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Twist Lock System for Storage Systems

a storage system and twist lock technology, applied in the direction of show hangers, show shelves, show stands, etc., can solve the problems of not providing for a wall type display, not providing for a method of holding individual items, design is permanently attached to the wall, etc., and achieves rapid assembly and disassembly. , high support strength

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-06-09
DROBOT
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[0015]A new method of creating a shelving system is disclosed which utilizes vertical supports in a flexible method of positioning horizontal supports. The method of installing the supports is a twisting “T” slot design which firmly locks the s...

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Unfortunately, this system does not provide for a wall type of display, nor does it provide for a method of holding individual items.
Although this may have some advantage in strength over other designs at the time of filing, the design is permanently attached to the wall and is not generally considered re-locatable.
However, the system requires vertical supports not attached to the wall, has many un-needed parts, and is over complicated.
Re-configuring the shelving system is not convenient, nor can it be done rapidly.
However, the vertical supports lack in the ability to allow the rods to be placed in vertical positions incrementally, which provide important flexibility in actual use and personal customization.
Also, the horizontal rods need to be welded into the vertical support for support strength, further restricting any ability for customization or adapting the storage to a particular need.
It is merely engaged by gravity, and therefore cannot be installed at any angle or attached to a horizontal surface such as a ceiling.

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[0023]FIG. 1 shows a general embodiment of the present invention where it is used for storage as a wine rack. Vertical support columns 101 are mounted on a wall or other vertical surface that can be used for storage. A triple neck arm 102a with triple base arm 102b, a double neck arm 103a with a double neck base arm 103b, and a single neck arm 104a with a single base arm 104b are shown. All of the arms are re-locatable on the vertical support columns 101 as will be discussed in the next figure. An ID tag with a swivel feature may be used to identify items being stored or mounted on the vertical support columns 101. An angle arm 106 with a different design to support items is shown. Soft elastomer pads 107a,b,c are optionally added to any of the arms to provide gentle support and a security grip for items being displayed or stored, and to prevent damage to delicate items such as glass which can slip off of the support.

[0024]The vertical support columns are to be mounted to the wall o...

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Abstract

A new method of creating a shelving system is disclosed which utilizes vertical supports in a flexible method of positioning horizontal supports. The method of installing the supports is a twisting “T” slot design which firmly locks the support in place in a manner that provides a high support strength. The supports may be installed in a variety of incremental positions rapidly, and is useful for permanent storage or for displays of items which involve rapid assembly and disassembly.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not applicable.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable.REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING[0003]Not applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004](1) Field of the Invention[0005]This invention is directed to vertical wall type modular storage systems where a flexible and relocatable storage shelving system is desirable. Also, the present invention is directed to a simplified method of adjusting horizontal shelving where shelves are rapidly and simply relocated to a new height. Additionally, the present invention provides for new types of shelving or item holders to be rapidly installed in vertical holding supports quickly and conveniently so that a display may be readily assembled, disassembled, or changed.[0006](2) Description of Related Art[0007]An important and desirable shelving display is in a commercial setting where a display booth is quickly brought to a loc...

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IPC IPC(8): A47F5/00A47B73/00A47F7/00A47G29/00A47B65/00
CPCA47B57/562A47F5/0853A47B81/007A47B73/00
Inventor DROBOT, MICHAEL J.BOUTSAYAPHAT, JASON C.BELOGH, ADAM
Owner DROBOT
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