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US3766863A
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Display apparatus
Assignee: Cornelius Co
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Filing: 1972-03-31
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Granted: 1973-10-23
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Expires: 1992-03-31
Abstract
Abstract A display apparatus for stacking goods, such as cartons, beverage containers, etc., includes a vertically extending frame that is defined by two vertical side structures having a plurality of generally horizontal support members. The two side structures are interconnected by bracing means, and a plurality of shelves extend between the two vertical side structures to accomodate stacked goods. Each shelf is generally rectangular in plan form, with the corners thereof being cut off so that the edge portions of the shelf may be folded. Two edge portions are adapted to be mounted on the horizontal support means, with each edge portion being folded about three generally parallel lines so as to form a U-shaped clip portion substantially corresponding to the cross-section of the associated horizontal support members. The clip portions of the shelf are snapped into place onto the horizontal support members. The other two opposed side edge portions are folded about two generally parallel lines so as to form reinforcing beam members to provide additional rigidity to the span of the shelf structure, and to provide a surface for pricing or labeling. Assembly and disassembly of the display apparatus may be readily accomplished in a very short period of time, since there is no requirement for bolting each shelf to the frame structure.
Inventors
- 👤 G Swick
- 👤 E Danielson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:02
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/10; A47B; A47B47/00; A47B47/02; A47B47/021; A47B47/028; A47B57/00; A47B57/30; A47B57/36; A47B57/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
442 words
A display shelf apparatus which may be quickly assembled and disassembled comprising: a first vertically extending side structure including a pair of vertically extending, spaced rods interconnected by a plurality of horizontal support members; a second vertically extending side structure including a pair of vertically extending, spaced rOds interconnected by a plurality of horizontal support members, said first and second vertically extending side structures being disposed in opposed relationship and having a corresponding number of horizontal support members that are likewise disposed in opposed relationship; one pair of diagonal bracing means comprising a first diagonal bracing means releasably connected at one of its ends to the upper end of one rod of said first side structure and releasably connected at its opposite end adjacent the lower end of the opposed rod of said second side structure, and a second diagonal bracing means releasably connected at one of its ends to the upper end of one rod of said second side structure and releasably connected at its opposite end adjacent the lower end of the opposed rod of said first side structure; and a plurality of shelves interconnecting opposed horizontal support members of said first and second side structure, each shelf being generally rectangular in plan form and having the corners thereof cut-off at an angle, two side edge portions of each shelf being folded about two generally parallel lines to define beam reinforcing members substantially spanning the length between said horizontal support members and extending perpendicular to the plane of the shelf member, and each of the other two opposed side edge portions of said shelf being folded about three generally parallel lines to form a U-shaped clip portion disposed above the plane of said shelf, and said Ushaped clip portion corresponding in cross-section to the cross-section of said horizontal support member, said shelf being secured to each of said vertical side structures by an interference fit between the respective U-shaped clip portion of the shelf and the associated horizontal support member so as to be releasably engaged with the respective horizontal support member thereof, each interference fit extending along the length of the interconnection of the horizontal support member and the U-shaped clip portion of the shelf and being operative to support said shelf and in addition to provide a bracing means to restrain racking of the display apparatus in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the restraining force of said first and second diagonal bracing means such that diagonal bracing means are not required between the respective rods of each said side structure thereby enabling unrestricted access to the shelves of the display apparatus between the horizontal support members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
442 words
A display shelf apparatus which may be quickly assembled and disassembled comprising: a first vertically extending side structure including a pair of vertically extending, spaced rods interconnected by a plurality of horizontal support members; a second vertically extending side structure including a pair of vertically extending, spaced rOds interconnected by a plurality of horizontal support members, said first and second vertically extending side structures being disposed in opposed relationship and having a corresponding number of horizontal support members that are likewise disposed in opposed relationship; one pair of diagonal bracing means comprising a first diagonal bracing means releasably connected at one of its ends to the upper end of one rod of said first side structure and releasably connected at its opposite end adjacent the lower end of the opposed rod of said second side structure, and a second diagonal bracing means releasably connected at one of its ends to the upper end of one rod of said second side structure and releasably connected at its opposite end adjacent the lower end of the opposed rod of said first side structure; and a plurality of shelves interconnecting opposed horizontal support members of said first and second side structure, each shelf being generally rectangular in plan form and having the corners thereof cut-off at an angle, two side edge portions of each shelf being folded about two generally parallel lines to define beam reinforcing members substantially spanning the length between said horizontal support members and extending perpendicular to the plane of the shelf member, and each of the other two opposed side edge portions of said shelf being folded about three generally parallel lines to form a U-shaped clip portion disposed above the plane of said shelf, and said Ushaped clip portion corresponding in cross-section to the cross-section of said horizontal support member, said shelf being secured to each of said vertical side structures by an interference fit between the respective U-shaped clip portion of the shelf and the associated horizontal support member so as to be releasably engaged with the respective horizontal support member thereof, each interference fit extending along the length of the interconnection of the horizontal support member and the U-shaped clip portion of the shelf and being operative to support said shelf and in addition to provide a bracing means to restrain racking of the display apparatus in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the restraining force of said first and second diagonal bracing means such that diagonal bracing means are not required between the respective rods of each said side structure thereby enabling unrestricted access to the shelves of the display apparatus between the horizontal support members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A display apparatus as in claim 1 wherein the cross-sections of the clip portions of the shelf and the cross-section of the associated horizontal support members are square.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A display apparatus as in claim 1 wherein one of said beam reinforcing members extend above the plane of the shelf whereas the other beam member extends below the plane of the shelf.
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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) | 1976-10-22 | 1977-04-23 | 1977-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-22 | 1981-04-23 | 1981-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-22 | 1985-04-23 | 1985-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |