Modular Rack Systems

Abstract

A modular garment rack system, useful for display and storage of items, includes a first support standard and a second support standard. At least one brace means is provided for supporting the first and second support standards in an upright orientation. When the garment rack system is assembled, the first and second support standards are interconnected in a linear arrangement with their first and second horizontal and base members in an orientation that is substantially parallel.

1 . A modular garment rack system, useful for display and storage of items, comprising:
 a. a first support standard comprising:
 a first vertical member having a height from about X to Y inches; 
 a first base having a length that is not less than ⅓ the height of the vertical member and is attachable at about a midpoint of the length to the first vertical member, and 
 a first horizontal member having a length from about X to Y inches and attachable at about a midpoint of the length of the first horizontal member to the first vertical member; 
 wherein the first support standard is configured to be assembled with the first base attached to a first end of the first vertical member and with the first horizontal member attached in an orientation that is parallel to the first base at a point near a second end of the first vertical member; 
   b. a second support standard comprising:
 a second vertical member having a height from about X to Y inches; 
 a second base having a length that is not less than ⅓ the height of the second vertical member and attachable at about a midpoint of the length to the second vertical member, and 
 a second horizontal member having a length from about X to Y inches and is attachable at about a midpoint of the length of the second horizontal member to the second vertical member; 
 wherein the second support standard is configured to be assembled with the second base attached to a first end of the second vertical member and with the second horizontal member attached in an orientation that is parallel to the second base at a point near a second end of the second vertical member; 
   c. at least two rods; and   d. at least one brace means for supporting the first and second support standards in an upright orientation;   wherein, when the garment rack system is assembled, the first and second support standards are interconnected in a linear arrangement with their first and second horizontal and base members in an orientation that is substantially parallel;   a first of the at least two rods being attachable at a first end of the first horizontal member and at a first end of the second horizontal member, and a second of the at least two rods being attachable at a second end of the first horizontal member and at a second end of the second horizontal member.   
     
     
         2 . The modular garment rack system of  claim 1  wherein at least one of the first and second base attaches to at least one of a castor, glider, pad, leveler, or stand. 
     
     
         3 . The modular garment rack system of  claim 2  wherein the brace means is attachable to each of the first and second support standards and is in the form substantially of a cross having two members each having two ends and the two members of the cross attach to the first and second support standards at the two ends when assembled. 
     
     
         4 . The modular garment rack system of  claim 3  wherein the two members of the cross are joined at their intersection. 
     
     
         5 . The modular garment rack system of  claim 4  wherein the two members of the cross are joined by a bolted connection to allow for storage by allowing the brace to be rotated from a crossed configuration to a parallel configuration. 
     
     
         6 . The modular garment rack system of  claim 3  wherein the brace means between the two support standards is formed of a plurality of parallel rods. 
     
     
         7 . The modular garment rack system of  claim 1  wherein the first and second support standards are aligned with faces of the first and second horizontal members being substantially parallel to one another. 
     
     
         8 . The modular garment rack system of  claim 1  wherein the first and second horizontal members each have an aperture through them arranged and configured to receive the first and second rods. 
     
     
         9 . A modular garment rack system, useful for display and storage of items, comprising:
 a. a first support standard comprising:
 a first vertical member having a height; 
 a first base having a length that is not less than ⅓ the height of the vertical member and attachable at about a midpoint of the length to the first vertical member, and 
 a first horizontal member attachable to the first vertical member; 
   wherein the first support standard is configured to be assembled with the first base attached to a first end of the first vertical member and with the first horizontal member attached in an orientation that is parallel to the first base at a point near a second end of the first vertical member;   b. a second support standard comprising:
 a second vertical member having a height; 
 a second base having a length that is not less than ⅓ the height of the second vertical member and attachable at about a midpoint of the length to the second vertical member, and 
 a second horizontal member attachable to the second vertical member; 
 wherein the second support standard is configured to be assembled with the second base attached to a first end of the second vertical member and with the second horizontal member attached in an orientation that is parallel to the second base at a point near a second end of the second vertical member; 
   c. at least one brace comprising a support rod that is attachable to each of the first and second support standards for supporting the first and second support standards in an upright configuration;   d. a first hanging rod attachable at a first end of the first horizontal member and at a first end of the second horizontal member; and   e. a second hanging rod attachable at a second end of the first horizontal member and at a second end of the second horizontal member.   
     
     
         10 . The modular garment rack system of  claim 9  wherein the first support standard further comprises a third horizontal member attachable to the first vertical member and the second support standard further comprises a fourth horizontal member attachable to the first vertical member. 
     
     
         11 . The modular garment rack system of  claim 9  wherein the brace comprises a pair of support rods that intersect in the form of a cross. 
     
     
         12 . The modular garment rack system of  claim 11  wherein the pair of support rods are rotatably joined at their intersection to allow for storage by allowing the brace to be rotated from a crossed configuration to a parallel configuration. 
     
     
         13 . The modular garment rack system of  claim 9  wherein the first and second support standards are aligned with faces of the first and second horizontal members being substantially parallel to one another. 
     
     
         14 . The modular garment rack system of  claim 9  wherein the first hanging rod is attachable through an aperture at the first end of the first horizontal member.