U.S. patent application number 10/733709 was filed with the patent office on 2005-06-16 for versatile display rack.
Invention is credited to Sung, Robbin.
Application Number | 20050127018 10/733709 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 34653168 |
Filed Date | 2005-06-16 |
United States Patent
Application |
20050127018 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Sung, Robbin |
June 16, 2005 |
Versatile display rack
Abstract
A display rack having a pair of side posts joined by a top
support bar and supported by a base member. Each side post having a
channel formed therethrough and divided into an upper channel and
lower channel by a bridge. One or more height adjustable side
support clamp being attached to each side post through the
corresponding channel, and each support clamp being formed and
positioned so that a pair of opposed support clamps on the side
posts can hold one or more support bars therebetween. The display
rack further comprising one or more height adjustable display bars
placed between the side posts. The display bar having a plurality
of slots for receiving a supporting arm of a display structure such
as hanging bars and shelves.
Inventors: |
Sung, Robbin; (Los Angeles,
CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Jerry H. Noh
Suite 2741
3435 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles
CA
90010
US
|
Family ID: |
34653168 |
Appl. No.: |
10/733709 |
Filed: |
December 11, 2003 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
211/206 ;
211/189; 211/207 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47F 5/137 20130101;
A47F 5/0838 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
211/206 ;
211/189; 211/207 |
International
Class: |
A47F 005/00 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A versatile display rack comprising: a first side post and a
second side post, each side post having an elongated channel formed
therethrough, each side post having an upper end and a lower end; a
top frame bar connecting said side posts near said upper ends of
each side post; a bottom frame bar connecting said side posts near
said lower ends of each side post; and, a base member disposed
below the side posts.
2. The versatile display rack as described in claim 1, wherein each
side post has a bridge formed thereon dividing each elongated
channel into an upper channel and a lower channel.
3. The versatile display rack as described in claim 1 further
comprising at least one slot formed on the upper end of each side
post.
4. The versatile display rack as described in claim 1 further
comprising a display bar disposed between said side posts, said
display bar having an end extending through said corresponding
channel of each side post.
5. The versatile display rack as described in claim 4 wherein said
display bar has a plurality of slots for receiving a supporting arm
therein.
6. The versatile display rack as described in claim 1 further
comprising a removeable side support clamp mounted on each side
post through said channel, each support clamp having an inner plate
and an outer plate, each inner plate having a plurality of slots
formed thereon, said slots and support clamps being formed and
positioned for holding one or more support bars between said
support clamps with each end of said support bar being received
into a corresponding slot of a corresponding inner plate.
7. The versatile display rack as described in claim 6 further
comprising one or more support bars disposed between said support
clamps.
8. The versatile display rack as described in claim 7, wherein each
support bar has a plurality of slots for receiving a supporting arm
therein.
9. The versatile display rack as described in claim 6 wherein said
outer plate of each support clamp has an outward protrusion having
a hole therethough for removeably receiving a display arm
therein.
10. The versatile display rack as described in claim 1 wherein the
base member comprises a pair of elongated support members.
11. A versatile display rack comprising: a first side post and a
second side post, each side post having an elongated channel formed
therethrough, each side post having an upper end and a lower end; a
top frame bar connecting said side posts near said upper ends of
each side post; a base member disposed near the lower ends of said
side posts; and, a removeable side support clamp mounted on each
side post through said channel, each support clamp having an inner
plate and an outer plate, each inner plate having a plurality of
slots formed thereon, said slots and support clamps being formed
and positioned for holding one or more support bars between said
support clamps with each end of said support bar being received
into a corresponding slot of a corresponding inner plate.
12. The versatile display rack as described in claim 11 further
comprising one or more support bars disposed between said support
clamps.
13. The versatile display rack as described in claim 12, wherein
each support bar has a plurality of slots for receiving a
supporting arm therein.
14. The versatile display rack as described in claim 11 wherein
said outer plate of each support clamp has an outward protrusion
having a hole therethough for removeably receiving a display arm
therein.
15. The versatile display rack as described in claim 11, wherein
each side post has a bridge formed thereon dividing each elongated
channel into an upper channel and a lower channel.
16. The versatile display rack as described in claim 11 further
comprising at least one slot formed on the upper end of each side
post.
17. The versatile display rack as described in claim 11 further
comprising a display bar disposed between said side posts, said
display bar having an end extending through said corresponding
channel of each side post.
18. The versatile display rack as described in claim 17 wherein
said display bar has a plurality of slots for receiving a
supporting arm therein.
19. The versatile display rack as described in claim 11 wherein
said base member comprises a bottom frame bar joining the lower
ends of each side post and a pair of elongated support members.
20. A versatile display rack comprising: a first side post and a
second side post, each side post having an elongated channel formed
therethrough, each side post having an upper end and a lower end; a
top frame bar connecting said side posts near said upper ends of
each side post; a base member disposed near the lower ends of said
side posts, said base member comprising a bottom frame bar joining
the lower ends of each side post and a pair of elongated support
members; and, a display bar disposed between said side posts, said
display bar having an end extending through said corresponding
channel of each side post.
21. The versatile display rack as described in claim 20 wherein
said display bar has a plurality of slots for receiving a
supporting arm therein.
22. The versatile display rack as described in claim 20 further
comprising a removeable side support clamp mounted on each side
post through said channel, each support clamp having an inner plate
and an outer plate, each inner plate having a plurality of slots
formed thereon, said slots and support clamps being formed and
positioned for holding one or more support bars between said
support clamps with each end of said support bar being received
into a corresponding slot of a corresponding inner plate.
23. The versatile display rack as described in claim 22 further
comprising one or more support bars disposed between said support
clamps.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] This invention relates to display structures. More
particularly, the present invention relates to a versatile display
rack for hanging miscellaneous items thereon.
[0003] 2. Description of Prior Art
[0004] There are many styles of display racks and devices for
hanging miscellaneous items such as clothing, hats, accessories,
and bags. One type of conventional display rack has two or more
dual columned side posts connected by a plurality of horizontal
bars. One such type of rack is taught in U.S. Pat. No. 6,029,833
issued to Yeh. This type of display rack has a base member
connected below each of the side posts for providing balance and
support. Also, there are slots, notches, and bars in predetermined
levels placed throughout the height of the object so that the user
can fit display arms on the desired level. A disadvantage of this
rack is that all of the parts are pre-formed for mounting various
display arms in fixed heights and at fixed positions. Other types
of display racks utilize telescopic side posts and bars with clips
for adjusting the height of the display rack or display arms. None
of the prior art teaches the display rack as taught by the present
invention.
[0005] It is a primary objective of the present invention to
provide a versatile display rack which has easily height adjustable
displaying members for displaying items. It is another objective of
the present invention to provide a display rack on which multiple
display items can be hung from the front, back, and sides of the
display rack at multiple heights and positions.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] The present invention is contrived to overcome the
conventional disadvantages. As shown in FIGS. 1 through 5, the
display rack comprises a pair of side posts joined by a top support
bar and supported by a base member. Each side post has a channel
formed therethrough and is divided into an upper channel and lower
channel by a bridge. At least one slot is formed on the upper end
of each side post. Additionally, one or more side support clamps
can be attached to each side post through the corresponding
channel, and each side support clamp is formed to be adjustable in
its position along the corresponding channel. Each support clamp is
also formed and positioned so that a pair of opposed support clamps
on the side posts can hold one or more support bars therebetween.
The display rack can further comprise one or more display bars
placed between the side posts. Depending on the embodiment, the
display bars can be attached alone on the side posts or in
conjunction with the side support clamps. The display bar's
placement along the height of the side posts can be varied, and
furthermore, the display bar is formed to be removable. The display
bar has a plurality of slots for receiving a supporting arm of a
display structure such as hanging bars and shelves.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the display rack according
to the present invention shown without any display bar or support
clamp;
[0008] FIG. 2 is a view of a section of an embodiment of the
display rack having a pair of support clamps having a pair of
support bars;
[0009] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 2 cut along the
4--4 line;
[0010] FIG. 4 is a view of a section of the present invention
showing a support clamp having a display arm received thereto;
[0011] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a section of an embodiment
of the present embodiment having a display bar.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0012] With reference to the accompanying drawings, a display rack
10 for hanging miscellaneous items thereon according to the present
invention will now be described. The display rack 10 comprises a
first side post 15 and a second side post 20. Each side post 15, 20
has an elongated channel formed therethrough, and each side post
15, 20 has an upper end and a lower end. As shown in FIG. 1, the
display rack has a top frame bar 22 connecting the side posts near
the upper ends of each side post 15, 20, and a base member 25
placed near the lower ends of the side posts 15, 20 provides
support to the display rack 10. The embodiment illustrated in FIG.
1 shows a base member 25 having a bottom frame bar 28 connecting
the side posts 15, 20 near the lower ends and a pair of elongated
support members 30 extending from below the side posts 15, 20.
[0013] The embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1 also has a bridge 31
formed on each side post 15, 20 which divides each elongated
channel into an upper channel and a lower channel. Additionally,
there is at least one slot 34 formed on the upper end of each side
post 15, 20.
[0014] FIGS. 2 to 4 show a display rack 10 having a side support
clamp 35 mounted on each side post 15, 20 through the corresponding
channel. Each support clamp 35 has an inner plate 37 and an outer
plate 38 which is joined to clamp onto a corresponding side post
15, 20. In the embodiment as shown in FIG. 3, the inner plate 37
has a threaded bore which receives a threaded member protruding
from the outer plate 38 for tight engagement of the inner and outer
plates 37, 38. Each inner plate 37 has a plurality of slots 40
formed thereon, and the slots 40 and support clamps 35 are formed
and positioned for holding one or more support bars 43 between the
support clamps 35 with each end of the support bar 43 being
received into a corresponding slot 40 of a corresponding inner
plate 37 as shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 2 further shows the display rack
having a pair of support bars 43 placed between the support clamps
35, and each support bar 43 has a plurality of slots 46 which are
formed for receiving the supporting arms 49 of a display device as
shown in FIG. 2. The outer plate 38 of each support clamp 35 can
have an outward protrusion 50 having a hole 52 therethough for
removeably receiving a display arm 53 therein as shown in FIG. 4.
FIG. 3 illustrates an embodiment of the structure of the outward
protrusion 50 for holding a display arm 53 thereon. As shown in
FIG. 3, the outward protrusion has an outer end having a threaded
bore leading into the hole 52 formed through the protrusion 50. An
end piece 57 having a threaded protrusion twistably engages with
the outward protrusion 50 such that the threaded protrusion of the
end piece 57 can enter into the hole 52 through the threaded bore
as the end piece 57 is tightened onto the outward protrusion
50.
[0015] The versatile display rack can further comprise a display
bar 60 placed between the side posts 15, 20 as shown in FIG. 5. As
shown, the display bar 60 has an end extending through the
corresponding channel of each side post 15, 20. The display bar 60
has a pair of connection members 65 for removeable connection to
each side post 15, 20 so that the height of the placement of the
display bar 60 can be varied along the side posts 15, 20. As shown
in FIG. 5, each connection member 65 has an outer plate 68 and an
inner plate 70 which can be moved together to clamp onto a side
post placed therebetween. The display bar 60 further has a
plurality of slots 70 for receiving a supporting arm 80 of a
display structure 85 therein.
[0016] In use, the display rack is extremely versatile. The one or
more slots formed at the upper end of each side post can hold a
mirror therebetween or a display bar for further attachment of
display arms thereon. In addition a plurality of side support
clamps 35 can be mounted on each side post 15, 20 as desired
through the corresponding channel. Each side support clamp 35 can
be varied in height throughout each side post according to the
desired height requirements of the user. One or more support bars
43 can be placed between each pair of opposed support clamps 35 as
desired. Each support bar 43 has a plurality of slots 46 which are
formed for receiving the supporting arms 49 of a display device
which can range from hanging bars to shelves. The supporting arms
49 can hang from the support bars 43 frontward, backward, or
sideward relative to the display rack. The display rack can further
comprise one or more display bars 60 placed between the side posts
15, 20 as shown in FIG. 5. The display bars 60 can be used by
themselves on the side posts or in conjunction with the side
support clamps 35 according to the preference of the user. The
display bar 60 is versatile in that its height can be varied along
the side posts 15, 20 and furthermore, the display bar 60 can be
removed if necessary. The display bar 60 further has a plurality of
slots 70 for receiving a supporting arm 80 of a display structure
85 ranging from hanging bars to shelves.
[0017] Although a preferred embodiment of the invention has been
described and illustrated for purposes of clarity and example, it
should be understood that many changes, substitutions and
modifications to the described embodiment will be apparent to those
having skill in the art in light of the foregoing disclosure
without departing from the scope and spirit of the present
invention which is defined by the claims which follow.
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