US20090108156A1 - Plastic Pegboard Assembly - Google Patents
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A pegboard assembly is secured in a spaced relation against a wall. The pegboard assembly has a plurality of pegboard members, in which a first pegboard member is coupled to a second pegboard member by a connector. The pegboard member has a front side and a rear side, and has a plurality of holes defined therethrough. The rear side has an integral spacer element and is adapted to contact the wall such that the holes are adapted to be spaced from the wall.
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- This application is a continuation application of co-pending U.S. Ser. No. 11/455,952, which was filed on Jun. 20, 2006, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.
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- The invention relates to a plastic pegboard assembly comprising a plurality of pegboard members that are coupled by a connector and secured in a spaced relation from a wall.
- Display wall panels such as pegboards are commonly known in the art. Pegboard panels are frequently used to display or store items, tools, supplies or accessories along a wall without contacting the finished wall behind the pegboard. Pegboards are most commonly found in garages, work sheds or utility rooms, in which there may be less room for bulky storage containers. Wall storage is, therefore, a practical solution. Typically, pegboards are available in large sheets, having a pre-determined size and configuration, and must be mounted using additional mounting hardware that appropriately space the pegboard a certain distance from the wall. The pegboards are commonly made of wood including wood particle board. The large pegboard sheets can be cumbersome to handle and difficult to mount. Furthermore, the final mounting of a plurality of adjacent pegboards is often times not aesthetically pleasing to users.
- While such pegboards, according to the prior art, provide a number of advantageous features, they nevertheless have certain limitations. The present invention is provided to overcome certain of these limitations and other drawbacks of the prior art, and to provide new features not heretofore available. A full discussion of the features and advantages of the present invention is deferred to the following detailed description, which proceeds with reference to the accompanying drawings.
- The present invention provides for a pegboard assembly configured to couple a plurality of pegboard members and be secured in a spaced relation against a wall. In one preferred embodiment, a pegboard assembly is provided having a plurality of pegboard members, in which the first pegboard member is coupled to the second pegboard member by a connector. In one preferred embodiment, the pegboard members are plastic.
- According to a first aspect of the invention, a pegboard assembly is provided having a plurality of pegboard members. The pegboard member has a front side and a rear side, and has a plurality of holes defined therethrough. The rear side has a plurality of reinforcement ribs having an integral spacer element. The spacer element extends from the reinforcing rib, and is adapted to contact the wall such that the holes are adapted to be spaced from the wall.
- According to another aspect of the invention, a pegboard assembly is provided having a plurality of pegboard members. The plurality of pegboard members are operably connected by a connector. The pegboard members and connector have a cooperative structure to connect the pegboard members. In one preferred embodiment, the pegboard members have a generally T-shaped tongue that is received by a generally T-shaped groove in the connector.
- Other features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following specification taken in conjunction with the following drawings.
- To understand the present invention, it will now be described by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pegboard assembly according to the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pegboard assembly according to the present invention, showing pegboard members being connected by a connector and showing additional connection configurations; -
FIG. 3 is a partial perspective view of an edge of a pegboard member according to the present invention; -
FIG. 4 is a partial perspective view of a pegboard member and a connector according to the present invention; -
FIG. 5 is a partial perspective view of a first pegboard member, a second pegboard member, and a connector according to the present invention; -
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view ofFIG. 1 taken along lines 6-6 of the pegboard assembly ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 7 is a partial rear view of the pegboard member of the present invention; -
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along lines 8-8 of the pegboard member ofFIG. 1 ; and -
FIG. 9 is a partial schematic cross-sectional view of the pegboard assembly mounted to a wall and showing a hook mounted on the pegboard assembly. - While this invention is susceptible of embodiments in many different forms, there is shown in the drawings and will herein be described in detail preferred embodiments of the invention with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the broad aspect of the invention to the embodiments illustrated.
- Referring to the drawings,
FIG. 1 discloses a plastic pegboard assembly according to the present invention, generally designated by thereference numeral 10. As shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 , thepegboard assembly 10 generally has afirst pegboard member 12, asecond pegboard member 14, and aconnector 18.FIGS. 2 and 5 show afirst pegboard member 12 and asecond pegboard member 14 coupled with theconnector 18 that will be discussed in greater detail below. Thepegboard members pegboard assembly 10 is designed to be mounted on the wall in any number of desired configurations as shown inFIG. 2 such as in a horizontal position or in a vertical position. The number of pegboard members that are used will vary depending on the desired size of theentire pegboard assembly 10. Accordingly, as shown inFIG. 1 ,additional connectors 18 can be utilized to connect athird pegboard member 112 to thesecond pegboard member 14 and afourth pegboard member 114 can be connected to thethird pegboard member 112. Other combinations ofpegboard members 12 can also be utilized and this will be described in greater detail below. - As shown in
FIG. 1 , acooperative structure 20 is utilized between thepegboard members connector 18. Thecooperative structure 20 allows for thepegboard members connector 18 resulting in thepegboard assembly 10. Thecooperative structure 20 generally comprises a structural feature between thepegboard member 12 and theconnector 18 to allow for additional connections betweenpegboard members 12. Theconnector 18 operates as a part of thecooperative structure 20 between thefirst pegboard 12 and thesecond pegboard 14 for coupling thefirst pegboard 12 to thesecond pegboard 14. As discussed in greater detail below, a tongue and groove arrangement is one preferred embodiment of thecooperative structure 20 although other structures could be utilized. - The
particular pegboard members 12 shown inFIG. 1 are made of plastic although they could also be made from other materials including wood. Thus, in one preferred embodiment, thepegboard members 12 can be made from a plastic injection-molded process as is understood in the art. The structure of thefirst pegboard member 12 will be described with the understanding that the structure ofother pegboard members FIG. 1 shows thepegboard member 12 having a plurality ofholes 16 defined therethrough. The plurality ofholes 16 may be arranged at regular intervals or intermittently throughout thepegboard members 12. As shown inFIGS. 7 and 8 , thepegboard member 12 has afront side 58 and arear side 48 that are generally planar. Thefront side 58 has a generally smooth surface. Therear side 48 also has a generally smooth surface but has a plurality of reinforcingribs 52 extending from therear side 48. The reinforcingribs 52 will be discussed in greater detail below. In one preferred embodiment, thepegboard member 12 is generally rectangular although other shapes are readily possible. - As shown in
FIGS. 1-3 , thepegboard member 12 has a firstperipheral edge 38 and a secondperipheral edge 40. The secondperipheral edge 40 is generally transverse to the firstperipheral edge 38. The firstperipheral edge 38 is generally vertically-oriented inFIG. 3 and the secondperipheral edge 40 is generally horizontally-oriented inFIG. 3 . It is understood that thepegboard member 12 may generally have a pair of vertically-orientedperipheral edges 38 and a pair of horizontally-oriented peripheral edges 40. Theperipheral edge 38 has afirst tongue 42 extending therefrom. The secondperipheral edge 40 also has asecond tongue 44 extending therefrom. Thesecond tongue 44 extends generally transverse to thefirst tongue 42. In a preferred embodiment as shown inFIG. 3 , thetongues pegboard member 12. At this corner and shown inFIGS. 3 and 4 , a flaredridge 43 is formed at generally an interface between thefirst tongue 42 and thesecond tongue 44. The flaredridge 43 acts as a stop structure in cooperation with theconnector 18 as described in greater detail below. The As can be understood fromFIGS. 3-6 , thetongues peripheral edges pegboard member 12. In one preferred embodiment, thetongues tongue connector 18 as further described below. Thus, in a preferred embodiment, the firstplastic pegboard member 12 has generally T-shapedtongues peripheral edges pegboard member 12. Thetongues connector 18. - As shown in
FIG. 7 , therear side 48 of thefirst pegboard member 12 has a reinforcingrib 52 that operates to add further support to thepegboard member 12 by strengthening and stiffening thepegboard member 12. Thepegboard member 12 may also have a dependingflange 60 extending around a periphery of thepegboard member 12 that also may add rigidity and stiffness to thepegboard member 12. As further shown inFIG. 7 , the reinforcingrib 52 has a first reinforcingmember 64 and a second reinforcingmember 66. The first reinforcingmember 64 intersects the second reinforcingmember 66 at anintersection area 54. It is understood that the reinforcingrib 52 has a plurality of intersecting first reinforcingmembers 64 and second reinforcingmembers 66 that make up a grid like structure on therear side 48 of thepegboard member 12. As further shown inFIG. 7 , aspacer element 50 extends from theintersection area 54. Each of theintersecting areas 54 has aspacer element 50 extending therefrom as can be understood fromFIG. 7 . Thespacer element 50 extends from the reinforcingrib 52, and is integral with the reinforcingrib 52. In a preferred embodiment, thespacer element 50 has afirst spacer member 68 and asecond spacer member 70. Thefirst spacer member 68 intersects thesecond spacer member 70 thus forming a cross shape. As further shown inFIG. 7 , thefirst spacer member 68 extends from the first reinforcingmember 64, and thesecond spacer member 70 extends from the second reinforcingmember 66, generally at theintersection area 54. Thespacer members spacer element 52 define engaging surfaces to abut a wall and further having a generallycurved segment 71 that meets the reinforcingmembers spacer element 50 and the reinforcingrib 52 are integral with therear side 48 of thepegboard member 12 and formed in an injection molding process with theoverall pegboard member 12. - The
spacer element 50 operates to contact the wall W upon mounting thepegboard assembly 10, such that theholes 16 are spaced from the wall W as shown inFIG. 9 . Thespacer element 50 thus ensures that the plurality ofholes 16 are spaced a distance from the mounting wall when installed in order to accommodate hooks or other mounting accessories through theholes 16. Thus, as shown inFIG. 9 , thespacer element 50 is designed to provide a space S between therear side 48 of thepegboard 12 and the mounting wall W to allow any standard pegboard hooks or other accessories to fit into the plurality ofholes 16 of thepegboard member 12. -
FIGS. 1 , 2 and 4-6 show theconnector 18. Theconnector 18 generally defines a first groove and a second groove that in a preferred embodiment, are generally T-shaped grooves. As shown inFIG. 6 , theconnector 18 has abase 32, a first pair of opposingwalls 34 extending from the base 32 in one direction, and a pair ofshoulders 36 extending inwardly from the pair of the opposingwalls 34. Theconnector 18 also has a second pair of opposingwalls 34 extending in an opposite direction from thebase 32. A second pair ofshoulders 36 extend inwardly from the second pair of opposingwalls 34. Thebase 32, the pairs of opposingwalls 34, and the pairs ofshoulders 36 cooperatively define thefirst groove 24 and thesecond groove 28 of theconnector 18. In a preferred embodiment, thefirst groove 24 and thesecond groove 28 are generally T-shaped grooves. As shown inFIGS. 4-6 , it is understood that theconnector 18 thus defines the first T-shapedgroove 24 opposite the second T-shapedgroove 28. As explained in greater detail below, the T-shapedgrooves tongues pegboard member 12. Also, in one preferred embodiment, thegrooves connector 18 and are open at each end. In an alternative embodiment, one end of theconnector 18 can be closed, thus closing off thegrooves pegboard members - One aspect of the present invention allows a user to create the
pegboard assembly 10 according to a desired size or configuration. Thus, by utilizing thecooperative structure 20 between thepegboard member 12 and theconnector 18, a user can assemble thepegboard assembly 10 in a number of different configurations. - For example,
FIG. 1 shows apegboard assembly 10 having four pegboard members interconnected by threeconnectors 18. It is understood that thepegboard members 12 may be suitably mounted to a mounting surface such as a wall using a variety of known mounting hardware. For example, traditional screws, drywall anchors or other hardware can be used. Theholes 16 in thepegboard members pegboard members FIG. 9 , thespacer elements 50 assure that a space S is maintained between therear side 48 of thepegboard 12 and the wall W. Thesecond pegboard 14 is connected to thefirst pegboard member 12. As can be understood from FIGS. 1 and 4-6, thefirst tongue 42 of thefirst pegboard member 12 is received in thefirst groove 24 of theconnector 18 wherein theconnector 18 is operably connected to thefirst pegboard member 12. As shown inFIGS. 1 and 5 , thefirst tongue 42 of thesecond pegboard member 14 is then received in thesecond groove 28 of thefirst connector 18 wherein thesecond pegboard member 14 is operably connected or coupled to thefirst pegboard member 12. As shown inFIG. 6 , thebase 32, opposingwalls 34 andshoulders 38 cooperate to engage the T-shapedtongue pegboard members grooves connector 18 and thetongues FIG. 6 , thegrooves tongues connector 18 from sliding out of thepegboard members pegboard assembly 10. It is understood that the design provides sufficient friction to keep theconnector 18 andpegboard members connector 18 to be slid along thetongues pegboard members connector 18 from sliding out of thepegboard members ridge 43 or utilizing aconnector 18 having a closed end are not employed. However, in one embodiment, and as can be understood fromFIG. 4 , the flaredridge 43 helps in acting as a stop structure so that thepegboard members connector 18. As previously discussed, if theconnector 18 has one end closed, such configuration also acts as a stop structure to prevent thepegboard members connector 18. It is also understood that thefirst connector 18 may also be suitably mounted to the wall. Apegboard assembly 10 having a pair ofpegboard members first connector 18 is formed. - As previously discussed,
FIG. 1 shows apegboard assembly 10 utilizing four pegboard members. Thus, it is understood that thesecond pegboard member 14 has a second peripheral edge having a T-shapedtongue 42 extending therefrom. Asecond connector 120 is utilized generally identical to thefirst connector 18. Thus, the second T-shapedtongue 42 of thesecond pegboard member 14 is received in a first groove of thesecond connector 120. As further shown inFIG. 1 , athird pegboard member 112 having a first T-shapedtongue 42 is positioned such that its first T-shapedtongue 42 is received in the second groove of thesecond connector 120. Similarly, athird connector 122 is connected in identical fashion such that a second T-shaped tongue on thethird pegboard member 112 is received in a first groove of the third connector. Finally, afourth pegboard member 114 having a first T-shapedtongue 42 is received in the second groove of thethird connector 122. It is understood that the plurality of pegboard members and connectors are operably connected together and are suitably connected to the wall. Thecooperative structures 20 between the pegboard members and the connectors provide for a pegboard assembly having four pegboard members connected to one another in an enhanced configuration. It is understood that more or less pegboard members could be utilized in thepegboard assembly 10. - As previously discussed, the pegboard members have a
second tongue 44 that is generally transverse to thefirst tongue 42. In one embodiment, thesecond tongue 44 may be located on a horizontal bottom of thepegboard member 12. As shown inFIG. 2 , aconnector 130 could also be connected to this horizontally-orientedtongue 44 such that anotherpegboard member 132 may be connected to a bottom portion of thefirst pegboard member 12. Because the pegboard members havetongues pegboard members 12, multiple configurations for connecting the pegboard members together are possible as can be appreciated fromFIGS. 1 and 2 . It is further contemplated that theadditional pegboard member 132 shown inFIG. 2 could be connected such that its longer side dimension can be connected to thehorizontal connector 130.FIG. 9 also shows additional connection configurations using thesecond tongue 44. - In one embodiment, a user may mount the
first pegboard member 12 to a wall as discussed. The user then slides theconnector 18 onto thefirst pegboard member 12 wherein thetongue 42 slides in thegroove 24. Frictional engagement between thetongue 42 and thegroove 24 keeps theconnector 18 engaged with thepegboard member 12. A user can then connect thesecond pegboard member 14 to theconnector 18 as discussed. Additional pegboard members and connectors can also be connected as desired. - As discussed, a preferred form of the
cooperative structure 20 includes a T-shaped tongue and a T-shaped groove. It is understood that other cooperative connection structures could be utilized between pegboard members. In particular, other tongue and groove arrangements or other male/female structures can be utilized to connect the plastic pegboard members together. Further, the pegboard members may utilize structure having an interference fit between members. A connector utilizing an interference fit with a pegboard member may also be utilized. Finally, a connector can be provided wherein the cooperative structure is completely provided between the pegboard members. One pegboard member may have a first structure that cooperates directly with another structure on another pegboard member. For example, a first pegboard member may have a tongue that is received by a groove on a second pegboard member. In such configuration, the connector having cooperative structure is associated with the pegboard members by being integral with the pegboard members. Other cooperative structures are also contemplated. - Thus, it can be appreciated that the plastic pegboard member having an
integral spacer element 50 provides an enhanced mounting configuration against a wall. Theintegral spacer element 50 assures a space will be maintained between therear side 48 of thepegboard member 12 and the wall to allow for hooks to be readily inserted into theholes 16. The hooks will not abut the wall preventing proper insertion into theholes 16. Because thespacer element 50 is integral with thepegboard member 12, a separate spacer structure is not necessary, which is often cumbersome to properly connect. The integral configuration of the spacer element extending from the reinforcing rib also provides an enhanced, simple construction. Thecooperative structure 20 between thepegboard member 12 and theconnector 18 allowsmultiple pegboard members 12 to be easily connected to one another. This has not been possible with prior art pegboards made of wood or plastic. Thecooperative structure 20 allow a user to create apegboard assembly 10 having various configurations as desired. Thecooperative structure 20 further provides for an aesthetically pleasing mounting configuration. - While this invention is susceptible of embodiments in many different forms, there is shown in the drawings and will herein be described in detail preferred embodiments of the invention with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the broad aspect of the invention to the embodiments illustrated.
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1. A plastic pegboard assembly, comprising:
a first plastic pegboard member having a plurality of holes therethrough;
a second plastic pegboard member having a plurality of holes therethrough;
a connector associated with the pegboard members, wherein the pegboard members and the connector have a cooperative structure such that the first pegboard member is coupled to the second pegboard member, wherein the first pegboard member has a first tongue and the connector has a first groove, the first groove receiving the first tongue, wherein the first tongue is generally T-shaped and the first groove of the connector is substantially cooperatively dimensioned to receive the first tongue.
2. The plastic pegboard assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second pegboard member has a first tongue and the connector has a second groove, the second groove receiving the first tongue of the second pegboard member.
3. The plastic pegboard assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cooperative structure is integral with the pegboard members.
4. The plastic pegboard assembly of claim 1 , wherein the connector has a base, a pair of opposing walls extending from the base, and a pair of shoulders extending inwardly from the walls, wherein the base, walls, and shoulders cooperatively define the first groove.
5. The plastic pegboard assembly of claim 6 , wherein the first pegboard member has a peripheral edge, the first tongue of the first pegboard member extending from the peripheral edge.
6. The plastic pegboard assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first pegboard member having a first peripheral edge having the first tongue extending therefrom, the first pegboard member having a second peripheral edge having a second tongue, the first tongue extending substantially transverse to the second tongue.
7. The plastic pegboard assembly of claim 8 , further comprising a second connector receiving the second tongue, the second connector connected to a third pegboard member.
8. The plastic pegboard assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first pegboard member has a front side and a rear side, the rear side having a spacer element.
9. A plastic pegboard mounted on a wall, the plastic pegboard comprising:
a plastic pegboard member having a front side and a rear side, and having a plurality of holes defined therethrough, the rear side having a reinforcing rib, and a spacer element extending from the reinforcing rib and extending away from the front side, wherein the spacer element is adapted to contact the wall such that the holes are adapted to be spaced from the wall.
10. The plastic pegboard of claim 11 , wherein the reinforcing rib comprises a first reinforcing member intersecting a second reinforcing member.
11. The plastic pegboard of claim 12 , wherein the spacer element has a first spacer member intersecting a second spacer member, the first spacer member extending from the first reinforcing member and the second spacer member extending from the second reinforcing member.
12. The plastic pegboard of claim 13 , wherein the reinforcing rib and spacer element are integral with the pegboard member.
13. The plastic pegboard of claim 11 , wherein the reinforcing rib comprises a plurality of intersecting reinforcing members that define a plurality of intersection areas, the spacer element comprising a plurality of spacer elements, a respective spacer element extending from each intersection area.
14. The plastic pegboard of claim 15 , wherein the pegboard member has a peripheral edge, a tongue extending from the peripheral edge, the tongue adapted to cooperate with a connector wherein a plurality of pegboard members are connected together.
15. A plastic pegboard assembly connected to a wall, the plastic pegboard assembly comprising:
a first plastic pegboard member having a front side and a rear side, and a plurality of holes defined through the first plastic pegboard member, the first plastic pegboard member having a peripheral edge wherein a first generally T-shaped tongue extends from the peripheral edge of the first plastic pegboard member;
a second plastic pegboard member having a front side and a rear side, and a plurality of holes defined through the second plastic pegboard member, the second plastic pegboard member having a first peripheral edge wherein a first generally T-shaped tongue extends from the first peripheral edge of the second plastic pegboard member; and
a first connector defining a first generally T-shaped groove and further defining a second generally T-shaped groove,
wherein the first T-shaped tongue of the first plastic pegboard member is received in the first T-shaped groove of the first connector, and the first T-shaped tongue of the second plastic pegboard member is received in the second T-shaped groove wherein the first plastic pegboard member is connected to the second plastic pegboard member.
16. The plastic pegboard assembly of claim 17 wherein the second plastic pegboard member has a second peripheral edge having a second generally T-shaped tongue extending therefrom, and further comprising a second connector defining a first generally T-shaped groove and further defining a second generally T-shaped groove, wherein the second T-shaped tongue of the second plastic pegboard member is received in the first T-shaped groove of the second connector, and further comprising a third plastic pegboard member having a first peripheral edge having a first T-shaped tongue extending therefrom, the first T-shaped tongue of the third plastic pegboard member being received in the second T-shaped groove of the second connector, wherein the third plastic pegboard member is connected to the second plastic pegboard member.
17. The plastic pegboard assembly of claim 18 wherein the third plastic pegboard member has a second peripheral edge having a second generally T-shaped tongue extending therefrom, and further comprising a third connector defining a first generally T-shaped groove and further defining a second generally T-shaped groove, wherein the second T-shaped tongue of the third plastic pegboard member is received in the first T-shaped groove of the third connector, and further comprising a fourth plastic pegboard member having a peripheral edge having a T-shaped tongue extending therefrom, the T-shaped tongue of the fourth plastic pegboard member being received in the second T-shaped groove of the third connector wherein the fourth plastic pegboard member is connected to the third plastic pegboard member.
18. The plastic pegboard member of claim 17 wherein the first plastic pegboard member has a second peripheral edge extending generally transverse from the peripheral edge of the first plastic pegboard member, a second T-shaped tongue extending from the second peripheral edge of the first plastic pegboard member, and further comprising a second connector defining a first T-shaped groove and a second T-shaped groove, wherein the second T-shaped tongue of the first plastic pegboard member is received by the first T-shaped groove of the second connector, and further comprising a third plastic pegboard member having a peripheral edge having a generally T-shaped tongue extending therefrom, wherein the T-shaped tongue of the third plastic pegboard member is received by the second T-shaped groove of the second connector.
19. The plastic pegboard member of claim 11 wherein the plastic pegboard member has a first peripheral edge and a second peripheral edge, the first peripheral edge is generally transverse to the second peripheral edge, wherein the reinforcing rib and the spacer element are spaced from the first peripheral edge and the second peripheral edge.
20. The plastic pegboard member of claim 11 wherein the plastic pegboard member has a first peripheral edge and a second peripheral edge, the first peripheral edge is generally transverse to the second peripheral edge, wherein the reinforcing rib and the spacer element are spaced from the first peripheral edge and the second peripheral edge, wherein the reinforcing rib comprises a first reinforcing member intersecting a second reinforcing member, wherein the spacer element has a first spacer member intersecting a second spacer member, the first spacer member extending from the first reinforcing member and the second spacer member extending from the second reinforcing member.
21. A plastic pegboard assembly, comprising:
a first plastic pegboard member having a plurality of holes therethrough;
a second plastic pegboard member having a plurality of holes therethrough;
a connector associated with the pegboard members, wherein the pegboard members and the connector have a cooperative structure such that the first pegboard member is coupled to the second pegboard member, where the first pegboard member having a first peripheral edge having a tongue and a second peripheral edge having a second tongue, the first tongue extending substantially transverse to the second tongue.
22. The plastic pegboard assembly of claim 23 , further comprising a second connector receiving the second tongue, the second connector connected to a third pegboard member.
23. A plastic pegboard comprising:
a member having a plurality of holes therethrough, the member having a first peripheral edge and a second peripheral edge, wherein the second peripheral edge is generally parallel to the first peripheral edge, wherein the member has a first tongue at the first peripheral edge and a second tongue at the second peripheral edge, wherein the first tongue is identical in shape to the second tongue.
24. The plastic pegboard of claim 23 , further comprising a first connector connected to the first tongue, the first connector connected to a second pegboard member.
25. The plastic pegboard of claim 24 , further comprising a second connector connected to the second tongue, the second connector connected to a third pegboard.
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