Holder for screws, bolts, nuts and washers
US5228582A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25H3/04
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vertically oriented, peripherally defined, and rotatably mounted column defines a plurality of spaced sets of similar spaced holes to receive and support the shanks of elongate fasteners. The column carries, between sets of spaced holes, a plurality of "L" shaped brackets, each having upturned support arms spaced radially outward from the column to receive and support a plurality of annular washers or nuts thereon. The column is rotatably mounted on a bracket for support on either horizontal or vertical surfaces. The column supports fasteners for sorting, display, and storage and may be used as a merchandising container for such products. A second species provides a plurality of cylinders that are rotatably supported in spaced circular array on a medial stand that provides additional means for storage of a stock of fastening devices. A third species provides a column formed with a polygonal cross-section by a plurality of planar panels removably carried in a supporting frame so that the panels may be individually placed and removed while carrying fasteners.
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