Abstract: The present invention relates to a collapsible rack for storing and transporting cadavers and human bodies.

Abstract: A folding cart is disclosed, comprising: a frame comprising a front frame and a rear frame which are disposed face to face; a floor assembly, comprising a front frame member and a rear frame member which are hinged to each other and hinged between the front frame and the rear frame; a wheel retracting assembly comprising a rear wheel half-shaft rotary rod, a rear wheel half shaft, a rotary pulling rod, an automatic foot assembly and a rotary connecting bar; an end of the rear wheel half-shaft rotary rod is pivotally connected to the rear frame member, the rear wheel half shaft is disposed at the other end of the rear wheel half-shaft rotary rod for connecting a rear wheel; an end of the rotary pulling rod is pivotally connected to the rear frame member, and the other end is pivotally connected to the rear wheel half-shaft rotary rod to drive the rear wheel half-shaft rotary rod to retract.

Abstract: A collapsible rack is disclosed. In one embodiment, a collapsible rack has a first supporting member, a second supporting member, a first connecting member and a second connecting member. The first supporting member may include a first pair of supporting rods, a second pair of supporting rods and a first supporting fabric. The first pair of supporting rods are parallel and spaced with a predetermined distance, as well as the second pair supporting rods. The first pair of supporting rods and the second pair of supporting rods are connected to form a rectangular surface and the first supporting fabric is secured. The structure of the second supporting member is substantially identical to the first supporting member, and the first and second supporting members are parallel, spaced with a predetermined distance and connected by the first and second connecting members.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a large server storage frame including a base, a ceiling and supports that are supportive of the ceiling above the base and separable from one another by a variable distance, first and second brackets disposable at variable vertical positions along first and second ones of the supports, respectively, and a turnbuckle assembly including an extendible member and first and second connectors connected to first and second ends of the extendible member, respectively. The first and second connectors are rotatably connectable to the first and second brackets, respectively, and the extendible member is extendible such that the first and second connectors reach the first and second brackets with the first and second brackets respectively disposed at the variable vertical positions.

Abstract: A collapsible rack is disclosed. In one embodiment, a collapsible rack has a first supporting member, a second supporting member, a first connecting member and a second connecting member. The first supporting member may include a first pair of supporting rods, a second pair of supporting rods and a first supporting fabric. The first pair of supporting rods are parallel and spaced with a predetermined distance, as well as the second pair supporting rods. The first pair of supporting rods and the second pair of supporting rods are connected to form a rectangular surface and the first supporting fabric is secured. The structure of the second supporting member is substantially identical to the first supporting member, and the first and second supporting members are parallel, spaced with a predetermined distance and connected by the first and second connecting members.

Abstract: An expandable clothes frame includes a pair of laterally disposed end support assemblies for engagement with a ground surface, two longitudinally disposed foldable assemblies each extending between and hingedly engaged with each of the end support assemblies, wherein each foldable assembly is provided in two portions having relative movement therebetween to allow folding of each foldable assembly about a fold axis between the pair of end support assemblies, a linkage assembly extending longitudinally between the foldable assemblies, and a locking assembly for securing the two portions of at least one of the foldable assemblies relative to each other so as to secure the frame in the extended configuration. Upon the frame being urged towards an extended configuration the engageable and cooperative portions are urged towards each other and engage so as to secure the two portions relative to each other and maintain the frame in the extended configuration.

Abstract: A display structure has a base with non-rotatable sides and rotatable sides containing a first part with and a second part, the parts fastened by a rotatable fastener; a post containing a first and second face, the two non-rotatable sides fastened to the lower end of the posts, and the rotatable sides fastened to the lower end of the posts, a rotatable fastener specially located so as to allow rotation of the parts in regards to the post; and a top with non-rotatable and rotatable sides, the non-rotatable sides of the top fastened to the top of the post, the rotatable side of the top fastened to the non-rotatable sides of the top with rotatable fastener, said rotatable fastener of the top are specially located to allow rotation of the parts in regards to the non-rotatable side.

Abstract: A platform assembly can be used in a motor vehicle, such as a truck, to support a person or objects. The platform assembly can have a frame with pivotal attachments to allow the frame to be at least partially collapsible. The platform can pivotally and removably attach to the frame.

Abstract: An adjustable display board system comprises a display board, first and second grippers, first and second racks, and a handle. The first and second grippers are coupled to the display and include a plurality of teeth. The first and second racks are mounted to a rigid structure and include a plurality of teeth generally greater than the number of teeth of the first and second grippers. The teeth of the first and second grippers mesh with the teeth of the first and second racks to maintain the vertical position of the display board. The handle is pushed to disengage the grippers from the racks and allow vertical motion of the display board. The adjustable display board system also comprises a display board, a linear actuator unit, and one or more pivot arms. The linear actuator unit includes a movable actuator rod and is coupled to the one or more pivot arms, which in turn is coupled to the display board. Motion of the actuator rod is converted to raising and lowering of the display board.

Abstract: A collapsible grid includes a rear grid, a lower grid and two clips. The rear grid includes a beam, at least two posts connected to the beam and two crossbars each transversely extended from a related one of the posts. The clips are secured to the lower grid. Each of the clips includes an aperture and a recess in communication with the aperture. The aperture can receive a related one of the crossbars so that the lower grid is pivotally connected to the rear grid. The recess can receive a related one of the posts so that the collapsible grid is retained in an extended position.

Abstract: A kit of modular parts from which the user may assemble portable multi-configurable work stations, work support structures or structures that perform both functions alternately or concurrently; whose support does not derive from a continuous surface.

Abstract: Storage shelving includes at least two base elements consisting of an essentially horizontal base support and several storage grilles, whose side rails are arranged substantially vertically and whose grille bars run substantially perpendicular to the side rails. The storage grilles can be displaced about the longitudinal axis of the rails or about an axis lying parallel to the rails in different angular positions and the two or more base elements are rigidly and detachably interconnected. At least two storage grilles having side rails adjoin one another on each base support and either both or all side rails are fixed to a rod that projects essentially vertically from the base support, or one side rail is fixed to the base support and the second or additional side rail(s) is/are fixed to the first side rail.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a portable shelf including a pair of shelf plates each having two folding members pivotally connected with each other by inner edges, a pair of side frames pivotally connecting the two plates to form a rectangular body, and a folding arrangement including two connecting guiders spacedly extended from the inner edges of the upper folding member to the inner edges of the lower folding member, and two reinforcement sliders which are pivotally coupled with the bottom frame and slidably mounted along the connecting guiders respectively, adapted to fold the foldable shelf between an unfolded position and a folded position.

Abstract: A collapsible mobile clothes rack that is easily transportable and stored in the fully collapsed position. The folding mobile clothes rack including a base unit comprising a first base frame member having a first plurality of wheels and a pivotally connected first vertical support member with an extension arm, the first base frame member being hingedly connected to a second base frame member having a second plurality of wheels and a pivotally connected second vertical support member with an extension arm and a releasbly attached support bar adapted for hanging clothes thereon when connected to the extension arms in the fully extended position and releasably adapted to connect to the base unit for pulling the clothes rack in the fully collapsed position.

Abstract: A foldable article support rack has a shelf-board and a plurality of bearing legs joined to the shelf-board at spaced locations to support the shelf-board steadily. The shelf-board includes two daughter boards that are connected in a manner to be foldable along a line. The foldable article support rack further includes telescopic link mechanisms connected to the daughter boards and the bearing legs. The telescopic link mechanisms are operable to selectively fold the daughter boards and the bearing legs into a plane for storage or stretch the daughter boards and the bearing legs for use. Therefore, manufacturers or merchants could assembly all components of the rack into finished product and fold it into a package for easy storage and transport and, in turn, consumers purchased the rack may immediately stretch it for use without troublesome assembling operation, while not in use, the consumers can fold it for sparing space.

Abstract: A first section of a rack includes a first lower wire bend, a second lower wire bend, a first upper wire bend, and a second upper wire bend. The first section also includes a first pivot coupling into which is received a first end of each of the first and second lower wire bends and into which is received a first end of each of the first and second upper wire bends. The first section also includes a second pivot coupling into which is received a second end of each of the first and second lower wire bends and into which is received a second end of each of the first and second upper wire bends.

Abstract: A support for high-voltage or medium-voltage electrical plant comprises four columns placed on a support surface and connected in pairs by crossmember assemblies. The columns are each articulated to rotate about a first horizontal axis at their end resting on the support surface and about a second horizontal axis on a top crossmember at their other end. The first and second axes are parallel. Two opposite crossmember assemblies allow the two columns connected by one or the other of these two assemblies to move in a stable manner in their rotation plane.

Abstract: A collapsible cargo organizer construction (10) for supporting, segregating, and removing packages (100) from the rear storage area (200) of a vehicle wherein the organizer construction (10) includes a collapsible framework member (20) including a plurality of upper (22) and lower (23) support arms that are pivotally associated with a lesser plurality of vertical support legs (21) to define a pair of generally open cube shaped framework segments (20A) and (20B) wherein, at least three of the sides of each framework segment (20A) and (20B) are covered by an elongated fabric sheet (30) and each framework segment (20A) (20B) is provided with a detachable floor support unit (13).

Abstract: A collapsible closet frame includes pillars, posts, first linking rod sets, second linking rod sets, third linking rod sets. The pillars are located at four corners of the closet. The posts are connected to the pillars in a sliding manner. The first linking rod sets and the second linking rod sets are connected with the pillars while the third linking rod sets are connected with the first linking rod sets. The second linking rod sets comprise cross bars which are hooked to the third linking rod set. The closet frame is easy to collapse for carrying and storage.

Abstract: A folding frame comprises four vertical legs and at least one shelf pivotally connected to each of the four vertical legs, each shelf being capable of folding vertically upward. The folding frame further comprises two support beams positioned beneath and on opposite ends of each shelf, each support beam being pivotally connected to two of the four vertical legs and capable of folding horizontally inward. The folding frame is moveable between an extended position with each shelf being horizontal and supported by two of the support beams, and a collapsed position with each shelf being folded vertically upward and the support beams being folded horizontally inward.

Abstract: A rack for comestible fluid dispensing containers used in a comestible fluid dispensing system. The rack is expandable and/or adjustable in some embodiments to enable an assembler or user to change the capacity of the rack as desired. The racks can be stackable upon one another and can have supports for supporting comestible fluid containers in the rack. In some embodiments, a rail and bracket assembly is employed to facilitate adjustment of the position of fluid dispensing components on the rail. The rail and bracket assembly can be employed on a comestible fluid container rack or in other locations.

Abstract: A folding frame comprises four vertical legs and at least one shelf pivotally connected to each of the four vertical legs, each shelf being capable of folding vertically upward. The folding frame further comprises two support beams positioned beneath and on opposite ends of each shelf, each support beam being pivotally connected to two of the four vertical legs and capable of folding horizontally inward. The folding frame is moveable between an extended position with each shelf being horizontal and supported by two of the support beams, and a collapsed position with each shelf being folded vertically upward and the support beams being folded horizontally inward.

Abstract: A display rack comprises a pair of vertical supports, and a number of shelves which can be placed at various locations on the supports. To accommodate shelves of different widths, the vertical supports are interconnected by diagonal braces whose angle can be changed to alter the spacing between the supports, while maintaining them parallel and vertical.

Abstract: A foldable storage and display rack includes a flexible member. The flexible member has a plurality of rhombus receiving sections which arrange in turn adjacent to each other. When not in use, the flexible member may be compressed or folded by the user along a sewing line, in this manner, each of the rhombus receiving sections is flattened and forms a type of multi-layer superposition. Therefore, the flattened flexible member may be stored in a compact volume. When in use, a article is placed in the rhombus receiving sections, due to the effect of the gravity, each of the rhombus receiving sections will hold the article tightly on all sides so as to insure the article to locate stably.

Abstract: A display rack comprises a pair of vertical supports, and a number of shelves which can be placed at various locations on the supports. To accommodate shelves of different widths, the vertical supports are interconnected by diagonal braces whose angle can be changed to alter the spacing between the supports, while maintaining them parallel and vertical.

Abstract: A cart has a collapsible frame which is foldable into a closed position for forming a narrow lateral profile and unfoldable into an unfolded open position. The frame has two support members. Each support member has a pair of legs extending downwardly from its opposite ends and a side arm extending between two of the legs on each opposite lateral side of the frame for securing the frame in the unfolded open position with the support members spaced apart. The side arms have hinges for folding the arms relative to a support member. A foldable tray interconnects the legs of the frame for forming a platform adjacent the bottom of the cart. Upon folding of the cart, the tray folds and the cart collapses into the closed position with the support members drawn together into close proximity to each other.

Abstract: A book shelf support for standing on a floor and unattachably abutting against a wall. The book shelf support includes a pair of uprights and a pair of criss-cross braces. The pair of uprights stand on the floor and unattachably abut against the wall. The pair of criss-cross braces attach the pair of uprights to each other. Each upright of the pair of uprights has a lowermost end that extends inwardly away from the wall and downwardly onto the floor, and as a result thereof, allows the support to stand on the floor and unattachably abut against the wall. Each brace of the pair of criss-cross braces includes two pieces that telescope relative to each other so as to allow for length adjustment and relative orientation of the pair of criss-cross braces.

Abstract: Horizontal members have hollow interior spaces to receive vertical members and other horizontal members therein to stack the horizontal members with a low profile on the sides of the truck in a retracted position. Vertical members have a pivot at one end and a pair of pins at the other end slidable in horizontal grooves in the horizontal members. The vertical members pivot up spacing the horizontal members apart to form vertical side cargo support side walls. Cross braces at each end provide structural stability between the walls. Vertical braces at each end lock the verticals upright.

Abstract: A collapsible article holder includes a pair of main frames, a bottom plate and a pair of side frames. The main frames are positioned in a front side and rear side, having both ends respectively combined by hinges with a side frame. The bottom plate has one end pivotally connected by hinges with the inner side of the bottom lateral rod of one of the main frames, and the other end resting on the projections on the inner side of the bottom lateral rod of the other of the main frames. When the bottom plate is slightly lifted up, and the side frames are respectively collapsed inward, the main frames will synchronously be forced to move inward and position outside the side frames and the bottom plate. The whole article holder can be collapsed in a flat shape, having effects of facilitating packaging, storing, moving around and transporting.

Abstract: A rack for transporting and storing carriers includes a base, rolling members connected to the base, a frame, and a bumper portion. The base may include projecting portions extending outward relative to the corner regions of the frame. The frame extends upwardly from the base and includes supports for supporting carriers. The supports have metal surfaces for contacting the carriers. The bumper portion is disposed on at least a peripheral portion of the rack and is formed of plastic. A first elongated restraining member may be provided to inhibit carriers from being removed from the frame.

Abstract: A reticle storing movable rack system comprises a plurality of flat tracks fixedly secured to a floor. There is provided a plurality of rows of storage units. Each row has a plurality of independent racks interconnected with each other, which racks are adapted to be moved as a single row along the flat tracks. A user engageable drive assist mechanism is provided to move the rows. Each of the racks comprises shelves with plurality of cells for housing reticles. The racks are electrically grounded, and the cells are made metallic and electrically connected to the racks to secure electrostatic shielding properties. With the purpose of imparting antiseismic properties to the system, the shelves are made with a slope inside the racks, the slope being preferably about 8°.

Abstract: A bowl B in a dish-accommodating space S comes in engagement at the periphery or rim f thereof with lugs 12, which are movable relatively to reduce or expand an interval between any two adjacent bowls. On the other hand, a support plate 7 makes engagement at a concave edge 13 thereof with the periphery or rim of the bowl B and also abutment at a major surface thereof against the periphery or rim of an adjoining bowl B. That is, any one of bowls B comes in abutment against the major surface of the support plate 1 that is ahead of the bowl B. An operator first loads a conveyor of a dishwasher with a dish container 1 lying on its side and, then, expands the dish container 1. In this way, the bowls B in the dish container 1 are arranged vertically spaced apart from each other in a substantially standing posture. After the completion of the washing, the dish container 1 is contracted to a reduced state where the bowls B come in close relation with each other.

Abstract: A folding collapsible clothes rack includes two wheeled side frames, two retractable side frames moved in and out of the wheeled side frames and releasably locked by lock screws, two pivoted links coupled between the wheeled side frames, a bottom frame, the bottom frame having a fixed end hinged to one wheeled side frame and a free end adapted for supporting on a bearing bar at the other wheeled side frame, and a top frame, the top frame having a fixed end hinged to one retractable frame and a free end adapted for supporting on the other retractable frame.

Abstract: A movable cart having a collapsible frame with the frame being foldable into a collapsed or closed position for forming a narrow lateral profile and into an unfolded open position adapted to support a removable storage container. The frame comprises support members with each support member having a pair of legs extending downwardly from its opposite ends and a side arm extending between two of the legs on each opposite lateral side of the frame for securing the frame in the unfolded open position with the support members physically spaced apart to support the removable storage container. The side arms have hinges for folding the arms about a common plane lying in substantial parallel alignment with each support member. The frame also has a tray interconnecting the legs of the frame for forming a level platform adjacent the bottom end of the cart.

Abstract: A system for transformation of memory device addresses between different memory device topologies, each topology having its address space, providing the use of minimum memory space and time required for storage and computing defect data and also the flexibility of approach which allows mapping of memory device divided into an arbitrary number of tiles, each tile having different mapping scheme from a wide spectrum of mapping classes.

Abstract: A portable display system having a plurality of truss members and a plurality of connection structures for interconnecting the plurality of truss members to form the display structure. Each of the plurality of truss members include at least a pair of brace members, each brace member having a pair of spaced apart, generally parallel frame tubular members rigidly and non-rotatably interconnected by a plurality of fixed wire members. Each tubular member includes a contiguous exterior surface, and each of said plurality of fixed wire members are secured to both contiguous exterior surfaces of the tubular members. A pair of pivoting wire member are each pivotally secured to both brace members, so that each of the plurality of truss members are capable of being placed in a deployed condition from a flattened condition by pivoting the first and second pivoting wire members relative to the first and second brace members.

Abstract: A foldable plant support system is described which provides a structure within which a plant may be grown and physically supported, and over which a protective cover may be drawn to provide a protective environment for a plant contained within the structure, and an irrigation system. The system may be used as a "hotcap" or "mini greenhouse" with the support structure and cover providing a protective environment for a seedling, new plant or the like. As the plant matures or as the weather dictates, the cover may be removed. The plant support structure has two or more vertical members and number of cross members connected to each other by a rotatable connector assembly which provide the foldable feature of the structure. A vertical member typically is rod-like and extend the entire height of the structure and has attachment points where it is attached to a connector assembly. The vertical member also includes a staking structure, which is used to anchor the plant support structure in place when in use.

Abstract: A frame collapsible and extendable by means of a turning movement, which frame comprises a number of supporting frames (1) and a number of rod-like upright elements (2, 2'), each upright element being connected to a supporting frame via a pivot (3) for pivoting through at least 90.degree. and being connected to at least one end via a hinge joint (4) and to one end of a further upright element connected to a further supporting frame for swinging and turning about its longitudinal axis, in such a manner that in a first collapsed position the supporting frames form a compact stack with upright elements and in a second extended position the supporting frames are spaced with the upright elements mutually resting on each other surface-to-surface as positioning means, while a spring force in the hinge joint must be overcome to bring the frame out of the extended position.

Abstract: A folding utility cart for a providing a movable work platform which may be raised and lowered without the use of tools. The cart employs an upper support member that is spaced apart from a lower support member by a pair of cross braces. A biasing spring helps raise the upper support member into an elevated position, and a releasable lock secures the upper support member into the elevated position. A lock release disengages the upper support member from the elevated position. The cart also has a handle, support feet, and wheels, allowing use in a conventional manner.

Abstract: A portable modular field kitchen for use in preparing and serving food in the out-of-doors typically employed at camp sights, roadside camping facilities for recreational vehicles, at a city park, the beach-or even on the patio or in the back yard of a residence or other outdoor venue. The portable modular field kitchen includes a horizontal work surface and a main frame for supporting and stabilizing the horizontal work surface. The main frame includes a pair of opposing vertical supports interconnected by a collapsible scissors operator. The scissors operator is connected to each of the vertical supports by a pair of support arms. A pair of side grate tables are each supported by a corresponding one of the opposing vertical supports and one of a pair of side table frames. Each of the side table frames is connected to the corresponding one of the side grate tables by a pair of hinged support bars.

Abstract: A space saver shelving unit adapted to straddle the tank of a toilet for convenient shelves above the tank. The shelving unit includes detachable leg members which connect to a folding upper section. The upper section has a plurality of shelves pivotably attached to a rear panel and front posts. The leg members are secured to the back panel and posts to supply rigidity retaining the shelves in their proper position. The foldable shelving unit allows for convenient storage and shipment by folding to a flat surface.

Abstract: An expandable holder for storing cardboard, newspapers or similar itmes has a front support and a rear support connected to one another by arms. The arms are pivotally connected to the supports along each side. The rear support is mounted on a vertical wall. The supports are formed from elongated members. When cardboard and the like is inserted into the holder, the supports are moved further apart. As more cardboard is inserted the supports move still further apart until the holder is in a fully open position. In each position between a closed position and an open position the cardboard is clamped between the supports either by gravity or by manually moving the holder toward the closed position after inserting the cardboard.

Abstract: A collapsible stand, having a number of shelves, which can be placed on the floor of a school locker to store and arrange small articles thereon in a convenient manner, and wherein the stand is self-locking and requires no manually manipulated braces for maintaining it in an operational position.

Abstract: A collapsible cart basically for serving food. A ground support assembly includes an axle with a wheel at each end and a caster cross-bar perpendicular to the axle with a caster at each end which provides great stability. Two sets of three parallel vertical bars are pivotally supported from the axle. One set is near the outer end and another set at the other end of the axle. Shelves are supported between the two sets at spaced intervals by pivots on each vertical bar such that each shelf is in a horizontal position throughout the range of rotation of the vertical bar about its pivot.

Abstract: A package containers rack frame for storing, transferring and displaying relative light-weight packages. The rack frame is constructed of a pair of side frames and a plurality of support bases which are removable from the side frames. The support bases are engaged into sockets on the side frame without disassembling of the side frames. The side frames have folding elements that are for controlling the distance between the side frames, which are folding and/or unfolding. The frame members of side frames has an adjusting member for adjusting the distance between the side frames, which thereby permits use of different width or height dimension for the containers. The support base has upward curved projections at both ends thereof for restricting in lateral movement of the containers.

Abstract: The collapsible housing frame has a pair of side frame boards opposed to each other, and connecting mechanisms which connect both the opposed ends of the side frame boards. Both ends of the side frame boards are connected to the connecting mechanisms through first hinges. Each of the connecting mechanisms is formed to be collapsible at a second hinge of the connecting mechanism, and a lock-unlock system to lock and unlock the hinge is provided at the second hinge.

Abstract: A merchandise display rack assembly. The assembly comprises in combination at least one box having an open top for containing merchandise to be displayed in a supporting rack. The rack includes spaced box-support bars arranged to provide a crib for reception of the box with its defining walls in bearing engagement with the bars and its open top canted forwardly for customer viewing and personnel access.

Abstract: A site-assembled folding shelf for displaying marchandise comprises a plurality of square pipe members and a plurality of pipe joints equipped with pipe anchor pins for each fastening a square pipe member thereon by fitting the square pipe thereon and rotating it by 45.degree. and configured to enable depth-direction square pipe members to be swung relative to lateral square pipe members for folding the shelf.

Abstract: A modular produce display rack having a rectangular base track removeable, sidewall panels and a hinged, multisection, perforated product support track which mounts to the sidewalls. The support track sections detachably mate at hinge joints and couple to sidewall rails at mating slots. Lateral and longitudinal dividers selectively mount to the support track to segment the display surface. The base track, sidewalls and ones of the support track sections may include extension pieces. The peripheral edge of the sidewalls may be stepped or may be formed to a variety of angular alignments. A variety of rack arrangements are achievable to accommodate displays of any desired height and depth.

Abstract: A folding frame comprises four vertical legs and at least one shelf pivotally connected to each of the four vertical legs, each shelf being capable of folding vertically upward. The folding frame further comprises two support beams positioned beneath and on opposite ends of each shelf, each support beam being pivotally connected to two of the four vertical legs and capable of folding horizontally inward. The folding frame is moveable between an extended position with each shelf being horizontal and supported by two of the support beams, and a collapsed position with each shelf being folded vertically upward and the support beams being folded horizontally inward.