Corner structure for adjustable shelving (with opposed clamping members)
US4637323A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 1984 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B2/08
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shelving unit wherein each corner of the shelf has a platelike bracket rigidly associated therewith. A corner structure coacts between each bracket and a respective corner post, which post is preferably of tubular cross section and has dimplelike recesses formed therein at selected vertically spaced intervals. The corner structure employs a strap which surrounds the post and creates intimate clamping contact with the post over approximately one-half of the external periphery thereof. This strap also preferably has interior projections which engage the dimples on the post. The corner structure also employs a corner piece which is stationarily secured to the bracket. The corner piece includes a downwardly cantilevered wedge having a front surface for engaging the periphery of the post over approximately one-half the extent thereof. The wedge vertically slidably engages within a wedgelike slot formed between the strap and the post to effect clamping of the post between the strap and corner piece.
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