US3602373A
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Method and means for constructing and changing length of storage rack beams
Assignee: BUCKHORN METAL PRODUCTS Inc A CORP OF NEVADA
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Filing: 1968-08-30
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Granted: 1971-08-31
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Expires: 1988-08-30
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable storage rack having slotted beam-connected columns forming bays. The length of the beams may be changed by cutting them and inserting an overlapping splice member bolted to both sides, a filler piece also being used if the beams are being lengthened. As a variation, beams may be constructed with two standard size end sections, two splice members, and a center section which varies in length according to the bay width desired.
Inventors
- 👤 Harrison H Cassel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:30
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B45/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32254; Y10T403/32426; Y10T403/32442; Y10T403/32451
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
221 words
In an adjustable storage rack of the type having at least two pairs of front and rear posts and pairs of front and rear beams having end connecting members detachably mounted on said posts and forming a bay of said storage rack, a construction for increasing the width of said bay comprising separated beam sections with the separation located adjacent ends of all the beams in said bay so that each beam forms at least two nonoverlapping sections, a splice member for each of said beams extending between and overlapping said separated sections, the separation of said beam sections being spaced from said ends to permit said overlap, each of said beams having a central vertical web portion, upper and lower horizontal flange portions, and Upper and lower inclined flange portions connecting the horizontal flange portions with the web portion, said splice member having corresponding web and flange portions but with the upper and lower flange portions snugly fitting within the upper and lower flange portions of the beam so as to reinforce the beam in a load-bearing direction, and detachable fastening means comprising bolts passing through the web portions of said beam and splice member to secure the splice member to the beam without carrying any appreciable load as far as the material being supported by the beam is concerned.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
221 words
In an adjustable storage rack of the type having at least two pairs of front and rear posts and pairs of front and rear beams having end connecting members detachably mounted on said posts and forming a bay of said storage rack, a construction for increasing the width of said bay comprising separated beam sections with the separation located adjacent ends of all the beams in said bay so that each beam forms at least two nonoverlapping sections, a splice member for each of said beams extending between and overlapping said separated sections, the separation of said beam sections being spaced from said ends to permit said overlap, each of said beams having a central vertical web portion, upper and lower horizontal flange portions, and Upper and lower inclined flange portions connecting the horizontal flange portions with the web portion, said splice member having corresponding web and flange portions but with the upper and lower flange portions snugly fitting within the upper and lower flange portions of the beam so as to reinforce the beam in a load-bearing direction, and detachable fastening means comprising bolts passing through the web portions of said beam and splice member to secure the splice member to the beam without carrying any appreciable load as far as the material being supported by the beam is concerned.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The combination according to claim 1, further provided with a filler piece having a cross-sectional shape substantially identical with that of said beam and extending between the facing edges thereof, said filler piece overlapping and being detachably secured to said splice member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-30 | 1975-03-01 | 1975-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-30 | 1979-03-01 | 1979-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-30 | 1983-03-01 | 1983-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |