Storage rack apparatus

A storage rack apparatus configured to be coupled to a wall for storing a plurality of tires, the apparatus comprising:

• a back frame section configured to be rigidly coupled to the wall;
• a bottom frame section pivotably coupled to the back frame section, the bottom frame section being pivotable relative to the back frame section from an upwardly pivoted storage position to a downwardly pivoted loading and unloading position, the bottom frame section including a first support member and a second support member spaced apart from the first support member for holding the tires in a nested position therebetween when the bottom section is in the upwardly pivoted storage position;
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• a loading bar coupled to the bottom frame section, the loading bar including a frame member extending generally parallel to the first support member of the bottom section for holding the tires in a nested position therebetween when the bottom frame section is in the downwardly pivoted loading and unloading position a distance from the frame member of the loading bar to the first support member of the bottom frame section being adjustable.

A storage rack apparatus configured to be coupled to a wall for storing a plurality of tires, the apparatus comprising:

• a back frame section configured to be rigidly coupled to the wall;
• a bottom frame section including first and second side frame members pivotably coupled to the back frame section, the bottom frame section being pivotable relative to the back frame section from an upwardly pivoted storage position to a downwardly pivoted loading and unloading position, the bottom frame section including first and second support extending between the first and second side frame members to hold the tires in a nested position therebetween when the bottom section is in the upwardly pivoted storage position, the position of the second support member being adjustable on the first and second side frame members relative to the first support member of the bottom frame section;
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• a loading bar coupled to the bottom frame section, the loading bar being configured to hold the tires on the storage rack when the bottom section is in the downwardly pivoted loading add unloading position.

A storage rack apparatus configured to be coupled to a wall for storing a plurality of tires, the apparatus comprising:

• a back frame section configured to be rigidly coupled to the wall;
• a bottom frame section pivotably couple to the back frame section, the bottom frame section being pivoted relative to the back frame section from an upwardly pivoted storage position to a downwardly pivoted loading and unloading position, the bottom frame section being configured to hold the tires on the storage rack when the bottom section is in the upwardly pivoted storage position;
• a loading bar coupled to the bottom frame section, the loading bar being configured to bold the tires on the storage a rack when the bottom section is in the downwardly pivoted loading and unloading position;
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• a locking assembly coupled to the back frame section, the locking assembly including a locking pin configured to engage an aperture formed in the bottom frame section to hold the bottom frame section in the upwardly pivoted, storage position.

A storage rack apparatus configured to be mounted on a wall for holding at least one article, the apparatus comprising:

• a back frame means configured to be rigidly coupled to the wall;
• a bottom frame means pivotably coupled to the back frame means, the bottom frame means including a first support member and a second support member spaced apart from the first support member for holding the at least one article therebetween when the bottom frame means is in an upwardly pivoted storage position;
• a loading bar means coupled to the bottom frame means, the loading bar means including a frame member extending generally parallel to the first and second support members of the bottom frame means for holding the at least one article in a downwardly pivoted loading and unloading position;
• a storage compartment coupled to the loading bar means;
• at least one spring assist assembly means coupled between the back frame means and the bottom frame means for biasing pivotable movement of the bottom frame means and the loading bar means toward the back frame means for holding the at least one article between the back frame means, the bottom frame means and the loading bar means in an article holding position;
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• wherein both said loading bar means and said bottom frame means contact, lift and force said at least one article against the back frame means in said article holding position in response to the biased pivotal movement caused by the spring assist assembly.