Corner structure for a modular shelf and method of making same
US4892044A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B9/05
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shelving system includes a generally rectangular planar shelf member with truncated corners and a removable corner structure is provided at each such corner for supporting the shelf on a vertical corner post. The corner structure has a non-corroding rigid insert for supporting the shelf, and a non-corroding housing member is integrally formed about the rigid insert. Each corner structure is adapted to be secured to one truncated corner by a clamping bar and screw fasteners, and a tapered bore in the corner structure cooperates with a complementary sleeve having a frustoconical outer surface to securely mount the corner structure on the vertical support member.
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