Device for securing horizontal brackets on a verticle upright incorporating a rack
US5806820A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B7/22
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for securing brackets on an upright member wherein the upright member includes two spaced flanges having ends bent inwardly to form curved end portions defining an opening therebetween. Each curved end portion includes a series of notches forming a rack over the length of the upright member. At least one bracket is provided which includes opposite end spaced retaining members which cooperate with the curved end portions, the notches and the continuous opening of the upright to retain the at least one bracket to the upright member.
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