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- B62B3/00—Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor
- B62B3/14—Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor characterised by provisions for nesting or stacking, e.g. shopping trolleys
- B62B3/18—Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor characterised by provisions for nesting or stacking, e.g. shopping trolleys nestable by means of pivoted supports or support parts, e.g. baskets
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- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62B—HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
- B62B3/00—Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor
- B62B3/006—Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor for stacking objects like trays, bobbins, chains
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- B62B3/00—Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor
- B62B3/02—Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable or convertible
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Abstract
A rack for transporting and storing carriers includes a base, rolling members connected to the base, a frame, and a bumper portion. The base may include projecting portions extending outward relative to the corner regions of the frame. The frame extends upwardly from the base and includes supports for supporting carriers. The supports have metal surfaces for contacting the carriers. The bumper portion is disposed on at least a peripheral portion of the rack and is formed of plastic. A first elongated restraining member may be provided to inhibit carriers from being removed from the frame.
Description
- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/355,835, filed Feb. 13, 2002, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/418,178, filed Oct. 15, 2002.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to a rack and, more particularly, to a rack for carrying food products.
- 2. Description of Related Art
- Racks are often used in commercial kitchens to hold and transport food products. For example, racks are used to hold hot sheet pans after they have been removed from an oven. Racks also can be used to carry items such as food boxes, insert pans, and food trays.
- Conventional racks typically have frames and supports that are formed entirely of metal. Such racks have disadvantages due to their all-metal construction. For example, a user's hands may stick to the metal when the rack is used in cold applications. Also, sharp edges on the metal parts may injure users or those around them or can damage items contacted by the racks. In addition, the racks are not aesthetically pleasing.
- Conventional racks also can be unstable due to their design. The racks are typically relatively tall and slender. This configuration can cause them to tip during transport or if they are subjected to a significant lateral force.
- Carriers, such as sheet pans, that are supported by conventional racks can slide out of position when being loaded or transported. Conventional racks often have vertically displaced supports, which are open at two opposing ends. Consequently, the sheet pans are not fixed in place on the supports.
- These racks also can occupy much valuable space. Often many different racks are required because racks of different sizes are needed to hold items of different sizes. Also multiple racks of the same size are often required in a kitchen producing a high volume of food products. When the racks are not being used, the floor space they occupy can be significant. This is not only undesirable in a commercial kitchen where space can be at a premium, but it can be hazardous.
- In addition, in a commercial kitchen producing a high volume of food products, it can be difficult to move those products. Conventional racks can be difficult to maneuver. Additionally, a person typically can only move one rack at a time.
- An aspect of the present invention relates to a rack for transporting and storing carriers. The rack includes a base and rolling members connected to the base. The rack also includes a frame extending upwardly from the base. The frame includes a plurality of supports for supporting carriers. The supports have metal surfaces for contacting the carriers. The rack also includes a bumper portion on at least a peripheral portion of the rack, wherein the bumper portion is formed of plastic.
- Another aspect of the present invention relates to a rack for transporting and storing carriers. The rack has a frame including a plurality of supports for supporting carriers. The frame has corner regions within which the carriers can be positioned. The rack also includes a base supporting the frame, the base including projecting portions extending outward relative to the corner regions of the frame. The rack further includes rolling members connected to the projecting portions.
- Yet another aspect of the present invention relates to a rack for transporting and storing carriers. The rack includes a base, rolling members connected to the base, and a frame extending upwardly from the base. The frame includes a plurality of supports for supporting carriers, and a first elongated restraining member extending substantially vertically. The first elongated restraining member is moveable substantially horizontally between a hold position in which the first elongated restraining member inhibits carriers from being removed from the frame and an unload position in which the first elongated restraining member permits carriers to be removed from the frame.
- Yet another aspect of the present invention relates to a rack for transporting and storing sheet pans. The rack includes a first side panel including wire runners for supporting sheet pans, a second side panel including wire runners for supporting sheet pans, and a connector that connects the first side panel and the second side panel. The connector is configured to be moveable from an open position in which the first wire side panel is located a maximum distance from the second wire side panel to a folded position in which the first wire side panel is located a minimum distance from the second wire side panel.
- It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed.
- The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention and together with the description, serve to explain principles of the invention.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first preferred embodiment of a rack according to the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a side view of the rack of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 3 is a front view of the rack of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 4 is a top view of the rack of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional view of a restraining member and a top connector of the rack of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view of a restraining member and a base of the rack of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a second preferred embodiment of a rack according to the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a side view of the rack of FIG. 7.
- FIG. 9 is a front view of the rack of FIG. 7.
- FIG. 10 is a top view of the rack of FIG. 7.
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a third preferred embodiment of a rack according to the present invention in an open position.
- FIG. 12 is a partial bottom view of a top connector of the rack of FIG. 11.
- FIG. 13 is a bottom view of a base of the rack of FIG. 11.
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the rack of FIG. 11 in a folded position.
- FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a fourth preferred embodiment of a rack according to the present invention in an open position.
- FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a hinge of the rack of FIG. 15.
- FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the rack of FIG. 15 in a folded position.
- FIG. 18 is a perspective view of multiple racks of the type shown in FIG. 15, which have been nested.
- Reference will now be made in detail to the presently preferred embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. An effort has been made to use the same reference numbers throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts.
- FIGS.1-6 show a first preferred embodiment of a
rack 10 for transporting and storingcarriers 90 according to the present invention. Thecarriers 90 can be, for example, sheet pans, trays, or boxes. Therack 10 includes abase 20, atop connector 30, aframe 40, rollingmembers 50, andbumper portions 70. - The
base 20 can provide support for theframe 40. The base 20 preferably is an integral member formed of plastic by, for example, injection molding. A particularly preferred plastic is polypropylene, although other plastics can be used, such as high-density polyethylene. The base 20 can be configured to receive a lower portion 41 of theframe 40. For example, the lower portion 41 of theframe 40 can be connected to thebase 20 by conventional techniques. For example, threads (not shown) can be provided on the lower portion 41 and nuts (not shown) can be attached to the threads after the lower portion 41 is inserted through thebase 20. The base 20 preferably includes an outer portion 22, which extends around the periphery of thebase 20 and forms a substantially rectangular outer shape, and an inner portion 24, which is located within the outer portion 22 and has a substantially X-shape that provides structural stability while maintaining light weight. - The
top connector 30 can assist in maintaining theframe 40 in an appropriate position. Thetop connector 30 is preferably an integral member formed of plastic by, for example, injection molding. A particularly preferred plastic is polypropylene, although other plastics can be used, such as high-density polyethylene. Thetop connector 30 can be configured to receive an upper portion 42 of theframe 40. For example, the upper portion 42 of theframe 40 can be connected to thetop connector 30 by conventional techniques. For example, threads (not shown) can be provided on the upper portion 42 and nuts (not shown) can be attached to the threads after the upper portion 42 is inserted through thetop connector 30. As shown in FIG. 4, thetop connector 30 preferably includes anouter portion 32, which extends around the periphery of thetop connector 30 and forms-a substantially rectangular outer shape, and aninner portion 34, which is located within theouter portion 32 and has a substantially X-shape that provides structural stability while maintaining light weight. - The
frame 40 is configured to supportcarriers 90, such as sheet pan racks that are used in commercial kitchens. Theframe 40 preferably includes afirst side panel 43 and asecond side panel 44. The first andsecond side panels top connector 30. - The first and
second side panels members 45 and inner vertically extendingmembers 46. The outer vertically extendingmembers 45 can formcorner regions 47 of theframe 40. The inner vertically extendingmembers 46 provide a lateral boundary and thus assist in retaining thecarriers 90 on theframe 40. Preferably thecarriers 90 can be fit within thecorner regions 47 and are held laterally in place in at least one direction by the inner vertically extendingmembers 46. Each of the inner and outer vertically extendingmembers - The first and
second side panels members 45. The supports 48 can be connected to the outer vertically extendingmembers 45 by conventional means, such as welding. The supports 48 preferably are configured to supportcarriers 90. The supports 48 each have acontact surface 49 that contacts thecarriers 90. See FIG. 2. Thecontact surface 49 of thesupports 48 is preferably formed of metal, to provide resistance to deformation or damage caused by the high heat of thecarrier 90. Also, metal is resistant to abrasion caused by slidingcarriers 90 over thesupports 48. As shown in the preferred embodiment, theentire support 48 is formed of metal. The supports 48 can be, for example, formed of heavy metal rods, which can have an outside diameter of ¼ inch. - The rolling
members 50 can be provided on therack 10 to provide mobility. The rollingmembers 50 may be, for example, casters that are connected to the base 20 in a conventional manner. Other conventional rolling members could be used. Preferably the rollingmembers 50 are free to pivot such that they can move in any direction. - One or
more handles 60 can also be provided on the rack. This first preferred embodiment includes two handles 60. Each handle 60 has a grip orcross member 61 extending between first and second connectingportions 62. Thegrip member 61 can be fit into recesses in the connectingportions portions 62 are preferably connected to theframe 40 by conventional screws that extend into a member (not shown) on an opposite side of the frame. Thegrip member 61 is preferably formed of metal and the first and second connectingportions 62 are preferably formed of plastic. A particularly preferred plastic is polypropylene, although other plastics can be used, such as high-density polyethylene. - The
bumper portion 70 is provided on therack 10 to reduce negative effects that may result from the bumping therack 10 into something or someone. Thebumper portion 70 is preferably made of plastic, due to its ability to absorb impact. A particularly preferred plastic is polypropylene, although other plastics can be used, such as high-density polyethylene. Thebumper portion 70 can be provided in one location or in a variety of locations on the rack. In this first preferred embodiment,bumper portions 70 are provided on thebase 20, on thetop connector 30, and on theframe 40. Thebumper portion 70 a is formed as part of thebase 20 and extends around the periphery of thebase 20. Thebumper portion 70 b is formed as part of thetop connector 30 and extends around the periphery of thetop connector 30. The bumper portions 70 c are formed as part of thehandles 60 and are provided on the four corners of theframe 40. Instead of being integral parts of thebase 20,top connector 30, and handles 60, thebumper portions 70 can be members attached to those structures. - A first elongated restraining
member 80 can also be provided on the rack to provide a lateral boundary and assist in retaining thecarriers 90 on theframe 40. The first elongated restrainingmember 80 extends substantially vertically. It is moveable substantially horizontally in the direction of arrow A between a hold position in which the first elongated restrainingmember 80 inhibitscarriers 90 from being removed from theframe 40 and an unload position in which the first elongated restrainingmember 80permits carriers 90 to be removed from theframe 40. The elongated restrainingmember 80 can be, for example, a heavy metal rod, which can have an outside diameter of ⅜ inch. The restrainingmember 80 is preferably pivotally connected to thebase 20 and thetop connector 30, although it could be connected directly to theframe 40. - As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the restraining
member 80 includes an upper substantiallyU-shaped segment 81 and a lower substantially S-shapedsegment 82. Portions of thesegments holes base 20 andtop connector 30, respectively. The pivotal connections allow the restrainingmember 80 to move between the hold and unload positions. Twodepressions top connector 30 serve as holders that can maintain the elongated restrainingmember 80 in the hold and unload positions, respectively. The elongated restrainingmember 80 is automatically maintained in the hold and unload positions by thedepressions member 80 is moved into on of thedepressions member 80 in that position. However, the elongated restrainingmember 80 is maintained in that position in a manner that permits the first elongated restraining member to later be removed. Theupper segment 81 fits into thedepression spring 83, which is fixed onto the end ofsegment 81 by washers 84 and 85 and nut 86. The force of thespring 83 can be overcome to move the restrainingmember 80 between thedepressions member 80 can be positioned on a side of theframe 40 opposite to the first elongated restraining member. - FIGS.7 to 10 show a second preferred embodiment of a
rack 110 for transporting and storingcarriers 90 according to the present invention. Therack 110 of this second embodiment is similar to therack 10 of the first embodiment in many respects. In this embodiment, however, therack 110 has a base 120 with four projectingportions 128 extending and projecting outward relative to thecorner regions 47 of theframe 40. The projectingportions 128 are preferably outriggers that extend outward from aprimary portion 129 of thebase 120, as shown in the drawings. The base could be configured such that the projecting portions project outward relative to thecorner regions 47 of theframe 40, but do not project outward from the primary portion of the base. That is, the primary portion of the base would fully envelope the projecting portions. - In this embodiment, the rolling
members 50 are connected to the projecting portions. The rollingmembers 50 are preferably positioned on outermost areas of the projecting portions. The rollingmembers 50 can be positioned on the projecting portions at a distance that is at least about 1.3 times a width of theframe 40. - By providing the rolling
members 50 on projectingportions 128 extending outward relative to theframe 40, the stability of the 110 rack is greatly enhanced. A test was conducted to determine the difference in stability between racks constructed according to the first and second embodiments. Both racks had frames of the same size, but had bases of different sizes. The rack according to the first embodiment had a caster footprint (swivel center to swivel center) of 20.286 inches wide by 25.506 inches long. The rack according to the second embodiment had a caster footprint (swivel center to swivel center) of 27.51 inches wide by 33.48 inches long. The test results are reproduced below:Front Side Tip (lbf) Tip (lbf) Front Tip (lbf) Side Tip (lbf) No Load No Load 175 lbs. Load 175 lbs. Load Emb. 1 15.0 10.5 42.5 31.5 Emb. 2 19.5 14.5 66.5 52.0 Stability Incr. 30% 38% 56.5% 65% - As shown by this test, the rack according to the second embodiment has greatly improved stability. The stability increase is particularly noticeable when the rack contains carriers that add a load of 175 lbs.
- FIGS.11 to 14 show a third preferred embodiment of a
rack 210 according to the present invention. Therack 210 of this third embodiment is similar in some respects to the rack of the first embodiment. This third embodiment, however, has different structures for thebase 220,top connector 230, andframe 240. - The
frame 240 has first andsecond side panels members 245 and supports 248 extending between the vertically extendingmembers 245. Thesupports 248 preferably are configured to supportcarriers 90. Theside panels side panels - The
base 220 and thetop connector 230 position theside panels base 220 and the top connector are preferably made from plastic by injection molding. They could, however, be made from another material such as metal. - The
base 220 includes a first fixedbottom member 221 connected to thefirst side panel 243 by a conventional connection and connected to a firstmovable bottom member 223 by a movable connection, such as ahinge 222. The base 220 also includes a second fixedbottom member 224 connected to thesecond side panel 244 by a conventional connection and connected to a secondmovable bottom member 226 by a movable connection, such as ahinge 225. As shown in FIG. 3, the first and secondmovable bottom members hinge 227. - Similarly, the
top connector 230 includes a first fixedtop member 231 connected to thefirst side panel 243 by a conventional connection and connected to a first movabletop member 233 by a movable connection, such as ahinge 232. Thetop connector 230 also includes a second fixedtop member 234 connected to thesecond side panel 244 by a conventional connection and connected to a second movabletop member 236 by a movable connection, such as ahinge 235. As shown in FIG. 2, the first and second movabletop members hinge 237. - The
base 220 andtop connector 230 can be folded to conserve space when therack 210 is not in use. As shown in FIG. 14, thebase 220 andtop connector 230 are folded athinges side panels rack 210. Therack 210 can be held in the folded position by a pivotinglatch 95 having an arm 96 pivotally mounted on the second movabletop member 236 so as to engage a post 97 on the first movabletop member 233. - FIGS.15 to 18 show a fourth preferred embodiment of a
rack 310 according to the present invention. Therack 310 of this fourth embodiment is similar in many respects to the rack of the third embodiment. This fourth embodiment, however, has different structures for thebase 320 andtop connector 330. - The
base 320 andtop connector 330 preferably can hold theside panels base 320 andtop connector 330 are preferably made from plastic by injection molding. They could, however, be made from another material, such as metal. - The
base 320 includes a first fixedbottom member 321 connected to thefirst side panel 243 by a conventional connection and connected to amovable bottom member 323 by a movable connection, such as ahinge 322. The base 320 also includes a second fixedbottom member 324 connected to thesecond side panel 244 by a conventional connection and connected to themovable bottom member 323 by a movable connection, such as ahinge 325. - Similarly, the
top connector 330 includes a first fixedtop member 331 connected to thefirst side panel 243 by a conventional connection and connected to a movabletop member 333 by a movable connection, such as ahinge 332. Thetop connector 330 also includes a second fixedtop member 334 connected to thesecond side panel 244 by a conventional connection and connected to the movabletop member 333 by a movable connection, such as ahinge 335. - The
hinges member 331 andmovable member 333 preferably haveholes 382 extending through them. Apin 380 can be inserted in theholes 382 of the fixedmember 331 andmovable member 333 to fix those members relative to one another. By providing a variety ofholes 382, the angular relationship between the fixedmember 331 andmovable member 333 can be changed, thus changing the spacing between the first andsecond side panels rack 310 can be adjusted to accommodate different width trays/containers, such as food boxes, sheet pans, insert pans, and meat trays. This adjustability creates a more flexible rack for multiple uses. - The
base 320 andtop connector 330 also can be folded to conserve space when therack 310 is not in use. As shown in FIG. 17, thebase 320 andtop connector 330 are folded along hinges 322, 325, 332, 335 to bring theside panels rack 310. Therack 310 can be held in the folded position by inserting thepin 380 in an appropriate one of theholes 382 inhinge 332. - Additionally,
multiple racks 310 can be nested. As shown in FIG. 18, onerack 310 can be inserted into anotherrack 310 to nest theracks 310. Nesting of theracks 310 reduces the space needed to store theracks 310 when they are not in use. - Other embodiments of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope and spirit of the invention being indicated by the following claims.
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1. A rack for transporting and storing carriers, comprising:
a base;
rolling members connected to the base;
a frame extending upwardly from the base, the frame including a plurality of supports for supporting carriers, wherein the supports have metal surfaces for contacting the carriers; and
a bumper portion on at least a peripheral portion of the rack, wherein the bumper portion is formed of plastic.
2. The rack of claim 1 , wherein the base is an integral member formed of plastic.
3. The rack of claim 1 , wherein the bumper portion is at least one of disposed on and formed as an integral part of a peripheral portion of the base.
4. The rack of claim 1 , wherein the carriers are sheet pans and the supports are configured to support sheet pans.
5. The rack of claim 1 , wherein the supports are configured such that only the metal surfaces contact the carriers.
6. The rack of claim 1 , wherein the supports include wire runners.
7. The rack of claim 1 , wherein the bumper portion is at least one of disposed on and formed as an integral part of a peripheral portion of the base.
8. The rack of claim 7 , wherein the frame includes a handle, and the bumper portion is at least one of disposed on and formed as an integral part of the handle.
9. The rack of claim 1 , further comprising a top connector, wherein the top connector is an integral member formed of plastic and the frame extends upwardly into and is fixed to the top connector.
10. The rack of claim 1 , wherein the bumper portion is at least one of disposed on and formed as an integral part of a peripheral portion of the top connector.
11. A rack for transporting and storing carriers, comprising:
a frame including a plurality of supports for supporting carriers, the frame having corner regions within which the carriers can be positioned;
a base supporting the frame, the base including projecting portions extending outward relative to the corner regions of the frame; and
rolling members connected to the projecting portions.
12. The rack of claim 11 , wherein the carriers are sheet pans and the supports are configured to support sheet pans.
13. The rack of claim 11 , wherein the supports include wire runners.
14. The rack of claim 11 , wherein the projecting portions include outriggers.
15. The rack of claim 11 , wherein the rolling members are positioned on outermost areas of the projecting portions.
16. The rack of claim 11 , wherein the rolling members are positioned on the projecting portions at a distance that is at least about 1.3 times a width of the frame.
17. The rack of claim 11 , including four corner regions and four projecting portions.
18. A rack for transporting and storing carriers, comprising:
a base;
rolling members connected to the base;
a frame extending upwardly from the base, the frame including a plurality of supports for supporting carriers; and
a first elongated restraining member extending substantially vertically, wherein the first elongated restraining member is moveable substantially horizontally between a hold position in which the first elongated restraining member inhibits carriers from being removed from the frame and an unload position in which the first elongated restraining member permits carriers to be removed from the frame, and the first elongated restraining member is automatically maintained in the hold and unload positions in a manner that permits the first elongated restraining member to later be removed.
19. The rack of claim 18 , wherein the carriers are sheet pans and the supports are configured to support sheet pans.
20. The rack of claim 18 , wherein the supports include wire runners.
21. The rack of claim 18 , wherein the first elongated restraining member includes a bar that extends substantially vertically along the frame.
22. The rack of claim 18 , wherein the first elongated restraining member pivots between the hold position and the unload position.
23. The rack of claim 18 , further comprising a top connector, wherein the frame extends upwardly into and is fixed to the top connector, and the first elongated restraining member is pivotally connected to the base and to the top connector.
24. The rack of claim 18 , further comprising a maintaining member that maintains the first elongated restraining member in the hold position.
25. The rack of claim 18 , further comprising a second elongated restraining member positioned on a side of the frame opposite to the first elongated restraining member.
26. A rack for transporting and storing sheet pans, comprising:
a first side panel including wire runners for supporting sheet pans;
a second side panel including wire runners for supporting sheet pans; and
a connector that connects the first side panel and the second side panel, wherein the connector is configured to be moveable from an open position in which the first wire side panel is located a maximum distance from the second wire side panel to a folded position in which the first wire side panel is located a minimum distance from the second wire side panel.
27. The rack of claim 26 , wherein the connector includes a first fixed base member connected to the first wire side panel, a second fixed base member connected to the second wire side panel, and a moveable base member hingedly connected to the first and second fixed base members.
28. A rack of claim 27 , wherein the connector includes a first fixed top member connected to a top of the first wire side panel, a second fixed top member connected to the top of the second wire side panel, and a moveable top member hingedly connected to the first and second fixed top members.
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