Rug storage and display unit

Abstract

The infrastructure of a shipping container for rolled rugs is described. It has an outer support frame with a series of metal rods extending from side to side across it, forming struts to divide and support the rugs.

1 . A storage and display unit for rolled rugs or other cylindrical merchandise comprising: 
 an outer support frame having two rear uprights and two front uprights, the rear uprights being taller than the front uprights;    an upper rear brace and a lower rear brace, extending between the two rear uprights    a front brace extending between the two front uprights;    diagonal side support members extending between the rear uprights and the front uprights    a plurality of longitudinal divider struts extending between the lower rear brace and the front brace; and    a plurality of diagonal divider struts open and extending between the upper rear brace and the front brace.    
   
   
       2 . The storage and display unit of  claim 1 , which includes a back divider strut traversing, said longitudinal divider struts at a point nearer to the lower rear brace than to the front brace.  
   
   
       3 . The storage and display unit of  claim 1 , which includes outer support struts extending between the rear uprights and the front uprights, adjacent to and parallel with said longitudinal divider struts.  
   
   
       4 . The storage and display unit of  claim 1 , wherein the outer support frame is formed of metal tubing.  
   
   
       5 . The storage and display unit of  claim 1 , wherein the divider struts are metal rods.  
   
   
       6 . The storage and display unit of  claim 1 , mounted on a shipping pallet.