US20070056917A1 - Corner post and manufacturing process for making same - Google Patents
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- Standard racks are used for holding rack-mounted electronic equipment, such as servers and telecommunications equipment, in a space-efficient configuration.
- the electronic equipment is configured with flanges for mounting to a rack.
- the present invention is generally drawn to a closed steel box section formed from sheet metal and a process to manufacture the closed steel box section. More particularly, the present invention is drawn to a folded, closed steel box section and manufacturing process for a corner post of an equipment rack.
- the present invention is drawn to a folded box section and manufacturing process for a corner post for a European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) conforming equipment rack, and a standard rack design based on the folded box section corner post construction and locations.
- ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a rack or cabinet constructed in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is an exploded view illustrating the connection of a front post and a rear post to a base frame in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a post constructed in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of another post constructed in accordance with the present invention.
- FIGS. 5-10 are perspective views illustrating sequential steps in forming the post depicted in FIG. 4 .
- the rack 10 is typically used for supporting or holding electronic equipment.
- the rack 10 is designed as a European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI) conforming equipment rack.
- ETSI European Telecommunication Standards Institute
- the rack 10 is provided with a lower panel 12 a and an upper panel 12 b .
- the lower panel 12 a and the upper panel 12 b are identical in construction and function. For this reason, when describing the construction of the lower panel 12 a or the upper panel 12 b , such panels will simply be referred to as the “panel 12 ”.
- the rack 10 is also provided with one or more posts 16 , and one or more posts 18 .
- the rack 10 will be described hereinafter as the European Telecommunication Standards Institute conforming equipment rack wherein the lower and upper panels 12 a and 12 b have a rectangular shape, and the posts 16 are characterized as “rear posts”, and the posts 18 are characterized as “front posts”.
- the rack 10 does not have to be a European Telecommunication Standards Institute conforming equipment rack and, in such case, the lower and upper panels 12 a and 12 b can be formed of any geometric, asymmetric, or fanciful shape.
- the posts 16 and 18 can be positioned on any location with respect to the lower panel and upper panels 12 a and 12 b.
- the lower and upper panels 12 a and 12 b are horizontally disposed and parallel to each other.
- Each of the panels 12 is provided with a horizontal wall 24 having an outer peripheral edge 26 .
- the panel 12 is also provided with at least one, and preferably a plurality of vertical walls 28 that form four corners 30 .
- a plurality of slots 34 are formed in the horizontal wall 24 for receiving complimentary tabs 36 formed on an end of the posts 16 and 18 .
- the corner posts 16 and 18 are typically of equal length and have the tabs 36 on each end, which are complimentary to the slots 34 formed in the horizontal wall 24 of the lower and upper panels 12 a and 12 b .
- the rear posts 16 are precisely located with respect to the lower and upper panels 12 a and 12 b by the tabs 36 and are rigidly connected to the lower and upper panels 12 a and 12 b as will be described in more detail below.
- the front posts 18 are also precisely located with respect to the lower and upper panels 12 a and 12 b via the tabs 36 and slots 34 .
- the posts 18 are rigidly connected to the lower and upper panels 12 a and 12 b as will be described in more detail below.
- the post 16 is constructed of a malleable, bendable material.
- the post 16 is preferably constructed of a sheet bent into a U-shape substantially corresponding to that shown in FIG. 3 .
- the post 16 is provided with one or more wall sections 42 with our wall section 42 being shown by way of example.
- a plurality of openings 44 are provided through the wall sections 42 to receive corresponding fastening devices, such as bolts or screws.
- the openings 44 are typically formed through the wall sections 42 which mate adjacent to 4 portions of the vertical walls 28 of the lower and upper panels 12 a and 12 b .
- corresponding openings 46 FIG. 2 are formed through the vertical walls 28 so that upon placement of the post 16 adjacent the corner 30 of the lower panel 12 a or the upper panel 12 b , the openings 44 and 46 are aligned so that the fastening device can be inserted there through for connecting the post 16 to the lower or upper panel 12 a or 12 b.
- FIG. 4 Shown in FIG. 4 is a fragmental, perspective view of one of the posts 18 , constructed in accordance with the present invention.
- the post 18 is formed from a sheet 50 , which is shown in FIG. 5 .
- the sheet 50 is constructed of a malleable, bendable material, such as sheet metal.
- the sheet 50 has a first end 52 and an opposed second end 54 .
- the first end 52 forms a lower portion 55 ( FIG. 1 ) of the post 18 and the opposed second end 54 forms an upper portion 56 of the post 18 .
- the sheet has a first side 60 and an opposed second side 62 .
- the first and second sides, 60 and 62 extend generally between the first end 52 and the second end 54 of the sheet 50 .
- the sheet 50 is formed into a folded box section configuration wherein at least a portion of the first side 60 overlaps a portion of the second side 62 to provide an overlapping portion 64 .
- the sheet 50 is preformed with a first series of holes 68 extending between the first end 52 and the second end 54 of the sheet 50 .
- the sheet 50 is also preformed with a second series of holes 70 , as well as a series of notches 74 .
- the second series of holes 70 and the notches 74 extend between the first end 52 and the second end 54 of the sheet 50 .
- the series of notches 74 are provided to assist in the final bending step used in forming the post 18 . As shown in FIG.
- the first and second series of holes 68 and 70 are located on the sheet 50 such that upon forming the sheet 50 into the folded box section configuration the first and second series of holes 68 and 70 are provided and aligned on the overlapping portion 64 of the sheet 50 so that the electronic equipment can be connected to the post 18 via the aligned first and second series of holes 68 and 70 .
- the overlapping portion 64 of the fully formed box section corner post 18 provides a reinforced area for the ETSI equipment mounting centers.
- the post 18 is desirably precisely located with respect to the lower panel 12 a and upper panel 12 b when the rack 10 is assembled.
- the post 18 is aligned with the lower and upper panels 12 a and 12 b by the tab 36 and corresponding slots 34 formed between the post 18 and lower and upper panels 12 a and 12 b.
- the post 18 is also provided with various openings 76 and cutouts for connecting the post 18 to the lower panel 12 a and the upper panel 12 b.
- the post 18 shown therein is one manufacturing process for constructing the post 18 .
- the post 18 may be formed by other processes.
- the fronts posts 18 are of equal length and have an “L” shaped cross-section wherein the L comprises a horizontal dimension X and a vertical dimension Y.
- the sheet 50 includes a width W.
- the sheet 50 can be flat sheet metal.
- the flat sheet metal 50 is prepared with all of the holes, cutouts, and notches that the final corner post will require, preferably using hard press tooling.
- the formation of a box section then proceeds, for example, using a series of bending steps as illustrated in the sequence shown in FIGS. 6-10 .
- a first bend 100 is formed in the sheet 50 a first distance A from the second side 62 by rotating the portion of the sheet 50 adjacent the second side 62 in a first direction 102 .
- the first bend forms a first right angle and a first contact surface 104 .
- a second bend 106 is formed in the sheet 50 at a distance B from the apex of the first bend 100 .
- the second bend 106 is made by rotating the portion of the sheet 50 having the first bend 100 in a second direction 108 .
- the second bend 106 forms a right angle.
- a third bend 110 at a distance C from the apex of the second bend 106 is formed by rotating the portion of the sheet 50 having the second bend 106 in the second direction 108 .
- the third bend 110 forms a right angle.
- a fourth bend 112 at a distance D from the first edge 60 is formed by rotating a portion of the sheet 50 adjacent to the first side 60 in the second direction 108 .
- the fourth bend 112 forms a right angle, and a second contact surface 114 .
- the sum of the distance A and the distance C about equals the dimension X.
- the sum of the distance C and the distance D also about equals the dimension X.
- a fifth bend 116 at a distance E from the apex of the fourth bend 112 is constructed by rotating the portion of the sheet 50 containing the fourth bend in the second direction 108 .
- the fifth bend 116 is also a right angle.
- the sum of distances B and E about equals the dimension Y.
- the sheet 50 is then bent along the series of notches 74 until the first contact surface 104 engages the second contact surface 114 in a final step of forming the post 18 .
- the rack 10 is provided with modular construction and is typically configured for supporting electronic equipment 120 , such as a server or telecom equipment.
- the rack 10 can be shipped when unassembled and then assembled on-site without any sacrifice of structural integrity or quality of the finally assembled rack 10 .
- the rack 10 is typically supplied complete with front/rear doors, side panels, top and base plates, fan plate assembly, adjustable feet, grounding kit, depth members and adjustable mounting verticals.
- Other optional accessory parts include plain/vented front panels, cable trays, chassis runners, sliding shelves, fixed shelves, front stabilizing foot, and castors.
- the posts 18 having the folded box section construction also provide part of the means for mounting of ETSI Equipment.
- the posts 18 , as well as the remaining components, are preferably formed from sheet metal using hard press tooling.
- the precision location of the post 18 to the base/top panel/plate ensures consistently accurate placement and fixing of the frame structure.
- the folded box section construction gives the strength of a standard box section, but without the need to machine holes and cutout profiles on dedicated machines or use more expensive welding or extruding equipment. All holes and profiles are desirably generated while the sheet 50 is flat.
- the modular nature of the construction is also suitable for use with “flat pack” assemblies.
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Abstract
A post for a rack. The post is formed of a sheet constructed of a malleable, bendable material. The sheet has a first end and an opposed second end. The first end forms a lower portion of the post and the opposed second end forms an upper portion of the post. The sheet has a first side and an opposed second side with the first and second sides extending generally between the first end and the second end of the sheet. The sheet is formed into a folded box section configuration wherein at least a portion of the first side overlaps a portion of the second side to provide an overlapping portion. The post can be used for forming a European Telecommunications Standards Institute conforming rack.
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- This application is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 11/215,525, filed on Aug. 30, 2005, which is a continuation application of U.S. Ser. No. 10/403,226, filed on Mar. 31, 2003, which claims priority to the provisional patent application identified by U.S. Ser. No. 60/369,215 entitled Folded Box Section and Manufacturing Process for a Corner Post of a Standard Rack Frame, filed on Apr. 1, 2002, the entire contents of which are hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference.
- Not applicable.
- Standard racks are used for holding rack-mounted electronic equipment, such as servers and telecommunications equipment, in a space-efficient configuration. The electronic equipment is configured with flanges for mounting to a rack.
- The present invention is generally drawn to a closed steel box section formed from sheet metal and a process to manufacture the closed steel box section. More particularly, the present invention is drawn to a folded, closed steel box section and manufacturing process for a corner post of an equipment rack.
- In a preferred embodiment, the present invention is drawn to a folded box section and manufacturing process for a corner post for a European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) conforming equipment rack, and a standard rack design based on the folded box section corner post construction and locations.
- It is an object of the present invention to provide a closed steel box section and manufacturing process for a corner post of an equipment rack through folding of sheet metal, without any welding.
- It is another object of the invention to provide a folded, closed steel box section and manufacturing process for a corner post having an equipment rack that weighs approximately thirty percent less than prior art designs.
- It is a further object of the invention to provide a folded, closed steel box section and manufacturing process for a corner post of an equipment rack that costs approximately thirty percent less than prior art designs.
- It is yet another object of the invention to provide an ETSI standard rack using the folded, closed steel box section and manufacturing process for a corner post.
- It is another object of the invention to provide an ETSI standard rack using sheet metal frame components manufactured using hard pressed tooling.
- It is a further object of the invention to provide a folded, closed steel box section and manufacturing process for a corner post of an equipment rack that provides a very stable construction and a precise fit.
- It is yet another object of the invention to provide an ETSI standard rack that can be shipped unassembled and easily assembled on site where the electronic components are to be installed.
- It is yet another object of the invention to provide an ETSI standard rack that can be shipped as a “flat pack” that greatly reduces bulk and, thus, shipping costs.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a rack or cabinet constructed in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is an exploded view illustrating the connection of a front post and a rear post to a base frame in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a post constructed in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of another post constructed in accordance with the present invention. -
FIGS. 5-10 are perspective views illustrating sequential steps in forming the post depicted inFIG. 4 . - Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to
FIG. 1 , shown therein and designated byreference numeral 10 is a rack or cabinet constructed in accordance with the present invention. Therack 10 is typically used for supporting or holding electronic equipment. In one preferred embodiment, therack 10 is designed as a European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI) conforming equipment rack. In general, therack 10 is provided with alower panel 12 a and anupper panel 12 b. In one preferred embodiment, thelower panel 12 a and theupper panel 12 b are identical in construction and function. For this reason, when describing the construction of thelower panel 12 a or theupper panel 12 b, such panels will simply be referred to as the “panel 12”. - The
rack 10 is also provided with one ormore posts 16, and one ormore posts 18. Therack 10 will be described hereinafter as the European Telecommunication Standards Institute conforming equipment rack wherein the lower andupper panels posts 16 are characterized as “rear posts”, and theposts 18 are characterized as “front posts”. However, it should be understood that therack 10 does not have to be a European Telecommunication Standards Institute conforming equipment rack and, in such case, the lower andupper panels posts upper panels - The lower and
upper panels horizontal wall 24 having an outerperipheral edge 26. The panel 12 is also provided with at least one, and preferably a plurality ofvertical walls 28 that form fourcorners 30. A plurality ofslots 34 are formed in thehorizontal wall 24 for receivingcomplimentary tabs 36 formed on an end of theposts - The
corner posts tabs 36 on each end, which are complimentary to theslots 34 formed in thehorizontal wall 24 of the lower andupper panels rear posts 16 are precisely located with respect to the lower andupper panels tabs 36 and are rigidly connected to the lower andupper panels - The
front posts 18 are also precisely located with respect to the lower andupper panels tabs 36 andslots 34. Theposts 18 are rigidly connected to the lower andupper panels - Referring now to
FIG. 3 , shown therein is a fragmental, perspective view of thepost 16. Thepost 16 is constructed of a malleable, bendable material. Thepost 16 is preferably constructed of a sheet bent into a U-shape substantially corresponding to that shown inFIG. 3 . Thepost 16 is provided with one ormore wall sections 42 with ourwall section 42 being shown by way of example. To connect thepost 16 to the lower andupper panels openings 44 are provided through thewall sections 42 to receive corresponding fastening devices, such as bolts or screws. When thepost 16 is to be used in an application where thepost 16 forms a corner post of a rectangular rack, theopenings 44 are typically formed through thewall sections 42 which mate adjacent to 4 portions of thevertical walls 28 of the lower andupper panels FIG. 2 ) are formed through thevertical walls 28 so that upon placement of thepost 16 adjacent thecorner 30 of thelower panel 12 a or theupper panel 12 b, theopenings post 16 to the lower orupper panel - Shown in
FIG. 4 is a fragmental, perspective view of one of theposts 18, constructed in accordance with the present invention. Thepost 18 is formed from asheet 50, which is shown inFIG. 5 . Thesheet 50 is constructed of a malleable, bendable material, such as sheet metal. Thesheet 50 has afirst end 52 and an opposedsecond end 54. Thefirst end 52 forms a lower portion 55 (FIG. 1 ) of thepost 18 and the opposedsecond end 54 forms anupper portion 56 of thepost 18. The sheet has afirst side 60 and an opposedsecond side 62. The first and second sides, 60 and 62, extend generally between thefirst end 52 and thesecond end 54 of thesheet 50. - The
sheet 50 is formed into a folded box section configuration wherein at least a portion of thefirst side 60 overlaps a portion of thesecond side 62 to provide an overlappingportion 64. Thesheet 50 is preformed with a first series ofholes 68 extending between thefirst end 52 and the second end 54of thesheet 50. Thesheet 50 is also preformed with a second series ofholes 70, as well as a series ofnotches 74. The second series ofholes 70 and thenotches 74 extend between thefirst end 52 and thesecond end 54 of thesheet 50. The series ofnotches 74 are provided to assist in the final bending step used in forming thepost 18. As shown inFIG. 4 , the first and second series ofholes sheet 50 such that upon forming thesheet 50 into the folded box section configuration the first and second series ofholes portion 64 of thesheet 50 so that the electronic equipment can be connected to thepost 18 via the aligned first and second series ofholes portion 64 of the fully formed boxsection corner post 18 provides a reinforced area for the ETSI equipment mounting centers. - As discussed above, the
post 18 is desirably precisely located with respect to thelower panel 12 a andupper panel 12 b when therack 10 is assembled. In one preferred embodiment, thepost 18 is aligned with the lower andupper panels tab 36 and correspondingslots 34 formed between thepost 18 and lower andupper panels - The
post 18 is also provided withvarious openings 76 and cutouts for connecting thepost 18 to thelower panel 12 a and theupper panel 12 b. - Referring now to
FIGS. 5-10 , shown therein is one manufacturing process for constructing thepost 18. However, it should be understood, that thepost 18 may be formed by other processes. - The fronts posts 18 are of equal length and have an “L” shaped cross-section wherein the L comprises a horizontal dimension X and a vertical dimension Y. The
sheet 50 includes a width W. - As shown in
FIG. 5 , thesheet 50 can be flat sheet metal. Theflat sheet metal 50 is prepared with all of the holes, cutouts, and notches that the final corner post will require, preferably using hard press tooling. The formation of a box section then proceeds, for example, using a series of bending steps as illustrated in the sequence shown inFIGS. 6-10 . - As shown in
FIG. 6 , afirst bend 100 is formed in the sheet 50 a first distance A from thesecond side 62 by rotating the portion of thesheet 50 adjacent thesecond side 62 in afirst direction 102. The first bend forms a first right angle and afirst contact surface 104. - As shown in
FIG. 7 , asecond bend 106 is formed in thesheet 50 at a distance B from the apex of thefirst bend 100. Thesecond bend 106 is made by rotating the portion of thesheet 50 having thefirst bend 100 in asecond direction 108. Thesecond bend 106 forms a right angle. - As shown in
FIG. 8 , athird bend 110 at a distance C from the apex of thesecond bend 106 is formed by rotating the portion of thesheet 50 having thesecond bend 106 in thesecond direction 108. Thethird bend 110 forms a right angle. - As shown in
FIG. 9 , afourth bend 112 at a distance D from thefirst edge 60 is formed by rotating a portion of thesheet 50 adjacent to thefirst side 60 in thesecond direction 108. Thefourth bend 112 forms a right angle, and asecond contact surface 114. - The sum of the distance A and the distance C about equals the dimension X. The sum of the distance C and the distance D also about equals the dimension X.
- As shown in
FIG. 10 , afifth bend 116 at a distance E from the apex of thefourth bend 112 is constructed by rotating the portion of thesheet 50 containing the fourth bend in thesecond direction 108. Thefifth bend 116 is also a right angle. The sum of distances B and E about equals the dimension Y. - As shown in
FIG. 4 , thesheet 50 is then bent along the series ofnotches 74 until thefirst contact surface 104 engages thesecond contact surface 114 in a final step of forming thepost 18. - The
rack 10 is provided with modular construction and is typically configured for supportingelectronic equipment 120, such as a server or telecom equipment. Therack 10 can be shipped when unassembled and then assembled on-site without any sacrifice of structural integrity or quality of the finally assembledrack 10. Therack 10 is typically supplied complete with front/rear doors, side panels, top and base plates, fan plate assembly, adjustable feet, grounding kit, depth members and adjustable mounting verticals. Other optional accessory parts, include plain/vented front panels, cable trays, chassis runners, sliding shelves, fixed shelves, front stabilizing foot, and castors. - The
posts 18 having the folded box section construction also provide part of the means for mounting of ETSI Equipment. Theposts 18, as well as the remaining components, are preferably formed from sheet metal using hard press tooling. - The precision location of the
post 18 to the base/top panel/plate ensures consistently accurate placement and fixing of the frame structure. The folded box section construction gives the strength of a standard box section, but without the need to machine holes and cutout profiles on dedicated machines or use more expensive welding or extruding equipment. All holes and profiles are desirably generated while thesheet 50 is flat. The modular nature of the construction is also suitable for use with “flat pack” assemblies. - While presently preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described herein, one skilled in the art will recognize that many changes or alterations can be made to the preferred embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. It is therefore intended that all such modifications, alterations and other changes be encompassed by the claims.
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1. A post for a rack, the post comprising:
a sheet constructed of a malleable, bendable material, the sheet having a first end and an opposed second end, the first end forming a lower portion of the post and the opposed second end forming an upper portion of the post, the sheet having a first side and an opposed second side with the first and second sides extending generally between the first end and the second end of the sheet, the sheet formed into a folded box section configuration wherein at least a portion of the first side overlaps a portion of the second side to provide an overlapping portion; and
means for locating the first end and the second end of the sheet with respect to a top panel or a base panel.
2. The post of claim 1 , wherein the sheet is pre-formed with a first series of holes extending between the lower portion of the sheet and the upper portion of the sheet.
3. The post of claim 2 , wherein the sheet is pre-formed with a second series of holes extending between the lower portion of the sheet and the upper portion of the sheet.
4. The post of claim 3 , wherein the first and second series of holes are located on the sheet such that upon forming the sheet into the folded box section configuration the first and second series of holes are provided and aligned on the overlapping portion of the sheet.
5. The post of claim 1 , wherein the means for precisely locating the first end and the second end of the sheet in the folded box section includes at least one tab extending a distance from the first end of the sheet, and at least one tab extending from the second end of the sheet.
6. The post of claim 1 , wherein the post is shaped and dimensioned for use in forming a European Telecommunication Standards Institute rack.
7. The post of claim 1 , wherein the sheet further comprises a series of notches formed therein, the series of notches extending generally between the first side and the second side of the sheet, at least one of the bends utilized in forming the folded box section configuration being on the series of notches.
8. The post of claim 7 , wherein the bend on the series of notches utilized in forming the folded box section configuration is the final bend.
9. A rack, comprising:
a panel;
at least one post connected to the panel, the post constructed from a sheet of malleable, bendable material, the sheet having a first end and an opposed second end, the first end forming a lower portion of the post and the opposed second end forming an upper portion of the post, the sheet having a first side and an opposed second side with the first and second sides extending generally between the first end and the second end of the sheet, the sheet being formed to provide the post with a folded box section configuration; and
means for precisely locating the upper portion and the lower portion of the post in the folded box section configuration with respect to a top panel on a base panel.
10. The rack of claim 9 , wherein the sheet forming the post is pre-formed with a first series of holes extending between the lower portion of the sheet and the upper portion of the sheet.
11. The rack of claim 10 , wherein the sheet forming the post is pre-formed with a second series of holes extending between the lower portion of the sheet and the upper portion of the sheet.
12. The rack of claim 11 , wherein the first and second series of holes are located on the sheet such that upon forming the sheet into the folded box section configuration the first and second series of holes are provided and aligned on an overlapping portion of the sheet.
13. The rack of claim 9 , wherein the means for precisely locating the upper portion and lower portion of the post in the folded box section includes at least one tab extending from the upper portion of the post, and at least one tab extending from the lower portion of the post.
14. The rack of claim 9 , wherein the post is shaped and dimensioned for use in forming a European Telecommunication Standards Institute rack.
15. The rack of claim 9 , wherein the sheet forming the post further comprises a series of notches formed therein, the series of notches extending generally between the first side and the second side of the sheet, at least one of the bends utilized in forming the folded box section configuration being on the series of notches.
16. The rack of claim 15 , wherein the bend on the series of notches utilized in forming the folded box section configuration is the final bend.
17. A post for a rack, the post comprising:
a sheet constructed of a malleable, bendable material, the sheet having a first end and an opposed second end, the first end forming a lower portion of the post and the opposed second end forming an upper portion of the post, the sheet having a first side and an opposed second side with the first and second sides extending generally between the first end and the second end of the sheet, the sheet formed into a folded substantially L-shaped section configuration wherein at least a portion of the first side overlaps a portion of the second side to provide an overlapping portion.
18. The post of claim 17 , wherein the sheet is pre-formed with a first series of holes extending between the lower portion of the sheet and the upper portion of the sheet.
19. The post of claim 18 , wherein the sheet is pre-formed with a second series of holes extending between the lower portion of the sheet and the upper portion of the sheet.
20. The post of claim 19 , wherein the first and second series of holes are located on the sheet such that upon forming the sheet into the folded box section configuration the first and second series of holes are provided and aligned on the overlapping portion of the sheet.
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