Frangible rack system for a tool chest

Details Frangible rack system for a tool chest Frangible rack system for a tool chest

1997-07-21

1999-03-23

Johnson, Blair M.

Supports: racks

Special article

Article includes elongated portion

211175, 211184, A47F 104

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058847820

ABSTRACT:
A length adjustable rack for organizing and holding tools in a tool chest drawer. The rack is comprised of an elongated base member and a vertically upstanding body extending from the base member over substantially an entire length thereof. The body has at least one upwardly facing recess defined along a portion of its length. An end cap configured for attachment to the body is provided on an end thereof. Further, a frangible shear section is provided along a portion of the elongated body and the elongated base member. A key member formed on the end of the body is provided and configured for securing the end to the end cap. At least one additional key member is provided adjacent to the frangible shear section, and the additional key member is exposed for engagement with a locking portion of the end cap when the adjustable rack is flexed at the shear section and an excess portion of the length is removed.

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Snap-On Tools Catalog, 1995, p. 37.

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