US 5,396,995 A · Hanging file frame

Abstract

A hanging file frame is provided for holding and supporting a plurality of hanging file folders. The hanging file frame includes longitudinal beams which are supported by an upper beam clasping element and a lower support element. Connectors secure the upper beam clasping element to the lower support element. The upper beam clasping element opens to accept the longitudinal beams. In one embodiment, upon closure of the clasping elements, the longitudinal beams are pressed against the nibs, thereby securing the beams to the clasping elements. In another embodiment, the longitudinal beams are pressed against raised strips, thereby securing the beams to the clasping element. In another variation, a frame member is comprised of a pair of U-shaped members, each having a gripping section, and having horizontally extending legs coupled together by a positionally adjustable sleeve slidably movable along the legs.

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Dependent claims

A hanging file frame comprising:

two substantially parallel horizontal beams,
a plurality of lower support elements, each of said lower support elements having a first and a second end, a substantially vertical section at each end, and a substantially horizontal section therebetween,
a connector for coupling at terminal points of each of said lower support elements,
a plurality of upper beam clasping elements connectable by said connectors to said lower support elements,
integrally formed gripping section at distal ends of said upper beam clasping elements, said gripping sections arranged and constructed to secure said longitudinal beams against said upper beam clasping elements, said gripping sections being provided with beam accommodators which have raised tabs for engaging with the surface of the engaged beam, whereby said gripping sections are spreadable to accommodate said longitudinal beams, and are closable to secure said beams in position.

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A hanging file frame comprising:

a pair of substantially parallel-shaped longitudinal beams,
a pair of spaced frame members, each frame member comprising at least two elements, and means for coupling said elements together, said coupling means establishing a predetermined width for accommodation in a file cabinet, said elements having integrally formed gripping portions for compressively gripping said beams to establish a desired predetermined length of said file frame,
each frame member comprises two "U"-shaped members, each having a bight and extending legs, coupled together by said coupling means to define an oblong configuration,
said gripping portion has a "U"-shape configuration having a bight with spaced arms to enclasp side edges of said beam,
the mid-portion of said bight has a reduced cross-section to facilitate the bending of arms extending out of said bight to firmly grip said beams,
junctions of the bight end and the arms are provided with indentations providing arcuate surfaces conforming to the shape of the beam edges, and
one of said junctions is provided with an integrally formed nib to deform an edge in the beam.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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