Modular storage and support assembly
AssigneeMetro Industries, Inc.
InventorsJonathan M. Daugherty, Kenneth A. Stevens, Bradley J. Carlson, David A. Reppert, Michael B. Burns
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Abstract
A modular storage and support assembly uses a platform system that includes vertically disposed support posts. The support post has an extended tubular body and a plurality of symmetrically spaced, radially extending flanges running the length of the tubular body. Each flange has a first portion extending radially from the post and a second portion at the terminal end of the first portion. A slot is defined between each pair of adjacent flanges for receiving vertical panels or other inserts.
Claims46
A platform system, comprising:
- a plurality of support posts, each support post including an elongated tubular post and a plurality of spaced flanges extending radially from said tubular post and running in a longitudinal direction along said tubular post, with each said flange having a first portion extending radially from said tubular post and a second portion extending from a terminal end of said first portion, and wherein each adjacent pair of first and second flanges defines an elongated slot having a mouth portion with a first width and an open area with a second width, with the second width being greater than the first width;
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- a plurality of panels secured between said support posts, wherein each panel includes first and second lateral ends formed to be received in one of the elongated slots in each said support post, and wherein
- each panel includes a lateral axis, and each said lateral end includes a neck portion and head portion engagable in one of the slots in said support posts, with each said panel and lateral ends being a unitary member and said neck portion being offset from the lateral axis of said panel.
A platform system, comprising:
- a plurality of support posts, each support post having an elongated interior post and a plurality of spaced flanges extending radially from each said post and running in a longitudinal direction along said post, each flange having a first portion extending radially from said post and a second arcuate portion extending from a terminal end of said first portion, and wherein each adjacent pair of first and second flanges defines an elongated slot having a mouth portion with a first width and an open area with a second width, with the second width being greater than the first width;
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- a plurality of panels secured between said support posts, wherein each panel includes first and second lateral ends formed to be received in one of the elongated slots in each said support post, and wherein
- each panel includes a lateral axis, and each said lateral end includes a neck portion and head portion engagable in one of the slots in said support posts, with each said panel and lateral ends being a unitary member and said neck portion being offset from the lateral axis of said panel.
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