Custom hanging rack with interchangeable support hooks and method therefor
US5147050A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 1991 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B5/082
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is a support rack for transporting workpieces through electrostatic coating operations. The support rack includes hollow, horizontally mounted crossbars having open ends into which support hooks formed of bent rod stock are detachably engaged. The support hooks include a workpiece engaging portion upon which workpieces are supported and a crossbar engaging portion which engages with a crossbar. Each crossbar includes inwardly extending indentations in proximity with the open ends which engage with a complementary bend formed in the crossbar engaging portion of the support hook to secure the support hook within the crossbar.
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