Abstract: A storage system comprises a base unit, one or more self supports, a drawer assembly, and one or sore stops. The base unit includes a pair of opposing sidewalls. The one or more shelf supports are adapted to be removably carried by the opposing sidewalls to define one or more storage locations. The drawer assembly includes a base shelf and a drawer slidably carried by the base shelf. The base shelf is configured to be removably supported on the shelf supports within the one or more storage locations. The one or more stops are adapted to be removably carried by the opposing sidewalls opposite the base shelf from the shelf supports. Thus, the stops retain the base shelf in engagement with the shelf supports even when the drawer is loaded and pulled partially out of the base unit during use.

Abstract: A bookcase includes a furniture carcass (1) having a bight panel (1a) and two wing panels (1b, 1c). The bight panel (1a) has hinge edges (2a, 2b), and one of the wing panels (1b, 1c) may be hinged with each of the hinge edges (2a, 2b). The wing panels (1b, 1c) and the bight panel (1a) form a U-shaped open sided case configuration, with the wing panels (1b, 1c) and hinges (2a, 2b) capable of being folded from the U-shaped configuration to an at least semi-flat panel configuration. A pair of interlocking shelves (3a, 3b) form a box panel which interconnects the two wing panels (1b, 1c) and holds the furniture carcass (1) in the U-shaped configuration. A base (4a) and a top (4b) mate with the furniture carcass (1).

Abstract: A cabinet for displaying goods that designed to minimize the opportunity for tampering. Assisting in such improved tamper resistance are: a welded steel frame around the (two) glass door, having a high flange in front in which the doors are installed from the rear of the frame and upon assembly of the case, are captured on the back side by the bottom panel and the top panel assembly with a top reinforcing channel and covering flange that prevents the top from being pried off the door frame as well as side reinforcing angle channels that prevent the end panels from being pried off of the door frame.

Abstract: A portable, collapsible, self-contained workstation having a substantially planar platform adapted for receiving a lap-top computer. A pair of doors, extendable away from the platform, are hinged from a lower surface of the platform. The workstation also preferably includes four (4), adjustable-length legs with a pair of legs being secured to each of the doors. The doors extending away from the platform and the legs being adapted for supporting the platform from a surface. The workstation includes a handle that is that secured to the platform and is disposable and fixable to extend above the platform. When disposed above the platform, the handle is adapted for receiving and having affixed thereto an instrument or a camera.

Abstract: A ready-to-assemble (RTA) modular desk has multiple clasp connectors, two desk assemblies a door and at least one pedestal drawer. Each desk assembly has a pedestal, and a desktop having a bottom surface. The pedestal and a stand are constructed and mounted detachably on bottom surface of the desktop by using the clasp connectors. The desk assemblies are connected detachably to the each other using multiple latch assemblies. The door is mounted detachably on one of the pedestals. The pedestal drawers are mounted detachably in one of the pedestals. Therefore, the RTA modular desk can be assembled without using tools in a variety of orientations, allowing a person to customize the RTA modular desk to their needs and easily change or disassemble the RTA modular desk without using tools.

Abstract: An office cabinet assembly includes a cabinet and at least one drawer, the cabinet is composed of a front frame, two side boards, a top board, a bottom board and a rear board. Each of the two side boards, the top board, the bottom board and the rear board has ridges and grooves defined in sides thereof so as to be easily connected with each other to form the cabinet. The at least one drawer is composed of two side plates, a front plate, a rear plate and a bottom plate. The two side plates, the front plate, the rear plate and the bottom plate are connected to each other by hooking plates and grooves. The cabinet and the at least one drawer can be assembled by users and very few bolts are needed.

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 modular laboratory cabinet assembly consists of a pair of identical housing end units arranged in an inverted spaced apart relations to each other, and at least a pair of identical base housing modules arranged in an inverted side by side relations to each other and interposed between the housing end units.

Abstract: A flat panel assembly for a drawer tower includes a left panel including a left rail adapted to slidably receive a rim of a drawer, a right panel including a right rail adapted to slidably receive a rim of a drawer, and a back panel foldably integral with the left panel along a first joint, and foldably integral with the right panel along a second joint.

Abstract: A semi-frameless cabinet system including a top panel, bottom panel, two side panels, and a back panel. The cabinet may also include one or more middle shelves, drawers, or doors. Each of the forward facing sides of the cabinet include a grooved surface, wherein edging is secured to each panels such that the panels and edging form an interior space within the cabinet. The edging overlaps the outer edge of the cabinet panels, but not the inner edge, such that the edging and panels are flush within the interior space of the cabinet. As such, the cabinet employs the advantages of both framed and frameless cabinets.

Abstract: An equipment cabinet having a corrugation in the side panels is disclosed. The panels are affixed to a base by bolting or welding so as to be disposed opposite each other. Holes are provided in opposing surfaces the so that cross members may be secured in a position between the opposing side panels of the cabinet to form a support structure for equipment, such as batteries. Equipment may also be attached using mounting brackets. An equipment retaining bracket includes a retaining cross member, an L-shaped bracket and a bolt to joint the retaining cross member and the L-shaped bracket so as to secure the battery in two dimensions. Retaining brackets may be provided at the front and the rear surfaces of the equipment and, in cooperation with the cross members, retain the equipment in the cabinet.

Abstract: An equipment enclosure for housing electronic components includes a front assembly having a front frame, the front assembly defining a front of the enclosure, and a rear assembly having a rear frame. The enclosure further includes at least two side brace members, each side brace member having a first end and a second, opposite end. A first connector is configured to releasably connect the first end of one of the side brace members to the front frame. A second connector is configured to releasably connect the second end of the one of the side brace members to the rear frame. Other embodiments and methods are further disclosed.

Abstract: A method for versatile furniture construction and a versatile furniture, that comprises at least one panel or side, at least one rail fixed to the panel, the rail containing different walls, wherein the front walls do not make contact, a groove per rail that runs from the upper end to the lower end of said panel or side where the rail is inserted, a square constituted by two different fragments, each one of said fragments contains a threaded hole, wherein said square is placed in the ends of the rails to join two different panels or sides by means of a screw, and said screws join said rail with the square with the panel or side, elements to fix that contain one or more threaded holes and is fixed to said rails by means of a screw by the threaded hole and a bore with internal windings by said threaded hole, one or more special squares constituted by two different sections, wherein each one of the two sections contains two different widths and a threaded hole, wherein said special square is fixed in any point o

Abstract: A lateral file having a cabinet structure which provides improved rigidity against racking, including an improved upright boxlike housing having an improved base associated therewith. The housing has opposed sidewall structures which are defined by identical one-piece monolithic structures each having a generally planar and upright exterior side wall with a pair of channel-like uprights fixed to an inside surface thereof and extending vertically along the exterior side wall adjacent opposite edges thereof. The upright channels and the exterior side wall are formed as a monolithic one-piece structure from a monolithic piece of sheet steel, such as by roll forming. The sidewall structure is generally symmetrical about a vertically extending centerline so that identical sidewall structures can define both the right and left sides of the housing.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting electronic equipment is provided having a base frame and an equipment rail mounted to the base frame by a threaded member, which provides an electrical bond between the base frame and the equipment rail.

Abstract: A system for mounting doors to a cabinet assembly which includes posts at the corners of the cabinet assembly. Each corner post defines an inner wall having spaced openings. A pair of door mounting assemblies are engageable with each corner post. Each door mounting assembly includes a hinge assembly and a mounting bracket which is engageable with a pair of openings in the inner wall of the corner post. The hinge assembly includes a first section mounted to the door and a second section mounted to the mounting bracket. The hinge sections are removably engageable with each other, such that the mounting bracket and second hinge section are separately engageable with the post. The mounting bracket includes a pair of engagement members which are received within a pair of openings in the post, to secure the mounting bracket and second section of the hinge to the post.

Abstract: A display case comprises a first section having a top wall, a bottom wall and a back wall connected between the top and bottom walls, and, a second section having opposed side walls with a front wall connected between them. The second section slides into engagement with the first section to form a closed interior. The bottom wall of the first section is integrally formed with a bracket which includes first and second arms connected in an inverse, L-shape, with one of the arms oriented parallel to and spaced from the bottom wall to form a space within which a shelf is received. A thumb screw or other mounting device extends through the bracket arm to engage the shelf and secure the display case thereto.

Abstract: A storage unit having a back panel, a top panel attached to the back panel, a bottom panel attached to the back panel, a pair of opposing side panels attached to the back, top and bottom panels so as to define a housing having an interior, and a plurality of shelf members positioned within the interior of the housing and arranged in a vertically oriented fashion. The shelf members are removably mounted to the back panel and opposing side panels. The storage unit further comprises a plurality of divider members removably positioned between (i) each pair of consecutive shelf members, (ii) the top panel and an uppermost shelf member and (iii) the bottom panel and a lowermost shelf member. The divider members define a plurality of compartments. In one embodiment, the compartments function as drawer-receiving spaces wherein each drawer-receiving space is sized for receiving a corresponding drawer. Each divider member can be repositioned to provide compartments of varying sizes.

Abstract: A securing device for rear walls set in grooves of cabinet furniture exhibits at least one support element that can be placed in the angle area between the rear wall and a grooved sidewall and at least one other support element that can be placed in the angle area between the rear wall and a grooved shelf and/or top board. The support elements (10) exhibit contact sides that are each at a right angle to one another and diagonal to these contact sides a throughhole (12) for receiving a setscrew or a set pin. For purposes of easier handling and more reliable securing of the cabinet furniture elements, which are to be connected to one another in the corner area at an angle of 90 degrees, the at least two support elements (10) are integrated in one piece into the two legs (2) of a corner angle piece. At least one of the support elements (10) is formed at each of the legs (2) of the corner angle piece.

Abstract: A computer enclousure includes a chassis (10) and a drive bracket (20). The chassis has a pair of side plates (14a, 14b). Each side plate has a pivot (144). A pair of washers (54) is respectively attached to the side plates of the chassis. Each washer has an arcuate guiding slot (547) concentric with the pivot. The guiding slot has indented edges with a series of retaining recesses (549) defined. A pair of pivot arms (52, 62) is attached to the drive bracket for pivotably engaging with the pivot. Each pivot arm has a sliding rod (529) for sliding along the at least one indented edge of the guiding slot. When the drive bracket is rotated about the pivots of the chassis, the drive bracket can be retained at different angles with respect to the chassis with the sliding rods retained by the different retaining recesses.

Abstract: In a cabinet having vertically extending side members (5) forming part of a chassis of the cabinet, panel mounts (1), also to extend vertically in the cabinet and to have panels mounted thereupon, are mountable to the side members (5) by integral members (3) which extend parallel to the outer face of the panel mount (1) at a spacing from the outer face and in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the panel mount (1), i.e., horizontally. The integral members (3) are engaged in respective apertures in the side members (5) or in braces (7) extending between the side members (5) followed by forward or rearward movement to effect securement, retaining means such as pins or studs then being inserted in aligned bores (8, 9) in the panel mounts (1) and side members (5) to prevent return movement.

Abstract: A self-fastening wall cabinet including a plurality of panels having integrated connectors, and a flipper door. The plurality of panels are formed of injection molded plastic and interlock with one another to assemble the wall cabinet without the need for separate fasteners or connectors.

Abstract: An enclosure for a worktable having a top four corner support posts with an undershelf releasably secured to the posts below the worktable top primarily comprises a pair of opposed side panels each including front and back vertical curved portions for placement around opposed pairs of front and back support posts. A horizontal lintel is releasably attached to the front underside of the worktable and the front vertical curved portions of the opposed side panels. A pair of front doors immediately below the horizontal lintel are either hingedly secured to the front vertical curved portions of the opposed side panels or slidably mounted in tracks to provide access to the space between the worktable and the undershelf.

Abstract: A combinative locker includes four peripheral panels, a rear panel and a front panel. The peripheral panels are connected with one another. Each of the peripheral panels includes an internal side, a rear edge, a front edge, a first reinforcement device formed on the internal side at the rear edge and a second reinforcement device formed on the internal side at the front edge. The rear panel includes a plurality of edges each connected with the rear edge of one of the peripheral panels. The front panel includes a plurality of edges, one of which is pivotally connected with the front edge of one of the peripheral panels.

Abstract: A condensing unit that is adapted to receive compressors and condensers of varying dimensions. A base of the condensing unit supports a compressor having a predefined dimension and a condenser having a predefined dimension. The base includes a plurality of mounting mechanisms. The compressor engages one of the plurality of mounting mechanisms depending on the predefined dimension of the compressor. The base also defines a plurality of inner and outer support channels adjacent one another about a periphery of the base. The condenser is supported by one of the support channels depending on the predefined dimension of the condenser.

Abstract: A furniture article suited for shipment in a compact carton has a top, a back hinged from the rear edge of the top, opposing side panels hinged from the back, and means for holding the opposing side panels in position, such as a stretcher bar, or a shelf hinged from the back to fold down and engage the side panels. A table particularly useful for computer use has a middle panel, a fold down shelf hinged from the middle panel, and drawers. When a wedge and pocket fastener is used in combination with the factory attachment of hinges, the articles can be assembled by a consumer at the point of use, without the use of tools or screws or bolts.

Abstract: A balance with a draft shield enclosing a weighing pan (33) has slidable walls (6, 7, 8) with slide handles (10, 110, 210) to open and close the weighing compartment (2). A connector body (22) serves to couple non-adjoining slidable walls (6, 7, 8) to each other. Besides for pushing the slidable walls open and closed, the slide handles (10, 110, 210) also serve to couple and uncouple the slidable walls, so that more than one wall can be moved simultaneously using only one hand, or a wall can be moved by pushing a handle on the opposite side. The slide handles are configured as pairs of handle elements that are attached either to adjoining walls or to a wall and an adjoining place on the connector body. In the coupled state, the pairs of handle elements are folded or swiveled into each other, working as a single handle, e.g., for two adjoining walls. In the uncoupled state, they move the walls individually.

Abstract: A supporting frame for a cabinet of an electrical panel has a first structural element and a second structural element with contoured bodies and which are mutually connectable. One of the structural elements includes engagement means for connecting the elements.

Abstract: A knock-down type support stand especially suited for aquariums or other heavy objects employs double walled support legs that are each formed of inner and outer sleeves of tubing. Upper and a lower horizontal frames act as supports for the objects. Attached to each outside corner of both of the frames is a corresponding one of a plurality of vertical hollow sleeves, each of which is of the same cross sectional dimension as the outer hollow sleeves in the support legs. The inner sleeves for each of the support legs are inserted into the vertical hollow sleeves in the frames, while the outer hollow sleeves for the support legs engage the top ends of the vertical hollow sleeves on the lower frame and the bottom ends of the vertical hollow sleeves on the upper frame. The stand preferably uses tight, friction fit tolerances.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved cabinet assembly comprising more than one flat piece and a curved connecting member; wherein a latch is disposed on the edge of the flat piece, so that the flat pieces and the connecting member are engaged and connected by means of the latch member to form a rack with curved edges in various combinations.

Abstract: A lateral file having a cabinet structure which provides improved rigidity against racking, including an improved base associated with a hollow boxlike housing. The base is preferably defined as a closed hollow box which extends across the bottom of the housing. The closed hollow box additionally has wall structure which defines closed tubelike channels extending lengthwise along opposite edges thereof.

Abstract: A DIY cabinet has a foldable frame, a top panel, a bottom panel, a rear panel and multiple pop-it fasteners. The panels are attached to the foldable frame with the pop-it fasteners. Each pop-it fastener is composed of a countersunk tube and a stud. The countersunk tubes are pressed into head holes in panels, and the studs are screwed into and extend from base holes in the foldable frame and align with corresponding head holes in the panels. The studs extending from the base holes are pressed respectively into the countersunk tube in the head holes. Thereby, the panels are conveniently mounted on the foldable frame without using any tools. Moreover, the foldable frame can be folded to reduce the size of the disassembled DIY cabinet.

Abstract: The modular security safe with offset security bolt box of the present invention includes a number of modular panels which serve as the top, bottom, and sides of the safe. The modular panels of the safe are cast in a plastic or metal mold with high-density concrete reinforced by expanded metal. The modular panels included outer portions and stepped or rabbeted inner portions. The panels are formed from a sheet of material bent to a desired form. Concrete is poured in to the panel, in a single pour step. The panel is vibrated to allow the concrete to settle, and the concrete is allowed to set. The outer surface can then be covered with a desired laminate. The panels have security bolt boxes attached by bolts to the inner portions thereof. Security bolt boxes comprise a tray having a bottom and upstanding walls, and they can be formed by bending a single sheet of material. The modular side panels are attached to the top and bottom panels by bolts extending through the security bolt boxes.

Abstract: A weatherproof enclosure is disclosed with a modular structure suitable for outdoor use for protecting equipments such as electrical, electronic equipments and instruments. The enclosure has a side wall panel assembly constructed from plurality of side wall straight panel members and side wall corner panel members. The side wall panel assembly is provided with a side wall frame assembly and a door assembly having matching door frame assembly corresponding to the side wall frame assembly. The door assemblies may be provided on both sides of the side wall panel assembly. A double door assembly also can be provided on front or back of the side wall panel assembly.

Abstract: A draft protection device (2) has a wind-blocking body (20; 21) that consists of at least two panel elements (20A,20B, 20C; 21A, 21B) and partially encloses the weighing compartment of a balance (1) in which a weighing pan (15) is arranged. The wind-blocking body (20; 21) can be selectively positioned by hand in at least two different orientations. In each of the different orientations at least one opening is available for access to the weighing compartment. The wind-blocking body (20; 21) can be positioned by the user in such a way that the openings resulting from the differently oriented positions allow access to the weighing compartment from different directions.

Abstract: A cabinet and a method and kit for constructing a cabinet (10, 210, 310). The cabinet includes a top plate (12, 312), a bottom plate (16, 216, 316), side or corner panels (20, 220, 320) and rods (22, 222, 322). The components of the cabinet can be provided in a kit along with fasteners (24) to secure the components together and covers to hide the ends of the fasteners. The top and bottom plates have holes (14, 18, 318) which accommodate the ends (22A, 322A, 22B, 322B) of the rods. The panels have curved surfaces (20F, 220F, 320F) along their sides which engage the outer surface (22C, 222C, 322C) of the rods. The connection of the rods and the panels provides a finished appearance to the cabinet.

Abstract: A modular laboratory cabinet assembly includes a pair of end units in inverted relation to one another, and at least one intermediate module interposed therebetween. A door is pivotably attached to the end units. Each end unit having a plurality of elongated supporting members and the intermediate module is formed with a plurality of columns. In the assembled condition, the supporting members and columns are aligned to form a continuous air-tight passage extending through the entire assembly.

Abstract: A collapsible support includes at least one leg that can be stored in a cavity and at least one substantially smooth surface when assembled in a deployed condition. The collapsible support can also include at least one substantially smooth surface when assembled in a collapsed or stored condition. The collapsible support includes unique provisions for associating the legs with a base in both the collapsed condition and the deployed condition.

Abstract: A metal cabinet includes a side wall and a support member extending from the side wall. The support member includes a first leg extending at least substantially normal to the side wall and the second leg extending from the first leg spaced from and at least substantially parallel to the side wall. The second leg includes a protrusion to provide a friction fit between a selectively removable shelf and the support member.

Abstract: A metallic cabinet includes a bottom board, two lateral boards detachably joined to lateral edges of the bottom board, a lower rear board detachably joined to a rear edge the bottom board, a top board detachably joined to tops of the lateral boards, an upper rear board detachably joined to an upper edge of the lower rear board, a supporting rod detachably joined to front portions of inward sides of the lateral boards at two ends, and at least one door pivoted to the bottom and the top boards at two ends thereof respectively; the above parts are formed with corresponding holes and engaging protrusions shaped such as to be detachable from, and joinable to, each other, and are not joined together when the cabinet is packed for transportation or storage.

Abstract: A multifunctional chest has a pair of lateral plates, a rear plate disposed between the lateral plates, a cover plate disposed between the lateral plates, a lower drawer disposed between the lateral plates, and a front plate disposed between the lateral plates. Each lateral plate has a longitudinal guide groove to receive the rear plate, an upper rail to receive the cover plate, a lower rail, and a plurality of sockets to receive a plurality of connection rods. The cover plate has a pair of racks to receive the upper drawer.

Abstract: A modular furniture system having planar vertical components having slots and tabs, and planar horizontal components having slots and 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 unit includes a first and second horizontal shelf member, at least one vertical panel disposed between the first and second horizontal shelf members, and at least one tie member. A bottom of the at least one vertical panel is supported by the first shelf member and the second shelf member is supported on a top of the at least one vertical panel. The at least one tie member extends between and connects the first and second horizontal shelf members, with the at least one panel clamped therebetween. In another aspect of the invention, a method for assembling a storage unit is provided.

Abstract: A lateral file having a cabinet structure which provides improved rigidity against racking, including an improved upright boxlike housing having an improved base associated therewith. The housing has opposed sidewall structures which are defined by identical one-piece monolithic structures each having a generally planar and upright exterior side wall with a pair of channel-like uprights fixed to an inside surface thereof and extending vertically along the exterior side wall adjacent opposite edges thereof. The upright channels and the exterior side wall are formed as a monolithic one-piece structure from a monolithic piece of sheet steel, such as by roll forming. The sidewall structure is generally symmetrical about a vertically extending centerline so that identical sidewall structures can define both the right and left sides of the housing.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a cage (200) and a drive bracket (100) for pivotably attaching storage devices (300) to the cage. The cage includes a front panel (240), two side panels (260), and two supporting walls (280). Each supporting wall has a rim (281). A guideway (282) is defined in the supporting wall. A guiding entrance (284) defined in the rim separates the rim into front and rear parts. The front part includes a protrusion (288). The drive bracket includes spaces for accommodating the storage devices therein, and two side plates (140) each having a railway (142). Each railway defines a cutout (143). The railways are slidable along the guideways between a first position in which the protrusions are inserted into the cutouts and the storage devices are partly received in the cage and a second position in which the storage devices are fully received in the cage.

Abstract: A dishwasher door assembly includes a frame, an inner door panel and a decorative outer door panel. The door is assembled by snap-fitting the inner door panel to the frame and then further snap-fitting the decorative outer panel over the frame. Thereafter, mechanical fasteners are inserted in aligned openings formed in the outer door panel, frame and inner door panel. This overall arrangement enables a consumer to select between various decorative outer door panels available to a retailer such that an outer door panel of a desired color and/or style can be sold with the overall dishwasher. The overall door assembly is preferably formed from plastic so as to be lightweight, yet structurally sound.

Abstract: A knock-down 2 swing door storage cupboard that is ready-to-assemble in accordance with the method of the present invention. The cupboard has two front doors that can be opened and shut by using hinge pins instead of a hinge. The cupboard is made of steel that is rigid, durable, and light-weight. The components of the cupboard are packed in a flat carton in order to save the cost of packing and transportation.

Abstract: A household workbench assembly (1) that utilizes dry dimensional lumber, plywood, metal, and plastic to provide a versatile, rugged workbench, requiring minimal assembly time and having a pleasing cosmetic outer appearance. The versatility and simplicity of the workbench design comes from the unique primary metal leg design (2) that allows rapid attachment of all components (3-8). The leg (2) is constructed as a load bearing metal structural frame with a front to back length equal to the product of the average width of a specific type of dry dimensional lumber (7) times an integer number of pieces. Holes (12) located along the top surface of the metal leg and spaced appropriately provide for attachment of dry dimensional lumber and prevent the lumber from warping or splitting. Brace attachment holes (13) pre-drilled symmetrically about the vertical axis of the leg (2) and along the sides of each vertical member provide for attachment of all lateral and drawer support braces (3,4,5).

Abstract: The invention relates to a decoration module (10), especially for cupboards and cosmetic items, having a rectangular, box-type form and comprising a bottom (11), a rear wall (12), a cover (14), lateral flanges (13) and a device (27) for displacing a front plate (15) for opening and closing the decoration module (10). Said bottom (11) receives a retractable thrust plate (17) which is connected to the upper edge (25) of the front plate (15) by means of at least one traction/thrust element (28). The device (27) receives the front plate (15) in such a way that said plate can be displaced in a controlled manner beneath the cover (14) in relation to the thrust plate (17).

Abstract: Improved foldable cabinets. One implementation features a novel configuration providing a highly compact and efficient form when such cabinets are in a folded orientation. One implementation of the foldable cabinet includes a hinge assembly with mating cutout sections in the hinged members.