Abstract: A storage rack for use in cabinet drawers and the like comprises a first and second tray; the trays have a flange on each lateral side thereof. Support rails grip the flanges to support the second tray above the first. The flanges may be readily trimmed to tailor the rack to fit a wide range of drawers, with the rails preferably being wedged against the drawer sides to provide rigidity.

Abstract: A book restraint assembly for shelving such as used in libraries. The book restraint assembly has a tubular restraint member that extends the length of the shelf assembly. End plates are positioned adjacent the opposite end of the tubular restraint member and each have a rivet that passes through an aperture therein with the shank of the rivet being received into the respective opposite ends of the tubular restraint member and secured therein. The rear ends of the end plates have a tab extending rearwardly and downwardly and these tabs are detachably received in the end tab slots of post members of a range library book shelf so that the end plates may be pivoted upwardly a predetermined height to allow the tubular restraint member to clear the height of any book on the shelf platform thus allowing them to be removed.

Abstract: The modular system comprises plural components adapted to be joined to each other by supporting and retaining members and to be mounted on stands at any desired level above ground.It is intended to further develop the modular system such that its versatility in respect of the provision and adaptation of working-place equipment is substantially improved, while at the same time the number of basic elements necessary for assembly is reduced. This is achieved in that each retaining member forms at least one multi-part combinable nodal-point body having at least one through-bore, the plane or planes of division of said body extending through said through-bores, and in that each supporting member is rod-like or a plate-like structural body adapted to be inserted into the bipartite through-bore of the nodal-point body and to be securely joined thereto by clampingly joining the individual parts of the nodal-point body.

Abstract: A universal safety net system for a pallet rack employs extension members which are variably adjustable for extending the effective height of the pallet rack support posts. Offset members which include a series of openings for implementing a pre-established offset spacing from the pallet rack are also employed. Adjustable cross brace assemblies are employed to reinforce the offset members and the vertical extender members. Cables are suspended between the offset members and/or extension members to provide a cable framework for supporting the safety net.

Abstract: A self supporting carrier for rods, flat sheets, etc., comprising spaced end holders which are held in paralellism by a girder formed as a hollow with vertical aides. The ends of the girder are secured to a vertical wall of the end holders which are U-shaped with one horizontal side used to support the carrier on horizontal supports in a storage area. At least one vertical wall of the girder is provided with equaly spaced rows of apertures by which material supports are secured to the at least one vertical wall of the girder to extend outwardly therefrom between the end holders. One of the rows of apertures may be slotted vertically such as a bayonet type holder.

Abstract: A gravity feed gondola base is arranged for placement with a pair of horizontal parallel gondola support beams connected respectively to a pair of vertical gondola posts and includes an inner and an outer shoe box enveloping each of the support beams, an inwardly projecting support tab struck from each of the inner shoe boxes, a rear cross beam secured at its ends to the support tabs, an inwardly projecting support strip secured to each of the shoe boxes at a level below the support tabs, front and intermediate cross beams supported at their ends respectively on the support strip, low friction chutes mounted on the cross beams for slidably supporting articles displayed thereon and an article arresting device mounted on the front cross support.

Abstract: A liner structure is provided for covering shelves, drawer bottoms and the like. The structure includes a sheet of flexible plastic material having a substantially flat bottom side for lying on a subjacent surface of a shelf or drawer. An integral raised pattern of ridges project upwardly from a top side of the sheet. The tops of the ridges are generally coplanar and provide a reduced surface area for supporting appropriate articles and for allowing air flow beneath the articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shipping rack including a dunnage bar locking mechanism for removably securing a dunnage bar between the end walls of the shipping rack. The mechanism comprises a housing secured to one end wall. A piston element is mounted within the housing for reciprocal movement. The piston element is removably secured to one end of a dunnage bar. A handle is pivotally mounted to the housing. The handle has an open position to move the piston element toward the end of the dunnage bar and a closed position to move the piston element away from the end of the dunnage bar. A means interconnects the handle and the piston element for allowing relative movement between the piston element and handle when the handle is in the closed position as a consequence of the dunnage bar being impacted by an external force.

Abstract: The present invention is a dunnage bar locking mechanism for removably securing a dunnage bar between the end walls of a shipping rack. The mechanism comprises a housing secured to an end wall. A piston element is mounted within the housing for reciprocal movement. The piston element is removably secured to one end of the dunnage bar. A handle is pivotally mounted to the housing. The handle has an open position to move the piston element toward the end of the dunnage bar and a closed position to move the piston element away from the end of the dunnage bar. A means interconnects the handle and the piston element for allowing relative movement between the piston element and handle when the handle is in the closed position as a consequence of the dunnage bar being impacted by an external force.

Abstract: An improved merchandise rack covering system is disclosed characterized by use of an extruded cover element and corner element which may be rapidly positioned upon the affixed to a merchandise display rack to modify the aesthetics of the merchandise rack. The cover and corner elements are sized to be frictionally retained upon the merchandise rack and are each provided with an internal spacer member which accurately registers the cover and corner elements upon the merchandise rack. By use of the improved merchandise rack covering system of the present system, conventional merchandise racks can be rapidly modified to possess modern contemporary aesthetics as well as different colors to aid in the marketing of merchandise maintained upon the merchandise rack.

Abstract: The dressing element according to the invention is constituted by a substantially rectangular plate presenting two slots substantially parallel to the transverse sides and a line of fold joining the blind ends of these slots substantially parallel to the longitudinal side, this plate comprising, after being bent along said line, a U-surround which extends perpendicularly to the central panel adapted to rest on a shelf and of which the lateral arms constitute dummy uprights, while its web forms a flange covering the edge of this self.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device in a storage rack, for instance a pallet rack. The device comprises upright columns and stays interconnecting the columns. The columns have mainly a C-shaped profile with a centrally disposed bent part to take up the forces, whereas the stays each comprise an elongated tube having L-shaped end parts being connected to the said bent part.

Abstract: A new and improved transfer cart, specifically for the transfer, delivery and retail display of bottled milk or other packaged goods, has a new base and a new bottle retainer guide. The base is formed of a single elongate strip rolled in to a recurved outwardly convex section and folded and welded into a continuous band with inward facing top and bottom flanges and an outward extending bumper; corner posts are welded into the base band, and base beams are formed into the same cross-section of the base band and have swagged ends fitted into and affixed into the base band. The gate guides hold a liftable gate on the rear of the cart, the guides extend contiguously from the second to the top shelf gusset reinforcing the cart, and shelf tabs extend from each guide over the back of each shelf, and each shelf is welded to a pair of respective tabs to strengthen the cart and enable usage of less steel.

Abstract: A pallet rack construction comprising beam and upright members which can be locked together rigidly to form a storage rack of superior strength. The improved rigidity is attributable to a novel connector on the end of the beam member which fits into a slot in the upright and by wedging action pulls the beam both endwise (axially) and sidewise (laterally) with respect to the upright.

Abstract: A wedge connector for securing the horizontal cross beams of a storage rack to the hollow upright posts of the system. Two ear-supporting members extend laterally from an elongated shank, each of which members carries an upwardly extending welding ear. The wedge connector has a shape and carefully controlled dimensions that make it possible to insert the elongated shank and upper wedging ear into the lower slot of a pair of elongated slots in the upright post of the storage rack. The elongated shank is then pivoted up within the interior of the hollow post into a position where the upper wedging ear can be moved back out of the upper elongated slot of the pair of slots, to place the wedge connector in its operative position. The dimensions of the lower wedging ear of the wedge connector are controlled so that the lower ear can not be inserted in the lower elongated slot in the upright post.

Abstract: A gravity feed shelf includes a plurality of chutes mounted on a rectangular frame having front and rear cross supports interconnected at their ends with a pair of side supports, at least one corner junction between adjacent ends of the rear cross support and the side supports being formed by a slide connection to accommodate sidewise motion of the side supports relative to the rear cross support so that variations in the horizontal spacing between vertical support posts on which the shelf is mounted may be accommodated since the interconnection between these support posts and the shelf is via the rear ends of the side supports.

Abstract: An improved, variably sized display unit for displaying small merchandise in bays which are created against a wall or partition is disclosed. The wall is created from a series of sections to provide a variably sized display. Display dividers are used for creating the bays. The bays are formed by dividers constructed of pairs of angularly arranged vertical panels which are hingedly connected to one another and which are also secured to the wall at spaced intervals along the wall. A principal header extends along the upper periphery of the rear wall and functions to cover up and conceal mismatches between the rear wall sections and, optionally to support placards or other information bearing devices. The principal header is mounted adjustably at the wall to ensure that it can be mounted to be horizontally level regardless of the orientation of the wall itself.

Abstract: A rotary shelf assembly having shelves mounted on a vertical post is connected to a cabinet frame by upper and lower mounting brackets interacting with bearing members to support the post. The assembly is adapted to be mounted in the corner of the cabinet frame. To adjust the vertical position of the cabinet frame, the lower bearing element is adjustable by means of a threaded shaft which raises and lowers the vertical post. The threaded shaft is raised and lowered by means of either a knurled cylindrical element or a toothed cylindrical element, accessible through the post by rectangular openings. By rotating the toothed or knurled elements, the shaft of the vertical adjustment means rotates within the mounting bracket, thereby adjusting the height of the rotary shelf assembly.

Abstract: A multi-sided merchandise display rack comprises a horizontally disposed base means, a plurality of module side brackets, each pair defining a hinge removably supported by the base means, and display means connected between adjacent side brackets. The side brackets include tube means of C-shaped cross section tapped at the bottom such that screws may be inserted through the base means and threaded into the tapped inner tubes.

Abstract: A bar or bookshelf subassembly construction which is comprised almost entirely of a light-weight corrugated fiberboard material. The device comprises plural layers of factory formed and glued corrugated fiberboard materials which are arranged such that bar shelving elements may be easily placed therein. A plastic track means (80) is factory glued to the subassembly so that various advertising messages or school logos, for example, may be readily slid into a display area of the bar. An engineered construction is utilized whereby the rough corrugated edges are hidden from view within the bar such that a very attractive bar or bookshelf is produced from light-weight and inexpensive materials.

Abstract: A fabricated knock-down merchandise display fixture which includes telescopic, extendible and retractable standard sections for increasing and decreasing the height of the fixture, and including a two piece gravity actuated latch unit mounted on the standards for holding the extendible standard section in selected position. The latch unit is automatically deactivated to permit ready extension of the extendible standard section by merely lifting up on the extendible section to increase the height of the fixture standard and upon release of the extendible section from upward movement, the latch unit is automatically reactivated to hold the extendible section of the standard in its newly extended position. Abutment structure is provided on the standards for limiting the telescopic movement thereof and for guiding the lengthwise movement of the extendible section.

Abstract: A shelf support structure with upright posts of sheet metal sections and horizontal braces of sheet metal sections, connecting these with each other, provides with a simple structure an inherently stable connection between the posts and the horizontal braces. The sheet metal sections of the posts have an aperture at one longitudinal side and are symmetrical in cross-section with respect to a plane crossing this aperture. The aperture is terminated on both sides by flanges protruding outwardly at right angles from the walls adjoining it and a longitudinal ledge protruding into the post is located opposite the aperture, symmetrically to the plane crossing the aperture. The horizontal braces engage with their ends into the sheet metal sections forming the posts up to the wall lying opposite the aperture and are there equipped with an indentation in whose area they embrace the longitudinal ledge in the posts in a fork-like manner.

Abstract: A free stop retainer which comprises a retainer body formed with an engaging portion and an article retaining portion, a post formed with at least one groove formed longitudinally, the engaging portion elevationally slidably engaged in a longitudinal rail hole formed at the side wall of the post in such a manner that the article retaining portion is projected from the rail hole outwardly, the retainer body formed with a tapered surface opposed to the side wall of the post in such a manner that the space to the side wall becomes the maximum width at the lower end thereof and the minimum width at the upper end thereof. A lever is rotatably formed with a stopper at one end thereof and the stopper is guided on the tapered surface. The lever is elastically urged by a spring in the direction that the stopper urges the side wall of the post.

Abstract: A lower cross assembly of an elevating clothes dryer which has a lower cross slidable over a stem, the lower cross having a plurality of pairs of outwardly radiating lugs, the lugs of each pair retaining between them a respective pin about which a clothes dryer arm is pivotal, and a closure cap releasably retained to the lower cross and retaining said pins in their lugs.

Abstract: A merchandising display system and the method of making its posts and struts, using pre-decorated strip material having surfaces such as polished metal or wood-grained vinyl that are covered by removable protective strips. A plurality of elongated sections of the strip material are bent longitudinally to form side portions of the desired cross-sectional shape, including overlapping portions defining longitudinal grooves, and are secured together by rivets in the grooves. The protective strips are slit in the grooves for quick and neat removal.The grooves in the posts have slots for receiving tabs of tightening mechanisms in the ends of the struts, each including a base plate that is movable longitudinally of the strut by a screw mechanism. Different embodiments are shown for the base plates and the guiding of the base plates for sliding on the struts.

Abstract: The specification discloses a modular merchandising display system including a plurality of upright members, a plurality of lateral members interconnecting the upright members, and a plurality of decor strips releasably mounted on and encapsulating each upright member. Each decor strip includes two flexible sides, each of which is adjacent an edge of another decor strip on the upright member so that the upright members are hidden. The lateral members extend between adjacent sides, which flex to accommodate the lateral member.

Abstract: A line lock for a rotary clothes dryer includes a locking block having a socket which is positioned over an end of, and engages, an arm of a rotary clothes dryer, a plurality of apertures extending through the block, at least one of the clothes lines extending through an aperture, and a flexible line tie extending through another of the apertures, and being tied to the clothes line thereby locking the clothes line to the locking block.

Abstract: Modular elements for composing frame for the construction of cabinet structures and containers for electrical, electromechanical and electronic components, for internal and external use, wherein said elements form the perimetral cabinet frame defined by section bars (10, 10') and angle pieces (19, 19', 19") connected together; the angle pieces (19, 19', 19") are constituted by a corner portion (20, 20', 20") from which there extend several mutually orthogonal tube portions (21, 21', 21") of substantially quadrilateral cross-section; the section bars (10, 10') are constituted by tubular elements arranged for insertion onto said tube portions (20, 20', 20") and comprising, extending from one corner (11) thereof in mutually orthogonal directions, two flanges (12) from which there extend two further converging flanges (14) from which there extend two mutually orthogonal profiled portions (16) which can be provided with standardized holes (17) arranged for supporting electronic and electromechanical containers.

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

Abstract: A can stacker comprising a square piece or interlocking element of moulded plastic material with circular recesses on both sides to conform to the diameter of the ends of empty beverage cans to be stacked, which cans constitute throw away items. The four edges of the plastic piece are shaped like a square dove-tail, with two adjoining sides male and the other two adjoining sides female so that may interlock horizontally with other interlocking elements in parallel vertical stacks as well as interlocking the ends of vertically stacked cans. Such cans may be used for building numerous useful items, such as coffee tables, bookcases, room divider, etc.

Abstract: In a gravity-operated, forward feed bottle merchandiser, bottles are supported by their necks on tracks consisting of parallel track elements which are removable and reversible to accommodate bottles of different neck widths. Each track element is secured between front and rear support rails. The track elements are held against rotation in slots in the rear support rail, and must be twisted in order to be disengaged from the front support rails.Each track element comprises a web having flanges extending in opposite directions respectively from its upper and lower edges. Ramps extending forwardly from the flanges cross each other and each ramp has a projection overlying the other ramp so that the ramps reinforce each other.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a modular frame assembly for electrical and electronic components and a universal rail member used in its formation which permits fabrication of the assembly in various sizes and configurations. The rail member comprises an elongated web with longitudinal sides and edges. A pair of first ridge members project laterally outward from one side of the web and extend over its length in spaced, parallel relation. A pair of second ridge members project laterally outward from the opposite side of the web, also extending over its length in parallel, spaced relation. The second ridge members are spaced apart to engageably receive the first ridge members of another rail member in interlockable relation. At least one notch is formed in each of the second ridge members, the notches being transversely aligned, and sized and configured to receive the end of another rail member in perpendicular, interlocking relation.

Abstract: A track member having a bottom end portion resting on an upper surface of a support flange has a clip member slidably attached thereto for movement between a locking position and a releasing position for respectively preventing or permitting upward movement of the rail end portion with respect to the support flange. In the locking position of the clip member, a projecting tongue engages the bottom surface of the support flange opposite from the upper surface area on which the track member bottom end portion is supported. In the releasing position of the clip member, the tongue is clear of the support flange.

Abstract: Modular furniture structure in which one or more modular pillar blocks have supportive engagement with modular articles of furniture wherein at least one of the top and bottom load bearing surfaces of each pillar block has a recessed seat for receiving the complementary surface of the modular article of furniture.

Abstract: A store display fixture for hanging garments and the like is disclosed hag at least one hangrod affixed to at least one downwardly extending rectangular or round or square tube in telescopic engagement with another rectangular tube. The inner tube includes a compression spring-biased plunger projecting therefrom and through one of a column of openings vertically spaced apart along the outer tube. The end of the plunger is beveled to form both an upward and a downward inclined surface such that the tubes are locked into place against collapse during use but may be extended by merely pulling the downwardly extending tube upward. The tubes are retractable by manually depressing the plunger and allowing the downwardly extending tube to slide into a lower position.

Abstract: A storage rack is provided with posts and shelving for supporting goods. The posts are of the type having keyhole slots. Several types of post protectors are disclosed. Both of the post protectors have fasteners engageable with the keyhole slots to provide means to secure them to a storage rack to minimize damage to the storage rack posts in the event that the posts are accidentally struck by various types of vehicles such as fork lift trucks and the like. The one post protector is provided for mounting on the front face of the post and extends vertically a number of feet to protect the storage rack post from ground level upwards to a desired point. A second corner post protector is provided for mounting at right angles to the other first described post protector and provides means to shield the post from blows which might be directed or received at generally right angles to those receivable against the other first described post protector.

Abstract: A bracket device for a shelving or display system consists of a body and one or more support members removably attached to the body. The bracket body is adapted to be mounted on an upright. It has a series of open ended, part-circular recesses disposed in and about its periphery for receiving support members. Each support member has a corresponding part-circular tapered part which slides into and engages one of the recesses so as to be retained in the recess and another part for projecting through the mouth of the recess and supporting an element of the shelving or display system.

Abstract: A storage rack having columns with apertures releasably mounting load support brackets is provided with clean-outs at the base of each column to enable foreign matter which enters the columns to be removed from the insides of the columns. Each column has a front flange and side flanges with bottom edges which engage a base plate. The front flange has a lower edge defining an upwardly-narrowing recess at the base of the column. A pair of gusset plates with inturned deflector flanges extend upwardly from the base plate and along the side flanges of the column. Each gusset plate has a recess in its lower edge, and weldement in each gusset plate recess secures the side flanges and the gusset plates to the base plate.

Abstract: A wall mounted standard for connecting shelf-supporting brackets to a wall. One form of the standard comprises means for connecting together two aligned wall-forming panels, while another form of the standard is used to connect a pair of panels which are oriented at right angles to each other to form a corner connection. Other forms of the standard are suspended from the top of a wall.

Abstract: A storage rack assembly comprises laterally spaced vertical units defining a storage area therebetween and each having a base provided by a W-configured truss and three co-planar posts secured to and extending upwardly from the top of the truss. Spacers maintain the posts in fixed relationship within each vertical unit. Spreaders and shelving members extending between the vertical units are secured to sleeves which in turn are detachably secured to the posts thereof in tightly fitting engagement therewith. Each sleeve comprises a pair of interfitting sections having interfitting oppositely dispoed L-shaped fingers along the vertical edges thereof. Resiliently deformable S-configured clamping members each have offset hook portions which engage recesses in the bases of each pair of interfitting fingers to prevent inadvertent disassembly of the sleeve sections.

Abstract: A latch for a clothes drier of the type having a sliding bush with arms pivoted thereto and radiating outwardly therefrom, the latch having a latching tongue with a ramp face which slides over the striker plate as the bush is elevated on a standard and a shoulder which latches the striker plate so as to effect an interlock between the bush and the standard, but when the tongue is depressed away from the striker plate and radially inwardly towards the standard it releases the interlock.

Abstract: A storage system in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention includes a support member formed with a first leg providing a track surface and a second leg extending at a generally right angle thereto and providing a guide surface. The second leg member is formed with a plurality of connecting means, one at each end of the support member, for securing the support member to adjacent support posts. The connecting means includes a hook member formed on the second leg and a tab member also formed on the second leg and forming an angle greater than 90.degree. with the portion of the second leg located between the hook member and the tab member. To assemble the storage system, the hook members are first engaged with slots in an adjacent pair of posts and the support member is then rotated so that the tab members pass into other slots in the post members. Thereafter, each of the tab members is bent toward the hook member so that it forms an angle less than 90.degree.

Abstract: A method of attaching a support member formed with a hook member and a bendable tab member to a support post formed with a plurality of slots is disclosed and comprises the steps of engaging the hook member in a slot on the post member such that a portion of the hook member underlies the outer surface of the post member, rotating the support member so that the tab member is inserted in another slot on the post member and applying a bending force to the tab member to bend the tab member toward the hook member such that the tab member also underlies the outer surface of the post member. Simultaneous with applying the bending force a reaction surface is provided in the slot in which the hook member is engaged so that the bending force reacts through the reaction surface and the post member.A tool usable in the above described method comprises a handle portion having an arcuate bending finger at one end and which is pivotally connected to a reaction finger having planar bearing surfaces.

Abstract: A bridge composed of individual sections is assembled by means of an assembling unit whose support elements comprise two lateral beams, preferably lattice girders. The assembling unit includes a main cross beam which is bolted to the end of one of two adjoining bridge sections and is connected to the end of the next adjoining bridge section by a hinge means having a substantially horizontal axis. Each end of the main cross beam is mounted on a substantially vertical supporting leg.

Abstract: An adjustable air deflector condensate directing tray and food receptacle shelf support cover for a refrigerator cabinet shelf. The cover includes side flanges, spaced to depend between shelf longitudinal openings, with the flanges having opposed trackways for receiving outwardly flared receptacle top flanges. The tray is releasably retained in the opposed trackways allowing same to initially protrude rearwardly of the removed shelf. Upon the cover and tray being assembled with the shelf and the shelf assembly being installed in the cabinet, tray stop members contact the cabinet rear wall to telescope the tray in the trackways thereby compensating for cabinet liner rear wall out of plane undulations providing a baffle for directing refrigerated air into the receptacle while condensate collected thereon is directed to the cabinet liner rear wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to wall elements and preferably to such elements intended for use in the construction of office landscapes, bookshelves and the like. Wall elements intended for this purpose are provided with a stiffening frame structure to which is applied a casing forming the outer surface of the wall element. The fastening means intended for the wall element are securely connected to the reinforcing frame and arranged to extend from the frame through a distance such that the free end of the fastening means is at least located in a plane with the casing and preferably extends slightly beyond said casing.The present invention also relates to an element fastening device, where the element has one or more retaining means in the form of a peg provided with a narrow web portion located at a distance from the free end of the peg.