[0001] The present disclosure relates to holding equipment. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a slidable rack assembly.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] In a workshop, many tools are used like spanners, hand files, hexsaw, etc. For effective utilization of the tools, it is necessary that the tools are placed safely and at a fixed position so that they could by easily found when needed. Proper placement of the tools helps worker to get the tools immediately, and it also helps in identifying the tools which are missing or not kept at their proper position.
[0004] Hand files come in various shape like rectangular, triangular, circular, semi circular, and the like, with varying dimensions, such as, length or diameter of 6 inch, 8 inch, 10 inch, 12 inch, etc. Mostly hand files can be stored in a box in a horizontal position or in a vertical position. In order to place the hand files in the vertical position and pick them up easily, the hand files should have a handle. However, for distinct sizes of the hand files, distinct sizes of handles are there, hence different racks of distinct sizes are required.
[0005] Existing solutions are not cost effective. Also, the existing solutions have certain limitation like less capacity for storing the hand files, along with problems encountered in accommodating hand files of distinct sizes. Some of the existing solutions can include a rack with socket suspension, where the hand files can be placed. Another existing solution can include a rack or tool holder, where the hand files or tools can be accommodated with help of base and multiple tool restraint and friction between the multiple tool restraint. There can be challenges associated with manufacturing, designing, comfort in working environment with the existing solutions.
[0006] There is a need to overcome above-mentioned problems of prior art by providing a device that is cost effective, ergonomic, and with increased capacity of storing hand files. Moreover, the device should be easily manufactured, especially in bulk using formative manufacturing techniques, and has a catchy visual appearance due to compactness of design.

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0007] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0008] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a rack assembly having a compact design that does not require additional space for placement and is portable.
[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a rack assembly that can be easily assembled and disassembled.
[00010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a rack assembly that is ergonomically designed and developed.
[00011] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a rack assembly that is easy to manufacture, especially in bulk.
[00012] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a rack assembly that is cost-effective and readily available.
[00013] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a rack assembly whose size and racks can be increased and decreased as per convenience.

SUMMARY
[00014] The present disclosure relates to holding equipment. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a slidable rack assembly.
[00015] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a slidable rack assembly comprising: an elongated member comprising a first set of engaging means; one or more holding elements comprising a second set of engaging means configured at a first end, the second set of engaging means adapted to be engaged with the first set of engaging means, such that the one or more holding elements get removably coupled to the elongated member, wherein the one or more holding elements may be adapted to hold one or more objects.
[00016] In an aspect, the first set of engaging means may be a set of protrusions, and the second set of engaging means may be a set of cavities.
[00017] In another aspect, the first set of engaging means may be a set of cavities, and the second set of engaging means may be a set of protrusions.
[00018] In an aspect, each of the one or more holding elements comprises a set of clamping means configured at a second end in a direction opposite to the first end, the clamping means may facilitate clamping of at least one of the one or more objects.
[00019] In another aspect, each of the one or more holding elements comprises a first set of gripping means at a third end and a second set of gripping means at a fourth end, where at least two of the one or more holding elements may be removably coupled with each other by attaching the first set of gripping means to the second set of gripping means.
[00020] In yet another aspect, the first set of gripping means are a set of extending members and the second set of gripping means are a set of depressing members.
[00021] Further, in yet another aspect, the first set of gripping means may be a set of depressing members and the second set of gripping means may be a set of extending members.
[00022] In an aspect, the one or more holding elements may be slidably coupled to the elongated member, and configured to slide along length of the elongated member.
[00023] In an aspect, the elongated member comprises one or more holes, wherein the rack assembly may be fixed at any or a combination of horizontal plane and vertical plane by fastening fasteners at at least one of the one or more holes.
[00024] In an aspect, the rack assembly may be made from a material including any or a combination of iron, steel, aluminium, brass, copper, and bronze.
[00025] In an aspect, the one or more objects include any or a combination of book, copy, file, and newspaper.
[00026] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.
[00027] Within the scope of this application it is expressly envisaged that the various aspects, embodiments, examples and alternatives set out in the preceding paragraphs, in the claims and/or in the following description and drawings, and in particular the individual features thereof, may be taken independently or in any combination. Features described in connection with one embodiment are applicable to all embodiments, unless such features are incompatible.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[00028] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure.
[00029] FIGs. 1A-1D illustrate structural diagrams of components associated with the proposed slidable rack assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, to elaborate upon its working.
[00030] FIG. 2 illustrates exemplary structural diagram of the proposed slidable rack assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00031] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[00032] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability.
[00033] The present disclosure relates to holding equipment. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a slidable rack assembly.
[00034] In an aspect, the present disclosure discloses a slidable rack assembly including: an elongated member that includes a first set of engaging means; one or more holding elements including a second set of engaging means configured at a first end, the second set of engaging means can be adapted to be engaged with the first set of engaging means, such that the one or more holding elements can get removably coupled to the elongated member, wherein the one or more holding elements can be adapted to hold one or more objects.
[00035] In an embodiment, the first set of engaging means can be a set of protrusions, and the second set of engaging means can be a set of cavities.
[00036] In another embodiment, the first set of engaging means can be a set of cavities, and the second set of engaging means can be a set of protrusions.
[00037] In an embodiment, each of the one or more holding elements includes a set of clamping means configured at a second end in a direction opposite to the first end, the clamping means can facilitate clamping of at least one of the one or more objects.
[00038] In an embodiment, each of the one or more holding elements includes a first set of gripping means at a third end and a second set of gripping means at a fourth end, where at least two of the one or more holding elements can be removably coupled with each other by attaching the first set of gripping means to the second set of gripping means
[00039] In an embodiment, the first set of gripping means can be a set of extending members and the second set of gripping means can be a set of depressing members.
[00040] In another embodiment, the first set of gripping means can be a set of depressing members and the second set of gripping means can be a set of extending members.
[00041] In an embodiment, the one or more holding elements can be slidably coupled to the elongated member, and configured to slide along length of the elongated member.
[00042] In another embodiment, the elongated member includes one or more holes, wherein the rack assembly can be fixed at any or a combination of horizontal plane and vertical plane by fastening fasteners at at least one of the one or more holes.
[00043] In an embodiment, the one or more objects include any or a combination of book, copy, file, and newspaper.
[00044] In an embodiment, the rack assembly can be made from a material including any or a combination of iron, steel, aluminium, brass, copper, and bronze.
[00045] FIGs. 1A-1D illustrate structural diagrams of components associated with the proposed slidable rack assembly 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, to elaborate upon its working.
[00046] In an embodiment, the proposed slidable rack assembly 100 (interchangeably referred to as rack assembly 100, or rack 100, hereinafter) includes an elongated member 102 and one or more holding elements 110 (collectively referred to as holding elements 110, and individually referred to as holding element 110, hereinafter) slidably coupled to the elongated member 102, and adapted to hold one or more objects, such as, but not limited to, book, copy, file, and newspaper.
[00047] In an embodiment, FIG. 1A illustrates a front view of the elongated member 102, and FIG. 1B illustrates a rear view of the elongated member 102. In an embodiment, as illustrated in FIGs. 1A and 1B, the elongated member 102 includes a first set of engaging means 104 (interchangeably referred to as first engaging means 104, or engaging means 104, hereinafter) to facilitate coupling of the elongated member 102 with the holding elements 110. In an exemplary embodiment, the elongated member 102 can include the engaging means 104-1 and 104-2.
[00048] In another embodiment, the elongated member 102 includes one or more holes 106-1, 106-2… 106-N (collectively referred to as holes 106, and individually referred to as holes 106, hereinafter), such that the rack 100 can be fixed at any or a combination of horizontal plane and vertical plane by fastening fasteners at at least one of the holes 106.
[00049] In an embodiment, FIG. 1C illustrates a side view of the holding element 110, and FIG. 1D illustrates an isometric view of the holding element 110. In an embodiment, as illustrated in FIGs. 1C and 1C, the holding element 110 includes a second set of engaging means 112 (interchangeably referred to as second engaging means 112, or engaging means 112, hereinafter) that can be configured at a first end of the holding element. In an embodiment, the second set of engaging means 112 can be adapted to be engaged with the first set of engaging means 104, such that the holding elements 110 can get removably coupled to the elongated member 102. In an exemplary embodiment, the holding elements 110 can include the engaging means 112-1 and 112-2.
[00050] In another exemplary embodiment, the first set of engaging means 104 can be a set of protrusions, and the second set of engaging means 112 can be a set of cavities, where the protrusions can be adapted to get engaged with the cavities, so that the holding elements 110 can get removably coupled to the elongated member 102.
[00051] In yet another exemplary embodiment, the first set of engaging means 104 can be a set of cavities, and the second set of engaging means 112 can be a set of protrusions, where the protrusions can be adapted to get engaged with the cavities, so that the holding elements 110 can get removably coupled to the elongated member 102.
[00052] In an embodiment, the holding element 110 includes a set of clamping means 114 at a second end of the holding element 110 that can be in a direction opposite to the first end, where the clamping means 114 can facilitate clamping of at least one of the objects. In an exemplary embodiment, the clamping means 114 can be tilted at a pre-defined angle to facilitate holding of the objects.
[00053] In an embodiment, the holding element 110 includes a first set of gripping means 116-1 (interchangeably referred to as set of gripping means 116-1, or gripping means 116-1, hereinafter) configured at a third end of the holding element 110, and a second set of gripping means 116-2 (interchangeably referred to as set of gripping means 116-2, or gripping means 116-2, hereinafter) configured at a fourth end the holding element 110, where at least two of the holding elements 110 can be removably coupled with each other by attaching the gripping means 116-1 to the gripping means 116-2.
[00054] In an exemplary embodiment, the first set of gripping means 116-1 can be a set of extending members and the second set of gripping means 116-2 can be a set of depressing members, where the set of extending members of a first holding element can be attached to the set of depressing members of a second holding element, thereby enabling coupling of said holding elements.
[00055] In an exemplary embodiment, the first set of gripping means 116-1 can be a set of depressing members and the second set of gripping means 116-2 can be a set of extending members, where the set of depressing members of the first holding element can be attached to the set of extending members of the second holding element, thereby enabling coupling of said holding elements.
[00056] In yet another exemplary embodiment, the holding elements 110 can be slidably coupled to the elongated member 102 through the engaging means 104 and 112 such that the holding elements 110 can be configured to slide along length of the elongated member 102.
[00057] In an embodiment, the rack assembly can be made from a material including any or a combination of iron, steel, aluminum, brass, copper, bronze, and the like.
[00058] FIG. 2 illustrates exemplary structural diagram of the slidable rack assembly 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00059] As illustrated in FIG.2, in an embodiment, the slidable rack assembly 100 can include holding elements 110-1, 110-2, 110-3… 110-(N-1), 110-(N-2), and110-N that are coupled with the elongated member 102. In an embodiment, the rack assembly 100 includes two arms, where a first arm among the two arms include the holding elements 110-1, 110-2, and 110-3, such that the holding element 110-2 can be coupled to the elongated member 102 by engaging the first set of engaging means 104 of the elongated member 102 with the second set of engaging means 112 of the holding element 110-2, and the holding elements 110-1 and 110-3 can be coupled to the holding element 110-2.
[00060] In an exemplary embodiment, the holding element 110-1 can be coupled to the holding element 110-2 by attaching the first set of gripping means 116-1 of the holding element 110-2 with the second set of gripping means 116-2 of the holding element 110-1, and the holding element 110-3 can be coupled to the holding element 110-2 by attaching the first set of gripping means 116-1 of the holding element 110-3 with the second set of gripping means 116-2 of the holding element 110-2.
[00061] In another embodiment, a second arm among the two arms of slidable rack assembly 100 can include the holding elements 110-(N-1), 110-(N-2), and 110-N, such that the holding element 110--(N-2) can be coupled to the elongated member 102 by engaging the first set of engaging means 104 of the elongated member 102 with the second set of engaging means 112 of the holding element 110-(N-2), and the holding elements 110-(N-1) and 110-N can be coupled to the holding element 110-(N-2).
[00062] In an exemplary embodiment, the holding element 110-(N-1) can be coupled to the holding element 110-(N-2) by attaching the first set of gripping means 116-1 of the holding element 110-(N-2) with the second set of gripping means 116-2 of the holding element 110-(N-1), and the holding element 110-N can be coupled to the holding element 110-(N-2) by attaching the first set of gripping means 116-1 of the holding element 110-N with the second set of gripping means 116-2 of the holding element 110-(N-2).
[00063] In an embodiment, size of the rack assembly 100 can be increased and decreased as per convenience by increasing and decreasing number of holding units 110 (racks 110) and changing arrangement of said holding units 110. Hence, the rack 100 can be easily assembled and disassembled, as and when required, thereby facilitating a compact design that does not require additional space for placement and can be easily portable. In an embodiment, the rack assembly 100 can be ergonomically designed and developed, and is easy to manufacture, especially in bulk, using formative manufacturing techniques. In an embodiment, the rack assembly 100 is cost-effective and readily available.
[00064] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refers to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C ….N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc.
[00065] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[00066] The proposed disclosure provides a rack assembly having a compact design that does not require additional space for placement and is portable.
[00067] The proposed disclosure provides a rack assembly that can be easily assembled and disassembled.
[00068] The proposed disclosure provides a rack assembly that is ergonomically designed and developed.
[00069] The proposed disclosure provides a rack assembly that is easy to manufacture, especially in bulk.
[00070] The proposed disclosure provides a rack assembly that is cost-effective and readily available
[00071] The proposed disclosure provides a rack assembly whose size and racks can be increased and decreased as per convenience.

Claims:1. A slidable rack assembly comprising:
an elongated member comprising a first set of engaging means;
one or more holding elements comprising a second set of engaging means configured at a first end, the second set of engaging means adapted to be engaged with the first set of engaging means, such that the one or more holding elements get removably coupled to the elongated member,
wherein the one or more holding elements are adapted to hold one or more objects.
2. The rack assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first set of engaging means are a set of protrusions, and the second set of engaging means are a set of cavities.
3. The rack assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first set of engaging means are a set of cavities, and the second set of engaging means are a set of protrusions.
4. The rack assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the one or more holding elements comprises a set of clamping means configured at a second end in a direction opposite to the first end, the clamping means facilitate clamping of at least one of the one or more objects.
5. The rack assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the one or more holding elements comprises a first set of gripping means at a third end and a second set of gripping means at a fourth end, where at least two of the one or more holding elements are removably coupled with each other by attaching the first set of gripping means to the second set of gripping means.
6. The rack assembly as claimed in claim 5, wherein the first set of gripping means are a set of extending members and the second set of gripping means are a set of depressing members.
7. The rack assembly as claimed in claim 5, wherein the first set of gripping means are a set of depressing members and the second set of gripping means are a set of extending members.
8. The rack assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more holding elements are slidably coupled to the elongated member, and configured to slide along length of the elongated member.
9. The rack assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the elongated member comprises one or more holes, wherein the rack assembly is fixed at any or a combination of horizontal plane and vertical plane by fastening fasteners at at least one of the one or more holes.
10. The rack assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rack assembly is made from a material including any or a combination of iron, steel, aluminum, brass, copper, and bronze, and wherein the one or more objects include any or a combination of book, copy, file, and newspaper.