Cross Bar Support For Use With Storage Racks

Abstract

A cross bar for bearing a load across horizontal supports in a storage system, the cross bar having generally flat members with a plurality of openings and a transition section between the first and second generally flat members, with optional engagement means at a first and second end of the cross bar.

1 . A cross bar for bearing a load across a span of distance between at least two horizontal supports in a storage system, the cross bar comprising first and second generally flat members each comprising a first surface configured to accept the placement of items for storage thereon, the cross bar further comprising a transition section between the first and second generally flat members, the flat members each comprising a plurality of openings to reduced the weight of the material used to manufacture the cross bar, wherein the transition section is defined by a generally flat second surface positioned generally within a plane that is generally parallel to and spaced from the first surface of each of said generally flat members. 
     
     
         2 . The cross bar of  claim 1  further comprising means for engaging the cross bar to a storage rack system. 
     
     
         3 . The cross bar of  claim 2  wherein the engaging means comprises pilot holes positioned on opposing ends of the transition section; 
     
     
         4 . The cross bar of  claim 2  wherein the engaging means comprises tabs at a first and second end of said cross bar, wherein the tabs are configured to engage corresponding holes in horizontal supports in the storage system. 
     
     
         5 . The cross bar of  claim 4 , wherein the tabs are positioned at the transition section.