Abstract: A construction apparatus has a plurality of relatively flat components (8,50,56,88,90) having at least three sides, an elongated rod-like member (25,52) extending along each side and enlarged corner portions (26,54) between the members. A plurality of connectors (6) is provided for connecting together adjacent sides of adjacent members to form structures. Each connector has a pair of recesses (62,64) shaped to releasably embrace adjacent pairs of members (25,52). The recesses of each connector open outwardly in a common direction so connectors may be positioned on pairs of members without altering previously formed portions of the structure.

Abstract: An insulation panel for an appliance for reducing one or more undesirable side effects due to the operation of the appliance such as noise, vibration and heat includes a first layer of enclosing material such as polyethylene or polypropylene which has greater tear resistance and configuring this first layer of enclosing material to a size and shape based upon the appliance and the area of the appliance to be covered. Next, a second layer of similar enclosing material is selected and configured so as to having a matching peripheral edge or contour with the first layer. Ultimately these two layers of enclosing material are joined together around their peripheral edges so as to define and completely enclose an interior cavity. Into this interior cavity a blanket of insulating material is dispersed of a generally uniform blanket thickness. In certain applications, the insulating material includes a binder so that the insulating material will not shift or settle relative to the enclosed cavity.

Abstract: A limit switch assembly for mounting on mobile storage units has first and second limit switches secured in spaced relationship. A switch operating rod is spring biased to extend from the assembly by a predetermined amount into an open aisle or where there is no proximate storage unit and there is a cam element on the rod which holds the first switch in closed circuit condition to enable a motor on the unit and drive it into the open aisle space and when the rod touches a stop as the unit means reached the limit of its travel the cam shifts to open the first switch to initiate a deceleration interval which terminates when the cam retracts enough to open the second switch which disables the motor.

Abstract: An adjustable refrigerator crisper drawer structure including a frame having three discrete locations for removable drawer support members. Thus the drawer support members may be located at discrete locations to accommodate various drawer sizes. One end of the drawer support member is locked to the support frame. The other end is slideably received in the support frame. Two rigid rails are provided for reinforcing the support frame. The rails are secured to the front and rear members of the frame and respectively support the front and rear portions of the drawer support member.

Abstract: A comestible storage compartment for a refrigeration unit including a drawer slidably received in a supporting frame. The drawer is molded in the form of a tub having a bottom wall, side and end walls and a front wall lip. A front wall panel is disposed in a free standing relationship on the front wall lip approximate the forward edges of the side walls. A front wall cover is disposed over the front wall panel and is secured to the forward edges of the side walls to hold the panel on the lip.A lateral flange projects outwardly from the side walls and includes a downturned lip for defining a drawer track channel. Inwardly directed ribs extend longitudinally from the drawer frame and are disposed for spaced flow interrupting relationship with the lip on the lateral flanges.

Abstract: An article of furniture has a series of superimposed drawers. An arresting mechanism for the drawers includes an activating device secured to a side wall of the article of furniture adjacent to each drawer. Each activating device comprises a carrier which is affixed to the side wall and supports an entraining element. The entraining elements are rotatable and also shiftable horizontally in the direction of movement of the drawers. Each entraining element defines a gap and each drawer carries an operating pin which is received in the corresponding gap when the drawer is closed. An entraining peg is provided on each entraining element.The activating devices have aligned passages which receive a vertically movable strip extending by all of the drawers. The strip has an angular groove adjacent to each drawer consisting of a vertical portion and an inclined portion, and each entraining peg projects into a respective groove.

Abstract: The invention relates to a storage locker for changing-rooms in sports facilities, for example. The locker comprises a semi-cylindrical chamber (1) in which is mounted a semi-cylindrical compartment (2) having a circular floor (4) and ceiling (5). The compartment (2) is mounted for rotation coaxially within the chamber (1) between a closed position in which the compartment (2) is outside the chamber (1) and an open position in which it is disposed therein. The compartment is biased towards the open position and away from the closed position. The lockers are drained and the compartment (2) stacked vertically in double rows with a common carcase providing the walls of the chambers (1). The lockers have electromagnetic locks and a computer providing a central supervisory and surveillance system providing warnings in response to alarm signals generated in response to abuse of the locks.The invention is especially applicable to swimming-pool changing-rooms.

Abstract: A furniture component, such as a cabinet structure, having corner recesses extending vertically of the cabinet structure and each adapted to receive a vertically elongate corner trim element. The corner trim element preferably has a rounded convex configuration on one side thereof, and a generally square corner configuration on the other side thereof. The corner trim element can be positioned in the respective recess in two different orientations so that either the rounded or square corner configurations can be exteriorly exposed. When the square corner configuration is exposed, then the corner trim element also defines therein an accessible vertically elongate groove which accommodates one-half of a connecting element, such as a vertical hinge element, for permitting the corner of the cabinet to be secured to another furniture component, such as another cabinet or an upright wall panel.

Abstract: A free-standing shelf type cabinet for the storage of articles is constructed of an enclosed cabinet having a polygonal cross-section and on which at least one access door is provided. Within the cabinet, a plurality of shelves are mounted in a ferris wheel relation enabling the shelves to be progressively displaced to and past the access opening. A detent cooperates with the rotational support for the shelves enabling any selected shelf to be positionably retained at the access opening.

Abstract: A storage system is provided which can efficiently store a variety of magnetic storage elements such as VHS video cassette packs, standard audio cassette packs, Beta video cassette packs, 51/4" floppy disc packs, and CD (compact disc) packs alternately in a given space in a drawer. The drawer has opposite sides with vertical tabs spaced along each side to form spaces that closely receive opposite ends of a VHS cassette pack. A pair of cassette adaptors can each lie in spaces otherwise occupied by a VHS cassette pack, the adaptors having vertical ribs that store standard audio cassettes in an orientation perpendicular to that of the VHS cassettes. A pair of disc pack adaptors can be mounted at opposite sides of the drawer, these adaptors having walls forming wide slots for holding CD disc packs and narrower slots at the bottom of the wide slots for holding 51/4" floppy disc packs. The disc pack adaptors hold the disc packs at an incline from the vertical to reduce their height and facilitate reading of titles.

Abstract: A drawer organizer consists of a pair of glides and a tray movable on the glides. The glides are extrusions of low-friction plastic material. Each glide comprises a pair of side walls interconnected by a top wall defining a downwardly open groove and is assembled without tools by pressing the downwardly open groove onto the upper edge of a corresponding drawer side. The glides have generally transverse longitudinal flanges inside the drawer at levels below the tops of the drawer sides and support opposite flanges of a tray for movement within the drawer. At least one of the side walls of the glide is diagonal to enable the downwardly open groove to elastically grip the drawer sides fit to different drawer side thicknesses.

Abstract: A universally adjustable truck utility tray having heated cupholders, a low-intensity light, and a novel interlocking cup base that prevents tipping and spilling of beverages. The tray mounts on a vertically telescoping stand and also has horizontally adjustable and swiveling brackets to place the tray in a convenient reachable position adjacent a vehicle operator.

Abstract: Arrangements for forming working areas or workstations equipped with supply connections for power, gaseous and/or liquid media, communication connections and monitoring connections and the like, in laboratories, production locations and the like, wherein all supply means are combined in fixedly mounted connecting devices while the actual working surfaces are formed by selectable working and standing position elements that can be freely set up and grouped as desired, with respect to the connecting devices. The position elements are free of any connections. Discharge or removal of the media is also effected by way of a system which is laid out in accordance with a predetermined pattern. Additional removal or discharge elements may be arranged in a row with the working and standing position elements or alternately the removal or discharge devices may be incorporated into the connecting devices.

Abstract: The invention relates to overhead luggage bins in the cabins of aircraft, the bin being either pre-existing or equipment to be newly fitted. Such bins have horizontally elongate frontal access openings. The invention provides that behind the main front door panel which closes such an opening there is provided transparent visor means which masks at least the lower part of the access opening while enabling objects within the bin to be seen. An essential feature is that the visor means are constituted by multiple part-visor located side by side, each of which are self latching on closure of the visor means, the part-visors being individually openable on unlocking of the latching means. This arrangement reduces the risk of heavy objects falling from the bin in that it militates against inadvertant simultaneous uncovering by one person, of the whole lateral width and extent of the frontal access opening of the bin.

Abstract: This invention relates to office workstations, and particularly to a revolutionary electronic office workstation combining user access to communication, entertainment, record keeping, computation, environmental control, writing and miscellaneous functions. The workstation acts as a desk when viewscreen and keyboard are retracted and covered by a built-in retractable cover. When directed by embedded computer or manually, the workstation repositions the viewscreen to a preselected operational attitude. The operational attitude may vary between horizontal and slightly past vertical. The workstation includes embedded appliances such as copier, printer, facsimile, personal computer and future optional appliance connections, with central control unit and buses for power, data, communications, control and other functions. Embedded appliances do not require individual covers or individual power supplies, and accordingly there is no maze of cables in view.

Abstract: A telescoping slide assembly includes a lock release member slidably positioned between a drawer slide member and an intermediate slide member. In response to movement of the drawer slide member outward to its extended position, the lock release member moves to break a locking connection between a cabinet slide member and the intermediate slide member that prevents relative movement of the intermediate slide member and a cabinet slide member. Breaking the locking connection between the intermediate slide member and the cabinet slide member allows outward movement of the intermediate slide member. The lock release member is desirably a bearing retainer slidably coupled to the intermediate slide member and configured to slidably support the drawer slide member.

Abstract: A cabinet is disclosed which includes a frame defining a cabinet interior. A plurality of dividers separate the cabinet interior into a plurality of storage compartments. The frame includes opposing side walls and top and bottom walls. The top wall is attached to the side walls by first and second mounting plates carried on the side walls and top wall, respectively. The first plate is resiliently urged against the side wall. The second plate is sized to be received between the first plate and the side wall, with latch mechanisms for holding the attaching plates in position.

Abstract: Apparatus including a housing defining an interior, a cutting board movable between a first position within the interior and a second position projecting outwardly from the housing, and transport means for selectively moving the cutting board between the first and second positions.

Abstract: A dispenser cabinet for dispensing sheet material from a roll including support members supporting the ends of the roll and including distal end portions engaging the cabinet cover when the cover is closed and cooperable therewith the resist displacement of the support members from the roll ends.

Abstract: A modular counter-type work station for use by tellers in dealing with customers in a public area includes a counter top at a convenient working level above the floor having a generally U-shaped configuration with a front bight portion publicly accessible on the outside for direct customer access and a rearwardly extending teller section comprising a pair of parallel, opposite side leg portions joined at the forward end to the bight portion. A first cabinet is provided at a central location below the bight portion to support the counter top and a pair of second cabinets are provided for supporting the rearwardly extending leg portions. The cabinets define open corner leg spaces for the tellers while seated on opposite sides of the first cabinet. A counter top cabinet is provided above the level of the counter top to divide the bight portion between a public access or forward section and a rearward teller access section.