Abstract: A rack includes: a casing; M (an integer not less than three) pairs of supports that are provided inside the casing so as to extend in a depth direction and arrayed at regular intervals in a predetermined direction (a height direction or a left-right direction); and a lock mechanism. The rack can house all returnable containers of one or more prespecified sizes along the respective pairs of supports. The lock mechanism includes N (an integer not less than two and meeting N<M?2N?1) shafts that are movable in the predetermined direction. Branches are provided on the shafts such that a combination of engagement and disengagement between the branches and holes provided in protrusions of the returnable container is different in each of the returnable containers housed on the respective M pairs of supports.

Abstract: A material loading device includes a loading frame and at least one first locking mechanism. The loading frame defines a receiving cavity and at least one opening communicating with the receiving cavity. Opposing inner walls of the loading frame define a plurality of first slots. The at least one first locking mechanism is disposed at the at least one opening. The at least one first locking mechanism includes a first locking portion extending downwards. The first locking portion includes a plurality of second slots and a plurality of blocks adjacent to the plurality of second slots. The first locking portion can drop by gravity, driving the plurality of blocks to move to and lock the plurality of first slots. The first locking portion can also be lifted, to drive the plurality of second slots to move to and unlock the plurality of first slots.

Abstract: A feeding device includes a material rack configured to support a carrier board, a ratchet mechanism disposed outside the material rack, a locking mechanism disposed outside the material rack, and a triggering mechanism. The locking mechanism can engage with the ratchet mechanism. The triggering mechanism an drive the ratchet mechanism to move back and forth in a first direction, thereby controlling the locking mechanism to move back and forth in a second direction different from the first direction, so that the material rack alternates between a locked state and an unlocked state.

Abstract: A fan device configured to be assembled to chassis having engagement slot and including casing, fan, clip, handle, and trigger. Casing includes bottom plate, front plate and top plate. Top plate at least partially covers bottom plate and has through hole. Opposite sides of front plate are respectively connected to bottom plate and front plate. Fan is disposed on casing. Clip includes elastic part, engagement part and pressed part. Elastic part has fixed side and movable side that are opposite. Fixed side is disposed on top plate. Movable side is located closer to top plate than fixed side. Engagement part is connected to movable side. Engagement part is disposed through the through hole to be engaged with engagement slot. Pressed part is connected to movable side. Handle is disposed on front plate. Trigger is movably disposed on handle.

Abstract: An interlocking slide rail set combined with a front cabinet lock includes the cabinet lock and plural interlocking slide rails. The cabinet lock is installed to a cabinet having plural drawers, and a rear end of the cabinet lock is connected to a driving portion. Each interlocking slide rail has an inner rail, a middle rail, an outer rail, plural slide assisting elements, a stopper, a pair of interlocking sliders and an interlocking rod, and the stopper is installed at a front end of the outer rail, and the two interlocking sliders are installed to the outer rails respectively, and two adjacent interlocking slide rail mechanisms are connected by the interlocking rod. During operation of using the cabinet lock or pulling any drawers, the interlocking sliders and the interlocking rods are linked to achieve an interlocking effect, thus simplifying or reducing components, facilitating installation, and lowering manufacturing costs.

Abstract: A material rack includes a frame, at least one tray and at least one stopper. Each tray is movably received in the frame in a first direction. Each stopper is movably received in the frame in a second direction, and comprises at least one stopping portion. An edge of each tray is recessed toward the stopper to form at least one stopping groove. Each stopping portion is detachably received in one of the at least one stopping groove. The first direction is different from the second direction.

Abstract: Transport frame and method; the transport frame having a longitudinal, lateral and upright extent, and being configured for receiving a tip or root portion of a longitudinally extending wind turbine blade, said frame being stackable with similar frames, said frame comprising four upright frame struts which together define a generally cuboid internal space having a longitudinal extent between two pairs of said upright struts; said frame having, within said generally cuboid internal space, a tip or root saddle assembly comprising a saddle with a support surface shaped to receive a respective blade root or tip; said frame furthermore having four top shoulders and four feet, said feet of said frame being conformed to be stackable on corresponding said shoulders of another frame; and wherein said frame, proximate one or more said top or bottom corner thereof, comprises a retractable arm arrangement; wherein said frame further comprises, proximate at least one said top or bottom corner thereof, a claw arrangement;

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus integrated with cooling components. The apparatus comprises heat generating components and cooling components for delivering a cooling airflow to the heat generating components. The cooling components are arranged along one side of the apparatus and upstream of the heat generating components along a direction of the airflow generated by the cooling components. The cooling components are rotatable towards an outside of the apparatus to expose the heat generating components. The apparatus integrated with cooling components of the present disclosure can effectively improve the maintenance efficiency of the cooling components and other important components.

Abstract: A locking device for a slide rail includes a slide rail, a locking mechanism, and a driving mechanism. The slide rail has an outer rail and an inner rail, the inner rail being capable of moving to a retracted position and an extended position relative to the outer rail along opposite directions. The locking mechanism includes a slide member, a fastening member, and a stopping part formed on the slide member, the slide member being capable of moving to a fastening position and a released position along opposite directions. The driving mechanism includes a traction mechanism and a pull cord connecting the traction mechanism and the slide member. When the locking mechanism is in a locked state, the fastening member is obstructed by the stopping part, and when the locking mechanism is in an unlocked state, the stopping part does not obstruct the fastening member.

Abstract: A furniture assembly is disclosed that includes an article of furniture, two or more implements and an implement interlock system. The article of furniture includes at least one panel defining an implement-receiving cavity. The two or more implements are slidably-disposed within the implement-receiving cavity of the article of furniture. The implement interlock system includes: two or more cable guides attached to the at least one panel; a cable engagement device attached to each implement of the two or more implements; and a cable tensioning device, including a cable, attached to the at least one panel. A portion of a length of the cable extends through the two or more cable guides and is selectively-hooked by the cable engagement device attached to each implement of the two or more implements. An implement interlock system and a cable guide also are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for assembling a fan unit into an electronic device and removing therefrom. The electronic device has a first connector. The fan unit includes a fixture, a fan, a second connector and a handle. The fan is assembled into the fixture and electrically connected to the second connector. The handle is pivotally connected to the fixture and operable to be pivotally moved between a first position and a second position of the fixture. When the handle is operated to move to the first position, the fixture is pushed to approach to the first connector, so as to so as make the second connector connect to the first connector in mechanical and electrical. When the handle is operated to move to the second position, the fixture is pulled out by the handle, so as to make the second connector disconnected to the first connector.

Abstract: A cabinet includes drawers each having a rear latch; and a key driven internal locking device including a rod including a front key hole and a rear bent member; a longitudinal member secured to an inner surface of a rear end of the cabinet and including a longitudinal groove; a sliding member slidably disposed in the longitudinal groove and including rectangular openings on a front surface, a protrusion on a top of the sliding member, and an upper driven member secured to the front surface of the sliding member and having a through hole with the bent member passing through; fastening plates each secured to two sides of the longitudinal member wherein the uppermost fastening plate has a pivot hole with the rear end of the rod passing through into the longitudinal member; and a concave member in an upper portion of the longitudinal member.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes first and second rails, a stop, a first engaging member, and a first releasing member. The second rail can be displaced between a retracted position and an extended position with respect to the first rail. The stop is located at the first rail. The first engaging member, movably connected to the second rail, is at an engaged position with respect to the stop when the second rail is at the retracted position with respect to the first rail. The first releasing member is configured to operatively drive the first engaging member away from the engaged position so that the second rail can be displaced from the retracted position toward the extended position with respect to the first rail.

Abstract: An arrangement includes two locking devices which are arranged on either side of a movable furniture part for locking the movable furniture part with respect to a furniture body in a locking position. Each locking device has a blocking device which prevents the locking position from being reached in a blocking position. Each locking device has a releasing device by means of which the blocking position of the blocking device associated with the other locking device can be cancelled.

Abstract: A fan assembly for an electronics module is presented, the fan assembly includes a fan housing at least partially enclosing a fan, a first bracket assembly at a first end of the fan housing, the first bracket having a handle and a latching element, and a second bracket disposed on a second end of the fan housing. The handle is movable between an unlatched position for manual grasping of the handle and a latched position for allowing an air flow through the fan assembly.

Abstract: A profile rail (1) is provided for forming a locker system (2) having a plurality of lockers (21, . . . , 26). The profile rail (1) is formed to integrate a locking mechanism (31) of one of the lockers (21) within the profile rail (1). The profile rail (1) comprises a lamella device (11) to cover the integrated locking mechanism (31; 32). The lamella device (11) is arranged to be displaceable in the direction of the longitudinal extension (L) of the profile rail (1). The lamella device (11) can be retained at a retaining site (12) of the profile rail (1) against longitudinal displacement.

Abstract: A rack control module including a pair of mounting braces for mounting the RCM on a handle of a power supply unit (PSU). The PSU may be mounted on a server rack. The RCM also includes a latch disposed in proximity to the pair of mounting brace. Upon mounting the RCM on the handle of the PSU, the latch locks the RCM in an engaged position with the handle of the PSU.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide medication dispensing carts and methods. The medication dispensing carts may include a base having wheels that allow the carts to be transported within a facility, a computing device configured to receive input from a user, a display device communicatively coupled with the computing device for displaying information to the user, a post that couples the display device with the base, and a plurality of cassettes that have one or more bins within which medical supplies are stored. The plurality of cassettes may be coupled with the post and the post may include a plurality of communication ports that communicatively couple one or more of the cassettes with the computing device to perform or provide various functions.

Abstract: A fan module, applied to a server including a first joint portion, includes a fan body, a first metal casing, a second metal casing and a plastic handle. The fan body includes an outlet surface, an inlet surface opposite to the outer surface, a first lateral surface and a second lateral surface. The first and second lateral surfaces are located between the outlet surface and the inlet surface. The first metal casing includes an air-through wall located on the outlet surface or the inlet surface, a first lateral wall connected to the air-through wall and mounted on the first lateral surface, and a metal handle connected to the first lateral wall. The second metal casing includes a second lateral wall mounted on the second lateral surface. The plastic handle, mounted on the second lateral wall, includes a second joint portion, for being engaged with the first joint portion.

Abstract: A closure device for a drawer cabinet, comprising a linear guide (2), activating pins (7) attachable to respective drawers (102), a plurality of cam elements (6) slidably coupled to the guide (2) and stacked along the guide (2), each of said cam elements (6) to receive a translation movement along the guide (2) following a movement of the activating pins (7), a plurality of spacing elements (10) cooperating with the cam elements (6) and each of the spacing elements being movable between an operating position, in which it is arranged between two respective cam elements (6) keeping the two cam elements (6) spaced apart from each other, and an inoperative position, wherein there is movement away from a zone of mutual contact between the two respective cam elements (6) to allow a movement towards each other between the two respective cam elements (6).

Abstract: A mounting system (10) for attaching a box (14) in a compartment (12) of an aircraft galley comprises a first guide device set up for engaging with a complementary second guide device designed on the box (14) when the box (14) is inserted into the compartment (12) of the aircraft galley, and further set up for securing the box (14) against movement in the compartment (12) of the aircraft galley in a direction (P) perpendicular to a longitudinal axis (L) of the compartment (12) of the aircraft galley when the device is engaged with the complementary second guide device designed on the box (14). The mounting system (10) further comprises a locking mechanism set up for securing the box (14) against movement in the compartment (12) of the aircraft galley in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis (L) of the compartment (12) of the aircraft galley.

Abstract: A closure system for drawer cabinets, comprising locking means (2) with stacked cams (4) and that can be configured in at least a releasing position, in which it enables the opening of a drawer (102), and a locking position, in which it prevents the opening of the drawers (102); activation means (9) that can be activated by means of the command of an operator and that is active on said locking means (2) for moving the locking means (2) between said locking (closed) and releasing (open) positions; and enabling means (15) designed for enabling and disabling movement of the locking means (2) between the locking and releasing positions. The activation means (9) is configured in such a manner as to bring itself automatically from the open position to the closed position within a pre-established interval of time, following release of a command for opening the activation means (9) by the operator.

Abstract: A display device comprising a display panel and a display cover plate positioned between the display panel and an observer. The display cover plate is housed within a protective frame (edge bracket) that protects edges of the display cover plate from damage. The edge bracket supports the edge portions of the display cover plate that are most likely to have flaws resulting from such operations as cutting and grinding, and minimizes flexing of the display cover plate, particularly at an edge, which could result in the formation of cracks at the flaw site and propagation of those cracks.

Abstract: An information handling system display having a first part that includes a display screen and rendering electronics fastened onto a second part to seal the rendering electronics within the display. The first part is bonded onto the second part via an adhesive that forms a bond between the two parts. A shearing mechanism is also disposed within the display with at least one externally exposed end. A pulling force is applied to the at least one externally exposed end in order to cut through the bond when there is a need to separate the two parts from each other.

Abstract: A pull-out blocking device for furniture parts that can be pushed into or pulled out of a basic furniture structure, the pull-out blocking device having a guide rail and a sequence of support elements mounted on the guide rail displaceable in the longitudinal direction, and at least one intermediate element arranged between two of the support elements. Each support element has an upper supporting surface for abutment against a support element arranged adjacently above, a lower supporting surface for abutment against a support element arranged adjacently below and a further supporting surface for abutment against the support element arranged adjacently above or below. Each support element is pivotably arranged on the guide element for movement between the blocking and releasing positions, and all the supporting surfaces are arranged outside the guide element. The intermediate element's longitudinal extent is a multiple of a longitudinal extent of one of the support elements.

Abstract: A closure device for a drawer cabinet, comprising a linear guide (2), activating pins (7) attachable to respective drawers (102), a plurality of cam elements (6) slidably coupled to the guide (2) and stacked along the guide (2), each of said cam elements (6) to receive a translation movement along the guide (2) following a movement of the activating pins (7), a plurality of spacing elements (10) cooperating with the cam elements (6) and each of the spacing elements being movable between an operating position, in which it is arranged between two respective cam elements (6) keeping the two cam elements (6) spaced apart from each other, and an inoperative position, wherein there is movement away from a zone of mutual contact between the two respective cam elements (6) to allow a movement towards each other between the two respective cam elements (6).

Abstract: A pull-out blocking device for furniture parts that can be pushed into or pulled out of a basic furniture structure, the pull-out blocking device having at least one guide rail and a sequence of support elements mounted on the guide rail displaceable in the longitudinal direction thereof, each support element having an upper supporting surface for abutment against a support element arranged adjacently above, a lower supporting surface for abutment against a support element arranged adjacently below and at least one further supporting surface for abutment against the support element arranged adjacently above or below. Each support element is formed as a body that connects the upper, lower, and further supporting surfaces together in an inherently rigid manner, and each support element is pivotably arranged on the guide element for movement between the blocking and releasing positions, and all the supporting surfaces are arranged outside the guide element.

Abstract: According to an example, a guide bracket and an electronic device adopting the guide bracket are provided. A free end of a resilient sheet installed in a wall of the guide bracket is to be held by a snap-fit part set in a chassis beyond the external surface of the wall where the resilient sheet is located to implement position limiting of the guide bracket in the forward-backward direction. The free end of the resilient sheet is to retreat inwards with the bending of the resilient sheet towards the interior of the wall where the resilient sheet is located to avoid the snap-fit part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tilt prevention assembly for a series of drawers in a tool cabinet, comprising a frame which, when in use, is connected to the tool cabinet, as well as a securing member pivotably mounted to the frame, which securing member is pivotable between a securing position in which the securing member forms an obstruction for the movement of the closed drawers, and between a releasing position in which a drawer is moveable at least to an extended position. The tilt prevention assembly also comprises an actuator member that is arranged for pivoting the securing member under the influence of the movement of the drawers to the securing position or the releasing position.

Abstract: Anti-overturn locking system for furniture drawers, with electronic blocking module, where: the locking system consists of: strip (7), support (6), mobile blocking device (9) and punch (5) which moves linearly guided on a cover (8) on being operated by the blocking module or by an associated punch spring (10); the mobile blocking device (9) may or may not move on the strip (7) according to the position of the punch (5); and the electronic blocking module consists of: tab (2) that can move linearly on casing (1) by the action of a motor (3) that transfers the movement to a cam (4) the shaft of which (4a) continuously supports it due to the force exerted by a tab spring (11); and electronic plate (12) equipped with a first sensor (12a) and a second sensor (12b) on which an arm (2a) of the tab (2) is positioned.

Abstract: A lock device for two-way travel drawers of a support body, including in combination pegs each on one side of the drawer; a plurality of two slides each on either side of the drawer; and a lock assembly longitudinally mounted on one side of the support body and including a groove member, a sliding member, a biasing member, a lock, and snapping members. The groove member includes front and rear flanges, and an upward bend on an upper portion. The sliding member is slidably disposed in the groove member and includes longitudinal sets of two flush openings, and an upper hook. The biasing member interconnects the bend and the hook. The lock is on an upper portion of the support body for stopping the sliding member. The snapping member includes a central bottom trough and two inclined surfaces each extending from the trough to either end latch.

Abstract: An anti-tip lock assembly for a storage compartment includes a pair of geared actuators mounted on a base abutting against a follower. The follower and the base are configured to travel a limited distance along a vertical track installed in a storage unit. When the compartment is closed, the actuators are aligned with the track. When the compartment is opened, the actuators are moved out of alignment to block access to the moving components of the assembly. When the anti-tip lock assembly is operational, the array of like anti-tip assemblies in the track allow displacement of only one pair of actuators to occupy the limited distance at one time. A security bar array interacts with the actuators and other assemblies in the storage unit, to prevent simultaneous opening of two or more compartments. The security bar is provided with the track to lock and unlock the assembly.

Abstract: A safety lock system for cabinet drawers that provides a lock mechanism that in a locked position prevents any drawer from opening and in an unlocked position allows only one drawer to be opened at any one time. The system includes a slide wedge-ended member attached to each drawer, an inner cabinet wall and a support member both of which include vertically aligned T-shaped slots for receiving interlock pieces. Each interlock piece includes an upper protrusion and a lower protrusion and a spacer bar connecting the two protrusions.

Abstract: An inventory control system comprising a dispensing module; a horizontal blocking bar proximate the front portion of the dispensing module; a dispensing module sliding base comprising having a roll pin affixed thereto, and a right side wall having a roll pin affixed thereto; a left rocker arm and a right rocker arm each having a slot; and wherein the roll pin of the left side wall passes through the slot of the left rocker arm and the roll pin of the right side wall passes through the slot of the right rocker arm.

Abstract: The invention relates to an actuation device for pull-outs, shelf boards, flaps, or other such elements to be opened, particularly front elements of particularly kitchen and office furniture, kitchen appliances and flush-mounted appliances, product dispensing devices, and the like, having components comprising a corpus, wherein the element to be opened can be transferred into an open position relative to the corpus 2 by way of a drive unit 5, the drive unit 5 can be activated by way of control means, and the control means comprise a front body sound sensor 6 that is associated with the front element 3.

Abstract: A panel includes a front panel, a door, and a linking-up member. An opening is defined on the front panel to access an optical drive. The door is for covering and uncovering the opening. The linking-up member is slidably received in a first passage of the front panel and pivotally engaged with the door. A first resilient member is restricted between a rear side of the front plate and the linking-up member, wherein the first resilient member pulls the linking-up member inward. A second resilient member is positioned between the door and the linking-up member to pull the door inward to cover the opening. The door is pushed outward to uncover the opening when a tray of the optical drive is ejected.

Abstract: An interlocking device for a drawer slide is provided with an outer board, a fixed seat, two linkage members, a middle board, a restricting member and an inner board. When one of the drawers in a cabinet is pulled toward the first end of the outer board, the inner board will be moved together with the drawer and push the restricting member, the middle board and the actuating block, then the two linkage members are pushed to move in an opposite direction to the Y direction, the two connecting rod are caused to push the linkage members of other interlocking devices, so that the inclined surface of the guiding portion of one of the linkage members of other interlocking devices will be received in the receiving space and abutted against the inclined guiding surface of the actuating block of the middle board to prevent other drawers from being pulled out.

Abstract: An interlock device includes an outer rail, an inner rail, an intermediate rail, a base, a driving member, a stop and a locking member. The base is connected to one end of the outer rail and includes a top room and a bottom room. The driving member is movable and includes a driving portion, an engaging portion and a co-moving portion. The driving portion is located in the top room and partially exposed from the top room. The engaging portion is located in the bottom room. The stop is connected to the inner rail or the intermediate rail. The locking member is connected to the co-moving portion. When the inner rail and the intermediate rail are pulled out, the driving portion is pushed by the intermediate rail and retracted into the top room. The co-moving portion is moved to shift the locking member, and the engaging portion extends from the bottom room of the base.

Abstract: Locking system for furniture drawers, including a rivet attached to the drawer which operates a locking device, all these locking devices are correlated through a base-plate fitted to the piece of furniture. The drawers have a height (H) such that this is a multiple of a predetermined dimension (d1). Each locking device includes a rocker, for actuation by the rivet, incorporated in a one-piece element bearing a surface cam for the rivet and a T-shaped back projection for sliding thereof in the base-plate. The height (m) of the one-piece element is such that the predetermined quantity (d1) is a multiple of said height (m); in such a way that the one-piece elements of the system interlock. The rivet is positioned at a distance (Z) from the side that is a multiple of the height (m) of the one-piece element.

Abstract: A front-mount type interlocking sliding rail assembly includes a sliding rail assembly formed of an outer rail, an intermediate rail and an inner rail, a bracket affixed to the outer rail, a swivel member pivoted to the bracket and having two opposite protruding blocks and an actuating block, first limiter and second limiter disposed at two opposite sides and movable by the swivel member, a switching block affixed to the inner rail and having two opposing wings respectively suspending in between a base portion and two stop flanges of the bracket, and a push member located on one wing and adapted for pushing the actuating block to bias the swivel member.

Abstract: An anti-tip linkage mechanism for vertical file cabinets of the type having drawers and/or pivotal front panels includes molded polymeric cam follower housings that snap-fit onto each of the slide channels for the drawers or panels and non-circular connecting rods attached to cam actuators that enable interaction of the anti-tip mechanisms incorporated with each slide channel. Lock actuated auxiliary cam mechanisms and panel locking assemblies controllable by a single cabinet lock are connected with a cabinet lock by linkage bars or cables.

Abstract: An interlocking device for a slide rail is connected with other interlocking devices through a cable. The interlocking device has a sliding block and a rotary disc disposed on a fixed base. The rotary disc is disposed thereon with a stop block. The sliding block and the stop block are connected with the rotary disc respectively by second springs to link each other. The stop block is connected with a pulley of a slide rail. The sliding block is connected with the cable so that when the slide rail slides outward, the slide rail drives the stop block, the rotary disc, and the sliding block to move synchronously. After the pulley is separated from the stop block, the cable is drawn tightly by the sliding block to lock the other interlocking devices.

Abstract: Each strip (1) has on each of the ends of its moveable billet (P), mobile blockers (2), (4) each equipped with shafts (2?), (4?) facing each other to abutment in the modular stacking of the contiguous files and on each of its own ends, fixed blockers (3), (5) crossed through by the corresponding shaft (2?), (4?) of the corresponding mobile blocker (2), (4), so that there is always mechanical continuity between shafts (2?), (4?) of two contiguous strips (1) the shafts of which (2?), (4?) meet alignedly to abutment, one being supported upon the other in continuity with the billets (P).

Abstract: A support system includes a frame member and a cover magnetically coupled to one another proximate an edge of the cover and in an aligned state. The cover is rotatable with respect to the frame member without any structural coupling therebetween while the frame member and cover remain substantially in the aligned state. A method of supporting a cover with respect to a frame includes magnetically attracting the cover and frame to each other proximate an edge of the cover.

Abstract: The drawer assembly comprises a cabinet defining an internal space. A shelf is supported in the cabinet. The shelf supports a latch that is movable between a first position and a second position. A drawer is supported on the shelf where the drawer has a latch receiving structure formed thereon. The latch receiving structure includes a first surface engageable with the latch when the latch is in the first position and a second surface also engageable with the latch when the latch is in the first position such that the drawer can be locked relative to the cabinet in one of two positions. In one embodiment the drawer is supported on a mobile medical cart. The cart may also include a computer such as a PC, wireless communications systems to communicate with a wider network system, a system controller and/or other systems.

Abstract: An anti-tip system for a piece of furniture having adjacent drawers, including a center panel having an aperture extending therethrough, a left drawer, and a right drawer, wherein the drawers each have a control member attached thereto. The invention includes a shuttle pin extending through the aperture, wherein the shuttle pin has a left end extending from the left side of the center panel and a right end extending from the right side of the center panel. The invention also includes a left wedge and a right wedge associated, whereby the wedge associated with one drawer is adapted, when the drawer is opened, to move the shuttle pin within the aperture and into the path of the control member of the adjacent drawer, thereby blocking the travel of the adjacent drawer. The invention is also directed to a method of utilizing such an arrangement.

Abstract: An interlocking mechanism is provided for sliding rails mounted to a cabinet. Each sliding rail comprises an outer rail and an inner rail slidably attached to the outer rail. The interlocking mechanism includes a plurality of interlocking members each of which includes a driving portion and a retaining opening. The interlocking members are respectively attached to the sliding rails. A rod is resiliently and slidably attached to the cabinet. The rod includes a plurality of protrusions and a plurality of corresponding resilient members slantingly attached adjacent to one of the protrusions, corresponding to each interlocking member. The retaining opening comprises a guiding part and a retaining part. If one of the interlocking members moves, the resilient members corresponding to the other interlocking members can move to the corresponding retaining opening retaining parts to lock these interlocking members to prevent the corresponding sliding rails from sliding.

Abstract: A self-closing, self-locking security file cabinet having one or more lateral and vertical file drawers mounted on sliding supports includes a lock return mechanism for returning the lock to the lock position after the individual has released his/her hold on the key with the key staying with the lock when the lock is in the unlock position for opening the drawers, a plurality of lock catches pivotally mounted to vertically slidable lock bars mounted to the interior cabinet side walls adjacent the cabinet front and which interact with fixed protrusions on the exterior surfaces of the drawer side panels to allow the opening of the drawers upon lock rotation and closure of the drawers upon release of the lock by the individual, and a constant rate coil spring having a distal end attached to each drawer for returning an open drawer to the closed position at a controlled rate of acceleration when the drawer is manually released by the individual so that the drawer is not damaged against the cabinet back wall durin

Abstract: An anti-tip linkage mechanism for vertical file cabinets of the type having drawers and/or pivotal front panels includes molded polymeric cam follower housings that snap-fit onto each of the slide channels for the drawers or panels and non-circular connecting rods attached to cam actuators that enable interaction of the anti-tip mechanisms incorporated with each slide channel. Lock actuated auxiliary cam mechanisms and panel locking assemblies controllable by a single cabinet lock are connected with a cabinet lock by linkage bars or cables.

Abstract: A drawer interlocking mechanism apparatus is applied where a drawer is installed inside an article. A secured plate of the present apparatus is secured at the lateral portion of the article and a sliding plate is connected the present apparatus at the lateral side of the drawer correspondingly to have the sliding plate move on the secured plate indirectly to produce the opening or closing function of the drawer. The sliding plate of the interlocking structure is installed on a single side or both sides of the drawer and also installed at a plurality of drawers in the same way. By means of a preset pull cord of the interlocking structure, a plurality of drawers are connected in series to lock the other drawers synchronously when one of drawers is opened.