Rack, such as a drying rack

Abstract

A drying rack comprises at least one substantially flat frame as well as slender bearing elements extending between mutually opposite sides of the frame. The mutually opposite sides of the frame each comprise a profiled section which determines a chamber which ends in a slot-shaped aperture. The bars are introduced into the slot-shaped aperture of each profiled section in such a manner that securing elements are provided in the chamber of each profiled section by means of which in each case one end of the bearing elements is fixed.

1 . A rack, in particular a drying rack, comprising at least one substantially flat frame as well as slender bearing elements extending between mutually opposite sides of the frame, characterized in that the mutually opposite sides of the frame each comprise a profiled section which determines a chamber which ends in a slot-shaped aperture, in that the bars are introduced into the slot-shaped aperture of each profiled section, and in that securing elements are provided in the chamber of each profiled section by means of which in each case one end of the bearing elements is fixed. 
   
   
       2 . The rack according to  claim 1 , in which the slot-shaped apertures of the profiled sections are turned towards one another. 
   
   
       3 . The rack according to  claim 1 , in which the bearing elements are fixed on each end between two adjacent securing elements. 
   
   
       4 . The rack according to  claim 3 , in which the securing elements are placed against one another in pairs by their end edges in a series. 
   
   
       5 . The rack according to  claim 4 , in which at least one of the end edges of each securing element has a recess which accommodates a bearing element. 
   
   
       6 . The rack according to  claim 5 , in which both end edges have a recess, in which recesses of adjoining end edges a bearing element is accommodated in a tight-fitting manner. 
   
   
       7 . The rack according to  claim 1 , in which each bearing element has a hook on each end which is hooked behind a securing element. 
   
   
       8 . The rack according to  claim 7 , in which each securing element, on that side which is turned away from the latter, is provided with a cavity which accommodates the hook. 
   
   
       9 . The rack according to  claim 1 , in which the securing elements are provided with connections by means of which the securing elements are connected to one another in pairs. 
   
   
       10 . The rack according to  claim 9 , in which the connections comprise an elevation at one end of the securing elements and a corresponding space at the opposite end of the securing elements. 
   
   
       11 . The rack according to  claim 10 , in which the mutually facing surfaces of the lips and the spaces of neighbouring securing elements are provided with mating connecting means. 
   
   
       12 . The rack according to  claim 10 , when dependent on  claim 9 , in which the mutually facing surfaces of the lips and the spaces of neighbouring securing elements form a cavity which accommodate the hook. 
   
   
       13 . The rack according to  claim 1 , in which the chamber of each profiled section is determined by a body which extends inside the profiled section opposite the aperture, which body, together with the profiled section part which is turned away from the aperture, forms a tube. 
   
   
       14 . The rack according to  claim 13 , in which the chamber is delimited by two flanges which delimit the aperture. 
   
   
       15 . The rack according to  claim 1 , in which each securing element has a ledge which is at the same level as an external surface of the profiled section. 
   
   
       16 . The rack according to  claim 13 , in which the securing elements have a cross section which corresponds to the cross section of the chamber. 
   
   
       17 . The rack according to  claim 13 , in which the profiled sections are made from metal, such as aluminium. 
   
   
       18 . The rack according to  claim 1 , in which the securing elements are identical. 
   
   
       19 . The rack according to  claim 1 , in which the securing elements are made of plastic. 
   
   
       20 . The rack according to  claim 1 , in which supports which are directed backwards at an angle are provided on the mutually opposite sides of the frame. 
   
   
       21 . The rack according to  claim 19 , in which the supports comprise hooks. 
   
   
       22 . The rack according to  claim 20 , in which the supports can pivot with respect to the frame. 
   
   
       23 . The rack according to  claim 20 , in which the sides are provided with stops on their rear side.