Modular system for assembling food service fixtures
US5513908A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 1994 |
| Grant date | May 7, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B77/02
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A modular system for assembling food service fixtures employs a plurality of leg assemblies each having a front leg, a rear member that can be selectively suspended at desired locations from a horizontal rail, and a substantially horizontal member extending between the rear member and front leg. Clips are used to removably secure shelves between the horizontal members of adjacent leg assemblies. A counter top extends from the back plane and is supported by the upper ends of the front legs. Each front leg includes a standardized set of fastening means for interchangeably fastening any of a plurality of alternative front members (doors, aprons, plate shelves, panels, etc.) between adjacent leg assemblies. In the preferred embodiment, the shelves are made of a plurality of wire rods. Upper and lower wire rods extend along the lateral edges of each shelf. Each clip has a slot for receiving the horizontal member of one of the leg assemblies, at least one J-shaped member for receiving and supporting the lower wire rod, and a tab for retaining the upper wire rod when the shelf is engaged to the clip.
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