Having Particular Cabinet Support Patents (Class 312/351.1)
  • Publication number: 20150130342
    Abstract: The present invention provides a baseplate that can be retrofit to a file cabinet, furniture, appliances or other large objects to improve a tip resistance of the object to minimize a tipping danger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Ralph Lipsey BARNETT
  • Publication number: 20150115786
    Abstract: A storage assembly 10 which has a plurality of unique storage components 12, 14, and 800 which may be selectively connected in order to provide an optimal storage solution for a wide variety of applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Edwin Dizon Manalang, Larry Mitchell Grela
  • Patent number: 8974014
    Abstract: A stand for a single-cup beverage brewer incorporates a beverage cartridge storage drawer and incorporates a lever mechanism which, when actuated, simultaneously lifts a plurality of elastomeric friction pads from contacting a support surface, such as a kitchen countertop, while supporting the assembly on rollers to facilitate moving the stand and beverage brewer supported thereon. Release of the lever again brings the friction pads into contact with the countertop to function as a brake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Nifty Home Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank R. Tiemann, Richard W. Vogelgesang, II, Todd M. Hertaus, Nicholas J. Teigland
  • Publication number: 20150062810
    Abstract: A cushion structure suitable for an electronic device is provided. The cushion structure includes cushions and at least one channel. Each cushion has a first surface and a second surface that are flexible and opposite to each other. Each cushion is combined to a body of the electronic device through its second surface, and the electronic device is placed on and in contact with a platform through the first surfaces of the cushions. The channel is in the body and communicated with the second surfaces. The channel is filled with a fluid that is in contact with the second surfaces of the cushions. When the first surface of at least one of the cushions sustains a force and deforms toward the second surface, the fluid in the channel is compressed to drive the second surfaces of the other cushions to deform toward the first surfaces to support the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Chung-Jen Ho, Huan-Chang Nien
  • Patent number: 8955812
    Abstract: A composite shipping base for supporting an appliance such as a washing machine is provided having a detachable sub-structure that can be added during the washing machine assembly to restrict the vertical and lateral movement of a centralized load of the washing machine during assembly, shipping and handling. A rigid bottom frame allows for the composite shipping base and appliance to move down virtually any form of conveyance and to be lifted or turned during the course of conveyance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew Marrow
  • Patent number: 8904624
    Abstract: A method of making a supporting framework for holding a covering for a container-treatment machine that includes a machine element that is at least partially covered by the covering, and in which columns and cross members are connected to one another in a centering manner at node points includes equipping a column with a connecting flange. This connecting flange is folded relative to a non-folded lug. The connecting flange centers the column relative to a cross-member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: KHS GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Berger, Eberhard Sendobry
  • Publication number: 20140232249
    Abstract: This disclosure is related to protective devices that can protect and secure various structures. The structures can be disposed on a horizontally disposed surface or a vertically disposed surface. The protection devices can comprise protective cage and protective gate members. The protection devices can also include securing members to prevent the protective cage and gate members from being opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventor: Nathan White
  • Publication number: 20140206457
    Abstract: A mounting bracket includes a substantially planar panel defining a first edge, a second edge opposite the first edge, a first surface, and a second surface opposite the first surface. The substantially planar panel defines a tapered slot open at the first edge, extending from the first edge toward the second edge, and terminating in a slot apex opposite the first edge. A bracket receptor includes an annular projection and a shaft extending from the annular projection. The annular projection extends beyond one or more sides of the shaft. The shaft of the bracket receptor is selectively positioned within the slot apex of the mounting bracket such that the annular projection of the bracket receptor is positioned adjacent the first surface of the substantially planar panel and the shaft of the bracket receptor extends beyond the second surface of the substantially planar panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: Mindy V. EUSTAQUIO, Patrick J. NOHR, John L. BEADELL, Bradley A. HEMERICK
  • Publication number: 20140167590
    Abstract: A pad assembly includes a moving member and foot pad. The moving member is movable along a first direction. The guiding slot is defined in the moving member. The guiding slot includes an entrance slot, a positioning slot, and an exit slot. The entrance slot, the positioning slot, and the exit slot are connected end to end in sequence. The foot pad is movable along a second direction. The second direction is substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The guiding post protrudes from the foot pad and is movable in the guiding slot. Thee foot pad is movable from a first position where the guiding post is located between the entrance slot and the exit slot, to a second position where the guiding post is retained in the positioning slot, through the entrance slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHUNG CHAI, ZHI-QIANG LI, ZHI-LONG LI
  • Patent number: 8690272
    Abstract: A home appliance supported for floor-standing operation, the home appliance including an appliance body, a support member mounted to the appliance body for supporting the appliance on a support surface, a plurality of projections attached to the appliance body adjacent the support member, a first wall member attached to the plurality of projections and extending downwardly from the appliance body and a second wall member attached to the first wall member with the second wall member being movable relative to first wall member, with the wall members covering a side portion of the support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: BSH Home Appliances Corporation
    Inventors: Maylene Anderson, Clifford Henegar, Michael Rutherford
  • Publication number: 20140015393
    Abstract: A connection assembly is disclosed for an ice maker that includes a base having a rail and a cabinet assembly having a glide. The glide slides onto the rail to removably connect the base and the cabinet assembly while aligning the cabinet assembly vertically and horizontally relative to the base. Preferably, the rail and glide have complementary geometries wherein the base and rail fit together such that the complementary geometries limit the relative vertical and horizontal movement of the rail and the glide to each other. In alternative configurations, the base may have a glide and the cabinet may have a rail. The connection assembly may also include a stop limiting the relative linear movement between the rail and the glide, further assuring proper alignment of the cabinet and the base. The connection assembly may also include a locking mechanism limiting relative linear movement of the base and the cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: John P. Meyers, Curt R. CAYEMBERG, Dean M. PETERSEN, Mark P. GIEBEL
  • Publication number: 20130342091
    Abstract: A frame for a cabinet is provided. The frame includes a side-to-side beam, a front-to-back beam connected to the side-to-side beam, and a vertical post connected to the side-to-side beam. The front-to-back beam is inset relative to the vertical post to form a cable-routing area along a side of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Walker, Shi Gui Zhang, Robert L. Fritz, Roger D. Segroves, Tomasz K. Waz, Gregory L. McClain, Matthew C. Isoda, Alan F. Wojcik, Roman J. Churnovic, Pierre Perez, Charles T. Newcomb, Michael R. Walters, Mark J. Donnell, Mark A. Vogel
  • Publication number: 20130313957
    Abstract: A home appliance supported for floor-standing operation, the home appliance including an appliance body, a support member mounted to the appliance body for supporting the appliance on a support surface, a plurality of projections attached to the appliance body adjacent the support member, a first wall member attached to the plurality of projections and extending downwardly from the appliance body and a second wall member attached to the first wall member with the second wall member being movable relative to first wall member, with the wall members covering a side portion of the support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: BSH HOME APPLIANCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Maylene Anderson, Clifford Henegar, Michael Rutherford
  • Publication number: 20130312729
    Abstract: A home appliance including an appliance body having an internal framework; a metal panel covering a portion of the internal framework, the panel having a curved portion turned through the curve inwardly toward an interior of the appliance, wherein the panel surface adjacent the curve is substantially smooth and substantially undistorted, the panel being fabricated by engaging a metal sheet with a bender assembly, holding the metal sheet against translational movement, and applying pressure to the metal sheet using a punch having a curved head and being operatively associated with the bender assembly, the pressure being applied by moving the punch against the metal sheet using a damped punch driver operatively associated with the bender assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: BSH HOME APPLIANCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jerry Bratcher, Clifford Henegar, Michael Rutherford, Donnie Smith
  • Publication number: 20130307396
    Abstract: An on-base enclosure for equipment is disclosed. The on-base enclosure has walls attached to a base for equipment such that the walls are attached to the base at a distance away from the base. By providing the walls away from the base, more room is provided around the equipment within the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventor: Denis Dupont
  • Publication number: 20130264927
    Abstract: A platform assembly for supporting one or more cabinets includes a first rail having a generally z-shape in cross-section, a second rail having a generally c-shape in cross-section and extending generally parallel to the first rail, and a plurality of connector rails coupled to and extending generally transverse to the first and second rails. End rails are also coupled to respective terminal ends of the first and second rails. The first and second rails are made of metal so that at least the first rail provides a metal toe-kick below the one or more cabinets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: FISHER HAMILTON, L.L.C.
    Inventors: David A. Seefeldt, Joshua D. Nigbor, David A. Ansorge
  • Patent number: 8544969
    Abstract: A chassis includes a base board and a number of footpads mounted on a bottom of the base board. The base board defines a number of depressed portions corresponding to the footpads. Each footpad includes a fixing member mounted on an inner side of the base board and aligning with a corresponding depressed portion, a receiving member received in and rotatably mounted on a corresponding depressed portion of the base board, and a movable member received in and rotatably mounted on the receiving member. The movable member is rotatable in a first direction relative to the receiving member to extend out from the receiving member, and in a second direction opposite to the first direction relative to the receiving member to withdraw back into the receiving member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhen-Cai Cao, Zhi-Xin Li, Jun-Xiong Zhang
  • Patent number: 8491067
    Abstract: An electronic device includes an enclosure and a support device. The enclosure includes a securing portion. At least two securing holes are defined in the enclosure. The support device is fixed to the enclosure. The support device includes a protective pad and at least two elastic securing feet. The protective pad is fixed to an outer surface of the enclosure. The at least two elastic securing feet radially extend from the protective pad. Each of the elastic securing feet includes a block portion and a catch portion. The securing feet extend through the securing holes respectively from the outer surface of the enclosure to an inner surface of the enclosure. Each block portion abuts the inner surface of the enclosure. Each catch portion is elastically clasped to the securing portion of the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yun-Lung Chen
  • Publication number: 20130180556
    Abstract: The present subject matter provides a base element for an appliance. The base element includes a projected portion and an inset portion. The inset portion has a different height than the projected portion such that the inset portion is configured for receipt of flooring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventor: Joel Charles BOYER
  • Publication number: 20130181584
    Abstract: A protective case for a handheld electronic device is provided. The protective case can include a removable mounting system comprised of an interlocking member and a plurality of mounting bases. The protective case may further include a non-slip member to prevent the device from slipping on a surface and a magnet for attaching the device to a magnetic surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: ROKFORM LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Whitten, Bernhard Leitner, Craig Erion
  • Publication number: 20130181591
    Abstract: The present document describes a pre-fabricated base for receiving a pre-fabricated cabinet having a bottom surface and a corresponding mating portion extending from the bottom surface comprising a semi-rigid frame for installation on a surface, the semi-rigid frame having an internal surface and an external surface; at least two adjustable supporting portions mounted on at least one of: the internal surface of the semi-rigid frame and the external surface of the semi-rigid frame for horizontally leveling the semi-rigid frame; and a male/female portion extending from the external surface of the semi-rigid frame for removably receiving the corresponding mating portion of the cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Inventor: Louis BERGEVIN
  • Patent number: 8439322
    Abstract: A mounting post for supporting a plurality of electronic cabinets, each having different bolt patterns, comprising a hollow post configured to receive a hollow mount at the upper end, a stabilizer plate attached to the lower end of the post, and a hollow mount selected from a plurality of hollow mounts, each having a lower end configured to mate to the post, and having a substantially planar upper surface with openings formed therein corresponding to a unique bolt pattern for an electronics cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignees: Windstream Intellectual Property Services, Inc., General Devices Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Skudin, Dennis D. Davis, David W. Willis
  • Publication number: 20130113352
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations an expandable or adjustable snap-in cam or other friction device having a mechanically lockable drawer, shelf or divider in a cabinet, pantry, kitchen cupboard mount includes no screws or other permanent mounting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Nicholson
  • Publication number: 20130106269
    Abstract: An appliance kit is disclosed. The kit includes an upper cabinet, and first and second support members. The first and second support members may be attached to the upper cabinet to place the appliance in operational form. The first and second support members are also used as structural support inside a shipping container for shipping the appliance, the first and second support members being located astride the upper cabinet to support the shipping container against crushing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: Andrew Wolf Kahler, Curtis Harpe Pollock
  • Publication number: 20130106273
    Abstract: A press cage may include pairs of opposing wall plates, each of the pairs of wall plates being orthogonal with respect to the other pairs, with corresponding machined indentations located at predetermined locations on broad faces of the wall plates which are adjacent to each other. The press cage may also include coupler assemblies made of coupler parts, each of the parts fixed to machined indentation of the corresponding machined indentations at one of the predetermined locations, the coupler parts locked together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventor: Nathan A. LEVY
  • Publication number: 20130099635
    Abstract: A bezel assembly includes a panel, a shielding member with a mounting portion, and a securing assembly. The panel includes a main body with a limiting panel and a blocking portion. A first opening and a through hole are defined in the main body. The securing assembly includes a sliding member and a coil spring secured to the sliding member and the blocking portion. The sliding member is slidably located between the sliding member and the blocking portion, and an axis of the coil spring is substantially perpendicular to the limiting panel. The sliding member is slidable relative to the main body between a first position and a second position, in the first position, the mounting portion extends through the through hole, and the sliding member is engaged in the mounting portion; in the second position, the coil spring is deformed to disengage the sliding member from the mounting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHI-PING WU
  • Publication number: 20130038185
    Abstract: An enclosure in the form of a box having a base, four sidewalls, and an open top face which may be closed by a cover plate or lid over its open top for covering components stored in the enclosure. The enclosure may be stiffened by providing a removable or permanent stiffening ring around the inside surface of the open top. This stiffening ring may also provide locations for attachment of components or mounting tracks. The enclosure may also include vertical mounting stiffeners that act to further increase the stiffness of the enclosure while also acting as mounting tracks for direct or indirect (through separate mounting brackets) attachment of components. The vertical mounting stiffeners may include a plurality of holes for said attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: INTEGRA ENCLOSURES, LLC
    Inventors: James C. McWilliams, JR., Christopher Brizes
  • Publication number: 20130002116
    Abstract: In a weapons storage system or kit for constructing a weapons storage system, sidewalls, and a top wall are provided which, when assembled, form a cabinet. At least one weapons back panel section has a plurality of keyhole shaped apertures in rows and columns substantially throughout the back panel section, the at least one back panel section being mountable in or at a rear of said cabinet. A plurality of weapons support members each having a plurality of outwardly extending mounting protrusions each comprising an enlarged head and narrower neck portion are receivable in corresponding keyhole shaped apertures of the at least one back panel section for construction of the weapons storage system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Reginald A. Lodge, Mike Dvoracek
  • Publication number: 20120306329
    Abstract: A semi-full access and full access face frame for a cabinet box is provided, together with a method for making and assembling cabinet boxes. In a semi-full access face frame, the vertical stiles are rotated ninety degrees compared to a traditional face frame. In a full access face frame the vertical stiles and the horizontal rails are rotated ninety degrees compared to a traditional face frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventor: CAYD PAUL BADER
  • Publication number: 20120280607
    Abstract: An appliance, such as a cooling unit, has its installation adjustment provided at a front side of its cabinet. The adjustment features can include a mechanism for adjusting the height of the back side of the cabinet from the front as well as a toe kick grille that provides front-to-back and height adjustment from the front. Specifically, a flexible connector transfers rotational input applied to an adjuster interface located at a front side of the cabinet to one or more rear legs to raise or lower the back side of the cabinet. And a front-to-back slidable kick panel mounts a floor gate, which itself can slide up and down. A method of installing an appliance provides leveling the cabinet, including adjusting the rear legs, and positioning a toe kick, all from the front side of the cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: Andrew J. Doberstein, Joseph H. Zyduck
  • Publication number: 20120280606
    Abstract: A control cabinet includes at least two plate shaped elongated wall segments. At least one wall segment features at least one open-edged cutout. Edges of adjacent wall segments facing each other, adjoin each other, forming a seal. Each cutout is covered by a frame. The frame includes a plurality of grommets to accommodate cables. In an assembled state each frame is enclosed and each frame protrudes beyond the butt joint between adjacent wall segments, covering same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventor: Bruno Ehmann
  • Publication number: 20120242211
    Abstract: A support frame, detachably mounted on a housing defining two restriction holes and an engaging hole, includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a bottom wall, an elastic engaging member and two guiding portions. The elastic engaging member and the two guiding portions are formed on an outer surface of the first sidewall. The elastic engaging member is capable of moving between a first position where the elastic engaging member is engaging in the engaging hole, and a second position where the elastic engaging member is disengaged from the engaging hole. When the elastic engaging member is at the first position, each guiding portion is at a third position where each guiding portion is engaged and restricted in a corresponding restriction hole. When the elastic engaging member is at the second position, each guiding portion is capable of moving from the third position to a fourth position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: CHIN-MING CHANG
  • Publication number: 20120242209
    Abstract: A versatile cabinet system is disclosed. The cabinet system includes a top planar panel, a bottom planar panel, and the vertical corner pieces that couples each corner of the top planar panel with a corresponding corner of the bottom planar panel, wherein the vertical corner piece comprises an extruded element. The vertical corner piece further includes means for securing the top and bottom panels to the corner piece, and at least one channel that runs a length of the corner piece. The channel located on a side of the vertical corner piece has a greater width at its nadir than at its opening for slidable and fixable engagement of a drawer, door and/or shelf support to the corner piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventor: FRANK SHEAR
  • Patent number: 8272338
    Abstract: A safe anchoring device for anchoring a safe to a floor. In addition to anchoring the safe, the safe anchoring device simultaneously provides a watertight and airtight seal for the interior of the safe. A tunnel connects the interior housing to the exterior housing. Insulation is between the interior housing and the exterior housing. A removable top cover covers the tunnel on the inside of the safe at the interior housing. When the anchoring device is used to anchor the safe to the floor, a removable threaded locking bolt extends through the tunnel and is threaded onto a threaded tube section of a bottom cover while the bottom cover is securely attached to the floor. In a preferred embodiment, when the safe is anchored to the floor the watertight and airtight seal is provided by a gasket under the top cover and an O-ring under the bolt head of the threaded locking bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Inventor: Leslie Ho Leung Chow
  • Publication number: 20120217860
    Abstract: A display casing has a first cover, a second cover, and a fixing member between the first cover and the second cover to serve as a combination medium therebetween. The fixing member is engaged with two buckling pieces of the first cover by a positioning pin and a restraining portion, and the second cover is then buckled on the fixing member by a buckling member to be combined with the first cover. The material of the fixing member is the same as that of the second cover but is different from, the material of the first cover. Therefore, when the buckling member of the second cover is buckled on the fixing member, the risk of the fracture of the fixing member under the stress of the buckling member can be avoided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventors: Chuang-Ming WU, Ta-Wei Li
  • Publication number: 20120217859
    Abstract: A housing includes a wall, a connector, a coupler, and a foot pad. The housing includes a bottom surface, a recess defined in the bottom surface, and a discontinuous ring-shaped engagement member surrounding the recess. The engagement member has a first gap and a second gap aligned with the first gap. The connector is connected to the engagement member and is rotatably engaged in the first gap. The coupler includes a main body and an engagement portion extending from a circumference surface thereof. A first engagement hole defined in a central portion of the main body. The main body is rotatably connected to the connector and engagable in the recess. The engagement portion engages in the second gap. The foot pad is connected to the coupler to seal the first engagement hole and received in the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2011
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: FENG-CHING SU
  • Patent number: 8251467
    Abstract: An exemplary server assembly includes a computer server system and a fixing frame. The computer server system includes a server cabinet accommodating one or more servers therein. The fixing frame is adaptable to operate under a fixed state for fixing the computer server system onto a surface area, or under a transferable guiding state to obliquely interconnect two surfaces of two different levels, along which the computer server system can be moved between the two surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Tang Peng, Yi-Liang Hsiao
  • Publication number: 20120212118
    Abstract: A furniture system comprises a carrier structure and a mounting element for an appliance, wherein the mounting element may be hinged into the carrier structure via a slot-shaped opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: NABER HOLDING GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Hans-Joachim Naber, Kilian Schindler
  • Publication number: 20120195010
    Abstract: A structure of a housing mounted with a lens unit is provided that is capable of withstanding internal pressure changes and ensures shock-resistance while being waterproof and thin. The housing structure includes a resin case, and a metal frame for preventing deformation of the resin case. A sliding groove with which the metal frame is engageable by being slid is formed in an inner section of the resin case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tomoyasu Kurokawa, Takayuki Satou
  • Publication number: 20120187810
    Abstract: The orientation of an electronic apparatus can be stabilized. At least one foot section among the foot sections provided on a laptop computer is provided with an orientation adjustment mechanism made up of a supporting member, a height adjustment member, and a screw, which makes it possible to eliminate loose play in the first enclosure by adjusting the height of the foot sections to any given height even if loose play occurs in the first enclosure due to disproportions in the height dimensions of the foot sections, deformation etc. of the first enclosure 1, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Akira IWAMOTO, Masaru FURUJIKU, Yoshinari MATSUYAMA
  • Patent number: 8216074
    Abstract: A gaming machine is provided, which includes a housing with an opening in front thereof and a front door that is pivotally coupled to one side of the housing so as to open and close the opening. The front door includes a display, a decorative device, and an operation device. The display device is disposed in an upper portion of the housing. The decorative device is disposed in a lower portion of the housing. The operation device is disposed in a middle portion of the housing. A front portion of the operation device projects with respect to the display device and the decorative device. A rear portion of the operation device is internally installed in the front door. The operation device is configured to move backward such that a front surface of the front door is maintained substantially flush while the front door is opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Universal Entertainment Corporation
    Inventor: Hiro Sakuma
  • Publication number: 20120154997
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing and a display mounted onto the housing. The housing includes a bottom wall, a peripheral wall extending from the bottom wall, and a support wall extending from the peripheral wall, along a direction parallel to the bottom wall. The support wall has a top surface, and forms a receiving space together with the peripheral wall and the bottom wall cooperatively. The top surface of the support wall defines a receiving slot surrounding the receiving space. The display is mounted on the housing, and received within the receiving slot of the support wall, to align with the top surface of the support wall of the housing. The support wall further comprises a plurality of buffer slots defined in a bottom surface of the receiving slot and positioned at the corners of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FU TAI HUA INDUSTRY (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: FA-GUANG SHI
  • Publication number: 20120133253
    Abstract: The present document describes a furniture kit for building a furniture assembly comprising: a) two side walls, each side wall having a first end with a mating connector and a second end with a mating connector; and b) at least one of a top wall or a bottom wall, each having a first end with a mating connector and a second end with a mating connector, the top wall or bottom wall releasable connecting with each of said at least one end of said side wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: Louis Bergevin, Annie Lajeunesse
  • Patent number: 8152253
    Abstract: An anti-falling apparatus for a cabinet includes a receiving member capable of being mounted to the cabinet. An extending arm is slidably received in the receiving member. The extending arm includes a first end a second end, and is capable of moving from a first position to a second position. A supporting sub-assembly is attached to the first end of the extending arm. A first distance from the first end to a top of the receiving member is greater than that a second distance from the second end to the top of the receiving member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mo-Ming Yu, Wen-Feng Hu
  • Publication number: 20120062091
    Abstract: An electronic equipment enclosure includes a frame structure that includes side cross members between front and rear frames, a vertical mounting rail fastened to the frame structure, and a first cable management structure. The vertical mounting rail includes a fastening portion, for interfacing with the frame structure, and at least one support portion including an aperture therein. The first cable management structure has a boss adapted to be maneuvered into the aperture and seated therein so as to fasten the first cable management structure to the at least one support portion without a separate fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventors: D. Brian DONOWHO, William Drew Krietzman, Brandi May Oldt
  • Patent number: 8132614
    Abstract: An arrangement for cooling of liquid-cooled electric devices, the arrangement being fitted to convey heat produced in the electric devices (3) away from the electric device by means of a liquid flowing through a cooling element of the electric device. The arrangement includes an instrument cubicle (1) with one or more electric devices (3) placed in it, a cooling apparatus (6ca), an inlet piping (10) and an outlet piping (11) connecting the electric device and the cooling apparatus for conveying a cooling liquid into the cooling element and out of the cooling element of the electric device (3). Below the instrument cubicle (1) is a footing element (2) housing an inlet main pipe (20) and outlet main pipe (21) connected to the cooling apparatus (6ca), the inlet piping (10) and outlet piping (11) being detachably connected to the main pipes. The arrangement enables indication of leakage situations occurring in the pipings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Vacon Oyi
    Inventor: Tapani Haapamäki
  • Publication number: 20120043870
    Abstract: The invention relates to a distribution cabinet for communications and data technology, in which the distribution cabinet has lower horizontal lateral struts (1) of a rack and at least one baseplate (10), wherein the baseplate (10) is connected to at least one lower horizontal lateral strut (1), wherein the baseplate (10) has at least one circumferential seal (19) which is arranged on the lower face (12), and at least one latching lug (18) which projects beyond the outer rim, wherein the lower lateral struts (1) have at least one rest (6) which is directed into the distribution cabinet and has a sealing edge (7), wherein at least the lateral strut (1) which is adjacent to the latching lug (18) has a latching receptacle which the latching lug (18) enters, wherein the latching lug (18) exerts a force on the lateral strut (1) such that the sealing edge (7) is pressed against the circumferential seal (19) of the baseplate (10), and to a baseplate for a distribution cabinet for communications and data technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Oliver Birkenstock, Adrian Benedetto, Philipp Meyer
  • Publication number: 20120038256
    Abstract: A device for mounting an locking a casing to a suspension includes a first portion arranged to engage a first side of the suspension, a second portion effectively connected to the first portion and a locking element arranged on the second portion at a distance from the first portion, wherein the distance is such that the locking element engages a second side of the suspension at least when the first portion disengages the first side of the suspension, wherein the locking element is biased in the direction of the suspension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: BOEWE SYSTEC GMBH
    Inventor: Helmut KOELLE
  • Patent number: 8109486
    Abstract: A chassis includes a base body and a rubber pad. The base body includes a bottom plate and a side plate perpendicular to the bottom plate. A mounting portion is defined in a junction portion of the bottom plate and the side plate. The rubber pad includes a resisting portion and a clamping portion perpendicularly extending from the resisting portion. The rubber pad is detachably received in the mounting portion, with the resisting portion locking with the side plate and the clamping portion engaging with the bottom plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Bin Gong, Ming-Chang Lee
  • Publication number: 20120019118
    Abstract: A rack frame includes a first frame pole, a second frame pole, a support pole and a bar fixed on the support pole. The support pole includes a first portion, a second portion intersecting with the first portion at a corner, and a plurality of securing holes defined on the first and second portions. Each of the securing holes includes an insert slot adjacent to the corner and a protrusion hole communicating with the insert slot. The bar includes a first side plate corresponding to the first portion, a second side plate corresponding to the second portion, and a plurality of hooks fixed on the first and second side walls corresponding to the plurality of securing holes. The plurality of hooks pass through the corresponding protrusion holes to insert in the insert slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: CHEN-LU FAN