Connector assembly for a storage rack
US4236642A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 2, 1978 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/346
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A connector assembly for connecting adjacent horizontal beams of a storage rack to an imperforate post substantially without permanently deforming and damaging the imperforate post. The connector assembly includes a pair of connectors that have support plates which are welded or otherwise secured to the beams and interlockingly engageable fingers that substantially prevent the connector assembly from being pulled apart when the beams are under load. A supplementary fastener connects the support plates and firmly clamps the connector assembly to the post.
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