US3695456A
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Pallet rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-17
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1990-07-17
Abstract
Abstract A rack for storing pallets or the like. The rack is made up of vertical columns, lateral and cantilevered structural members fixed to the vertical columns, and longitudinal rails supported on the structural members. These rails, in the preferred embodiment of the invention, are in the form of channels having their lower edges turned inward. The rails are connected to the lateral or cantilevered structural members by joints which include a clamp plate. The clamp plate has a square body which fits between the legs of the channel and the square body has two flanges, one flange at each of two opposite sides of the body. The body is received in the channel overlying the inturned edges. The flanges of the clip cradle, the top part of the transverse structural members and a bolt extends through the clip and through the structural members. Thus, the clip holds the rails rigidly to the lateral or cantilevered structural members and holds the entire assembly in rigid relation.
Inventors
- 👤 William L Lewis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:41
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B7/00; A; A47; A47B; A47B57/00; A47B57/30; A47B57/40; A47B57/402; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
241 words
A joint between a channel and a structural member, said channel being disposed generally at right angles to said structural member, said structural member having a flat upper surface and two spaced edges defining surfaces extending downwardly therefrom, said channel having spaced legs resting on said flat upper surface, the ends of said legs being turned inwardly toward each other and terminating in spaced relation to each other, a one-piece clip, said clip being in the form of a flat platelike body member received within said channel and overlying said legs of said channel, the lateral dimension of said body member being substantially equal to the distance between said legs of said channel, two opposite edges of said clip being turned downwardly to define relatively short flanges extending between said legs of said channel, the width of each of said flanges being substantially equal to the spacing between the inturned ends of said legs, said clip being comprised solely of said body member and said flanges, said flanges of said clip engaging said edges of said structural member whereby said structural member and said channel member are held against relative swinging movement a headed bolt having a threaded shank extending through a central opening in the body member of said clip and into said structural member and a nut engaging said threaded shank thereby holding said members tightly together, said bolt and said clip having cooperating means preventing relative rotation therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
241 words
A joint between a channel and a structural member, said channel being disposed generally at right angles to said structural member, said structural member having a flat upper surface and two spaced edges defining surfaces extending downwardly therefrom, said channel having spaced legs resting on said flat upper surface, the ends of said legs being turned inwardly toward each other and terminating in spaced relation to each other, a one-piece clip, said clip being in the form of a flat platelike body member received within said channel and overlying said legs of said channel, the lateral dimension of said body member being substantially equal to the distance between said legs of said channel, two opposite edges of said clip being turned downwardly to define relatively short flanges extending between said legs of said channel, the width of each of said flanges being substantially equal to the spacing between the inturned ends of said legs, said clip being comprised solely of said body member and said flanges, said flanges of said clip engaging said edges of said structural member whereby said structural member and said channel member are held against relative swinging movement a headed bolt having a threaded shank extending through a central opening in the body member of said clip and into said structural member and a nut engaging said threaded shank thereby holding said members tightly together, said bolt and said clip having cooperating means preventing relative rotation therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
279 words
A rack for pallets or the like comprising spaced vertically extending columns and horizontally spaced horizontally extending racks comprising structural members, means attaching said structural members to said columns, a channel, a joint between said channel and said structural member, said channel being disposed generally at right angles to said structural member, said structural member having a flat upper surface and two spaced edges defining surfaces eXtending downwardly therefrom, said channel having spaced legs resting on said flat upper surface, the ends of said legs of said channel being turned inwardly toward each other and terminating in spaced relation to each other, a one-piece clip, said clip being in the form of a flat platelike body member received within said channel and overlying said legs of said channel, the lateral dimension of said body member being substantially equal to the distance between said legs of said channel, two opposite edges of said clip being turned downward to define relatively short flanges extending between said ends of said channel leg edges and engaging said spaced edges of said structural member whereby said channel and said structural member are held against swinging movement relative to each other, the width of each of said flanges being substantially equal to the spacing between said ends of said channel legs, said clip being comprised solely of said body member and said flanges, a headed bolt having a threaded shank extending through a central opening in the body member of said clip and into said structural member and a nut engaging said threaded shank thereby holding said member and said channel rigidly together, said bold and said clip having cooperating means preventing relative rotation therebetween.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
279 words
A rack for pallets or the like comprising spaced vertically extending columns and horizontally spaced horizontally extending racks comprising structural members, means attaching said structural members to said columns, a channel, a joint between said channel and said structural member, said channel being disposed generally at right angles to said structural member, said structural member having a flat upper surface and two spaced edges defining surfaces eXtending downwardly therefrom, said channel having spaced legs resting on said flat upper surface, the ends of said legs of said channel being turned inwardly toward each other and terminating in spaced relation to each other, a one-piece clip, said clip being in the form of a flat platelike body member received within said channel and overlying said legs of said channel, the lateral dimension of said body member being substantially equal to the distance between said legs of said channel, two opposite edges of said clip being turned downward to define relatively short flanges extending between said ends of said channel leg edges and engaging said spaced edges of said structural member whereby said channel and said structural member are held against swinging movement relative to each other, the width of each of said flanges being substantially equal to the spacing between said ends of said channel legs, said clip being comprised solely of said body member and said flanges, a headed bolt having a threaded shank extending through a central opening in the body member of said clip and into said structural member and a nut engaging said threaded shank thereby holding said member and said channel rigidly together, said bold and said clip having cooperating means preventing relative rotation therebetween.
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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) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |