Abstract: A tubular member 10 has another tubular member 12 slidable therein, and an insert 20 for locating the member 12 inside the member 10. A flange 14 on the member 12 carries a work top 16 of a work bench. The insert 20 prevents movement of the lower end of the member 12 in relation to the member 10, and so makes the whole structure rigid. The member 12 supports equipment such as a light 24.

Abstract: A roof structure for an automotive vehicle includes a roof panel, a roof rail, a head lining and a support member therefor. The support member is divided into three parts: a main part and two side parts. The main part is separate from at least one side part. The main part may be separate from one side part and formed integrally with the other side part. The main part may be separate from both side parts. Each side part is fixed to the roof rail. The side part or parts are joined to the main part by means of a joint member. The joint member may be formed in various manners. The joint member includes an insertion portion and a rib formed thereon.

Abstract: Load-handling trolleys of a type in which a load-supporting deck is displaceable into an out-of-use position and opposed load-retaining side walls can be pivoted about rear pivot axes to bring them into mutually inclined positions such that a number of such collapsed trolleys can be nested one into another. The trolley has a wheeled base unit to which the side walls are detachably connectable. The base unit comprises a bridge portion (4) and opposed side beams (2, 3) for supporting the load-retaining side walls. Such side beams are connected to the bridge portion by pivot joints (10, 11) so that the side beams can swing into mutually inclined positions together with the side walls.

Abstract: A method of assembling a folding rack is provided which makes horizontal hollow beam members collapsible but not vertical hollow support members. The horizontal hollow beam members are pivotally connected with the support members through connectors. Each support member has vertically spaced projections on each of which connectors on the adjacent beam members are coupled one above the other and pivotally retained thereon as by caulking the head of the projection on the support member, so that the beam members are pivotable substantially 90.degree. about the projection.

Abstract: A structure is disclosed in which there are uprights to which brackets are releasably attached. Each upright is in the form of an extrusion having a core structure (12) with webs (14) extending outwardly from the core structure (12). There are lips (26) at the outer ends of the webs (14) and these components bound an elongate cavity (30). In the core structure (12) there is a further cavity (18) with a slot-like entrance (24) placing the two cavities (18, 30) in communication. The lips (22) bounding the entrance (24) are cut away at at least one place to widen the entrance (24). The bracket has a head which is received in the cavity (30) and a boss which enters the cavity (18) at the (or one of the) widened part of the entrance (24). In a further form there is an element in the cavity (18) which element extends across the entrance (24) and which has a series of boss receiving apertures therein.

Abstract: A bracket retaining and support structure for cooperative engagement with a wall stud and adapted for receipt in passageways disposed thereon of the hook ends of support brackets for shelves or the like. The bracket support structure includes a pair of oppositely disposed elongate extruded metal members having respective matingly engageable tongue and groove portions to enable assembly of the channel members together to form the support structure. An elongate metal bar provided with said passageways along the length thereof is retained by said support structure in a slot formed between said channel members; a pair of closely spaced forwardly extending flanges on the channel members form an entranceway in the support structure opening to the passageways on the metal bar to permit insertion of the hook ends of the support brackets within the passageways.

Abstract: An improved heat treatment fixture is disclosed formed in a tubular frame network structure composed of mating plural cylindrical tubings segments and cast couplings which are interconnected by pins to permit moderate movement within the frame network structure during the heat treatment process, and thereby. relieve thermal stresses developed within a fixture. The tubing frame network structure renders the fixture lightweight and is adapted to permit multiple fixtures to be rapidly linked together in an end to end orientation to vary the size and capacity of the fixture. The fixture is further constructed to allow rapid repair by the end user to prolong the useful life of the fixture and includes a part tray which is replaceable directly within the field.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved modular cantilever rack formed by an improved base assembly for interconnecting the vertical support members to the base assemblies. The present improved rack also provides an improved bracing system formed by at least one pair of V-shaped brace members. Also provided is an improved carrying arm assembly such that each carrying arm is provided with an arm end cap adapted to be pivotally movable between a flush rest position, and an extended stop position.

Abstract: A substantially total-needs rack system for extending the uses and the capacity of pick-up trucks provides a basic frame for rigid securance to the cargo area of a pick-up truck body with a matching assemblage of components and accessories that can selectively be installed on the basic frame through use of quick-attach/detach pins; some of the assemblage co-act together, others are usable only singly; among special cargoes that can be carried are panels, ladders, general elongate shape cargo, miscellaneous small items, and lengths of pipe which can be secured in racks by padlocks to prevent loss.

Abstract: Apparatus for forming any selected one of a plurality of different articles of furniture, such as seating, storage, and sleeping units comprising a plurality of panels each having inner and outer faces terminating in a perimetrical edge, and mechanism for detachably coupling any selected number of the panels together in angular relation such that the perimetrical edge of each panel is positioned inwardly of the outer face of an adjacent angularly related panel and the outer face of each panel is positioned outwardly of the perimetrical edge of the adjacent angularly related panel to provide outwardly opening openings adjacent the adjacent perimetrical edges of adjacent panels. One aspect of the invention includes a coupling for coupling adjacent angularly related panels to form outwardly opening openings at the adjacent ends of adjacent panels.

Abstract: A plug-assembled multi-shelf sectional display rack constituted of a plurality of horizontal and vertical hollow sections joined together at their ends by corner junctions having vertically and horizontally extending plugs engageable within the hollows of the sections. Each section is provided with a longitudinally extending inwardly facing recess which merges into a hollow longitudinal guide extending axially of the section. Mounted within the recesses and guides of the vertical sections are inwardly extending supports having horizontal surfaces for holding shelves. The supports determine the vertical spacing between the shelves. They include guide sections engageable within the hollow axially extending guides of the sections. Vertical gaps are provided between lateral faces formed on the supports and the walls defining the recesses of the vertical sections to permit insertion of vertical panels.

Abstract: A set of light-weight demountable parallel gymnastic bars makes use of tubular metal material built up as two identical end sections and two identical bar assemblies. Each end section provides a pair of braced laterally extending feet, a pair of endwardly extending feet and a pair of stationary posts. Each bar assembly provides one bar on which are anchored two extension posts adapted to releasably and telescopingly engage respective stationary posts when the set is assembled for use.

Abstract: A mortise-and-tenon joint for assemblying three or more components. The mortise receives a pair of opposed tenons with their end surfaces in contact inside the mortise. The tenons are in substantially play-free mating engaging with the mortise and are substantially of the same volume as the mortise. In one embodiment the tenons are right trapezoidal in contact along their inclined surfaces of equal slope. In another embodiment there are two pairs of tenons for each mortise which comprises a pair of cylindrical cavities. Threaded fasteners extending through appropriate hole with internally threaded bushes and apertures in the tenons and through the mortise secure the assembled joints.

Abstract: A shelving system (10) includes diagonal braces (46) which extend between posts (12) and cross members (36) which transversely interconnect the posts (12). The lower end portion (50) of brace (46) is formed in the shape of a hook to extend through a slot (18) and engage with post face wall (20). Brace (46) also includes an elongate, planer intermediate portion (48) and an upper end portion (58) extending transversely to intermediate portion (48) to extend through a diagonal slot (56) formed in cross member (36). Brace upper end portion (54) includes a transverse tab (60) which can be bent over once end portion (54) is inserted through slot (56) to thereby securely lock brace (46) engaged with cross member (36).

Abstract: An improved frictional connection or joint for interconnecting parts in knock down display fixtures. The joint is of a telescopic type having a flat strap which is attached to one member and telescopes into an opening in a second member. Spaced apart clips are provided on the strap for frictionally engaging the interior member opening when the strap is moved to a position such that both clips are within the opening.

Abstract: A shelf including vertically spaced bars at the front thereof and horizontally spaced stringers connected to the bars and means for supporting and for joining shelves in end to end relation. The support and joining means consists of a simple sheet metal member and a bracket both of which are adapted to secure therebetween rods or stringers in clamping engagement.

Abstract: Apparatus for securing a steel rod shelf to a vertical wall including a back clip anchor for lockingly engaging the rear support rod of the shelf and being mountable to the wall by means of an expandable anchor, a support brace for lockingly engaging and supporting the front support rods of the shelf, an end bracket for supporting an end of the shelf including a pair of spaced expandable anchors mountable to the vertical wall, and an expandable anchor for mounting the support brace to the wall. The back clip anchors and expandable anchors are fabricated from nylon or other flexible plastic material. The shelf apparatus is specifically designed to insure rapid and reliable installation particularly on walls constructed of dry wall or the like.

Abstract: Metal clad switchgear apparatus is taught which includes a skeletal arrangement formed from using "five-fold" channel members with eight unitary corner members. Four type "A" corner members are utilized and four type "B" corner members are utilized. The "A" and "B" corner members are formed from utilizing three identical gusset members in any one of two alternate dispositions. The formed corners are self-aligning and self-jigging relative to the channels which interlink them.

Abstract: A joint device has a first tubular element suitable for receiving a horizontal member on which firewood is stacked. A second tubular element, joined to the first receives a vertical member for retaining the firewood.

Abstract: A display stand for garments is provided with a plurality of support arms (3) having carrier rods (5) which serve to accommodate the hooks of coat hangers (7). The carrier rods (5) and the support arms (3) enclose an angle (.alpha.) which in the horizontal projection is the complementary angle to 180.degree. of the angle (.beta.) enclosed between two adjacent support arms (3) arranged on a central stand.The carrier rods (5) can be inclined at about 10.degree. to 25.degree. to the horizontal plane and are provided with detents (26) distributed on the carrier rods (5) along a generatrix which is associated with a diameter plane turned with respect to the horizontal plane through about 20.degree. to 50.degree., preferably about 35.degree. to 40.degree..

Abstract: A rack and carrier for stacking and transporting firewood for both commercial and residential use which is capable of standing freely in a rigid manner when fully assembled and being collapsable for easy storage in a narrow or flat space. The rack is constructed from a pair of upright side frame members which are held in rigid spaced relation by three brackets attached at the bottom, midway and the top of the frame members by certain attachment means. The rack when constructed for residential use can be moved using handles attached to the top portions of the frame members, such handles can be fixed, pivotable or removable, and a pair of wheels attached to the bottom of the frame members. The rack when constructed for commercial use rests on a set of legs which provide sufficient clearance for the tines of a lift truck and can be moved by such lift truck or an overhead crane which can hook into the bottom opening of each of the set of upper attachment means.

Abstract: Device relating to building frameworks which comprise a foundation (2, 3), supported by the foundation, a number of vertical uprights (1) in the longitudinal direction divided in elements (6, 7) joined to the end of each other to form the respective complete upright (1), a number of substantially horizontal beams (4), provided for the support of such area covering elements as floor structure elements (5) at least partly positioned above each other to form several stories of the building, which beams (4) are provided with their ends to be supported by the upright elements where they are joined together along the respective upright, and coupling means (8) in the points where the upright elements are joined together and including elements (19, 25) for attaching of the ends of the respective upright elements (6, 7) to each other and elements (18, 22) for supporting of the beam or beams (4) connecting to the coupling means (8).

Abstract: Fastenings for storage racks having upright columns or posts connected in pairs with diagonal bracing are disclosed and which include gussets or locking plates for locked engagement with vertical portions of the posts and with horizontal crossbeams to connect pairs of connected posts at selected levels.

Abstract: A modular nuclear fuel assembly rack constructed of an array of identical cells, each cell constructed of a plurality of identical flanged plates. The unique assembly of the plates into a rigid rack provides a cellular compartment for nuclear fuel assemblies and a cavity between the cells for accepting neutron absorbing materials thus allowing a closely spaced array. The modular rack size can be easily adapted to conform with available storage space. U-shaped flanges at the edges of the plates are nested together at the intersection of four cells in the array. A bar is placed at the intersection to lock the cells together.

Abstract: A storage rack for storing an automobile top of the type which is adapted to be removably mounted to an automobile body. The storage rack of the present invention includes a frame contoured to abut and support a rear wall and a top wall of the automobile top when it has been placed in the rack for storage. A waterproof fabric cover is provided to enclose the top and rack while stored. A plurality of casters are provided to support the rack and allow the rack to be rolled from place to place.

Abstract: A tool stand comprising a series of end interfitting and fastening rectangular conduits. Each rectangular conduit has an axially disposed protruding block at one end thereof and an axially disposed recessed block at the opposite end thereto, the recessed block of one conduit being for engagement with the protruding block of a second conduit and with a threaded fastener being inserted in an axially disposed hole in the conduits to provide a fastening engagement of the conduits. Additional conduits are identically equipped for engagement in a sturdy conduit series.

Abstract: A display stand of the type having vertically spaced bars adapted to releasably receive display cards in suspended relation thereon. The display stand comprises vertically extending corner stanchions comprising wall portions extending in the plane of adjacent sides of the display stand, the inner surfaces of said wall portions removably receiving an elongated strip which extends for substantially the extent of said stanchion and which extends across each corner stanchions to define a generally triangular configuration in cross-section, said strips being provided with vertically spaced support means for receiving and supporting the ends of horizontal bars on which the display cards are mounted.

Abstract: A collapsible frame includes a plurality of legs adapted to engage a floor. The legs are connected by braces to rigidify the legs in an upstanding position. A plurality of arms are connected to the legs to form a plurality of vertically spaced support platforms. Each support platform is formed by a pair of the arms positioned in spaced parallel, horizontal relationship. The pairs of arms are located at selected elevations to provide upper and lower support platforms with at least one intermediate support platform between the upper and lower support platforms. The legs are suitably connected to facilitate assembly and disassembly of the music stand for storage and transportation. The support platforms are adapted to support musical instruments and related accessories, such as percussion instruments, for movement on the music stand to permit the instruments to be placed in selected positions and combinations for playing by the musician.

Abstract: A high-rise storage rack is constructed of a plurality of vertical frames each having a front and rear column with the rear columns of the vertical frames being interconnected by means of down-aisle ties to brace the same against down-aisle forces and lateral column buckling. The front columns are supported against down-aisle forces and lateral column buckling by means of braced frame assemblies whereby there is no need for any down-aisle ties between the front columns of the vertical frames. Thus, the entry for a shuttle table or other pallet engaging mechanism of an automated storage and retrieval system is totally unobstructed and there is a minimum of unused storage space in the vertical direction between the storage areas.

Abstract: A storage structure includes at least four posts which provide the vertical framework for a rack arrangement. The posts are interconnected in pairs to form end frames and have vertical rows of slots in opposite surfaces. Longitudinally extending channels are connected to the posts by hooks having lower camming edges. After the hooks are received in the slots in the posts, the channels move downward to tighten the connection. The channels are used in matching pairs, and upwardly extending tabs are formed in the lower flange of the outer channel whereas the upper flange is formed with pockets or slots. The inner channel includes downwardly extending tabs in its upper flange, which are received in the slots or pockets of the outer channel, and similar pockets or slots in its lower flange which receive the upwardly extending tabs.

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 in 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: For the joining of two construction parts (1, 7) which are, for example, a cross piece consisting of a profiled tube and a chair leg consisting of wood, the profiled tube has at the joining ends a non-round cross section and is slotted lengthwise at the end. The end is thrust into a fitted opening (8) in the part (7). In the slotted end of the tubular part (1) are two clamping pieces (10), which are rounded at the outer side (11) according to the form of the tubular part and have on the inner sides (12) facing each other, a wedge surface. Between these wedge surfaces a tension wedge (14) is tightened by means of a screw (16) extending outward between the clamping pieces, so that by means of the clamping pieces pressed against the slotted end of the tubular part, the tubular part (1) is clamped fast into the opening (8) of the part (7).

Abstract: A horizontal, support rack for use in supporting pallets on vertical H-beams includes an elongate support bar having beam engaging clamps at opposite ends thereof. The clamps include J-shaped plates welded to the ends of the support bar, each J-shaped plate cooperating with a clamping element to adjustably secure an end of the horizontal support bar to the adjacent vertical beam. Conventional pallets are supported on adjacent pairs of horizontal support racks or bars.

Abstract: A plurality of generally rectangular frames (21) releasably hinged together and having display panels (36) mounted in display areas defined by the frames. Each frame is of tubular metal of rectangular cross section and includes a horizontal top frame member (19), having downturned end portions, and a U-shaped bottom frame member (21), having laterally spaced vertical tubular side frame portions with longitudinal slots. Connector pins (26) make sliding connection between the top frame member and the bottom frame member. Display panels in the display areas are formed with laterally projecting mounting tabs (37) that are received in the slots of the side frame members, and of the connection pins if necessary, to hold the panels in place.

Abstract: This invention relates to filing cabinets and knock-down structural units suitable for furniture and enclosures protecting, storing, and housing articles comprising at least two main supports; at least two sets of equi-distant multiple locking slots on each support; and at least two locking frames with multiple bars pressure fitted into said locking slots. In a preferred form, I provide a filing cabinet including drawers slidably supported by the locking frames which also serve as drawer runners.

Abstract: A steel tube scaffold composed of tube posts and latches and on the tube posts of which brackets spaced from one another and encompassing same flange-like are secured to which the latches are connectible by means of jaws secured endwise at the latches and with which the latches are interlockable by wedges. The circumference of each bracket has a tapered surface extending throughout the perimeter of the circumference. The jaw is firmly inserted into the latch by means of a shank having an aperture therein. In the aperture of the shank of the jaw there is provided an inclined surface for the wedge which in the driven-in condition is supported with one of its sides on the tapered surface of the circumference of the bracket and with the other of its sides on the inclined surface.

Abstract: An adjustable shelving rack is disclosed having two elements. The first element includes two sections interconnected by a series of planar rungs, one of the sections being disposed above the plane formed by said rungs and the other section being disposed below the plane formed by said rungs. The second element includes two sections supporting a series of planar rungs having both of its sections disposed on the same side of the plane formed by said rungs. The rungs of both elements lie in the same plane when the two elements are coupled together.

Abstract: A rack which is easily knocked down and set up comprises a base and corner standards releasably attached to that base. A plurality of rails are releasably coupled to the corner standards. The rack can also be used as a skid and coupling members are disclosed which quickly and easily attach the rails to the corner standards. Several forms of the coupling members are disclosed.

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 reinforced storage rack for substantially resisting forklift impact, bending and deflection. The reinforced rack has a plurality of composite post assemblies each including a metal post and an impact-resistant wooden core. Desirably, the reinforced rack also has a plurality of generally horizontal composite beam assemblies each of which include a metal beam and a deflection-resistant wooden core.

Abstract: A connector assembly for connecting adjacent horizontal beams of a storage rack to an imperforate post substantially without permanently deforming and damaging the imperforate post. The connector assembly includes a pair of connectors that have support plates which are welded or otherwise secured to the beams and interlockingly engageable fingers that substantially prevent the connector assembly from being pulled apart when the beams are under load. A supplementary fastener connects the support plates and firmly clamps the connector assembly to the post.

Abstract: The invention relates to a corner support for a shelving system of the type described in Canadian Patent No. 1,030,905. The corner support is generally triangular in shape when seen in top view, and has a rear end formed on one leg of the triangular shape and a front end formed on another leg of the triangular shape. Vertically spaced bars are disposed in the rear end to engage with holding notches of the corner posts of the shelving system, and the front end receives a downwardly depending portion of a corner of a shelf. Thus, the corner support is held at and by the corner post, and in turn, holds a corner of the shelf.

Abstract: A hurdle hauler for hauling hurdles of the type used in track meets includes an elongated beam supported by wheels with pairs of vertically extending stanchions affixed to the beam. Each pair of stanchions includes supports to support a hurdle and the distances between the stanchions of each pair is greater than the distance between the adjacent stanchions of adjacent pairs of stanchions. The supports on the stanchions to support a hurdle include upwardly extending arms on opposite sides of each stanchion.

Abstract: A support member for a deck member, such as a wire shelf, including an elongated channel having opposite end portions which are preferably die-formed to include side wall portions of lesser depth than the side walls of the channel and a web portion having a vertically projecting central flange member and bearing surfaces above the plane of the web of the main channel member, the bearing surfaces being adapted to rest upon the ledge of a transverse support beam, so that the support member spans a pair of support beams upon which the opposite end portions of the channel are supported.

Abstract: A kit for increasing the usable space of a closet by providing supports from which garments or comparable items are suspended. The kit comprises bars which may assume either horizontal or vertical positions in a closet, with each bar consisting of a pair of telescopic cylindrical tubes. Also included in the kit are a plurality of connectors, some of which are end connectors which connect one or both ends of a bar to spaced vertical wall or to opposed horizontal surfaces such as a floor, ceiling or shelf. These connectors maintain the tubes in assembled relation. Intersection connectors establish joints between intersecting bars. Each end connector includes at least one pair of concentric radially spaced nipples, each presenting an inner and an outer surface. The inner surface of the outer nipple snugly receives the outer surface of the outer tube and the inner surface of the inner tube is accurately fitted about the outer surface of the inner nipple.

Abstract: A cooking grid is disclosed which is adjustable for both length and width. The grid includes special tongs that are provided to lift the grid from a cooking pan and to adjust the length and width of the grid. Removable legs are attached to the corners of the grid to elevate the roast above the roasting pan bottom, as desired.

Abstract: A hanging file support frame has a pair of file folder support rails and four corner fittings mounted on legs. Each corner fitting has a bottom wall, a rear wall and a flexible top wall forming a first opening for the reception of one end of a rail. The top and bottom walls form a front entry into the first opening for the passage of said one end of a rail into said first opening in a direction transverse to the length of the rail. The rear wall is substantially thicker than the top wall and the top wall is cantilevered from the rear portion of the rear wall. Flanges releasably lock the rail end into the first opening. A transverse member having hollow ends has one end passing through a second opening in the rear wall.

Abstract: A minimum number of economical component parts may easily be assembled at the location of installation to form a tank support assembly which will hold one, two, three or more tanks in a stable and safe manner. The assembly is comprised of a pair of base members, each including a pair of upwardly directed sockets. A vertical post member is inserted into and held within each socket, and flexible support straps are hung between opposed hanger brackets which are affixed to each post member. The tank or tanks are then held in place between the post members on a longitudinally-spaced pair of support straps. The number of tanks which can be supported by the assembly is determined only by the height of the post members and the number of hanger brackets thereon.

Abstract: A shelf system for enhancing the display of objects supported on the shelves thereof includes at least a pair of vertical runners secured to a wall member. A shelf bracket is secured to detent holes in each of the vertical runners, and includes a portion extending parallel to the wall. The shelf member includes at least a pair of planar support members extending therefrom. Each support member is provided with a right trapezoidal configuration, with a slot disposed in the orthogonal non-parallel side of the member. The slot receives the support bracket therein for support of the shelf, which is secured to the obliquely extending non-parallel side of the support member.

Abstract: Bars are disclosed made of a minimum number of strong, readily available materials or parts, which can be manufactured at low cost and easily assembled, even by persons or purchasers of limited mechanical skill or experience, by following simple directions supplied with a carton package containing the parts, in a knock-down condition.