Patent ID: 7517028
Filing Date: 2009-04-14
Classification: B42F

Abstract:
1. A collapsible storage arrangement for hanging files comprising: a storage housing with a first end and a second end; and a pivotable framework with a first frame structure pivotally retained proximal to the first end of the storage housing to pivot between an upright configuration and a collapsed configuration, a second frame structure pivotally retained proximal to the second end of the storage housing spaced from the first frame structure to pivot between an upright configuration and a collapsed configuration, and a means for retaining file folders between the first and second frame structures; wherein the means for retaining file folders between the first and second frame structures comprises first and second elongate support rails wherein the first support rail is pivotally coupled to the first frame structure adjacent to a first end of the first support rail to establish a pivot axis, wherein the first support rail is pivotally coupled to the second frame structure adjacent to a second end of the first support rail to establish a pivot axis, wherein the second support rail is pivotally coupled to the first frame structure adjacent to a first end of the second support rail to establish a pivot axis, and wherein the second support rail is pivotally coupled to the second frame structure adjacent to a second end of the second support rail to establish a pivot axis; wherein at least the first frame structure has a laterally disposed central handle portion, first and second upper leg portions that project orthogonally from the handle portion, and first and second shoulder portions that project laterally outwardly from the upper leg portions respectively and generally parallel to the handle portion wherein the first and second support rails are retained to pivot about the shoulder portions of the first and second frame structures; whereby the pivotable framework can be pivoted between an upright configuration for enabling access to file folders retained between the first and second frame structures and a collapsed configuration for storage.