Abstract: A shelf system for the storage and filing of objects is provided. The system includes at least one shelf unit having a quadrilateral cross-sectional configuration. Vertical longitudinal posts are disposed at corners of the shelf unit. Horizontal crosspieces are disposable between two front ones of the posts. The crosspieces are provided with vertically and horizontally spaced apart, downwardly directed pairs of hooks. The posts are provided with recesses for receiving the hooks. Supporting boards are provided and each have a downwardly directed front flap that is adapted to be firmly wedged between a crosspiece and the posts that receive them to prevent lifting of the supporting boards.

Abstract: A shelf support system includes a sleeve or wedge member and a collar adapted to be secured to a generally cylindrical support post, that is one that is circular when viewed in radial cross-section. The sleeve has an inner surface that is configured to embrace the support post and an outer surface formed with a first axially outwardly inclined wedge portion and at least one second axially outwardly inclined wedge portion that, when viewed in such radial cross-section, extends at an angle to the first portion. Additionally, the collar is adapted to be secured to a member to be supported and to embrace the sleeve. The collar has a first wedge surface formed to mate with the first portion of the outer surface of the sleeve and at least one second wedge surface formed to mate with the second portion of the outer surface of the sleeve.

Abstract: An adjustable rack device includes four base leg members, a base frame engaged onto the base leg members for coupling the base leg members together, four tubular members engaged onto the base leg members and engaged onto the base frame for forming a two-layer structure, a shelf device includes a peripheral frame member and four corner barrels for engaging onto the tubular members, and a table plate may be engaged in the peripheral frame member of the first shelf device. One or more further shelf devices may further be attached onto the barrels for supporting the other table plates.

Abstract: An adjustable shelving storage system for use in industrial, commercial and home settings were available space is limited, the storage system having supports arms with a unique bracket for releasable attachment to side rail uprights whereby the support arms may be reversed for flat storage when not used. The system is provided in wall-mounted, floor mounted and mobile versions.

Abstract: A modular supporting structure is intended to support juxtaposed panels in order to form a modular partition wall adapted to subdivide and define a space to be used as an office into independent working zones. The modular supporting structure comprises a lower cross member, a plurality of intermediate cross members, an upper cross member and a plurality of upright spacers, with each upright spacer interconnecting a pair of adjacently arranged cross members. Only one joining element is provided for interconnection of each intermediate cross member to a pair of lower and upper upright spacers, respectively, at their point of concurrence, in order to form a supporting structure consisting of a framework of rectangular elementary cells intended to frame the juxtaposed panels.

Abstract: A storage and transport apparatus with a substantially rectangular base platform which is provided in each of four corner regions, with a locating socket for releasably receiving a supporting rod is characterised in that at least one of the locating sockets is provided with a releasable locking device for co-operating in a positive and/or non-positive fit with a supporting rod, where the locking device prevents the supporting rod from being removed from the locating socket in a locked state and permits removal in a released state.

Abstract: A storage rack for flat-shaped stock (4) is provided having at least one rack unit (2) which has several rack compartments arranged above one another to receive the stock (4). A rack control unit controls placement of the stock in storage or its removal. The rack control unit is arranged to be vertically adjustable relative to the rack unit and has a lifting mechanism (6) for vertical adjustment. The lifting mechanism (6) has at least one bar (7, 8) extending generally in a vertical direction, allocated to the rack unit (2), and a drive wheel (9) allocated to the vertically adjustable rack control unit, and the drive wheel (9) interacts with the bar (7, 8) via a drive gear.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a number of device and system embodiments. One such bracket device embodiment includes a coupling segment having two coupling legs for connecting to a first support member and a mounting segment having two mounting legs for connecting to a second support, and wherein the mounting legs are arranged to be oriented in an opposite direction relative the coupling legs when attached to the second support, the mounting legs perpendicular in one axial dimension to the coupling legs.

Abstract: A modular display assembly for displaying merchandise includes a pair of opposite side members and a plurality of shelves adjustably mounted to the side members. The side members have forward and rearward facing edges, which include a plurality of protrusions spaced therealong. The shelf includes a mounting assembly, which includes a handle and first and second movable arms for mounting the shelf to the side members. The arms are configured to engage at least one of the protrusions to limit vertical movement along the side members when the arms are engaged with the edges of the side members. The shelf is positionable between the side members at a desired location and the handle is movable to move the arms into engagement with the forward and rearward facing edges to substantially clamp the side member between the arms and thus to fixedly secure the shelf to and between the side members.

Abstract: A modular display rack that permits sheet paper products to be stored and displayed at a variety of heights, angles and spacings. The display rack includes a frame having sidewalls from which first and second parallel, spaced apart rows of pegs protrude inwardly. A plurality of detachable trays have rearward portions that detachably mount to the pegs of the rearward row in pivotable engagement therewith, and middle portions that rest atop the pegs of the forward row. The rows of pegs may be formed as elongate strips having base portions that are mounted to the sidewalls of the frame.

Abstract: A modular rack includes a number of lower legs and upper legs, one or more shelves to be selectively secured between the lower legs and the upper legs, one or more housing secured to the shelves, one or more sleeves may be engaged between the lower legs and the housing and the lower plates for anchoring the lower legs to the housing and the shelves, one or more connectors may be engaged between the upper legs and the shelves and the upper plates for anchoring the upper legs to the shelves and the housing, and for forming an improved or reinforced structure for allowing the modular rack to be solidly assembled together to form a stable structure.

Abstract: A modular stand-alone shelving system comprising left and right vertical support members, each having front and rear corner posts connected by a welded grid of horizontal and vertical rods. A plurality of shelves formed of sheet metal are disposed between the vertical support members, each shelf including hook elements formed near the corners thereof for engaging and resting on horizontal rods of the grid. A back member extends between the vertical support members and also includes hook elements formed near the corners thereof for engaging and resting on horizontal rods in the grid. Upper corners of the back member include first and second hooks disposed in planes spaced apart by the thickness of the vertical rods. When installed, the hooks rest on horizontal rods and straddle a vertical rod, preventing motion of the back member and rhombic distortion. The back member prevents rhombic distortion in the X and Z directions.

Abstract: A shelving system has a plurality of shelves, with each shelf having a plurality of intersecting wire rods. The shelving system also has a plurality of posts connected to the shelves and separating the shelves. A storage bin is adapted for use with the shelving system. The storage bin has a bottom wall, at least one side wall, an interior space enclosed by the at least one side wall and the bottom wall, and a plurality of rails provided on the bottom surface of the bottom wall. Each rail has a groove, with the groove of each of the rails aligned to form a row of grooves. The storage bin is seated on one of the shelves, with one of the wire rods in the one of the shelves positioned in the row of grooves to maintain the storage bin at a desired position on the shelf.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shelf system having stable shelf supports and a reduced profile when installed. The invention also allows various configurations to be achieved without the need of tools. A modular shelf unit according to an embodiment of the invention includes upright supports and support brackets configured to attach to the back portion of each upright support. The support brackets may mimic the outer surface of the upright support. The support brackets may also comprise a clip, opening, or other structure configured to support or connect to an additional component, such as a garment rod. The shelves may include openings at either end configured to receive the upright supports. Various lengths and depths of shelves may be used, allowing for customization of the shelving unit or system.

Abstract: A cantilevered shelving system is provided for manual assembly along the wall panels of a molded utility shed. Several shelves are provided that are removably secured to brackets that removably fasten into reinforcing strips in the wall panels. Each shelf is supported by at least two triangular brackets near the opposite ends. The brackets have upper and lower fasteners on a vertical leg that pivotably connect to the shed through apertures in the reinforcing strips.

Abstract: A shoe storage shelf assembly is suitable for mounting to an organizer system and has at least one storage shelf with a top side, an underside, a depth from front to back, and a width from side to side. The shelf is configured for use as a standard storage shelf in an organizer system. The assembly also has a pair of shelf support brackets each with a body having a rear end and an upward facing shelf support surface. The support surface is forwardly and downwardly inclined and has an upturned stop at a distal forward end. Connectors extend rearward from the rear end of the brackets and are configured to connect to uprights in an organizer system. The shelf can be inverted such that its top side rests on the shelf support surfaces with its front borne against the upturned stops.

Abstract: A shelving assembly includes a pair of shelves having a first and second orientation relative to each other. The shelves nest together in the first orientation and stack together in the second orientation.

Abstract: An organizer system has a length adjustable horizontal top rail, a plurality of length adjustable vertical uprights, and a plurality of mounting brackets attachable to the uprights. The mounting brackets are mounted to the uprights at any of multiple optional desired locations. One or more shelves are mounted to the mounting brackets. The shelf width is adjustable to virtually any width from a minimum single shelf width by using two or more of the shelves. Storage accessories can be mounted to the system and can include shoe storage shelves, shoe storage racks, clothes hanging rods, vertical storage devices, and forwardly and rearwardly slidable storage devices.

Abstract: A modular shelf assembly has a vertical support having a channel in one face thereof and an adjustable bracket having a rear portion cooperatively configured and slidable in the channel. The bracket includes top and lower clamps each having a body portion with opposed clamping surfaces and depending leg portions. The leg portions are slidable relative to each other, and an adjusting screw is engaged with the upper clamp to effect relative movement between the clamping surfaces to clamp a shelf between the clamping surfaces. The bracket also has a positioning fastener seated in the lower clamp below the shelf and extending through the clamps to engage the support to secure the clamps to each other and to the support.

Abstract: A transportable device, such as a cart, for transporting and elevating an imaging media cartridge into a press printer may include a base platform, first and second elevation members disposed thereon, a panel disposed between the first and second elevation members, and first and second elevator platforms. The panel may include a pair of opposite vertical faces along which the elevator platforms slide to mutually exchange elevations by vertically sliding the platforms in opposite directions. The device may be used for a method of transporting and elevating an imaging media cartridge into a press printer at an installation height above a floor. Additionally, the device may be used for a method of removing and storing an imaging media cartridge from a press printer at an installation height above the floor.

Abstract: A single formed rack of rectangular shape with a length substantially greater than its width is attached to a stud, the rack having a plurality of raised sections defining spaced unobstructed slots across its width, each slot having a hole therein for attaching the rack by nails or screws to the stud. To provide the racking system, a second rack is attached to an adjacent stud and the slots of the two racks are aligned horizontally between the two studs. One or more boards may be inserted into the horizontally opposing unobstructed slots.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting an item in a refrigerator housing has a frame having rails arranged for the items. A plurality of slotted strips and/or a drawer slide guide are mounted to the housing. A plurality of brackets are provided for engaging the slotted strips and/or drawer slide guide supporting the frame.

Abstract: For visually displaying product on the side wall of a product dump table, a store lead-in fixture includes a support structure, a mounting structure, and a presentation structure. The support structure is to be placed in confronting relation to the side wall of the product dump table. The mounting structure is to be placed in operative association with the top edge of the product dump table. The presentation structure is for visually displaying product on the side wall of the product dump table. With this arrangement, the presentation structure may comprise one or more product display shelves and/or one or more product hanging projections.

Abstract: A display assembly apparatus and method of assembly using a folded frame and structurally reinforcing shelf for shipping and displaying products. The display uses a planar sheet for compact shipping which is adapted to be folded into the form of a vertically rising cabinet having a vertical supporting member defining shelf apertures which correspond to extending tabs on a shipping tray that allows for product to be shipped in the tray and then directly installed into the cabinet without the problems normally associated with stock transfer from shipping cartons to display areas.

Abstract: A cargo rack utilizing structural beams, structural beams used in a framework comprising a plurality of vertical posts with either key shaped apertures or slots and a plurality of horizontal shelving members, structural beams contain either circular apertures when corresponding vertical post contains key shaped apertures or fingers when corresponding vertical post contains slots enabling structural beams to connect to vertical posts, thus allowing horizontal shelving members to be associated with structural beams and vertical posts.

Abstract: An adjustable shelving unit that may be adjusted by increasing or decreasing the width or depth of the unit and may be adjusted to be in either a horizontal orientation or a forward sloping orientation. The adjustable shelving unit may include a central shelf unit and at least one extension shelf unit. The extension shelf unit may be oriented in a sliding manner with respect to the central shelf unit to permit the adjustment of the width or depth of the shelf by extending or retracting the extension shelf unit with respect to the central shelf unit. Attachment members extending from the central shelf unit allow the shelf to be mounted in either a horizontal or a forward sloping orientation.

Abstract: A configurable display rack and rack kits include one or more rack systems, shelves, and/or hangers. In one particular embodiment, the rack systems include display structures mounted to bases. A display structure is formed with a mesh backing in an inner area defined by an outer perimeter of the display structure. This mesh backing can be capable of supporting hangers, and shelving slots distributed around the perimeter of the display structure is capable of supporting bracketed shelves. In particular instances, the mesh backing is removable from the display structures.

Abstract: A rack comprises two upright elements and a girder element, wherein the girder element extends between the two upright elements and comprises couplers, wherein the upright element or the coupler is provided with at least one coupling cam, whilst the other is provided with a cam-receiving groove belonging to the coupling cam, which cam-receiving groove has at least one open end and is delimited, at least partially, by a cam-supporting wall, and wherein the upright element or the coupler is additionally provided with at least one substantially vertically extending coupling rib, whilst the other is provided with a rib-receiving groove belonging to the coupling rib. At least one free end of the cross section of the coupling cam extends substantially in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the girder element, and the free end of the cross section of the coupling rib extends substantially in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the girder element.

Abstract: A system for dampening vibrations of a plurality of disk drives in such a way that the packaging density of disk drives is optimized. This is achieved by attaching a device for dampening vibrations to a population set of disk drives. The population set of disk drives comprises a plurality of disk drives. The device for dampening vibrations comprises at least one rail assembly. A plurality of isolators is attached to the rail assembly. The isolators are composed of materials that attenuate vibration. The isolators dampen the vibrations of the population set and isolate the population set from external vibrations and shock.

Abstract: A post structure is axially formed with a plurality of elongated grooves which are not in communication with one another, and a plurality of accessories can be inserted directly into the elongated grooves in the lateral direction. And the accessories are assembled on the post by using a plurality of locking members, thereby making the assembly of the post structure easy and quick.

Abstract: An adjustable shelf assembly for displaying product. The shelves can be oriented in horizontally or in a forward sloping position with a simple adjustment. The shelves are generally rectangular and comprise upper and lower mounting pins located on each side of the shelf, extending downwardly from the rear edge of the shelf. The mounting pins are vertically spaced and slightly offset from one another. The mounting pins are used to mount the shelf on a support frame comprising a plurality of openings along the vertical members of the frame. The upper mounting pins are placed in first openings along the frame. The lower mounting pins are positionable either flush against the front surface of the vertical members to position the shelf in a horizontal orientation or inside second openings along the frame to position the shelf in a forward sloping orientaion.

Abstract: A cargo rack utilizing a structural beam in the form of three embodiments, two of the embodiments comprising a rib, one of which includes a recessed flange and a horizontal return flange, the other includes a standard angled flange and an angled return flange, the third embodiment includes a recessed flange and a horizontal return flange, structural beams used in a framework comprising a plurality of vertical posts containing key shaped apertures and a plurality of horizontal shelving members, structural beams contain nubs enabling structural beams to connect to vertical posts via key shaped apertures thereby enabling horizontal shelving members to be associated with structural beams and vertical posts, various attachments may be added to cargo rack when recessed structural beams are used via a slight clearance that is formed between the recessed edge and a slight taper on horizontal shelving member sides.

Abstract: A system for detachable suspension of shelves (5), drawers or the like from essentially vertially positioned supporting elements (1) with slots or grooves (3). Plate-shaped brackets (4) are adapted to carry said shelves (5) and, by means of hook-shaped portions (7), are adapted to be inserted into a selected slot (3) for suspension of the brackets (4) from the supporting elements (1). The system also comprises a frame (14) which carries said shelves (5) and which can be detachably fastened to a pair of neighbouring brackets (4) by means of ears (20) which protrude from the frame (14) and which are inserted into L-shaped grooves (9) in the respective brackets (4). The frame (14) is locked onto the brackets (4) by means of locking elements (21) which protrude from the frame (14) and which are moved into engagement with the grooves (9), slots (25), indentations (26) or holes (27) in the brackets (4).

Abstract: An adjustable shelving system is disclosed wherein each support post includes a plurality of slots based vertically along the support post. The shelving system also includes one or more collars slidably received over the support post. The collars include cleats which are received in the slots to secure the collar in a vertical position. To disengage the collar or cleat of the collar from a slot, the collar is slid upwards thereby releasing the cleat of the collar from the slot then, upon rotation of the collar, the collar can be slid axially along the support post to a new, desired location. Then, with the cleat of the collar disposed slightly vertically above a new desired slot, the collar is rotated back so that the cleat is in alignment with the slot and then slid downward to engage the cleat in the new slot at the new, desired location. The collar either directly or indirectly supports a shelf.

Abstract: A shelf includes a plurality of support stands each having a periphery formed with a plurality of elongated flanges. Each of the flanges has two opposite sides each formed with a reduced neck. Thus, the flanges of each of the support stands are combined with the racks in various different angles, so that the angle and mode of assembly of the shelf can be changed arbitrarily so as to fit the requirement of different sites, such as the house, the exhibition place or the like, thereby enhancing the versatility of the shelf.

Abstract: A wire shelf includes at least four post supporting members each disposed at a respective corner of the wire shelf. A pair of end members is disposed at opposing ends of the wire shelf. Each of the end members is comprised of a truss having an upper wire and a lower wire. Each of the end members is joined at one end to one of the post receiving members and is joined at another end to another of the post receiving members. A pair of side members is disposed at opposite sides of the wire shelf. Each of the side members is joined at one end to one of the post receiving members that is joined to one of the end members and is joined at another end to another of the post receiving members that is joined to another of the end members. A plurality of wires is disposed atop and is joined to a top surface of the side members. At least one center support member is disposed between the side members and in parallel therewith. The center support member is comprised of a truss having an upper wire and a lower wire.

Abstract: An open frame display shelf assembly formed of elongate parallel base rods to which are connected an array of rod beams arranged transversely to the base rods and bent upwardly to support forward and rearward wall-forming rods. The wall-forming rods are arranged to provide receptor gaps. The shelves are supported from cantilevered sidewalls also containing receptor gaps. A bracket assembly with two adjusting components and three triangularly oriented connectors permit attitude adjustments of the shelf. A sign mount at the forward walls of the shelving is tiltable to accommodate the attitude of the shelf assembly. Sign support assemblies, carrying product identifying visual patterns may be pivotally mounted from the forward edge of forward region of one shelf to freely abuttably rest upon the forward wall of the next lower adjacent shelf. To access the product, the customer pivotally lifts the sign support.

Abstract: A multi-purpose tubular frame structure that is assembled by an interlocking conjoinment and, furthermore, provides for height adjustment. A plurality of retaining holes are formed in the corner posts of the invention herein and each retaining hole is a semi-trapezoidal opening with the sides at the lower half gradually angled inward such that cleat blocks disposed on a horizontal tube can be positionally engaged therein.

Abstract: A support system that can be assembled and disassembled quickly and easily to allow easy mobility and compact storage. The support system comprises of a supported member and a supporting member. The supported member defines two holes that will engage the engagement portion of the supporting member to securely retain the supporting member in desired position and support the supported member.

Abstract: A mounting bar system permitting infinite adjustability in mounting avionics-components trays and Dzus-mounted avionics in at least one aircraft cockpit instrument panel assembly. Each mounting bar is slotted along its longitudinal axis. The slot is made to include the shape of a T such that a wider channel exists below the opening of the slot. Spring-loaded nut assemblies set to receive mounting screws from the avionics-components trays are fit within the T slot. Friction provided by the spring holds the nut assembly at any desired location within the T slot. As the nut assembly can be positioned at any location within the T slot, the mounting bar can readily be adjusted to support any avionics-components tray intended for at least one aircraft cockpit instrument panel assembly.

Abstract: A merchandise display matrix includes at least one pair of upright members and a merchandise tray support member wherein the support member is adjustable in length. In other embodiments, a merchandise display matrix includes at least one pair of upright members and a plurality of merchandise display trays, including a first end tray and a second end tray, wherein the display trays are provided with apparatus for fixing the trays together and the first and the second end trays are provided with apparatus for engaging with the uprights.

Abstract: Apparatuses and a method are provided for supporting electronic equipment. A base supports a pair of vertical supports. The vertical supports are mounted generally parallel to each other in a first plane and extending in the first plane in a first direction from the base. At least one component support is supported by the vertical supports. The component support includes a pair of support members that generally are mounted parallel to each other in a second plane perpendicular to the first plane and the first direction. The support members are configured to support an underside of an electronic component.

Abstract: An advantageous display unit is provided in which one or more columns support plural shelves, at least some of which are mounted in a cantilevered fashion. According to a preferred form, one or more retractable flaps are provided which form sub-shelves to allow, for example, the display of product samples thereon. Preferably, the flaps are not only retractable, but also translatable so that their position can be varied along the length of the shelf. The arrangement allows for variety in the set up of the display unit, for example, by providing the ability to retract and deploy the flaps as needed and to vary the positioning of the flaps along the length of the shelves. Also, the overall set up of the display can be varied. For example, a single column arrangement can be provided with shelves disposed in a cantilever mount therefrom.

Abstract: A storage and transportation cart having shelves and guide blocks adjustable along three axes to accommodate parts and workpieces of differing shapes and sizes and retain those workpieces in a vertical orientation.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides enhanced storage systems that facilitate efficient storage of, and access to, a variety of items and products. Exemplary systems according to the present disclosure include Mechanisms that permit reliable and efficient repositioning of one or more shelves, thereby enhancing utilization and efficiencies associated therewith. Shelving systems facilitate synchronized vertical motion of shelving units, e.g., based on coordinated pulley/cable systems, and advantageously include spring designs that facilitate controlled vertical motion of shelving units, e.g., based on fluid movement and/or discharge from the spring design. Shelves and/or shelving units may be readily repositioned at elbow or eye level, and repositioned at their respective initial positions in an efficient and advantageous manner. The shelving systems may be original manufacture units or may be designed for use in retrofitting existing shelving systems.

Abstract: A connecting structure for sectional rack includes a plurality of vertical posts, horizontal shelves, and connecting members. Each of the vertical posts is provided with at least one row of engaging holes, with which upper and lower hooks at an end of each connecting member are engaged. A pad is attached to each connecting member, so that a first side of the pad fitly bears against the vertical post. A second side of the pad opposite to the first side is a downward and outward inclined surface. Each of the horizontal shelves has an outer cover provided at each corner thereof for putting on the connecting member, so that an internal inclined surface of the outer cover pushes the inclined surface of the pad against the vertical post to enable a firm connection of the shelf, the connecting member, and the vertical post to one another.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vertical support standard and track into which the standard can be mounted. The standard contains a plurality of slots in its front surface such that one or more ordinary shelving brackets can be mounted thereon, and contains an opening on its back surface such that it can be mounted to a track upon which the wall standard may be able to slide. The track contains a lip and support portion. The lip extends over the front of the standard to keep it mounted to the track, and the support portion can be inserted into the opening on the back of the standard to provide added support and to allow sliding of the standard if desired. This standard and track configuration thus not only allows greater flexibility for the consumer as to the placement of shelving brackets, but provides greater support and increased loading capacity such that more items can be placed on a shelf that is mounted to the disclosed shelving system.

Abstract: A removable shelf assembly for vehicles (e.g., sport utility vehicles) to increase storage capacity in a generally flat rearwardly extending bed defined by a floor and pair of upwardly extending side walls, the shelf assembly comprising a frame composed of a plurality of U-shaped members, each member having a base and two spaced apart arms extending perpendicular to the base, a plurality of telescoping members associated with the arms, means for removably locking each arm of each the U-shaped member, whereby to adjustably fix the spaced apart bases; and, a first and second generally planar panel members positioned on the frame for receiving items to be transported thereon, the panel members associated with the frame to allow movement between the panel members. The frame preferably has a raised lip extending substantially around the frame so as to reduce movement of items placed on the frame. A downwardly depending leg which is able to pivot out of the way when needed provides additional load support.

Abstract: An electronic component support system includes a vertical support unit having an opening, an electronic component having a chassis positioned within the opening and a securement system. The securement system includes a coupler configured to be releasably coupled to and supported by the vertical support unit prior to being coupled to the chassis and without projecting into the opening, wherein the coupler is coupled to the chassis to secure the chassis against movement in at least one direction relative to the vertical support unit.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting an item in a refrigerator housing has a frame having rails arranged for the items. A plurality of slotted strips and/or a drawer slide guide are mounted to the housing. A plurality of brackets are provided for engaging the slotted strips and/or drawer slide guide supporting the frame.