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US3744647A
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Storage rack restraining assemblies
Assignee: CECO INDUSTRIES Inc
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Filing: 1971-06-08
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Granted: 1973-07-10
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Expires: 1991-06-08
Abstract
Abstract Restraining bar and load bar structures for use in storage and/or shipping racks for sheet metal or similar articles, such as automobile fenders, hoods, doors or other parts, where the parts must be immobile for the extent of shipping. A shipping rack includes a top and bottom frame joined by vertical corner members, and horizontal end bars which extend between the corner members at suitable heights. An elongated aluminum bar has a spring-loaded releasable latch at each end cooperating with notches in the end bars to retain the elongated bars in position abutting the edges of the stored items to prevent movement. Also, an elongated three part load bar is provided in the top and bottom frames to adjustably position and hold the stored articles at the top and bottom edges thereof. All of the bars include slots to receive various dunnage materials used to hold the wares in place.
Inventors
- 👤 R Jelinek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:57
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D90/00; B65D90/004; B65D90/0046; B65D90/0053; B65D2585/00; B65D2585/68; B65D2585/6802; B65D2585/6875; B65D2585/6882; B65D2590/00; B65D2590/0041; B65D2590/005; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32254; Y10T403/32262; Y10T403/32286
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
In a shipping rack for storing articles and having a framework and horizontal end bars adjustably mounted intermediate the upper and lower limits of the rack, said end bars being generally C-shaped in cross section thereby defining longitudinally extending slots facing inwardly of the rack, said end bars each having longitudinally spaced pairs of upper and lower notches formed in the respective edges thereof which define its longitudinally extending slot, a restraining bar adapted to restrain articles in the racK and being in the form of an elongated tubular member extending between end bars at respective sides of the rack, latch means mounted at each end of said restraining bar for adjustably connecting the latter to said end bars, each latch means including first and second latch elements for respective interengagement with a selected pair of upper and lower notches in one of said end bars, at least one of said latch elements being movable relative to the restraining bar for entry into and exit from the associated notch in the end bar, spring means urging said one latch element in a direction for entry into said associated notch and manually operated means for moving said one latch element in an opposite direction for exit from said associated notch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
209 words
In a shipping rack for storing articles and having a framework and horizontal end bars adjustably mounted intermediate the upper and lower limits of the rack, said end bars being generally C-shaped in cross section thereby defining longitudinally extending slots facing inwardly of the rack, said end bars each having longitudinally spaced pairs of upper and lower notches formed in the respective edges thereof which define its longitudinally extending slot, a restraining bar adapted to restrain articles in the racK and being in the form of an elongated tubular member extending between end bars at respective sides of the rack, latch means mounted at each end of said restraining bar for adjustably connecting the latter to said end bars, each latch means including first and second latch elements for respective interengagement with a selected pair of upper and lower notches in one of said end bars, at least one of said latch elements being movable relative to the restraining bar for entry into and exit from the associated notch in the end bar, spring means urging said one latch element in a direction for entry into said associated notch and manually operated means for moving said one latch element in an opposite direction for exit from said associated notch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The shipping rack according to claim 1 wherein said restraining bar includes a longitudinally extending, inwardly facing slot for receiving dunnage inserts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
74 words
In a shipping rack as set forth in claim 1, in which said latch means includes a swinging latch member having a hub, an upwardy extending handle and a forward flange, the latter constituting said one latch element, said restraining bar having an elongated slot in the upper edge receiving said handle for limited swinging movement, and a lower downturned latch hook on said latch member and constituting the other of said latch elements.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
In a shipping rack as set forth in claim 3, including a pivot pin received in the hub and secured in the restraining bar, and a coil spring encompassing said hub and having a rear arm abutting the restraining bar and a front arm abutting the handle to bias the latch means to its latched position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
In a shipping rack as set forth in claim 4, in which said forward spring arm terminates in an inverted U-shaped end generally encompassing the handle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
In a shipping rack as set forth in claim 4, in which the handle includes a rearward projection forming a shoulder thereon, and the forward arm of the spring has a lateral offset engaging said shoulder and then extends upwardly out of the slot and is bent rearwardly and downwardly and terminates in a downward bend forming a shoulder engaging the rear edge of the slot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
78 words
In a shipping rack as set forth in claim 5, in which said handle includes an enlarged portion intermediate the ends thereof with a tab on the two opposite sides thereof, a separate flat leaf spring having a rearwardly and downwardly inclined body portion, a downturned forward end, a pair of parallel sides integral with the end and encompassing the enlarged handle portion, and a downturned rear end forming a shoulder engaging the rear edge of the slot.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
In a shipping rack as set forth in claim 7, in which each parallel side includes an opening receiving one of the tabs to secure the flat spring to the latch handle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
66 words
In a shipping rack as set forth in claim 1, in which said latch means includes a lower stationary member defining the other of said latch elements and a spaced upper reciprocable member defining said one latch element, said lower member having an enlarged outer end with a depending lip and said upper member having an enlarged end cooperating with the notches in the end bar.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
78 words
In a shipping rack as set forth in claim 9, in which said upper reciprocable member includes an upstanding handle, the end of the restraining bar being cut off to expose the handle, the upper member having a central elongated recess, and a coil spring received in said recess with the forward end engaging said member and the rearward end engaging a pin secured in the restraining bar to yieldably bias the upper member to its latching position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
81 words
In a shipping rack as set forth in claim 10, in which the enlarged end on the upper member is of substantially the same width as the upper notch in the end bar, and the enlarged end on the lower member has diverging sides from a narrow top surface to a bottom surface that is wider than the width of the lower notch in the end bar, said depending lip being located within the enD bar beyond the notched edge thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
53 words
In a shipping rack as set forth in claim 10, including a pair of spaced parallel webs defining a central slot in the restraining bar, and a pair of opposed guide flanges spaced from each web to position the lower member and to position and guide the reciprocable movement of the upper 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) | 1976-07-09 | 1977-01-08 | 1977-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-09 | 1981-01-08 | 1981-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-09 | 1985-01-08 | 1985-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |