Patent ID: 7228978
Filing Date: 2007-06-12
Classification: A47B

Abstract:
1. A storage surface assembly configured for use as a shelf in a racking system, comprising: a pair of extension members; and a plurality of traverse members extending between the pair of extension members, wherein each of the plurality of traverse members comprises an upper surface, two side surfaces, and an attachment member extending from a lower end of each of the two side surfaces, and wherein ends of each of the plurality of traverse members are configured to be slidably inserted into recesses formed in each of the pair of extension members such that only the attachment members are positioned within corresponding recesses so as to couple the plurality of traverse members to the pair of extension members, wherein at least a portion of the traverse members are spaced apart to form open air spaces therebetween, and wherein the plurality of traverse members form a horizontal surface configured for storage items to be stacked thereon.