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Support system with quick-adjust support assembly

US6017009A · kind A · utility

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67Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 11, 1998
Grant dateJan 25, 2000
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Expiry dateMar 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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