop at one end. A holding bracket forming "C-shaped" flanges is integrally formed on each end of the longitudinal members for attachment of a support frame. A container such as a drawer, wire basket, or other organizer container having a pair of support members extending therefrom, such as a pair of support rods or lips, slidably engage the longitudinal interior channels of the longitudinal members.

Abstract: A playground system including a basic play unit having four corner posts installed upright in a first generally rectangular post formation with the posts at the corners of the formation. A first rectangular frame of the basic play unit includes four side rails, one at each side of the frame and corner brackets connecting the side rails at the four corners of the frame. Fasteners connect the brackets to the posts with the side rails in a generally horizontal plane thereby to provide a rigid, stable structure. Deck boards secured alongside one another to the side rails form decking overlying the frame. At least one adjunct play unit, installed as an adjunct to the basic play unit, includes an anchor portion secured adjacent the basic play unit as by burying in the ground, and a connector portion for connecting the adjunct play unit to the basic play unit. The connector portion is a bracket having first and second legs extending generally at right angles to one another.

Abstract: A merchandise display device is disclosed which includes a vertically disposed rear wall having opposing side edges that are attached to a pair of opposing, vertically disposed side wall assemblies. Each side wall assembly includes an inner panel facing the display section of the device, an outer panel foldably connected to the inner panel and a spacer panel interposed between substantial portions of the inner and outer panels. The inner panels of the side wall assemblies include vertically spaced, cooperating openings to accommodate shelf support members associated with shelves installed in the device. The shelves are inclined to promote gravity feed of product to the front edges of the shelves. A preferred embodiment allows the degree of shelf inclination to be quickly adjusted. An optional bin insert may be used convert one or more shelves into a bin-like structure for holding individual packages of product.

Abstract: A shelving unit made of vertical end panels, horizontal shelves, cornice boards and toekicks secured together in a rigid and accurate assembly of parts. The shelf at the midpoint in the height of the end panels is connected to the end panels by shelf support locking pins which restrict the end panels from flexing in or out. Locking pin brackets have locking pins to pull the cornice and toekick tight with respect to the end panels, providing a strong and accurate connection between the parts.