Stackable storage rack

Abstract

A stackable storage rack, which includes a base with multiple sockets for connecting a respective pair of vertical support members in a manner that permits multiple storage racks to be stacked on-site with their respective vertical support members attached and in a standard shipping container without their respective vertical support members attached. The storage rack also maximizes the storage capacity in a standard shipping container when it is loaded in a standard shipping container with its vertical support members attached.

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         11 . A method for transporting storage racks, comprising:
 stacking at least six empty storage racks in a standard sea shipping container, each storage rack including a base that is at least thirty eight feet long and at least seven feet wide; and   connecting each storage rack to at least one other storage rack.   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 transporting each storage rack in the shipping container to a site;   disconnecting each storage rack from the at least one other storage rack;   removing each storage rack from the standard shipping container;   connecting a plurality of vertical support members to the base of each storage rack;   positioning a load on the base of each storage rack between the plurality of vertical support members; and   positioning each loaded storage rack in a respective standard sea shipping container.   
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising:
 transporting each storage rack in the respective shipping container to another site;   removing each storage rack from the respective shipping container;   stacking at least one storage rack on another storage rack; and   detachably connecting the storage rack to the another storage rack.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein an upper end of each vertical support member connected to the base of the another storage rack is connected to an open end of a respective socket positioned around a perimeter of the base of the at least one storage rack. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the load comprises at least one of pipe, pipe spools and structural steel.