Patent ID: 9247809
Filing Date: 2016-02-02
CPC Classification: A47B,F16B

Claim Text:
1. A rack assembly, comprising two support frames, each support frame comprising two identical vertical tubes and at least one horizontal tube for connecting the two vertical tubes, and at least one shelf positioned between the two support frames and coupled to the support frames by at least one connecting assembly, wherein each connecting assembly comprises: a well secured to a medial surface of each vertical tube; a hook that extends from each end of each shelf, each hook having an opening extending therethrough; and a connector that is seated inside each well, each connector having a top plate that has an elongated opening, the connector also having a body that is sized and configured to fit inside the well, the body defining two wings with a space between the wings, wherein each wing has a bump positioned in the center of the inner surface of each wing that faces the space; wherein each hook is inserted through the elongated opening of a corresponding connector with the bump on each wing fitted inside the opening of the hook.