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Apparatus for supporting or erecting structures

US4678152A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 21, 1984
Grant dateJul 7, 1987
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Expiry dateSep 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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