Abstract: Modular cabinetry is provided comprising a plurality of interchangeably stackable cabinet units and at least one coupling member for restricting relative shifting of adjacent stacked units. Each cabinet unit includes at least one upwardly projecting top flange and at least one downwardly projecting bottom flange such that adjacent stacked units present a set of cooperating flanges comprising a bottom flange of the upper unit and a top flange of the lower unit. The coupling member includes a pair of oppositely facing grooves for receiving the set of flanges when the member is interposed between stacked units.

Abstract: In order to couple and fix a first chassis and a second chassis, the first chassis is positioned relative to the second chassis. Then, coupling members are inserted into pairs of first and second coupling grooves, respectively. The first chassis has the first coupling grooves provided in upper portions of the first chassis and extending from a front wall along side walls, respectively, and the second chassis having second coupling grooves provided in lower portions of the second chassis and extending from a front wall along side walls, respectively. Finally, the coupling members are fixed to both of the first chassis and the second chassis.

Abstract: A stackable modular cabinet having modular, interlocking side units which allow cabinet dimensions to be tailored both vertically and laterally to user needs while also providing the strength and stability to support heavy equipment such as electronic subassemblies. Each side unit has a pair of mating flanges with apertures for receiving and retaining fastening pins that interlock to the fastening pins of a different side unit when the respective flanges of the two side units mate. The interlocked fastening pin structure forms unified rods which extend the full height of the cabinet and which cooperates with the intervening side unit flanges. Each side unit further has re-enforced, double-sided bracket structures at opposing ends which, in combination with the pin structure, provides an unusual amount of strength to the modular cabinet.

Abstract: A fastener assembly adapted for use with furniture components. The fastener assembly includes a generally tubular insert having two ends and threads on both its exterior and interior surfaces. The exterior threads of the insert engage a body, such as a planar panel, through which the insert extends. The insert is installed in the body whereby the interior threads of the insert are accessible from both ends of the insert. Threaded fasteners may then be attached to both ends of the insert to thereby secure objects to the body in which the insert has been installed. The threaded fasteners which may be used with the inserts include common bolts as well as grooved dowels which are enageable with a camming device.

Abstract: A file holder for holding a plurality of file folders, wherein a support surface and a plurality of perpendicularly extending side panels have a hemmed support edge and a hemmed panel edges, respectively. The hemmed support edge and the hemmed panel edges provide structural strength to the file holder while providing a file opening which has increased space for the easy insertion and extraction of file folder and a file holder with relatively smooth surfaces that do not catch or tear the file folders. The file holder also has a plurality of dividers which are secured to the support surface and a back wall and which provide additional structural support when a file holder is stacked on another file holder or other shelving. The file holders are constructed with attachment holes and nesting members so that multiple file holders can be stacked on one another. The support surface may also include a file retainer that is substantially perpendicular to the front edge of the file folder.

Abstract: To provide an electronic equipment mounting device having flexibility in the mounting direction, the device is provided with a mounting jig on which a plurality of tongues are formed and a housing whose flat faces having different areas have slits in them, the tongues being inserted into the slits in a detachable manner. The mounting jig is mounted on, for example, the surface of a wall, and then the housing is coupled to the mounting jig by selectively using one of its side faces.

Abstract: A system for interlocking various computer peripheral enclosures to prevent them from falling off of desk tops or off of each other, to compactly organize them to save space and prevent disconnection or tangling of their connecting wires, to more easily and securely move them from one location to another, and to provide an attractive interlocking arrangement. L-shaped brackets are secured to the enclosures or housings, preferably at the enclosure bases, and extending up their sides. Interlocking devices have snap-in members at each end thereof. One member snaps into an opening in a bracket of one enclosure unit and another member snaps into an opening in a bracket of another enclosure unit, thereby the two units are securely held together in a side-by-side or one-on-top-of-the-other arrangement. Insertion of a narrow tool into an opening in the bracket allows for easy unsnapping or disconnect.

Abstract: An effective connector mechanism is described which allows modules (10, 12) to be easily and reliably connected and disconnected. This connector mechanism includes a coordinated arrangement of guide plates (28, 54) featuring mating guide rails (56) and U-shaped channels (32) along with matched sets of tapered pins (38, 40) with tapered slots (58, 59). The pins and slots are "tapered" in the sense that the pins have a slanted surface (52) on the shank (44) directly underneath the head (42) which urges the guide plate surface adjoining the slot downward after engagement and the slots have a slanted edge (66) at their closed end (62) which maintains contact with the pin after engagement. When mated together, the rails, U-shaped channels, pins and slots lock the modules into engagement in virtually every direction.

Abstract: Construction member panels have an array of engaging elements and cooperating receiving spaces, such as dovetails and dovetail shaped keyways. The engaging elements are relatively closely spaced such that a pair of such panels can be meshed together, and will be locked against motion in two directions. The construction member panels can be used alone, with one planar member being fixed to a support and the other to an item to be supported, or they can be connected to each other to form units, such as L-shaped units, U-shaped units, or rectangular parallelepiped boxes. Shapes other than dovetails can also be used.Specially located engaging elements along the length of construction members, or the sides of the units made therefrom allow mated construction members to be translated relative to each other as desired, even if one construction member is mated with and bridges across two facing construction members, thus exhibiting translational symmetry.

Abstract: One or a pair of aligned dovetail grooves secure various shelves to supports depending upon whether the shelf is an upper or lower unit. Vertical supports have male dovetail projections formed on each end for mating with a groove. A wedge projection is formed on the support end adjacent to the male dovetail projection for wedging against the shelf in interference fit when the male and female elements are assembled. Various embodiments for the wedge projection are disclosed. The supports have a width less than that of the shelves so that the dovetail joints are only visible from the shelving rear. The wedge projections are sufficiently small so as to not be observable from the shelving front. A particular shelf construction employs upper and lower shelves each comprising a dual construction of an upper and lower member. A triangular brace is secured to the lowermost shelf for support when the shelving is hung on a wall.

Abstract: A connecting mechanism for connecting a functional part of a mobile unit to a basic unit. The mobile unit consists of a mobile bottom part provided with compression springs on which the functional part rests. The functional part is provided with connecting elements which can cooperate with connecting elements on the basic unit with the compression springs compressed. The connecting elements are formed by a hook and a roller which form an arcuate contact interface at a lower portion of the units, and by confronting vertical contact surfaces at the top of the units.

Abstract: A modular system and a method of creating a modular system comprising a substantially rigid frame and a plurality of modules mounted at predetermined locations on the frame by means of kinematic couplings. The frame includes a main beam in the form of a spine, and a plurality of transversely extending bulkheads. The method includes creating a model of the system using rigid bodies and thereafter providing the frame and modules and securing them kinematically. The kinematic couplings comprise three pairs of aligning elements, each in the form of a male element and a contact element. The contact elements may take the form of grooves, tetrahedral depressions, or flat surfaces.

Abstract: An effective connector mechanism is described which allows modules to be easily and reliably connected and disconnected. This connector mechanism includes a coordinated arrangement of guide plates featuring mating guide rails and U-shaped channels along with matched sets of tapered pins with tapered slots as well as a spring biased latching mechanism. When mated together, the rails, U-shaped channels, pins and slots lock the modules into engagement in every direction except the forward direction. To prevent forward disengagement, a spring biased latching assembly is provided. This latching assembly features two symmetrically operating latch handles which are each pivotally connected to a T-shaped pawl. When the latch handle is open, the T-shaped pawl rests at the bottom of a ramped runner cut into the walls one module's U-shaped guide channel.

Abstract: Legs for a utility tub each have an upper end portion including a mounting surface disposed in a region of an interior corner of the leg. Pockets are disposed adjacent a bottom wall of the utility tub. Fasteners may be used to mount each of the mounting surfaces in one of the pockets. The L-shape of each leg is formed by two leg sections that converge to form a corner of the leg. Each of the leg sections has an outer peripheral edge at the upper end portion that is inwardly tapered at an angle of about 5.degree. from a vertical axis. A slot at the corner of each leg forms an inner peripheral edge on each leg section. Each inner peripheral edge has a taper that extends inwardly at an angle of about 5.degree. from a vertical axis.

Abstract: One or a pair of aligned dovetail grooves secure various shelves to supports depending upon whether the shelf is an upper or lower unit. Vertical supports have male dovetail projections formed on each end for mating with a groove. A wedge projection is formed on the support end adjacent to the male dovetail projection for wedging against the shelf in interference fit when the male and female elements are assembled. Various embodiments for the wedge projection are disclosed. The supports have a width less than that of the shelves so that the dovetail joints are only visible from the shelving rear. The wedge projections are sufficiently small so as to not be observable from the shelving front. A particular shelf construction employs upper and lower shelves each comprising a dual construction of an upper and lower member. A triangular brace is secured to the lowermost shelf for support when the shelving is hung on a wall.

Abstract: A supporting box is provided which includes a unit box having at least one or a pair of drawers. In a face-to-face assembly, a first unit box can be joined with a second unit box by the engagement between a plurality of projecting ribs and projected grooves of a partitioning plate and opposing side plates of the first unit box and a plurality of corresponding projected grooves and projecting ribs of the second unit box. In a face-to-back assembly, a first unit box can be joined with a second unit box by the engagement between a plurality of projecting ribs and projected grooves of the first unit box and a plurality of corresponding recessed grooves of the second unit box. The supporting box can be readily configured with any number of unit boxes to meet different requirements.

Abstract: The modular furniture system, particularly for offices, comprises at least one column-like upright element having a vertically elongate body and a plurality of fixtures which can be coupled selectively to the two ends and to the body of the upright to form a furniture arrangement. The vertical positions of the fixtures coupled to the body of tile upright can be adjusted continuously to achieve different heights for components such as work surfaces, shelves, suspended units, screens, lighting equipment and the like. The upright is self-supporting and permits multiple connection of fixtures which are independent of one another.

Abstract: A decorative cremation urn display pedestal comprises a lower base configured into a generally box-like structure and including four generally vertical side walls having abutting adjacent side edges, and a generally horizontal cremation urn-supporting top wall supported atop the side walls. A pair of shelf-supporting walls extend upwardly from the top wall and have abutting adjacent side edges, with each wall of the pair being generally parallel to a respective base side wall thereunder. At least one generally horizontal cremation urn-supporting shelf extends horizontally outward from the pair of shelf-supporting walls. The shelf corresponds in size and shape to the base top wall and is cantilevered horizontally outward from the pair of shelf-supporting walls by having a free unsupported corner positioned above a respective corner of the base top wall.

Abstract: A modular easily assembled cabinet system includes components in kit form including generally rectangular base, top, side and back members, and four elongated corner post or upright members. The corner post members each define an external longitudinal corner and internally facing longitudinal channels. The opposite ends of each post member define connector ends having transverse recesses adapted to receive tongue portions of connector sites formed on each corner of the base and top members. During assembly, vertical lateral edges of the side members are received within channels in the corner posts, and upper and lower edges are inserted into channels formed in the base and top members. Fasteners releasably secure the connector site tongues within the corner post recesses. A door may be hinged between the base and top members. The base, top and door may be formed of blow molded plastic, with the base and top members being configured to enable nesting of cabinets in vertically stacked relation.

Abstract: A computer casing including an upper frame having two downwardly depending legs one at a side thereof, a lower frame having two upwardly extending lugs one at a side thereof, a front frame secured between front ends of the upper frame and the lower frame, a rear frame fitted between rear ends of the upper frame and the lower frame, an upper board adapted to engage with a top of the upper frame, and a pair of side covers each engaged with one side of the casing, whereby a plurality of similar computer casings can be conveniently connected together so as to allow for an expansion of its internal space to be readily accommodated.

Abstract: A connecting fitting or brace for fixing a rail of a drawer to a rear wall of the drawer includes a plate-like supporting component constructed on or to be fixed to the rear wall. A rear end of the rail is connected to a fixing component. The supporting component has an open slot in which the fixing component can be hung. The fixing component has a sprung hook which snaps in behind an edge of the supporting component.

Abstract: A CD bank including a rectangular casing having an upper portion and a lower portion engaged with the upper portion, the lower portion being formed at a lower edge with pairs of ears, each pair of the ears being provided with two opposite protuberances, a plurality of holders pivotally connected with a lower edge of the lower portion, each of the holders being symmetric in structure at both sides thereof and being formed with a through hole adapted to be fitted between the protuberances of a respective pair of the ears, each side of the holder being formed with a half-round recess of a diameter slightly longer than that of an compact disk, an opening at a central portion of the holder for facilitating removal of a compact disk, a plurality of retaining lugs suspending above the half-round recess and spaced around a periphery thereof and having a beveled edge facing inwards, a plurality of triangular projections spaced around the periphery and having a beveled edge facing outwards, a projection at a top of the

Abstract: An earthquake and severe weather resistant, fail-safe building block and construction method for fabricating the blocks and structures therefrom. The blocks are hollow and include at least two subassemblies joined by interconnecting webs with provisions for single subassemblies to square off wall edges. Each subassembly includes upper and lower frames joined together by a plurality of structural columns perpendicular to the planes of the upper and lower frames. The upper and lower frames are dimensioned to form interfitting male and female receptacles that permit the blocks to be interconnected so that an assembly of blocks with structural integrity may be created by snapping together courses of blocks with each course staggered relative to the adjacent course.

Abstract: A compact disk storage cabinet adapted for use in association with single and double compact disk cases, the apparatus comprises an outer shell including a rear wall, two side walls, a roof, a floor and a hingedly attached door, a central shaft being formed in a cylindrical configuration with an upper end affixed to the roof and a lower end affixed to the floor; and a plurality of compact disk carrier racks each comprising a vertical member and a plurality of horizontal arms, each vertical member including side walls, each horizontal arm having an upper surface and a lower surface, each arm including side walls extending above and below the upper and lower surfaces, the lower surface, upper surface and vertical member between adjacent arms defining individual compact disk carrier units, each vertical member including at least one hinge extending therefrom, the hinges adapted to be coupled to the central shaft of the apparatus, the racks being positioned in a circumferential orientation around the central shaf

Abstract: A multi-media storage container assembled from electrically non-conducting materials and including an elongated rectilinear outer sleeve, or case, that defines a cavity in which a partitionable insert assembly, or drawer, resides to receive and securely store different types and sizes of computer data media in a dust-free, static-free environment. A plurality of columnar supports are located within the cavity and adjacent side panels to enhance the structural rigidity of the outer sleeve. The columnar supports extend through the outer sleeve to enable interconnection of the columnar supports of a first outer sleeve to those of, at least, a second outer sleeve, thereby enabling the creation of virtually, continuous column supports to enhance the stackability of storage containers. A plurality of tracks releasably couples to the columnar supports to provide a smooth sliding surface for the insert assembly.

Abstract: In order to couple and fix a first chassis and a second chassis, the first chassis is positioned relative to the second chassis. Then, coupling members are inserted into pairs of first and second coupling grooves, respectively. The first chassis has the first coupling grooves provided in upper portions of the first chassis and extending from a front wall along side walls, respectively, and the second chassis having second coupling grooves provided in lower portions of the second chassis and extending from a front wall along side walls, respectively. Finally, the coupling members are fixed to both of the first chassis and the second chassis.

Abstract: A storage cabinet for storing articles therein includes a stand having a base portion, and an upright pole extending upwardly along a longitudinal axis from the base portion. A housing of the storage cabinet has a top wall, a bottom wall in spaced and parallel relation to the top wall, and side walls interconnecting the bottom and top walls together. The side walls define a plurality of storage compartments for receiving articles therein. The bottom wall has an axial bore for receiving a thrust bearing mounted on the pole of the stand for rotatably mounting the housing on the pole about the axis. A plurality of doors, one for each compartment, are selectively movable between an open position in which the compartments can be accessed, and a closed position in which the doors block the openings into the compartments.

Abstract: A multi-media storage container assembled from electrically nonconducting materials and including an elongated rectilinear outer sleeve, or case, that defines a cavity in which a partitionable insert, or drawer, resides to receive and securely store different types and sizes of computer data media in a dust-free, static-free environment. A plurality of columnar supports are located within the cavity and adjacent side panels to enhance the structural rigidity of the outer sleeve. The columnar supports extend through the outer sleeve to enable interconnection of the columnar supports of a first outer sleeve to those of, at least, a second outer sleeve, thereby enabling the creation of virtually, continuous column supports to enhance the stackability of storage containers. A base plate rests in the bottom of the cavity adjacent to a bottom panel of the outer sleeve and releasably latches to each columnar support to structurally unite the columnar supports and provide increased structural strength.

Abstract: The invention provides the peripheral edge portions of rigid sheet-like panels with locking edges arranged for mating, snap-fit locking engagement by panel connector members, whereby a plurality of panels may be connected together to form building structures such as doll houses, children's play houses, utility sheds and the like.

Abstract: A file holder for holding a plurality of file folders, wherein a support surface and a plurality of perpendicularly extending side panels have a hemmed support edge and a hemmed panel edges, respectively. The hemmed support edge and the hemmed panel edges provide structural strength to the file holder while providing a file opening which has increased space for the easy insertion and extraction of file folder and a file holder with relatively smooth surfaces that do not catch or tear the file folders. The file holder also has a plurality of dividers which are secured to the support surface and a back wall and which provide additional structural support when a file holder is stacked on another file holder or other shelving. The file holders are constructed with attachment holes and nesting members so that multiple file holders can be stacked on one another.

Abstract: A desk assembly (10) is disclosed comprising first and second pedestal units (12, 14), each comprising first and second side panels (18,20), first and second edge panels (30,32), and a frontward panel (22), with corner posts (34,36) formed interposed between the edge and side panels, and the side and frontward panels. The pedestals are integrally formed as a coplanar form with elastomeric hinges (42, 44, 46, and 48) formed to connect the corner posts to the edge, side, and frontward panels. The pedestal units are reconfigured from the flat manufactured form into a box form by pivotal movement of the side and edge panels, facilitated by the elastomeric hinges. The pedestal units further include a back panel (28) that attaches to back surfaces of the edge panels (30,32) to connect the edge panels together and to maintain the pedestal unit in its box form.

Abstract: A furniture fitting for connecting parts of an article of furniture includes a dowel to be inserted into a hole in one furniture part and an expansion member movable relative to the dowel between a relaxed position, enabling the dowel to be inserted into the hole, and an expanded position, enabling the dowel to be locked in the hole. A holding member is mounted with respect to the expansion member for rotatable movement relative to the dowel to actuate the expansion member to move to or from the expanded position thereof upon such rotatable movement relative to the dowel. The holding member is to be connected to another furniture part.

Abstract: A locker door retrofit assembly is disclosed which is adapted for replacing door assemblies on metallic or other lockers with a plastic door assembly. The locker door retrofit assembly may include a plastic jamb hinge that covers the existing hinge and a plastic jamb lock that receives a plastic door assembly when in a closed orientation.

Abstract: A computer machine module with one, or several, coupling-faces thereof adapted for selective coupling to another like computer machine module, these modules to be coupled to one another by a planar coupling "bridge-structure" to be inserted between opposed faces of the modules, this coupling "bridge-structure" having on each side an array of catches formed to engage an array of hooks on each coupling face when the modules are juxtaposed and when the coupling "bridge-structure" is inserted downwardly between the modules and shifted horizontally, with mating electrical connectors on the opposed module faces also being intercoupled by such juxtaposition.

Abstract: A two-piece television receiver console which has a mounting assembly that attaches a television receiver to a cabinet base. The mounting assembly includes a plurality of studs that extend through corresponding holes in the beznet of the receiver. The mounting assembly also contains spring loaded plates that capture the studs and attach the beznet to the cabinet base. A pair of brackets may further secure the rear wall of the receiver to the cabinet.

Abstract: A deposit container useful for many kinds of purposes such as a roof box for a motor car, a ski box, a deposit container for boats, buses, caravans, motor-houses and snow sleighs which is mountable and dismountable. The deposit container includes several small units, namely four box parts which include two identical or nearly identical lid box halves and two identical or nearly identical bottom box halves. These halves can quickly and easily be interconnected to form a lid box and a bottom box, respectively. The deposit container has standard fittings for hinges and locks so that the deposit container can be easily opened and/or secured in a closed position. The lid box halves and the bottom box halves are formed so that when the box is dismounted, the parts can be stacked into each other and stored in a compact state.

Abstract: A snap bar connects containers for storing and transporting multiple compact discs and other thin, flat objects. The multiple disc apparatus has multiple identical containers that are connected together by snap bars to form a stack configuration. Each container has a four-sided tray. Connected to a first end is an end cap that is hinged to the first side. A snap bar with an outward opening receiver is connected to the base of the tray. Two containers are connected by inserting the end cap of a first container into the snap bar of a second container. Tabs on the cap engage apertures in the snap bar, establishing a strong connection. The cap hinge then becomes the container hinge. Once connected the base of each container works as a cover for the underlying container. The compact discs or other flat objects can be reached by lifting the container above to the container where the object of interest is located.

Abstract: A diskdrive case including a top cover shell having two longitudinal sliding grooves and a rear opening, a bottom cover shell having two longitudinal sliding tracks and a rear opening, a first locating plate fastened to the rear opening of the top cover shell to hold a plurality of arched metal contact spring leaves, and a second locating plate fastened to the rear opening of the bottom cover shell to hold a plurality of curved metal contact spring leaves, wherein by engaging the longitudinal sliding tracks of one diskdrive case with the the longitudinal sliding grooves of another, a plurality of diskdrive cases can be connected in a stack; the arched contact metal spring leaves of one diskdrive case are respectively disposed in contact with the curved contact metal spring leaves of another when a plurality of diskdrive cases are connected in a stack.

Abstract: An elongated upright rectangular frame surrounds a backboard having a front surface overlaid by a coextensive section of fabric material is provided with a monofilament strand tautly stretched across the fabric and backboard front and back surface from opposing sides thereof defining a series of longitudinally spaced parallel runs of the strand on the visable portion of the backboard for supporting a plurality of jewelry pieces when placed thereon. The frame further includes a plurality of shelves supported by vertically spaced pairs of knobs on the inner surfaces of opposite side panels of the frame. A shelf and drawer unit is similarly removably supported by pairs of knobs in which the drawers may be separately removed from the unit or the entire unit removed from the frame. Additionally, a series of horizontally inwardly projecting dowel-like rods support necklaces and the like.

Abstract: A switchboard or a display board for an electric monitoring and control system is comprised of at least two modular elements, the modular elements having visible sides of the same regular contour or of a multiple of said regular contour, the visible sides of the modular elements abutting each other to form a continuous pattern constituting a visible side of the switchboard or display board. Each modular element comprises a surface element forming the visible side and side walls projecting backwards from the surface element, the surface element having edge portions projecting outwards of the side wall and forming a peripheral region, the edge portions having outer edges with mating tongue and groove profiles whereby abutting surface elements of the modular elements may be plugged together while leaving gaps between adjacent ones of the side walls below the projecting edge portions, and the side walls being formed with undercut locking grooves.

Abstract: A movable fastener that permits, among other things, the interlocking of 3.5 inch flexible disk cartridges or "floppy disks." The fastener can project from the flexible disk cartridge when desired to fasten to another flexible disk cartridge. The fastener can be placed anywhere within the flexible disk cartridge where it will not interfere with the magnetic media, the shutter, the write protect hole and tab, the disk size indicator, or any other feature integral to the proper functioning of the flexible disk cartridge. Mortise and tenon, interference, and friction fit type fastener configurations are disclosed.

Abstract: A modular furniture system is shown which features a series of panels which can be manufactured and shipped in a knock-down condition. Various connecting accessories provide improved wire management capabilities and allow a variety of modular configurations to be assembled from a small number of component parts. An improved connector allows vertical support panels of adjacently arranged modules in the system to be connected without requiring holes to be drilled in the exposed edges thereof.

Abstract: A front-loading interlocking modular merchandising display has a bin having front, rear and side surfaces, the front surface having an opening therein, the side and rear surfaces having at least one vertical groove on each of the surfaces, and a rail for sliding engagement within the at least one vertical groove, the rail having, in cross-section, opposed ends wider than a middle section of the cross-section, wherein each of the at least one vertical groove has a front aperture and a recessed cavity behind the aperture, the recessed cavity wider in cross-section than the front aperture, the rail for interlocking mating engagement of two of the bins when the bins are adjacent.

Abstract: A software disk holder holds in a coupled state a plurality of software disk cases each having a case body and a lid such that the lid of each case can be opened and closed. Holder plates are each interposed between an upper and a lower software disk case. Each plate has upper case coupling structure to be coupled to the case body of an upper software disk case and lower case coupling structure to be coupled to the lid of a lower software disk case.

Abstract: A modular system for assembling food service fixtures employs a plurality of leg assemblies each having a front leg, a rear member that can be selectively suspended at desired locations from a horizontal rail, and a substantially horizontal member extending between the rear member and front leg. Clips are used to removably secure shelves between the horizontal members of adjacent leg assemblies. A counter top extends from the back plane and is supported by the upper ends of the front legs. Each front leg includes a standardized set of fastening means for interchangeably fastening any of a plurality of alternative front members (doors, aprons, plate shelves, panels, etc.) between adjacent leg assemblies. In the preferred embodiment, the shelves are made of a plurality of wire rods. Upper and lower wire rods extend along the lateral edges of each shelf.

Abstract: A bulding system for building movables formed one or more individual parts and modules. The module system is constructed on a frame (1) formed of four profiles (2, 3, 4, 5) which are joined in order to form a rectangle (7). Mounted on the frame are supporting rails (8) in which base cabinets (9) may be hung and table tops (10) may be mounted. By means of further devices which interact with the frame, it is possible to extend the system to provide top cabinets. Furthermore, the system may be equipped with technical installations and other utilities for use in connection with the work at the system, and the system may be equipped with covering, side and base panels.

Abstract: A storage device stores computer data cartridges in individual boxes. The storage device can store multiple boxes of computer cartridges. Preferably six boxes are stored in one case. The case has two side walls, a back, an upper wall, and a lower wall. A case with multiple inner dividers forms inner chambers for holding and separating one box from another. An ejector is associated with each of the chambers. Each ejector has an elongated and tilted floor member extending from the front of the ejector to the back of the case. The upward tilted position of the floor member holds the boxes against the upper wall and back of the case and therefore does not allow unintentional ejection of the boxes. Pushing the ejector downward forces the tilted floor member downward, sliding and ejecting the box outward under its own weight. A comb-like clamp and ejector assembly has rear grippers that grip a downward edge of the back. Fulcrums upwardly tilt forward cantilevered fingers which form the floors of the chambers.

Abstract: A shelf, shelf system or partition is to be configured so that a rigid connection of the individual module units is guaranteed when they are stacked atop one another and when assembled next to one another. This is achieved in that U-shaped module units (1) have blind holes (7) that are placed at least approximately centrally to narrow sides (6) of carrying uprights (5). Module units (1) placed atop one another can be connected to one another by connecting elements (12) that can be inserted in blind holes (7) (FIG. 1 ).

Abstract: Cabinet structure has interconnected side, top and back panels, and base structure connected to the side panels, all with interengaging bevelled edge surfaces. A recess is formed in one bevelled surface and extends outwardly to define an opening on an outer corner edge of the cabinet structure. A coupling member has a rectangular tab inserted in the opening for coupling to auxiliary structure. The base structure is a channel rail receiving a plate sliding longitudinally of the rail from a retracted position to an extended position for engaging in the rail of said similar structure. Sliding drawer suspensions have anti-tilt mechanisms interconnected by an actuating bar which passes through the top panel of the lower of two stacked cabinet structures. The bar is releasably connected to each anti-tilt mechanism to allow assembly and disassembly of the stack.

Abstract: Device for joining board-shaped elements into one unit with the board-shaped elements extending in a substantially parallel relationship to each other and internally separated by an intermediate gap, has a coupling list abutting adjacent parallel edge portions of the board-shaped elements with members extending towards and engaging with the edge portions. According to the invention, the coupling list includes at least one tension member extending from the side of the coupling list that abuts the edge portions of the board-shaped elements and the tension member is arranged to engage with at least one tightening element extending between the board-shaped elements which when manually rotated is arranged to impose a tightening force unto the tension member causing the coupling list to be pressed against the edge portions of the board-shaped elements.