US 11,958,686 B2
Braces, method and process of use thereof for the repair of a storage rack
John Paul Turcich, West Chicago, IL (US)
Assigned to APEX STORAGE, LLC, West Chicago, IL (US)
Filed by Apex Storage, LLC, West Chicago, IL (US)
Filed on Nov. 10, 2020, as Appl. No. 17/094,021.
Prior Publication US 2022/0143764 A1, May 12, 2022
Int. Cl. B65G 1/04 (2006.01); B23P 6/04 (2006.01)
CPC B65G 1/04 (2013.01) [B23P 6/04 (2013.01); B65G 2201/0267 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A repair brace for a damaged element in a pallet rack system (PRS), the repair brace comprising:
an axial portion having a first end and a second end in opposition therefrom for structural replacement of a damaged piece of an PRS along an axis, wherein the axial portion has a higher mechanical resistance than the damaged element;
a second portion mechanically connected to either the first end or the second end at a perpendicular orientation when compared to the axis forming an L-shaped component;
at least one adjustable connector for connecting the L-shaped component to a portion of the PRS for securing the L-shaped component in replacement of the damaged piece; and
at least one reinforcement connected to the L-shaped component to further reinforce the resistance of the L-shaped component, wherein the at least one reinforcement is an anchor plate bolted on the ground.