Cooler support shelf

Abstract

The cooler support shelf is a rectangular platform having each of two corner sections of one side of the platform perpendicularly connected to separate vertical rails. The tops of the two rails are curved into hooks in the direction away from the platform. Diagonal support struts are connected from opposed sides of the platform to the lower part of each vertical rail. A hook and loop restraining strap is connected near the top of each vertical rail. The two straps can connect around the cooler to keep it in place on the platform.

1 . A cooler support shelf, comprising: 
 a generally rectangular horizontal platform member;    two vertical main rails attached to the platform member, the main rails having upper ends curved into hooks; and    two diagonal support rails connecting the main rails to an outer side portion of the platform member.    
   
   
       2 . The cooler support shelf of  claim 1 , further comprising two hook and loop fastener straps, one of the straps being connected to a corresponding one of said main rails, respectively, the straps helping to retain an object supported on said platform member.  
   
   
       3 . The cooler support shelf of  claim 1 , wherein each main rail further includes a platform corner support for supporting said platform member.  
   
   
       4 . The cooler support shelf of  claim 3 , further comprising two fasteners, each of the fasteners extending through aligned apertures defined in said main rails and in said platform member to thereby attach said platform member to said main rails.  
   
   
       5 . The cooler support shelf of  claim 4 , wherein each said fastener comprises a bolt and a wing nut.  
   
   
       6 . The cooler support shelf of  claim 5 , wherein each said fastener further comprises a washer.  
   
   
       7 . The cooler support shelf of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of slats extending across said platform member.  
   
   
       8 . The cooler support shelf of  claim 1 , further comprising two fasteners, each of the fasteners extending through aligned apertures in said main rails and said platform member to thereby attach said platform member to said main rails.  
   
   
       9 . The cooler support shelf of  claim 8 , wherein each said fastener comprises a bolt and a wing nut.  
   
   
       10 . The cooler support shelf according to  claim 1 , wherein said platform member comprises four flat horizontal members forming an open rectangular frame, each of the horizontal members having a vertical flange extending orthogonal thereto around the periphery of the rectangular frame in order to prevent a base of a cooler from shifting laterally on said platform member.  
   
   
       11 . The cooler support shelf according to  claim 11 , further comprising a plurality of slats extending across said rectangular frame.  
   
   
       12 . The cooler support shelf according to  claim 11 , further comprising a pair of straps attached to said vertical rails, the straps having mating hook and loop fasteners, the straps being adapted for wrapping around a cooler placed on said platform member in order to secure the cooler on said platform member.  
   
   
       13 . The cooler support shelf according to  claim 1 , wherein said platform member, said vertical rails, and said diagonal support rails are made from aluminum.  
   
   
       14 . A folding support shelf, comprising: 
 a generally rectangular open frame forming a horizontal platform member having an aperture in each corner of one side of the platform;    two main rails, each of the rails having a platform corner support, the main rails each having an upper end formed into a hook;    fasteners connecting the main rails to the platform member; and    two diagonal support rails connecting the main rails to an outer side portion of the platform member.    
   
   
       15 . The support shelf of  claim 14 , further comprising two hook and loop fastener straps, the straps being connected to the main rails, respectively, for retaining an object supported on said platform member.  
   
   
       16 . The support shelf of  claim 14 , further comprising a plurality of fasteners attaching said platform member to said main rails.  
   
   
       17 . The support shelf of  claim 16 , wherein each said fastener comprises a bolt and a wing nut so that removal of both of said wing nuts from both of said bolts allows the support shelf to be folded.  
   
   
       18 . The support shelf of  claim 17 , wherein each said fastener further comprises a washer.  
   
   
       19 . The support shelf of  claim 14 , further comprising a plurality of slats extending across said platform member.