US3672515A
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Pallet storage sectional frame structures
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-07
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Granted: 1972-06-27
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Expires: 1990-12-07
Abstract
Abstract This frame structure intended more particularly for the storage of palletized loads comprises uprights of substantially rectangular cross-sectional contour with a waisted or constricted formation centrally of the major faces which constitutes an inner reinforcing rib and consequently an external groove, with spaced perforations formed throughout the height of the upright in the two portions of said major faces which are separated by said groove and also in the minor faces thereof, whereby, when the uprights are disposed with their minor faces parallel to the front and rear faces of the frame structure, and by pairs across said front and rear faces, each pair being interconnected by a cross member and adjacent pairs by longitudinal members, a frame structure comprising two or more rows disposed in the front-torear direction can be obtained, each upright being also adapted to receive two longitudinal members at a same level or at different levels in said two portions, said cross members and longitudinal members being formed with end lugs engageable in said perforations.
Inventors
- 👤 Pierre Rous
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 04:09
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B57/00; A47B57/30; A47B57/40; A47B57/402
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
336 words
A sectional frame structure for the storage of palletized loads, and the like, comprising: a series of vertical uprights adapted to be disposed by pairs with one upright of the pair on the front face and the other upright on the rear face of the frame structure, and consisting of tubular sections having a substantially rectangular crosssectional contour closed on itself, these uprights being adapted to be disposed with their minor faces on the front face of the structure, said uprights formed with a waisted portion centrally of their major faces to form two longitudinal stiffening inner reinforcing ribs and two correspondinG external grooves dividing said major faces into two separate strips, said strips each having a series of perforations disposed at spaced intervals thereon to constitute two vertical rows of perforations on the major faces of each upright, said minor faces of each upright having thereon a single vertical series of spaced perforations, a series of transverse members interconnecting the two uprights of a same pair, consisting of elements separate from said uprights and provided at either end with an angle member adapted to fit on one edge of the minor face of a vertical upright, each said angle member having a wing, said wing projecting parallel to the corresponding transverse member and having anchoring lugs adapted to engage the perforations of one of the rows formed in one of the major faces of said vertical uprights, and a series of rectilinear elements adapted to constitute longitudinal members on the front face and the rear face of said structure, respectively, between the uprights of two adjacent pairs, the ends of said longitudinal members being provided with an angle member adapted to fit on one of the edges of one of the major faces of said vertical uprights, each said angle member having a wing and anchoring lugs on the wing, said wing extending parallel to each longitudinal member, said lugs being adapted to engage the perforations formed in the minor faces of said vertical uprights.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
336 words
A sectional frame structure for the storage of palletized loads, and the like, comprising: a series of vertical uprights adapted to be disposed by pairs with one upright of the pair on the front face and the other upright on the rear face of the frame structure, and consisting of tubular sections having a substantially rectangular crosssectional contour closed on itself, these uprights being adapted to be disposed with their minor faces on the front face of the structure, said uprights formed with a waisted portion centrally of their major faces to form two longitudinal stiffening inner reinforcing ribs and two correspondinG external grooves dividing said major faces into two separate strips, said strips each having a series of perforations disposed at spaced intervals thereon to constitute two vertical rows of perforations on the major faces of each upright, said minor faces of each upright having thereon a single vertical series of spaced perforations, a series of transverse members interconnecting the two uprights of a same pair, consisting of elements separate from said uprights and provided at either end with an angle member adapted to fit on one edge of the minor face of a vertical upright, each said angle member having a wing, said wing projecting parallel to the corresponding transverse member and having anchoring lugs adapted to engage the perforations of one of the rows formed in one of the major faces of said vertical uprights, and a series of rectilinear elements adapted to constitute longitudinal members on the front face and the rear face of said structure, respectively, between the uprights of two adjacent pairs, the ends of said longitudinal members being provided with an angle member adapted to fit on one of the edges of one of the major faces of said vertical uprights, each said angle member having a wing and anchoring lugs on the wing, said wing extending parallel to each longitudinal member, said lugs being adapted to engage the perforations formed in the minor faces of said vertical uprights.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
The frame structure according to claim 1, wherein the width of said longitudinal members corresponds substantially to that of each one of the two strips of the major faces of said vertical uprights divided by said central external groove, such that two such longitudinal members can be disposed in side by side and parallel relationship at the same level between two successive uprights.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
The frame structure according to claim 2, wherein: the width of said transverse members is substantially equal to that of the minor faces of said uprights, and the width of the minor faces of said uprights is substantially equal to that of each one of said portions of said major faces separated by a central groove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
66 words
The frame structure according to claim 3, wherein each angle member provided at the ends of the transverse members and at the ends of said longitudinal members respectively comprises an in-turned lip on the side opposite to the relevant longitudinal member or angle member, said lip being adapted to fit one of the edges of the face engaged by said corresponding cross member or longitudinal member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
72 words
The frame structure according to claim 3, wherein each angle member provided at the ends of the transverse members and at the ends of said longitudinal members respectively comprises an in-turned lip on the side opposite to the relevant longitudinal member or angle member, said lip being adapted to engage said central groove of the major face of the upright engaged by the end of the corresponding cross member or longitudinal 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) | 1975-06-27 | 1975-12-27 | 1976-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-27 | 1979-12-27 | 1980-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-27 | 1983-12-27 | 1984-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |