A pivot block for a foldable shelving unit is disclosed. The pivot block includes a body having a first end, a second end, a top edge, a bottom edge, and a cutout portion positioned between the top edge and the bottom edge. The pivot block further includes a first securing portion located at the fir
A pivot block for a foldable shelving unit is disclosed. The pivot block includes a body having a first end, a second end, a top edge, a bottom edge, and a cutout portion positioned between the top edge and the bottom edge. The pivot block further includes a first securing portion located at the first end, the first securing portion configured to be secured to a spring, and a second securing portion located at the second end, the second securing portion configured to be secured to a portion of the foldable shelving unit. The pivot block also includes a pivot point located within the cutout portion. The pivot block is configured to assist a shelf of the foldable shelving unit to pivot at the pivot point between a first position and a second position.
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1. A pivot block for a foldable shelving unit comprising: a body having a first end, a second end, a top edge, a bottom edge, and a cutout portion positioned between the top edge and the bottom edge and between the first end and the second end;a first securing portion located at the first end, the f
1. A pivot block for a foldable shelving unit comprising: a body having a first end, a second end, a top edge, a bottom edge, and a cutout portion positioned between the top edge and the bottom edge and between the first end and the second end;a first securing portion located at the first end, the first securing portion configured to be secured to a spring;a second securing portion located at the second end, the second securing portion configured to be secured to a portion of the foldable shelving unit; anda pivot point located within the cutout portion;wherein the pivot block is configured to assist a shelf of the foldable shelving unit to pivot at the pivot point between a first position and a second position. 2. The pivot block of claim 1 further comprising a first face and a second face opposite the first face, wherein the second face is a mirror image of the first face. 3. The pivot block of claim 1 wherein the first securing portion includes a first aperture. 4. The pivot block of claim 1 wherein the second securing portion comprises an upwardly extending wall having two spaced apart projections extending therefrom. 5. The pivot block of claim 4 wherein each projection is configured to be secured on a vertical support member of the foldable shelving unit. 6. The pivot block of claim 5 wherein the top edge is configured to transfer the weight of the shelf to the vertical support member in the second position. 7. The pivot block of claim 1 wherein the pivot block is constructed as an integral piece. 8. The pivot block of claim 1 wherein the pivot block is made of aluminum. 9. The pivot block of claim 1 wherein the pivot block is constructed using an aluminum die cast process. 10. The pivot block of claim 1 wherein the spring comprises a gas spring. 11. A pivot block for a foldable shelving unit comprising: a body having a first end, a second end, a top edge, a bottom edge, and a cutout portion positioned between the top edge and the bottom edge and between the first end and the second end;a first securing portion located at the first end, the first securing portion comprising a first aperture configured to be secured to a spring;a second securing portion located at the second end, the second securing portion being generally U-shaped and including two spaced apart outwardly extending projections connected by an upwardly extending wall, each of the outwardly extending projections including a plurality of apertures configured to be secured to a portion of the foldable shelving unit; anda pivot point located within the cutout portion; andwherein the pivot block is configured to assist a shelf of the foldable shelving unit to pivot at the pivot point between a first position and a second position. 12. The pivot block of claim 11 further comprising a first face and a second face opposite the first face, wherein the second face is a mirror image of the first face. 13. The pivot block of claim 11 wherein each projection is configured to be secured on a vertical support member of the foldable shelving unit, and wherein the top edge is configured to transfer the weight of the shelf to the vertical support member in the second position. 14. The pivot block of claim 11 wherein the pivot block is constructed using an aluminum die cast process. 15. A foldable shelving unit comprising: a shelf having a first end, a second end, a top surface, and a bottom surface, the shelf configured to be secured to a support beam by a pivot block;wherein the pivot block comprises: a body having a first end, a second end, a top edge, a bottom edge, and a cutout portion positioned between the top edge and the bottom edge;a first securing portion located at the first end, the first securing portion configured to be secured to a spring;a second securing portion located at the second end, the second securing portion configured to be secured to the support beam; anda pivot point located within the cutout portion;a support member secured to the bottom surface of the shelf;a hinge secured to the bottom surface of the shelf and to the pivot point of the pivot block;wherein the pivot block is configured to assist the shelf of the foldable shelving system to pivot at the pivot point between a first position and a second position. 16. The foldable shelving unit of claim 15 further comprising a bracket comprising a first end secured to the support member and a second end secured to the spring. 17. The foldable shelving unit of claim 15 further comprising a cross beam secured to the bottom surface of the shelf. 18. The foldable shelving unit of claim 15 wherein the shelf comprises a notch, the notch being configured to accommodate the support beam when the shelf is in the first and second positions. 19. The foldable shelving unit of claim 15 wherein the support beam is mounted to an interior wall of a vehicle. 20. The foldable shelving unit of claim 19 comprising a plurality of support beams mounted to one or more interior walls of a vehicle, each support beam having a foldable shelving unit secured thereto.
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