Abstract
A storage rack assembly (100) including a plurality of horizontal panels (101), and a plurality of vertical support rods (102) that connect the horizontal panels (101) and hold each of the horizontal panels (101) at their respective height, wherein each vertical support rod (102) includes a plurality of non-detachable protrusions (103) that are spaced apart from each other along a length of the vertical support rods (102) and each horizontal panel (101) includes a plurality of pre-formed holes (104) for fittably receiving the corresponding protrusions (103) of the vertical support rods (102).
Claims
1. A storage rack assembly, comprising: a plurality of horizontal panels; and a plurality of vertical support rods that connect the horizontal panels and hold each of the horizontal panels at their respective height; one or more additional support rods, each is arranged in a slanted manner to connect at least two horizontal panels; wherein each vertical support rod and each additional support rod comprises a plurality of non-detachable protrusions that are spaced apart from each other along a length of the vertical support rods and the additional support rods respectively, and each horizontal panel comprises a plurality of pre-formed holes for fittably receiving the corresponding protrusions of the vertical support rods, and a plurality of further pre-formed holes for fittably receiving the corresponding protrusions of the additional support rods.
2. The storage rack assembly according to claim 1, wherein the non-detachable protrusions are welded to the vertical support rods and the additional support rods.
3. The storage rack assembly according to claim 1, wherein one end portion of each non-detachable protrusion includes a surface profile that conforms with a shape of the vertical support rods or the further support rods.
4. The storage rack assembly according to claim 1, wherein a bottom end of each vertical support rod is attached with a height adjustable foot.
5. The storage rack assembly according to claim 4, wherein the height adjustable foot is further attached to one end of a connector while the other end of the connector is attached to the bottom end of the vertical support rod.
6. The storage rack assembly according to claim 1, wherein the horizontal panels are fiberboards.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
(1) For the purpose of facilitating an understanding of the invention, there is illustrated in the accompanying drawing the preferred embodiments from an inspection of which when considered in connection with the following description, the invention, its construction, and operation and many of its advantages would be readily understood and appreciated.
(2) FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an illustrative assembly of a storage rack assembly, in accordance with the general teachings of the present invention.
(3) FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a horizontal panel of the storage rack assembly depicted in FIG. 1.
(4) FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a vertical support rod of the storage rack assembly depicted in FIG. 1.
(5) FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a further (or additional) support rod of the storage rack assembly depicted in FIG. 1.
(6) FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a height adjustable foot of the storage rack assembly depicted in FIG. 1.
(7) FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating a connector of the storage rack assembly depicted in FIG. 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
(8) The invention will now be described in greater detail, by way of example, with reference to the drawings.
(9) FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view diagram of a preferred embodiment of a storage rack assembly 100. A storage rack assembly 100 refers to a storage rack or a racking for storing and displaying items. Generally, the storage rack comprises of at least two vertical frames, horizontal frame, and a form of decking. The decking may be, but is not limited to, bars, panels, or meshes. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the storage rack assembly 100 comprises a plurality of horizontal panels 101 and a plurality of vertical support rods 102 that connect the horizontal panels 101 and hold each of the horizontal panels 101 at their respective height. Preferably, the horizontal panels 101 are fiberboards. The horizontal panels 101 are made of sturdy and relatively lightweight material to ensure a robust structure and allow for easy transportation of the horizontal panels 101. Additionally, the number horizontal panels 101 used may be selected to suit a user's preferred storage rack height. Alternatively, the horizontal panel 101 can be provided with a recess that converts the respective horizontal panel 101 into a tray.
(10) Referring to FIG. 2, each vertical support rod 102 comprises a plurality of non-detachable protrusions 103 that are spaced apart from each other along a length of the vertical support rods. Preferably, the vertical support rod 102 is a steel wire frame. This eases assembly of the storage rack assembly 100 as well as having results a less bulky structure. As depicted in FIG. 3, each horizontal panel 101 comprises a plurality of pre-formed holes 104 for fittably receiving the corresponding protrusions 103 of the vertical support rods 102. Each of the protrusions 103 can be simply inserted into the plurality of pre-formed holes 104 of the horizontal panels 101 to set up the storage rack assembly 100. This permits easy self-assembly without need for any special set of skills or tools, making it convenient for the user.
(11) Preferably, each horizontal panel 101 comprises a plurality of further (or additional) pre-formed holes 107. Referring to FIG. 4, the storage rack assembly 100 further comprises one or more further (or additional) support rods 105, each is arranged in a slanted manner to connect at least two horizontal panels 101. Preferably, each further (or additional) support rod 105 comprises a plurality of non-detachable protrusions 106 that are spaced apart from each other along a length of the further (or additional) support rods 105. Preferably, the further (or additional) support rods 105 are steel wire frames. In the preferred embodiment, the plurality of the further (or additional) pre-formed holes 107 fittably receives the corresponding protrusions 106 of the further (or additional) support rods 105. Similar to the vertical support rods 102, the protrusions 106 of the further (or additional) support rods 105 are easily inserted into the further (or additional) pre-formed holes 107 of the horizontal panels 101. The main purpose of the further (or additional) support rods 105 is to provide additional structural stability to the storage rack assembly 100 and to prevent the storage rack assembly 100 from shaking or wobbling. This means that the storage rack assembly 100 does not depend solely on the vertical support rods 102 for structural integrity. Additionally, further (or additional) support rods 105 may be arranged in a manner which adds to stylishness of the storage rack assembly 100.
(12) In the preferred embodiment, the non-detachable protrusions 103, 106 are welded to the vertical support rods 102 and the further (or additional) support rods 105 to respectively form a one-piece unit. This ensures that the non-detachable protrusions 103 are firmly bonded to the vertical support rods 102 and the further (or additional) support rods 105. This minimizes risk of the non-detachable protrusions 103 breaking off from the support rods 102, 105. Hence, this ensures durability of the non-detachable protrusions 103 to support the horizontal panels 101 and any load placed onto the horizontal panels 101 after assembly. Preferably, one end portion of each non-detachable protrusion 103, 106 includes a surface profile that conforms with a shape of the vertical support rods 102 or the further (or additional) support rods 105 to improve the bonding of the non-detachable protrusion 103, 106 to the vertical support rods 102 and the further (or additional) support rods 105 after the welding.
(13) FIG. 5 illustrates a height adjustable foot 108. Preferably, a bottom end of each vertical support rod 102 is attached with the height adjustable foot 108. A connector 109 is depicted in FIG. 6. In the preferred embodiment, the height adjustable foot 108 is further attached to one end of the connector 109 and the other end of the connector 109 is attached to the bottom end of the vertical support rod 102. The height adjustable foot 108 may be, but is not limited to, a rubber protector cap, a metal cap, or a plastic cap. The height adjustable foot 108 grip onto a floor, or a surface, where the storage rack assembly 100 is placed onto. This provides additional stability to the bottom end of each vertical support rod 102 in supporting the storage rack assembly 100. Additionally, the height adjustable foot 108 may further include a rubber suction cup to fixedly position the storage rack assembly 100 at a desired placement. This would prevent skidding and undesired movement of the storage rack assembly 100 by an external force. The connector 109 may be made of, but is not limited to, rubber, metal, or plastic. The connector 109 fixes the height adjustable foot 108 to the bottom end of the vertical support rod 102 and minimizes risk of detachment for further structural stability of the storage rack assembly 100.
(14) The present disclosure includes as contained in the appended claims, as well as that of the foregoing description. Although this invention has been described in its preferred form with a degree of particularity, it is understood that the present disclosure of the preferred form has been made only by way of example and that numerous changes in the details of construction and the combination and arrangements of parts may be resorted to without departing from the scope of the invention.
