US3785502A
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Storage racks
Assignee: SPEEDRACK PRODUCTS GROUP Ltd
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Filing: 1972-05-01
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Granted: 1974-01-15
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Expires: 1992-05-01
Abstract
Abstract Storage racks including fore-and-aft aligned upright trusses extending upward from the floor and having vertical columns interconnected by spacers extending therebetween. A rear column extends to the floor, and a bottom member located adjacent the floor extends forward from the lower end thereof A front upright terminates short of the floor and is structurally interconnected with a depending strut which is disposed rearward thereof. Parallel vertical columns spaced laterally of the truss define a storage bay therebetween. The recessing at the front of the truss provides maneuvering room for lift trucks and thereby reduces the width requirements for service aisles.
Inventors
- 👤 A Konstant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:50
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G1/00; B65G1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
236 words
A storage rack adapted for installation upon a floor for service with power-driven lift equipment comprising an upright truss including a pair of parallel vertical members and a plurality of spacers extending therebetween and affixed thereto which space said vertical members a desired horizontal distance apart, said truss being located in a plane extending fore-and-aft with respect to the direction in which goods are supplied to said storage rack, with the rear vertical member extending to the floor and with the front vertical member terminating short of the floor a distance at least equal to one-half the fore-and-aft spacing between said vertical members, said truss including a bottom member located adjacent the floor which is affixed near the lower end of said rear vertical member and extends forward therefrom, said truss also including a strut member structurally interconnecting the lower end of said front vertical member and said bottom member, the lower end of said strut member being located rearward of a point of intersection between the floor and a line lying in the vertical plane of said truss which line extends diagonally rearward from said lower end of said front vertical member at an angle of about 20*, a pair of parallel vertical columns spaced laterally of said truss vertical members to define a storage bay therebetween, and means interconnecting said columns and said truss to maintain said lateral spacing which defines the storage bay.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
236 words
A storage rack adapted for installation upon a floor for service with power-driven lift equipment comprising an upright truss including a pair of parallel vertical members and a plurality of spacers extending therebetween and affixed thereto which space said vertical members a desired horizontal distance apart, said truss being located in a plane extending fore-and-aft with respect to the direction in which goods are supplied to said storage rack, with the rear vertical member extending to the floor and with the front vertical member terminating short of the floor a distance at least equal to one-half the fore-and-aft spacing between said vertical members, said truss including a bottom member located adjacent the floor which is affixed near the lower end of said rear vertical member and extends forward therefrom, said truss also including a strut member structurally interconnecting the lower end of said front vertical member and said bottom member, the lower end of said strut member being located rearward of a point of intersection between the floor and a line lying in the vertical plane of said truss which line extends diagonally rearward from said lower end of said front vertical member at an angle of about 20*, a pair of parallel vertical columns spaced laterally of said truss vertical members to define a storage bay therebetween, and means interconnecting said columns and said truss to maintain said lateral spacing which defines the storage bay.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A storage rack in accordanCe with claim 1 wherein at least one gusset plate is affixed to said strut member adjacent an end therof and is also affixed to another truss member to which said strut member is affixed at said end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
70 words
A storage rack in accordance with claim 1 wherein said bottom member is located to rest upon the floor and wherein said truss includes a brace that is rigidly affixed to said bottom member at a point forward of said rear upright but not greater than about three-fourths of said fore-and-aft spacing between said vertical members in said truss, said brace extending diagonally rearward and upward from said bottom member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
A storage rack in accordance with claim 1 wherein said bottom member is located so as to rest upon the floor, wherein said strut extends diagonally rearward from the lower end of said front vertical member, and wherein said truss includes a substantially vertical brace extending upward from said bottom member substantially vertically to said strut to which it is affixed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A storage rack in accordance with claim 4 wherein said truss also includes an additional rigid brace affixed to said strut and extending diagonally upward and rearward therefrom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A storage rack in accordance with claim 1 wherein said strut extends diagonally rearward from the lower end of said front vertical member to a location near the lower end of said rear vertical member to which it is affixed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
53 words
A storage rack in accordance with claim 1 wherein a horizontal member extends from said rear vertical member to the lower end of said front vertical member and wherein said strut extends substantially vertically from said horizontal member to the floor, the lower end of said strut being affixed to said bottom member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
55 words
A storage rack in accordance with claim 7 wherein said strut extends vertically upward to a location above the lower end of said front vertical member and wherein a load-bearing diagonal member extends between and is affixed to the lower end of said front vertical member and to said strut at a location vertically thereabove.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
207 words
A storage rack adapted for installation upon a floor for service with power-driven lift equipment and adapted for storing a plurality of superposed merchandise loads, which storage rack includes a plurality of vertical uprights arranged in at least two fore-and-aft extending rows, said rows of uprights being laterally spaced apart to define a storage bay between adjacent rows, load-supporting horizontal members connected to and supported by said uprights, at least the forwardmost two uprights in one of said rows being rigidly interconnected to form a truss wherein the rear upright extends to the floor and the front upright terminates a distance above the floor level at least about equal to one-half the fore-and-aft spacing between said vertical uprights, said truss including a horizontal structural member extending from said rear upright to said front upright and affixed at its ends thereto, said truss also including a generally vertical strut member extending from the floor to said horizontal structural member at a point substantially rearward of its connection to said front upright so as to provide an overhang, said front upright defining the most forward extension of said truss, and means affixed to and connecting said strut and said rear upright at a location near the lower end thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
207 words
A storage rack adapted for installation upon a floor for service with power-driven lift equipment and adapted for storing a plurality of superposed merchandise loads, which storage rack includes a plurality of vertical uprights arranged in at least two fore-and-aft extending rows, said rows of uprights being laterally spaced apart to define a storage bay between adjacent rows, load-supporting horizontal members connected to and supported by said uprights, at least the forwardmost two uprights in one of said rows being rigidly interconnected to form a truss wherein the rear upright extends to the floor and the front upright terminates a distance above the floor level at least about equal to one-half the fore-and-aft spacing between said vertical uprights, said truss including a horizontal structural member extending from said rear upright to said front upright and affixed at its ends thereto, said truss also including a generally vertical strut member extending from the floor to said horizontal structural member at a point substantially rearward of its connection to said front upright so as to provide an overhang, said front upright defining the most forward extension of said truss, and means affixed to and connecting said strut and said rear upright at a location near the lower end thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
59 words
A storage rack in accordance with claim 9 wherein said strut member is substantially parallel to said rear upright and spaced therefrom a distance equal to at least one-half the distance between said front and rear uprights in said truss, and wherein additional rigid bracing is provided extending between and affixed to said rear upright and said strut member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
A storage rack in accordance with claim 10 wherein a diagonal member extends between and is affixed to said front upright and to the upper end of said strut member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
51 words
A storage rack in accordance with claim 9 wherein said strut member is parallel to said front anD rear uprights and extends vertically upward above the lower end of said front upright and wherein a diagonal member interconnects the lower end of said front upright, said strut, and said rear upright.
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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) | 1977-01-14 | 1977-07-16 | 1978-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-14 | 1981-07-16 | 1982-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-14 | 1985-07-16 | 1986-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |