Supports: racks – Special article – Book support type
Reexamination Certificate
2001-01-02
2002-08-06
Gibson, Jr., Robert W (Department: 3634)
Supports: racks
Special article
Book support type
C211S050000, CD19S090000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06427851
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a rack, and more particularly to a rack having a configuration for allowing a number of racks to be stacked together.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Various kinds of typical racks have been widely developed and used. U.S. Pat. No. 2,691,447 to Schiffer discloses one of the typical racks. The typical racks occupy a large volume and may not be stacked together for reducing the packing size, such that the racks are not good for transportation and storing purposes.
The present invention has arisen to mitigate and/or obviate the afore-described disadvantages of the conventional racks.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The primary objective of the present invention is to provide a rack including a configuration for allowing a number of racks to be stacked together and for facilitating the storing and transportation of the racks.
In accordance with one aspect of the invention, there is provided a rack comprising a body including a front and lower portion having a horizontal board provided therein, and including a rear and upper portion having a vertical panel provided therein, and including at least two plates coupled between the horizontal board and the vertical panel of the body. The books, the files or the documents received in the body may be engaged with the horizontal board and may thus force and support the body in the erect working position. Two or more racks may be stacked together to form a compact packing or packaging configuration that is good for storing and transportation purposes.
The body includes an upper and front portion having a cut-off opening formed therein, and includes a rear and lower portion having a cut-off opening formed therein for further reducing the packing size of the racks.
A stand is further provided and disposed in the rear and lower cut-off opening of the body and engaged with the body for supporting the body in an erect working position.
The body includes an intermediate plate, the stand is secured to the intermediate plate. The stand is U-shaped having two ends engaged in the intermediate plate. The plates each includes a horizontal rear and upper portion and an inclined front portion. It is preferable that the intermediate plate includes two hubs for receiving or for engaging with the ends of the stand, with such as a force-fitted engagement, and for supporting the rack in the erect working position.
Further objectives and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from a careful reading of a detailed description provided hereinbelow, with appropriate reference to accompanying drawings.
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Baxley Charles E.
Gibson, Jr. Robert W
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