Abstract: For stamping shelf supporting brackets of an overall L-shaped configuration from band material (13), the cutting lines are so arranged that one cut generates the upper edges (6) of two adjacent brackets rotated by 180° with respect to each other, and the subsequent cut generates the lower edges (14) of those two brackets which are contiguous to each other at this location. The cantilever portion (4) of each bracket has its free end provided with a hook portion (5) which projects from the upper edge (6) and in use serves for retaining the respective shelf. At the opposite end, the upper edge (6) of the cantilever portion (4) has a notch (7) which is shaped complementarily with respect to that part of the hook portion (5) which projects above the upper edge (6). In the stamping process, the size of waste clippings (15) is reduced by having the hook portion (5) of one bracket extend into the notch (7) of the adjacent bracket.

Abstract: A shelving assembly for supporting shelving of varying sizes. The shelving assembly includes an extendable shelf support comprising a stationary bracket and a slidable member slidably mounted on the stationary bracket. A securing means is provided for securing the slidable member in a selected position with respect to the stationary bracket.

Abstract: A method of conveying articles on a transport vehicle from a first location to a second location spaced from the transport vehicle including the step of providing a conveyor system comprising (a) a cart for supporting an article, (b)mechanism for guiding the cart along a predetermined path between the first location and the second location, and (c) mechanism for supporting at least part of the guiding mechanism on a subjacent surface. The method further includes the step of assembling at least part of at least one of the guiding mechanism and the supporting mechanism on site. The method also includes the steps of placing the cart on the guiding mechanism, placing an article from the transport vehicle on the cart, translating the cart with the article thereon from the first location to the second location along the predetermined path, and removing the article from the cart at the second location.

Abstract: A step assembly is provided that can be easily slipped into a utility pole opening and locked in place, and then easily removed after use. The step assembly includes 1) a step member having first and second legs, which are connected at one end and open at the opposite end and 2) a lever member that is rotatably attached to the step member and that urges the first and second legs apart. The free end of the legs include tabs protruding upwardly. The step assembly is inserted into the utility pole opening by pressing the legs toward each other. The step assembly is then inserted into the opening. The legs are released such that the legs spread apart and press against the opening's sides. The lever member is then rotated, forcing the enlarged portion between the legs of the step assembly to lock the step assembly in place.

Abstract: A shelf system having a shelf and a bracket. The bracket and shelf interlock to form a snap together unit. The shelf has a channel formed along each of its lateral edges, and each channel extends from the front to the rear of the shelf. The channel is downwardly facing. A tab is lanced out of the side wall of the shelf, and positioned within the channel to form an interference means. A whole is punched in the bracket to cooperate with the tab and the webbed material between the hole and the upper edge of the bracket interferes with the tab, thereby preventing removal of the bracket from the channel after the bracket is assembled to the shelf. The side wall of the shelf is flexible to allow insertion of the bracket beyond the tab. Additionally, secondary engagement means is provided between the lower edge of each rib on the shelf and a support finger on the bracket after the brackets are inserted into the channels of the shelf, the brackets are firmly attached to the shelf.

Abstract: A shelf support for locking a shelf edge portion in place when a shelf is positioned between opposing wall members in a cabinet or the like comprises a body member having a lower body portion, a middle body portion, and an upper body portion. The lower body portion has a front face and a back face. A shelf flange is connected to the lower body portion front face, and a stem is connected to the lower body portion back face. The middle body portion is connected to the lower body portion at a first resilient junction, with the middle body portion extending at an obtuse angle away from the lower body portion. The upper body portion is connected to the middle body portion at a second resilient junction, with the upper body portion having an inner opening formed therein, with the inner opening extending downward towards the middle body portion.

Abstract: For stamping shelf supporting brackets of an overall L-shaped configuration from band material (13), the cutting lines are so arranged that one cut generates the upper edges (6) of two adjacent brackets rotated by 180° with respect to each other, and the subsequent cut generates the lower edges (14) of those two brackets which are contiguous to each other at this location. The cantilever portion (4) of each bracket has its free end provided with a hook portion (5) which projects from the upper edge (6) and in use serves for retaining the respective shelf. At the opposite end, the upper edge (6) of the cantilever portion (4) has a notch (7) which is shaped complementarily with respect to that part of the hook portion (5) which projects above the upper edge (6). In the stamping process, the size of waste clippings (15) is reduced by having the hook portion (5) of one bracket extend into the notch (7) of the adjacent bracket.

Abstract: A new faceout and upright bracket attachment assembly is constructed of two upright tubes or bars joined by an apertured web. The faceout is constructed so that the bracket is formed with two opposing flanges that are shaped to fit around one upright bar and that project from an end panel at the end of the faceout mounting bar, with one flange being situated slightly higher than the other and being vertically spaced from the lower flange by at least a distance of the width of a vertical upright bar. Each flange also has a notch in its bottom edge to allow the flanges to be positioned securely relative to the web apertures. The faceout bar bracket is locked onto the upright by positioning one of the upright bars between the flanges of the bracket across the face of the faceout end panel and then rotating the faceout bracket 90° about the upright bar such that the flanges mate with web apertures in opposing directions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bracket for supporting either plank or wire shelving with the bracket mounted to a vertical support standard. The bracket contains a plurality of tabs, some of which extend in a downward direction and away from the main body of the bracket to form a series of notches. This tab and notch system allow the tabs to be inserted into the grooves in the vertical support standard which prevents dislocation of the bracket from the support standard. The bracket also contains an additional tab and notch to hold the rear of the longitudinal rod of a wire shelf in place. This tab may be bent forward to permanently lock the wire shelf into place. The bracket also, contains screw holes such that either plank or wire shelving can be mounted to it and has a front section that fits between the front longitudinal rods of a wire shelf to keep the wire shelf in place.

Abstract: A molded bracket for mounting a sign to a post includes a locking arrangement to lock the bracket to the post. The bracket includes a main body portion having first and second retaining elements spaced from one another configured for engagement with the post by insertion into first and second post slots. The retaining elements engage an interior surface of the post at the slots. The main body portion is formed from a resilient material in an arcuate shape and extends away from the post intermediate the first and second retaining elements. A flexible locking arm extends from the main body intermediate the first and second retaining elements. The locking arm has a portion that extends non-linearly from the body and includes a head for insertion into a third slot in the post intermediate the first and second post slots and a latching element for engagement with the third slot. The latching element engages the post at the slot to maintain the bracket secured to the post.

Abstract: A display rack includes an upright support, a sliding block moved along a longitudinal sliding groove at the upright support, two clamping blocks coupled to the sliding block by a screw rod, and a holder frame fixedly fastened to the screw rod and turned between the operative position for holding a board where the clamping blocks are clamped on the sliding block to fix the sliding block to the upright support at the desired elevation and the non-operative position where the sliding block is released from the clamping blocks and allowed to be moved along the longitudinal sliding groove to the desired elevation, wherein a pulley is suspended inside the upright support and aimed at a transverse through hole within the longitudinal sliding groove at the upright support, a spring member is fixedly mounted inside the upright support at the bottom, and a steel cable is inserted through the transverse through hole on the upright support and passed through the pulley and connected between the spring member and the sli

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

Abstract: An apparatus having a partition with a frame, a worksurface and a bracket assembly. The bracket assembly supports a rear edge of the worksurface to the frame at a selected location on a horizontally extending attachment feature included on the frame. The bracket assembly includes a partition-engaging bracket configured to securely engage the horizontally extending attachment feature, a worksurface-engaging bracket configured to securely engage the rear edge of the worksurface, and an interconnecting bracket. The partition-engaging bracket and the interconnecting bracket include horizontally-extending overlapping flanges. The worksurface-engaging bracket is configured to interlockingly secure the horizontally-extending overlapping flanges together in a vertically adjusted selected position.

Abstract: A shelf bracket for supporting and adjustably attaching shelving to vertically support structure comprises an elongate member having opposite end portions, and an open U-shaped shelf supporting channel along a lower edge thereof. One of the end portions of the elongate member includes structure arranged to adjustably attach the bracket to vertical support structure. An inverted U-shaped shelf retaining channel extends along an upper edge of the elongate member. The open U-shaped shelf supporting channel functions to receive and support shelving when inserted therein, and the inverted U-shaped shelf retaining channel functions to snap fit over and thereby retain such shelving.

Abstract: An easily assembled wall-mounted shelving system, comprising at least two elongated standards secured to a wall, with each standard having a vertical axis and a plurality of slots; a plurality of end brackets to removably connect with said standards via said slots, said end brackets including gripping means for removably connecting the end of a shelf therewith, with such gripping means consisting of a clamping member, a clamping foot portion, or a screw fastener; and at least one shelf connected with said end brackets via said gripping means. The end brackets also can serve other purposes such as the support of book stops. The shelving system is suitable for mounting a single shelf and can be used with standard rigid shelving. Spacers located between the shelf and the wall so as to prevent swaying and rotation of said shelf relative to said standard axis are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a display rack primarily including a main frame made of light-weight plastic corrugated board and a number of movable partitions supported by a number of supporting pieces fixed on the main frame so that the main frame is divided by the partitions into a number of holding rooms. The present invention is characterized in that the corrugated board of the main frame has a plurality of grooved rails longitudinally disposed in parallel. The supporting pieces are made of hard material and include at least one blocking extension strip at one side thereof which is vertical to the surface of the supporting pieces. The surface of the supporting piece is fitted with a locking groove near the bottom end of the blocking extension strip in order that the protruding blocking extension strip of the supporting piece is able to be inserted into the grooved rails while the locking groove near the bottom end of the blocking extension strip is fixed on the surface of the main frame.

Abstract: An adjustable, shelf hanging clip for hanging shelves on storage racks is constructed from at least two rectangular sections of material joined at an angle which can be about 90°. At least one of these rectangular sections has a pair of hook-shaped support and latching tabs extending from its exterior surface, with the ends of the tabs extending toward one another. The hook shaped tabs are adapted to be received into a pair of adjacent, vertically spaced holes in the columns of the storage racks. The hook of the upper tab fits over the bottom of the upper hole so that the top inside surface of the hook is the bearing surface and the outside surface of the lower tab is the bearing surface on the bottom of the lower hole. The other rectangular section of the clip has a notch at each of its ends. The bottom surface of each notch is a separate, preselected longitudinal distance from the inside bearing surface of the nearest tab.

Abstract: A mounting bracket system is provided for installing a shelving accessory within a cabinet assembly having a pair of front and rear corner posts on opposed sides of the cabinet. Each of the pair of corner posts has facing surfaces formed with aligned keyholes therein. The mounting bracket system includes a pair of mounting brackets disposed on each side of the cabinet, one of the mounting brackets being selectively mounted to a front corner post and the other being selectively mounted to a rear corner post. Each of the mounting brackets has a planar side wall including mounting structure for mounting the shelving accessory. A first end wall extends generally perpendicular to the side wall and has an outer surface engageable with one of the facing surfaces. A second end wall is spaced from and lies parallel to the first end wall. A pair of rivets is fixed to the first end wall and is spaced apart a predetermined distance matching the spacing between two of the keyholes.

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.

Abstract: A step is attachable to a mounting wall without the use of tools. The step has latching T-tabs at outer ends of legs formed into a V shape. The latching T-tab of a lower leg can be twist locked into a formed slot by inserting the lower leg through the lock slot in one position and rotating it to a working position. The second leg forms a step surface and is latched to the supporting wall after the first leg is rotated to locking position.

Abstract: A modular office system incorporating wall panels with interlock edges to facilitate assembly. The substantially planar panels include a plurality of tabs extending from one side edge of the panel. The tabs are lockingly received within corresponding slots of an upright support member. To prevent disconnection of the panels, a retractable fastener bar can be selectively slid into locking engagement with the support member. The fastener bar is positioned within the panel and movable between a retracted position and an extended position engaging the upright support. A threaded fastener may be used to prevent sliding movement of the bar.

Abstract: A multi-position bracket includes a cantilever body defining first and second sides, and including rear and upper orthogonal edges. The rear edge includes at least one hook shaped to removably engage slots of an upright. The multi-position bracket further includes a mounting plate interconnected with the cantilever body in a selected one of first and second offset positions and a center position relative to the cantilever body. The mounting plate defines a center portion and first and second opposite side portions. The center portion of the mounting plate includes a center connector interconnecting the mounting plate in the cantilever body with the mounting plate in the center position for supporting adjacent side edges of a pair of side-by-side hang-on furniture units.

Abstract: A shelving system includes a shelf and support frame and a novel structure for interconnecting the rails that form the shelf. Specifically, a first shelf rail includes a downwardly depending tongue and an outwardly projecting tab. A second shelf rail includes a side wall and a shelf supporting shoulder. A first slot is provided in a shoulder for receiving the tongue and a second slot is provided in the sidewall for receiving the tab. The tab and tongue are provided in substantially perpendicular planes and when connected the bottom wall of the first rail rests upon the shoulder of the second rail. A crosstie further secures the structure.

Abstract: A shelf support for locking a shelf edge portion in place when a shelf is positioned between opposing wall members in a cabinet or the like comprises a body member having a lower body portion, a middle body portion, and an upper body portion. The lower body portion has a front face and a back face. A shelf flange is connected to the lower body portion front face, and a stem is connected to the lower body portion back face. The middle body portion is connected to the lower body portion at a first resilient junction, with the middle body portion extending at an obtuse angle away from the lower body portion. The upper body portion is connected to the middle body portion at a second resilient junction, with the upper body portion having an inner opening formed therein, with the inner opening extending downward towards the middle body portion.

Abstract: A positive-locking wall mounting combination has a wall mounting with a hollow cylindrical body having an outer mantle, an inner mantle, and a bottom. The bottom has a slotted hole having a length that is shorter than an inner diameter of an inner circular surface described by the inner mantle. The slotted hole has a longitudinal axis intercepting a center of the inner circular surface. The outer mantle has an upper end and a lip connected to the upper end. The lip extends annularly about the outer mantle. An L-shaped support member is positive-lockingly inserted into the slotted hole.

Abstract: A furniture system includes a bed section and a work and storage section, each of which includes spaced end frame assemblies defined by corner posts and cross-members. The corner posts of each section can be stacked using a connector member to provide a loft bed configuration, and various storage or work components, such as a desk, are connectable to the posts below the bed. The posts include inwardly and outwardly facing recesses, and spaced vertical slots are formed in one of the recess walls. The bed includes rails having end tabs engageable within selected slots for adjustably securing the bed rails to and between the posts. The storage components and the desk also include bracket structure having tabs engageable within the post slots for adjustably mounting such components to the posts.

Abstract: A suspended shelf system for suspending one or more shelf members beneath an associated supporting structure includes a pair of shelf support brackets, and first and second pairs of vertically oriented upright elements which are each suspended from a respective end of one of the upper support brackets. Each support bracket includes at least one pair of upwardly extending teeth which are respectively positionable in openings defined by the upright elements. The shelf mounting system further includes at least one pair of shelf support brackets which respectively extend between the first and second pairs of upright elements in spaced apart, parallel relationship. Each of the shelf support brackets includes at least one pair of downwardly extending teeth, which are configured for cooperative engagement with the opening defined by the upright elements.

Abstract: An adjustable support bracket having a unitary or multi-member bracket assembly can be used with a vertical channel (2) and rail (6) construction. Each bracket assembly can be positioned and secured at any location along the rail (6) and can accommodate a varying shelf thickness. More specifically, the multi-member bracket assembly includes a stabilizer member (12) and a support member (20) having similar shaped channel plates which when joined have a similar shape to the channel (2). A spring (30) mounted between the stabilizer and support members (12, 20) is contained between the rails (6). The spring (30) in conjunction with a containing lip (14) and a supporting lip (22) of the stabilizer and support members (12, 20), respectively, adjusts to clamp a shelf (32) therebetween. A securing screw (33) locks the bracket (10) at any shelving location by creating a space between the stabilizer and support members (12, 20) within the vertical channel (2).

Abstract: A support system for a temporary work surface is provided which is adapted for attachment to a plurality of wall studs at a construction site. A support assembly includes a plurality, usually two, elongated arms adapted for removable cantilevered attachment to exposed vertical wall studs. A generally C-shaped mounting bracket for each elongated arm is adapted for frictional engagement with a wall stud. If desired the bracket may be mounted at a selected vertical location on a stud using common mechanical fasteners. The free ends of the supporting arms have protrusions adapted to retain a work surface, such as a plywood sheet on the support arms. Preferably a notch on the lower surface of each arm engages the clamp in order to fix the position of the arm relative to the supporting wall stud. The notch also provides for an incline of the supporting arm downwardly away from the supporting stud, thus providing a corresponding incline to the supported work surface.

Abstract: An adjustable and versatile shelving system for storing articles in the cargo box of a pickup truck in an efficient manner. Brackets which support load bearing members are adjustably mounted to side rails which are connected to the sidewalls of the cargo box. The connection between the brackets and the side rails enable the height of the shelf above the floor of the cargo box to be adjustable within a range of heights. An additional shelf located a spaced distance above the first shelf can be supported by inverting some of the brackets which are connected to the side rails. The brackets can also be connected to the side rails in a manner which provides a surface for securing vertically-oriented side planks above the cargo box sidewalls to temporarily extend the cargo box sidewalls. A knock down tool chest can be provided on the shelf to store tools in a secure manner, or it can be collapsed to provide extra open shelf storage space.

Abstract: A bracket for a wire shelf having at least one of an inner rod, an outer rod and a middle rod, the bracket extending generally normally to the rods upon installation and including an elongate body having an inner end for mounting to a substrate bracket, an outer end opposite the inner end, and an upper edge. The upper edge is provided with at least one groove for accommodating a corresponding one of the inner, outer and middle rods, each groove having an inner curved wall closer to the inner end, an outer curved wall closer to the outer end, and a floor connecting the inner and outer curved walls, the outer curved wall being vertically displaced from the inner curved wall so that the floor is inclined from the inner curved wall to the outer curved wall.

Abstract: A tray device for mounting in a vehicle. The tray device includes a tray top and a pair of legs pivotally coupled to the lower surface of the tray top. The legs are positioned adjacent one of the end edges of the tray top. A mounting member is coupled to another of the end edges of the tray top. The mounting member has a pair of spaced apart elongate arm portions and a cross portion extending between the arm portions of the mounting member. Each of the arm portions has a hooked upper end which is adapted for insertion into a slot of a door of a vehicle between a window of the door and an inner door panel of the door such that the mounting member is positioned adjacent the inner door panel of the door.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus providing a horizontal shelf for securely stacking one component, such as a VCR, over a second component, such as a video display. The apparatus has struts which extend downwards from the sides of the shelf to flank the second component when the shelf is placed on top of it. An attachment mechanism in each strut is adjusted to clamp the apparatus securely to the second component. Upward struts may also be provided with similar attachment mechanisms to secure the stacked component to the shelf. The apparatus can be formed a single molded piece or have removable struts which are positioned as needed. The shelf can be a single component or be divided lengthwise and connected in a manner allowing for an adjustable depth.

Abstract: A handle assembly is provided for a pump jack having a shackle assembly with a rotatable pole-gripping rod for engaging and rolling along a pole surface. The handle assembly includes an extension of the pole-gripping rod, a coil spring disposed on the rod extension, a sleeve disposed around the rod extension and coil spring, and a bar fixed to the sleeve. A crank arm extends transversely of the rod extension which is pivotally connected to the arm at a first pivot location. The bar is pivotally connected to the arm at a second pivot location. The coil spring urges the sleeve into engagement with a locking member on the shackle assembly, such that the sleeve is prevented from rotating and the rod is unable to roll along the surface of the pole. A handle is mounted on the free end of the crank arm.

Abstract: The invention provides for a connection system for structurally connecting horizontal frame members and vertical supports. The system includes connector pairs and supports, frame members and connector pairs for accommodating the frame members and the supports. The connector pair has an axial bore for accommodating a connection screw and the supports include a threaded bushing in the end section for accepting the connection screw. The cylindrical connector pair has notches, adapted to accept the frame members. The cylindrical connector pair includes a plurality of vertical bores circumferencially arranged about the axial bore. The frame members include in the connection section a locking element, the locking element is adapted to fit into one of the bores of the connector pair. The connector pair, the frame members and the supports are structurally connected by tightening connection screw in the threaded bushings.

Abstract: A furniture system for fitting-out a building room of the type having a generally open plan and having an associated floor surface includes an overhead framework including a plurality of horizontal beam segments interconnected to form a rigid structure configured to be spaced above the floor surface. A plurality of support columns, each has an upper portion connected with the overhead framework, and a lower portion shaped to abut the floor surface to support the overhead framework in a freestanding fashion at a predetermined elevation above average user height. Each of the support columns further includes at least three vertical edges defining substantially planar faces therebetween. At least two of the vertical edges have a plurality of slots therein for supporting office furniture items and office accessories. A shelf is mounted to one of the support columns and is supported thereon.

Abstract: An upright post and board holder arrangement includes two clamp blocks threaded onto a double-thread screw rod and moved with a slide block in longitudinal sliding grooves on an upright post. A board holder is fixedly connected to the double-thread screw rod and turned within 180.degree. angle between a upward position where the clamp blocks are moved inwards along the screw rod and clamped on the slide block to fix the slide block in position, and a downward position where the clamp blocks are moved apart from the slide block along the screw rod for permitting the slide block and the clamp blocks to be moved along the longitudinal sliding grooves of the upright post to the desired elevation.

Abstract: A slatwall display system is provided for retaining at least one article holder thereon. The system includes a mounting member having a series of spaced projecting ears formed with upwardly projecting surfaces defining slat panel supports. The system further includes a multiplicity of slat panels interconnected together, one on top of another, at spaced slatwall panel joints to define a slat panel assembly. Each of the slat panels has a plurality of coplanar forward wall portions, a plurality of coplanar rearward wall portions spaced rearwardly of the forward wall portions, and a plurality of central wall portions joining the forward wall and rearward wall portions. The rearward wall portions are separated from each other by projecting ear recesses formed between the forward wall and rearward wall portions. The projecting ear recesses include a series of spaced, inverted, generally V-shaped notches receiving the upwardly projecting surfaces of the projecting ears.

Abstract: A side kick support bracket is for use in retail merchandise display support systems. The side kick support bracket includes an elongated bracket arm having an inner and outer surface with a rail clamping portion on the rear end of the inner surface. The rail clamping portion includes a rear flange, a front abutment tab, and a clamping device. The rear flange projects laterally from the inner surface at the rear end of the bracket to overly the exposed back and side surfaces of an end cap shelving rail. The front abutment tab is spaced forward of the rear flange and is adapted to lie against the front surface of the shelving rail, but does not extend so far as to cover the slots in the shelving rails. The clamping device operates between the rear flange and the back surface of the shelving rail to draw the abutment tab firmly against the exposed front surface of the shelving rail. Hangers are mounted on the outer surface of the bracket arm to support the wire side kicks.

Abstract: An end cap system for scaffolding planks, especially for hollow core planks formed of fiberglass or other composite materials, is disclosed. The end cap includes an extrusion having a plank-receiving portion on one side and a rib profile on the other side for slidingly receiving scaffolding hooks. A reinforcing member is placed in the hollow core, extending between its walls, and surrounding the fastening device securing the end cap to the plank, to resist deformation of the plank by the compressive force of the fastening device. The end cap permits similar parts to be used for a wide variety of plank widths and allows for replacement of damaged hooks or the exchange of hook configurations, such as between "high" or "low" hooks.

Abstract: A wall mounted storage system includes at least one pair of spaced apart vertical hanger bars for attachment to a studded wall or comparable structure. At least one removable shelf support bracket is associated with each hanger bar, and the bracket is removably connected to the bar at any one of a plurality of vertical locations along the bar. A shelf is supported by the brackets and releasably attached thereto by rear hooks on the brackets that hook over the rear rail of the shelf. An upwardly extending retainer loop on each bracket extends through the shelf and engages the front rail thereof. The hooks and loops on the shelf brackets interact with the shelf to positively secure the shelf in place and prevent it from tipping or shifting forward or sideways. Horizontal spacing of the hanger bars is not critical and the shelf may be releasably secured to the brackets even when the horizontal distance between the bars varies from one location to another.

Abstract: A jointing metal fitting for joining wooden members in buildings is formed of a metal fitting main body having a U-shaped cross section, a securing device for securing the metal fitting main body to a first wooden member, and an axial securing device for securing a second wooden member to the metal fitting main body. The metal fitting main body includes a plate-like back section to be secured to the first wooden member, a plate-like holder section to be secured to the second wooden member, and a plate-like side section for linking the side of the back section and the side of the holder section. An axial securing groove is formed in the holder section to have an upper part opened to an upper end of the holder section. The first and second wooden members can be firmly and easily joined by the metal fitting.

Abstract: A self-retaining rack slide for rack-mounted computer systems. The rack slide includes a slide and a rack mounting member which are fastened together while permitting relative longitudinal movement between the two parts. A biasing mechanism such as a spring is fastened to the mounting member and the slide to urge the two lengthwise apart to increase the length of the slide rack. A complementary slide fastened to a rack component slidingly engages the rack slide to permit the component to be slid into and out of the rack.

Abstract: A device for securing brackets on an upright member wherein the upright member includes two spaced flanges having ends bent inwardly to form curved end portions defining an opening therebetween. Each curved end portion includes a series of notches forming a rack over the length of the upright member. At least one bracket is provided which includes opposite end spaced retaining members which cooperate with the curved end portions, the notches and the continuous opening of the upright to retain the at least one bracket to the upright member.

Abstract: An article display system includes an upright support panel having a series of vertical grooves in its front face that serve to mount a number of bracket support fixtures flush with the panel front face. Each fixture is adapted to support an article-support bracket located in front of the support panel. An ornamental covering is provided on the panel front face to conceal the bracket support fixture.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for mounting a shelf having a grooved surface to a supporting structure. The bracket assembly includes a frame having a support portion which defines a slot for receiving an edge of the shelf. The frame includes at least one attachment leg for securing the frame to the supporting structure. A base plate mountable to the support portion of the frame is provided and includes a hook which seats within the groove when the shelf is inserted in the slot. An arm moveable between a first position and a second position is connected to the hook for releasing the hook from the groove when the arm is urged to the second position.

Abstract: A cable splicing rack has a base 1, arms 13a and 13b having slots 16, removable brackets 20 and caps 48. Four side frame members 6 pivotally connected together at their extremities with a through bolt 11 and nut 12 assembly compose the base 1. The base 1 is adaptable to the contour of the terrain. The arms 13a and 13b are pivotally connected to the base 1 so that they may be folded toward each other and become parallel to each other within a perimeter 19 of the base 1. The caps 48 are removably placeable on the arms 13a and 13b for the safety of a lineman and to prevent damage to a cable 49 undergoing splicing operations. The brackets 20 are provided with a latch 28 to secure the brackets 20 to the arms 13a and 13b.

Abstract: A parking brake actuator housing is easily installed to a vehicle panel in four steps. The legs of spaced housing mounting brackets are first inserted into panel apertures until abutments on the brackets engage the aperture edges. The housing is swung toward the panel on bracket bearing surfaces to compress bracket spring fingers and engage first bracket shoulders with the panel underside. The housing is then slid on the panel until other bracket abutments engage the opposite aperture peripheries, and spaced second bracket shoulders engage the panel underside. This action aligns a housing flange hole with a mating hole in a panel boss, enabling insertion of a fastener. The panel is clamped between the spaced bracket shoulders and the spring fingers and/or bracket bearing surfaces.

Abstract: A system for organizing the interior space of a closet into desired compartments involving horizontal shelves, clothes hanger rods and sliding drawers supported on a cantilever brackets removeably secured to selectively positioned vertical wall standards which are suspended from a single wall mounted horizontal hanger rail; the vertical wall standards having parallel rows of vertically aligned slot openings receptive of single or multiple rows of connector ears formed at connective end of the support brackets.

Abstract: The invention is a channel shaped body having number of hooks on the back of the channel web for engaging the support rods for wire shelving and one or more platforms for supporting the ends of support rods for transverse wire shelving. The invention is adaptable to the number of support rods utilized by the shelving.