2-piece ladder rack bracket
US6471171B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/655
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bracket system for attachment to a rail is disclosed. The bracket system includes a first bracket having a front portion, a first side portion, a second side portion opposite the first side portion, and a top portion. Each of the first and second side portions of the first bracket have a notch for securing the first bracket to the rail. The bracket system also includes a second bracket having a front portion, a first side portion, a second side portion opposite the first side portion, and a top portion. Each of the first and second side portions of the second bracket have a notch for securing the second bracket to the rail. The first side portion of the first and second brackets each have at least one slot, and the second side portion of the first and second brackets each have a tab. The at least one slot of the first bracket is configured to receive the tab of the second bracket when the second bracket is inverted and attached to the first bracket.
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