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Shelf positioning mechanism for sectional rack

US6748878B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 2002
Grant dateJun 15, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47B57/265
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A shelf positioning mechanism for sectional rack constructed particularly from vertical posts having spaced horizontal annular grooves and horizontal shelves mainly includes a positioning member fitted between a short sleeve provided at each corner of the shelf and a connecting member configured to attach to the vertical post at the annular groove. The positioning member has downward and outward inclined inner wall surface that applies a clamping force on a downward and outward inclined outer wall surface of the connecting member for the latter to securely attach to the vertical post, and has a straight outer wall surface to tightly bear against a straight inner wall surface of the short sleeve for the shelf to be selectively turned upside down when it is assembled to the vertical posts.

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