Collapsible rack for books, tapes, compact discs and the like
US5035332A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B12/42
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A collapsible rack for holding books, tapes, compact discs and the like, includes a first end panel having at least two sockets formed therein; a second end panel having at least two sockets formed therein; each socket including an aperture and a slot in communication with the aperture; at least two cross members extending between the end panels and securing the end panels together; each of the cross members having a first end extending through an aperture of the first end panel and a second end extending through an aperture of the second end panel; each end of each cross member having a securing tab for insertion through one slot when the end is inserted through the aperture in communication with the slot, and stops for limiting the extent of travel of the securing tab through the slot; and a portion of each end panel surrounding each aperture having a predetermined thickness such that rotation of any cross member in one the aperture, once the securing tab at one end of the cross member has been inserted through the slot in communication with the aperture, results in releasably locking the end of the cross member to the end panel with a tightening fit.
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