Abstract: An auxiliary shelf is adapted to be added to an existing refrigerated produce counter and is provided with a mounting bracket to be attached near the upper edge of the mirror typically found in such produce counters. The shelf is suspended by monofilament lines that are adjustable so that the angle formed between the shelf and the mirror at the back of the produce counter can be varied. Standoffs are formed at the rear of the auxiliary shelf to permit cooled air to flow behind the auxiliary shelf and, when the shelf is formed with perforations, such air flow occurs through the shelf as well. The auxiliary shelf may be advantageously formed of plastic and such plastic may be transparent or translucent to improve the appearance thereof and dividers or partitions can be added to the shelf as desired.

Abstract: A multi-tier tower has at least two successive tier trays and at least one spacing support connecting the tier trays, the spacing support being coupled with the respective tier tray at each of its two ends. The coupling is formed so that uncoupling of the tier tray from the support is possible in a horizontal direction, i.e. transverse to the direction of the height of the multi-tier tower.

Abstract: An improved display device for organizing, storing and displaying a series of collectibles (for example, autographed baseballs) or the like comprising a series of stacked shelves wherein each shelf is made up of a series of circular disc elements that reversibly engage and disengage to adjacent center shelf elements and/or end shelf elements such that the entire display device pivots about the center axis of the stack of disc elements. In this manner, a structurally stable display device that can be configured in a variety of positions and can be expanded as the number of items being displayed increase is produced.

Abstract: For organizing and displaying articles for purchase by consumers primarily and which may be of different sizes and having different characteristics, an article organizer display unit is provided and affords support for at least two vertically spaced shelves either in level or gravity feed disposition the shelves having sockets disposed about their peripheries for cooperating with vertically disposed tubular posts, the sockets each including a mounting bracket and a tubular cavity, the mounting brackets of the sockets being secured to the shelves about their peripheries and the tubular cavities of the sockets being either perpendicularly disposed to the plane of the associated shelf or may be disposed at an acute angle to the plane of the associated shelf so as to provide for gravity feed operation.

Abstract: One or more bottle-holding rack components which may be interconnected and assembled to form a bottle rack and the like are each provided in the shape of a cradle having an upper bottle cradling surface and a plurality of upstanding legs each of which contain a joint element on the outer surface thereof and on the upper extremity of each of the upstanding legs. Interconnecting members are provided extending laterally on each side of the upper bottle cradling surface and are adapted to form an interconnection between adjacently-positioned bottle rack components. Each joint element on the upper and outer extremity of each leg are adapted to form a joint connection between complementary joint elements of adjacently-positioned bottle rack components whereby when adjacently-positioned bottle rack components are inconnected, three spaced joints are formed between the adjacently-connected components.

Abstract: A modular storage rack is disclosed which is constructed of a plastic resin and will not corrode or rust. The storage rack is easily assembled and disassembled as it uses only a friction fit to retain the structural elements in position.

Abstract: A display unit capable of being both vertically and horizontally arranged to achieve a wide variety of modular configurations comprising a plurality of substantially similar shelf members, a plurality of elongated support members, a plurality of socket cavities associated with the upper and lower portions of each of the shelf members for cooperatively engaging and supporting the elongated support members in a substantially upright position relative to each shelf member, and a plurality of connector members for joining two of the shelf members in side-by-side relationship one adjacent the other, each of the connector members having a pair of socket cavities associated with one end portion thereof for cooperatively engaging any one of the plurality of socket cavities associated with the upper and lower shelf portions and a single socket cavity associated with the opposite end portion thereof for cooperatively engaging one end portion of each of the elongated support members, the elongated support members and th

Abstract: A collapsible display stand and container comprises a base member onto which a plurality of trays are stacked. The trays are separated from one another at two opposed sides by panels which support and space the trays from one another, and a riser member is attached to the top of the uppermost tray. The tray elements are formed from separate cut and scored blanks of corrugated paperboard or the like, and include slots in the upper and lower edges of two opposed side walls for accommodating locking tabs integral with the support/spacer panels. The support/spacer panels are also formed from separate cut and scored blanks of corrugated paperboard or the like. Each element of the invention can be collapsed for shipment and set up at the point-of-use by hand for accommodating the desired product. Alternatively, the elements of the invention can be set up and loaded with product prior to shipment. As product is sold, the empty trays and support/spacer elements can be removed from the display stand or restocked.

Abstract: In a multi-tier tower for goods display, at least two platforms (10) arranged one above the other are detachably connected with one another by a plurality of spacing supports (12). Along a forward edge (16) of a base plate (14) of the respective platforms there is provided a first wall (18) directed substantially downwards therefrom and along a second edge (21) of the base plate (14) there is provided a second wall (22) directed substantially upwards. The base plate (14) is inclined downwards from the first edge to the second edge.

Abstract: A collapsible drying rack includes a series of horizontal tubular plastic frame elements connected together by corner elements. Each corner element has four hollow tubular arms that telescopically receive the frame members. A pair of integral, longitudinal ridges on each arm engage the inside of the tubular frame members to form an easily releasable connection compensating for variations in manufacturing tolerances of the plastic members. A mesh sheet mounted on the frame, supports a garment such as a sweater, in a sandwiched position for drying.

Abstract: A shoe and accessory carousel storage unit designed to accomodate men's and women's shoes, ties, belts, necklace and the like. The carousel is stackable in multiple units or can be used individually. The unit is readily convertible from a hook type shoe rack to a multi-shelf unit. Two separate support systems are disclosed for providing rotation to the unit. One approach being the provision of a rotatable base, and the other being the provision wherein the unit or units can be rotatably suspended from conventional closet shelving, either metallic or wooden.

Abstract: A stackable plate arrangement (10) for microwave ovens (100) wherein the arrangement (10) comprises a plurality of apertured plate units (11) that are adapted to be operatively connected together at different heights by a plurality of support units (12) such that multiple food receptacles (200) may be suspended on different tiers within a microwave oven (100).

Abstract: A suspended rack that will support long narrow objects in such a way that they can be removed in a direction perpendicular to their longitudinal axis. These racks can be joined in a vertical array thereby providing a plurality of storage spaces.

Abstract: A single piece, molded plastic shelf is configured with spaced channels and ribs having slots to provide upward and downward fluid communication with items stored thereon. A generally flat tray of molded plastic is provided with a flange extending upwardly around its periphery. Rib sections are spaced periodically about the tray, forming generally parallel channels to the rib sections to allow free circulation of air and free drainage of liquids from the underside of stored items. Each rib section extends upwardly a greater extent than the peripheral flange. Slots are provided in each rib section further to allow the free circulation of air or other gases while restricting drainage of liquids.

Abstract: Device for spacing apart the refrigerating plates in horizontal plate freezers, comprising spacers and relevant seats borne by the plates, the seats being provided on the lower faces of the plates, and the spacers being prevented from separating from the seats due to the action of gravity.

Abstract: A modular display stand for exhibition of articles of manufacture is described, made up basically of only three components. The stand may be assembled and disassembled without the use of tools. The stand is stable when loaded with relatively heavy loads of articles to be exhibited. Advantageously, the stand is constructed of materials, all of which can be recycled after use with minimal impact on the environment.

Abstract: The present loading grid assembly includes a plurality of support bars which are held together by assembly support rods which lie orthogonal thereto. The assembly support rods are terminated in end blocks which have grooves formed therein and which are formed to be substantially symmetrical about the assemby support rods. Accordingly, the assembly can be turned over so that any sag which results from a load is reversed thereby providing wear on the upper and lower sides of the assembly. In addition, the present device includes post guides, spacer blocks, stacking posts and interlocking members. The post guides fit into the grooves of the end blocks and into grooves of the stacking posts to provide a support means for a second tier of support bars. The spacer blocks fit over the assembly support rods to define a changeable separation between adjacent support bars while the interlocking members securely separate adjacent bars and provide further vertical support to an assembly.

Abstract: A shipping and display container for retail sales of small items such as candy includes a plurality of vertically stacked boxes, each with a front opening for removal of merchandise and a vertical divider for mechanical strength. The boxes can be glued together. A display tray is glued to the top of the stacked boxes. A decorative wrapper, which is glued around three sides of the stacked boxes and display tray, includes easily removable perforated access panels aligned with the front openings in the boxes. The access panels are left in position during shipment and are removed for display. A base pallet is attached to the bottom of the container for protection thereof and for raising the level of the container to facilitate display.

Abstract: A shelf unit includes top and bottom, spaced, generally parallel and coextensive horizontal surfaces comprising a plurality of spaced, generally parallel and coextensive elongated horizontal members and a plurality of spaced, generally parallel and coextensive crossmembers extending generally perpendicularly to the elongated horizontal members. Left and right spaced, generally parallel and coextensive elongated vertical side walls comprise a plurality of spaced, generally parallel and coextensive vertical bars and a plurality of spaced, generally parallel and coextensive crossbars extending generally perpendicularly to the elongated vertical members. The upper and lower edges of the left and right side walls are secured to the outer edges of the top and bottom surfaces so that the left and right walls extend generally perpendicularly to the bottom and top surfaces to define a chamber.

Abstract: An adjustable shelf unit adaptable to be supported on a support structure including frangible side and rear portions which can be easily detachably removed therefrom for adjusting both the depth and/or width of the unit to facilitate use on existing shelf structures having varying depths and widths. Removal of one or both of the frangible side portions provides shelf width adjustment whereas removal of the frangible rear portion provides shelf depth adjustment. The present shelf units are specifically designed for use both as a single shelf unit to more effectively organize and merchandise products therefrom and are likewise particularly adapted to be arranged in spaced apart relationship one above the other to form a two-tier product merchandising display system, which two-tier arrangement effectively doubles the avilable shelf capacity.

Abstract: A modular display unit for vertically stackably arranging products in inclined gravity feed orientation including a plurality of shelf members having a planar floor portion and a plurality of stacking/socket members located at spaced locations adjacent the opposed side portions thereof, the stacking/socket members being arranged in opposed relationship to the floor portion of each of the shelf members and each having a locating surface oriented at the same acute angle relative to the plane of the respective floor portions, a plurality of elongated support members each having opposed end portions adapted to cooperatively engage a respective locating surface associated with the stacking/socket members on adjacent shelf members for connecting the adjacent shelf members in spaced apart relationship, and a plurality of base support members supporting the connected shelf members on a horizontal surface with all of the support members oriented in a vertical direction.

Abstract: A display-type shelving unit comprises stacked, factory-assembled modules, each of which comprises four vertically elongated hinges connected by horizontal connecting elements and unfoldable from an exaggerated rhomboidal condition in which the connecting members are essentially parallel to one another to a condition in which the connecting elements define a rectangle. Shelves may be dropped into frames formed by the connecting elements to hold the modules in a rectangular condition. Hinge pins project upwardly from each hinge, and a corresponding pin-receiving recess is provided at the bottom of each hinge, so that the hinge pins are used to hold the modules in vertical alignment. The hinges have trim retaining tabs which are appropriately spaced, when the shelf module is in the unfolded condition, to engage slots along the edges of vertically elongated trim strips which serve to hide the knuckles of the hinges from view.

Abstract: A free-standing stacking shelf system is disclosed which includes at least two shelves, each of the shelves being provided with at least two stacking elements which are removably coupled thereto and extend downwardly therefrom. Each of the stacking elements is substantially U-shaped having first and second arms and a base extending therebetween. The arm members are removably coupled at the ends thereof to a respective shelf and include means for preventing relative vertical movement of the shelf and the stacking element coupled thereto. Each of the stacking elements also includes indented portions for engaging a next lower shelf so that the stacking element maintains adjacent shelves in vertically spaced relation. The stacking elements also preferably include a horizontally extending bar element on at least one arm thereof so as to maintain the stacking element and the shelf in a predetermined angular orientation.

Abstract: A variable sized free standing promotional display for promotional advertising. In place of the normal cardboard display shelf of one size, the invention contemplates using end members of plastic having vertical pedestals above and below the end members. The end members include one-way locking tabs on both the side, upper and lower walls to receive an appropriately slotted and cut beam member, which may be made of corrugated cardboard from the packing materials. The side edges of the beam are received and locked by the one-way locking tabs and is centered and held rigidly by central vertical channels. The transverse length of the shelves may be varied, in accordance with the length of the beam member utilized.Vertical cardboard columns may be anchored on the pedestal members to provide a vertical promotional display of more than one shelf.

Abstract: An assembly for supporting load carrying pallets which is collapsible and storable when not in use and which includes a rigid base member for holding a pallet and removable upright members which engage one base member and support another base member.

Abstract: A module (20) comprising a top panel (22) that is attached to a pair of opposed side panels (32). The assembly forms a channel or "U" shaped structure with a rear channel cover (42) snapped into place over a channel (26) defining a horizontal raceway. A pair of cable recess covers (46) enclose a recess (34) in the sides (32) providing a duct that forms a path for wires and cables. Electronic equipment is positioned upon the top panel (22) of the module (20) with ancillary components in the area underneath; thus providing a management system for the equipment, including a passageway for interconnecting the wires and cables. A number of modules (20) may be stacked together on a base (60) having casters (62) in each corner. A paper basket (64) and a keyboard storage board (66) may also be added to allow an entire electronic system, such as a computer complex, to be self-contained within the structure.

Abstract: A multi-level rack assembly comprising a plurality of base members each including a generally rectangular platform portion and an upstanding tubular portion at each corner of the platform portion having a plug dividing the interior thereof into upper and lower tubular volumes; a plurality of side support members each including a pair of spaced upstanding tubular portions and truss means interconnecting the tubular portions; and a plurality of core rod means sized to fit slidably within the tubular portions of the base members and of the side support members. In one embodiment, the core rods are elongated and unitary and have a length somewhat greater than the length of the side support member tubular portions so that the core rods may extend vertically within the side support member tubular portions and seat at their lower ends in the upper tubular volumes of the tubular portions of a lower base member and seat at their upper ends in the lower tubular volumes of the tubular portions of an upper base member.

Abstract: A product display shelving system for holding product containers in a stackable arrangement thereon comprising a base shelf member adaptable to be supported on a support structure and a plurality of additional shelf members each adaptable to rest upon and to be supported by respective layers of product containers positioned on and between the base shelf member and the additional shelf members, the base shelf member and the additional shelf members each having a surface contour defining a plurality of adjacent product support areas thereover, each of the product support areas being adaptable for locating and supporting at least one product container positioned thereon, each of the plurality of additional shelf members including a plurality of surface portions formed on the lower surface thereof to engage and to be supported by the product containers positioned therebelow. The present shelving system may also include an optical storage member for holding a plurality of shelf members when not in use.

Abstract: A combination hand truck and display stand comprising a lower unit including a generally planar base adapted to rest on a supporting surface, and a pair of generally planar side walls having upper edges and forward edges and extending upwardly from the base, and a portion of the base extending forwardly of the side walls, and an upper unit having a shape substantially identical to the shape of the lower unit and including a generally planar base having a bottom surface, and a pair of generally planar side walls having upper edges and forward edges and extending upwardly from the base, the upper unit being releasably connected to the lower unit such that the bottom surface of the upper unit is supported by the upper edges of the side walls of the lower unit.

Abstract: Four metal support pipes with casters mounted on the lower ends thereof are arranged at the four corners of a quadrilateral. Pipe cover portions provided at four corners of a plurality of synthetic resin rack boards are threaded over the corresponding support pipes. Synthetic resin spacer pipes are threaded over the support pipes between the pipe cover portions of vertically-adjacent rack boards. Tubular cushion materials which can freely expand and contract are threaded over the support pipes between the pipe cover portions of the uppermost rack board and the uppermost spacer pipes, and fastening members are fitted into the upper ends of the support pipes to fasten the uppermost rack board.

Abstract: A modular display unit having upper and lower wall panels, side panels, and a rear end panel, the front of such unit being open, interlock connectors extending upwardly and inwardly from the upper wall panel, and downwardly and inwardly from the lower wall panel, being interengageable with corresponding interlock connectors on adjacent units for vertical stacking, whereby said lower panel means of one said unit rests generally square against said upper panel of an adjacent lower said unit, and further having display panel supports extending forwardly from one side of the unit to receive a display panel and having information supports attached to the unit, to receive product information.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the home freezing of water in relatively large blocks for subsequent use in insulated portable ice chests for maintaining the contents cool over a period of days is disclosed and includes a plurality of support racks of truncated pyramidal configuration having open rectangular tops and bottoms and trapezoidal side walls of an open mesh configuration along with a like plurality of relatively flat floor panels each having a groove for receiving an upper edge of a subadjacent rack and a groove for receiving an edge of a superior rack so that a plurality of flexible open-topped containers may be stacked in a column in a freezer on successive floor panels with each floor panel supported by a corresponding rack to allow free air circulation around the containers to facilitate cooling as well as supporting and storing the water and the subsequent blocks of ice.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bottle rack comprising shelves provided on one side with adjacent cavities extending transversely of the direction of the length of the shelves for receiving the bottles and with spacing members arranged between the shelves. Each spacing member is constructed at one end in a manner such that the end concerned fits in at least one cavity.

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: A readily assembled desk-top storage unit consisting of only three separate components molded of plastic. The components include a pair of side panels, a plurality of shelves and a backing plate. The shelves have channels extending along the side edges thereof which are slidably received in aligned grooves formed in the side panels to mount the shelves on the panels. The backing plate is received in channels formed on the side panels. Outwardly projecting tabs formed on the rear edges of the shelves project into complementary-shaped slots formed in the backing plate to interlock the backing plate with the shelves. The storage unit can be placed in a first position on a supporting structure and serve as a tray for receiving papers, letters, etc. on the horizontal shelves.

Abstract: An improved molded tray for a display stand is shaped to provide a rectangular planar product-support member, whose support area is free of structural invasion by other parts of the tray. The planar product-support member is reinforced by an integral, transverse, peripheral reinforcing flange that extends vertically along the periphery of the support member. Integral, tubular corner post-receiving means are provided adjacent each corner of the support member and tangent to the peripheral flange. Reinforcing strips extend parallel to and outwardly of the reinforcing flange at two opposed sides of the tray, and are integral with the tubular post-receiving means. A horizontal top wall joins the upper edges of the peripheral flange and each parallel reinforcing strip. The underside of the planar support member is reinforced by a grid of orthogonal ribs, and the support member is apertured, between the reinforcing ribs to reduce the amount of plastic used in forming the tray.

Abstract: A sectional display rack comprising a novel construction of horizontal rectangular trays and support legs, each tray and leg formed of plastic, wherein both upper and lower sides on each tray bottom wall are formed with upstanding ribs defining a space between the rib and the side wall into which a wing portion of each support leg is fitted and in which wedge shaped cams are provided on side walls of the tray to lock in corresponding recess or groove portions in the wing portions of the supporting leg to lock the leg in position. A spaced apart pair of wedge shaped cams is provided in each wall and the cams in the upper wall portion above the floor of the tray are offset from those cams formed in the lower wall. The advantages of these upright rib projections on the bottom walls and the locking tabs in the side walls in the tray are to provide a stable rack and to permit a low cost molding operation for manufacturing the attachment means comprising ribs, cams and recesses above and below the tray floor.

Abstract: Multi-shelf console furniture constructed having a pair of side frame support standards each being formed from a pair of laterally spaced wire frame members interconnected by a multiplicity of equally spaced U-shaped rungs, and shelving members of various configurations each having a rectangular frame with a rung connecting hook at each corner. The U-shaped rungs have the cross-piece of the "U" facing into the interior of the frame members and the hooks are positionable within the space defined by the U-shaped members and have a portion which rests on a leg of the member. Vertical stacking of the standard, and thus vertically built-up units, may be provided utilizing a ring coupling having a pair of spaced rectangular frames which grasp respective rungs of the upper and lower standards. Braces having rung gripping hooks may be utilized to increase the rigidity of the furniture units.

Abstract: Trays for holding prepared food are provided with an element extending from the upper surface of each tray which engages the lower surface of another tray in a stack and are dimensioned so that the bottom of each tray when in the stack is at an angle to the horizontal.

Abstract: A modular bottle support rack fabricated of identical modular members using any number of such members in pairs. Each member has a bottle craddling surface and a projecting member which mates with a modular member to provide a pair of spaced bottle craddling surfaces. There is no limit on the number of modular members that can be connected together to form a bottle support rack.

Abstract: A stencil printer has a vertical stack of frame-mounted stencils which are supported on one another. Laterally of the stack are arranged holding devices which engage the stencil which is second from the bottom so as to support the stack, while lifting devices are provided which lower the bottom stencil relative to the stack to a printing position and, subsequent to printing, raise it out of the printing position to an intermediate position in which it can be laterally withdrawn from the stack to be placed atop the same. The stack is then lowered by the height of one frame.

Abstract: Stackable furniture modules having replaceable front panels for custom mounting of audio and other home electronic equipment are disclosed. The modules are nestable one upon the other in a secure manner. Removeable panels allow custom mounting of various electronic components and the interchange of components by the replacement of inexpensive panels. An open module is provided to allow the stacking of components above a record changing mechanism.

Abstract: An improved construction for interlocking shelves and legs includes a shelf block on the top of each of the four corners of each shelf, the block being divided into four block segments. Each leg is formed at one end with a square opening for interlocking with either the outline of a single shelf block or with two block segments from each of two shelf blocks. The other end of the leg is formed with a leg shoulder, upstanding from which is a hollow leg end piece with substantially a square cross section having bifurcated side walls to form four right angle segments. The bifurcations are designed so that two opposite bifurcations accommodate shelf aprons from two or four adjoining shelves.The system, therefore, accommodates a standard etargere system with unitary shelf blocks or an interlocking system according to the present invention having four block segments for each shelf block.

Abstract: A storage device for holding a plurality of printed circuit boards that is selectively adjustable for accommodating a wide dimensional range of circuit boards and adapted for stacking of a multiplicity of such devices for efficiently storing a large quantity of printed circuit boards in a minimum of space.

Abstract: An interconnectible structural support member for use in a support structure. The support member comprises an elongated U-shape tubular member defining opposed side arms and a bridge arm extending across a common end of each of the side arms. Each of the side arms have a free end with one of the free ends having a hinge plug protruding therefrom. The other free end is hollow and receives a hinge plug of a side arm of a further U-shape tubular member.

Abstract: A free standing shelving system including a plurality of shelves and a plurality of spindles for supporting the shelves, some of the shelves being arranged in endwise adjacent relation whereby the shelving system has some abutting shelf ends and some free shelf ends. The shelves each have like corner openings in all four corners with one spindle at each corner opening at the free end of the shelves and one spindle at the contiguous corner openings in endwise abutting shelves. The spindles are disposed in endwise aligned relation with their axes at the virtual corners of the shelves and the spindles have end faces on their adjacent ends that overlap the shelves adjacent the corner openings.

Abstract: An arrangement for displaying articles utilizes a plurality of elements which are stackable and nestable in a row. Each element has a projection at one side thereof which extends lengthwise of the row. Each projection has free end portions which are elongated transversely of the row in a first direction. For stacking purposes, each element has a recess formed at the other side thereof which is also elongated transversely of the row but in a different second direction. Each recess of a respective element is operative for stackably receiving a projection of another element upon alignment of the respective free end portions in the second direction. Successively stacked elements are maintained at a predetermined spacing from each other by virtue of the fact that each recess has a depth such as to receive only a fractional part of the respective projection. For nesting purposes, each element has a cavity formed at the other side thereof which is elongated in the first direction.

Abstract: A device and system for use with a plurality of the same in constructing objects from empty beverage cans which device includes a disk adapted to be received in the cavity between the recessed end members of two abutting axially aligned beverage cans to maintain the alignment thereof. A threaded member projects from one side of the disk and a spindle projects from the other side. The outer end of the spindle is provided with a threaded bore adapted to receive the threaded member from another such device. The spindle passes down through an opening in the top end of the can, while the threaded member of another device passes up through an opening in the bottom of the can. The threaded member threads into the spindle disposed therein to "sandwich" the can between two disks and provide a threaded member and spindle with which to continue the process. In this manner, a series of cans with the devices disposed therein may then be connected, either directly or through a shelf member.

Abstract: A display stand is made up of an upper domed portion, a bottom bowl shaped portion and intermediate support discs and spacers. These discs and spacers are removable and the upper and bottom portions can then be fitted together to form an autonomous holder.

Abstract: Front to back members having elongated main members with flanged end pieces being affixed thereto at each end. The front to back members are placed upon the shelf beam members of a rack. The shelf beam members are cradled between the flanged end pieces and the main members of the front to back member. Shelving members are placed upon the shelf beams between the front to back members. Support members span the shelf beams beneath the front to back and shelving members. The main members may be fixed together in a side by side relationship and attached between lengthened flanged end pieces to form an enlarged front to back member.