US1874056A - Collapsible shoe rack - Google Patents

Description

Allg- 30, 1932 J. c. MATALLANA coLLAPsIBLE sHoE RACK 2 Sheets-shew;l l

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Aug. 30, 1932. J. c. MATALLANA coLLAPsIBLE sHoE RACK Filed May 14, 1929 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Aug. 30, 1932 U TED S l coLLArsIBLEfsHoE BACK Application filed May 14, 1929. Serial` No. 363,025.y

This invention relates to a rack especially designed for supporting shoes orthe like, the primary object of the invention being to provide a rack of this character which may be readily and easily folded into a small and compact article so that it may be readily transported or stored.

An important object of the invention is to provide a rack including a cloth cover so that the articles supported therein will be enclosed and protected against dust or otherV foreign matter.

A. still further object of the invention is the provision of a rack having pivoted leg sections secured at the lower ends of the front legs of the rack so that the inclinations at which the shoes or articles positioned on the rack are held, may be changed to meet the requirements of the user.

With the foregoing and other objects in view which will appear as the description proceeds,` the invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes ,in the precise embodiment of the invention herein disclosed, may be made within the scope of what is claimed, without departing from the spirit of the invention.

Referring to the drawings:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a shoe rack constructed in accordance with the invention.

Figure 2 is a sectional view through the rack.

Figure 3 is an end elevational view of the rack showing the same in its folded position.

Figure 4 is a fragmental elevational View showing the Vrack equipped with means whereby it may be hung on a wall.

Figure 5 is a fragmental plan view of the curtain supporting frame.

Figure 6 is a sectional view taken on line 6-6 of Figure 2.

Figure 7 is a sectional view taken on line 7 7 of Figure 2. Y

Referring to the drawings in detail, the reference character 5 designates one of the 5 end `sections of the frame of which the rack is-const`ructed,L and ,the vreference characterv 6 designates the Aopposite end sectionof .the

rack or frame,.the end sections being identical in construction.

Each of the end .sections includes arear l sli barl.7.and -a front bar 8, the bars`7 and 8 being .connected by the horizontal bars 9 that .have their ends connected to the bars7 and .other when .it is desired'to foldthe rack for vstoringor transportation. e

Extendingfrom each bar 7 is a pin 11,l the pinsfof the bars YZfbeing'spaced from the up- ,per ends of the bars 7, 4where they receive the hook ends 12 of the arms 13, which are pivotally connected to the forward bars 8 of the end sections. These arms 13 act to hold the bars 7 and 8 of the end sections in prope-r spaced relation with each other, when the i rack is in its extended position.

The bar 14 connects the rear bars 7, at their upper ends, so that the bars 7 of the rear secf7.5 tions will be held in proper spaced relationwith each other at all times. Pairs of bars 15 connect the bars 9 of the end sections, the bars 15 being spaced apart so that a shoe may r-est thereon, in a manner as shown by Figure 2 of the drawings.

Hingedly connected to the lower ends of the front bars 8 of the end sections, are pivoted leg members 16 which may be folded inwardly in a manner as shown by Figure 1, S5 whereupon the supporting bars 15 are dis- -posed in horizontal spaced relation with each other, but should it be desired to elevate the front portion of the rack, the pivoted leg members 16 may be moved to their extended F90 positions as shown by Figure 2, causing the bars 9`t9 take inclined positions.

Screw eyes 17 extend laterally from the rear bars 7 and provide supports for the end sections 18 of the curtain support 19 to which .95 the curtain 20 is secured, as by means of the curtain rings 21. Supported by the bar 14 is a box-like container 22 which is provided with a hinged cover 23 in which may be positioned articles of apparel. VA hasp 24 is 's100 provided on the cover so that the cover may be locked.

Screw eyes 25 extend upwardly from the upper ends of the bars 7, and provide a support for the rack, should it be desired to hang the rack on a supporting surface.

From the foregoing it will be seen that due to the construction shown and described the rack may be readily and easily folded into v a small and compact article and may be readily moved to its extended position when lit is desired to use the rack for supporting articles thereon. y

I claim:

A rack comprising a frame embodying end sections, each end sectionv comprisingshort front bars and substantially long rear bars, pivoted horizontal bars connecting the front and rear bars ofeach end section, supporting' bars connected with the horizontal bars and arranged in parallel'spaced relation with eachother, extension leg members .pivotally connected to the lower ends of the ront'bars to lengthen or shorten the front bars' of the 'lend sections to hold the bars connecting the `front and rear bars of the sections, in inclined positions or horizontal positions.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own, I have hereto aXed my signature.

` JULIO GHMATALLANA.

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