Method and apparatus for pallet security stop

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for a pallet stop for a rack shelving system according to various aspects of the present technology comprise a modular stop configured to be attachable to a post or beam of the shelving system to prevent a pallet from extending beyond a desired amount from an end or side of the shelving system. The pallet stop may slide over the post or beam and held in place without the need for a fastener to allow the pallet stop to be quickly moved or adjusted to allow for rapid changes to a given storage system. A set of matching thru holes may be located in vertical arm members to allow for the use of a mechanical fastener to hold the pallet stop in a fixed location.

1 . A pallet security stop for a rack shelving system having at least one horizontal rack support beam, comprising:
 a first vertical rack connecting arm extending downwardly from a first end of a first horizontal body member;   a second vertical rack connecting arm extending downward from the horizontal body member parallel to the first vertical rack connecting arm and located between the first end and a second end of the first horizontal body member, wherein a distance between the first and second vertical rack connecting arms comprises a width capable of receiving the at least one horizontal rack support beam; and   a first vertical stop extending upwardly from the second end of the first horizontal body member.   
     
     
         2 . A pallet security stop for a rack shelving system according to  claim 1 , wherein:
 the first vertical rack connecting arm comprises a first thru hole located below a lowermost surface of the at least one horizontal rack support beam; and   the second vertical rack connecting arm comprises a second thru hole aligned with the first thru hole to allow a connector to be secured to the first and second thru holes below the at least one horizontal rack support beam.   
     
     
         3 . A pallet security stop for a rack shelving system according to  claim 1 , wherein:
 the first vertical rack connecting arm comprises a first thru hole aligned with a vertical surface of the at least one horizontal rack support beam; and   the second vertical rack connecting arm comprises a second thru hole aligned with the first thru hole.   
     
     
         4 . A pallet security stop for a rack shelving system according to  claim 1 , wherein the first vertical stop extends upwardly at about ninety degrees from the horizontal body member. 
     
     
         5 . A pallet security stop for a rack shelving system according to  claim 1 , wherein the first and second vertical rack connecting arms extend downwardly at about ninety degrees from the first horizontal body member. 
     
     
         6 . A pallet security stop for a rack shelving system according to  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a third vertical rack connecting arm extending downwardly from first end of a second horizontal body member;   a fourth vertical rack connecting arm extending downward from a mid-portion of the second horizontal body member parallel to the third vertical rack connecting arm, wherein a distance between the third and fourth vertical rack connecting arms comprises a width capable of receiving a second horizontal rack support beam;   a second vertical stop extending upwardly from a second end of the second horizontal body member; and   a spanning member extending between a top edge of the first vertical stop and a top edge of the second vertical stop.   
     
     
         7 . A pallet security stop for a rack shelving system according to  claim 6 , wherein:
 the first vertical rack connecting arm comprises a first thru hole located below a lowermost surface of the first horizontal rack support beam;   the second vertical rack connecting arm comprises a second thru hole aligned with the first thru hole;   the third vertical rack connecting arm comprises a third thru hole located below a lowermost surface of the second horizontal rack support beam; and   the second vertical rack connecting arm comprises a fourth thru hole aligned with the third thru hole.   
     
     
         8 . A pallet security stop for a rack shelving system according to  claim 6 , wherein:
 the first vertical rack connecting arm comprises a first thru hole aligned with a vertical surface of the first horizontal rack support beam;   the second vertical rack connecting arm comprises a second thru hole aligned with the first thru hole;   the third vertical rack connecting arm comprises a third thru hole aligned with a vertical surface of the second horizontal rack support beam; and   the second vertical rack connecting arm comprises a fourth thru hole aligned with the third thru hole.   
     
     
         9 . A pallet security stop for a rack shelving system according to  claim 6 , wherein the first and second horizontal body members are coaligned with the spanning member other along a vertical plane.