Abstract: A post protector which is placed around a portion of a column to be protected from impact or shock loading. The post protector is fastened to the floor and non-destructively absorbs impacts from objects which would otherwise impact the column. The post protector comprises an elongated portion which is placed adjacent and around the column. A flange is also provided which extends from the elongated portion and is fastened to the floor via openings through the flange. Fasteners are inserted through the openings which anchor the post protector to the floor. The flange also includes an elastic membrane which allows the post protector to elastically move upon impact whereby the post protector non-destructively absorbs the impact force of an object.

Abstract: A support beam for a storage rack has a tubular profile, which defines a ledge opening upwardly and inwardly, and which defines a generally flat, indicia-receiving surface facing outwardly and either downwardly or upwardly at an angle from about 20.degree. to about 70.degree. relative to a vertical plane. Alternatively, the tubular profile may define two such surfaces defining an obtuse angle relative to each other, namely an upper surface at an angle from about 20.degree. to about 45.degree. relative thereto and a lower surface at an angle from about 45.degree. to about 70.degree. relative thereto, or a generally arcuate, indicia-receiving surface having a suitable measurement. The indicia-receiving surface enables a person who is standing, or who is sitting on a lift truck, to have a generally perpendicular line of sight to such surface. The support beam may also be used in combination with a properly positioned fire extinguishing device to extinguish a fire in a supported load.

Abstract: A pallet rack lock for use in a pallet rack system releasably locking one end of a shelf beam to an upright column is the subject matter of this invention. The column has a plurality of vertically spaced locking apertures. The rack lock includes a rock lock plate fixed to the shelf beam and positioned substantially parallel to the upright column. A load bearing stud is fixed to the lock plate. The stud is positioned in a lower portion of a locking aperture. A resilient carrier has one end fixed to the locking plate and the opposed end being free. A lock stud is mounted on the resilient carrier for movement therewith. The lock stud is positioned in an upper portion of a locking aperture to prevent upward movement of the load bearing stud. A dog limits the movement of the resilient carrier away from the lock plate. The lock stud may be selectively moved out of its locking aperture by bending a portion of the resilient carrier.

Abstract: A frame device for supporting objects such as batteries and the like during seismic stress comprising two vertical frame members formed in a G shaped cross section. The frame has an inside face facing the other of the pair, a front face extending perpendicularly to an outside face. A back face extends from the inside face for part of the distance to the outside face. It also includes a top horizontal cross member formed in a C shaped cross section and having horizontally extending tab portions at each terminal end. The inside faces of horizontal members have slots passing one end of the top cross member through each inside face. The outside faces of the horizontal members have notches to receive the tabs of the top cross member to attach it to the vertical frame member. A bottom horizontal cross member is formed in a C shaped cross section, having a bottom face across the width of the top cross member with its bottom face having a slot and groove proximate each terminal end.

Abstract: A rack, and particularly a pallet rack which comprises at least two pairs of spaced, parallel rails. The pairs of rails typically carry at least one rolling cart for receiving a pallet. The rails are carried on at least a first beam and a second beam, the beam is being positioned and spaced in generally parallel relation to each other, and positioned transversely of the rails. A plurality of spaced, first columns are connected to and support the first beam, while a plurality of spaced second columns connect to and support the second beam. There are present a greater number of second columns than first columns, with the second columns being more closely spaced together than the first columns. By this, a greater load may be carried by the second beam, preferably without the second beam being stronger.

Abstract: A novel framework arrangement is presented whereby a bracket to shaft coupling assembly permits the face of horizontal beams to align with the face of a square tubular vertical posts and thereby establishes an exceptionally strong framework made up of exceptionally light structural elements (posts, beams and connector device) and comprising a minimum of interchangeable parts which can be readily mass-produced, and which can be used to assemble any variety of orthogonal building structure.

Abstract: A bracket for adjustably mounting a timber member on a rack is disclosed which has a U-shaped band with two vertical arms joined by a horizontal base, with each arm having a fastener hole to permit rigid fastening of a timber member within the arms of the band. An L-shaped hook extends outwardly from one arm and is in substantially the same plane as the arm. The hook is adapted to engage within a slot in a vertically mounted rack. An end plate is preferably attached to the band perpendicular to the band so as to resist movement of the timber member within the band parallel to the arms and in the direction of the hooks. The hook preferably has a portion adapted to engage in the slot in the rack which is tapered so as to permit a wedging of the hook into the slot. A kit for the assembly of timber members into a structural frame of this invention comprises a rack with a plurality of vertically spaced slots with fastener openings to permit mounting the racks to the face of a timber beam and a hook bracket.

Abstract: A plurality of racking systems are adapted to store palletized cartons in a refrigeration unit or the like prior to shipment of the cartons to market. Each racking system comprises laterally spaced overhead support platforms having their inner ends suitably spaced apart to provide a clearance accommodating the entrance of an extended mast of a lift truck therein. Upper groups of palletized cartons are loaded and stored on the platforms, next followed by the depositing of lower groups of palletized cartons within a lower storage space located at ground level.

Abstract: A rack having four vertical posts arranged at the corners of a rectangle, and having at least one beam extending horizontally between the two posts at each of the long sides of the rectangle. A connector is provided at each end of the beam for connecting the beam at each end thereof to the respective posts. The connector comprises a metal plate bent to have first and second legs at right angles to one another and a bulged-out juncture between the legs.A method for making the connector is further disclosed.

Abstract: For use in adjustable storage racks, a connection assembly is provided for connecting a support member and a stringer. The connection means is engageable with at least one slot on the support member and comprises at least one tab comprising a hook member and a locking and abutment member, with the latter member designed to prevent the connection means from becoming disengaged from the upright member. Specifically, the locking and abutment member is off set from the hook member so that the hook member is engageable with a lower edge of a slot on the support member and the locking and abutment member is lockable within the boundaries of the slot and is in suitable proximity to a top edge of the slot to abut the top edge.

Abstract: An improved connection for a rack system joining together first and second elongated structural members in transverse relationship. The first member has a plurality of longitudinally spaced aligning holes, each of which include an inside bearing surface, while the second member consists of at least one fastening hole and one load bearing wedge action seating lug. The seating lug is spaced from the fastening hole a distance equal to the longitudinal spacing between aligning holes in the first member. The seating lug is adapted to extend within one of the aligning holes in the first member to position another aligning hole in registry with the fastening hole in the second member. A bolt or other fastener means is then protruded through the fastening hole and the other aligning hole. A cam means on the seating lug engages the inside bearing surface of one of the aligning holes moving the first and second members into side-by-side contact when the fastener is tightened.

Abstract: A rack guard for a pallet rack employs a retractable safety net. The net is clipped to carriers which traverse along vertical tracks offset from the pallet rack. The tracks are pivotally mounted with respect to the pallet rack to permit pivotal displacement of the tracks to a position adjacent the support posts of the rack.

Abstract: A system for loading and transporting wheeled vehicles on a transporting vehicle, such as a ship or rail car, comprises supporting a plurality of wheeled vehicles on each of a plurality of frames in vertically-spaced relation to each other and then inserting the respective frames and their supported vehicles matingly into respective enclosures. The enclosures, with their frames and vehicles inside, are loaded onto the transporting vehicle by compactly stacking the enclosures one atop the other in weather-exposed positions, the enclosures nevertheless serving to protect the vehicles from external hazards.

Abstract: An equipment trolley, particularly for transporting and/or holding medical instruments, equipment and the like, can, by using standardized components such as carrier trays, drawer blocks and the like, be customized to suit its intended purpose, and to prevent the transmission of germs, all the components are sheathed by formed plastics members of complementary configuration to said components, thus protecting the metal parts against contact with harsh media likely to cause corrosion.

Abstract: A modular and built-up system for furnishings in general comprises vertical rods made of two parallel beams integral to each other at least at their ends and assembled by means of horizontal support members for the containing of goods; the horizontal members are integral to the vertical rods by means of clamps or joints consisting of two identical half shells, substantially circular, drilled in the center; one of the faces of the half shells, the inner face, carries two parallel splines, equispaced from the center, covering the entire length of the half shells and having a section suitable for copying the side surface of the beams of the rods when assembling the two facing half shells on them; the horizontal elements carry drilled flanges for the coupling of the half shells; the connection of the half shells to the rods and of the horizontal members to the half shells is made by a through bolt through the holes.

Abstract: A structural rack comprising a column and a beam, each made from a standard channel with a web and two tapered flanges, and a bolted connection between the column and the beam. The tapered flanges of the beam are notched so as to form an internal corner, into which an external corner of the column is fittable. The bolted connection uses a conventional bolt and a special nut, which has a flange-engaging surface conforming to a curved surface where one of the tapered flanges of the column meets the web of the column. Upon relative movement of the column and the beam as the bolt and the nut are tightened, the flange-engaging surface cams the last-mentioned flange against adjacent edges of the notched flanges, thereby to assemble the beam and the column with the external corner fitted tightly into the internal corner.

Abstract: A hollow, tubular, elongated beam is made by roll-forming an elongated strip of sheet metal into a generally rectangular cross-section shape with its opposite edge portions overlapped to form a double ply beam wall along one side of the beam. The plies are adhesively secured together by an adhesive material inserted between them. The sheet metal is initially rolled into a U-shaped channel having a base and opposite walls. An integral, interior ledge is formed in, and extends along the length of, one of the channel walls. Then, the edge portion of the opposite channel wall is bent to form an inner ply that overlaps and closes the open channel, to form the tubular shape, with its free edge abutted against the ledge. Next, the free edge of said one channel wall is bent to form an outer ply around and overlapping the inner ply, with the abutted inner ply free edge and ledge serving as a support for the bending of the outer ply. The adhesive is inserted between the plies when the outer ply is bent.

Abstract: A frame type, heavy duty storage rack corner post is formed of sheet metal which is bent into a rear wall, integral side walls and front wall sections that are spaced apart to form a central slot extending the height of the post. The free edges of the front wall sections are bent outwardly to form a pair of parallel base walls which terminate in oppositely extending flanges, so that the front wall sections, base walls and flanges form oppositely opening, aligned vertically extending channels along the height of the post. The channel base walls are provided with a series of holes, with the holes in one aligned horizontally with the holes in the other. The channels are of a width to snugly receive a nut so that a screw may be inserted through a pair of aligned holes and threadedly engaged with the nut for turning the screw while the nut is held stationary by the channel walls.

Abstract: A rack which comprises a pair of parallel side beams in which each defines a groove facing the other side beam. The rack may be made by inserting between the beams at least one crossbar with the opposed ends of the crossbar each occupying a facing groove of the side beams, and with the crossbar extending between the beams. One may flex the beams outwardly as necessary to insert the crossbars. One then inserts between the beams a spacer bar, positioning the spacer bar centrally along the beam, with the opposed ends of the spacer bar each occupying a facing groove of the beam, and with the bar extending between the beams. The spacer bar is shorter than the crossbar. Thus, upon tightly securing each side beam to an end of the spacer bar, one draws a central portion of each beam inwardly relative to the crossbar or crossbars, to provide high constricting pressure securance between the ends of the crossbar and the side beams, while the spacer bar is under tension.

Abstract: A shelf system, particularly a pallet shelf system, includes longitudinal girders and/or transverse girders as support elements suspended from and/or fastened to upright posts. The longitudinal girders and/or transverse girders are sectional rails. The shelf system includes auxiliary or additional girders extending parallel to the longitudinal directions of the longitudinal girders and/or transverse girders. The auxiliary or additional girders are hooked and/or otherwise releaseably fashioned to the longitudinal girders and/or transverse girders. Each auxiliary additional girder has at least one sectional portion which laterally projects from the longitudinal girder and/or transverse girder. The at least one laterally projecting portion defines a support bracket for auxiliary support elements and/or guide elements of the shelf system, such as, crossbeams, yokes, shelf boards, separating rods, separating walls or the like.

Abstract: A safety lock for securing the end of a horizontal beam to a vertical post in a structural frame for wide span shelving. A tab on the end of the beam forces the side of an open box-shape post with slots in the side to yield during assembly of the beam to the post. When the tab enters a slot on the post side, the side springs back, locking the tab in the slot to prevent the dislodgment of the beam from the post.

Abstract: A structural framework assembly made up of tubular members interconnected by a first connector arrangement which uses a connector having a concave surface pressing against a curved outer surface of a tubular member and having a pair of spreadable arms which are spread by a setscrew to lock inside an end of another tubular member, and a second connector arrangement which uses a connector plate extending into the end of a tubular member with the bottom of the connector plate inserted into a longitudinal slot at the bottom of the tubular member and a top tab on the connector plate inserted into an upper slot at the top of the tubular member. The longitudinal slot at the bottom of the tubular member opens out to the end of the tubular member and the upper slot is located at a distance from the end of the tubular member.

Abstract: In a shelving system, a columnar post, an outer plate, and a fastening device for fastening the outer plate removably to the columnar post. The fastening device includes a bolt having a threaded shank and a transverse head, which is integral with the threaded shank, and which includes a longer portion and a shorter portion, and fastener, which is threadable onto the threaded shank. The bolt is adapted to be sucessively inserted through an aperture in the outer plate, inserted through an aperture in a front wall of the columnar post, rotated about the threaded shank in a clockwise sense, and drawn outwardly until the longer portion of the transverse head bears against a curved corner where the front wall merges with a lateral flange of the columnar post, so as to prevent further rotation of the bolt in a clockwise sense. The longer portion of the transverse head is conformed to the curved corner so as to bear in surface-to-surface contact against the curved corner.

Abstract: A storage system and a connector for use in the system. A shelf may be supported on a plurality of hangers or brackets, each of which has a horizontal shelf-supporting arm and a vertical arm. The hangers are connected to a plurality of upright posts, each of which posts defines at least one chevron-shaped or "Z"-shaped slot to receive a downwardly extending hook that is fixedly secured to the vertical arm of the hanger. Other shapes may be used for the hook-receiving slots, so long as one elongated arm of the slot slants upward and one downward, and the hook carried by the hanger slants downward in a direction 180.degree. to the direction in which the upward elongated slot slants upward, while the lower elongated slot slants downward in a direction other than 180.degree. to the direction the upper slot slants upward. An outwardly facing panel defining a plurality of hook-receiving two-armed slots, generally similar to a conventional peg board, may also be used.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a storage rack comprising upright posts resting on a ground, girders fastened in each case between a pair of posts, the girders being fastened to the respective posts in a line such that a roller conveyor supported by the girders is inclined at a slope with respect to the ground, there is a row of perforations arranged in each pair of posts, a mounting plate joined rigidly to the girder, the plate having at least one slotted hole arranged therein, and a fastening member thrust through a perforation and through a slotted hole whereby the girder is pulled firmly against the post, and the mounting plate is provided with a first toothing that extends in a direction perpendicular to the girder and co-operates with and, owing to the fastening member, remains engaged with a second toothing.Preferably the second toothing is arranged in a separate retaining plate, through which the fastening member passes.

Abstract: A hanging compartment support system has a hanger frame including a pair of parallel hanger support rails connected at their ends to a pair of parallel support beams having pin means extending outwardly at opposite ends to be removably positioned in keyhole openings on vertical columns of a main support frame; a second hanger frame is identical to the first hanger frame except for the provision of cantilever support flanges extending from each end of its support beams for resting support on one end of one of the lower flanges of shelf support beams mounted on the main support frame.

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 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: An assembly rack comprises a plurality of upright posts and lateral joining rods coupled together by a plurality of structural connectors. The posts and rods comprise L-shaped members which define longitudinal guide edges. Each connector comprises arms which fit respectively into the post and at least one of the lateral rods. The arms contain slots which receive the guide edges of the post and rod(s). Each arm carries a friction block which is actuated by a threaded bolt so as to be displaced away from the arm and into frictional contact with an inner surface of the respective post and rod(s). Thus, the arms become frictionally locked between the inner surface and guide edges of the respective post and rod(s).

Abstract: A structure such as a rack comprises columns connected together by beams, positioned in transverse relation to the columns. The rack is provided for use in warehouses or elsewhere. For example, pallets may be placed across pairs of beams for storage in the rack. By this invention, means are provided for retaining the beams and columns in a range of positions of registry in which first apertures in the columns and second apertures in the beams overlap in offset relation. Bolts extend through the overlapping first and second apertures, with the first and second apertures being each of larger diameter than the bolt means. The distance of overlap between the first and second apertures should be typically less than the diameter of the bolts. As a result of this, the beams and columns can be tightly affixed together by the bolts despite unpredictable positional variations in the beams and columns as they are so affixed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a framework for a switchboard cabinet, comprising at least twelve interlocking frame sections of an identical hollow rectangular structure, in which the hollow rectangular structure has rows of holes and forms an outer corner at the junction of two perpendicular side sections. Opposite the outer corner, the hollow rectangular structure has two side sections, each extending parallel to an opposite side forming the outer corner. The outer corners of all frame sections are aligned correspondingly and face the interior of the framework. Due to the special construction and arrangement of the frame sections, a framework is produced which is expandable with positive sealing on all sides, and in which interconnecting transverse struts, support rails, structural elements and the like, may be installed on all frame sections.

Abstract: A joint between a vertically oriented hollow section column (1) and a horizontal load-carrying beam (3) in a two-story building structure such as an exhibition stand, which can be rapidly erected and dismantled, includes a straight core (2) fitted into the upper end of the column (1). The quadratic hollow section core (2) has a projecting bolt head (21) at the middle of either side surface. Each side wall of the generally quadratic hollow section column (1) has a central, axial slot (12) on its inside. On its underside the beam carries a dependent guide body, the width of which corresponds to the width of the internal column slot and is guided by this slot. The short end of the beam (3) has a vertically directed Tee slot (32,36) extending upwardly from the central area of the beam for accommodating the head and a portion of the shank of the screw on the core (2).

Abstract: A ledger system for scaffolding which comprises a tubular ledger member having an end plate at one or both ends and being provided at one or both ends with a first slot extending from the end plate parallel with the axis of the tubular ledger member and a second slot also extending from the end plate parallel with the axis of the tubular ledger member and located 180.degree. round the circumference of the tubular ledger member from the first slot, the second slot having an enlarged inner end; and a wedge member for each pair of slots being arranged to pass through the first and second slots but being prevented from being removed from the first slot by first and second retaining means located adjacent the broader and narrower ends respectively of the wedge, the width of the enlarged inner end of the second slot being such as to permit the narrower end of the wedge with the second retaining means to pass freely therethrough.

Abstract: A warehouse system employs a crane guided for movement along an aisle with storage racks on opposite sides thereof and mounting a carriage for vertical reciprocation thereon. An extractor supported on the carriage has a pair of narrow extensible arms which engage the undersides of lips formed on opposite sides of a tote pan. The extensible arms each include three rails nested in one-above-the-other relation with the intermediate rail having vertical load bearing rollers engaging the upper and lower rails. A harmonic drive causes extension and retraction of the extractor arms through a chain and pulley arrangement. The tote pans are nestable and have ribbed bottoms cooperatively engaging cantilevered brackets on the storage racks whereby the pans are releasably detained in their stored position in the warehouse.

Abstract: A connector structure is illustrated for use in a modular steel structure of the type which is assembled on the site, utilizing opposed pairs of vertical flange-like members on each side of a tubular column together with a horizontal web member for accommodating the tubular column for erection of a mezzanine or rack for palletized material and the like.

Abstract: A support bracket apparatus for mounting a transformer rack or other device on a vertical support member such as a wooden pole, is disclosed. The support bracket apparatus includes a pair of hanger members fastened to the opposite sides of the pole by an adjustable fastening means which adjusts the spacing between the hanger members to accommodate different pole diameters. When used to support an electrical transformer rack, a pair of hanger members is employed at each end of the rack which have lower leg portions in engagement with a pair of mounting arms extending from the rack to support the weight of the rack and transformers on such hangers. The adjustable fastening means preferably includes a plurality of threaded sleeves which extend outwardly from an upper leg of the hanger member and threaded collars which engage the projections so that changing the rotational position of the collar adjusts the spacing between the two hangers.

Abstract: A shelf assembly (10) including apparatus (20, 22) for interlocking upright and transverse members (12, 14, 80, 90) without the need for separate fasteners or supplemental cross-bracing to achieve structural rigidity. The interlocking apparatus includes connectors (20) formed near the ends of the transverse beams, each connector comprising a lug (40) spaced from a side panel (30) of the transverse member (14) by a keyed pedestal (42). The pedestal is defined by spaced lug supporting legs (44, 46), joined by a curved interconnecting wall (48). The uprights include pairs of apertures (22) each defined by an upper slot segment (50a) having a lug clearance notch (52) and a lower slot segment (50b) having a narrowing transverse dimension.

Abstract: An assembly rack having: a plurality of steel angles each having its two sides bent into L-shaped guide edges which define a guide groove, and provided with a series of holes in each side, and a plurality of slightly L-shaped joint members of sheet metal having a guide groove on each side and provided with screw holes one in each side of the guide groove. The guide edges of the steel angles are engaged in the grooves of the joint members and the two extended portions of the joint members are fitted into the guide grooves of the angles. Vertical and horizontal steel angles thus joined by the joint members are fastened to the joint members by bolts, and the horizontal angles can be positioned at different locations along the vertical steel angles.

Abstract: A shelf support apparatus includes a pair of spaced apart longitudinally extending channel members facing each other and crosspieces which extend between the channel members and supports the shelf. Each channel member defines a guideway therein. The side of each channel member which faces the other channel member has two spaced apart front walls defining a slot between them. The slot extends along the length of the channel member. A plurality of support means are formed on each front wall of each channel member and extends into the guideway of the channel member. The support means are preferably longitudinally spaced along the channel members. Each crosspiece has relatively narrow portions extending through the slots in a pair of channel members and relatively wide support portions disposed within the guideways in the pair of channel members. Each end portion of the crosspiece is supported on support means extending into the guideways in the pair of channel members.

Abstract: A fastener-free merchandising display stand, which is rigid when initially assembled, and which remains rigid during use, comprises interconnected perpendicular base panels which meet at a sheet metal upright. One of the panels is rigidly welded to the upright, while the other panel is connectable to the first panel and the upright by sliding it vertically downwardly into a pocket formed by a section of the post and a section of the first panel extending perpendicularly from the face thereof and having an oblique, flanged edge. The second panel has a flange with an oblique edge which fits into the pocket. The second panel is tightened against the upright as it slides downwardly by a wedging action, so that the weight of the second panel tends to cause the interconnection to remain tight even if a slight bending of sheet metal parts takes place as a result of abuse.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shoring system which comprises tubular end frame members and at least horizontal connecting members supported by gusset members which are detachably connected to the horizontal as well as to the upright members.

Abstract: A T-shaped bolt for use in securing two slotted members--such as an upright post and a horizontal beam in a pallet storage rack--to each other. The tee head of the bolt is dimensioned to be inserted in a pair of aligned slots of the two members that are to be secured to each other, and then rotated so that the ends of the tee head abut edge portions of the slot in the first slotted member, with the threaded shank of the bolt extending out through the slot in the second slotted member. The nut to be threaded on the bolt is a torque resistant nut, and thus when it is first turned it will cause the bolt to rotate until its specially shaped neck abuts the edges of one or both slots. At this point, the application of a predetermined minimum torque causes the nut to be turned further upon the bolt, until it is turned up tight against the second member and secures the two slotted members to each other.

Abstract: A rack assembly apparatus assembled by fitting panels and transverse beams to connection members, said apparatus characterized in that panel fitting plates consisting of two parallel panel fitting support plates are formed at the base of each of said connection members so as to project vertically from both surfaces and to define a panel fitting groove between said panel fitting support plates, an engaging protuberance is formed at the bottom of each of said panel fitting grooves, a transverse fitting groove is defined along the outer surface of said panel fitting plate, an engaging protuberance is also formed at the bottom of said transverse beam fitting groove, said panel and said transverse beam are equipped with engaging notches, respectively, said panel is fitted into said panel fitting groove of said connection member while said transverse beam is fitted into said transverse beam fitting groove, said engaging notches of said panel and said transverse beam are engaged with said protuberances of said conne

Abstract: A shelved storage rack has end frames including end posts and cross-beams therebetween. The beams each comprise a vertical panel having a reverse bend therefrom which results in an outwardly extending horizontal flange adapted to support a deckplate; the vertical panel being longitudinally extended at each end with regard to the flange; and a removable planar connector plate fastened along the longitudinal face of each panel extension. First and second tab means extending from the plate in the beam in a longitudinal direction and overlying, in operative association with, a face of the post. The first tab means terminating in inwardly directed hook means which secure on aperture defining structure in said post face.

Abstract: A rack structure is disclosed having a clip adapted for connecting a supported member, preferably forming part of a shelf, from an adjacent upright which is of a type having two opposite side walls and a wall extending transversely therebetween and joining the side walls at corners of the upright which contain openings. The clip extends along an inner side of the transverse wall and has opposite end portions projecting into the openings in the corners of the upright, with at least one end of the clip engaging a member supported thereby at a location laterally beyond the upright.

Abstract: A device constructed of prefabricated materials which can be used for display of merchandise and/or printed materials in stores, malls and the like. Modular construction permits tailoring the size of the display according to individual needs. In one embodiment of the device, pairs of uprights are attached by means of a novel retainer clip which allows the insertion of a panel between the upright pairs. The resulting structure is extremely rigid, yet can easily be assembled and disassembled without the services of a carpenter.

Abstract: A storage rack with spaced tolerance control tabs which effectively minimize down-aisle space buildup. The control tabs are positioned along the length of the storage rack and extend from the angles of the beam assemblies. The control tabs of adjacent angles are positioned adjacent each other at generally the same vertical level, and may be in contact with each other, near the outer surface of the post. In the preferred form, each control tab is located generally midway along the upright edge of the angle from which it extends, is generally rectangular in shape, and has a length about 1/10 the length of the upright edge of the angle.

Abstract: A system for the storage of rolls of wallpaper and for the display of samples of the wallpaper stored therein comprising a plurality of corrugated cardboard bins placed in close, side-by-side relationship to each other and vertical members of a support frame. A flap is hingedly attached to each bin so as to cover the opening, thus protecting the contents of the bin from a possibly dirty environment and hiding unsightly roll ends. To the front of each flap is attached a transparent pocket for displaying a sample of the wallpaper contained within the bin.

Abstract: A fastening device (14) consisting of a plate bent to form what is essentially a U profile. The shanks (32) of this plate each comprise a narrow section (34), the end of which widens to form a pair of hooks (36, 38). The hooks are provided in order to allow attachment of the device to a vertical supporting rail (12) through the introduction of the shanks into corresponding parallel slots (20) in the rail, by which means a corresponding mounting device (26) on a screen or wall panel (10) can be hooked in between the rail (12) and the rib (30) of the fastening device itself. In order to prevent the fastening device from coming loose and falling out when a screen or wall panel is removed, at least one hook (36) of each shank (32) is provided with a projection (40) directed towards the rib of the fastening device.

Abstract: For use in adjustable storage rack systems comprising individual load beams or skeleton shelves having brackets connecting with upright support columns, a locking means is provided for securing the bracket to the column against accidental disconnection. More specifically, where the connection between the bracket and the support column comprises a pin on the bracket which is engaged in a slot on the support column, the locking means is engaged on the pin and prevents removal of the pin from the slot, thereby preventing disconnection of the bracket from the support column.