Patent ID: 8094035
Filing Date: 2012-01-10
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A safety device for a storage rack, comprising: a length of webbing configured to span across a rear side of the storage rack adapted to store an item; a sensor device coupled to one end of the webbing; and a signaling device configured to communicate with the sensor device, the signaling device including at least one selectively actuatable alert indicator; wherein the sensor device is operable to sense an increase in tension in the webbing when the item is placed in a position on the storage rack so as to engage the webbing, the sensor device further operable to generate a signal indicative of the increase in tension and communicate the signal to the signaling device, the signaling device operable to actuate the at least one alert indicator responsive to the communicated signal to provide an indication of a position of the item relative to the storage rack.