Lightweight rack
US5833329A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B96/06
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A lightweight rack structure is provided for use in a space station. The rack includes a deployable/folding rigid front frame including two side rails and upper and lower cross members connected to the two side rails. A flexible shell is connected to the front frame. The shell includes an upper wall portion, a lower wall portion, a pair of side wall portions and a rear wall portion. Support members are provided to support the flexible shell in a deployed position.
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