Container Store Group was granted a patent for a hang standard with an approximately U-shaped cross-section, designed for vertical mounting in a storage system. The standard features a front portion with slots for connecting cantilevered brackets, ensuring secure and efficient storage solutions. GlobalData’s report on Container Store Group gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Patent granted for hang standard with u-shaped cross-section
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11910927B2) discloses a hang standard made of metal designed for vertical mounting in a storage system and connection with cantilevered brackets. The standard features an elongated, approximately U-shaped cross-section with a front portion containing slots for bracket connection. The design includes protruding portions with inner and outer lateral walls, creating a continuous recess for the slots with undercuts formed by slanted inner walls. Additionally, a longitudinal rib is provided in the recess, and the standard is manufactured from a single sheet of folded metal, with engagement devices at the leg portions for mounting means.
Furthermore, the patent describes a storage system incorporating multiple metal hang standards, each with the unique U-shaped design and connection points for cantilevered brackets. The system includes storage components supported by the brackets and features narrower sections on the leg portions to create ledges. The front portion, leg portions, and protruding portions are all folded from a single piece of sheet metal, with transition portions between them. The outer and inner lateral walls of the protruding portions form a double layer of sheet metal, enhancing the structural integrity of the system. Overall, the patented invention offers a practical and efficient solution for organizing storage spaces with a sturdy and versatile design suitable for various storage components.
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