Removable conical corner structure for shelving
US4750626A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B57/265
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A corner structure, specifically for a shelving unit, which is formed by three one-piece members. The first member comprises a plastic sleeve having an external conical configuration, the sleeve being axially split throughout its length to facilitate elastic spreading so that it can be moved transversely into surrounding gripping engagement with a post. The second member involves a channel-like corner piece which is preferably welded directly to a shelf adjacent a corner thereof, this corner piece defining an arcuate channel which permits it to snugly embrace one side of the plastic sleeve. The third member comprises a strap which also has a channel adapted to embrace an opposite side of the plastic sleeve. The strap and corner piece having cooperating wedge structures which lockingly join the strap and corner piece together to effectively define a closed collar having an internal conical bore which is maintained in snug clamping engagement with the exterior conical surface of the plastic sleeve. The second and third members are held together solely by the wedged relationship created therebetween.
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