Rug Display System

Abstract

A rug display system for efficiently displaying rugs. The rug display system includes a frame having a plurality of vertical members, a plurality of support members extending between the vertical members, a plurality of elongated members movably positioned upon the vertical members, and at least one first motor connected to the elongated members for moving the elongated members for lifting one of the support member. The plurality of support members are selectively engageable with the elongated members to lift an upper support member upwardly. The support members each support at least one rug to be displayed. A plurality of belts are movably positioned upon the vertical members along with at least one second motor connected to the belts for lowering the raised support members.

1 . A rug display system, comprising:
 a frame having a plurality of vertical members;   a plurality of support members extending between said vertical members, wherein each of said plurality of support members are comprised of a substantially flat structure to support at least one rug in a display position;   a plurality of elongated members movably positioned upon said vertical members in a substantially vertical manner;   wherein said plurality of support members are each selectively engageable with said elongated members to lift an upper support member upwardly;   a first motor connected to said elongated members for moving said elongated members for lifting one of said support member;   a plurality of belts are movably positioned upon said vertical members in a substantially vertical manner;   a second motor connected to said plurality of belts;   a plurality of frictional members connected to said plurality of support members for selectively engaging in a frictional manner said plurality of belts when in a raised position and for selectively engaging said elongated members, wherein said plurality of belts are for retaining said plurality of support members in a raised position and for lowering said plurality of support members in the raised position.   
   
   
       2 . The rug display system of  claim 1 , including a plurality of catch members attached to said plurality of elongated members, wherein said plurality of catch members selectively engage said upper support member. 
   
   
       3 . The rug display system of  claim 1 , wherein each of said plurality of frictional members include an arm member pivotally attached to a base member. 
   
   
       4 . The rug display system of  claim 3 , wherein said arm member extends at a downward angle to engage said plurality of belts when said plurality of belts are moving upwardly and to not engage said plurality of belts when said plurality of belts are moving downwardly. 
   
   
       5 . The rug display system of  claim 1 , including at least one roller attached to each of said plurality of frictional members. 
   
   
       6 . The rug display system of  claim 1 , wherein each of said plurality of frictional members disengage said plurality of elongated members when a corresponding support member is elevated to a raised position. 
   
   
       7 . A rug display system, comprising:
 a frame having a plurality of vertical members;   a plurality of support members extending between said vertical members, wherein each of said plurality of support members are comprised of a substantially flat structure to support at least one rug in a display position; and   a means for selectively lowering and raising said plurality of support members.   
   
   
       8 . A rug display system, comprising:
 a frame;   a means for supporting a plurality of rugs within said frame; and   a means for selectively lowering and raising said plurality of support members.