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Device for retaining panels

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-09-07
BROMER
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[0008] It is a further aim of the present invention to provide a rack for storing panels in which retaining members can be locked in place with a simple locking mechanism.

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Because the panels are leaning one against another, getting access to the panels placed at the rear generally involves moving all the panels in front, which increases manipulation time and effort as well as the risk of damaging one or several panels.
However, the locking mechanisms add a level of complexity to accessing the panels, and represent movable parts that can require maintenance or repairs.

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[0019] The present invention is an improvement of the rack disclosed in U.S. application Ser. No. 10 / 798,452 filed Mar. 12, 2004 by the applicants of the present application, which is incorporated herein by reference.

[0020] Referring to FIG. 3, a preferred embodiment of a rack for holding panels 11 such as glass sheets or sealed glass panel units is generally indicated at 10. The rack 10 comprises a base 12 supported by four (4) vertical posts 14. The vertical posts 14 are preferably tubular members having a square cross-section. Loop members 16 are provided under the base 12 to be engaged by a fork of a lift truck such as to ease the handling of the rack 10. Two (2) of the vertical posts 14, located at the rear side of the base 12, support a rear structure 18 extending vertically from the base 12.

[0021] The rear structure 18 comprises first, second and third horizontal bars 19,20,21 as well as a vertical plate 28, which all extend between the rear vertical posts 14. The horizonta...

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Abstract

A rack for storing at least one panel, comprising a base having a top surface, a rear structure vertically extending from the base, at least one support in at least one of the top surface of the base and the rear structure for supporting the panel in a vertical position, and at least one arm including a connecting member connecting the arm to the rear structure, a retaining member engaging a top edge of the panel to retain the panel in the vertical position, and a flexible portion between the connecting member and the retaining member. A method using the rack defined hereinbefore. Said improved rack and method allow easy access to a desired panel.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to cases or racks for storing panels, particularly glass panels. The invention also relates to a method for storing said panels. [0003] 2. Background Art [0004] Racks for glass panels usually receive the panels leaning against one another in a near-vertical fashion. FIG. 1 illustrates an A-frame and FIG. 2 a L-frame, both of which are well known. When these frames are used with different sized panels, the larger panels are usually placed first against the frame, with progressively smaller panels in front. Because the panels are leaning one against another, getting access to the panels placed at the rear generally involves moving all the panels in front, which increases manipulation time and effort as well as the risk of damaging one or several panels. [0005] U.S. application Ser. No. 10 / 798,452 filed Mar. 12, 2004 by the applicants of the present application discloses a rack for holding...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G19/08
CPCA47F7/0042B65D85/48B65G49/062E06B3/67365
Inventor MERCURE, ROGERRAYNAULD, ROGER
Owner BROMER
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