Patent ID: 6550623
Filing Date: 2003-04-22
Classification: B62D,B65D

Abstract:
A rack assembly for supporting a plurality of workpieces, the rack assembly comprising:a rigid frame having a top wall having portions defining a plurality of sidewardly extending slots, the slots being spaced parallel to one another in a front to back direction; a plurality of upwardly extending panels, wherein each panel has at least one downwardly extending tab which extends through one of said frame slots; portions of each panel tab defining a rod opening; and a first rod extending from front to back through a tab of each of the panels, the rod being positioned beneath the frame top wall, wherein the panels are restricted against upward removal from the frame by engagement with the first rod and are free to pivot within the slots between a first position spaced from an adjoining panel to define a loading opening, and a second position in contact with the adjoining panel.