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- the present disclosure generally relates to a stackable storage rack. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a stackable storage rack, which includes a base with multiple sockets for connecting a respective pair of vertical support members in a manner that permits multiple storage racks to be stacked on-site with their respective vertical support members attached and in a standard shipping container without their respective vertical support members attached.
- the storage rack also maximizes the storage capacity in a standard shipping container when it is loaded in a standard shipping container with its vertical support members attached.
- Pipe spools are often transported on shipping frames, hereinafter referred to as storage racks, in standard sea shipping containers measuring 40 ft. (length) ⁇ 8 ft. (width) ⁇ 9.6 ft. (height).
- the storage racks may be a standard design or procured through a pipe fabricator to meet certain design specifications.
- One standard storage rack design uses a flat base and wooden sides as dunnage to secure the pipe spools.
- this design limits storage at the jobsite and transportation over the road. For example, this type of storage rack cannot be stacked fully loaded on-site and empty in a standard shipping container.
- a piece of wood siding is removed, the integrity of the entire storage rack is compromised and the entire storage rack must be dismantled. As a result, a high square footage of laydown space must be accounted for in order to safely and properly manage the material.
- Storage racks specifically designed to meet certain specifications often include a flat base and vertical support members to secure the pipe spools.
- One common storage rack design uses vertical support members coupled to sockets that are welded to the top of the base. Although the vertical support members may be removed, the sockets remain welded to the top of the base without an opening below the base for receipt of another vertical member or socket. This design thus, limits storage at the jobsite and transportation over the road because this type of storage rack cannot be stacked fully loaded on-site. Moreover, this design also limits the number of storage racks that may be stacked empty in a standard shipping container to about three.
- FIG. 1 is an isometric view illustrating one embodiment of a stackable storage rack without vertical support members.
- FIG. 2 is an exploded view illustrating the connection of vertical support members to the storage rack in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is an isometric view of the storage rack in FIG. 1 illustrating a load secured between vertical support members coupled to the storage rack.
- FIG. 4 is an isometric view of the loaded storage rack in FIG. 3 illustrating it stacked on another loaded storage rack of the same design.
- FIG. 5 is an isometric view of the empty storage rack in FIG. 1 illustrating it stacked on additional empty storage racks of the same design next to a standard shipping container.
- FIG. 6 is an end view of the empty storage rack in FIG. 1 illustrating end rollers for moving the storage rack empty or loaded.
- the present disclosure overcomes one or more of the prior art disadvantages with a stackable storage rack, which includes a base with multiple sockets for connecting a respective pair of vertical support members in a manner that permits multiple storage racks to be stacked on-site with their respective vertical support members attached and in a standard shipping container without their respective vertical support members attached.
- the storage rack also maximizes the storage capacity in a standard shipping container when it is loaded in a standard shipping container with its vertical support members attached.
- the present disclosure includes a storage rack, comprising a base with a plurality of sockets positioned around a perimeter of the base, each socket including an open end for detachably connecting a vertical support member and a stub end for detachably connecting another vertical support member.
- the present disclosure includes a method for transporting storage racks, comprising stacking at least six empty storage racks in a standard sea shipping container, each storage rack including a base that is at least thirty eight feet long and at least seven feet wide; and connecting each storage rack to at least one other storage rack.
- FIG. 1 an isometric view illustrates one embodiment of a stackable storage rack without vertical support members.
- the storage rack includes a base 100 with a plurality of sockets 101 positioned around a perimeter of the base 100 .
- Each socket 101 is preferably welded to the perimeter of the base 100 and includes an open end 108 for detachably connecting a vertical support member and a stub end 110 for detachably connecting another vertical support member.
- the open end 108 of each socket 101 is substantially flush with a bottom of the base 100 and the stub end 110 of each socket 101 extends above a top of the base 100 .
- Each socket 101 preferably comprises a section of square tubing welded within another section of square tubing however, may comprise different types of tubing or components that serve the same function. In this embodiment, there are ten (10) sockets 101 welded to the perimeter of the base 100 . More or less sockets 101 may be used, however, depending on the load on the base 100 . The plurality of sockets 101 are equidistantly spaced apart around the perimeter of the base 100 to provide lateral support for the load on the base 100 .
- the base 100 is preferably a rectangular frame comprising side frame members 102 that are preferably welded to end frame members 104 .
- a plurality of internal support members 106 are preferably welded to the side frame members 102 of the rectangular frame for supporting the load on the base 100 .
- the side frame members 102 , end frame members 104 and internal support members 106 are preferably made of structural steel however, may be made of different materials provided they support comparable loads (e.g. various grades of steel (high strength-low alloy, advanced high strength, etc.), aluminum, or other fabricated alloy metals)).
- the base 100 is preferably at least 38 feet long and at least 7 feet wide.
- the side frame members 102 include a plurality of tie down extensions 112 for securing the load to the base 100 and a plurality of lifting extensions 114 for lifting the storage rack fully loaded or empty.
- the side frame members 102 may include additional tie bars as necessary for further securing the load to the base 100 .
- Each vertical support member 204 includes an open lower end 202 that is detachably connected to the stub end 110 of a respective socket 101 when the storage rack is loaded as illustrated by the load 300 on the storage rack in FIG. 3 , which is secured between the vertical support members 204 .
- Each vertical support member 204 also includes an upper end 206 that may be detachably connected to the open end 108 of a respective socket 101 when the storage rack is loaded and stacked on top of another storage rack that is loaded as illustrated by the load 400 on the storage rack stacked on top of another storage rack with the load 300 in FIG. 4 .
- each vertical member 204 includes a plurality of transverse openings therethrough that align with a plurality of transverse openings through the stub end 110 of the respective socket 101 when the open lower end 202 is detachably connected to the stub end 110 .
- the open lower end 202 may be detachably connected to the stub end 110 by a plurality of bolts passing through a respective one of the plurality of transverse openings through the open lower end 202 and the stub end 110 and secured with a respective nut.
- each vertical member 204 likewise includes a plurality of transverse openings therethrough that align with a plurality of transverse openings through the open end 108 of the respective socket 101 when the upper end 206 is detachably connected to the open end 108 .
- the upper end 206 may be detachably connected to the open end 108 by a plurality of bolts passing through a respective one of the plurality of transverse openings through the upper end 206 and the open end 108 and secured with a respective nut.
- Other means for detachably connecting the vertical support members to a respective socket 101 may be used, however.
- Each vertical member 204 preferably comprises a section of square tubing welded within another section of square tubing that forms the open end 202 , however, may comprise different types of tubing or components that serve the same function.
- each vertical member 204 includes a lower end that is the same as the upper end 206 and each socket includes another open end that is the same as the open end 108 and extends above a top of the base 100 .
- the lower end of each vertical member 204 may be detachably connected to the another open end of a respective socket 101 by a plurality of bolts and secured with a respective nut.
- Each vertical member 204 is preferably 8.5 feet in length, however, may be shorter or longer depending on the load and/or safety requirements for the storage rack. As illustrated by the loads 300 , 400 in FIG. 4 , the load may comprise pipe, pipe spools, structural steel and/or anything else that is capable of being safely secured to the storage rack.
- a fully loaded storage rack will maximize the storage capacity of a standard sea shipping container. In this manner, shipping costs are reduced. Although most conventional storage racks have similar dimensions for a base, they do not have the requisite length for the vertical members to maximize the storage capacity of the standard shipping container. A fully loaded conventional storage rack is also incapable of being safely stacked on top of another fully loaded storage rack on-site to conserve storage space. Conversely, the storage rack design disclosed herein can be stacked fully loaded and empty while maintaining stability and safety. This not only are shipping costs reduced but also on-site storage space is reduced.
- an isometric view of the empty storage rack in FIG. 1 illustrates it stacked on additional empty storage racks of the same design next to a standard sea shipping container 502 .
- Due to the unique design of the socket 101 up to 8 storage racks 500 can be stacked and loaded into the standard shipping container 502 thus, reducing shipping costs. Conventional storage racks are limited to about 3 being stacked and loaded into a standard shipping container.
- the unique design of the socket 101 allows the stub end 110 of each socket 101 to be detachably connected to the open end 108 of another socket 101 in the same manner as described herein for connecting the vertical support members 204 .
- an end view of the empty storage rack in FIG. 1 illustrates end rollers 602 attached to a bottom of the base 100 for conveniently moving the storage rack relative to a surface empty or fully loaded.
- the storage rack design disclosed herein makes transporting the storage rack fully loaded or empty more safe and cost efficient.
- a radio frequency identification tag may be attached to each base 100 of a storage rack to conveniently track each storage rack on-site without the need to track individual components of the loaded material.
- the radio frequency identification tag also enables global tracking and historical use of each storage rack from site to site and project to project.
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- The present disclosure generally relates to a stackable storage rack. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a stackable storage rack, which includes a base with multiple sockets for connecting a respective pair of vertical support members in a manner that permits multiple storage racks to be stacked on-site with their respective vertical support members attached and in a standard shipping container without their respective vertical support members attached. The storage rack also maximizes the storage capacity in a standard shipping container when it is loaded in a standard shipping container with its vertical support members attached.
- Pipe spools are often transported on shipping frames, hereinafter referred to as storage racks, in standard sea shipping containers measuring 40 ft. (length)×8 ft. (width)×9.6 ft. (height). The storage racks may be a standard design or procured through a pipe fabricator to meet certain design specifications. One standard storage rack design uses a flat base and wooden sides as dunnage to secure the pipe spools. However, this design limits storage at the jobsite and transportation over the road. For example, this type of storage rack cannot be stacked fully loaded on-site and empty in a standard shipping container. Moreover, when a piece of wood siding is removed, the integrity of the entire storage rack is compromised and the entire storage rack must be dismantled. As a result, a high square footage of laydown space must be accounted for in order to safely and properly manage the material.
- Storage racks specifically designed to meet certain specifications often include a flat base and vertical support members to secure the pipe spools. One common storage rack design uses vertical support members coupled to sockets that are welded to the top of the base. Although the vertical support members may be removed, the sockets remain welded to the top of the base without an opening below the base for receipt of another vertical member or socket. This design thus, limits storage at the jobsite and transportation over the road because this type of storage rack cannot be stacked fully loaded on-site. Moreover, this design also limits the number of storage racks that may be stacked empty in a standard shipping container to about three.
- As a result of current storage rack design limitations, only 6-8 metric tons per truckload can be transported due to the fact that they cannot load more than one (1) layer of pipe spools on a flatbed. There is therefore, a need for a transportable storage rack that is prefabricated and permits multiple storage racks to be stacked fully loaded on-site and empty in a standard shipping container.
- The present disclosure is described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like elements are referenced with like reference numbers, and in which:
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FIG. 1 is an isometric view illustrating one embodiment of a stackable storage rack without vertical support members. -
FIG. 2 is an exploded view illustrating the connection of vertical support members to the storage rack inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is an isometric view of the storage rack inFIG. 1 illustrating a load secured between vertical support members coupled to the storage rack. -
FIG. 4 is an isometric view of the loaded storage rack inFIG. 3 illustrating it stacked on another loaded storage rack of the same design. -
FIG. 5 is an isometric view of the empty storage rack inFIG. 1 illustrating it stacked on additional empty storage racks of the same design next to a standard shipping container. -
FIG. 6 is an end view of the empty storage rack inFIG. 1 illustrating end rollers for moving the storage rack empty or loaded. - The present disclosure overcomes one or more of the prior art disadvantages with a stackable storage rack, which includes a base with multiple sockets for connecting a respective pair of vertical support members in a manner that permits multiple storage racks to be stacked on-site with their respective vertical support members attached and in a standard shipping container without their respective vertical support members attached. The storage rack also maximizes the storage capacity in a standard shipping container when it is loaded in a standard shipping container with its vertical support members attached.
- In one embodiment the present disclosure includes a storage rack, comprising a base with a plurality of sockets positioned around a perimeter of the base, each socket including an open end for detachably connecting a vertical support member and a stub end for detachably connecting another vertical support member.
- In another embodiment, the present disclosure includes a method for transporting storage racks, comprising stacking at least six empty storage racks in a standard sea shipping container, each storage rack including a base that is at least thirty eight feet long and at least seven feet wide; and connecting each storage rack to at least one other storage rack.
- The subject matter of the present disclosure is described with specificity, however, the description itself is not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. The subject matter thus, might also be embodied in other ways, to include different structures, steps and/or combinations similar to and/or fewer than those described herein, in conjunction with other present or future technologies. Moreover, although the term “step” may be used herein to describe different elements of methods employed, the term should not be interpreted as implying any particular order among or between various steps herein disclosed unless otherwise expressly limited by the description to a particular order.
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FIG. 1 , an isometric view illustrates one embodiment of a stackable storage rack without vertical support members. The storage rack includes abase 100 with a plurality ofsockets 101 positioned around a perimeter of thebase 100. Eachsocket 101 is preferably welded to the perimeter of thebase 100 and includes anopen end 108 for detachably connecting a vertical support member and astub end 110 for detachably connecting another vertical support member. Theopen end 108 of eachsocket 101 is substantially flush with a bottom of thebase 100 and thestub end 110 of eachsocket 101 extends above a top of thebase 100. Eachsocket 101 preferably comprises a section of square tubing welded within another section of square tubing however, may comprise different types of tubing or components that serve the same function. In this embodiment, there are ten (10)sockets 101 welded to the perimeter of thebase 100. More orless sockets 101 may be used, however, depending on the load on thebase 100. The plurality ofsockets 101 are equidistantly spaced apart around the perimeter of thebase 100 to provide lateral support for the load on thebase 100. - The
base 100 is preferably a rectangular frame comprisingside frame members 102 that are preferably welded toend frame members 104. A plurality ofinternal support members 106 are preferably welded to theside frame members 102 of the rectangular frame for supporting the load on thebase 100. Theside frame members 102,end frame members 104 andinternal support members 106 are preferably made of structural steel however, may be made of different materials provided they support comparable loads (e.g. various grades of steel (high strength-low alloy, advanced high strength, etc.), aluminum, or other fabricated alloy metals)). Thebase 100 is preferably at least 38 feet long and at least 7 feet wide. Theside frame members 102 include a plurality of tie downextensions 112 for securing the load to thebase 100 and a plurality oflifting extensions 114 for lifting the storage rack fully loaded or empty. Theside frame members 102 may include additional tie bars as necessary for further securing the load to thebase 100. - Referring now to
FIG. 2 , an exploded view illustrates the connection of vertical support members to the storage rack inFIG. 1 . Eachvertical support member 204 includes an openlower end 202 that is detachably connected to thestub end 110 of arespective socket 101 when the storage rack is loaded as illustrated by theload 300 on the storage rack inFIG. 3 , which is secured between thevertical support members 204. Eachvertical support member 204 also includes anupper end 206 that may be detachably connected to theopen end 108 of arespective socket 101 when the storage rack is loaded and stacked on top of another storage rack that is loaded as illustrated by theload 400 on the storage rack stacked on top of another storage rack with theload 300 inFIG. 4 . - The open
lower end 202 of eachvertical member 204 includes a plurality of transverse openings therethrough that align with a plurality of transverse openings through thestub end 110 of therespective socket 101 when the openlower end 202 is detachably connected to thestub end 110. The openlower end 202 may be detachably connected to thestub end 110 by a plurality of bolts passing through a respective one of the plurality of transverse openings through the openlower end 202 and thestub end 110 and secured with a respective nut. Theupper end 206 of eachvertical member 204 likewise includes a plurality of transverse openings therethrough that align with a plurality of transverse openings through theopen end 108 of therespective socket 101 when theupper end 206 is detachably connected to theopen end 108. Theupper end 206 may be detachably connected to theopen end 108 by a plurality of bolts passing through a respective one of the plurality of transverse openings through theupper end 206 and theopen end 108 and secured with a respective nut. Other means for detachably connecting the vertical support members to arespective socket 101 may be used, however. Eachvertical member 204 preferably comprises a section of square tubing welded within another section of square tubing that forms theopen end 202, however, may comprise different types of tubing or components that serve the same function. In an alternative embodiment, eachvertical member 204 includes a lower end that is the same as theupper end 206 and each socket includes another open end that is the same as theopen end 108 and extends above a top of thebase 100. In this embodiment, the lower end of eachvertical member 204 may be detachably connected to the another open end of arespective socket 101 by a plurality of bolts and secured with a respective nut. Eachvertical member 204 is preferably 8.5 feet in length, however, may be shorter or longer depending on the load and/or safety requirements for the storage rack. As illustrated by theloads FIG. 4 , the load may comprise pipe, pipe spools, structural steel and/or anything else that is capable of being safely secured to the storage rack. - Based on the preferred dimensions of the
storage rack base 100 and itsvertical members 204, a fully loaded storage rack will maximize the storage capacity of a standard sea shipping container. In this manner, shipping costs are reduced. Although most conventional storage racks have similar dimensions for a base, they do not have the requisite length for the vertical members to maximize the storage capacity of the standard shipping container. A fully loaded conventional storage rack is also incapable of being safely stacked on top of another fully loaded storage rack on-site to conserve storage space. Conversely, the storage rack design disclosed herein can be stacked fully loaded and empty while maintaining stability and safety. This not only are shipping costs reduced but also on-site storage space is reduced. - Referring now to
FIG. 5 , an isometric view of the empty storage rack inFIG. 1 illustrates it stacked on additional empty storage racks of the same design next to a standardsea shipping container 502. Due to the unique design of thesocket 101, up to 8storage racks 500 can be stacked and loaded into thestandard shipping container 502 thus, reducing shipping costs. Conventional storage racks are limited to about 3 being stacked and loaded into a standard shipping container. The unique design of thesocket 101 allows thestub end 110 of eachsocket 101 to be detachably connected to theopen end 108 of anothersocket 101 in the same manner as described herein for connecting thevertical support members 204. InFIG. 6 , an end view of the empty storage rack inFIG. 1 illustratesend rollers 602 attached to a bottom of thebase 100 for conveniently moving the storage rack relative to a surface empty or fully loaded. - The storage rack design disclosed herein makes transporting the storage rack fully loaded or empty more safe and cost efficient. In addition, a radio frequency identification tag may be attached to each
base 100 of a storage rack to conveniently track each storage rack on-site without the need to track individual components of the loaded material. The radio frequency identification tag also enables global tracking and historical use of each storage rack from site to site and project to project. - While the present disclosure has been described in connection with presently preferred embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to those embodiments. It is therefore, contemplated that various alternative embodiments and modifications may be made to the disclosed embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure defined by the appended claims and equivalents thereof.
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