Storage bin for use with shelving system
US7325697B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D25/06
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shelving system has a plurality of shelves, with each shelf having a plurality of intersecting wire rods. The shelving system also has a plurality of posts connected to the shelves and separating the shelves. A storage bin is adapted for use with the shelving system. The storage bin has a bottom wall, at least one side wall, an interior space enclosed by the at least one side wall and the bottom wall, and a plurality of rails provided on the bottom surface of the bottom wall. Each rail has a groove, with the groove of each of the rails aligned to form a row of grooves. The storage bin is seated on one of the shelves, with one of the wire rods in the one of the shelves positioned in the row of grooves to maintain the storage bin at a desired position on the shelf.
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