Partition insert elements and related methods

Abstract

Some embodiments include a partition insert. The partition insert includes a plate. The plate can include a top surface. The plate also can include a bottom surface. The partition insert also can include a first portion. The first portion can include a first aperture extending from the top surface of the plate to the bottom surface of the plate. The partition insert further can include a second portion. The second portion of the partition insert can include a post. The partition insert further can include a third portion. The third portion can be disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The third portion can include a bushing. The third portion also can include a second aperture. The second aperture can include a first portion. The second aperture also can include a second portion. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.

Description

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0001] This disclosure relates to partition insert elements used to support partitions or shelves and related methods.BACKGROUND

[0002] Partition insert elements are used to support partitions or shelves. One or more partition inserts can be used to support one or more shelves as part of a shelving unit. Shelving units using partition inserts can be located in rooms containing media centers, bookcases, pantries, and closets. Partition insert elements can be used as shelf hardware and retained by shelf dowels. For partition insert elements, it is desirous to provide a solution with hidden hardware that is strong enough to support the loading of items on top of the shelves. Partition insert elements are typically used to fasten shelves to partitions at a point of intersection between a shelf and a partition. Multiple partition insert elements are typically used in conjunction with a shared partition. Traditional partition insert elements are susceptible to pulling out of the partition when a heavy load is placed on the shelf. Other deficiencies of traditional partition insert elements include the long assembly time, the ability to install the partition insert element backwards, and low accuracy of installation. Partition insert elements are typically used in conjunction with visible cams and joints.

[0003] Therefore, it is desirable to have a strong partition insert element that can be hidden from view, cannot be installed in the wrong direction, and capable of supporting shelves loaded with items without the need for visible supports.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0004] An understanding of a partition element may be derived by referring to the detailed description and claims when considered in connection with the following illustrative figures. In the following figures, like reference numbers refer to similar elements and steps throughout the figures.

[0005] The drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only of selected embodiments and not all possible implementations and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

[0006] FIG. 1 illustrates a top planar view of a partition insert element, according to an embodiment;

[0007] FIG. 2 illustrates a bottom planar view of the partition insert element of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment;

[0008] FIG. 3 illustrates a bottom, right, back isometric view of the partition insert element of FIG. 1 with an interior view of the second aperture, according to an embodiment;

[0009] FIG. 4 illustrates a front planar view of the partition insert element of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment;

[0010] FIG. 5 illustrates a top, front, right side isometric view of the partition insert element of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment;

[0011] FIG. 6 illustrates a cross-sectional isometric view of the partition insert element of FIG. 1, shown along section lines 6-6 in FIG. 5, according to an embodiment;

[0012] FIG. 7 illustrates a flow chart for a method of providing a partition insert, according to an embodiment.

[0013] Elements and / or any steps among the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not necessarily been rendered according to any particular sequence. For example, steps that may be performed concurrently or in different order may be illustrated in the figures to help to improve understanding of embodiments of the construction element. Moreover, elements may be constructed in various combinations and / or permutations.

[0014] For simplicity and clarity of illustration, the drawing figures illustrate the general manner of construction, and descriptions and details of well-known features and techniques may be omitted to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the invention. Additionally, elements in the drawing figures are not necessarily drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figures may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help improve understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. The same reference numerals in different figures denote the same elements.

[0015] The terms “first,”“second,”“third,”“fourth,” and the like in the description and in the claims, if any, are used for distinguishing between similar elements and not necessarily for describing a particular sequential or chronological order. It is to be understood that the terms so used are interchangeable under appropriate circumstances such that the embodiments described herein are, for example, capable of operation in sequences other than those illustrated or otherwise described herein. Furthermore, the terms “include,” and “have,” and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, system, article, device, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements is not necessarily limited to those elements, but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, system, article, device, or apparatus.

[0016] The terms “left,”“right,”“front,”“back,”“top,”“bottom,”“over,”“under,” and the like in the description and in the claims, if any, are used for descriptive purposes and not necessarily for describing permanent relative positions. It is to be understood that the terms so used are interchangeable under appropriate circumstances such that the embodiments of the invention described herein are, for example, capable of operation in other orientations than those illustrated or otherwise described herein.

[0017] The terms “couple,”“coupled,”“couples,”“coupling,” and the like should be broadly understood and refer to connecting two or more elements or signals, electrically, mechanically and / or otherwise. Two or more electrical elements may be electrically coupled together, but not be mechanically or otherwise coupled together; two or more mechanical elements may be mechanically coupled together, but not be electrically or otherwise coupled together; two or more electrical elements may be mechanically coupled together, but not be electrically or otherwise coupled together. Coupling may be for any length of time, e.g., permanent or semi-permanent or only for an instant. “Mechanical coupling” and the like should be broadly understood and include mechanical coupling of all types.

[0018] The absence of the word “removably,”“removable,” and the like near the word “coupled,” and the like does not mean that the coupling, etc. in question is or is not removable.

[0019] As defined herein, “approximately” can, in some embodiments, mean within plus or minus ten percent of the stated value. In other embodiments, “approximately” can mean within plus or minus five percent of the stated value. In further embodiments, “approximately” can mean within plus or minus three percent of the stated value. In yet other embodiments, “approximately” can mean within plus or minus one percent of the stated value.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXAMPLES OF EMBODIMENTS

[0020] Example embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] Before any aspects of the disclosure are explained in detail, it will be understood that the disclosure is not limited in its application to the details of the construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the following drawings. The disclosure is capable of other aspects and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. Also, it will be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. The use of “including,”“comprising,” or “having” and variations thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items. All numbers expressing measurements and so forth used in the specification and claims are to be understood as being modified in all instanced by the term “approximately.”

[0022] The disclosure relates to enhanced partition insert element geometries that maintain strength, improve ease of installation, and are not visible once installed.

[0023] Among the various aspects of the embodiments disclosed herein is the provision of a partition insert element as substantially shown and described.

[0024] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a partition insert element that can improve strength, installation, and aesthetic design. The partition insert element can comprise a first aperture, a second aperture, a plate, and / or a post.

[0025] Additional embodiments include a method of providing a partition insert element. The method can include providing a plate, providing a first portion of the partition insert, providing a second portion of the partition insert, and / or providing a third portion of the partition insert.

[0026] Some embodiments of a partition insert include a plate. The plate can include a top surface. The plate also can include a bottom surface. The partition insert also can include a first portion of the partition insert. The first portion of the partition insert can include a first aperture extending from the top surface of the plate to the bottom surface of the plate. The partition insert further can include a second portion of the partition insert. The second portion of the partition insert can include a post extending downward from the bottom surface of the plate. In some embodiments, the post also can extend away from the top surface of the plate. The partition insert further can include a third portion of the partition insert. The third portion can be disposed between the first portion of the partition insert and the second portion of the partition insert. The third portion of the partition insert can include a bushing. The third portion of the partition insert also can include a second aperture. The second aperture can be disposed within a circumference of the bushing.

[0027] The second aperture also can include a first portion of the second aperture. In some embodiments, the first portion of the second aperture can include a circular-section. In some embodiments, the first portion of the second aperture can be disposed at a first side of the second aperture. In some embodiments, the first side of the second aperture can be proximate to the first aperture. The first portion of the second aperture can include bumps on a ledge. In some embodiments, the ledge can be disposed between the top surface of the plate and the bottom surface of the partition insert. In some embodiments, the ledge can be disposed between the top surface of the plate and the bottom surface of the bushing. The second aperture further can include a second portion of the second aperture. The second portion of the second aperture can include a sloped ramp. The sloped ramp can extend from the top surface of the plate to an intermediate surface of the partition insert.

[0028] Various embodiments include a method of providing a partition insert. The method of providing a partition insert can include providing a plate. The providing the plate can include forming a top surface. The providing the plate also can include forming a bottom surface. The method of providing a partition insert also can include providing a first portion of the partition insert. The providing the first portion of the partition insert can include forming a first aperture extending from the top surface of the plate to the bottom surface of the plate. The method of providing a partition insert further can include providing a second portion of the partition insert. The providing the second portion of the partition insert can include providing a post extending downward form the bottom surface of the plate. The method of providing a partition insert further can include providing a third portion of the partition insert. The third portion of the partition insert can be disposed between the first portion of the partition insert and the second portion of the partition insert. The providing the third portion of the partition insert can include providing a bushing. The providing the third portion of the partition insert also can include forming a second aperture.

[0029] The second aperture can be disposed within a circumference of the bushing. The forming second aperture can include forming a first portion of the second aperture. In some embodiments, the forming the first portion of the second aperture can include forming bumps on a ledge disposed between the top surface of the plate and the bottom surface of the partition insert. In some embodiments, the forming the first portion of the second aperture can include forming bumps on a ledge disposed between the top surface of the plate and the bottom surface of the bushing. The forming the first portion of the second aperture also can include forming a sloped ramp extending from the top surface of the plate to an intermediate surface of the partition insert.

[0030] Turning to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a top planar view of a partition insert element, according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 illustrates a bottom planar view of the partition insert element of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 illustrates a bottom, right, back isometric view of the partition insert element of FIG. 1 with an interior view of the second aperture. FIG. 4 illustrates a front planar view of the partition insert element of FIG. 1. FIG. 5 illustrates a top, front, right side isometric view of the partition insert element of FIG. 1. FIG. 6 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the partition insert element of FIG. 1, shown along section lines 6-6 in FIG. 5. FIG. 7 illustrates a flow chart for a method of providing a partition insert, according to an embodiment.

[0031] Generally speaking, partition insert 100 can be formed using a variety of different manufacturing techniques including but not limited to extrusion, casting, rolling, forging, injection molding, and machining to create different geometries using a number of different materials and processing methods based upon available stock and / or standardized lengths for a particular insert application. In an embodiment, the partition insert element is made from Zamak material, a zinc and aluminum alloy that also can contain magnesium and copper. In other embodiments, the partition insert elements can be made out of resins, polymer composites, particle reinforced polymer, engineer hybrid polymer, aluminum, steel, titanium, zinc, or any other suitable material.

[0032] An embodiment of a partition insert is indicated generally as 100 in the figures. Partition insert 100 is an embodiment of the partition insert element and is not limited to embodiments presented herein. The partition insert element can be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. As shown in FIGS. 1-6, partition insert 100 may comprise plate 102. Plate 102 can include top surface 104, bottom surface 106, outer edge 105 that is proximate to the first aperture, and outer edge 107 proximate to the post. Plate 102 of partition insert 100 also can include first portion 110, second portion 140, and third portion 160. The first portion 110 can include first aperture 120, center 125 of the first aperture, outer edge 105 that is proximate to the first aperture, and inner edge 109 of the first portion of the partition insert. The second portion 140 can include post 150, center 155 of the post 150, outer edge 107 that is proximate to the post, and inner edge 111 of second portion of the partition insert. The third portion 160 can include second aperture 185 and bushing 175. Bushing 175 can include bottom outer surface 172 of the bushing, top outer perimeter 174 of the bushing, bottom inside surface 176 of the bushing, and bottom surface 178 of the bushing. Second aperture 185 can include a first portion 187 of the second aperture and a second portion 165 of the second aperture. First portion 187 of the second aperture can include a center 189 of the first portion of the second aperture, a first side 191 of the second aperture, and a ledge 190. Ledge 190 can include a bottom surface 195 of the ledge. The bottom surface 195 of the ledge 190 can include bumps 197. In some embodiments, the first portion 187 of the second aperture 185 can be proximate the first side 191 of the second aperture. In some embodiments, the first side 191 of the second aperture 185 can be proximate to the first aperture 120. The second portion 165 of the second aperture can include a first side 169 of the second portion 165 of the second aperture, a second side 171 of the second aperture, a sloped ramp 173, and an intermediate surface 179. In some embodiments, the first side 191 of the second aperture 185 is closer to the first aperture 120 than the second side 171 of the second aperture 185. In some embodiments, the second side 171 of the second aperture 185 is closer to the post 150 than the first side 191 of the second aperture 185. In some embodiments, the second portion 165 of the second aperture 185 can include an oval-shaped section. In some embodiments, the second portion 165 of the second aperture 185 can be disposed at a second side 171 of the second aperture 185. In some embodiments, the second side 171 of the second aperture 185 can be proximate to the post 150. In some embodiments, the oval-shaped section of the second portion 165 of the second aperture 185 can be joined with the circular-section of the first portion 187 of the second aperture 185.

[0033] Turning now to FIG. 1, a partition insert 100 is shown, according to an embodiment. In many embodiments, partition insert 100 can include a plate 102. Plate 102 can include a top surface 104 of the plate. In some embodiments, plate 102 can have rounded edges as shown in FIGS. 1-5. In other embodiments, plate 102 can have sharp corners. In some embodiments, a length of plate 102 can be approximately 65.0 mm. In other embodiments, a length of plate 102 can be in a range of approximately 40.0 mm to 90.0 mm. In other embodiments, a length of plate 102 can be in a range of approximately 50.0 mm to 80.0 mm. In some embodiments, a width of plate 102 can be approximately 14.0 mm. In other embodiments, a width of plate 102 can be in a range of approximately 7.0 mm to approximately 21.0 mm. In other embodiments, a width of plate 102 can be in a range of approximately 10.0 mm to approximately 18.0 mm. In some embodiments, a thickness of plate 102 can be approximately 1.5 mm. In other embodiments, a thickness of plate 102 can be in a range of approximately 0.5 mm to approximately 2.5 mm. In other embodiments, a thickness of plate 102 can be in a range of approximately 1.0 mm to approximately 2.0 mm. Partition insert 100 also can include a first portion 110, a second portion 140, and a third portion 160. In some embodiments, a length of first portion 110 can be approximately 13.5 mm. In some embodiments, the length of the first portion 110 can extend from an outer edge 105 of the partition insert that is proximate to the first aperture 120 to an inner edge 109 (FIGS. 2 and 4) of the first portion of the partition insert. In other embodiments, a length of first portion 110 can be a range of approximately 7.5 mm to approximately 19.5 mm. In other embodiments, a length of first portion 110 can be in a range of approximately 10.0 mm to approximately 17.0 mm. In some embodiments, a length of second portion 140 can be approximately 19.5 mm. In some embodiments, the length of the second portion 140 of the partition insert can extend from the inner edge 111 (FIGS. 2 and 4) of the second portion 140 of the partition insert to an outer edge 107 (FIGS. 2 and 4) of the partition insert that is proximate to the post 150. In other embodiments, a length of second portion 140 can be in a range of approximately 10.5 mm to approximately 28.5 mm. In other embodiments, a length of second portion 140 can be in a range of approximately 15.0 mm to approximately 23.0 mm. In some embodiments, a length of third portion 160 can be approximately 32.0 mm. In some embodiments, a length of the third portion of the partition insert can extend from an inner edge 109 (FIGS. 2 and 4) of the first portion of the partition insert to an inner edge 111 (FIGS. 2 and 4) of the second portion of the partition insert. In other embodiments, a length of third portion 160 can be in a range of approximately 20.0 mm to approximately 44.0 mm. In other embodiments, a length of third portion 160 can be in a range of approximately 26.0 mm to approximately 38.0 mm. In some embodiments, first portion 110 can include a first aperture 120. In some embodiments, a diameter of first aperture 120 can be approximately 6.5 mm. In other embodiments, a diameter of first aperture 120 can be in a range of approximately 4.0 mm to approximately 9.0 mm. In other embodiments, a diameter of first aperture 120 can be in a range of approximately 5.0 mm to approximately 8.0 mm. In some embodiments, an inside diameter of first aperture 120 can be approximately 6.5 mm. In other embodiments, an inside diameter of first aperture 120 can be in a range of approximately 4.0 mm to approximately 9.0 mm. In other embodiments, an inside diameter of first aperture 120 can be in a range of approximately 5.0 mm to approximately 8.0 mm. In some embodiments, first aperture 120 can be configured to receive a screw head, although first aperture 120 can be sized so that the screw head cannot pass through first aperture 120. In some embodiments, first aperture 120 can be configured to receive a post, and first aperture 120 can be sized so that the post can pass through first aperture 120. In some embodiments, third portion 160 can include a second aperture 185. In some embodiments, second aperture 185 can include sloped ramp 173. In some embodiments, second aperture 185 also can be disposed within top outer perimeter 174 of the bushing 175 (FIGS. 3 and 4). Third portion 160 can be disposed between first portion 110 and second portion 140.

[0034] Turning now to FIG. 2 a bottom planar view of the partition insert 100 of FIG. 1 is shown, according to an embodiment. Partition insert 100 can include bottom surface 106 of plate 102. In some embodiments, the distance or thickness between top surface 104 (FIG. 1) of plate 102 and bottom surface 106 of plate 102 can be approximately 1.5 mm. In other embodiments, the distance between top surface 104 (FIG. 1) of plate 102 and bottom surface 106 of plate 102 can be in a range of approximately 0.5 mm to approximately 2.5 mm. In other embodiments, the distance between top surface 104 (FIG. 1) of plate 102 and bottom surface 106 of plate 102 can be in a range of approximately 1.0 mm to approximately 2.0 mm. First portion 110 of partition insert 100 can include first aperture 120. First aperture 120 can include a center 125 of the first aperture. Second portion 140 can include post 150. Post 150 can include a center 155 of the post 150. In some embodiments, the distance between the center 125 of the first aperture and the center 155 of the post 150 can be approximately 51.0 mm, the post 150 can include ribs. In other embodiments, the distance between the center 125 of the first aperture and the center 155 of the post 150 can be in a range of approximately 40.0 mm to approximately 62.0 mm. In other embodiments, the distance between the center 125 of the first aperture and the center 155 of the post 150 can be in a range of approximately 46.0 mm to approximately 56.0 mm. Third portion 160 of partition insert 100 can include second aperture 185 and bushing 175. Second aperture 185 can include a first portion 187 of the second aperture and a second portion 165 of the second aperture. Second aperture 185 can be disposed inside the bottom outer surface 172 of the bushing. The first portion 187 of the second aperture can be disposed within a partially circular-shaped or oval-shaped enclosure as shown in FIG. 2. The enclosure can be the bottom surface 195 of a ledge 190. In some embodiments, the first portion 187 of the second aperture can include a circular-section. In some embodiments, the first portion 187 of the second aperture can be disposed at a first side 191 of the second aperture. In some embodiments, the first side 191 of the second aperture can be proximate to the first aperture 120. The bottom surface 195 of the ledge 190 can include one or more bumps 197. The bumps 197 can be stadium or pill shaped. In other embodiments, the bumps can be circular, oval, square, rectangular, hexagonal, or any other suitable shape. In some embodiments, bumps 197 can extend away from the top surface of the plate. In some embodiments, bumps 197 cannot be visible from the top surface of the plate. In some embodiments, bumps 197 can be arranged to extend radially away from a center 189 of the first portion of the second aperture. In some embodiments, adjacent bumps 197 can be spaced evenly apart from each other. The first portion 187 of the second aperture can include a center 189 of the first portion of the second aperture. In some embodiments, a distance between the center 189 of the first portion of the second aperture and the center 155 of the post 150 in the second portion 140 can be approximately 36.5 mm. In other embodiments, the distance between the center 189 of the first portion187 of the second aperture and the center 155 of the post 150 in the second portion 140 can be in a range of approximately 30 mm to approximately 43.0 mm. In other embodiments, the distance between the center 189 of the first portion 187 of the second aperture and the center 155 of the post 150 in the second portion 140 can be in a range of approximately 26.0 mm to approximately 47.0 mm. In some embodiments, a distance between the center 125 of the first aperture of the first portion 110 and the center 189 of the first portion of the second aperture of the third portion 160 can be approximately 14.5 mm. In other embodiments, a distance between the center 125 of the first aperture of the first portion 110 and the center 189 of the first portion of the second aperture of the third portion 160 can be in a range of approximately 10 mm to approximately 19.0 mm. In other embodiments, a distance between the center 125 of the first aperture of the first portion 110 and the center 189 of the first portion of the second aperture of the third portion 160 can be in a range of approximately 7.0 mm to approximately 22.0 mm. A perimeter or circumference of the first portion 187 of the second aperture can be defined by a first side 191 of the second aperture and a first side 169 of the second portion 165 of the second aperture. The first side 191 of the second aperture can be an interior surface of bushing 175 on a side of the bushing that is proximate to the first portion 110 of the partition insert 100. The first side 169 of the second portion of the second aperture can be disposed between the perimeter or circumference of the first portion 187 of the second aperture and the perimeter or circumference of the second portion of the second aperture. A perimeter or circumference of the second portion 165 of the second aperture can be defined by the first side 169 of the second portion of the second aperture and a second side 171 of the second aperture. The second side 171 of the second aperture can be an interior surface of bushing 175 on a side of the bushing that is proximate to the second portion 140 of the partition insert. Third portion 160 can include a sloped ramp 173. Sloped ramp 173 can extend from top surface 104 of partition insert 100 to an intermediate surface 179. Intermediate surface 179 can be disposed in the second aperture 185. Intermediate surface 179 can also be disposed between top surface 104 (FIG. 1) and bottom surface 106. In some embodiments, a distance between top surface 104 (FIG. 1) and intermediate surface 179 can be approximately 5.0 mm. In other embodiments, a distance between top surface 104 (FIG. 1) and intermediate surface 179 can be in a range of approximately 3.0 mm to approximately 7.0 mm. In other embodiments, a distance between top surface 104 (FIG. 1) and intermediate surface 179 can be in a range of approximately 2.5 mm to approximately 7.5 mm. In some embodiments, a distance between intermediate surface 179 and bottom surface 106 of plate 102 can be approximately 3.0 mm. In other embodiments, a distance between intermediate surface 179 and bottom surface 106 of plate 102 can be in a range of approximately 2.0 mm to approximately 4.0 mm. In other embodiments, a distance between intermediate surface 179 and bottom surface 106 of plate 102 can be in a range of approximately 1.0 mm to approximately 5.0 mm.

[0035] Turning now to FIG. 3 a bottom, right, back isometric view of the partition insert 100 of FIG. 1 with an interior view of the second aperture is shown, according to an embodiment. Bushing 175 can extend from bottom surface 106 of plate 102 to bottom surface 178 of the bushing. In some embodiments, bushing 175 can extend downward from the bottom surface 106 of the plate 102 and away from the top surface 104 (FIG. 1) of the plate 102. In some embodiments, a depth of the bushing 175 from bottom surface 106 of plate 102 to bottom surface 178 of the bushing 175 can be approximately 7.5 mm. In some embodiments, a depth of the bushing 175 from bottom surface 106 of plate 102 to bottom surface 178 of the bushing can be approximately 9.0 mm. In other embodiments, a depth of the bushing 175 from bottom surface 106 of plate 102 to bottom surface 178 of the bushing can be in a range of approximately 5.0 mm to approximately 10.0 mm. In other embodiments, a depth of the bushing 175 from bottom surface 106 of plate 102 to bottom surface 178 of the bushing can be in a range of approximately 2.5 mm to approximately 12.5 mm. In some embodiments, the length of the bushing 175 can extend between an inner edge of the first portion of the partition insert and an inner edge of the second portion of the partition insert. In some embodiments, a length of bushing 175 can be approximately 32 mm. In other embodiments, a length of bushing 175 can be in a range of approximately 20 mm to approximately 44 mm. In other embodiments, a length of bushing 175 can be in a range of approximately 26 mm to approximately 38 mm. In some embodiments, a thickness of bushing 175 can extend between the bottom inside surface 176 of the bushing and the bottom outer surface 172 of the bushing. In some embodiments, a thickness of bushing 175 can be approximately 1.4 mm. In other embodiments, a thickness of bushing 175 can be in a range of approximately 0.7 mm to approximately 2.1 mm. In other embodiments, a thickness of bushing 175 can be in a range of approximately 0.4 mm to approximately 2.4 mm.

[0036] Turning now to FIG. 4 a front planar view of the partition insert 100 of FIG. 1 is shown. First portion 110 can extend from outer edge 105 that is proximate to the first aperture to inner edge 109 of first portion of the partition insert. In some embodiments, a distance between outer edge 105 that is proximate to the first aperture and inner edge 109 of the first portion of the partition insert can be approximately 13.5 mm. In other embodiments, a distance between outer edge 105 that is proximate to the first aperture and inner edge 109 of the first portion of the partition insert can be in a range of approximately 9.0 mm to approximately 18.0 mm. In other embodiments, a distance between outer edge 105 that is proximate to the first aperture and inner edge 109 of the first portion of the partition insert can be in a range of approximately 7.0 mm to approximately 20.0 mm. Third portion 160 can extend from inner edge 109 of the first portion of the partition insert to inner edge 111 of second portion of the partition insert. In some embodiments, a distance between inner edge 109 of the first portion of the partition insert to inner edge 111 of second portion of the partition insert can be approximately 32.0 mm. In other embodiments, a distance between inner edge 109 of the first portion of the partition insert to inner edge 111 of second portion of the partition insert can be in a range of approximately 20.0 mm to approximately 44.0 mm. In other embodiments, a distance between inner edge 109 of the first portion of the partition insert to inner edge 111 of second portion of the partition insert can be in a range of approximately 26.0 mm to approximately 38.0 mm. Second portion 140 can extend from inner edge 111 of second portion of the partition insert to outer edge 107 that is proximate to the post. In some embodiments, a distance between inner edge 111 of second portion of the partition insert to outer edge 107 that is proximate to the post can be approximately 19.5 mm. In other embodiments, a distance between inner edge 111 of second portion of the partition insert to outer edge 107 that is proximate to the post can be in a range of approximately 10.5 mm to approximately 28.5 mm. In other embodiments, a distance between inner edge 111 of second portion of the partition insert to outer edge 107 that is proximate to the post can be in a range of approximately 15.0 mm to approximately 23.0 mm. In some embodiments, a distance between top surface 104 and bottom surface 178 of the bushing can be approximately 9.0 mm. In other embodiments, a distance between top surface 104 and bottom surface 178 of the bushing can be in a range of approximately 6.0 mm to approximately 12.0 mm. In other embodiments, a distance between top surface 104 and bottom surface 178 of the bushing can be in a range of approximately 3.0 mm to approximately 15.0 mm.

[0037] Turning now to FIG. 5, a top, front, right side isometric view of the partition insert of FIG. 1 is shown. In some embodiments, first aperture 120 can be a countersunk hole configured to receive a euro screw. In some embodiments, first aperture 120 can be a countersunk hole with a lip 124 that is approximately 1.5 mm in radial length. In other embodiments, first aperture 120 can be a countersunk hole with a lip 124 that falls within a range of approximately 0.75 mm to approximately 2.25 mm in radial length. In other embodiments, first aperture 120 can be a countersunk hole with a lip 124 that falls within a range of approximately 0.5 mm to approximately 2.5 mm in radial length.

[0038] Turning now to FIG. 6, a cross-sectional view of the partition insert 100 of FIG. 1 is shown, according to an embodiment. In some embodiments, screw 600 can be disposed in first aperture 120. In some embodiments, screw 600 can be a euro screw. In some embodiments, the head of screw 600 can be flush with top surface 104 of plate 102. In some embodiments, partition insert 100 can include post 150. Post 150 can extend downward from bottom surface 106 of plate 102 and away from top surface 104 of plate 102. In some embodiments, a bottom surface 610 of post 150 can form a plane with bottom surface 178 of bushing 175. In some embodiments, a distance from bottom surface 106 of plate 102 to bottom surface 610 of post 150 can be less than a distance from bottom surface 106 of plate 102 to bottom surface 178 of bushing 175. In some embodiments, sloped ramp 173 can be disposed between first aperture 120 and post 150. In some embodiments, intermediate surface 179 can be disposed between bottom surface 178 of the bushing 175 and bottom surface 106 of the plate 102. In some embodiments, sloped ramp 173 can extend downward from the top surface 104 of plate 102 towards first aperture 120.

[0039] Turning now to FIG. 7, a flow chart for a method 200 of providing a partition insert, according to an embodiment is shown. The method 200 can include block 210 of providing a plate. The plate can be similar or identical to plate 102 (FIGS. 1-6). In several embodiments, plate 102 can be formed from a continuous material such as a sheet. In other embodiment, plate 102 can be formed via casting, forging, milling, machining, and / or other processes. In some embodiments, block 210 of providing a plate can include forming a top surface 215. In several embodiments, forming a top surface 215 can be performed by press brakes bending, roll bending, roll forming, draw bench forming, stretch forming, extrusion, or another suitable form of bending a sheet of continuous material. In other embodiments, forming a top surface 215 can be formed via casting, forging, milling, machining, and / or other processes. In some embodiments, block 210 of providing a plate can include forming a bottom surface 220. In several embodiments, forming a bottom surface 220 can be formed by press brakes bending, roll bending, roll forming, draw bench forming, stretch forming, extrusion, or another suitable form of bending a sheet of continuous material. In other embodiments, forming a bottom surface 220 can be formed via casting, forging, milling, machining, and / or other processes. Method 200 also can include block 230 of providing a first portion of the partition insert. In some embodiments, block 230 of providing a first portion of the partition insert can include forming a first aperture 235. The first aperture can extend from the top surface of the plate to the bottom surface of the plate. In several embodiments, forming a first aperture can be formed by drilling, punching, laser cutting, waterjet cutting, plasma cutting, or pressing. In some embodiments, method 200 does not include block 230, and instead, the first aperture can be formed during block 210 when the plate is provided. Method 200 further can include block 240 of providing a second portion of the partition insert. In some embodiments, block 240 of providing a second portion of the partition insert can include providing a post 245. The post can extend downward from the bottom surface of the plate. In several embodiments, providing a post 245 can be provided by soldering the post to the bottom surface of the plate. The post itself can be formed by casting, forging, milling, machining, and / or other processes, and can be similar to the processes used to form the plate. Method 200 further can include block 255 of providing a third portion of the partition insert. In some embodiments, block 255 of providing a third portion of the partition insert can include providing a bushing 175. In some embodiments, block 255 of providing a third portion of the partition insert also can include forming a second aperture 265. In some embodiments, providing a bushing 175 can be provided by soldering the bushing to the bottom surface of the plate. The bushing itself can be formed by casting, forging, milling, machining, and / or other processes, and can be similar to the processes used to form the plate and / or the post. In some embodiments, forming a second aperture 265 can be formed by drilling, punching, laser cutting, waterjet cutting, plasma cutting, or pressing the plate. In other embodiments, block 255 of providing a third portion of the partition insert does not include forming a second aperture 265, and instead, the second aperture is formed during block 210 when the plate is provided. In some embodiments, block 255 is performed before block 240 and / or before block 230. In some embodiments, method 200 also can include forming an intermediate surface 179 (FIGS. 2 and 3) between the top surface 104 (FIG. 1) of the plate 102 (FIGS. 2 and 3) and the bottom surface 178 (FIG. 3) of the bushing 175 (FIGS. 2 and 3), and in some embodiments, the forming of the intermediate surface 179 (FIGS. 2 and 3) can be part of block 260. In some embodiments, method 200 also can include forming the first portion 187 of the second aperture 185. Forming the first portion 187 of the second aperture 185 can include forming a circular-section. The circular-section can be disposed at a first side 191 of the second aperture 185. The first side 191 of the second aperture 185 can be proximate to the first aperture 120. In some embodiments, method 200 can include forming the second portion 165 of the second aperture. In some embodiments, forming the second portion 165 of the second aperture can include forming an oval-shaped section. In some embodiments, the oval-shaped section can be disposed at a second side 171 of the second aperture. In some embodiments, the second side 171 of the second aperture can be proximate to the post 150. In some embodiments, method 200 can include joining the oval-shaped section of the second portion 165 of the second aperture 185 with the circular-section of the first portion 187 of the second aperture 185. In some embodiments, method 200 can include forming an inside diameter of the first aperture 120. In some embodiments, method 200 can include configuring the first aperture 120 to receive a screw head. In some embodiments, method 200 can include providing a depth of the bushing 175. In some embodiments, the depth of the bushing 175 can extend from the bottom surface 106 of the plate 102 and away from the top surface 104 of the plate 102 to the bottom surface 178 of the bushing 175. In some embodiments, method 200 can include providing a length of the first portion 110 of the partition insert that extends from an outer edge 105 of the partition insert that is proximate to the first aperture 120 to an inner edge 109 of the first portion of the partition insert. In some embodiments, method 200 can include providing a length of the third portion 160 of the partition insert that extends from an inner edge 109 of the first portion of the partition insert to an inner edge 111 of the second portion of the partition insert. In some embodiments, method 200 can include providing a length of the second portion 140 of the partition insert that extends from the inner edge 111 of the second portion of the partition insert to an outer edge 107 of the partition insert that can be proximate to the post 150.

[0040] Referring back to FIGS. 1-6, partition insert 100 can include plate 102. In some embodiments, plate 102 can be configured to contact a shelf or a partition when the partition insert 100 is in an installed position. In some embodiments, one or more components of partition insert 100 can include poka-yoke dimensions to prevent backwards installation of the partition insert 100. In some embodiments, plate 102 can extend from the first portion 110 of the partition insert to the second portion 140 of the partition insert. In other embodiments, plate 102 can be located in one or more of the first portion 110 of the partition insert, the third portion 160 of the partition insert, or the second portion 140 of the partition insert. In other embodiments, plate 102 can be located in the first portion 110 of the partition insert, the third portion 160 of the partition insert, and the second portion 140 of the partition insert. In some embodiments, plate 102 can include a first aperture 120. In some embodiments, plate 102 can include a second aperture 185. In some embodiments, a thickness of plate 102 can be between top surface 104 of plate 102 and bottom surface 106 of plate 102. In some embodiments, a length of plate 102 an extend from outer edge 105 that is proximate to the first aperture to outer edge 107 that is proximate to the post 150.

[0041] Partition insert 100 can include first aperture 120. In some embodiments, first aperture 120 can be located at a first portion 110 of the partition insert 100. In some embodiments, first aperture 120 can be located at a third portion 160 of the partition insert 100 or at a second portion 140 of the partition insert 100. In some embodiments, first aperture 120 can be configured to receive a euro screw. In some embodiments, first aperture 120 can be smaller than second aperture 185. In some embodiments, first aperture 120 can be proximate to outer edge 105. In some embodiments, a screw can be disposed within first aperture 120. In some embodiments, a length of first aperture 120 can be a distance from top surface 104 of plate 102 to bottom surface 106 of plate 102. First aperture 120 can include center 125 of the first aperture. In some embodiments, center 125 of the first aperture can be colinear with center 155 of the post. In some embodiments, center 125 of the first aperture can be colinear with center 189 of the first portion 187 of the second aperture 185. In some embodiments, center 125 of the first aperture can be colinear with center 193 of the second portion 165 of the second aperture 185. In some embodiments, the first portion 187 of the second aperture 185 can have an inner diameter that is smaller than the inner diameter of the second portion 165 of the second aperture 185. In some embodiments, first portion 187 of the second aperture 185 can have an inner diameter that is larger than the inner diameter of the first aperture 120.

[0042] Partition insert 100 can include second aperture 185. In some embodiments, second aperture 185 can be located at a third portion 160 of the partition insert 100. In some embodiments, second aperture 185 can be located at first portion 110 of the partition insert or at second portion 140 of the partition insert. In some embodiments, second aperture 185 can be configured to receive a dowel pin. In some embodiments, second aperture 185 can be larger than first aperture 120. In some embodiments, second aperture 185 can include first portion 187 of the second aperture. First portion 187 of the second aperture can include center 189 of the first portion of the second aperture. In some embodiments, second aperture 185 can include a first side 191 of the second aperture and a second side 171 of the second aperture. In some embodiments, the first side 191 of the second aperture can be disposed at a side of the second aperture 185 proximate to the first aperture 120. In some embodiments, second side 171 of the second aperture 185 can be disposed at a side of the second aperture 185 proximate to post 150. In some embodiments, second aperture 185 can include a ledge 190. In some embodiments, second aperture 185 can include sloped ramp 173. In some embodiments, sloped ramp 173 can be located at an opposite end of the second aperture from bumps 197. In some embodiments, sloped ramp 173 can be disposed at a portion of the circumference of the second portion 165 of the second aperture 185. In some embodiments, sloped ramp 173 can be located proximate to second side 171 of the second aperture. In some embodiments, sloped ramp 173 can extend downward from the top surface 104 of plate 102 to an intermediate surface 179. In some embodiments, sloped ramp 173 can facilitate the insertion or removal of a dowel pin. In some embodiments, intermediate surface 179 can be located between the center 193 of the second portion 165 of the second aperture 185 and second side 171 of the second aperture 185. In some embodiments, intermediate surface 179 can be disposed between bottom surface 178 of the bushing and top surface 104 of the plate 102. In some embodiments, the intermediate surface 179 can be disposed between the top surface 104 of the plate 102 and the bottom inside surface 176 of the bushing 175. In some embodiments, intermediate surface 179 can be disposed at a height of the partition insert that is approximately at the middle of the height of the partition insert 100. In some embodiments, intermediate surface 179 can be disposed at a height of the partition insert that is between the top surface 104 of the plate and the middle of the partition insert. In other embodiments, intermediate surface 179 can be disposed at a height of the partition insert that is between the bottom surface 178 of the bushing and the middle of the partition insert. In some embodiments, second aperture 185 can be disposed within bottom outer surface 172 of the bushing 175. In some embodiments, intermediate surface 179 can include a flat surface that is approximately parallel to bottom surface 178 of the bushing 175. In some embodiments, intermediate surface 179 can include a flat surface that is approximately parallel to plate 102. In some embodiments, intermediate surface 179 can include a flat surface that is approximately parallel to bottom surface 195 of ledge 190. In some embodiments, bottom surface 195 of ledge 190 can be located between bottom surface 106 of ledge 190 and intermediate surface 179. In some embodiments, second portion 165 of the second aperture 185 can have an inner diameter that is larger than the inner diameter of the first aperture 120.

[0043] Partition insert 100 can include bumps 197. In some embodiments, bumps 197 can be disposed on a surface of partition insert 100. In some embodiments, bumps 197 can be disposed on a surface and retained within second aperture 185. In some embodiments, bumps 197 can include raised projections that extend in a direction toward the bottom surface 178 of the bushing 175. The bumps 197 can be stadium or pill shaped. In other embodiments, the bumps can be circular, oval, square, rectangular, hexagonal, or any other suitable shape. In some embodiments, bumps 197 can extend away from the top surface of the plate. In some embodiments, bumps 197 cannot be visible from the top surface of the plate. In some embodiments, bumps 197 can be arranged to extend radially away from a center 189 of the first portion of the second aperture. In some embodiments, adjacent bumps 197 can be spaced evenly apart from each other. In some embodiments, bumps 197 can be disposed on a ledge 190. In some embodiments, bumps 197 can be disposed at the first portion 187 of the second aperture 185. In some embodiments, bumps 197 can be disposed at the second portion 165 of the second aperture 185. In some embodiments, bumps 197 can be disposed at a side of the second aperture 185 that is opposite to a side of the second aperture 185 proximate to sloped ramp 173.

[0044] Partition insert 100 can include ledge 190. In some embodiments, ledge 190 can be disposed within second aperture 185. In some embodiments, ledge 190 can be disposed at a portion of the circumference of first portion 187 of the second aperture 185. In some embodiments, ledge 190 can be disposed between the top surface of the plate and the bottom surface of the partition insert. In some embodiments, the ledge 190 can be disposed between the top surface of the plate and the bottom surface 178 of the bushing. In some embodiments, ledge 190 can be disposed at approximately three quarters of the perimeter of the first portion 187 of the second aperture 185. In other embodiments, ledge 190 can be disposed at approximately one half of the perimeter of the first portion 187 of the second aperture 185. In some embodiments, the length of the ledge can be approximately the same as the length of the bumps 197 on the ledge.

[0045] Partition insert 100 can comprise bushing 175. In some embodiments, bushing 175 can be disposed in third portion 160 of the partition insert 100. In other embodiments, bushing 175 can be disposed in first portion 110 of the partition insert 100 or in second portion 140 of the partition insert 100. Bushing 175 can include bottom outer surface 172 of the bushing 175 and bottom surface 178 of the bushing 175. In some embodiments, a width of bushing 175 can be located between bottom outer surface 172 of the bushing and first side 191 of the second aperture on the side of bushing 175 that is proximate to first aperture 120. In some embodiments, a width of bushing 175 can be located between bottom outer surface 172 of the bushing and second side 171 of the second aperture on the side of bushing 175 that is proximate to post 150. In some embodiments, a width of bushing 175 can be between bottom inside surface 176 of the bushing 175 and bottom outer surface 172 of the bushing 175. In some embodiments, a length of bushing 175 can be between bottom surface 106 of plate 102 and bottom surface 178 of the bushing 175 Partition insert 100 can include bottom surface 106 of the plate 102. In some embodiments, bottom surface 106 of the plate 102 can be between the top surface 104 of the plate 102 and the bottom surface of the partition insert. In some embodiments, bottom surface 106 of the plate 102 can be between the top surface of the plate and the bottom surface 195 of the ledge. In some embodiments, bottom surface 106 of the plate 102 can include a portion of first aperture 120. In some embodiments, bottom surface 106 of the plate 102 can include a portion of second aperture 185. In some embodiments, bottom surface 106 of the plate 102 can be adjacent to post 150. In some embodiments, post 150 can extend downward and away from bottom surface 106 of plate 102. In some embodiments, bottom surface 106 of plate 102 can be adjacent to bushing 175. In some embodiments, bushing 175 can extend downward and away from bottom surface 106 of plate 102. In some embodiments, first aperture 120 can be disposed between bottom surface 106 of plate 102 and top surface 104 of plate 102. In some embodiments, bottom surface 106 of plate 102 can be disposed at a first portion 110 of the partition insert 100, Partition insert 100 can include a bottom surface 195 of the ledge 190. In some embodiments, bottom surface 195 of the ledge 190 can be disposed below the bottom surface 106 of the plate 102. In some embodiments, bottom surface 195 of the ledge 190 can be disposed between the top surface 104 of the plate 102 and the bottom surface 178 of the bushing 175. In other embodiments, bottom surface 195 of the ledge 190 can be disposed between top surface 104 of the plate 102 and the bottom surface of the partition insert 100. In some embodiments, bottom surface 195 of the ledge 190 can be disposed at approximately three quarters of the perimeter of the first portion 187 of the second aperture 185. In other embodiments, bottom surface 195 of the ledge 190 can be disposed at approximately one half of the perimeter of the first portion 187 of the second aperture 185. In some embodiments, the length of the bottom surface 195 of the ledge 190 can be approximately the same as the length of the bumps 197 on the ledge.

[0046] Partition insert 100 can include bottom surface 178 of the bushing 175. In some embodiments, bottom surface 178 of the bushing 175 can be below the bottom surface of the plate. In some embodiments, bottom surface 178 of the bushing 175 can be the bottom surface of the partition insert. In some embodiments, bottom surface 178 of the bushing 175 can be below the bottom surface 106 of the plate 102 such that the bottom surface 106 of the plate 102 is located between the top surface 104 of the plate 102 and the bottom surface 178 of the bushing 175.

[0047] Although partition insert elements and related methods have been described with reference to specific embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes can be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, the disclosure of embodiments is intended to be illustrative of the scope of the disclosure and is not intended to be limiting, and it is intended that the scope of the disclosure shall be limited only to the extent required by the appended claims. Additionally, the patent claims at the end of this document are not intended to be construed under 35 U.S.C. § 112(f) unless traditional means-plus-function language is expressly recited, such as “means for” or “step for” language being expressly recited in the claim(s).

[0048] Benefits, other advantages, and solutions to problems have been described with regard to specific embodiments. The benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any element or elements that may cause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or become more pronounced, however, are not to be construed as critical, required, or essential features or elements of any or all of the claims, unless such benefits, advantages, solutions, or elements are stated in such claim. Additionally, replacement of one or more claimed elements constitutes reconstruction and not repair.

[0049] Moreover, embodiments and limitations disclosed herein are not dedicated to the public under the doctrine of dedication if the embodiments and / or limitations: (1) are not expressly claimed in the claims; and (2) are or are potentially equivalents of express elements and / or limitations in the claims under the doctrine of equivalents.

Claims

1. A partition insert comprising:a plate, wherein the plate comprises:a top surface; anda bottom surface;a first portion of the partition insert, comprising:a first aperture extending from the top surface of the plate to the bottom surface of the plate;a second portion of the partition insert, comprising:a post extending downward from the bottom surface of the plate and away from the top surface of the plate; anda third portion of the partition insert disposed between the first portion of the partition insert and the second portion of the partition insert, comprising:a bushing; anda second aperture, wherein the second aperture is disposed within a circumference of the bushing and comprises:a first portion of the second aperture, comprising:bumps on a ledge disposed between the top surface of the plate and a bottom surface of the bushing; anda second portion of the second aperture.

2. The partition insert of claim 1, further comprising:an intermediate surface is disposed between the top surface of the plate and the bottom surface of the bushing;the first portion of the second aperture comprises a circular-section and is disposed at a first side of the second aperture, wherein the first side of the second aperture is proximate to the first aperture;the second portion of the second aperture comprises an oval-shaped section and is disposed at a second side of the second aperture, wherein the second side of the second aperture is proximate to the post; andthe oval-shaped section is joined with the circular-section of the first portion of the second aperture.

3. The partition insert of claim 1, wherein:an inside diameter of the first aperture is approximately 6.5 mm; andthe first aperture is configured to receive a screw head.

4. The partition insert of claim 1, wherein:the bushing extends downward from the bottom surface of the plate and away from the top surface of the plate;a depth of the bushing is approximately 9.0 mm; andthe depth of the bushing extends from the bottom surface of the plate to the bottom surface of the bushing.

5. The partition insert of claim 1, wherein:a length of the plate is approximately 65.0 mm; anda width of the plate is approximately 14.0 mm.

6. The partition insert of claim 1, wherein:a thickness of the plate is approximately 1.5 mm.

7. The partition insert of claim 1, wherein:a length of the bushing is approximately 32.0 mm.

8. The partition insert of claim 1, wherein:a length of the first portion of the partition insert is approximately 13.5 mm, wherein the length of the first portion of the partition insert extends from an outer edge of the partition insert that is proximate to the first aperture to an inner edge of the first portion of the partition insert;a length of the third portion of the partition insert is approximately 32.0 mm, wherein the length of the third portion of the partition insert extends from an inner edge of the first portion of the partition insert to an inner edge of the second portion of the partition insert; anda length of the second portion of the partition insert is approximately 19.5 mm, wherein the length of the second portion of the partition insert extends from the inner edge of the second portion of the partition insert to an outer edge of the partition insert that is proximate to the post.

9. The partition insert of claim 1, wherein:a distance from a center of the first aperture to a center of the first portion of the second aperture is approximately 14.5 mm.

10. The partition insert of claim 1, wherein:the post comprises ribs.

11. A method of providing a partition insert, comprising:providing a plate, comprising:forming a top surface; andforming a bottom surface;providing a first portion of the partition insert, comprising:forming a first aperture extending from the top surface of the plate to the bottom surface of the plate;providing a second portion of the partition insert, comprising:providing a post extending downward from the bottom surface of the plate and away from the top surface of the plate; andproviding a third portion of the partition insert disposed between the first portion of the partition insert and the second portion of the partition insert, comprising:providing a bushing; andforming a second aperture, wherein the second aperture is disposed within a circumference of the bushing and comprises:forming a first portion of the second aperture, comprising:forming bumps on a ledge disposed between the top surface of the plate and a bottom surface of the bushing; andforming a second portion of the second aperture.

12. The method of providing the partition insert of claim 11, further comprising:forming an intermediate surface between the top surface of the plate and the bottom surface of the bushing;forming the first portion of the second aperture comprises forming a circular-section and is disposed at a first side of the second aperture, wherein the first side of the second aperture is proximate to the first aperture;forming the second portion of the second aperture comprises forming an oval-shaped section and is disposed at a second side of the second aperture, wherein the second side of the second aperture is proximate to the post; andjoining the oval-shaped section of the second portion of the second aperture with the circular-section of the first portion of the second aperture.

13. The method of providing the partition insert of claim 11, further comprising:forming an inside diameter of the first aperture that is approximately 6.5 mm; andconfiguring the first aperture to receive a screw head.

14. The method of providing the partition insert of claim 11, further comprising:providing a depth of the bushing that is approximately 9 mm, wherein the depth of the bushing extends downward from the bottom surface of the plate and away from the top surface of plate to the bottom surface of the bushing. (Original) The method of providing the partition insert of claim 11, further comprising:providing a length of the plate that is approximately 65 mm; andproviding a width of the plate that is approximately 14.0 mm. (Original) The method of providing the partition insert of claim 11, further comprising:providing a thickness of the plate that is approximately 1.5 mm. (Original) The method of providing the partition insert of claim 11, further comprising:providing a length of the bushing that is approximately 32.0 mm. (Original) The method of providing the partition insert of claim 11, further comprising:providing a length of the first portion of the partition insert that is approximately 13.5 mm, wherein the length of the first portion of the partition insert extends from an outer edge of the partition insert that is proximate to the first aperture to an inner edge of the first portion of the partition insert;providing a length of the third portion of the partition insert that is approximately 32.0 mm, wherein the length of the third portion of the partition insert extends from an inner edge of the first portion of the partition insert to an inner edge of the second portion of the partition insert; andproviding a length of the second portion of the partition insert that is approximately 19.5 mm, wherein the length of the second portion of the partition insert extends from the inner edge of the second portion of the partition insert to an outer edge of the partition insert that is proximate to the post.

19. The method of providing the partition insert of claim 11, further comprising:providing a distance from a center of the first aperture to a center of the first portion of the second aperture that is approximately 14.5 mm.

20. The method of providing the partition insert of claim 11, wherein:the post comprises ribs.

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