US2029407A - Display stand - Google Patents

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8. BLUMENTAL Feb. 4, 1936.

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Patented Feb. 4, 1936 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 1 Claim.

This invention relates to display stands and the object of the invention is to provide a stand particularly adapted for displaying bedding, and more particularly box springs .and mattresses.

A further object of the invention is to provide a stand of this character characterized by simplicity and economy of structure and which can be easily moved about.

A further object of the invention is to provide a novel construction of display stands whereby a plurality of said stands may be arranged in close juxta-position so that a number of box springs and mattresses may be displayed in a manner requiring but a reasonable amount of space.

The invention together with its objects and advantages will be best understood from a study of the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein:

Figure l is a side elevational view showing a plurality of stands positioned in accordance with the present invention.

Figure 2 is a front elevational view of the stand.

Figure 3 is a vertical sectional view through the stand.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of a supporting frame forming part of the stand.

Figure 5 is a fragmentary detail view of corner of the base frame showing a mounting of one of the rollers.

Figure 6 is a perspective view of an end portion of a platform forming part of the stand.

Referring to the drawings by reference numerals it will be seen that the display stand comprises a base 5. Thebase 5 is in the form of a rectangular frame formed of angle iron and is provided adjacent opposite ends thereof with rollers 6, axles "I mounted on the vertical flanges of the sides of the frame being provided for the rollers.

Mounted on the base 5 is a supporting frame 8. The frame 8 is of inverted U-shape and is formed from angle iron as shown. The sides of the frame at the lower ends thereof are suitably provided as at 9, and at the ends 9 are secured to the end of the base 5 as at I0.

Arranged adjacent the lower end of the support 8 and disposed in anti-clinal relation to the support 8 is a broad flat platform II.

The platform I l is supported by a pair of cleats [2 which at one end are secured to the underside of the platform in any suitable manner.

As shown, the cleats l2 cross the sides of the support 8 and where they cross said sides of the support are secured to said sides as at l3. The

lower or free ends of the cleats l2 are secured to the end members of the base 5 as at M. Thus it will be seen that alight rigid, easily mobile display rack is provided.

When using the rack the bedding, such as the box spring and mattress I5 is placed on the rack as shown, resting at an incline on the support 8 with its bottom edge resting flatly on the platform II.

As shown in Figure 1 a number of articles may be displayed by arranging a plurality of the stands as shown in Figure 1 wherein it will be seen that the stands are arranged in alignment with the platforms ll of the respective stands easily be returned to its proper position In line with other of the display racks.

If desired, and as shown in Figure 3, each rack may be provided with a curtain l6 of any suitable sheet material and secured at one edge to the top of the support 8 as at I! so as to be draped over the bedding l5 as shown in Figure 3. Obviously the curtain !6 will serve to protect the bedding against soiling, dust, dirt and the like.

If desired, any additional means may be provided on the top of the support 8 for use in retaining the box spring or mattress on the stand where the mattress, for some reason or another does not rest evenly on the box spring or coil spring thereof.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed as new is:

A display rack of the class described, comprising a rectangular shaped base constructed of angle iron, an inverted U-shaped frame pivotally mounted at its ends to opposite sides adjacent the front corners of said sides, and extending upwardly and rearwardly of said base, the upper transverse edge of said frame lying beyond the vertical plane of the rearmost portion of the base, cleats secured at one end to each end of the frame adjacent the rear corner thereof, and being inclined upwardly and forwardly and projecting beyond the inverted U-shaped frame, said cleats being secured to said frame at a point of crossing, and a platform disposed on the projected portion of said cleats.

BENJAMIN BLUMIENTAL.

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