Bolt-Together Frame

Abstract

The present invention relates to a structural rack comprising at least two spaced end assemblies. The rack comprises at least one shelf positioned between and connected to each end assembly. In one aspect, each end assembly comprises a first and second spaced, substantially upright, elongate columns. The columns may be positioned such that the front face of the first elongate column is substantially facing the front face of the second elongate column. In one aspect, a plurality of integrally formed, spaced studs extends therefrom the front face of each of the columns. In another aspect, each end assembly comprises a plurality of diagonal cross members configured to connect to a stud on the first elongate column and to a stud on the second elongate column.

1 . A structural rack comprising:
 a) at least two spaced end assemblies, each end assembly comprising:
 i) a first and second spaced, substantially upright, elongate columns, each column having a front face and an opposed back face, wherein the first and second elongate columns are positioned such that the front face of the first elongate column is substantially facing the front face of the second elongate column; 
 ii) a plurality of integrally formed, spaced studs extending therefrom the front face of each of the first and second elongate columns; 
 iii) a plurality of diagonal cross members, wherein a proximal end of each diagonal cross member is configured to connect to a stud on the first elongate column and a distal end of each diagonal cross member is configured to connect to a stud on the second elongate column such that the diagonal cross member is not perpendicular to either the first or the second elongate column; and 
   b) at least one shelf positioned between and connected to each of the two spaced end assemblies.   
   
   
       2 . The rack of  claim 1 , wherein the first elongate column is substantially parallel to its respective second elongate column. 
   
   
       3 . The rack of  claim 1 , wherein each of the elongate columns further comprises a pair of integrally formed opposed flanges extending outwardly away from a portion of the front face. 
   
   
       4 . The rack of  claim 3 , wherein the flanges extend along at least a portion of the longitudinal length of each of the elongate columns. 
   
   
       5 . The rack of  claims 3  or  4 , the each flange extends above the front face an equal distance. 
   
   
       6 . The rack of  claim 1 , wherein each of the elongate columns comprises a substantially C-shaped cross-section. 
   
   
       7 . The rack of  claim 1 , wherein each of the elongate columns comprises a substantially L-shaped cross-section. 
   
   
       8 . The rack of  claim 1 , wherein each of the elongate columns comprises a substantially I-shaped cross-section. 
   
   
       9 . The rack of  claim 1 , wherein each of the elongate columns comprises a substantially tubular shape. 
   
   
       10 . The rack of  claim 1 , wherein the elongate columns comprise structural steel. 
   
   
       11 . The rack of  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the plurality of studs are spaced evenly along the longitudinal length of the elongate column. 
   
   
       12 . The rack of  claim 1 , wherein the elongate columns comprise a middle portion and wherein the plurality of studs is spaced evenly along the longitudinal length of the middle portion. 
   
   
       13 . The rack of  claim 1 , wherein at least one stud comprises a threaded exterior surface. 
   
   
       14 . The rack of  claim 1 , wherein each spaced end assembly further comprises horizontal cross members, wherein a proximal end of each horizontal cross member is configured to engage a stud on the first elongate column and wherein a distal end of the horizontal cross member is configured to engage a complimentary stud on the second elongate column such that each horizontal cross member is substantially perpendicular to the respective first and second elongate columns.