Abstract: A rack assembly which is collapsible for storage and transportation but may be assembled to support and display products such as bread and other bakery goods. Preferably, the rack includes spaced lateral supports hinged to a back support, a plurality of vertically spaced, removable shelves, and wheels allowing the rack to be tilted rearwardly and moved about on a support surface or floor after assembly. Fastening means are included for removably securing the shelves to engaging means on the lateral and back supports. A pivotable header support on the upper rear of the rack supports an advertising display above the shelves.

Abstract: A collapsible display designed to display products and packaged goods having connected back and side walls, foldable shelves secured to the side walls, and a divider fastenable to the shelves and moveable with respect to the back wall. The divider and shelves are releasably securable to the back wall to form a freestanding display assemblable from a substantially flat, folded package when in the collapsed condition to a freestanding, multishelved product and package supporting furniture when in the assembled condition.

Abstract: A shelf furniture unit, comprising trestle sides with their front legs and rear legs upperly hinged, at least some of the shelves being rotatably supported by the front legs and by bars forming with said shelves an articulated parallelogram structure, with at least one of the shelves arranged to cooperate with the rear legs in order to modify the inclination of the shelves and to enable the legs to be closed together.

Abstract: A distribution system comprises box-shaped transport containers, (5) each provided with a bottom (18) and walls (20), and a truck (1) provided with wheels and having swinging side walls (3 and 4) in hinged connection with a vertical end wall (2). The side walls (3 and 4) have supporting elements placed oppositely in pairs, e.g. horizontal L-shaped rails (22) which are positively engageable with members formed on the transport trays (5), e.g. channels (21). The channel members are incorporated at the bottom (18) of the transport trays, to facilitate in cooperation with the L-shaped rail members loading by insertion of the transport trays (5) and securing of the side walls (3 and 4) when the side walls are in their active position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable trolley barbecue, which is built up to form a trolley barbecue with some table plates provided for allocation of certain articles thereon, and which is collapsed to become a portable configuration for carriage and storage. By way of two lateral curved frames arranged at both sides by slip joint to lock up the base of the oven at the time the component parts been arranged inside the base. The two curved frames are pushed outward to provide a respective handle for hands to push and pull, and for a table plate to place thereon. Four pieces of stands are collapsibly arranged at the four corners of the base of the oven, with one pair of the stands respectively connected with a wheel. A cover plate provided to cover the base of the oven at the time the oven is collapsed, is separated from the oven and connected with the four stands by releasable joints to provide a place below the base of the trolley barbecue for certain articles to arrange thereon.

Abstract: This invention relates to a collapsible transporter module, and the method of using same, for transporting large volumes of unpackaged goods in spaced padded relationship in conventional transportation vehicles such as trains, trucks, ships or containers. The transport module consists of a mounting for the module in the transportation vehicle; a rigid upper frame suspended from the mounting; a plurality of vertically elongate collapsible support members having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end being attached to the upper rigid frame; and a plurality of vertically spaced apart shelf members supported from the support members. When not loaded with goods being transported, the transporter module may be stored in a collapsed mode, thereby allowing the transportation vehicle to return the transporter module to the goods supplier, together with a new payload.

Abstract: A foldable cooling/baking rack has first and second end frames, each of which includes a pair of laterally spaced posts. The rack also has a plurality of generally rectangular shelving elements which are generally horizontally disposed and which are connected to the end frames. The shelving elements and end frames are movable between an upright, operable position and a folded, inoperable position. In the upright positions, the shelving elements are disposed generally perpendicularly to the end frames, while in the folded, inoperable position, the shelving elements and end frames are disposed in a generally non-perpendicular relationship. In one embodiment, the shelving elements are detachably connected to the second end frame, and are pivotably, but non-detachably, connected to the first end frame. A number of alternative joints, including T-shaped and L-shaped joints, are suggested for the pivotal connection between the sheliving elements and the first end frame.

Abstract: The inventive display device has a continuous wall structure with first and second, substantially flat, facing wall pairs and a flat shelf portion cut directly out of each of the walls of the wall pairs. The shelf portions are foldable relative to their respective walls between a collapsed position, wherein they are substantially parallel to their associated wall, and a display position, wherein they extend transversely to their associated wall. At at least one corner of the structure, two adjacent walls are foldable against and away from each other about a fold line. The shelf portions on the adjacent walls are interconnected so that with the walls folded against each other the shelf portions reside in their collapsed position and upon the walls being moved away from each other, the shelf portions draw each other away from their respective walls into the display position wherein they cooperatively define a display shelf.

Abstract: A shopping trolley is provided at the top with a horizontal carrier trolley pivotally mounted on its frame in such a manner as to permit withdrawal to a vertical position at the rear end of the trolley by means of two lateral guides. Trunnions which are carried by the sides of the pivoting basket and which define its horizontal axis of pivotal displacement are engaged within the guides. These guides are inclined in such a manner as to ensure that their lower ends are placed further forward than their upper ends so that in the vertical position of withdrawal, the pivoting basket is placed between the two lateral uprights of the handle-bar frame without projecting behind this frame. In addition, the trolley basket is closed at the rear end by a flap which is freely mounted for pivotal displacement at its top edge. Trolleys of this type can be interengaged in readiness for use when their carrier baskets are placed either in a horizontal position or in a withdrawn position.

Abstract: A portable working surface that can be suspended below the edge of a conventional table at a convenient height with a pair of hanger rods. Attached are two spaced pair of three arms adapted to be folded and stacked on the work surface which together with the hanger rods fit into a standard briefcase.

Abstract: In connection with an individual container, which can be assembled with a pre-determined number of additional individual containers to form a multiple storage container, in particular a multiple filing box, it is proposed to subdivide each individual container into one front wall portion and one rear wall portion which are interconnected by links in such a manner that opening and closing kinematics similar to those of a parallelogram guide are obtained for each individual container, and that fixing means are provided on the respective rear and front faces of each individual container for connecting it safely, but detachably, to the associated rear or front face of the adjoining individual container whereby a multiple filing box is obtained that can be opened and closed in concertina-like mannner. The multiple filing box is composed of individual containers which form the transport and/or sales packing of the goods (CD disk, data storage means, or the like) accommodated in each individual container.

Abstract: In a multisectional storage container, especially a storage box for the storage of plate- or disk-shaped items, such as compact disks or diskettes, for example, it is proposed that individual storage sleeves be interconnected one with the other in an articulated manner by means of interconnecting means in such a manner that the sequence of sleeves can be opened in the nature of a parallelogram mechanism or in an accordian-like manner, thus enabling all of the items that are contained therein to immediately be visually inspected and identified and/or manually removed. By subsequently collapsing the individual storage sleeves of the storage box, it is possible to house them in a minimum of space, without any clearance one between the other, and, if desired, to store them in a dust-tight manner by means of an enveloping enclosure.

Abstract: A support device for a work tool such as metal bending brake is disclosed. The device includes a plurality of support guides vertically mounted on a truck rack. A movable tool support mechanism is connected to each of the support guides for movably supporting the tool in either a storage position adjacent the rack or in a generally horizontal work position. Each support mechanism includes a base adapted to hold the tool and is formed of first and second sections pivotably connected to each other, and a stabilizer formed of first and second elongate bars pivotably connected to each other.

Abstract: A foldable, self-erectable stand has a shelf supported and automatically reinforced by panels below the shelf to prevent shelf sagging.

Abstract: Described herein is a movable cart of the "push" type, adapted to carry various items of hardware or building material such as lumber, carpentry materials, plumbing supplies, and the like. The cart comprises a base frame including a split level deck or platform member which consists of a rear deck member and a front deck member, the rear deck member being of slightly larger dimensions than, and positioned slightly above, the front deck member. Both front and rear deck members are rectangular, and may be (and preferably are) provided with decking. The base frame is provided with small wheels or casters, are rollably moving the cart. The cart also includes a pair of parallel upstanding members attached to the ends of the base frame and inclined slightly forwardly from the vertical, to the upper ends of which members is secured an open-ended tray member of rectangular outline, which projects forwardly a predetermined distance form the upstanding members and a connecting member joining their upper ends.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for constructing a light weight yet durable shelf or panel unit. The preferred material of the invention is corrugated fiberboard. It will be appreciated, however, that the inventive concepts may will be applied to other materials such as plastic compounds and derivatives.In use of the design, light weight materials are folded together to yield a durable shelving structure with fastening means being formed on side edges thereof. The basic panel is designed as a one-piece unit with two rectangular pieces inserted therein in use of the invention.

Abstract: A two-tiered display rack merchandiser for gravity feeding two columns of products one after another to the front of the rack as the lead product in either column is successively removed by a customer, each column of which includes a roller-mounted tray which, when loaded with product, is operative to push products located in front of the tray forwardly over a slip surface over which the products would not slide in the absence of the roller-mounted tray pusher at the rear of the column. The rollers of each tray are entrapped within tracks which extend parallel to opposite sides of the slip surfaces such that the trays cannot easily be removed from the rack.

Abstract: The invention relates to a carrier structure for a suspension conveyor system, provided with load-bearing shelves mounted for adjustment between a horizontal carrying position and a space-saving storage position. It is intended to improve a carrier structure of this type so that in the carrying configuration the goods to be conveyed are prevented from dropping down, while still permitting the carrier structure to be readily converted to a storage configuration in which it requires little space.

Abstract: A foldable display stand of sheet material has a back panel having at least one elongated transverse slit therein, a pair of side panels each having first and second opposing edges of which the first edge is hingedly connected to a respective one of two opposite side edges of the back panel so that each of the side panels can be positioned along substantially the same plane as the back panel, and at least one front panel having first and second opposite sides which are respectively hingedly attached to the second edges of the side panels, so that the front panel extends along a plane substantially parallel to the back panel. The display stand further includes at least one shelf hingedly connected to an edge of the front panel which extends between the first and second sides of the front panel, the shelf extending from such edge of the front panel through the associated slit in the back panel.

Abstract: A support for tostadas comprises a framework having spaced, parallel, upright frame members spanned by vertically spaced shelves joined at corresponding ends to the frame members. The shelves have free edges provided with retainer flaps having footed portions at their opposite ends which are of such length as to bear against the lower shelf and form a barrier to a tostada's sliding off such lower shelf.

Abstract: A foldable display stand, which can be constructed from a single sheet of material, has a back panel having a longitudinal slit therein, a pair of side panels each having first and second opposing edges, the first edge of each side panel hingedly connected to opposing side edges of said back panel such that each of said side panels can be positioned in substantially the same plane as said back panel; a front panel having first and second opposing sides hingedly attached to said second edge of said side panels, said front panel being in a plane substantially parallel to said back panel; a shelf hingedly attached to an edge of said front panel connecting said first and second sides of said front panel, said shelf extending from said front panel through said slit in said back panel, and biasing means for urging said side panels into substantially parallel planes.

Abstract: Means is provided for interconnecting a pair of merchandising displays and comprises a pair of uprights, respectively mounted on said displays, each of the uprights comprising a pair of support panels, a pair of slots formed respectively in the upper portions of the inner ones of the support panels, a display bridge interconnecting the uprights and comprising a pair of sign panels, connecting tabs joined respectively to the ends of the sign panels and disposed perpendicular thereto and intermediate the support panels of the associated upright.

Abstract: A corrugated paper merchandising display device for use at the end of a store aisle for displaying large quantities of merchandise. The device comprises three interconnected panels, each of which is in the form of a closed corrugated paper box. The boxes may be opened and overlaid one upon the other for shipment in a flat knock-down condition. When erected, the three boxes form a pair of wing panels and a center panel. Merchandise supporting spring-away shelves are attached to opposite sides of the center panel.

Abstract: A display rack (20) for displaying cartons of bottles or packages is disclosed. Display rack (20) is comprised of modules (22) having a bottom support panel (34) and a back support panel (36) which are pivotably attached to allow rotatable movement between a folded configuration for packaging and shipping and an upright configuration for displaying. A header assembly (30) including a shelf (32) is provided for attaching advertising materials and providing space for sample products. Guard rails (24) are attached to the outer sides (26, 28) of outer modules (22) to direct shopping carts and people away from the stacked display of consumer products.

Abstract: An easily mountable and repositionable cantilevered shelf supported from the rear wall of a commercial refrigerator or freezer cabinet on two vertical support members secured inside on the rear wall. Each support member has longitudinal flanges projecting forward from an elongate vertical base fastened to the rear wall and formed with front channels facing toward the base part, opposed flanges of the channels of the two support members having notches along their length. Shelves are made from rod and wire construction with a solid cross bar across the rear upper shelf edge. The ends of the cross bar project laterally as short trunnions and hook into matched pairs of notches in the facing channel flanges of each support.

Abstract: A multi-shelf display stand formed from a paperboard tube.

Abstract: A display rack having a back wall, and at least two side walls, and having hinge means interconnecting between respective side walls and the back wall, such hinge means being located at spaced apart intervals whereby the side walls may be swung flat against the back wall for shipping, and may be swung away therefrom for erection, and having shelving dimensioned to fit between the two side walls when the same are swung apart and the shelving having fastening means integral therewith interengageable with the side walls whereby the shelving may be secured along either side edge to respective side walls, in supporting relation thereto, and at the same time interlocking such side walls together is predetermined spaced apart relation so that they are no longer swingable with respect to the back wall, and forming a rigid three-dimensional structure.

Abstract: A movable distribution container that is adjustable to vary its width. The container has a frame of generally right-angled parallelepipedic shape that supports a plurality of juxtaposed shelves. The vertical corners of the frame are defined by vertically-extending members, pairs of which are interconnected to form the sides of the frame. The sides are adjustably interconnected to each other. Each side supports one-half of a shelf, with the lowermost half being rigidly connected to the vertical members and the upper halves being adjustable. The shelf halves extend towards each other to define a support surface. The distance between the shelf halves is varied by changing the distance between the interconnected sides. Wheels are connected to the frame to facilitate its movement.

Abstract: An egg carton display includes a plurality of collapsible baskets each having a base and a pair of side walls pivotally mounted to the sides of the base to form a structure for receiving a plurality of egg cartons arranged in several tiers each tier including a plurality of cartons and a collapsible wheeled rack having a plurality of collapsible shelves each shelf being sufficiently deep in set up condition from front to back to accommodate a front row and a back row of baskets and the rack also having a non-collapsible back and collapsible side panels, the shelves of the rack being of sufficient area when collapsed to support at least as great a number of baskets when collapsed as are disposed on the shelves when the shelves and baskets are in fully set-up condition.

Abstract: Folding shelving in a single unit comprising a series of rigid shelves connected at the edges thereof to a flexible side wall extending over and under the same at the top and bottom, wherein the shelving is supported by a single member attached to a wall or standard, and providing for a peaked uppermost compartment and an oppositely extending peaked lowermost compartment.

Abstract: A shelf system having a series of support surfaces which are retained in cooperative, spaced relation by an article constructed from a blank of material which is cut and scored in a predetermined manner so that it may be subsequently folded into the finished product which may be utilized to stabilize an assembly of support columns which in turn are associated with said shelving system.

Abstract: A strong, light-weight rack is disclosed which collapses or folds into a compact form for shipping or storage and opens to orient a plurality of vertically spaced planar shelf members at a proper angle and variable spacing to receive and contain carpet swatches and like samples of goods in convenient, overlapping vertical display. Side portions of the rack as well as the top are hinged so as to fold into compact positions as the shelves articulate into the collapsed position. As the shelves are re-oriented into spaced relationship, the sides and top are foldable into positions for engagement with the frame and rigidify the structure.

Abstract: A collapsible display stand comprises a back wall, two side walls, and a plurality of shelf members, each of said shelf members hingedly attached to at least one of said walls and at least one of said shelf members having an extension attached to one side thereof which extends angularly of the shelf member and between said side walls.

Abstract: An elongated, normally horizontally disposed, generally rectangular base frame supported adjacent to its opposite ends by pairs of legs, and a pair of end frames each having a pair of spaced parallel posts connected adjacent one end by a cross-member and pivotally connected at their other ends to the legs at one end of the base frame for movements between operative generally vertical positions and folded generally horizontal positions overlying the base frame. An elongated top frame is detachably mounted to the end frames adjacent the cross members and, like the base frame, is provided with a body supporting sheet. An intermediate frame, similar to the top frame, is detachably mounted between the end frames, and top and intermediate frames being adapted to be horizontally disposed and held in stacked relationship between the base frame and the end frames in their folded positions.

Abstract: Collapsible shelving employs a horizontal rectangular board. A first set of like smaller boards of the same width as the horizontal board but less than half the length are hingedly secured together end to end. A second like set of like smaller boards are also hingedly secured together end to end. The first board in each set is hingedly secured at one end to a corresponding end of the horizontal board. Means secured to aligned edges of all boards enable same to be detachably secured to a wall. In use the first boards in both sets are disposed vertically downward and thereafter the boards in both sets alternate in horizontal and vertical positions.

Abstract: A foldable display stand of sheet material has a back panel having at least one elongated transverse slit therein, a pair of side panels each having first and second opposing edges of which the first edge is hingedly connected to a respective one of two opposite side edges of the back panel so that each of the side panels can be positioned along substantially the same plane as the back panel, and at least one front panel having first and second opposite sides which are respectively hingedly attached to the second edges of the side panels, so that the front panel extends along a plane substantially parallel to the back panel. The display stand further includes at least one shelf hingedly connected to an edge of the front panel which extends between the first and second sides of the front panel, the shelf extending from such edge of the front panel through the associated slit in the back panel.