Application Number: AU 2024216404
Racking Support
A versatile racking support system designed to securely hold multiple item types with adjustable configurations, reducing setup time and improving warehouse efficiency. This advancement eliminates the disadvantages of conventional approaches while improving overall performance and user experience.
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This patent presents an innovative advancement in storage and handling systems – shelving and racking, addressing key challenges faced by professionals and consumers in the field.
The Problem
Industrial storage systems need to safely support varied loads while maximizing space utilization. Existing racking systems often require complex assembly and do not efficiently adapt to different load types and configurations. These limitations reduce efficiency and create operational challenges in professional and consumer settings.
Traditional approaches lack the flexibility and effectiveness required for modern applications. The need for improvement has been clear as industries evolve and user expectations increase.
What This Invention Does
A versatile racking support system designed to securely hold multiple item types with adjustable configurations, reducing setup time and improving warehouse efficiency. This advancement eliminates the disadvantages of conventional approaches while improving overall performance and user experience.
The design philosophy focuses on practical functionality combined with improved durability and efficiency. By addressing fundamental limitations, this invention offers a compelling solution for the sector.
Key Features
- Modular design. Adaptable configuration for different load types and warehouse layouts
- Easy assembly. Simplified installation reducing warehouse setup time
- Load optimization. Efficient weight distribution across multiple support points
- Space efficiency. Maximizes vertical storage while maintaining stability
Who Is Behind It?
The applicant Containit Pty Ltd from Australia is advancing innovation in this field. The inventors Stephen Philip Mansley, Daniel Stephen Mansley, Chester Roland Mansley, Keiran James Taylor, Andy Assur Esho, Jake Elliott Frost bring practical expertise to this development. The patent was filed on 28 August 2024 with priority date 28 August 2024 in Australia.
Why It Matters
This invention addresses real-world challenges faced by professionals and users in storage and handling systems – shelving and racking. By improving efficiency, reducing safety concerns, and simplifying operations, the technology has potential application across multiple market segments.
The innovation reflects growing awareness of the need for better design solutions that balance functionality with user experience. As the sector continues to evolve, patents like this demonstrate the ongoing effort to improve established tools and systems.
Related Concepts
Pallet racking is a material handling storage system that allows palletized goods to be stored in horizontal rows across multiple levels, and is a cornerstone of modern warehouse and distribution operations. Modular racking designs allow facilities to reconfigure storage layouts quickly as inventory requirements change.
The broader field of shelving and storage systems encompasses a wide range of solutions – from simple fixed shelves to complex high-density mobile racking – each balancing load capacity, accessibility, and floor space efficiency. Innovations in this space directly affect productivity and safety in industrial and retail environments.
AU 2024216404 was published in the Australian Official Journal of Patents on 19 March 2026 and is open for public inspection. Patent applications represent inventions that are sought to be protected and do not necessarily reflect commercially available products.
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