Abstract: An integral dual display rack assembly includes a first frame member at front central position having a plurality of base-plate members attached thereto in a vertical column array to support a display of multiple first sample items of carpeting, flooring or the like. A second frame member, at least partially disposed rearward of the base-plate members and extending laterally from the plurality of base-plate members, includes a guide track assembly supporting a rollerable plurality of carriage frames suitable to support a second display item and to laterally move the same between a first storage position and a second display or viewing position. In such a fashion, a selected first display item upon the first frame member can be readily compared and contrasted with a selected second display item of the second frame member.

Abstract: A product inventory control system is provided that utilizes both fixed and movable racks. The present system may be utilized in a walk-in display cooler or other product storage application to help with inventory management and to provide easy access to stored product. The racks of the present system include shelf support members that are selectively positionable at a plurality of different orientations so as to achieve different product support surface orientations relative to a horizontal The shelf support members are adapted for storing a plurality of different types of products and product containers. Movable racks are positioned in front of fixed racks whereby movement of a movable rack provides access to a rack positioned therebehind.

Abstract: A product inventory control system is provided that utilizes both fixed and movable racks. The present system may be utilized in a walk-in display cooler or other product storage application to help with inventory management and to provide easy access to stored product. The racks of the present system include shelf support members that are selectively positionable at a plurality of different orientations so as to achieve different product support surface orientations relative to a horizontal The shelf support members are adapted for storing a plurality of different types of products and product containers. Movable racks are positioned in front of fixed racks whereby movement of a movable rack provides access to a rack positioned therebehind.

Abstract: A storage unit having at least one movable storage module is provided. According to the invention, the storage unit includes at least one support device having at least one support rail. A carrying device interconnected to the storage module engages the support device, thereby carrying at least a first portion of the weight of the storage module. A rolling device interconnected to the storage module engages the floor to carry a second portion of the weight of the storage module. The provided storage unit allows heavy loads to be carried by the movable storage module along a path defined by the support device.

Abstract: A rack assembly for holding industrial components, such as vehicle components, including class A components includes a frame and a carrier assembly which is suspended from the frame. The carrier assembly is adapted to individually support a plurality of components in a spaced vertical or horizontal arrangement and is slidably mounted to the frame such that the carrier assembly is movable between a stored position within the frame and an extended position whereby the vehicle components are easily accessible for retrieval. Preferably, the frame includes a plurality of the carrier assemblies with each carrier assembly including a plurality of holders arranged at least on one side of the carrier assembly. In preferred form, the holders comprise pockets which are arranged in a plurality of rows and columns, with the pockets being configured from a flexible substrate to gently cradle the respective components.

Abstract: An integrated support for tools utilizes both round and rectangularly shaped “U” socket tool support members that can be slidably mounted on a metal strip, and displaceable supports that can be mounted on a solidly shaped strip to provide an extended support with which the strip may be supported and stabilized. The extended support may be extruded, cut, or formed in any manner. It provides a body to which the strip may be attached, provides side surfaces that include recessed surfaces to facilitate grasping, and may optionally provide an extended area magnetic base, which works well with metal tool boxes to provide a measure of stability beyond its own weight. The support may actively provide accommodative support to a plurality of strips.

Abstract: An expandable display apparatus comprises a main display unit and first and second expandable display panels. The main unit is defined as having a centerline axis. The main unit includes a pair of side walls oriented substantially along and disposed on opposite sides of the centerline axis. One or both of the side walls may include a display panel. The main unit contains first and second end openings oriented substantially across the centerline axis and disposed in opposing spaced-apart relation. The end openings communicate with a storage space between the pair of side walls. The display panels are removably stored side-by-side in the storage space and are movable in opposite directions through the end openings. The panels are movable along respective paths between respective stored positions inside the storage space and respective extended positions outside the storage space. The display panels align with the centerline axis of the main unit when the panels are in the extended position.

Abstract: A movable shelf device for a van for positioning an easily accessible shelf unit in a van. The movable shelf device for a van includes a rail attached to a bottom surface of a top wall of a vehicle. A shelving unit has a bottom wall, a pair of lateral side walls, an upper wall, and a back wall, a plurality of panels extending between and attached to the lateral side walls. The panels each defining a shelf. A plurality of rods are attached to and extend upwardly from the upper wall of the shelving unit. Each of a plurality of pairs of wheels is rotatably coupled to one of the rods. Each of the pairs of wheels is positioned in the rail. The shelving unit may be moved along the rail away from and in front of a side door of a van.

Abstract: A delivery track construction for use with display coolers, and dispensing devices for relatively perishable packaged products. The construction includes at least one pair of parallel inclined tracks having first and second terminal ends for gravity feeding of packages from the first to the second end. The packages are supported by a track-engaging member which slidably engages the rails. In one embodiment, the track-engaging member is in the form of a T-shaped hook defining a pair of recesses which engage the rails. In another form, the track-engaging member is in the form of a sphere of diameter sufficient to span the interstice formed by the rails. In another embodiment, the track is formed by a inclined lower wall and a pair of parallel vertical walls adapted to support cylindrical containers in parallel vertical orientation for serial dispensing.

Abstract: A knife holder includes a knife holding block having a plurality of knife holding slots, each slot for receiving a knife therein. The knife holder also includes a knife locking mechanism that is movably engaged with the knife holding block. The knife holding mechanism is selectively movable to alternately: (a) simultaneously lock knives located in all of the knife holding slots so that the knives cannot be removed from any of the knife holding slots, and (b) simultaneously unlock knives located in all of the knife holding slots so that the knives can be removed from all of the knife holding slots.

Abstract: A rack is provided having a track which is adapted to removably support a plurality of items in a predetermined pattern or order. The track comprises a plurality of interconnected levels so that the items may move along the track between the different levels and the items are readily accessible from all locations on the track. Clips may be used to sectionalize the rack and to balance the load on the rack while it spins.

Abstract: A rack is provided having a track which is adapted to removably support a plurality of items in a predetermined pattern or order. The track comprises a plurality of interconnected levels so that the items may move along the track between the different levels and the items are readily accessible from all locations on the track. Clips may be used to sectionalize the rack and to balance the load on the rack while it spins.

Abstract: A merchandising device is useful to display flanged bottles. The device includes an elongate track for supporting a row of flanged bottles such that the bottles in the row are suspended by their neck flanges for movement along the track and are removable from the track through the front end of the track. The track comprises a track body including a pair of opposed side walls extending along the track, and a pair of rail members detachably attached respectively to the side walls of the body to be disposed substantially parallel to each other. Each rail member comprises a connector panel extending alongside a respective one of the side walls and a supporting ledge joined to and extending along the panel. The ledges of the rail members project laterally of the panels toward each other and are disposed with a gap therebetween to receive in the gap the necks of the bottles such that the bottles are slidably engaged at the undersides of their neck flanges with the ledges.

Abstract: A rack is provided having a track which is adapted to removably support a plurality of items in a predetermined pattern or order. The track comprises a plurality of interconnected levels so that the items may move along the track between the different levels and the items are readily accessible from all locations on the track. Clips may be used to sectionalize the rack and to balance the load on the rack while it spins. Alternatively, one or more vertical rods secured to and extending between at least several levels of the track may be provided to strengthen the track and sectionalize the track into segments.

Abstract: A storage and display system according to the present invention may include one or more stackable and alignable storage frames, each storage frame including one or more storage tracks. A movable display frame that may pivot may be used to align a display track with one of the storage tracks to accept an item stored thereon. The display track may be lowered or pivoted to properly display the item, motion of the display frame and track may be controlled by computer. The display frame and track may also be used to load and unload the storage tracks. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A paint rack system for consolidating doors and shutters for spray painting and storing in an organized assembly. The system generally comprises an elongate base having opposite ends and a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal axis of the base is extended between the ends of the base, such that the ends of the base define a base length therebetween. A plurality of ground engaging members are coupled to the base. An elongate main beam has opposite ends and a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal axis of the main beam is extended between the ends of the main beam, and the ends of the main beam define a main beam length therebetween. The main beam is slidably mounted to the base, with the main beam being rotatably mounted to the base such that the main beam is rotatable about an axis of rotation being upwardly extended from the base. The axis of rotation is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the base.

Abstract: A bicycle parking device for parking a plurality of bicycles thereon adjacent to each other, wherein a pair of rails, substantially U-shaped in vertical section, are extended in parallel with each other with a predetermined space provided therebetween substantially corresponding to a space between the axes of two wheels of a bicycle, each of the rails being formed with upper and lower horizontal walls and a vertical wall connecting said upper and lower horizontal walls at one side thereof to provide a guide groove at the other side thereof. A bicycle parking mount is extended across the rails and includes a bottom wall of a predetermined width for supporting the wheels of the bicycle thereon, a fence for preventing the bicycle from falling down, and a stopper for engaging at least one of the wheels of the bicycle. Guides support the parking mount on the pair of rails, the guides including at least a pair of guide members which are longer than the width of the bottom wall of the bicycle parking mount.

Abstract: A display device for articles such as cosmetic products or perfumes, which includes a plurality of display elements for articles to be tested, whereby the elements are relatively movable to uncover storage elements located immediately behind the display elements to thus provide a direct correspondence between the articles to be tested and the stored articles such as lipsticks, mascara bottles, pots for cosmetic products and various making-up goods.

Abstract: A first device for use in conjunction with display cases include a frame, a support member slidably disposed on the frame, an arm disposed on the support member for slidable movement therewith, a first work surface disposed on the support member, and a dampening member disposed between the second work surface and the support member for reducing vibration transfer to the first surface. A second device comprises a rail, a support member slidably disposed on the rail, and a dampening member disposed between the rail and the support member. A third device includes a window frame slidably engaged with a display case, a window supported by the frame member, and a work surface disposed on the frame member.

Abstract: A combination partition screen includes at least two upright supports, each upright support having a plurality of longitudinal coupling portions in corners thereof and a plurality of spacers respectively mounted between each two adjacent upright supports to support partition panels, each spacer having a flat base wall, a flat bearing wall and a flat supporting wall respectively extended from the base wall, an upward stop flange extended from the flat bearing wall and adapted to hold with the flat base wall a partition panel on the flat bearing wall, a downward stop flange extended from the flat supporting wall and adapted to hold with the flat base wall a partition panel below the flat supporting wall, a downward locating flange extended from the flat bearing wall and defining with the flat supporting wall an elongated coupling chamber for hanging things, a flat positioning wall perpendicularly extended from an opposite side of the flat base wall on the middle, an elongated clamping wall extended from the fla

Abstract: A display device for articles, such as cosmetic products or perfumes, includes a plurality of display elements for articles to be tested, which elements are relatively movable to uncover storage elements located immediatly behind the display elements to thus provide a direct correspondence between the articles to be tested and the stored articles and to impart to the display device a compactness adapted to reduce the bulk of the whole of articles to be tested and stored for sale such as lipsticks, mascara bottles, pots for cosmetic products and various making-up goods.

Abstract: A structure to allow an increased number of shells to be stored in a boathouse bay with but a small if any increase in the volume of the boathouse bay. In accordance with one embodiment, shells are stored along both walls of a boathouse bay and on both sides of a movable storage rack vertically mounted to at least one carriage that can move along at least one track beneath the roof of the boathouse. Stored shells are above and/or below each other such that their riggings are interdigitated to conserve space. To remove an interdigitated shell, the movable storage rack can be moved across the boathouse bay to grant access to the shell desired to be used.

Abstract: A moving shelf assembly having moving shelf main bodies capable of moving by wheels attached to the lower portion and whose motion is guided by rails built on the top portion, stopper parts capable of moving up and down attached to the moving shelf main bodies, and height adjusting parts which adjust the height at which the stopper parts are attached in relation to the moving shelf main bodies, and wherein plugs capable of being inserted into and pulled out of guiding grooves open on the lower surface of the rails protrude upwards from the stopper parts, and the height at which the stopper part is attached in relation to the moving shelf main body is adjusted by the height adjusting part, and wherein the moving shelf main body is separated from the rails when the plugs, which are inserted in the guiding grooves, are pulled out of the guiding grooves and is then capable of moving freely by the wheels.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting utensils utilizing a base member which includes a surface extending along the base member. The base member is linked to a structure, such as a cabinet, and may be movable relative to the same. A plurality of holders are connected to the surface of the base member to position utensils in a pendant mode. Sound attenuating devices are interposed adjacent utensils to absorb sound normally generated by utensils contacting one another.

Abstract: A display unit including a plastic panel and first and second generally L-shaped plastic frame members attached to opposed edges of the panel to form a generally U-shaped assembly. The panel includes structure for enabling the display of merchandise. The display unit includes mounting components for mounting the assembly to a substrate, such as a column in a store, round, rectangular or square, or ends of a shelving unit. The U-shaped assembly is preferably made entirely of a plastic which is rigid yet somewhat resilient. A method for optimizing an exposed column in a store for sales purposes is also disclosed in which a generally U-shaped plastic assembly having a panel is mounted to the column and the panel is provided with structure for enabling the display of merchandise.

Abstract: A container pick and return system is provided having a two-tiered flow rail conveyor system that includes an inclined upper set of feed flow rails forming an input conveyor assembly and a lower set of inclined return flow rails forming an exit conveyor upon which a unit load may roll. At the front end of the system is a transfer conveyor assembly that, upon receipt of a loaded container, automatically and smoothly positions the container at an angle increased from the input conveyor assembly to enhance the accessibility of the contents of the container. When the container is emptied by the line worker, the transfer conveyor assembly is triggered and the empty container is automatically lowered and transferred to the exit conveyor where it rolls down the exit conveyor to the rear of the system for reloading.

Abstract: A modular storage apparatus for movably supporting one or more storage units in front of a plurality of non-movably supported storage units. The apparatus comprises a plurality of independent, modular base sections each having a pair of tracks thereon which are securable together via cam lock coupling devices to form a single, rigid, lightweight, elongated base assembly. A leveling and supporting system associated with each base unit enables the entire base assembly to be precisely leveled. The base units each support at least one carriage unit which in turn supports an independent storage unit thereon. An anti-tip system prevents each movable storage unit from tipping or leaning beyond a predetermined degree. The modular construction enables the apparatus to be easily and conveniently shipped, packaged and handled and the assembled base assembly does not need to be secured to a supporting floor.

Abstract: A large capacity mobile storage system having a plurality of storage units and a plurality of interconnected support assemblies for rolling movement. Each of the support assemblies includes a frame and a pair of spherical shaped hardened steel support wheels. Only one of the support assemblies includes a pair of guide rollers disposed perpendicular to its associated support wheels in order to maintain rolling movement of the storage system along a linear path. The support wheels of the other support assemblies are allowed to move independently from one another in order to prevent the scrubbing action of the supporting apparatus. The supporting assemblies also include a drive track and a sprocket disposed at one end of the storage unit with a drive mechanism. This feature helps to keep the floor area between the flat tracks uncluttered. The apparatus compensates for a significant degree of unlevelness and undulation of the flat tracks caused by an unlevel floor upon which the flat tracks are mounted.

Abstract: A push-back storage rack comprises a frame defining at least one storage bay having a depth sufficient to accommodate a plurality of separate storage units; and a track-mounted carriage assembly mounted in the bay. The carriage assembly comprises at least two articulated carts connected together end-to-end for pivotal movement about a transverse horizontal axis. The carts ride on a track that has an upper track section, a lower track section, and an arcuate front section that joins the upper and lower track sections. The track guides the carts for movement between the front and the rear of the bay on the upper track section and directs the carts downwardly and then rearwardly on the lower track section in an inverted position as the carts move forwardly at the front end of the upper track section. The carts are thus stored underneath the upper track section and are brought upwardly to the upper track section as the carts are filled and moved rearwardly in the upper track section.

Abstract: A shoe rack has two frame members spaced laterally to provide an open space between them sufficient to receive shoes. Each of the frame elements has crossbars spaced vertically from one another and carrying a plurality of shoe mounts spaced along the bars and arranged to hold shoes with their soles and heels facing inwardly into the open space between the frame members. A spacer extends between the two frame members. The spacer has a channel running along each edge, that carries on each side, a roller. Rails are mounted to a fixed element of a closet and the rollers on each side of the spacer are mounted to roll in the rails. The rails have rollers that run on a track carried by the spacer. The two frame members are connected by links pivotally mounted at two ends, so that the frame members, when not attached to the spacer, can be folded substantially flat for shipping or storage.

Abstract: A push-back storage system includes left and right rails welded to strut members, to provide a precise predetermined spacing between the rails. As the spacing between rails is permanently set during manufacture, no on site adjustment or alignment is needed. Carts can roll smoothly on the rails as the spacing between the rails is maintained. A U-bracket or a J-hook at the front of the bedframe facilitates attachment of the bedframe to a front load beam of a rack assembly. The strut members are welded to the rails.

Abstract: A merchandising device comprises first and second elongated parallel tracks arranged side by side, and a spacer for maintaining a space between the first and second tracks. Each track includes a pair of spaced parallel rails for suspending a row of bottles therefrom such that said bottles in said row are slidably engaged with said rails for movement along that track and are removable from that track through its front end. The spacer comprises a first limb integrally formed with the first track and extending to the second track.

Abstract: A music library system that is adapted for the storage of sheet music, is designed for semi-permanent installation in a room having adjoining walls and a floor and includes a frame that is fixedly, removably coupled to the floor and to at least one wall of the room. The frame defines a plurality of drawer openings. A plurality of drawers are movably supported on the floor. Each of the plurality of drawers is disposed in a retracted disposition in close proximity to at least one other drawer in a corresponding drawer opening. The drawers are extendable from the frame outwardly from the wall to an extended disposition wherein a drawer side opening is exposed. The drawer side opening provides access to the stored sheet music.

Abstract: The check-out counter has a front end merchandiser which has a fixed display rack forming part of the merchandiser. The fixed display rack has merchandise display devices thereon. A movable display rack is movably mounted with respect to the display rack. The movable display rack also has merchandise display devices thereon. The movable display rack and fixed display rack are preferably engaged by a track system which permits the movable display rack to move from a first position where it covers the fixed display rack to a second position where it uncovers the fixed display rack and blocks the check-out lane adjacent the merchandiser.

Abstract: An electrically operated elevatable clothes drying assembly including two positioning frames having respective slide grooves for receiving respective slide blocks; a securing rod including a slide groove at an upper end for receiving the positioning blocks, a hollow extension extending downwardly form the slide groove, and a cylindrical tube formed at a lower end thereof, the cylindrical tube having a pair of positioning lugs at an inner edge thereof; left and right covers which are locked to the left and right ends of the securing rod to position a screw rod and a screw sleeve having curved indentations corresponding to the lugs of the cylindrical tube within the cylindrical tube, the covers further having pulleys corresponding to the hollow extension of the securing rod, and the right cover having an additional lower pulley; a clothes rod having a left rope passing over the pulleys of the covers to be secured to an upper end of the screw sleeve and a right rope passing over the lower pulley of the right cov

Abstract: A supplemental storage rack system expanding the storage capacity of a high density storage rack system includes a supplemental rack disposed along and extending parallel to a side rack of the high density storage rack system. The supplemental rack receiving and supporting items.

Abstract: A combination trolley and bag to receive and hold leaves and debris cleaned from a rain gutter (eavestrough). The trolley includes a pair of rolling sheaves that ride on the outside edge of the gutter to transport leaves and debris from the initial point to the next section to be cleaned or until the bag is full. Safety flaps attached to the same shaft as sheaves work as a stopper to keep the device in place in case the sheaves slide off the gutter edge. The safety flaps spin freely to by pass any obstacle in the gutter such as brackets, holding nails, or fastening devices which secure the gutter to the roof. Two support arms, which hold and secure the bag, hinge to an up position for flat and easy storage. When lifting one of the support arms and holding handle at the bottom of the bag, emptying becomes easy. Bag size is determinate by weight of leaves and debris, so when full, can be easily lifted off the gutter edge, brought down and emptied.

Abstract: An assembly for storage and retrieval of materials consisting of a right gantry carrying track, a left gantry carrying track in parallel alignment with the right gantry carrying track, a right column, a left column, right column mounting means rollably mounting the right column upon the right gantry carrying track, left column mounting means rollably mounting the left column upon the left gantry carrying track, a lift beam having cantilevered lift arms fixedly attached thereto, lift beam mounting means mounting the lift beam upon the left and right columns so that the lift beam may be upwardly and downwardly moved, storage rack carrying tracks positioned between the gantry carrying tracks in parallel alignment, storage racks, and storage rack mounting means rollably mounting the storage racks upon the storage rack carrying tracks.

Abstract: A guide rail may comprise a pair of ribs and a shoulder projecting outwardly therefrom, the shoulder terminating in a tip section, the pair of ribs being positioned in substantially parallel, spaced-apart relation so that a channel is defined between the ribs and so that the shoulder is positioned adjacent one of the ribs. Each rib has a substantially identical height and thickness. The channel has a width about equal to the thickness of the ribs and a depth about equal to the height of the ribs. The shoulder has a height about equal to the height of the ribs and a thickness about equal to the thickness of the ribs.

Abstract: A system designed the efficient separation, storage, loading, unloading and transportation of recyclable materials such as paper, glass, tin cans, plastic containers, aluminum containers, etc. The major component of the system is a container that is generally box-shaped to allow the containers to be closely stacked in rows. Each container has a slot in the top edge to provide for support of the container on a collection rail bar and support frame system which allows the containers to be efficiently grouped together and thereby provide storage for all classes of materials recycled at a single geographical location. The collection rail system of the invention can be economically adapted to many different types of stationary or motorized transport systems, enabling them to become recyclable material collections systems.

Abstract: The present invention embodies a novel modular rack and storage system for receiving and supporting planar articles such as stencils, frames, or the like. The rack includes at least one pair of opposed channels, with an upper channel of the pair being located vertically above a lower channel. Each channel has a retaining area facing the opposed channel, thereby forming a slot for receiving the edges of a planar article. The channels are mounted on a spaced pair of rectangular frames, with each frame having an elongate upper horizontal member and an elongate lower horizontal member. The upper and lower horizontal members are each supported on a first end by a first elongate vertical support and on a second end by a second elongate vertical support. The upper channels are mounted to the upper horizontal members and the lower channels are mounted to the lower horizontal members so that the channels hold the spaced frames in an upright position.

Abstract: Guide members to guide the guide edges of plug-in units upon insertion of the plug-in units into the U-shaped bus duct of a low voltage switchgear assembly. The guide fittings are arranged on the inside of the side legs of the U-shaped bus duct, and the plug-in units are held between the side legs of the bus duct. Each of the guide members extends from and is made of the same material continuous with its corresponding side wall of the bus duct.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for transporting product carriers comprising hangers for carrying products, a loading station for loading the hangers in product carriers including a slot for insertion of the hangers and a pivotable spring-loaded lock for locking the hangers in the slot of the product carrier, a buffer station from which hangers are transported to the loading station, a carrier station from which product carriers are transported to the loading station, means for inserting hangers in the slot at the loading station so that the hangers are locked in the slot and carried by the product carrier, control means for guiding the movement of the product carriers in the apparatus and for releasing the lock from the locking position so that the hangers are released at a predetermined point in the apparatus. The product carrier and a method for transporting hangers are also disclosed.

Abstract: A new multiple door paint rack system for consolidating doors and shutters for spray painting and storing in an organized assembly includes an elongated base member, a first support member secured vertically to one end of the base member, a second support member secured vertically to the opposite end, a cross beam slidably secured between the support members by an adjustable securing pin vertically adjustable, and a sliding swivel support assembly slidably secured to the elongated base member and the cross beam.

Abstract: A mobile foldable storage cart for music stands wherein a tubular frame assembly is constructed and arranged to form a cart which is foldable to a storage position when not in use. A telescopic rod assembly is provided for maintaining the frame assembly in an erected operative position and for locking the frame assembly in a folded inoperative position. The frame assembly includes inclined, spaced, longitudinally extending rods for slidably receiving a plurality of music stands. A portion of the frame assembly provides a stop to arrest the music stands at the lower end of the inclined, longitudinally extending rods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hanging plant track system (10) which comprises a track (12) securely fastenable by at least one track fastener (12A) to a bottom of a horizontal surface. The track (12) comprises a left track (12L) having a left track horizontal member (12LA) longitudinally disposed thereon. The track (12) further comprises a right track (12R) securely fastened longitudinally along abutting edges to the left track (12L) by a middle track (12M). The right track (12R) comprises a right track horizontal member (12RA) longitudinally disposed thereon.The hanging plant track system (10)further comprises at least one carriage (14) slidably mounted within the track (12). The at least one carriage (14) comprises a left carriage (14L) having a left carriage horizontal member slot (14LA) longitudinally disposed therein. The left carriage horizontal member slot (14LA) is complimentary in configuration to the left track horizontal member (12LA).

Abstract: A mobile filing system has an active and passive operator safety system that protects persons and objects in the aisles. The safety system comprises video cameras that view the aisles and the adjacent filed media. A series of images from the video cameras are captured at each of several selected aisle configurations when the aisles are supervised to assure that no persons or objects are in them. The images are stored in a computer. During operation of the mobile filing system, when the aisles are unsupervised, images of the filed media and the aisles are captured when a closing mobile carriage is at each of the selected aisle configurations. The corresponding images captured when the aisle was supervised and unsupervised at the respective aisle configurations are compared. If the compared images differ by more than a predetermined amount, the mobile carriage is prevented from rolling to further close the aisle.

Abstract: A movable shelf arrangement has individual shelf members and tracks connected to the floor and extending parallel to one another perpendicular to the longitudinal extension of the shelf members. A set of wheels is connected to each one of the shelf members for moving the shelf members on the tracks. At least some of the wheels of the set of wheels are driven. A drive is connected to each one of the driven wheels. A sensor arrangement is connected to each one of the shelf members for sensing alignment and lateral displacement of the wheels relative to the ideal line of movement on the tracks. A drive control unit is connected to each one of the driven wheels for receiving corrective control signals based on the detection signals of the sensor arrangement in order to correct the driven wheels with respect to alignment with the ideal line of movement.

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 vertical rack and method of storage provides for mounting on an outside side wall of a refrigerator vertically spaced horizontal shelves (A) carried by a frame (B) which has a base support member carrying spaced wheels (C) for extending and retracting the rack which is carried by a mounting plate (D) on extensible slides (E) for carrying the frame for movement between extended and retracted positions.