Patent · US Expired

Lightweight rack

US5833329A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 3, 1996
Grant dateNov 10, 1998
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Expiry dateOct 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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