Bases for storage rack trusses
A reinforced rack truss base to protect against damage to a rack truss storage system is provided.
1. A reinforced truss base for a storage rack truss comprising:
a front column support leg;
a rear column support leg;
a transverse torsional member interconnecting said front and rear column support legs;
a front column partially surrounding said front column support leg and attached to said transverse torsional member;
a rear column partially surrounding said rear column support leg and attached to said transverse torsional member; and
wherein said front and rear column support legs are made from a structural generally u-shaped channel having a web and a pair of opposed flanges, and wherein said u-shape of each said channels face away from each other.
2. The invention of claim 1 wherein the transverse member is made from a tubular member.
3. The invention of claim 1 wherein said reinforced base is supported by a trapezoidally-shaped base.
4. The invention of claim 1 wherein said reinforced base is supported by a drive-in truss base.
5. The invention of claim 1 wherein said reinforced truss base is supported by a knock-down truss base.
6. The invention of claim 2 wherein said channels are bolted to said transverse torsional member.
7. The invention of claim 2 wherein said channels are welded to said transverse torsional member.