Abstract: A filing unit for storage and retrieval of magnetic recording disks is disclosed. The unit includes a plurality of pockets or storage panels which can be removably stored in a modular holder and the holder itself can be combined with various other filing components, such as a storage binder having front and rear covers or a desk-top filing stand. In the preferred embodiment, the pocket is carried by a file bar affixed along one edge thereof. The holder includes a plurality of parallel channels each adapted to pivotally receive the file bar of a storage panel. Each channel includes retaining lugs which straddle the channel and are flexible to permit snap-insertion and removal of the bar from the holder.

Abstract: Mounting structure for a bay of racks of electrical equipment, such as telephone switching apparatus which extends vertically between a support floor to almost the height of a cable runway extending horizontally between racks of the bay. Each rack includes at least one subrack comprised of sidewalls with horizontal separators joining the sidewalls. The separators mount switching modules in a slide-in relationship. One sidewall of a subrack is hinged to the cable runway to enable the subrack to be tilted away from the normal vertical position allowing access to a paired subrack and to cables connected to the tilted subrack.

Abstract: A portable article supporting container is provided that allows access to one portion thereof without requiring the entire container to be opened, and when the entire container is opened one portion supports the other for ease of use. First and second container portions are pivotally mounted together for movement from a first position wherein the container is closed, to a second position wherein it is opened. One latch effects latching of the container portions in the closed position while another latch effects latching in the open position. A pair of article supporting plates are provided which are operatively pivotally connected to the container first portion so that the plates may be moved from a first position contained within the volume of the first container portion to a second position wherein they extend outwardly from that volume substantially perpendicular to a plane containing the container first portion.

Abstract: An article supporting assembly is provided that allows quick retrieval of articles mounted thereby, yet makes maximum utilization of the space occupied by the assembly for supporting articles. A center structure, at least two cover plates, and article supporting structures formed on at least one of the center structure and the cover plates are provided. At least two spanners are provided with first hinges for connecting one cover plate to one spanner, and the other cover plate to the other spanner so that the cover plates are pivotal with respect to the spanners, and second hinges for connecting the spanners to the center structure so that the spanners are pivotal with respect to the center structure. The center structure is mounted on a base and/or top of a housing so that it is pivotal with respect to the housing. The spanners, cover plates, and center structure may take a wide variety of forms.

Abstract: A phonograph record rack having a framework with upstanding pins for carrying on said pins elongate hinge clamps. The hinge clamps are of one piece extrusion reinforced plastic material being formed of two integral sections, an opening at its spine for mesh engagement with its associated pin and tensioned lips for holding a record album jacket. The hinge clamps are of substantially the same height as the jackets they carry and are adapted to secure in position an arcuate portion of the record itself. It is evident that each of the jackets is disposed in an upright position and can be readily swivelled for identification purposes.

Abstract: An article supporting assembly is provided that allows quick retrieval of articles mounted thereby, yet makes maximum utilization of the space occupied by the assembly for supporting articles. A center structure, at least two cover plates, and article supporting structures formed on at least one of the center structure and the cover plates are provided. At least two spanners are provided with first hinges for connecting one cover plate to one spanner, and the other cover plate to the other spanner so that the cover plates are pivotal with respect to the spanners, and second hinges for connecting the spanners to the center structure so that the spanners are pivotal with respect to the center structure. The center structure is mounted on a base and/or top of a housing so that it is pivotal with respect to the housing. The spanners, cover plates, and center structure may take a wide variety of forms.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a tool chest which comprises a main support housing; a center member slideably mounted in the main support housing; side members pivotally mounted to the main support housing; and means for supporting tools comprising part of the center member and each of the side members. The main support housing further includes a pair of support blocks which limit the downward vertical travel of the center member creating a storage area at the bottom of the chest.The slideable mount for the center member includes a cooperating groove and track. The track portion includes a spring biased section which is forced into the vertical path of the center member when the latter is raised above a certain height. It then provides a support ledge for holding the center member in its vertically disposed position, making the storage area accessible.The handle for carrying the chest includes cooperating handle sections disposed on the side members.

Abstract: A frame for a self-service sales display device is provided with pockets on each side of the frame. Guide members are provided on the entry side or wall of the frame and on the side or wall of the frame opposite the entry side for guiding the flat members into and out of the pockets in the frame. A cutout is provided through the entry wall into each pocket for ease in gripping the edge of a poster or flat member for removal from the frame. The frames have shaped pivots which extend into openings formed in surfaces of the display device such that the frame can be pivoted into a picture book position on the device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an article supporting assembly that is useful as a toolbox, for shelving, for article display purposes, and a wide variety of other purposes. The basic assembly includes a center plate, at least two spanners, each having first and second opposite edges, at least two cover plates, and article supporting structures formed on the center plate and the cover plates. Each of the spanners is hinged to the center plate generally along the first spanner edges, the cover plates are hinged together, and each cover plate is hinged to a spanner generally along the second edge of the spanner, so that the cover plates are pivotal from a first position generally parallel to the center plate (spaced the width of the spanner) to a second position generally perpendicular to the center plate. A casing preferably surrounds the center plate, with a handle formed on the casing.

Abstract: A rack for goods and/or sales packages of predetermined dimensions includes frames having shelves or spaces for accommodating the goods, these shelves or spaces being of such dimensions and restrictions that the goods can only be inserted and removed in one direction. The novel feature of the disclosure is that that space where the goods can be inserted and removed is provided with a projection which necessitates that the goods be inclined obliquely on insertion and removal. This side is provided with a movable part which in one position prevents, while in the other position permits such oblique inclination. The shelf or space is provided with a support or ridge which, when the movable part is moved to its second, release position, automatically allows the goods to incline, utilising the natural weight of the goods.

Abstract: A display device, particularly for small valuable articles such as pre-recorded tape cassettes, comprising two open ended transparent and/or apertured container parts which are movable relative to each other. The open ends of the container parts can be brought together to prevent removal of articles from the parts through the open ends, and the ends can be moved apart to permit insertion of articles into the parts. A lock is provided for locking the container parts together when their open ends have been brought together.

Abstract: A display device for articles such as audio cassettes and cartridges, the device having at least one vertically disposed wing-like member in the form of a frame with an opening through which the articles can be inserted into or removed from the frame, the frame being pivotally mounted about a first axis on an arm which itself is pivotable about a further axis parllel to the first axis, the first axis being an axis of a vertical pin on the arm, the further axis being an axis of a rod to which the arm is fixed, means being provided for locking the frame in relation to the arm so that the opening remains in the proximity of a blocking means said opening despite joints pivoting movement of the frame and the arm about the further axis, the frame being movable about the first axis so as to remove the opening from the proximity of the blocking means, only after release of the said locking means enables movement of the frame relative to the arm.