Abstract: A wiring box includes: a top plate having an opening; a lid body which opens and closes the opening of the top plate; and a rotating arm, one end of the rotating arm being rotatably supported inside the opening of the top plate and another end of the rotating arm rotatably supporting the lid body, wherein the lid body is elevated while being held in a substantially vertical state inside the opening of the top plate by rotation of the rotating arm, and the opening of the top plate is closed by rotation of the lid body at a surface of the opening of the top plate so that a surface of the top plate and a surface of the lid body form a uniform surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a barbecue comprising a carrier element, a grilling area being substantial horizontal orientated and being located at the top of the carrier element and a cover, wherein the cover can be positioned in a first position in which the grilling area is covered and in a second position in which the grilling area is accessible. To improve the functionality of such a barbecue, the invention suggests that means are provided to allow the cover to move from the first position into the second position, wherein the cover is pivoted during the movement from the first position into the second position around a horizontal axis and wherein the barycenter of the cover is moved from a first level to a second, lower level.

Abstract: A stowable ironing board installation in a cabinet system provides increased storage capacity within the associated cabinet system by minimizing the volume of dead space. The ironing board installation may include a frame of a shallow height substantially shorter than the length of the ironing board when in a substantially upright, stowed position. When at least one shelf of a depth that allows clearance for the ironing board in front of the shelf when the ironing board is in the substantially upright, stowed position is installed over the frame, objects may be stored within the cabinet system on such at least one shelf. To enhance access to the usable storage area behind the stowable ironing board, installations are disclosed wherein the ironing board may be swiveled to an orientation other than perpendicular, in a horizontal plane, to the front of the cabinet system.

Abstract: A display lifting device which is mounted within a ceiling plenum and is arranged for concealing a support framework, lifting arm and display within the ceiling area. A support arm for the display is pivotally mounted within the framework and is biased in the downward position and supported by a cable mounted on a cable drum drivingly connected to a reversible motor. The support arm comprises at least two telescoping sections with the cable connected to the end of the inner lower most section so that as the cable is extended the arm pivots downward with the telescoping sections extending through gravity to their fullest extent. In this way, the display can extend a considerable distance from the ceiling for viewing by the audience while in the retracted position a very small opening and space within the plenum is required for concealment. Mechanical stops and limit switches are provided at both extremes of the movement of the display and support arm to restrict the angular movement of the arm.

Abstract: A computer workstation has a rectangular desktop with an opening in it. A locking lid fills the opening when the desk is closed, thus leaving a reasonably solid and smooth desktop. When the locking lid is released, gas springs under pressure push a platform (connection at right angles to the lid) causing both to rotate on a continuous hinge until the platform becomes level with the desktop and the lid is perpendicular to the desktop. Attached to the platform is a computer, which now is in a level position in front of the operator. By applying minimal downward pressure, the computer, platform, and lid return to the closed position. A keyboard tray, located in the center of the workstation and below the front edge of the desktop, can be used in the retracted position for learning touch-typing or extended for typing with the keyboard visible. A lockable door in the front of the workstation covers the inner area where the computer hangs on the platform when in the closed position.

Abstract: An improved shredder has a closing device stored inside of its housing or inside a door. As the door is opened to pull out a bag filled with shredded paper, the bag closing device automatically protrudes and the operator has only to grab the top parts of the bag and press them through a groove made in the bag closing device and an adhesive tape wraps around the bag to close it.

Abstract: A piece of computer furniture is provided and consists of foldable and hingable components which when closed is used as a flat top table and when open will present computer equipment in their proper positions to be used.

Abstract: A composite electronic apparatus containing two different electronic devices in a single housing wherein the principal functional parts of the two electronic devices are respectively arranged on two adjacent surfaces of the housing. The housing is rotatable thereby causing the two adjacent surfaces having the principal functional parts arranged thereon to face a forward direction, respectively, in accordance with the different operating conditions of the composite electronic apparatus.

Abstract: A sewing machine storage cabinet is disclosed wherein a first portion is attached to a wall and contains a sewing machine attached to a table capable of moving from a vertical folded position, about a horizontal axis, to a horizontal operative position. A second part of the cabinet is attached to the first part and provides a door to cover the table and associated machine when in its folded position. The exterior of the door may be provided with a design to improve its aesthetic quality when in its closed position. The cabinet also contains a sewing basket in which extra needles, thread, bobbins, etc. may be stored.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for a sewing machine is disclosed, comprising a cabinet having an aperture in its top plate, a base plate on which a sewing machine is rigidly secured and an elongated narrow plank member pivoted to the base plate and to an edge of the top plate aperture. The plank member links the base plate to the cabinet. Supports and a locking device retains the assembly of the base plate and plank member in three positions: a top position in which the base plate and plank member are coplanar and level with the top plate to maintain the sewing machine in a free arm position; an intermediate position in which the plank member extends downwardly and vertically from the top plate and the base plate is horizontal to maintain the sewing machine in a flat bed position, and a lower position in which both the plank member and the base plate extend downwardly to maintain the sewing machine in stored tilted position within the cabinet.

Abstract: A sewing machine cabinet in which a sewing machine 43 can be placed in operable position, and the cabinet has as work table 17 movable between an upper position level with the bed of the machine and a lower position giving free access to the cylinder bed 44 of the machine. Support arms 54, 56, 62, 63 on the sides of the cabinet support brackets 48, 49 that carry the work table 17 in a path that moves vertically between the upper and lower positions without moving transversely to one side. Leaves 23, 24 can be attached to the ends of the work table 17 to move up and downward so as always to be at the same level as the work table to provide extra space for the work at the most convenient level. The work table 17 can be moved up and down by a hand lever 92 or foot lever 31 with a latch 37 to engage the lever to hold the work table in its upper position.

Abstract: A typewriter cabinet includes a fixed bottom, fixed sidewalls and a rear wall extending vertically from the base. A moveable front wall is hingeably connected to the base. A pair of hinged top plates serve as a top for the typewriter cabinet when the typewriter is recessed, but swing outward and serve as part of the top when the typewriter is raised and in use. A moveable shelf for holding the typewriter includes a rear backrest which supports the typewriter when it is recessed. The moveable shelf is hinged to the top of the moveable front wall and folds against the inside surface of the moveable front wall. A rotatable pivot plate has three pivot points. The first pivot point is connected to a connecting point on an edge of the moveable shelf. The second pivot is connected to a pin extending from the sidewalls. The third point is connected by means of a spring to an anchor point on the base.

Abstract: A convertible table structure, providing a planar table top adapted, among other things, to support an open-arm or portable type of sewing machine, includes an apertured platform providing the table top and having a platform section fitting the aperture and adapted to mount the sewing machine so it can be lowered to a position wherein its working surface is coplanar with the work top of the platform proper. Link means, such as parallel motion mechanism, attaches the platform section to the platform proper, and means, such as a specially shaped lever rod, is provided for moving the platform section between its coplanar position and a lowered position, as well as for locking the platform section in its coplanar position. Other means are provided for holding such platform section in a selected lowered position. Legs or other suitable structure, such as a cabinet, supports the platform at a convenient working level.

Abstract: A mount system for mounting sewing machines provided with hinge pin sockets adjacent an edge of the work supporting surface, comprising a pair of elongated equal height mounting brackets having pins adapted to be inserted into and locked within the hinge pin sockets, the brackets being adapted at their other end to be mounted to a machine supporting surface or shelf, together with a machine rest also adapted to be mounted with the machine supporting surface to sustain the front of the sewing machine bed, the system thereby locating the work supporting surface at the desired height independent of the machine bed height or depth through the fixed hinge pin socket distance relationship, and the fixed height of the bracket pin on the bracket.

Abstract: A vibration dampening member for a sewing machine cabinet having metallic hinges for supporting a work surface in a raised position. The hinges are fastened so that they contact a resilient compound exhibiting magnetic properties which attracts the hinges to prevent the transmission of vibration between adjoining surfaces.

Abstract: A cabinet and work table for a sewing machine having a convertible work supporting bed capable of conversion from a flat work supporting bed to a free-arm bed. The cabinet work supporting surface is divided into two parts, a fixed rear work supporting surface and a laterally/vertically shiftable front work supporting surface. The sewing machine is supported in the cabinet with the work supporting bed forwardly of, contiguous with and spaced above the rear work supporting surface. The shiftable front work supporting surface may be shifted from a first position co-planar with the rear work supporting surface, wherein the sewing machine may be used in a free-arm mode, to a second position co-planar and contiguous to the work supporting bed of the sewing machine for the flat bed sewing mode, wherein the front work supporting surface augments the flat work supporting bed of the sewing machine.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for mounting a sewing machine in a cabinet includes means for adjusting the attitude of the machine in relation to the table top of the cabinet, in order to compensate for variations in structural tolerances of the hinge assembly and the cabinet, so that the machine when used either in a free-arm or flat-bed mode is disposed in accurate registration with the table top.

Abstract: An improved sewing machine head lifter mechanism for supporting a sewing machine head in a cabinet includes a support linkage with a spring support mechanism for the linkage. An adjustable cam member is provided for cooperation with the spring mechanism. Thus, the adjustable cam engages one end of a tension spring. The opposite end of the spring engages a head support bracket. The spring is supported intermediate its ends. Pivotal movement of the cam member adjusts tension of the spring to provide the requisite force for supporting the head support bracket and an attached sewing machine head.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for mounting a sewing machine in a cabinet. The hinge assembly guides the machine for vertical movement to be selectively supported on the cabinet in two different positions corresponding to free arm and flatbed modes of operation. Additionally, the hinge assembly guides the machine to a position within the cabinet for storage.