MODULAR RACK SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS THEREFOR
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Abstract
Embodiments of the invention may encompass a container storage system having a modular storage rack including framing elements each having a locking component of at least one end thereof and a counterpart locking component on another end; each locking element being engagable with each other; and wherein the storage rack is assembled to maximize storage capacity within the shipping container. It may also include a modular array having at least one elongated framing element with at least one key on at least one end thereof having an elongated rotatable member having at least one flange extending radially therefrom; at least one other elongated framing element having at least one opening being shaped to receive the key; wherein the framing elements are arranged to form the array and the key and the opening are used to engage the framing elements by inserting the key into the opening and rotating the key.
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1. (canceled)
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2. A modular array, comprising:
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at least one elongated framing element;
at least one key on at least one ends of said framing element, said key having an elongated rotatable member and at least one flange extending radially from said elongated rotatable member;
at least one other elongated framing element;
at least one opening on said other elongated framing element, said opening being shaped to receive said key;
wherein said framing elements are arranged to form said array and said key and said opening are used to engage said framing elements by inserting said key into said opening and rotating said key. - View Dependent Claims (3)
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4. A shipping container storage system comprising:
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a modular storage rack comprising;
at least one elongated framing element;
at least one key on at least one ends of said framing element, said key having an elongated rotatable member and at least one flange extending radially from said elongated rotatable member;
at least one other elongated framing element;
at least one opening on said other elongated framing element, said opening being shaped to receive said key;
wherein said framing elements are arranged to form said array and said key and said opening are used to engage said framing elements by inserting said key into said opening and rotating said key; and
wherein said modular storage rack is assembled in a configuration to maximize storage capacity within said shipping container.
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5. A shipping container storage system comprising:
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a modular array comprising;
a plurality of elongated beams, each beam having a pair of opposed ends, each end having a locking hole;
a plurality of coupler blocks, each of which has a plurality of external faces, each face having an aperture for receiving an end of a beam, and each aperture having associated therewith a pin retaining hole and a locking mechanism associated with each aperture for releaseably locking the received end of a beam therein, said locking mechanism comprising a retaining pin which is removably insertable within said pin retaining hole, said retaining pin passing through the locking hole of the received end;
anwherein said modular array is assembled in a configuration to maximize storage capacity within said shipping container.
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Specification