Support system with quick-adjust support assembly
US6017009A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B96/1466
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A shelf support system includes at least one support post (12), a tapered wedge member (20) located on the support post (12) and a supporting assembly (14). The supporting assembly (14) is structurally secured to a shelf frame (10) and includes a locking mechanism (18) rotatably supported by a collar (16). The locking mechanism (18) has a first position for press-fitting the wedge member (20) against the support posts (12) and a second position for allowing the shelf frame (10) to slide over the support post (12) and wedge member (20).
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