Support for hanging a container

Abstract

A rack adapted to be coupled to a slot disposed in a perforated panel or a slotted wall and to hold a plurality of containers. The plurality of containers can be of different sizes and can be disposed at different heights on the rack. The rack can also be coupled to the wall via hooks and fasteners to reduce accidental disengagement of the rack from the wall.

Description

[0001] Divisional application statement

[0002] This application is a divisional application of Chinese invention patent application filed on October 22, 2020, entitled "Support for Suspending Containers" with application number 202011141763.X. Technical Field

[0003] This invention generally relates to supports. More specifically, this invention relates to supports for supporting containers. Background Technology

[0004] Supports are typically used to hold containers, such as parts boxes or toolboxes, to perforated plates or slotted walls. Supports usually have hooks that releasably engage with holes or slots in the wall. The containers are then typically suspended from the support. This solution does not secure the support to the wall and / or prevents containers from sliding off the ends of the support. Therefore, the support may accidentally slip out of the slot in the wall, and / or the container may accidentally slip out of the support, posing a risk of injury or causing the items stored in the container to spill. Furthermore, this solution only allows containers to be suspended at a single height along the support. Therefore, another support is needed to allow multiple containers to be held at different heights on the wall. The added support occupies additional space on the wall, which reduces the number of boxes and / or tools that can be held on the wall. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention broadly relates to a support with a hook adapted to be engaged with a slot (also referred to as a slot-N-point) provided in a perforated plate or channel wall. Compared to conventional supports, the support of this invention can also be engaged with a wall having fasteners that pass through holes in both the support and the wall, thereby providing stability. Furthermore, the support can be adapted to hold multiple containers or boxes at different heights along the support.

[0006] In one embodiment, the invention broadly includes a support adapted to receive a first container and a second container, and releasably coupled to a wall having a groove or hole. The support includes: a first body portion adapted to receive the first container; a second body portion disposed at a distance from the first body portion and adapted to abut against the wall when the support is coupled to the wall; and a third body portion disposed at a distance from the second body portion and adapted to receive the second container.

[0007] In another embodiment, the invention includes a support adapted to receive first and second containers or a plurality of containers and releasably coupled to a perforated plate including slots and holes. The support includes: a first body portion adapted to receive a hook of the first container and including a protrusion positioned near opposing first and second ends of the support; a second body portion disposed at a distance from the first body portion and adapted to abut against the perforated plate when the support is coupled to the perforated plate, the second body portion including a hook and a hole adapted to engage with slots and holes in the perforated plate; and a third body portion disposed in the same plane as the first body portion and including a slot adapted to engage with the hook of the second container, the flange having an end disposed in the same plane as the second body portion and adapted to abut against the perforated plate when the support is coupled to the perforated plate. Attached Figure Description

[0008] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the subject matter sought to be protected, embodiments thereof are shown in the accompanying drawings. When considered in conjunction with the following description, an examination of the embodiments thereof should readily reveal and comprehend the subject matter sought to be protected, its construction and operation, and its many advantages.

[0009] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the bracket of the present invention.

[0010] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Front view of the support frame.

[0011] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Side view of the end of the bracket.

[0012] Figure 4 It is connected to a wall that has a container or box. Figure 1 A perspective view of the support structure. Detailed Implementation

[0013] While the present invention is readily embodied in many different forms, the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings and described in detail herein are preferred embodiments. It should be understood that this disclosure is to be regarded as an example of inventive principles and is not intended to limit the broad aspects of the invention to the illustrated embodiments. As used herein, the term "inventive" is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but is used for illustrative purposes only to discuss exemplary embodiments of the invention.

[0014] The present invention broadly includes a support adapted for releasable coupling to a slot and a container or box disposed in a wall. The support is also adapted to receive fasteners and is coupled to the wall by fasteners passing through holes in the wall and the support. In one embodiment, the support is adapted to hold the container or box at different heights along the support.

[0015] refer to Figures 1 to 4 An embodiment of the bracket 100 of the present invention is shown. The bracket 100 of the present invention is adapted to be releasably coupled to a wall 200 and to receive and hold a first container 300 and a second container 400. As shown, the bracket 100 includes a first body portion 102, a second body portion 104, and a third body portion 106. The first body portion 102, the second body portion 104, and / or the third body portion 106 may be formed from a single piece of material, such as sheet metal, or joined together by known methods such as welding.

[0016] The first body portion 102 is adapted to be releasably coupled to the first container 300. As shown, the first container 300 can be suspended on the first body portion 102 via a hook 302 and is movable or slidable along the first body portion 102. The first body portion 102 includes one or more protrusions 108 extending toward the wall 200 in a rearward direction. The protrusions 108 may be positioned near opposing first ends 110 and second ends 112 of the support 100, reducing the risk of the first container 300 slipping off the support 100.

[0017] The second main body portion 104 is disposed at a distance (e.g., offset) from the first main body portion 102, and when the bracket 100 is connected to the wall 200, the second main body portion 104 is adapted to abut against the wall 200. In other words, when the bracket 100 is releasably connected to the wall 200, the second main body portion 104 is in a different plane from the first main body portion 102 and the second main body portion 104 is adjacent to the wall 200.

[0018] The second body portion 104 includes one or more hooks 114 extending toward the wall 200 in a rearward direction. The hooks 114 may be positioned near opposing first ends 110 and second ends 112 of the support 100 and are adapted to be releasably engaged with a groove 202 in the wall 200. As shown, a portion of the hook 114 may be spaced apart from the second body portion 104 (e.g., forming a notch) to allow the wall 200 to be disposed between the hook 114 and the second body portion 104 (e.g., the wall 200 may be received in the notch).

[0019] The second body portion 104 includes one or more holes 116. As shown, the second body portion 104 includes two holes 116, each hole being adjacent to an opposing first end 110 and second end 112 of the bracket 100. When the bracket 100 is releasably coupled to the wall 200, each hole 116 corresponds to a hole 204 in the wall 200. Each hole 116 of the second body portion 104 and the corresponding hole 204 in the wall 200 are adapted to receive a fastener (not shown). The fastener may be a screw or bolt with a helical thread, as well as a nut, a post, etc. Each hole 116 of the second body portion 104 and / or the hole 204 in the wall 200 are adapted to receive a fastener and to engage the bracket 100 to the wall 200. Alternatively, the fastener may engage a nut (not shown), such that the second body portion 104 and the wall are positioned between the head of the fastener and the nut.

[0020] The third body portion 106 is disposed at a distance (e.g., offset) from the second body portion 104. The third body portion 106 may be located in the same plane as the first body portion 102. When the first container 300 is coupled to the first body portion 102, the third body portion 106 may also provide support to the first container 300. For example, when the first container 300 is coupled to the first body portion 102, the third body portion 106 may abut against the rear side of the first container 300. The third body portion 106 is also adapted to be coupled to and support the second container 400. For example, the third body portion 106 includes a groove 118 and a return flange 120.

[0021] The groove 118 is adapted to engage with the hook 402 of the second container 400, such that the second container 400 can be suspended on the third body portion 106 via the hook 402. The groove 118 may extend from near the first end 110 of the support 100 along the third body portion 106 to near the second end 112 of the support 100. This allows the second container 400 to be movable or slidable along the groove 118.

[0022] The return flange 120 may be provided at one end opposite to the first body portion 102. The return flange 120 may extend rearward from the third body portion 106. As shown, the return flange 120 may have an end in the same plane as the second body portion 104. Therefore, when the bracket 100 is coupled to the wall 200, the return flange 120 may abut against the wall 200, thereby providing additional support to the bracket 100.

[0023] In one embodiment, the first container 300 and the second container 400 may be parts bins. As shown, the first container 300 may be attached at a different height than the second container 400. Furthermore, the first container 300 and the second container 400 may have different dimensions (such as length, width, and / or height), or they may be the same. As shown, the second container 400 may be longer than the first container 300. It will be understood that the bracket of the present invention is not limited to suspending only containers or bins, but may also suspend other items, such as tools or other items.

[0024] The wall 200 can be a perforated plate or a grooved wall, and has any number of grooves 202 and holes 204. In one embodiment, the wall 200 can be provided on a toolbox, workbench, building wall, etc.

[0025] Therefore, compared to conventional supports, this support is suitable for releasable connection to a groove set in a perforated plate or channel wall, providing strength and stability. Furthermore, the support is adaptable to hold containers of various sizes and maintain them at different heights along the support.

[0026] As used herein, the term "connection" and its functional equivalents are not intended to be necessarily limited to a direct mechanical connection between two or more components. Rather, the term "connection" and its functional equivalents are intended to refer to any direct or indirect mechanical, electrical, or chemical connection between two or more objects, features, workpieces, and / or environmental substances. In some examples, "connection" is also intended to mean that one object is integrated with another.

[0027] The content set forth in the foregoing description and figures is provided for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting. While specific embodiments have been shown and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that changes and modifications may be made without departing from the broader aspects of the inventors' contributions. The actual scope of protection sought is intended to be defined by the appended claims when viewed appropriately from the perspective of the prior art.

Claims

1. A support having opposing first and second ends, the support being adapted to receive a first container and a second container, and the support being adapted to be releasably coupled to a wall having a plurality of wall holes, wherein, The first container and the second container each include a first container hook and a second container hook, and the support includes: A first main body portion, adapted to accommodate the first container; Multiple protrusions extend substantially vertically from the first main body portion and are respectively positioned near the first end and the second end; A second main body portion is configured to be substantially parallel to the first main body portion and spaced a distance from the first main body portion, wherein the second main body portion is adapted to abut against the wall when the bracket is connected to the wall, and the second main body portion includes a plurality of holes adapted to accommodate a plurality of fasteners for connecting the bracket to the wall; A third main body portion, disposed in the same plane as the first main body portion, wherein the third main body portion includes a groove adapted to receive the second container hook, the groove extending from near the first end to near the second end; and A plurality of support hooks extend substantially vertically from the second body portion and are adapted to be received by the plurality of wall holes, wherein the plurality of support hooks are disposed between the first body portion and the third body portion.

2. The bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first main body is adapted to accommodate the first container hook.

3. The bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plurality of holes in the second main body are respectively positioned near the first end and the second end.

4. The bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a flange that extends substantially perpendicularly from the third body portion and includes an end adapted to abut against the wall when the bracket is attached to the wall.

5. The bracket according to claim 4, characterized in that, The end of the flange is disposed in the same plane as the second main body portion.

6. A support having opposing first and second ends, the support being adapted to receive a first container and a second container, and the support being adapted to be coupled to a perforated plate including a plurality of perforated plate holes, wherein, The first container and the second container each include a first container hook and a second container hook, and the support includes: A first main body portion, adapted to accommodate the first container hook; Multiple protrusions extend substantially vertically from the first main body portion and are respectively positioned near the first end and the second end; A second main body portion is configured to be substantially parallel to the first main body portion and at a distance from the first main body portion, wherein the second main body portion is adapted to abut against the perforated plate when the bracket is connected to the perforated plate, and the second main body portion includes a plurality of holes adapted to accommodate a plurality of fasteners for connecting the bracket to the perforated plate. A third main body portion is disposed in the same plane as the first main body portion and includes a groove adapted to receive the second container hook, wherein the groove extends from near the first end to near the second end; A flange extending substantially perpendicularly from the third body portion and including an end disposed in the same plane as the second body portion, the end of the flange being adapted to abut against the perforated plate when the bracket is coupled to the perforated plate; and Multiple support hooks extend substantially vertically from the second main body and are adapted to be received by the multiple perforated plate holes, respectively. The plurality of support hooks are disposed between the first main body and the third main body.

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