Abstract: A modular furniture system having planar vertical components having slots and/or tabs, and planar horizontal components having slots and/or tabs, wherein the vertical components and the horizontal components releasably and interlockingly mate with each other to form a plurality of different pieces of furniture.

Abstract: A storage shell includes a plurality of sidewalls to collectively define a chamber therebetween. A first sidewall defines a panel and a track. The panel defines an outer perimeter edge, an exterior surface, and holes extending through the panel. The track is coupled to the panel and includes a first rib and a second rib each extending from the exterior surface. The first rib is positioned inside the outer perimeter edge. The second rib is concentric with and shaped similarly to the first rib. The first rib and the second rib each separately border each one of the holes where each of the holes is formed between the first rib and the second rib. Related storage and organization systems, accessories and methods are also disclosed and provide additional advantages.

Abstract: A housing for a household appliance which comprises front and lateral edges on the upper side thereof. At least one securing link can be displaced on at least one of the edges between a position which is adjacent to the housing and a position which is at a distance from the housing.

Abstract: A modular furniture assembly comprising a base and a transverse member has a convenient magnetic coupling assembly. A miniature display kit can be used in advertising or in a retail setting to display the benefits and optional positions of modular furniture. The display kit can have the same or essentially the same features as the modular furniture assembly.

Abstract: A modular furniture assembly includes at least two modules positioned one next to each other. The modules interconnect to each other by using a quick acting fastener and wherein groups of the same module types can stack.

Abstract: A household appliance is provided that includes a first and a second housing which are disposed next to each other such that one sidewall faces another sidewall and which are attached to one another. A seal is elastically compressed between facing outer surfaces of the sidewalls. At least one shoulder that is rigidly connected to the outer surface is provided on each housing. The shoulders of the two housings face away from each other while being flush with one another in a direction that extends essentially perpendicular to the outer surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention is a component system for constructing the framework for cabinets of the type that are employed when building an outdoor kitchen. The components system consists of specially designed brackets used in conjunction with lightweight concrete side panels to construct the forms for the cabinets. The brackets have channels that attach to the corner edges of the concrete side panels and hold the side panels in place so that the top edges of the panels are accessible for attachment of back splashes and back bars. Brackets with more than one channel have support rods connecting their channels and holding them in spaced apart arrangement. Once the forms are constructed, their exterior surfaces can be finished in a variety of ways. The counter tops, wiring, plumbing, appliances and doors for the cabinets can then be installed to complete the cabinets and kitchen.

Abstract: A storage device includes a framework (100) comprising upper (102?, 104?, 106?) members and lower (102, 104, 106) members connected together in a spaced-apart relationship by a plurality of struts (108). The storage device further includes a container-supporting arrangement (210) slidably mounted within the framework, the container-supporting arrangement being moveable between a retracted position configured to store a supported container within the framework, and an extended position configured to position at least part of the supported container outside the framework.

Abstract: A cage assembly for supporting electronic modules includes first and second support positions for first and second electronic modules, a detector for reacting to the presence of the first electronic module in the first support position and a locking mechanism configured to lock the second electronic module in the second position, wherein the presence of the first electronic module in the first position blocks premature actuation to release the locking mechanism.

Abstract: A storage shell includes sidewalls and rails. The sidewalls each extend between two others of the sidewalls to collectively define a chamber therebetween. The sidewalls create a plurality of intersection lines each being defined along a boundary between two of the plurality of sidewalls. The plurality of are rails each coupled to and radially extends away from a different corresponding one of the plurality of intersection lines relative to a center of the storage shell. Each of the plurality of rails is formed with a Y-shaped cross-section. Related storage and organization systems, and methods are also disclosed and provide additional advantages.

Abstract: An imaging module includes a front case which is configured to mount a lens unit on a subject side, a rear case which is mounted to the front case and configured to seal an imaging substrate in an interior space between the rear case and the front case, and a bracket mounted to the rear case. The rear case is mounted to the front case with first screws which is screwed into screw fastening holes and first screw fastening through-holes, and the bracket is mounted to the rear case with second screws, which are screwed into the first screw fastening through-holes and second screw fastening through-holes and have a diameter larger than that of the first screws.

Abstract: A modular enclosure system for various types of equipment is provided. The modular enclosure system can be expanded to provide additional volume for equipment without removing or disconnecting equipment already installed in the enclosure. The system comprises a variety of components that may be configured and interconnected as necessary to provide the appropriate enclosure for a variety of equipment.

Abstract: A dowel assembly for a furniture system provides a fastener usable in assembling various components in a furniture system. The dowel may be employed to define the relationship between first and second components of the furniture system, such as the relationship between adjoining planar surfaces of adjacent furniture panels. The dowel is fitted with a cam such that the cam provides a non-uniform radius at the interface between the dowel and one of the components. Through selective positioning of the cam about the longitudinal axis of the dowel, the interface between components of the furniture system may be selectively adjusted to ensure flush alignment of contiguous surfaces.

Abstract: A modular furniture assembly includes: a base member having a frame assembly, a transverse member having a frame assembly, a foot configured to contact a support surface, and a mounting platform having a plurality of apertures therethrough. The mounting platform is configured to be mounted on the base member frame assembly and the transverse member frame assembly, thereby connecting the frame assemblies. The foot is selectively mounted on the mounting platform, such that the foot is configured to contact the support surface when the modular furniture assembly is in an upright configuration. The mounting platform connects the base and transverse member frame assemblies together and also acts as a platform for receiving a variety of different types of feet.

Abstract: A furniture system, method of assembling furniture for a work space, and a fastening apparatus for interconnecting furniture components include one or more fastening devices. Each fastening device includes a body that has a channel sized and configured to receive a first rail. Each fastening device also includes at least one of a connector assembly and an opening formed in the body for attaching the fastening device to at least one other furniture component. The connector assembly and the opening in the body are sized and configured so that the other furniture components are positioned such that at least one of their height and length extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the length of the first rail, such as a direction that is mostly perpendicular to the length of the first rail. Other embodiments of the fastening device may include variations in configurations to the connector assembly or body.

Abstract: The object is to provide a showcase having a connection device which can improve the workability in connection of adjacent showcases and can improve the appearance. The showcase has a connection device for connection of the show case with another adjacent showcase at one side of the lower retreating section of the front wall of the insulating wall, wherein the features are: the connection device includes a receiving metal fixed to the retreating section and a connecting metal extending over and mounted on the receiving metal and a receiving metal of another adjacent showcase; and the receiving metal has a mounting surface positioned on the front side of the retreating section and directed forward, and the mounting surface has a mounting hole formed for securing the connecting metal thereto.

Abstract: A line of kitchen and/or food service-type appliances that have decorative covers that are interchangeable. Each interchangeable cover may be a form fitting cover or a façade panel. The appliance units may be modified to change their appearance with interchangeable decorative covers, such that interchangeability and modification are made quick, easy and affordable. Preferably, the appliances are within their own modular reconfigurable appliance receptacle having an array of connectors to accommodate to hold a plurality of different appliance units. Each receptacle has a frame for holding various appliance units in different spatial configuration, generally horizontal and vertical, and connectors to quickly connect and/or disconnect the appliance units to the type of power utility necessary, such as gas for a stove, and electricity for a microwave oven.

Abstract: A corner joint coupling structure of aluminum extrusion cabinet includes a corner joint, a lengthwise horizontal bar, a widthwise horizontal bar, and a vertical bar. The corner joint forms tenon portions for coupling the lengthwise horizontal bar, the widthwise horizontal bar, and the vertical bar. The lengthwise horizontal bar forms therein an inner-threaded channel and the corner joint forms a through hole corresponding to the inner-threaded channel. A threaded fastening element is receivable through the through hole and is threadingly engageable with the inner-threaded channel. As such, assembling operation of two lateral side panel assemblies of the cabinet is made easy and effortless to allow general consumers to do the assembling by themselves in a noise-free manner.

Abstract: The systematic panel furniture includes panels and connectors. The panels include side panel, isolation panel, door panel, and drawer panel. A plurality of systematic holes is formed in the side panel. A plurality of front row mounting holes and back row mounting holes are formed in the isolation panel. The systematic holes include a plurality of front row systematic holes and back row systematic holes. Each hole spacing is 32n mm, and n is an integer number. The distance between the centers of the front row mounting holes in the isolation panel and the front edge of the isolation panel is w mm. The vertical size of the drawer panel is 32n?r mm. The vertical size of the door panel is 32 nk?r mm, where w is a positioning parameter value, n is an integral number, k is an integral number, and r is a tolerance value.

Abstract: A fixing mechanism for selectively fixing a first storage device and a second storage device includes a container member and a frame. The second storage device is a different size than the first storage device. The container member includes a bottom wall, a first sidewall positioned at a side of the bottom wall and a second sidewall positioned at the other side of the bottom wall. The sidewall forms a slide rail. The frame is positioned in the container member. The frame includes an engaging portion supporting the slide rail. The engaging portion is positioned in a first position for fixing the first storage device in a first state and positioned in a second position for fixing the second storage device in a second state.

Abstract: A storage device includes a framework (100) comprising upper (102?, 104?, 106?) members and lower (102, 104, 106) members connected together in a spaced-apart relationship by a plurality of struts (108). The storage device further includes a container-supporting arrangement (210) slidably mounted within the framework, the container-supporting arrangement being moveable between a retracted position configured to store a supported container within the framework, and an extended position configured to position at least part of the supported container outside the framework.

Abstract: A food refrigerator including a refrigerator compartment for storing therein kimchi, fruit, vegetables, greens, drinking water, wine, beer, etc., and an accessory storage compartment for storing therein a variety of accessories related to the use of the food stored in the refrigerator unit.

Abstract: A systemic cabinet is composed of multiple boards and multiple connecting pieces. Each board has multiple mortises defined at sides respectively to combine the corresponding connecting pieces with supporting strength by wedging to form a configuration of the systemic cabinet. The connecting pieces have multiple types in design variation to provide orientation-positioning efficiency and have supporting strength to make the composed systemic cabinet firm and stable. Therefore, once one board is worn out, only the worn board is replaced by detaching the connecting pieces to save other elements and to make the replacement easy and environmental for future repair.

Abstract: A filler assembly for spanning, filling, and concealing a gap between an installed metal cabinet and an adjacent wall, or adjacent cabinet is disclosed. The assembly includes a bracket and a filler strip and the filler strip is formed with a projecting tongue. The bracket includes a narrow channel sized to receive the tongue of the filler strip in a sliding relationship. The tongue of the filler strip can slide into the channel to different depths so that the tongue and bracket span and fill the gap.

Abstract: A modular integrated galley used for food preparation and storage in a passenger vehicle includes a mounting rack defining a plurality of openings or spaces and having a plurality of structural mounting points disposed within the spaces for receiving a plurality of individual galley modules. Each of the galley modules including a generally box-like outer shell having top, bottom, front, rear, and side walls. At least two of the galley modules having a different functional component contained within the outer shell that is selected from the group consisting of a beverage maker, a water dispensing unit, an oven, a refrigerator and a storage compartment. The modular integrated galley further including means for interconnecting adjacent galley modules including an elongate connecting rail defining an outer perimeter having at least two slots formed along the outer perimeter for receiving complimentary ribs on adjacent galley modules.

Abstract: An interlocking structural element is disclosed for the construction of cabinets and enclosures, including modular cabinets and enclosures. Four equal lengths of the interlocking structural element can be used in conjunction with simple flat rectangular panels to fabricate a single enclosure. Additional lengths may be used to fabricate an enclosure with multiple compartments. The interlocking structural element may be fabricated by extruding metal or other material such as plastic. The element incorporates slots for easy mounting of shelves, printed circuit boards or other objects within the enclosure.

Abstract: An antenna support, including a top transit case stacked upon a bottom transit case and an antenna mounting surface stacked upon the top transit case. The bottom transit case, the top transit case and the antenna mounting surface retained by a plurality of turnbuckle(s), each of the turnbuckle(s) coupling between a respective attachment point of the bottom transit case and the antenna mounting surface. A length of the turnbuckle(s) adjustable to clamp the top transit case against the bottom transit case and the antenna mounting surface against the top transit case.

Abstract: A storage system includes a shell having a plurality of walls and a plurality of rails. The plurality of walls are coupled to one another to form a storage chamber therebetween and to define a plurality of intersection edges. Each of the plurality of intersection edges is formed at a corresponding boundary of two adjacent ones of the plurality of walls. The plurality of rails each extend outwardly from a corresponding one of the plurality of intersection edges with an angled orientation relative to each of the two adjacent ones of the plurality of walls. A cross-sectional thickness of each of the plurality of rails increases as each of the plurality of rails extends away from one of the plurality of intersection edges. Related storage and organization systems, pillows, accessories and methods are also disclosed and provide additional advantages.

Abstract: A storage assembly of a type including at least two modules which can be solidly connected to one another. Each of said modules is equipped with structure for accessing at least one storage space, a closure mechanism and a mechanism for solidly connecting the modules to one another. The at least one module includes structure for locking the mechanism for solidly connecting the modules to one another and the closure mechanism for closing off access to at least one module.

Abstract: A cabinet includes a first and a second sub-cabinet having a first and a second inner wall, respectively. The sub-cabinets are fixed to each other so that the inner walls face each other with a gap of a specific distance therebetween. A first and a second rib are laid on the first and second inner walls, respectively. The first and second ribs have an almost same shape as the outer shape of the first and second sub-cabinets, respectively. The first rib is placed outside the second rib at least in a specific direction among upper, lower, left and right directions of the sub-cabinets. The first and second ribs have a height in the specific direction, the height being greater than at least a half of the specific distance.

Abstract: A front panel, a pair of side panels, a top panel, and a bottom panel connect to form a cabinet. Optionally, the cabinet includes a rear panel. Front panel includes a pair of master keyways and a pair of grooves. Each of side panels has a side key, a pair of side keyways, and a side notch. Each side key connects with one master keyway. Top panel includes a pair of top keys and a top extender. Each top key connects with one side keyway and top extender connects with one groove. Bottom panel includes a pair of bottom keys and a bottom extender. Each bottom key connects with one side keyway and the bottom extender connects with the other groove.

Abstract: A blow-molded carrying chest which includes an integrally molded frame with a top frame member slideably engaged with the left and right frame members. The frame includes a base frame member, and right and left frame members integrally molded to the base frame member. A top frame member is slideably engaged with the right and left frame members to secure the top frame member and assemble the carrying chest without requiring any fasteners. Below the top frame member is a plurality of drawers which are locked by hinged doors on the right and left frame members that prevent the plurality of drawers from sliding when the carrying chest is in transport.

Abstract: A storage shell includes a plurality of sidewalls to collectively define a chamber therebetween. A first sidewall defines a panel and a track. The panel defines an outer perimeter edge, an exterior surface, and holes extending through the panel. The track is coupled to the panel and includes a first rib and a second rib each extending from the exterior surface. The first rib is positioned inside the outer perimeter edge. The second rib is concentric with and shaped similarly to the first rib. The first rib and the second rib each separately border each one of the holes where each of the holes is formed between the first rib and the second rib. Related storage and organization systems, accessories and methods are also disclosed and provide additional advantages.

Abstract: A storage shell includes sidewalls and rails. The sidewalls each extend between two others of the sidewalls to collectively define a chamber therebetween. The sidewalls create a plurality of intersection lines each being defined along a boundary between two of the plurality of sidewalls. The plurality of are rails each coupled to and radially extends away from a different corresponding one of the plurality of intersection lines relative to a center of the storage shell. Each of the plurality of rails is formed with a Y-shaped cross-section. Related storage and organization systems, and methods are also disclosed and provide additional advantages.

Abstract: A mobile computer security cart that includes a cabinet, a platform and an upright, The cabinet includes at least one shelf. The platform is coupled to the cabinet and has a top surface including an uncovered substantially planar surface. The upright is coupled to the platform and is configured to accommodate at least one display. The cart has an assembled configuration in which the platform rests on the top of the cabinet and the upright is coupled to the platform. The cart has a disassembled configuration wherein the upright is positioned adjacent to the front, rear or sides of the cabinet while the platform is positioned adjacent to the top or bottom of the cabinet.

Abstract: Illuminated display case for collectibles that can simulate the look and feel of a collectible's theme. The display case can be modular in design, such that one case can serve as the basis for the joining of additional case modules to form a larger illuminated display. Through the use of a specialized alignment structure, display cases can be lined up one next to the other to form a continuous track around a room.

Abstract: A modular storage furniture system is provided. The furniture system includes at least one cabinet or shelf, at least one interchangeable surface panel, and a support structure. Cabinet side panels are provided with one or more rows of vertically spaced fastening notches that can receive a range of components including, but not limited to, horizontal support rails, cabinet door hinges, cabinet drawer slides, and internal cabinet shelves. The interchangeable surface panels can be removably attached to any side of the cabinet by way of fasteners, connectors, hooks, magnets, or a channel system. The support structure includes at least two vertical fastening posts, with a plurality of notches provided at intervals along the length of each fastening post. A cabinet or shelf can be removably attached to the support structure by inserting hooks provided on the cabinet sides or shelf brackets into the notches. All system components can be dismantled to provide a generally flat and compact shape for easy shipping.

Abstract: A self-tightening device for fastening two structures together includes a female component and a male component where the female component is capable of receiving the male component. The female component includes a moveable member, an energy storing mechanism and a retaining mechanism. The movable member is movable between an unlocked position and a locked position. The energy storing mechanism has stored energy for causing the moveable member to move from the unlocked to locked position when the energy in the energy-storing mechanism is released. The retaining mechanism holds the energy-storing mechanism in the stored-energy state until the retaining mechanism is released.

Abstract: A combined panel furniture comprises longitudinal (2,3) and transverse boards assembled vertically, wherein said longitudinal (2,3) and said transverse (1,4) boards are made from plastic composite boards, reinforce frames (22) are disposed near the edges; The lower edges or upper edges of the longitudinal boards (2,3) are connected with the side edges of the transverse boards (1,4) by the reinforce frames (22) in the bevel direction at side edges. The longitudinal boards (2,3) and transverse boards (1,4) are connected fixedly by the two reinforce frames that are connected with each other by clamping or locking in the bevel direction at side edges.

Abstract: Ready-to-assemble furniture requiring no tools for assembly includes horizontal and vertical members arranged in an interlocking configuration and a back member fastened to the horizontal and vertical members. The furniture assembly system may be configured with one or more cubes and may be free-standing or hung on a wall. Containers may be provided sized to fit with the cubes and one or more furniture assembly systems may be attached together.

Abstract: A sectional cabinet is assembled from a bottom, a top, a rear wall, a left, and a right wall. The bottom wall is provided on an upper side along rear, left, and right sides with a groove each for the lower sides of the rear, left, and right walls to insert therein, and the top wall is provided on a lower side along rear, left, and right sides with a groove each for the upper sides of the rear, left, and right walls to insert therein. Locating dowels are extended into dowel holes provided on the rear, left, and right sides of the bottom and top walls, as well as through holes provided on lower and upper sides of the rear, left, and right walls, so as to secure the rear, left, and right walls to the bottom and top walls. No tools are needed in assembling the sectional cabinet.

Abstract: A cabinet is mounted on a vertical wall and comprises four panels connected by four connectors to form corners. Each connector has a finger element inserted into a slot near a corner in horizontal panels and a connector member inserted into a slot near a corner in an adjacent vertical panel. There is a pair of spaced slots in each horizontal panel, one slot near each opposed end of the horizontal panel.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a carrying structure for furniture, especially for kitchen furniture or the like, comprising a plurality of modular elements featuring at least two uprights and at least one crosspiece associated with said uprights by placing temporary fastening means in between, the modular elements being associated with each other in a removable way so as to delimit at least one housing compartment for kitchen equipment or the like, and to support at least one substantially horizontal supporting and/or work top.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular system for realising furnishing elements characterised in that it comprised a plurality of different kind of modular elements, each kind of modular element providing at least a base module (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80) and an upper cover element (11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61, 71, 81), said base module (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80) being provided above with a fixed joint coupling element, coupling with a corresponding fixed joint coupling element provided under the same base module or the upper cover element, said different king of modular elements providing at least straight modular elements (10; 20), 45° bent modular elements (30; 40), and modular elements with a round fixed joint (70; 80).

Abstract: A connector for plates, particularly for shelves or trays, includes a mounting member which is insertable into a recess of a first part, wherein a fastening member for a second part is insertable into the mounting member approximately in axial direction. A bolt or the like which is rotatable between a release position and a locking position is mounted in the mounting member, wherein a support member is provided between the bolt and the wall of the mounting member on the circumference of the bolt, and wherein the bolt and/or the support member have for pressing against each other a particularly arc-shaped thickened portion or at least a partially eccentric configuration.

Abstract: A fastening mechanism for fixing a PCI bracket having a fixing piece in a casing is provided. The fastening mechanism includes a first mating member and a second mating member. The first mating member is fixed to the casing and includes a carrying piece for carrying the fixing piece and a fastening piece bending toward one end of the carrying piece. The second mating member includes a pressing piece for pressing the fixing piece, a first clipping piece bending toward one end of the pressing piece and pivotally connecting with the casing, and a second clipping piece bending toward another end of the pressing piece and corresponding in position to the fastening piece. The second mating member is rotated to combine with the first mating member, thereby securing the fixing piece in place horizontally and vertically.

Abstract: A device and method for forming an indented female connector where the dimension of the indented female connector provides for removing a male molding component without damaging a set of internal ribs formed inside the female connector. A structure comprising an indented female blow-molded connector having a first wall having a top surface and a thickness, with the first wall surrounding an opening. At least one inner wall extends substantially perpendicular to the first wall and borders the opening. At least one rib is formed in the inner wall. A bottom wall is joined to the inner wall and the distance from the rib to the top surface is greater than the thickness of the first wall. The structure further comprising a male connector having a contact edge that, when positioned inside the indented female blow-molded connector, engage the at least one rib, such that the male connector and indented female blow-molded connector are releaseably joinable with one another.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a refrigerator and/or freezer with at least one interconnecting element extending between two compartments of the appliance, wherein one or more holding members are provided, which are connected with the inner container of the appliance and on which the interconnecting element is arranged such that the holding member at least partly extends between the inner container and the interconnecting element.

Abstract: A coupling mechanism includes column-shaped plugs having engagement grooves, cylindrical sockets movable to and from the plugs in the axial direction, slip-proof members which are engaged with the engagement grooves of the plugs to prevent the plugs from slipping out of the sockets and sliding cylinders slidably fitted to the outside of the sockets in the axial direction of the plugs to enable the slip-proof members to engage with the engagement grooves. In operation, first spring members always urge the sliding cylinders in a direction to engage the slip-proof members with the engagement grooves. When cams of cam mechanisms rotates, the sliding cylinders are moved in opposition to the urging of the first spring members, so that the connection between the display units is released.

Abstract: Attachments to affix panel covers, with snap together latches and/or catches to elements such as rods or panels and thereby attaching the rods and/or panels to each other to form structures.