Apparatus for supporting articles

Abstract

An apparatus for supporting articles, the apparatus extending from a vertically-directed surface. A first supporting member and a second supporting member are mounted at first and second predetermined locations along the vertically-directed surface. A first elongated rod and a second elongated rod are secured respectively to the first and second supporting members and extend substantially horizontally outwardly. An elongated cross member rod is pivotally secured to the free end of the first elongated rod. A tab portion extends from the other end of the cross member rod and lockingly engages the cross member rod to the free end of the second elongated rod upon pivoting of the cross member rod in the direction of the second elongated rod. Articles supporting upon the first and second elongated rods are thereby protected from unauthorized removal from the apparatus.

I claim:  
     
         1 . An apparatus for supporting articles, said apparatus extending from a vertically-directed surface and comprising: 
 a first supporting member and a second supporting member;    means for mounting said first supporting member at a first predetermined vertical position along the vertically-directed surface and means for mounting said second supporting member at a second predetermined vertical position along the vertically-directed surface;    a first elongated rod, said first rod having one end secured to said first supporting member so that said first rod extends substantially horizontally outwardly from said first supporting member;    a second elongated rod, said second rod having one end secured to said second supporting member so that said second rod extends substantially horizontally outwardly from said second supporting member;    an elongated cross member rod pivotally secured at the other end of said first elongated rod; and    means for lockingly securing the other end of said cross member to the other end of said second elongated rod;    whereby articles supported upon said first and second elongated rods are protected from unauthorized removal from said apparatus.    
     
     
         2 . The apparatus as described in  claim 1 , wherein said means for mounting said first supporting member and said means for mounting second supporting member to the vertically-directed surface each comprise a threaded mounting bolt extending from said first and second supporting members which engages the vertically-directed surface.  
     
     
         3 . The apparatus as described in  claim 2 , further comprising said first supporting member and said second supporting member each having a recessed portion formed therein for receiving said ends of said first and second elongated rods, said recessed portions and said ends each having opposingly engaging threads placed thereon.  
     
     
         4 . The apparatus as described in  claim 3 , further comprising a hole drilled through said recessed portions of said first and second supporting members, each of said holes receiving said mounting bolts.  
     
     
         5 . The apparatus as described in  claim 1 , wherein said means for lockingly securing the other end of said cross member to the other end of said second elongated rod comprises a longitudinally extending slot recessed within said other end of said second elongated rod, said slot receives a tab portion extending from said other end of said cross member upon pivoting of said cross member in the direction of said second elongated rod.  
     
     
         6 . The apparatus as described in  claim 5 , wherein said means for lockingly securing further comprises a lock cylinder attached to the other end of said second elongated rod.  
     
     
         7 . The apparatus as described in  claim 6 , wherein said cylinder includes a key operated lock.  
     
     
         8 . The apparatus as described in  claim 1 , wherein said first supporting member and said second member each further comprises a flange portion which is outwardly flared against the vertically-directed surface.  
     
     
         9 . The apparatus as described in  claim 3 , wherein said first elongated rod comprises a three quarter of an inch steel pipe which is threadably engaged within said first supporting member.  
     
     
         10 . The apparatus as described in  claim 3 , wherein said second elongated rod comprises a two and one quarter inch steel pipe which is threadably engaged within said second supporting member.  
     
     
         11 . An apparatus for supporting articles comprising: 
 an elongated support which extends generally vertically from a ground surface and which is supported upon the ground surface.    at least one locking assembly secured to said elongated support, each locking assembly comprising: 
 a first supporting member and a second supporting member;  
 means for mounting said first supporting member at a first predetermined vertical position along said elongated support and means for mounting said second supporting member at a second predetermined vertical position along said elongated support;  
 a first elongated rod, said first rod having one end secured to said first supporting member so that said first rod extends substantially horizontally outwardly from said first supporting member;  
 a second elongated rod, said second rod having one end secured to said second supporting member so that said second rod extends substantially horizontally outwardly from said second supporting member;  
 an elongated cross member rod pivotally secured to the other end of said first elongated rod; and  
 means for lockingly securing the other end of said cross member to the other end of said second elongated rod;  
 whereby articles supported upon said first and second elongated rods are protected from unauthorized removal from said apparatus.