Patent ID: 7614511

Claim:
A shelf-type storage rack system having improved locking cross bars comprising: at least one pair of parallel spaced front columns; at least one pair of parallel spaced rear columns; at least one generally horizontal front deck beam interconnected between the at least one pair of spaced front columns, the front deck beam including an outer face, and an upper flange, the entire upper width of which defines an upper support width for at least one locking cross bar, and at least one aperture in said outer face; at least one generally horizontal rear deck beam interconnected between the at least two rear columns, the rear deck beam including an outer face and an upper flange, the entire upper width of which defines an upper support width for said at least one locking cross bar; and said at least one locking cross bar interconnecting said front and rear deck beams to form a support surface, said locking cross bar having a front end and adapted at a front end to include a vertical overhanging portion having a locking tab to lockingly engage the at least one aperture on said outer face of the at least one front deck beam, be supported by said upper support width of said front deck beam, and, having a rear end being adapted at a rear end to include a vertical overhanging portion that overhangs and is supported by said upper support width of said rear deck beam.