U.S. patent application number 11/853846 was filed with the patent office on 2009-03-12 for combination storage rack assembly.
Invention is credited to Wen-Tsan WANG.
Application Number | 20090065461 11/853846 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 40430727 |
Filed Date | 2009-03-12 |
United States Patent
Application |
20090065461 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
WANG; Wen-Tsan |
March 12, 2009 |
COMBINATION STORAGE RACK ASSEMBLY
Abstract
A combination storage rack assembly is disclosed to include
multiple pairs of main frame bars, each main frame bar having a
curved top portion, the curved top portions of the two main frame
bars of one same pair being fastened together to provide a fork,
racks respectively connected between the two main frame bars of
each pair of main frame bars in horizontal at different elevations,
a plurality of crossbars connected between the main frame bars of
the pairs of main frame bars at different elevations, and a hanging
bar supported on the forks formed of the curved top portions of the
main frame bars for hanging a wardrobe or the like.
Inventors: |
WANG; Wen-Tsan; (Taipei
City, TW) |
Correspondence
Address: |
LEONG C LEI
PMB # 1008, 1867 YGNACIO VALLEY ROAD
WALNUT CREEK
CA
94598
US
|
Family ID: |
40430727 |
Appl. No.: |
11/853846 |
Filed: |
September 12, 2007 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
211/182 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47F 7/24 20130101; A47B
61/00 20130101; A47B 47/00 20130101; A47G 25/0664 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
211/182 |
International
Class: |
A47B 96/02 20060101
A47B096/02 |
Claims
1. A combination storage rack assembly comprising: multiple pairs
of main frame bars, said main frame bars each having a curved top
portion, the curved top portions of the two main frame bars of one
same pair being fastened together to provide a fork; a plurality of
racks respectively connected between the main frame bars of said
pairs of main frame bars in horizontal at different elevations; a
plurality of crossbars connected between the main frame bars of
said pairs of main frame bars at different elevations; and a
hanging bar supported on the forks formed of the curved top
portions of said main frame bars.
2. The combination storage rack assembly as claimed in claim 1,
wherein, the curved top portions of said main frame bars each have
a coupling notch at a bottom side thereof, and the coupling notches
of the two main frame bars of one same pair are coupled to each
other.
3. The combination storage rack assembly as claimed in claim 1,
wherein the curved top portions of the two main frame bars of one
same pair have a bottom side fastened to each other with a
fastener.
4. The combination storage rack assembly as claimed in claim 1,
wherein said racks and said crossbars are respectively fastened to
said main frame bars with wooden screws.
5. The combination storage rack assembly as claimed in claim 1,
wherein main frame bars each have a horizontal bottom lug for
supporting one of said racks.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] (a) Technical Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to storage racks and more
particularly, to a combination storage rack assembly.
[0003] (b) Description of the Prior Art
[0004] In city, the limited home space does not allow for
installation of many cabinets or wardrobes for keeping thins.
Therefore, mini wardrobes are created to satisfy the demands.
Regular mini wardrobes are made of canvass and mounted with plate
members to provide multiple compartments for keeping things. A mini
wardrobe may be provided with a hanging hole or hanger at the top
side for hanging on a hanging bar or chinning bar. Tapes of hook
and loop materials may be used to secure a mini wardrobe to a
hanging bar.
[0005] Further, conventional cabinets, storage racks, and wardrobes
are not detachable. After installation of a conventional cabinet,
storage rack, or wardrobe, the user cannot freely detach the
cabinet, storage rack, or wardrobe for installation in another
place. For high mobility, a plastic or simple portable design shall
be used. However, a plastic or simple portable cabinet storage
rack, or wardrobe has the drawbacks of being not strong, low
durability, and poor outer looking.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] The primary purpose of the present invention is to provide a
combination storage rack assembly, which a simple structure that
can easily be assembled by the user. It is another object of the
present invention to provide a combination storage rack assembly,
which is highly detachable. It is still another object of the
present invention to provide a combination storage rack assembly,
which has a nice outer looking, and is durable in use.
[0007] According to one aspect of the present invention, the
combination storage rack assembly comprises multiple pairs of main
frame bars, a plurality of racks, a plurality of crossbars, and a
hanging bar. The main frame bars each have a curved top portion.
The curved top portions of the two main frame bars of one same pair
are fastened together to provide a fork. The racks are respectively
connected between the main frame bars of the pairs of main frame
bars in horizontal at different elevations. The crossbars are
connected between the main frame bars of the pairs of main frame
bars at different elevations. The hanging bar is supported on the
forks formed of the curved top portions of the main frame bars.
[0008] According to another aspect of the present invention, wheels
may be provided at the bottom sides of the main frame bars to
facilitate movement of the combination storage rack assembly.
Alternatively, foot members may be provided at the bottom sides of
the main frame bars for supporting the combination storage rack
assembly on the floor firmly.
[0009] According to still another aspect of the present invention,
the curved top portions of the main frame bars each have a coupling
notch at the bottom side, and the coupling notches of the two main
frame bars of one same pair are coupled to each other.
[0010] In an alternate form of the present invention, the curved
top portions of the two main frame bars of one same pair have are
fastened together with a fastener.
[0011] According to still another aspect of the present invention,
the racks and the crossbars are respectively fastened to the main
frame bars with wooden screws.
[0012] According to still another aspect of the present invention,
the main frame bars each have a horizontal bottom lug for
supporting one of the racks.
[0013] The foregoing object and summary provide only a brief
introduction to the present invention. To fully appreciate these
and other objects of the present invention as well as the invention
itself, all of which will become apparent to those skilled in the
art, the following detailed description of the invention and the
claims should be read in conjunction with the accompanying
drawings. Throughout the specification and drawings identical
reference numerals refer to identical or similar parts.
[0014] Many other advantages and features of the present invention
will become manifest to those versed in the art upon making
reference to the detailed description and the accompanying sheets
of drawings in which a preferred structural embodiment
incorporating the principles of the present invention is shown by
way of illustrative example.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a combination storage rack
assembly in accordance with a first embodiment of the present
invention.
[0016] FIG. 2 is an elevational assembly view of the combination
storage rack assembly in accordance with the first embodiment of
the present invention.
[0017] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of a combination storage rack
assembly in accordance with a second embodiment of the present
invention.
[0018] FIG. 4 is an elevational assembly view of the combination
storage rack assembly in accordance with the second embodiment of
the present invention.
[0019] FIG. 5 is an elevational assembly view of a combination
storage rack assembly in accordance with a third embodiment of the
present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0020] The following descriptions are of exemplary embodiments
only, and are not intended to limit the scope, applicability or
configuration of the invention in any way. Rather, the following
description provides a convenient illustration for implementing
exemplary embodiments of the invention. Various changes to the
described embodiments may be made in the function and arrangement
of the elements described without departing from the scope of the
invention as set forth in the appended claims.
[0021] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a combination storage rack
assembly in accordance with the first embodiment of the present
invention is shown comprised of main frame bars 1A and 1B, a
plurality of crossbars 2, a plurality of racks 3, and a hanging bar
4. The main frame bars 1A and 1B are narrow elongated flat bars
preferably made of wood, each having an upper part smoothly arched.
The main frame bars 1A and 1B are shape formed through a heating
and compression process. Further, the main frame bars 1A and 1B are
arranged in pairs, each having a coupling notch 11 near the top, a
reinforcing block 12 disposed adjacent to the coupling notch 11, a
horizontal lug 14 at the bottom end, and a plurality of mounting
through holes 13 disposed at different elevations between the
coupling notch 11 and the horizontal lug 14. The two main frame
bars 1A and 1B of one same pair have the respective top ends
connected to each other and the respective bottom ends kept apart
at a distance. The coupling notches 11 of the two main frame bars
1A and 1B of one same pair are coupled to each other. After
coupling between the coupling notches 11 of the two main frame bars
1A and 1B of each pair of main frame bars, the top ends of the two
main frame bars 1A and 1B of each pair of main frame bars extend
across each other, showing a forked configuration for supporting
the hanging bar 4 in horizontal for hanging a hanging wardrobe 5
(see FIG. 2), clothes, or other things. Further, the reinforcing
blocks 12 reinforce the structural strength of the respective main
frame bars 1A and 1B, preventing breaking of the respective main
frame bars 1A and 1B through the respective coupling notches
11.
[0022] A wheel holder 16 is respectively installed in the bottom
side of the horizontal lug 14 of each of the main frame bars 1A and
1B to hold a respective roller 17. Foot members may be used as
substitutes for the wheel holders 16 and the rollers 17 for
supporting the combination storage rack assembly firmly on the
floor.
[0023] The racks 3 according to this embodiment are flat plate
member comprised of a bamboo woven structure and a rectangular
frame holding the bamboo woven structure for holding things. The
racks 3 are horizontally supported between the main frame bars 1A
and 1B at different elevations and affixed to the mounting through
holes 13 of the main frame bars 1A and 1B with wooden screws
15.
[0024] The crossbars 2 are made of wood or bamboo and selectively
connected between the main frame bars 1A and 1B at different
elevations and affixed to the mounting through holes 13 of the main
frame bars 1A and 1B with wooden screws 15.
[0025] FIGS. 3 and 4 show a combination storage rack assembly in
accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention. This
second embodiment is substantially similar to the aforesaid first
embodiment with the exception that the main frame bars 1A and 1B
each have a curved top portion 18. When the two main flame bars 1A
and 1B of one same pair are attached together, the two curved top
portions 18 are fixedly fastened together with a screw bolt 19 and
a locknut 191. Further, the racks 3 according to this second
embodiment are formed of wooden slats. Further, this second
embodiment eliminates the aforesaid wheel holders 16 and the
rollers 17, and made for positioning on the floor firmly in place.
A mini wardrobe 5 can be hung on one crossbar 2 of the combination
storage rack assembly.
[0026] FIG. 5 shows a combination rack assembly in accordance with
a third embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is
substantially similar to the aforesaid second embodiment with the
exception that this third embodiment uses a less number of main
flame bars 1A and 1B, crossbars 2, and racks 3.
[0027] A prototype of combination storage rack assembly has been
constructed with the features of FIGS. 1.about.5. The combination
storage rack assembly functions smoothly to provide all of the
features disclosed earlier.
[0028] Although particular embodiment of the invention have been
described in detail for purposes of illustration, various
modifications and enhancements may be made without departing from
the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the invention
is not to be limited except as by the appended claims.
[0029] It will be understood that each of the elements described
above, or two or more together may also find a useful application
in other types of methods differing from the type described
above.
[0030] While certain novel features of this invention have been
shown and described and are pointed out in the annexed claim, it is
not intended to be limited to the details above, since it will be
understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and
changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and in
its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without
departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention.
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