Abstract: A cross bar forming a support surface between parallel deck beams of rack-type storage systems to create storage shelves, the cross bars being lockable and readily removable and reusable.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for a slotted upright featuring a channel member having a channel and a forwardly extending element. An insert is positioned within the channel member and has L-shaped fingers extending through the channel. The insert is secured within the channel member by fastening screws through the channel member and into the insert. When the bracket is placed on a slotted upright so that the L-shaped fingers of the insert are within the upright slots, tightening of the screws causes the fingers of the insert to engage the slots of the slotted upright and pushes the rear side of the channel member tightly against the slotted upright. This creates an overlying relationship where the L-shaped fingers and rear side of the channel member sandwich the slotted upright to provide an extremely secure connection. The mounting bracket is easily installed or removed by tightening or loosening the screws.

Abstract: A beam safety clip has a mounting clip secured in a recessed slot of a bracket and a locking pin biased into another recessed slot of the bracket such that the locking pin may be pulled clear of its recessed slot against bias while the mounting clip is blocked against its removal. Both recessed slots mirror each other within the bracket. An end of the mounting clip has two wings bent outward to enable grasping of same to pull the locking pin against spring bias out of the recessed slot that is in. Upon release, the locking pin biases back into the recessed slot from where it came. Each recessed slot includes a constricted portion and a non-constricted portion. The mounting clip is secured under bias to the constricted portion of one recessed slot while the locking pin is simultaneously biased into the non-constricted portion of the other recessed slot.

Abstract: A cable management assembly, and method related thereto, including a riser panel having an interface portion and a plurality of cable management devices. The interface portion having a plurality of shaped apertures. The cable management devices having attachments that correspond to the shaped apertures to secure the cable management devices to the panel at selected vertical and horizontal locations. The cable management assembly being configured to extend between two adjacent telecommunications racks or to couple to the end of a telecommunications rack.

Abstract: An adjustable storage rack for use with parts of a variety of shapes and sizes. An adjustable storage rack of the present invention allows for easy horizontal and/or vertical repositioning of the points of part support, thus rendering such a cart useable with dissimilar parts. Various part support structures may also be used, thereby further increasing the flexibility of a rack of the present invention. A part support structure of the present invention may be equipped with a latching mechanism that secures its vertical position. A storage rack of the present invention can be provided with wheels or other means for facilitating transport thereof. As such, a storage rack of the present invention can be used to transport, as well as store, parts.

Abstract: A hook-on type rail includes a main body, a front hooking member adjustably connected to a rear end of the main body, and a second hooking member adjustably connected to a front end of the main body. The first hooking member has two sideward projected hooks for firmly located in two insertion holes on a rear post of a sectional rack. The second hooking member includes two sideward projected lugs for fitly inserting into two insertion holes on a front post of the sectional rack to prevent the rail from moving up or down, and two vertically movable hooks bearing against one side of the two lugs for extending into and hooking on the same insertion holes to firmly hold the rail to the front post. Therefore, the rail may be stably hooked on the posts of the sectional rack for a drawer or the like to safely slide thereon.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lightweight caster assembly and modular shelf system for use on an existing collapsible foldable cart with four wheels.

Abstract: Shelves are mounted on a pair of slides, and the slides mounted to a pair of mounting brackets, themselves mountable to a pair of standards. The shelves pull out on the slides, away from the standards. The distance between the pair of slides may be adjusted. A pair of opposed facing tangs are mounted on the base end of each mounting bracket. Each pair of tangs are adjustable to clamp into slots in the corresponding standard.

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: An equipment enclosure for housing electronic components includes a front assembly having a front frame, the front assembly defining a front of the enclosure, and a rear assembly having a rear frame. The enclosure further includes at least two side brace members, each side brace member having a first end and a second, opposite end. A first connector is configured to releasably connect the first end of one of the side brace members to the front frame. A second connector is configured to releasably connect the second end of the one of the side brace members to the rear frame. Other embodiments and methods are further disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-stage fastening structure comprises an extension rod, a plurality of locking devices, and two fastening devices. A lateral retaining plate is formed at each end of the extension rod. A first flange and a second flange having different outer diameters from each other are formed on each of the locking devices. Each of the fastening devices comprises a sliding plate and a fastener. The sliding plate comprises: a locking part formed by bending the sliding plate; a trench formed on the sliding plate; a track mounted on each side of the trench; and a plurality of through holes formed on the sliding plate in front of the trench. The fastener comprises: a slideway on each side; an inward retaining plate on one edge of the fastener; a fingerboard on the other edge of the fastener; and a locking pawl formed on the bottom of the fastener near the fingerboard.

Abstract: A system and method are described for tool-lessly attaching a rack slide assembly to a rack. A mounting bracket includes a bracket member with an interface end and an attachment end. The bracket member includes a locating hook extending from an upper portion of the interface end and positioned to engage the first aperture within a mounting unit that contains three apertures. The bracket member also includes an anti-torque tab extending from a lower portion of the interface end and positioned to engage the third aperture within the mounting unit. The bracket member also includes a locking pawl assembly with a pawl pivotally connected to the interface end of the bracket and able to engage and extend through the first aperture within the mounting unit in a position above the locating hook.

Abstract: A storage rack system, locking latch therefor, and combinations thereof. The latch having generally a flexible and resilient arm coupleable to a beam member and having a locking pin coupled thereto. The resilient arm biases the locking pin through a locking pin opening of the beam member so that the locking pin protrudes at least partially into a post opening aligned at least partially with the locking pin opening when the beam member is connected to the post by a headed lug. A locking flange extending generally radially from the locking pin is engageable with a portion of the beam member to inhibit withdrawal of the locking pin from the locking pin opening.

Abstract: A hollow chamber profile system for precision superstructures for gauges, measuring and control devices, and all types of devices, having first bore holes (9) which are arranged in a defined modular dimension, and second bore holes (11) which are arranged, in the same modular dimension, on a plane which is rotated by 90 degrees in relation to the plane of the first bore holes (9), are used to receive connecting and/or fixing elements with threaded parts (15) comprising screw threads (16), the diameter of said threaded parts corresponding to the bore holes (9), and in which screws (17) are received. The system has a rectangular or quadratic cross-section, with outer walls (3) comprising vertical bore holes (9) which are perpendicular to each other. The hollow chambers (2) are formed by inner walls (4), by inner walls (4) and outer walls (3), or by outer walls (3), and the connecting and fixing elements comprise guiding elements (13) and adapters (18, 18?).

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 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: A rotary-type fastening structure for fixedly coupling an extension rod with a coupling plate, having a rotatable fastening device in the form of a main body with an off-center shaft hole. The rotatable fastening device can be rotated off-center so as to lean its lateral edge on the coupling plate and selectively secure the extension bar to the coupling plate.

Abstract: A system and method are described for tool-lessly attaching a rack slide assembly to a rack. A mounting bracket includes a bracket member with an interface end and an attachment end. The bracket member includes a locating hook extending from an upper portion of the interface end and positioned to engage the first aperture within a mounting unit that contains three apertures. The bracket member also includes an anti-torque tab extending from a lower portion of the interface end and positioned to engage the third aperture within the mounting unit. The bracket member also includes a locking pawl assembly with a pawl pivotally connected to the interface end of the bracket and able to engage and extend through the first aperture within the mounting unit in a position above the locating hook.

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: In a cabinet having vertically extending side members (5) forming part of a chassis of the cabinet, panel mounts (1), also to extend vertically in the cabinet and to have panels mounted thereupon, are mountable to the side members (5) by integral members (3) which extend parallel to the outer face of the panel mount (1) at a spacing from the outer face and in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the panel mount (1), i.e., horizontally. The integral members (3) are engaged in respective apertures in the side members (5) or in braces (7) extending between the side members (5) followed by forward or rearward movement to effect securement, retaining means such as pins or studs then being inserted in aligned bores (8, 9) in the panel mounts (1) and side members (5) to prevent return movement.

Abstract: A rack mount assembly for supporting a computer enclosure in a rack system having vertical apertured column flanges. The rack mount assembly includes an elongated mount adapter having mounting flanges disposed at each end thereof. Each mounting flange includes an alignment protrusion that is configured to fit in a corresponding aperture in one of the column flanges of the rack system. The elongated mount adapter comprises, for example, a slide mechanism or a rack rail.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus is provided for mounting a computer server in a server rack structure. The server rack defines a first and second mounting apertures. A slide is provided having a bracket mounted to one end thereof. The bracket includes a first wall abutting the rack, and a second wall transverse to the first wall. A portion of the bracket extends into the first mounting aperture. A latch is mounted on the second wall of the bracket. The latch is movable between a first position wherein the latch extends into the second mounting aperture, and a second position wherein the latch does not extend into the mounting aperture. The latch cooperates with the portion of the bracket extending into the first mounting aperture to limit vertical movement of the bracket with respect to the rack.

Abstract: A lock for preventing inadvertent removal of a first frame component from a second frame component of an adjustable storage system. The lock includes a housing having a distal end extending into the first frame component, a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and being movable between an extended position and a retracted position relative to the housing, with the distal end thereof extending into the second frame component when the shaft is in the extended position and not extending into the second frame component when the shaft is in the retracted position, a head being slender and elongated, joined to the proximal end of the shaft, and extending radially outwardly therefrom, radially outwardly through the housing, when the shaft is in the extended position and the retracted position, and a spring joined between the head and the housing and biasing the shaft into the extended position.

Abstract: A system for supporting loads includes a track having uniformly spaced apertures separated by necks. A bracket is mounted on the track and has two groups of studs which are positioned in the necks and prevent the bracket from pulling away from the track. Neighboring studs in both groups have identical center-to-center spacings. Two plugs pass through holes in the bracket and into respective ones of the apertures. The plugs fix the bracket against movement relative to the track longitudinally and transversely of the latter. The distance between a plug hole and any stud equals one-half the center-to-center spacing of neighboring studs of a group or an integral multiple of one-half such spacing. A locking member passes through an additional hole in the bracket and frictionally engages the track to prevent the plugs from pulling out of the respective apertures during an impact.

Abstract: The locking connector interconnects a shelf-supporting beam to an upright of a knock-down storage rack. The locking connector includes a plunger which is connected to the connector and which is slidable between locking and unlocking positions. The plunger, when in the locking position, is within one of a number of openings formed in the upright with resulting locking of the upright to the connector. When the plunger is in the unlocking position, it is outside the opening thus allowing the upright to be separated from the connector. The first embodiment of the locking connector includes a resilient rod which is biased into a groove formed in the shank of the plunger when the plunger is in the locking position. The rod prevents the plunger from moving from the locking position unless a force, opposed to the bias of the rod, is applied to the plunger to cause the rod to withdraw from the groove. The second embodiment of the locking connector includes a housing which surrounds and protects the plunger.

Abstract: In a releasable locking device, which is useful at a beam-to-column connection in a storage rack, a housing having a lateral wall with two parallel slots has an end wall at an outer end and is open at the inner end, a locking pin having an internal portion movable within and along the lateral wall is movable between a retracted position and an extended position, toward which the locking pin is biased, and an outer sleeve is movable outside and along the lateral wall of the housing and is connected to the locking pin via a connecting pin extending through the locking pin, through the parallel slots, at each end to the outer sleeve. The outer sleeve has an external flange to facilitate pulling of the outer sleeve to move the locking pin toward the retracted position.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a rack operable to mount computer components therein. The rack includes multiple rack rails supported by a top support and a bottom support that define a rack space for housing components. The rack rails have both a first and second standard interface. The first standard interface facilitates the housing of components within a dedicated portion of the rack space while the second standard interface facilitates the housing of at least one component within a non-dedicated portion of the rack space. A component bracket is detachably coupled to a selected portion of the second standard interface of a rack rail. The component bracket supports a component within a portion of the non-dedicated portion of the rack space. The component bracket includes at least one hook and at least one latch mechanism that tool-lessly secures the component bracket to the second standard interface.

Abstract: A system and method are described for tool-lessly attaching a rack slide assembly to a rack. A mounting bracket includes a bracket member with an interface end and an attachment end. The bracket member includes a locating hook extending from an upper portion of the interface end and positioned to engage the first aperture within a mounting unit that contains three apertures. The bracket member also includes an anti-torque tab extending from a lower portion of the interface end and positioned to engage the third aperture within the mounting unit. The bracket member also includes a locking pawl assembly with a pawl pivotally connected to the interface end of the bracket and able to engage and extend through the first aperture within the mounting unit in a position above the locating hook.

Abstract: A lock for preventing inadvertent removal of a first frame component from a second frame component of an adjustable storage system. The lock includes a housing having a distal end extending into the first frame component, a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and being movable between an extended position and a retracted position relative to the housing, with the distal end thereof extending into the second frame component when the shaft is in the extended position and not extending into the second frame component when the shaft is in the retracted position, a head being slender and elongated, joined to the proximal end of the shaft, and extending radially outwardly therefrom, radially outwardly through the housing, when the shaft is in the extended position and the retracted position, and a spring joined between the head and the housing and biasing the shaft into the extended position.

Abstract: In a releasable locking device, which is useful at a beam-to-column connection in a storage rack, a housing having a lateral wall with two parallel slots has an end wall at an outer end and is open at the inner end, a locking pin having an internal portion movable within and along the lateral wall is movable between a retracted position and an extended position, toward which the locking pin is biased, and an outer sleeve is movable outside and along the lateral wall of the housing and is connected to the locking pin via a connecting pin extending through the locking pin, through the parallel slots, at each end to the outer sleeve. The outer sleeve has an external flange to facilitate pulling of the outer sleeve to move the locking pin toward the retracted position.

Abstract: The frame attachment system is a unitary-bodied frame attachment member being selectively and removably attachable to a vertical column member for attaching shelving brackets, and attachments of the like. The frame attachment system essentially includes three portions: a bracing portion, a grasping portion, and a slot portion. The grasping portion is substantially u-shaped for attachment around the vertical column member with the bracing portion being in perpendicular opposition to the grasping portion. The slot portion is proximate the bracing portion and includes a plurality of slots capable of receiving shelving brackets such that the insertion of a shelving bracket results in the bracket flushly resting against the vertical column member and thus limiting movement of the frame attachment member.

Abstract: A slide assembly for slidably mounting a computer server unit to a rack. The slide assembly includes a stationary member and at least one slidable member slidably mounted thereto. A front bracket is mounted to a front end of the stationary member and a rear bracket is mounted to a rear end of the stationary member. Both the front and rear brackets include a plurality of mounting pins and a spring element. The mounting pins are positioned within holes in the rack columns and the spring element applies a bias force against the rack column to hold the slide assembly to the rack.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a rack operable to mount computer components therein. The rack includes multiple rack rails supported by a top support and a bottom support that define a rack space for housing components. The rack rails have both a first and second standard interface. The first standard interface facilitates the housing of components within a dedicated portion of the rack space while the second standard interface facilitates the housing of at least one component within a non-dedicated portion of the rack space. A component bracket is detachably coupled to a selected portion of the second standard interface of a rack rail. The component bracket supports a component within a portion of the non-dedicated portion of the rack space. The component bracket includes at least one hook and at least one latch mechanism that tool-lessly secures the component bracket to the second standard interface.

Abstract: A rack mount assembly for supporting a computer enclosure in a rack system having vertical apertured column flanges. The rack mount assembly includes an elongated mount adapter having mounting flanges disposed at each end thereof. Each mounting flange includes an alignment protrusion that is configured to fit in a corresponding aperture in one of the column flanges of the rack system. The elongated mount adapter comprises, for example, a slide mechanism or a rack rail.

Abstract: In a releasable locking device, which is useful at a beam-to-column connection in a storage rack, a housing having a lateral wall with two parallel slots has an end wall at an outer end and is open at the inner end, a locking pin having an internal portion movable within and along the lateral wall is movable between a retracted position and an extended position, toward which the locking pin is biased, and an outer sleeve is movable outside and along the lateral wall of the housing and is connected to the locking pin via a connecting pin extending through the locking pin, through the parallel slots, at each end to the outer sleeve. The outer sleeve has an external flange to facilitate pulling of the outer sleeve to move the locking pin toward the retracted position.

Abstract: A mounting system for use in a work environment is disclosed. The system includes a mounting bracket having a first side and a second side. Either side of the mounting bracket is adapted for selective coupling to one of a mounting structure or an accessory. The mounting system also includes a first mounting interface associated with the first side of the bracket and a second mounting interface associated with the second side of the bracket. A sub-interface extends from each of the first mounting interface and the second mounting interface comprising an expansion member configurable between a first effective average cross-sectional dimension and a second average effective cross-sectional dimension and adapted for receiving a fastener. A mounting bracket including a first side and a second side is also disclosed. The mounting bracket includes a first mounting interface associated with the first side of the mounting bracket and a second mounting interface associated with the second side of the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A lock for preventing inadvertent removal of a first frame component from a second frame component of an adjustable storage system. The lock includes a housing having a distal end extending into the first frame component, a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and being movable between an extended position and a retracted position relative to the housing, with the distal end thereof extending into the second frame component when the shaft is in the extended position and not extending into the second frame component when the shaft is in the retracted position, a head being slender and elongated, joined to the proximal end of the shaft, and extending radially outwardly therefrom, radially outwardly through the housing, when the shaft is in the extended position and the retracted position, and a spring joined between the head and the housing and biasing the shaft into the extended position.

Abstract: An automatic locking apparatus releasably locks together a studded end plate connector to a notched vertical frame column of a storage rack. The automatic lock includes a vertical lever positioned adjacent one surface of an end plate connector when the end plate connector is mounted on a vertical frame column. A locking pin and tension support extend from the inside face of the vertical lever through the end plate connector. The tension support has a protruding end extending past the end plate connector and a tension device mounted on the protruding end to create a force for pulling the inside face of the vertical lever toward one surface of the end plate connector. The locking pin has a length that allows it to extend through the top of a notch or other aperture in the frame column when studs of the end plate connector are positioned in the bottom of corresponding notches in the frame column, preventing withdrawal of the studs from the notches.

Abstract: A modular office system incorporating a housing bracket for retaining wiring running through the office system. The bracket includes a pair of cooperating housing members adapted to be secured to a support member of the furniture. The housing members are joined to form a passageway through which the wires are run. The housing bracket is detachably connected to the support for simple relocation. Hooks on each of the housing members are received in corresponding slots of the support member. The housing members are joined by a fastener to form the wire passageway. A mounting plate secured to the bracket can be used to mount accessories such as power strips within the modular furniture assembly.

Abstract: The locking connector interconnects a shelf-supporting beam to an upright of a knock-down storage rack. The locking connector includes a plunger which is connected to the connector and which is slidable between locking and unlocking positions. The plunger, when in the locking position, is within one of a number of openings formed in the upright with resulting locking of the upright to the connector. When the plunger is in the unlocking position, it is outside the opening thus allowing the upright to be separated from the connector. The first embodiment of the locking connector includes a resilient rod which is biased into a groove formed in the shank of the plunger when the plunger is in the locking position. The rod prevents the plunger from moving from the locking position unless a force, opposed to the bias of the rod, is applied to the plunger to cause the rod to withdraw from the groove. The second embodiment of the locking connector includes a housing which surrounds and protects the plunger.

Abstract: A knock-down portable partition includes a rigid panel frame having a central portion. The partition includes at least one cover panel covering at least a portion of the central portion of the rigid panel frame. Connectors detachably mount the cover panel on the panel frame to facilitate assembly and removal of the cover panel on the panel frame. The rigid panel frame includes at least two vertical posts having an upper end, a lower end, and opposite side faces. The opposite faces have at least two beam connection ports thereon positioned adjacent the upper and lower ends of the associated one of the posts. The panel frame also includes upper and lower beams extending generally horizontally between the vertical posts adjacent the upper and lower ends thereof, and interconnecting the vertical posts adjacent the connection ports. The panel frame includes quick-disconnect connectors such as movable lock members positioned on one of the posts and the beams adjacent the connection ports.

Abstract: A storage rack system, locking latch therefor, and combinations thereof. The latch having generally a flexible and resilient arm coupleable to a beam member and having a locking pin coupled thereto. The resilient arm biases the locking pin through a locking pin opening of the beam member so that the locking pin protrudes at least partially into a post opening aligned at least partially with the locking pin opening when the beam member is connected to the post by a headed lug. A locking flange extending generally radially from the locking pin is engageable with a portion of the beam member to inhibit withdrawal of the locking pin from the locking pin opening.

Abstract: A clamp for use on a retail or commercial display device wherein a rod is slidingly received in a channel and selectively positionable therein by an position locking member. A hook plate attached to a display element, such as shelving, hanger rods, etc. has hooks for engaging a bolt mounted to the rod. A knob on the bolt is tightened to clamp the hook plate between the rod, or the post, and the inner face of the knob. The clamp may be locked in position while the hook plate is released or attached. Similarly, the hook plate may stay clamped to the display while the position lock is released, thereby permitting the clamp to be moved along the channel while the hook plate is still clamped thereto.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a system and method for installing support structures within rack systems for supporting components. In one aspect, a rack system is disclosed that includes a rack with a plurality of rails that each have a standard interface portion. The system also includes an arm assembly with an arm, a front rail interface, and a rear rail interface. The front rail interface may be disposed at one end of the arm and includes an interface portion formed to tool-lessly and releasably secure the end of the arm to an interface portion of a rack rail.

Abstract: A storage rack system, locking latch therefor, and combinations thereof. The latch having generally a flexible and resilient arm coupleable to a beam member and having a locking pin coupled thereto. The resilient arm biases the locking pin through a locking pin opening of the beam member so that the locking pin protrudes at least partially into a post opening aligned at least partially with the locking pin opening when the beam member is connected to the post by a headed lug. A locking flange extending generally radially from the locking pin is engageable with a portion of the beam member to inhibit withdrawal of the locking pin from the locking pin opening.

Abstract: An adjustable rack system has a column with a plurality of teardrop shaped slots and a beam having a connecting bracket that connects the beam to the column. The connecting bracket can be an L-shaped bracket with a recessed portion in one of the legs of the L. A plurality of connectors extend from the surface of the bracket and are adapted for insertion into a large upper portion of the teardrop shaped slots and then moved downward to the bottom portion of the teardrop shaped slots. A locking pin is provided that extends through an opening in the recessed portion and is movable between an extended position where the locking pin projects beyond the recessed portion and a retracted position where the locking pin does not project beyond the recessed portion. A spring is coupled to the locking pin and can be located at least partially within the indentation.

Abstract: An automatic locking apparatus releasably locks together a studded end plate connector to a notched vertical frame column of a storage rack. The automatic lock includes a vertical lever positioned adjacent one surface of an end plate connector when the end plate connector is mounted on a vertical frame column. A locking pin and tension support extend from the inside face of the vertical lever through the end plate connector. The tension support has a protruding end extending past the end plate connector and a tension device mounted on the protruding end to create a force for pulling the inside face of the vertical lever toward one surface of the end plate connector. The locking pin has a length that allows it to extend through the top of a notch or other aperture in the frame column when studs of the end plate connector are positioned in the bottom of corresponding notches in the frame column, preventing withdrawal of the studs from the notches.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus is provided for mounting a computer server in a server rack structure. The server rack defines a first and second mounting apertures. A slide is provided having a bracket mounted to one end thereof. The bracket includes a first wall abutting the rack, and a second wall transverse to the first wall. A portion of the bracket extends into the first mounting aperture. A latch is mounted on the second wall of the bracket. The latch is movable between a first position wherein the latch extends into the second mounting aperture, and a second position wherein the latch does not extend into the mounting aperture. The latch cooperates with the portion of the bracket extending into the first mounting aperture to limit vertical movement of the bracket with respect to the rack.

Abstract: A knock-down portable partition includes a rigid panel frame having a central portion. The partition includes at least one cover panel covering at least a portion of the central portion of the rigid panel frame. Connectors detachably mount the cover panel on the panel frame to facilitate assembly and removal of the cover panel on the panel frame. The rigid panel frame includes at least two vertical posts having an upper end, a lower end, and opposite side faces. The opposite faces have at least two beam connection ports thereon positioned adjacent the upper and lower ends of the associated one of the posts. The panel frame also includes upper and lower beams extending generally horizontally between the vertical posts adjacent the upper and lower ends thereof, and interconnecting the vertical posts adjacent the connection ports. The panel frame includes quick-disconnect connectors such as movable lock members positioned on one of the posts and the beams adjacent the connection ports.

Abstract: A shelving system includes a shelf and at least one leg. A finger is supported by the shelf and is extendable through an aperture in the skirt of the shelf. The finger includes a base portion and a retaining portion angled with respect to the base portion. A biasing member biases the finger toward a retracted position. The leg includes a slot having a wide portion and a narrow portion. The finger is movable against the biasing force of the biasing member to be received within the narrow portion of the slot such that the leg is sandwiched between the retaining portion of the finger and the skirt of the shelf. The shelf may be removed from the slot by moving the retaining portion of the finger into alignment with the wide portion of the slot in the leg such that the biasing member retracts the finger from the slot.