Patent ID: 6764144
Filing Date: 2004-07-20
Classification: A47B

Abstract:
A storage unit kit having components capable of being assembled into a storage unit, the kit comprising:first, second and third shelf members, wherein each of said shelf members has an opening extending therethrough and comprises a threaded insert disposed in said opening, wherein said threaded insert comprises a threaded bore extending therethrough and open to both sides of a corresponding one of said shelf members, wherein said insert is capable of being threadably engaged from opposite ends thereof; a plurality of side panels, at least two of said plurality of side panels are adapted to be supported on each of said first and second shelf members, with said second and third shelf members supported on said at least two of said plurality of side panels supported on each of said first and second shelf members respectively; at least one back panel adapted to extend between said at least two of said plurality of side panels supported on at least one of said first and second shelf members; a plurality of tie members adapted to extend between and connect said first and second shelf members and said second and third shelf members with said at least two of said plurality of side panels clamped therebetween respectively; and at least one front panel adapted to be connected to at least one of said plurality of side panels; wherein each of said plurality of side panels, back panels and front panels comprises a securing member adapted to engage at least one of said tie members, and wherein said securing members on said plurality of side panels and said back and front panels are arranged along a length thereof respectively such that they are staggered relative to each other with openings formed thereby in coaxial alignment when said storage unit is assembled.