With Trackway Patents (Class 211/162)
  • Patent number: 8607996
    Abstract: A server cabinet assembly includes a number of chassis arranged on a floor in a row, a sliding rail mounted on the floor, a sliding plate slidably supported on the rail, and a supporting frame to accommodate servers. Each chassis includes a bottom wall defining a pair of sliding slots perpendicular to the sliding rail. The sliding plate defines a pair of slots in a top surface thereof. The supporting frame includes a bottom plate, and a number of rollers mounted to the bottom plate. When the sliding plate is slid along the rail to one of the chassis, and the slots of the sliding plate align with the sliding slots of the one of the chassis, the rollers slide on the slots of the sliding plate and the sliding slots of the chassis to move the supporting frame in or out of the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Feng-Chi Yang
  • Publication number: 20130283737
    Abstract: A method of preparing goods for transport is disclosed. A covering for the goods is provided that includes a wrap portion removably carried by a storage rack and a cap portion removably attached to the wrap portion, wherein the cap portion includes an attachment member. A force transmission member is secured to the attachment member of the cap portion and the cap portion is removed from the wrap portion. The force transmission member is moved to position the cap portion atop the goods. The wrap portion is removed from the storage rack, wrapped about the goods, and secured to the cap portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: Q Sales & Leasing, LLC
    Inventors: Peter W. Mirabella, Sesar De La Torre
  • Patent number: 8459475
    Abstract: A convertible media and document storage system uses elements of common pallet rack framing and is convertible between open slot and container storage. The container storage includes pilasters hanging from horizontal beam elements of the framing, and vertically spaced apart pairs of adjustable wireform racks engage the pilasters and provide horizontal ledges for supporting containers of various sizes. The use of hanging pilasters minimizes strength and material requirements. The open slot storage includes tall vertical drawers riding on overhead rails attachable to the same horizontal beam elements and individually horizontally drawn for access to the stored material such as data tape and disk media. The storage system optimizes utilization of space and allows large facilities to reconfigure storage between open slot and container storage when demands change.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Inventors: Bernard A. Higueroa, Michael Dressendorfer, Sasha Johnson, Bouasry Ott
  • Patent number: 8443990
    Abstract: A mobile industrial rack system which includes a flue spacer, a carriage spacer, and a synchronous motor control that individually and collectively allows the rack system to be used on unleveled surfaces. The industrial rack system is therefore well suited for storage facilities in which it is not possible or not desired to level an otherwise unleveled floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Spacesaver Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew A. Tourdot, James C. Muth, Brian R. Nemec, Brian P. Bourke, Eric Wipperfurth
  • Patent number: 8439211
    Abstract: A system includes a panel, a holder removably connected to the panel. The holder includes at least one connecting portion. A removable slide hanger has a first portion rotatably connected to the panel and slidably connected to a frame. Content placed in the holder is viewable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Inventors: Ray R. Emrani, Gregory E. Mote
  • Publication number: 20130082019
    Abstract: A slide assembly includes a first locking slice, a second locking slice and an elastic member slidably connected to the first locking slice and the second locking slice. A first latching hook is located on the first locking slice. A second latching hook is located on the second locking slice. A locating hole is defined in the rack corresponding to the first latching hook and the second latching hook. When the outer slide is released from the rack, the second locking slice is pressed to move in a first direction, the first locking slice is pressed to move in a second direction. The elastic member is elastically deformed. The first latching hook and the second latching hook are moved out from the locating hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: CHEN-LU FAN
  • Publication number: 20120328407
    Abstract: The present invention provides a rack stopper system for holding a plurality of components and/or component trays on a rack and then allowing the component trays to be transferred to another rack. The system can include a base, a support bar attached to the base, and a wiper bar pivotally attached to the support bar. The wiper bar can have a stop position that blocks a component and/or a component tray from rolling off of a first rack and a pass position that allows the component and/or component tray to roll off of the first rack and onto a second rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: John Psutka, Mike Ellis, Todd Jason Hughes
  • Publication number: 20120205334
    Abstract: A modular support device includes a plurality of interconnected inner bases each having an upstanding plate member, first and second slidable connecting members extending respectively on two opposite sides of the upstanding plate member, and two first support members each disposed between one of the first and second slidable connecting members and the upstanding plate member. The first slidable connecting member of one of the inner bases is slidably connectible to the second slidable connecting member of the other inner base to adjust a distance between the upstanding plate members. The first support members of each adjacent pair of the inner bases cooperate with each other for supporting an article thereon. The upstanding plate members of each adjacent pair of the inner bases cooperate with each other to sandwich therebetween the article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventors: Chia - Hsin Liu, Ming - Hui Kao
  • Patent number: 8210371
    Abstract: In order to accomplish the prevention of the shaking of the basket provided in a refrigerator, the fall prevention of the basket, the safe support of foods, the improvement of safety of the supporting portion of the basket, the improvement of user's sanitation and the improvement of appearance, the present invention discloses a mounting apparatus for a basket for a refrigerator comprising: a telescopic mounted on the wall of the refrigerator to be retractable; a connect member engaged with the telescopic; and a basket firmly seated on the upper surface of the connect member and provided with a plurality of bent wires, wherein, in order to support the position of the basket, the connect member comprises a right and left shake preventing part preventing right and left shakings of the basket; a front and rear shake preventing part preventing front and rear shakings of the basket; and a up and down shake preventing part preventing up and down shakings of the basket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Do-Hyung Kim
  • Publication number: 20120125874
    Abstract: A push-back cart storage system has one or more push-back carts having a cross-member formed by a structural angle section having cutouts at opposite ends to provide clearance for the second push-back cart to move under the first push-back cart. The cross member provides a truss or joist type of beam support having a full height middle section which resists bending and a reduced height at the ends, to provide a low profile. Side members or angle sections on the cart have through holes for attaching wheels, with no welding of wheel mounts required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: J.C.M. INDUSTRIES, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: John Krummell, Kenneth Davison
  • Patent number: 8177207
    Abstract: A fixture that allows for quickly preparing, painting and finishing a plurality of door panels that have opposed side surfaces interconnected by a relatively narrow edge. The fixture includes upper and lower horizontal support bars. A plurality of spaced vertical support bars extend between and are slidably attached to the upper and lower horizontal support bars so that the spacing between vertical support bars may be adjusted to accommodate the size of the door panels. A plurality of mounting stations are on the vertical supports. A pair of pins are received by the mounting stations and engage the opposite edges of a panel for pivotal movement, painting and finishing of the panel there between.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Inventor: Earl Eugene Waters
  • Publication number: 20120091148
    Abstract: A moldable threaded container and placement rail system which includes a moldable container formed with an annular sidewall forming a cylindrical member, threaded on the open end and a closed bottom surface on the opposite end. A receptacle such as a recessed notch or slot is formed so as not to extend beyond the plane of the bottom surface. The receptacle is configured to allow placement of the container on a rail secured to a store shelf display unit for ideal positioning of the product content label while reducing the labor content required for stocking and restocking products for display on store shelving. The receptacle configuration will also allow using a common household item, such as a pencil, to act as a lever to assist in untightening or retightening the closure on the container. The container is easily moldable and allows containers to be stacked one on top of another when placed in a cardboard box for shipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventor: John R. Nasiatka
  • Publication number: 20120037575
    Abstract: Embodiments of motion control apparatus and systems to provide improved special effects for filmmaking are disclosed. In one embodiment, a motion control system comprises a modular track assembly comprising a plurality of connectable segments. The track assembly is configured to direct a movable trolley assembly that employs a platform to mount filmmaking equipment. The trolley assembly includes a drive assembly that responds to remotely generated control signals to move the trolley assembly along the track assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventor: Alex Wen
  • Patent number: 8087931
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for supporting, stacking, and transporting kiln run, in particular for firing ceramic products, comprising an assembly of supports and support beams, like carrier beams and cross beams, on which, in particular one or several supports for placing the kiln run are provided. Thus, for supporting at least one support beam, at least one loose bearing is provided, comprising a support body, moveably disposed, substantially in the direction of the support beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Saint Gobain IndustrieKeramik Rodental, GmbH
    Inventor: Winkler Erhard
  • Patent number: 8074812
    Abstract: A rotary hanging track storage unit for mounting in a corner cabinet includes a circular hanging track 4 and hanger assemblies 10, hanging guard assemblies 11, and hanger extensions 22. The track 7 is attached to and supported by hanging track brackets 3, hanging track clamps 5, track supports 6, and center shaft 7. The assembly can be rotated within the corner cabinet 2 where cookware and utensils can be hung from assemblies 10 and extensions 22 to be accessed and stored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Sean Bradbury
  • Publication number: 20110210090
    Abstract: A support stand for mounting a plurality of components thereto, comprising a plurality of upstanding elongate support members and a mounting element to fixedly mount the support members to each other in a spaced parallel relationship, wherein facing guide channels extend longitudinally along adjacent support members, the facing guide channels being configured to receive and mount a support plate extending between said facing guide channels, such that a component coupled to said support plate is mounted to the support stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: ICON OFFICE DESIGN LTD.
    Inventor: Gary King
  • Publication number: 20110168653
    Abstract: A display retraction assembly for a multi-display visualization device is provided comprising a first track in a first vertical plane, a second track in a second vertical plane offset from the first track, a display support member operably connected to the first track and second track and a display connected to the display support member wherein the display is movable simultaneously with the display support member along the first track and second track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Chris Garrett, Doug Betts, Clint Collins
  • Patent number: 7963408
    Abstract: A storage tray system which includes a rack and a plurality of storage trays. The rack includes a plurality of tray runners for supporting the trays in the rack, and which allow sliding movement of the storage trays between open and closed positions. The storage trays can be inclined downwards when in the open position to allow access to their contents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Certwood Limited
    Inventor: David Glover
  • Publication number: 20110084041
    Abstract: A storage rack comprises a plurality of slacked supporting ledges each spaced away from each other arranged in pairs on facing sidewalls for receiving plate-type carriers for stored articles. Storage and retrieval of the carriers in the storage rack is provided by a transport device. The supporting ledges are a snaked press fit in the sheet metal of the sidewalls and the sidewalls are secured to upright rack stanchions. To define a storage rack ensuring exact positioning of the supporting ledges, it is proposed that the rack stanchions comprise horizontally protruding pegs engaging cavities in the supporting ledges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: Hanel GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Karl-Bruno Hänel
  • Patent number: 7921615
    Abstract: An improved panel is disclosed. The panel is of the type for use with a bracket and which, in use: forms a wall surface as part of an assembly for partitioning or dividing a space; defines a horizontal groove; and is adapted to releasably, securely, receive, via the horizontal groove, said bracket. The improvement comprises a metal sheet and a metal bolster. The metal sheet has a front and a rear face, the front face defining said wall surface in use and said sheet defining a horizontal slot in use. The metal bolster is secured to the rear face of said metal sheet to define, in combination with the metal sheet, said horizontal groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Unifor S.p.A.
    Inventor: Cesare Picchio
  • Publication number: 20100326930
    Abstract: A rack assembly comprises: an elongated main frame, a front surface of which is formed with a first display area, an inclined second display area, and a concave space defined therebetween, the first display area is defined with plural first limiting grooves and a longitudinally-extending first rail, the second display area is provided with at least one second limiting groove and an inclined second rail. At least one base plate is mounted in the concave space and includes a horizontal top portion for pivotally fixing a positioning sleeve and a longitudinal portion formed with at least one hanging hole for fixing to an object. Plural suspension members are detachably engaged in the first and second limiting grooves and each provided with an abutting portion to be abutted against the first and second rails, and a retaining portion to be engaged in the first and second limiting grooves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventor: Vance Chiang
  • Publication number: 20100326936
    Abstract: A rack and tray device formed from a pair of side panels mountable on the floor of an area and attached to the sides of the area, such as the inside of a van.Guide members are on the side panels and include a channel shape extending inward to accept a tray member carried by the channel shape and maintained in a substantially horizontal orientation when objects are placed on the at least one tray member. The guide members are slidably mounted to further support the tray and prevent it from tipping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: Dejana Corgo & Van Interiors Inc.
    Inventor: Charles L. Hanley
  • Publication number: 20100320164
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. Clark, Michael A. Whittier, David Cheney, Joseph R. Guggenberger
  • Patent number: 7850020
    Abstract: Storage carts for the storage of pallets and other loads that may be moved between an open position into an aisle for access to the load and a closed position out of the aisle when desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Konstant Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony N. Konsant
  • Publication number: 20100206829
    Abstract: A product display includes an elongated member having at least one channel extending in a direction substantially parallel with the length of the member, a product support engaged with the elongated member, and a product divider engaged with the elongated member. At least one of the product support and the product divider is at least partially received within the channel. The product support and the product divider are independently movable relative to one another along the length of the elongated member to adjust the respective positions of the product support and the product divider relative to the elongated member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: L&P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY
    Inventors: Paul Clements, Alejandro Reyes
  • Publication number: 20100181273
    Abstract: A standardized or basic product display device is provided with a standard front barrier for identifying and restraining a spring-urged column of displayed products in conjunction with a plurality of secondary barrier elements which can be easily and securely mounted onto the primary barrier to accommodate reconfiguration and enlargement of the display device. The secondary elements have lower portions of inverted U-shaped configuration which can be selectively applied over external edge margins of the primary barrier and secured thereto by locking detents. The secondary barrier element enables the front barrier of the display device to be enlarged, both in width and height to accommodate larger product packages than contemplated for the standard display device in its minimum configuration. In one form, the secondary barrier element has a vertical extension of narrow width, providing effective restraint of tall packages while maximizing visibility of the front of the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventors: Thomas O. Nagel, Joseph F. Kologe
  • Publication number: 20100059469
    Abstract: A display device includes an enclosure for receiving a plurality of items of merchandise. The enclosure has a first side wall, a second side wall spaced apart from the first side wall and a front portion. The display device also includes a product advancing mechanism for advancing the items of merchandise toward the front portion of the enclosure for dispensing an item of merchandise. The product advancing mechanism includes a track disposed between the first and second side walls, a pusher body slidably engaging the track, a biasing element for biasing the pusher body, and a governing device for controlling the rate at which the first biasing element displaces the pusher body toward the front portion of the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventors: Jeffrey Mason, Timothy L. Mason, Jeffrey Sherretts, Vladimir Sedov
  • Publication number: 20100038328
    Abstract: A system for a slide-out platform in a rack mount case includes a slide-out platform configured to secure electronic equipment. The platform is slideably attached to the rack mount case using a first rail and a second rail. The first and second rail have a series of indexing holes in order to allow a dagger pin to secure the platform in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: Environmental Container Systems, inc., dba ECS Composites
    Inventor: Dennis M. Becklin
  • Publication number: 20090322194
    Abstract: A safety cabinet has a sturdy box having an open front side and a door hinged to the box and movable between a closed position fitting against the box and closing the front side and an open position pivoted out from the box and exposing the open front side. A shelf can slide in the open position of the door between an in position wholly contained in the box behind the open front side and an out position projecting forward at least partially from the open front side. An arm connected between the door and the shelf moves the shelf into the out position when the door is moved respectively into the open position and into the in position when the door is moved into the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventors: Frank BACKHAUS, Franz-Josef Hagen
  • Publication number: 20090289155
    Abstract: A slide rail assembly is capable of being attached to a chassis associated with a post extending therefrom. The slide rail assembly includes a slide rail defining a mounting slot for receiving the post, a retaining member having a mounting portion fixed to the slide rail, an intermediate member slidably attached to the slide rail, and a releasing member pivoted connecting to the retaining member. The intermediate member includes a cutout configured to receive the post and be aligned with the mounting slot of the slide rail. The retaining member is capable of keeping the intermediate member from sliding with respect to the slide rail. The releasing member is capable of being pivoted to enable the intermediate member to slide with respect to the slide rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2008
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: MO-MING YU, HAI-CHEN ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20090277852
    Abstract: A storage system for organizing containers and lids of varying sizes, depths and shapes through the use of compartments. The compartments are configured in a variety of practical dimensions such as square, circular and rectangular. Retractable legs and sliding tracks offer additional storage capability and adaptability for users dealing with limited kitchen and cabinet space. The storage system also is collapsible for increased durability and this function—coupled with at least one front retractable leg and at least one rear retractable leg—allow the user to adjust such aspects as the height of the system. The containers and lids relating to the storage system are preferably of the plastic variety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Connie Moore, Monique Moore
  • Publication number: 20090272707
    Abstract: There is disclosed a pocket door system. The pocket door system comprises a pocket door sized and shaped to fit into a pocket opening in a wall. Associated with the pocket door is a storage means which is sized and shaped to fit into the pocket opening in the pocket door. The pocket door system also comprises a means for sliding the pocket door and the associated storage means into and out of the pocket opening. A kit for installing a pocket door system is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventor: Jeff H. Layton
  • Patent number: 7604131
    Abstract: A storage rack that can be mounted to the ceiling to allow easy loading and unloading of multiple items, such as bikes. The stored items ride along a longitudinal track which allows a single item, in a row of many, to be removed without disturbing the remaining items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Inventors: John M. Clark, Stephen A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20090229194
    Abstract: The subject application provides a modular containment structure that satisfies a plurality of growing needs in the marketplace. As will be discussed in further detail below, the modular containment structure provides practical and efficient mobility as it can be quickly deployed. Once deployed at a remote site or location, the containment structure can be started or in a plug and play fashion, thereby minimizing the connection time to external utilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: ADVANCED SHIELDING TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE s.I.
    Inventor: Enrique Daunert Armillas
  • Patent number: 7587983
    Abstract: A drive mechanism for a body where the body has a plurality of load bearing and track engaging wheels that allow the body to move back and forth along a track that comprises an actuator attached to the body that is manually or mechanically driven, a non-load beating drive wheel that is attached with respect to the body so that it engages a stationary surface adjacent the body and a drive coupling mechanism between the actuator and the drive wheel wherein actuation of the actuator causes rotation of the drive wheel which moves the body along the tracks. The invention provides a convenient mechanism of attaching a drive mechanism to a body and to enable easier movement of track mounted bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Glidestore Freetrack Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Brian Maurice Parker, George Giles Campbell
  • Patent number: 7581738
    Abstract: A moveable storage structure system, a device for supporting and allowing mobility of a storage structure, and, in some embodiments, moveable storage structure systems and devices that stabilize and minimize vibrations of equipment supported within a storage structure. The moveable storage structure system includes a sled, one or more wheels, and a storage structure. The device includes a sled, and one or more wheels or sets of wheels. This system and device may further include vibration dampening components that minimize vibration of equipment supported within the storage structure during mobilization of the system and the structure. The present invention contemplates that the moveable storage structure system may be utilized in a variety of settings, such as an office, a storage facility or space, or a mobile shelter or vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Azimuth, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig W Hartzell, Kevin G Koch, Aaron M King
  • Publication number: 20090206047
    Abstract: A height adjustable workstation comprising a frame, a console supported by and movable up and down with the respect to the frame, and a keyboard tray supported by the console and pivotable with respect thereto when the console is moved down.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: James Roberge, Jason Rathbone
  • Publication number: 20090199723
    Abstract: A food warming apparatus has a heating compartment for maintaining previously cooked food portions in a ready-to-use condition. The food portions are contained in a tray that is placed in a tray handler. The tray handler may include a frame for receiving the tray, a handle, and rollers. A tray handler guide in the heating compartment has a guide surface on which the rollers are able to roll and stops for engaging the rollers at a maintenance position and an access position. In the maintenance position, the tray is positioned inside the heating compartment so that the food portions are maintained in a ready-to-use condition. In the access position, a user is able to access food portions in the tray. At the maintenance and access positions, the user may sense the engagement of the rollers by sensing that the tray handler's motion is impeded but not prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: PRINCE CASTLE, INC.
    Inventors: Loren J. Veltrop, Robert Long
  • Publication number: 20090127217
    Abstract: The invention relates to a guide rail, which can be fixed to horizontal bars including angled end regions on a grid-type side part of an oven, a dishwasher or similar appliances and which has a rapid fixing device, including two retaining elements that are fixed in the end region of the guide rail and that can be detachably fixed to a bar on the grid-type side part. According to the invention, both the front and the rear retaining element have respective first and second clip-type retaining sections, the first partially encompassing the longitudinal extension of a bar and the second partially encompassing the angled end regions of said bar. The retaining section of the rear retaining element is open towards the rear of the guide rail, allowing the rail with its rapid fixing device to be pushed and fixed onto one of the bars from the front of the grid-type side part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: PAUL HETTICH GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Achim Wittgrebe
  • Patent number: 7523901
    Abstract: A drive bracket assembly for carrying data storage devices, includes a first carrying bracket having a pair of side walls, a second carrying bracket mounted in the first carrying bracket, and a locking latch. The second carrying bracket includes a pair of side walls. A securing member including a first blocking tab formed on each side wall of the second carrying bracket. A locking latch is resiliently and moveably attached to one of the side walls of the first carrying bracket. A blocking member corresponding to the first blocking tab of the securing member is formed on the locking latch, for preventing a movement of the second carrying bracket along a first direction parallel to the side walls of the first carrying bracket. The first carrying bracket can be mounted in the first carrying bracket for carrying small type data storage devices. The second carrying bracket can be removed from the first carrying bracket so that the first carrying bracket can hold more large type data storage devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Kang Wu, Li-Ping Chen
  • Patent number: 7516855
    Abstract: Storage carts for the storage of pallets and other loads that may be moved between an open position into an aisle for access to the load and a closed position out of the aisle when desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Inventor: Anthony N. Konstant
  • Patent number: 7506773
    Abstract: A shelving system includes at least two parallel lengths of track, at least two pair of end pieces disposed on opposite ends of each of the at least two lengths of track, and a stationary shelving unit attached to one of the at least two pair of end pieces, with the stationary shelving unit including a plurality of posts and a shelf supported by the plurality of posts, and a mobile shelving unit, which includes a plurality of posts, a shelf supported by the plurality of posts, and a plurality of wheels adapted to roll on the at least two lengths of track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Welsch, James J. Janick, Robert J. Welch, Joseph R. Petcavage
  • Publication number: 20090065460
    Abstract: A storage (10) is provided with a supporting portion (11) capable of supporting a load (3), a horizontal driving portion (13) capable of moving said supporting portion back and forth in a horizontal one direction, a vertical driving portion (14) capable of moving said supporting portion back and forth in a vertical direction, and a rack (15) having a plurality of putting surfaces, each being capable of transferring said load mutually with said supporting portion, said putting surfaces being disposed at a plurality of stages in the vertical direction to each of which said supporting portion can access by said horizontal driving portion, one or more than one of said putting surfaces being disposed at a horizontal position to which said supporting portion can access by said horizontal driving portion. At least one of said putting surfaces functions as a port for unloading and loading said load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: ASYST TECHNOLOGIES JAPAN, INC.
    Inventors: Masanao MURATA, Takashi YAMAJI
  • Publication number: 20090057254
    Abstract: Apparatuses for the efficient and safe organization of product on shelves. The present invention encompasses shelving allocation units that are adjustable in a longitudinal direction to accommodate varying shelf depths. The present invention also provides for shelving allocation units that are adjustable in both the longitudinal direction, but also along an orthogonal axis. By being adjustable along an orthogonal axis, the shelving allocation units of the present invention may be adapted to accommodate various sizes of product. The present invention also includes novel backstop assemblies that may be adapted for use in shelves of various dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Cynthia A. CRAWBUCK, James R. BURCHELL, Edward J. MOSS, John C. BURCHELL
  • Publication number: 20090050591
    Abstract: A mobile data center unit has a mobile weatherized enclosure; a plurality of rack sets within the enclosure, with each rack set being comprised of one or more racks holding rack-mounted data processing equipment. A plurality of guides guide the motion of the rack sets between at least: a first position, that provides access by a person to the front and/or back of the racks in a rack set, and the equipment mounted in the racks; and a second position that does not provide such access. Each rack set is mounted to move as a unit along one or more of the guides. Mobile data center units can have a plurality of cooling or power units and control circuitry for sensing how much cooling or power the mobile data center unit need and selecting how many cooling or power units should be turned on as a result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: David Michael Hart, Murray Kenneth Thomas Stewart
  • Patent number: 7484631
    Abstract: A modular storage system for installation on a floor includes a plurality of carts. Each cart includes a base that generally has a length that separates opposed ends of the base, a storage structure that is operably attached to and carried by the base, at least three pivotable wheel assemblies, the wheel assemblies being operably attached to and extending below the base to provide a rolling surface adapted to roll on the floor, and at least one track follower mechanism that is operably attached to one end of the base and having at least a portion of which is selectively vertically movable to engage the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Nenger Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Bothun, Mark E. Gallea, Michael D. Jines, Frederick A. Mather, Gregg S. Nelson, Marty L. Prins, Craig J. Ulrich
  • Publication number: 20090016864
    Abstract: The article storage facility comprises an article transporter configured to move along a path via an article transfer location with respect to an article storage rack; an article loader for bringing articles into and taking articles out of the article storage rack, provided to the article storage rack so as to project and retract between a protruding position for article receipt that projects to an outside of the article storage rack, and a retracted position for retracting toward the article storage rack; and a protrusion and retraction operating device provided to the article transporter, for causing the article loader to protrude and retract between the protruding position and the retracted position when the article transporter is at the article transfer location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: Daifuku Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mitsuru Yoshida, Yoshitaka Inui
  • Patent number: 7469793
    Abstract: A rack has a linear guide and a braking module. The braking module has a braking device, a braking block, a transmission shaft and a elastic device. A central end of the braking device expands toward one side of a slide rest so as to allow the control end to extend outwardly of the slide rest. The transmission shaft drives the braking block. The braking block touches the rails so as to achieve a braking effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: I Jang Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hsin-Yueh Chen
  • Publication number: 20080308517
    Abstract: A track clip hanger assembly is composed of two parts that are mated together in a slidable manner to attach the assembly to a hanging ceiling track. Each of the two track clip hanger parts include an arrangement for mating one part to the other and each of the two parts include an arrangement for attaching the assembly to a ceiling track such that the assembly hangs from the bottom of the track when the two parts are in the mated position and the two parts of the track clip hanger assembly are mated in such a manner that the two parts will not accidentally come apart or un-mate. The track clip hanger assembly is designed to allow an electronic device to be attached to it so that the device can not accidentally become un-attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Jeff Leland Simpson, Kevin P. Conway, Kraig J. Kruger
  • Publication number: 20080296455
    Abstract: A bracket for connecting a slide assembly to a rack having any one of multiple hole standards. The bracket includes a first portion defining a first surface that contacts the rack and a second portion that defines a second surface that contacts the rack. The first portion and the second portion cooperate to capture a portion of the rack therebetween. The bracket further includes a first projection sized and shaped to engage a first rack hole standard and a second projection sized and shaped to engage a second rack hole standard. The bracket may also include additional projections configured to engage additional hole standards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Patty J. Brock, Ramiro Perez