For example, for a nominal 14-1/2 inch spacing, different manufacturers may utilize a spacing of the holes of between 14-1/4 inches to 14-3/4 inches. This is because the divider lengthens only about 1/8th inch when bent back, and a spring back of about 1/16th of an inch from the extended length is necessary to secure the hooks in the shelf holes.Ī problem that has arisen is that different shelf manufacturers have adopted slightly different spacings between their front and rear rows of holes. Although this divider construction is very simple, it requires that the front and rear holes of the shelves be spaced a predetermined distance apart, such as 15 inches plus or minus perhaps 1/32nd of an inch. The divider is then released to spring back to its original configuration, with the hooks then lying fairly tightly in the shelf holes. The hooks can be installed by bending the divider to slightly separate the ends of the outer wire, to thereby separate the hooks so they can pass through the shelf holes. The outer wire is bent into a rectangular loop with the extreme wire ends in line but slightly spaced from one another along the bottom of the divider.
A highly successful divider which is in wide use, includes a heavy duty outer wire bent into a largely rectangular shape, a number of parallel short wires bridging the top and bottom of the outer wire and welded thereto, and a pair of hooks welded to the bottom of the outer wire at the front and rear of the divider. The dividers must be sturdy, constructed at low cost, and easily installed on conventional shelves of the type that have a row of holes near the front and rear of the shelf. A47F5/00- Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional featuresĭividers utilized in stores for mass merchandising, are typically constructed of wire fences with hooks at their front and rear ends for reception in the holes of shelves.A47F- SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE PAYING COUNTERS.A47- FURNITURE DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES COFFEE MILLS SPICE MILLS SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL.229910000831 Steel Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1.238000006011 modification reaction Methods 0.000 description 2.238000010276 construction Methods 0.000 abstract description 3.238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 abstract description 9.238000009434 installation Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 11.Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.) Filing date Publication date Application filed by Kinda Frank L, Wells Richard E filed Critical Kinda Frank L Priority to US05/909,218 priority Critical patent/US4190167A/en Application granted granted Critical Publication of US4190167A publication Critical patent/US4190167A/en Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical Status Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current Links Kinda Original Assignee Kinda Frank L Wells Richard E Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.) Expired - Lifetime Application number US05/909,218 Inventor Richard E. Google Patents US4190167A - Adjustable wire dividerĭownload PDF Info Publication number US4190167A US4190167A US05/909,218 US90921878A US4190167A US 4190167 A US4190167 A US 4190167A US 90921878 A US90921878 A US 90921878A US 4190167 A US4190167 A US 4190167A Authority US United States Prior art keywords wire divider foot portions parallel Prior art date Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion.