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Storage retrieval system

US5431493A · kind A · utility

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11References
3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 3, 1993
Grant dateJul 11, 1995
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G1/127
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A storage system for vertical and horizontal storage of hangered apparel includes first and second chains having inwardly directed pins. Rods for mounting on the pins include a first fixed end have a bore to mount on one pin and a second retractable end having a bore to mount on the second pin. An actuator tube is mounted over the second end of the rod and is affixed to the sliding retractable end by pins extending through slots in the rod. When the actuator tube is slid inwardly, the end is retracted so that the rod can be mounted first on the one pin on the fixed end and then positioned over the second pin. The actuator is then slid outwardly to mount the rod. A spring biases the retractable end outward.

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