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Retention arm for gear racks

US6439397B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 6, 2000
Grant dateAug 27, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S224/924
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rack arm rotatably mounts to a cross bar of a rack system. Multiple cross sectional shape cross bars are accommodated, enabling use with different rack styles. The rack arm rotates into position to engage an item of gear placed in the rack for securing the gear item to the rack.

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