Key and small article holder

#This invention relates to support structures and racks. More particularly it is directed to a rack for storing a large number of keys or key sets so that individual key or key sets are readily accessible.

#The storage of keys is a problem shared by everyone. In the industrial field, numerous keys may have to be kept for a large premises. In the case of parking lot operations it is necessary to rack multiple key or key sets associated with vehicles that have been parked, with these key sets being readily accessible on a random access basis.

#While many stationary key racks are known, it would be convenient to provide a rack that is compact and portable, as well as being suited to a stationary location.

#FIG. 1 is a side profile view of a rack according to the invention together with a wall-mounting support system;

#FIG. 2 is a right side profile view of the rack of FIG. 1;

#FIG. 3 is front face view of the rack of FIG. 1;

#In FIG. 1 a rack 1 has two rows 2,3 of five rings 4 each. These rows 2,3 are held-up by two support posts 5 connected to each ring 4 through horizontal support bars 10 that carry the rings 4 at their rearward ends 6.

#The rings 4 are generally oriented horizontally, although a slight tilt to raise the forward end 7 is desirable to encourage articles, such as keys, to slide rearwardly on each ring 4.

#The posts 5 terminate at their bottom ends in horizontally extending feet 8 that underlie the rows 2,3 and hold the rack 1 up when placed on a horizontal surface.