Pivotally Movable Compartment Patents (Class 312/270.2)
  • Patent number: 11464122
    Abstract: A first engagement body is provided to one of two assembly members to be assembled with each other through a relative rotation operation pivoted about a relative rotational axis, and a second engagement body is provided to the other assembly member. The first engagement body includes a first and a second spaces, the first space being provided to allow rotation of a third opposing wall part of the second engagement body relative to the first engagement body, which is pivoted about the relative rotational axis until engagement between the first engagement member and a second engagement member of the second engagement body is completed, the second space being provided to allow rotation of a fourth opposing wall part of the second engagement body relative to the first engagement body, which is pivoted about the relative rotational axis until engagement of the first and the second engagement members is completed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hiroki Tashiro, Masahiro Wada, Ryouichi Yokoyama
  • Patent number: 8848376
    Abstract: A rack-mounted console module includes a lower unit slideably mounted on a rail and an upper unit pivotally coupled to the lower unit. A locking mechanism includes a first part moveably disposed in the lower unit and a second part fixedly disposed on the rail. When the upper unit is closed and the lower unit slides along the rail to a target position, the first part of the locking mechanism changes from a released state to a locked state where it engages the second part of the locking mechanism to lock the lower unit. When the upper unit is opened, the first part changes from the locked state to a ready-to-released state. When the upper unit is subsequently closed, the first part changes from the ready-to-released state to a released state where it disengages from the second part, and the console module can be slid back into the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Aten International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chen-Yuan Lee
  • Publication number: 20140145575
    Abstract: A dryer is provided. The dryer may include a main body having an inner space formed therein, a fixed drum provided in the inner space of the main body, and a tumbling device coupled to the drum. The fixed drum may have a non-circular cross-section as it is rotated. The tumbling device may tumble laundry items received in the fixed drum as it slides along an inner circumferential surface of the fixed drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Inventors: Sog Kie Hong, Jong Seok Kim, Sung Min Kim, Dae Yun Park
  • Patent number: 8724299
    Abstract: An external component attachable to a portable electronic device includes a curved surface attachable to a convex surface of the portable electronic device and attaching portions formed at both ends of the curved surface and fixable to the portable electronic device. The curved surface curves such that the width between the attaching portions is narrower than the width between fixing portions of the portable electronic device to which the attaching portions are fixable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Fujitsu Limited
    Inventors: Manabu Hongo, Tatsuhito Araki, Hiroaki Sakashita, Hiroaki Matsuda
  • Publication number: 20130127317
    Abstract: A ball cart comprising a removable and rotatable ball basket having a plurality of separated chambers that are each able to hold a different kind of ball. Thus, whenever a particular type of ball is desired, a user is able to rotate the basket and lock it in place such that a lid of the chamber that holds balls of that type is accessible to the user. As a result, the user is able to easily select that type of balls desired from the ball cart without sifting through all of the balls in the ball cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Patrick Rutz, Casey Nathan Harris
  • Patent number: 8376220
    Abstract: An automatic teller machine includes a chassis, a user interface module; and a pair of sliding mechanisms. The user interface module is rotatably attached to the chassis. The pair of sliding mechanisms are attached to the chassis and the user interface. Each sliding mechanism includes a first rail and a second rail. The first rail is rotatably secured to the chassis. A second blocking member is located on the first rail. The second rail is rotatably secured to the user interface module and slidable on the first rail. A latch member with a latch portion is rotatably located on the second rail. The user interface module is rotatable between a closed position, where the latch portion is located away from the second blocking member, and an open position, where the latch portion engages with the second blocking member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Kun Shih, Yang-Jie Luo, Wan-Cheng Luo, Xiang-Xiong Xiao, Si-Long Li, Jie Peng
  • Patent number: 7699281
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a chassis (10), a bracket (20) for securing a power supply (50) therein, and a pair of first and second members (32, 34). The chassis has a plate (12). Two parallel securing pieces (126) are formed on the plate. The bracket includes two parallel side walls (24). One end portion of each of the first and second members being respectively rotatably secured on the securing pieces, the other end portion thereof being respectively rotatably secured on the side walls of the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Hua-Tang Li
  • Publication number: 20080164793
    Abstract: An electrical connection box includes a body, a mounting member attached to the body, a lock arm which is provided at one of the body and the mounting member, and a lock receiving portion which is provided at the other of the body and the mounting member. The lock arm includes an arm portion and a first engaging portion. The lock receiving portion includes a receiving portion which has an inserting portion and a second engaging portion. The receiving portion includes a projection which projects from the surface of the receiving portion farther than the second engaging portion from the inserting portion so as to abut on the arm portion to locate the lock arm in a predetermined position. When the first engaging portion engages with the second engaging portion, a clearance is formed between the receiving portion and the arm portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Keisuke OZAWA, Tomohiro SUGIURA, Katsuhiro KUBOTA, Katsuyoshi KOBAYASHI
  • Patent number: 6749515
    Abstract: The present invention provides a rotating bill acceptor for use with a gaming device. The gaming device includes a cabinet with a locking mechanism, where the bill acceptor is rotatably mounted within the cabinet and removably engages the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes one or two pins connected to the cabinet, wherein the pins are engaged by an engagement member on the bill acceptor. The bill acceptor rotates between a bill insertion position and a bill removal position and includes a cash box removably connected to the bill acceptor, which stores the bills until removed and emptied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Joseph R. Hedrick, Jean P. Legras, Kehl T. LeSourd, Kirk A. Tedsen, Eric L. Wagner
  • Patent number: 6560093
    Abstract: A computer terminal includes a cabinet having a front portal, and computer hardware mounted therein. A monitor covers the portal and is operatively joined to the hardware by an electrical cable. The monitor is mounted to the portal as a door which may be tilted open for providing convenient access to the computer hardware found therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: David G. McLeod, Kevin L. Kamphuis
  • Patent number: 6491360
    Abstract: A computer enclosure (10) includes a front panel (20) and a pivotable bracket (40). The front panel defines an opening (24) for providing access to the bracket, and a pair of screw holes (30) on opposite sides of the opening respectively. A pair of first ears (26) extends from the front panel at each side of the opening. The bracket includes a front wall (42) and a pair of side walls (44) perpendicular to the front wall. A pair of second ears (48) extends from the side walls and pivotally attached to the first ears of the front panel. A pair of locating tabs (54) extends from the front wall and each tab defines a through hole (56) therein, corresponding to and engaging at the screw holes of the front panel by bolts. The bracket is thereby secured to the front panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Xiao Hua Qiu
  • Patent number: 6474760
    Abstract: A multi-function drawer for a desk that provides multiple and adjustable platforms (easel, gaming, and sliding) to mount gaming devices, a keyboard, books, papers, or other objects in use at a desk or workstation. These separate and rotatably platforms allow several items to be attached to a drawer for use at the same time and multiple positions for the platforms to maximize a desk or workspace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Inventor: Rodney Rauls
  • Publication number: 20010017508
    Abstract: A file cabinet providing access to files from substantially all sides, and having one or more rotatable tiers, each tier containing a plurality of file containers. Each tier includes a central carrousel support having a plurality of radially extending arms. Mounted to the outer terminus of each arm is a file support assembly, each configured to rotate about a vertical axis between a retracted position and an extended position. Each file support assembly is adapted to suspend a file container thereon to provide detachable storage. The detachable file containers each include a box having an upper frame which suspends the container from the file support assemblies. A top may provided to close each container in a secure manner to protect the container's contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2001
    Publication date: August 30, 2001
    Inventors: Robert C. Caldwell, Charles B. Carter, David Kersjes, Gardner Klaasen, David Swenson
  • Patent number: 6262888
    Abstract: A computer system including a chassis having a wall with a raised mounting portion protruding therefrom and a mounting flange attached adjacent to the wall. A peripheral device is pivotally mounted on the mounting flange. A resilient damping member is positioned adjacent the wall for being engaged by the peripheral device. The resilient damping member is compressed from a first height to a second height in response to the peripheral device being pivoted from a first position to a second position for reducing impact loadings associated with installing the peripheral device in the computer system. The resilient damping member controls the impact imposed on the peripheral device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Dell USA, L.P.
    Inventors: Roger A. Siedow, Jason A. Shepherd, Eugene Buican