Supports: racks – Tray – Terraced
Patent
1999-03-01
2000-08-22
Stodola, Daniel P.
Supports: racks
Tray
Terraced
211195, 280 793, 280651, A47F 314, B62B 112
Patent
active
061057975
DESCRIPTION:
BRIEF SUMMARY
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a stand assembly and in one preferred aspect relates to a stand assembly suitable for displaying and holding trays or shelves for supporting plants, wine bottles, books, store merchandise etc.
BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION
Numerous types of display assemblies have been proposed for merchandise. However, in the case of stands for plants, particularly display stands, the plants should be displayed in such a way that the different tiers of plants receive adequate lighting. Furthermore, it is important that the stand may be easily moved from place to place and that it can fit through narrow openings if it is necessary to move the stand around a premises or plant nursery. Thus it is preferable that the stand be foldable to ensure that its dimensions can be compressed in order to allow it to be moved through narrow apertures.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This invention provides a stand assembly, which comprises: wherein each platform is rotatably attached to the framework in such a manner that the rotatably attached framework produces a stable level condition in each of the platforms.
Accordingly, in one particularly preferred embodiment, the invention provides an adjustable stand assembly for mounting one or a plurality of stand platforms in a variety of aspect positions, said assembly including a base and an upwardly extending generally open framework for mounting said platforms wherein said base is adapted for generally horizontal placement on level ground and includes two substantially parallel spaced apart sides, said open framework includes two spaced apart side strut assemblies each strut assembly comprising a forward strut and a pair of telescopically cooperative rearward struts wherein said forward strut is pivotally engaged at or near a first end of a first side of said base and the internal rearward strut of said rearward strut pair is pivotally engaged away from said first end of said first base side wherein said forward strut and rearward external strut are bridged by one or a plurality of pivotally fixed transverse supports being adapted to engage said platform or platforms such that the telescopic adjustment of said rearward strut pair provides a coordinated adjustment of the angle of inclination of said platforms wherein said angle of inclination can be maintained substantially as the framework is pivoted relative to said base .
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
One embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view from one side and to the rear of the stand assembly according to the invention;
FIG. 2 is a front view of the stand assembly shown in FIG. 1;
FIGS. 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D and 3E show differing platforms and how they it to the stand assembly; and
FIGS. 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D and 4E correspond to FIGS. 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D and 3E (in part).
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Preferably the base comprises a square or rectangular base frame, for example, a substantially flat 4-sided frame preferably supported by castors.
Preferably near one side of the base frame, for example, a longer side, is located an upwardly extending framework adapted to rotate from a substantially upright position to a substantially squat position.
The framework is preferably constructed from a frontward (as seen in use) strut and a substantially parallel rearward strut. The struts are preferably joined by a plurality of substantially parallel, substantially horizontal supports, each support being attached rotatably to its corresponding strut.
The framework is preferably supported by a prop member which preferably extends downwardly to the base frame and may be altered in a position with respect to the base frame, whereby the angular presentation of the framework may be selected.
Preferably the rotatable attachment of each rearward strut to the base frame is by means of a slot in the base frame allowing the framework sufficient slop in its movement to simplify rotation at other attachment points.
The trays may be shaped to hold o
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Stodola Daniel P.
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