Apparatus for supporting or erecting structures
US4678152A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 1984 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B95/008
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
There is disclosed a bracket specially designed so that a panel fixed to the bracket can be easily and reliably engaged with the rail. A die cast bracket for use in supporting a panel has a first slot in a vertical edge and a second slot in a horizontal edge, and has a web located in a substantially vertical plane in use, the web having means whereby the panel can be fixed thereto. A kit for supporting a wall-supported item of furniture having vertical panels, the kit including at least one elongate support member, the elongate support member having a vertical web and a horizontal web, the horizontal web having a vertically downwardly extending flange and the vertical web having a horizontal extending flange, and the panel having or carrying a bracket or the like having one slot to receive the vertical flange and one slot to receive the horizontal flange when the panel is assembled to a horizontally-extending elongate support member. Brackets as disclosed are durable and allow panels to be hung and removed, without deterioration.
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