US3570798A
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Supporting structures for shelves, rails and like members
Assignee: Savage and Parsons Ltd
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Filing: 1968-10-28
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Granted: 1971-03-16
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Expires: 1988-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A support structure includes an upright and a bracket extending laterally therefrom. The upright has slots therein. The bracket includes first and second members. The first member has hooks which engage in the apertures and stops which limit rotational movement of the member toward the second member. The second member has hooks which engage in the apertures and stops which limit rotational movement of the member toward the first member. Both members have transverse holes therethrough which become aligned for receiving a pin when the members are strained toward each other.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis Edward Charles Squibb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:53
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B96/00; A47B96/14; A47B96/1441; A47B57/00; A47B57/30; A47B57/40; A47B57/404
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
258 words
A supporting structure for shelving, which structure comprises an upright having apertures spaced apart at regular intervals along its length, and a laterally projecting bracket which is mounted on the upright and which includes first and second laterally projecting members whereof the first member has a hook portion which is engaged in one of the apertures in the upright and which is disengageable by rotating the first member away from the second member and towards the upright, and has a stop portion which abuts the upright to limit rotation of the first member about its hook portion towards the second member, and whereof the second member has a hook portion which is engaged in one of the apertures in the upright and which is disengageable from the aperture by rotating the second member away from the first member and towards the upright, and has a stop portion which abuts the upright to limit rotation of the second member about its hook portion towards the first member, the first and second members each having a transversely-extending hole therein laterally spaced away from the hook portion, the holes being out of alignment with each other when the stop portions of the members rest against the upright but being brought into alignment with each other by relatively rotating the two members in a sense to press the stop portions of the member against the upright so that resilient deformation of the members and/or the upright occurs, and a bolt extending transversely to the first and second members through the aligned holes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
258 words
A supporting structure for shelving, which structure comprises an upright having apertures spaced apart at regular intervals along its length, and a laterally projecting bracket which is mounted on the upright and which includes first and second laterally projecting members whereof the first member has a hook portion which is engaged in one of the apertures in the upright and which is disengageable by rotating the first member away from the second member and towards the upright, and has a stop portion which abuts the upright to limit rotation of the first member about its hook portion towards the second member, and whereof the second member has a hook portion which is engaged in one of the apertures in the upright and which is disengageable from the aperture by rotating the second member away from the first member and towards the upright, and has a stop portion which abuts the upright to limit rotation of the second member about its hook portion towards the first member, the first and second members each having a transversely-extending hole therein laterally spaced away from the hook portion, the holes being out of alignment with each other when the stop portions of the members rest against the upright but being brought into alignment with each other by relatively rotating the two members in a sense to press the stop portions of the member against the upright so that resilient deformation of the members and/or the upright occurs, and a bolt extending transversely to the first and second members through the aligned holes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
A supporting structure as claimed in claim 1 wherein one of said members has two parallel flanges and is U-shaped viewed towards the upright, and wherein the other member comprises two transversely spaced elements, a marginal portion of the latter member being flanked by said two flanges, the holes extending horizontally through the two flanges of said one member and through the spaced elements of said other member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A supporting structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bracket is disposed at or adjacent one end of the upright and provides a support for the upright on the ground.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A supporting structure as claimed in claim 3, wherein the bracket is provided with feet for engaging the ground.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A supporting structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein the stop portion on each member is provided on a part of the member which faces the upright immediately adjacent the hook position of the member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A supporting structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bracket carries a horizontally extending support member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A supporting structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bolt comprises a plain, headed pin.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-03-15 | 1974-09-14 | 1975-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-15 | 1978-09-14 | 1979-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-15 | 1982-09-14 | 1983-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |