Collapsible rack for books, tapes, compact discs and the like

A collapsible rack for holding books, tapes, compact discs and the like, comprising:

• a first end panel having at least two sockets formed therein;
• a second end panel having at least two sockets formed therein;
• each of said first and second end panels having an inner and an outer surface;
• each said socket including an aperture and a slot in communication with said aperture;
• at least two cross members extending between said end panels and engageable with said end panels for securing said end panels together;
• each of said cross members having a first end for insertion through one said aperture of one of said sockets of said first end panel and a second end for insertion through one said aperture of said sockets of said second end panel;
• each end of each said cross member having:
• a securing tab for insertion through one said slot and for engaging said outer surface of said respective end panel when inserted through said slot, and
• limiting and stabilizing surface means for engaging an inner surface of said respective end panel for thereby limiting the extent of travel of said securing tab through said slot and for preventing tilting of said cross member relative to said respective end panel;
• and
• said inner and outer surface of each end panel surrounding each aperture having a predetermined thickness such that, upon engagement of said securing tab with said outer surface and engagement of said limiting and stabilizing surface means with said inner surface, rotation of any said cross member in one said aperture results in releasably and non-tiltingly locking siad end of said cross member to said respective end panel with a tightening fit.