Collapsible wire rack

Abstract

What is disclosed is a collapsible wire rack characterized by two substantially identical and planar ends for receiving a bottom; a pair of horizontal wire members having at both ends a bent hook eye structure for pivotally receiving respective side end wire members to allow collapsibility; the horizontal wire members being affixed to the rectangularly shaped centerpiece; two substantially identical planar sides; more elongate member defining a more supporting top; four sets arranged one at each end of each side of three shortened vertical wire members, two of each set being bent in a U-shaped configuration for carrying a nut means for screwingly, removably receiving a threaded shaft of a caster; and one of each set having a bent hook structure adjacent its lower end and disposed substantially level with the bent hook structure of the vertical wire member of each end for receiving the bottom; a plurality of substantially horizontal wire members connected with the elongate rectangularly shaped centerpiece and the respective sets adjacent each end for greater strength without interfering with the collapsibility of the wire rack; a plurality of adjustable and removable cross members that each have at each end a bent hook structure for hooking over the top to suspendingly hold in place a computer printout or the like; bottom comprising an elongate rectangularly shaped wire structure adapted to removably fit interiorly of the ends and sides in normal operation and be received within the bent hook structures of the vertical wire members; the wire bottom having sufficient diagonal bracing to impart rigidity to the collapsible wire rack when in place and to be removed to allow the wire rack to be collapsible for shipping, storing and the like. Also disclosed are preferred specific embodiments.