Patent · US Expired

Stackable collapsible shipping rack

US4258631A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 11, 1979
Grant dateMar 31, 1981
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 11, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2519/00975
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A collapsible shipping rack with removable shelves being sized and configured for having one rack on top of another similar rack when the rack is in either the upright and collapsed position respectively. The rack includes a base, a plurality of substantially identical, normally upright legs connected to the base and each leg including a bottom section with positioning means, a middle section having at least one hinge means, and a top section having positioning means for compatible mating engagement with the bottom section positioning means. Additionally, a plurality of substantially parallel guide means are provided which span the legs for supporting the shelves.

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