Abstract: A drawer pedestal including a structural support for reinforcing working surfaces of the pedestal. The drawer pedestal includes a shell and a substructure that define a cavity. The shell includes a panel that forms the top surface of the pedestal. A first structure, preferably defining a compartment, projects into the cavity. The support includes first and second side panels connected to one another by a top support panel. In a preferred embodiment, the support is frictionally fit between the first structure and the top panel of the shell to reinforce that top panel. In a more preferred embodiment, the support is constructed from expanded polystyrene foam. The support optionally includes openings that accept guide tabs on the substructure or shell of the drawer pedestal.

Abstract: A computer assembly comprising a computer housing and a plurality of separate outer casing members mountable in enveloping relationship with the housing; the plurality of outer casing members having an attached state in fixedly mounted relationship with the housing and a disengaged state in nontouching relationship with the housing; the plurality of outer casing members being toolessly switchable between the attached state and the disengaged state.

Abstract: A computer enclosure (1) includes a chassis (10), a cover (20), a turn support (40) and a locking device (50). The chassis defines a plurality of slots (17) in a pair of opposite sills (16) thereof. The cover has a plurality of catches (21) for the engagement with the chassis at the slots. The turn support is attached to the chassis. The locking device includes a turn cap (60), a cam (52), a washer (54), and a bolt (56). The turn cap and cam are rotatably secured to the cover with the washer and the bolt. Rotation of the turn cap causes corresponding rotation of the cam. When rotated, the cam acts on flanges (46, 48) at an opening (42) of the turn support. The locking device thereby drives the cover to move forward or rearward. The catches of the cover accordingly engage with or disengage from the chassis.

Abstract: A combinational case has a top plate, a base plate, a rear plate, a pair of lateral plates, and a door plate. The lateral plates are disposed on the base plate. The rear plate is disposed on the base plate. The rear plate is disposed between the lateral plates. The top plate is disposed on the rear plate and the lateral plates. The door plate is disposed between the top plate and the base plate. A plurality of connection plates fasten the top plate and the lateral plates together. A plurality of connection bars fasten the base plate and the lateral plates together.

Abstract: A cabinet includes side panels, a back panel, and a top panel that frictionally-attach together with non-intrusive integrally-formed connectors. The illustrated base is screw-attached, and includes openings for routing wiring within the cabinet. Brackets are adapted to support shelves in the cabinet in either a flush or inset condition, and at different heights based on which cabinet slots they engage and based on their orientation in those slots. A light-transmitting top panel and top shelf can be used to provide improved light within the cabinet. Hinge brackets on the cabinet support either a thick door with internal storage space, a proud door or an inset door. Drawers supported in the cabinet include a lock within the drawer's header for operating a vertical cabinet lock rod.

Abstract: A modular currency bin has a pair of spaced end walls, a rear wall extending therebetween, and at least one support wall extending between the end walls and abutting the rear wall. At least one divider wall extends vertically parallel to and intermediate the end walls to define a multiplicity of compartments. One of the end walls has a pair of outwardly angled flanges extending along its side margins and the other of the end walls has inwardly angled flanges extending along its side margins and defining a channel therebetween configured and dimensioned to receive the outwardly extending flanges of another currency bin. Bins may be assembled in side-by-side relationship by interengaging the end wall flanges, and in vertically stacked relationship by interengaging end covers with the end wall flanges of the stacked bins.

Abstract: The application discloses a ready-to-assemble kit containing pre-assembled components for a casegood. The kit comprises a plurality of component parts, wherein a majority, but less than all, of the component parts are pre-assembled to at least one other component part to form subassemblies. Preferably, at least seventy percent and no more than ninety percent of the component parts are pre-assembled to at least one other component part to form the subassemblies. The subassemblies and balance of component parts are configured for packaging together in a rectilinear shipping container such that the packed container includes less than about twenty-five percent void regions by volume when the kit is so packaged in the container.

Abstract: A combinational drawer has a rectangular base frame, a first rectangular side frame disposed on the rectangular base frame, a second rectangular side frame disposed on the rectangular base frame, a first rectangular lateral frame disposed on the rectangular base frame, a second rectangular lateral frame disposed on the rectangular base frame, a first U-shaped rod connected to the first rectangular side frame and the second rectangular side frame, and a second U-shaped rod connected to the first rectangular side frame and the second rectangular side frame. A connection fastener has an L-shaped end inserted in the first rectangular lateral frame, a distal end inserted in the rectangular base frame, and a column inserted in the first rectangular side frame.

Abstract: A flexible and economical data transmission pedestal having a cover section and a base section, with the base section comprising two asymmetrical parts, a front and a rear. Removing the cover and the front part allows full access to the connections between service lines and a cable. The three piece pedestal also allows any piece to be easily replaced if damaged or a whole new pedestal may easily be placed around cable and service line connections on a mounting plate, all without interrupting customer service.

Abstract: An end cap for preliminary attachment of a control panel to a main body of an appliance includes a generally planar body having a front side and first and second supporting sides. The supporting sides are disposed at a rear and bottom of the planar body and are adapted for securement to the appliance main body. Each of the supporting sides has a plurality of securing tabs extending therefrom. The securing tabs are adapted to extend through an opening in the appliance main body and to engage the main body to preliminarily secure the control panel to the main body.

Abstract: A draft shield for a balance that has a balance housing has a rear wall and a front wall panel arranged in a fixed position to the rear wall, at least two side wall panels and a top cover. The rear wall and the front wall panel are connected to a base. The base has a locking device and the balance housing has a complementary locking element. The locking device and the locking element cooperate with one another to releasably attach the draft shield to the balance housing, wherein the locking device and the locking element are configured to release the draft shield without moving the draft shield.

Abstract: A mechanical joint for joining a pair of structural components. The mechanical joint includes a bracket having a pair of legs, a first recess formed in the first structural component, and a second recess formed in the second structural component. The first recess accommodates a first leg of the bracket, while the second recess accommodates a second leg of the bracket. The first leg of the bracket is positioned in the first recess and is affixed to the first structural component. The second structural component is placed in abutting relationship with the first structural component, covering the first recess and resting atop the second leg of the bracket, with the second leg of the bracket positioned in the second recess.

Abstract: A quick-assembly storage unit comprises a back panel, a pair of side panels, a top panel, a bottom panel and at least one shelf member. In one embodiment, the unit includes door panels that are hingedly attached to the side panels. The back, side, top, and bottom panels are each configured to have a particular structure that provides a tight-fitting relationship between all interconnecting panels. Each of the shelf members are configured to have a particular structure that provides a tight-fitting relationship between each shelf member and the side panels and between each shelf member and the back panel. The structure and interconnection of the back, side, top, and bottom panels and shelf members provide the quick-assembly storage unit with a relatively high degree of structural integrity. The quick-assembly storage unit can be quickly assembled by the end user or consumer with a minimal amount of tools.

Abstract: Improved foldable cabinets. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a novel offset hinge assembly allowing for a foldable cabinet that creates the visual impression of traditional, non-folding cabinets. In another embodiment, the present invention provides a novel configuration providing a highly compact and efficient form when such cabinets are in a folded orientation.

Abstract: In a shield case for housing an electronic equipment therein, a plurality of metal plates include a top plate, a bottom plate, a front plate, a rear plate, a pair of side plates, which are assembled to one another in a box-like shape. A projection is formed on an outer face of the rear plate. A stopper projection is formed on an outer face of each side plate. A rear face holding piece extends downwardly from a rear edge of the top plate. The rear face holding piece is formed with a holding member at a lower end portion thereof. The holding member elastically abuts on the outer face of the rear plate, after climbing over the projection. Side face holding pieces extend downwardly from side edges of the top plate. Each side face holding piece is formed with a notched portion at a lower end portion thereof.

Abstract: An modular storage rack, display or cube system formed by snap together panels with alignment guides, which may also support wheels, shelves, drawers and doors. The system is assemble-in-place and may shipped and displayed for sale in a flat pack.

Abstract: A cabinet having a wall comprising an inner wall and an outer wall attached to the inner wall. A strengthening piece or material is positioned between the inner wall and the outer wall to provide strength and rigidity to the wall. Preferably, the strengthening piece or material has a honeycomb structure.

Abstract: An electrical enclosure includes gap-free trim plate installation. A switchboard or power panel includes an enclosure face with a central opening covered by a top label plate, a bottom label plate and a plurality of trim plates. The trim plate flanges cooperatively engage one another in an interlocking fashion. The interlocking arrangement allows the trim plates to remain in their installed position without external restraint during installation and removal.

Abstract: A modular workstation comprising a plurality of abutting arcuate bases. Each base is comprised of a pair of spaced, parallel inner and outer panel segments oriented generally vertically, with the inner panel segment being offset vertically in relation to the outer panel segment. A web extends between the two panel segments, and the panel segments and the web comprise a unitary body. A series of the bases are joined together, and a generally horizontal worksurface is provided, supported on the inner panel segments. A plurality of legs supports the bases at a predetermined elevation. A reference shelf and privacy canopy can be included in the workstation.

Abstract: A disk drive bracket fastening structure includes identical first and second disk drive brackets (30, 30′). She first bracket includes a rack (32) and a cover board (34) secured to the rack. The rack defines a pair of grooves (43) in a bottom panel (36) thereof, and forms a fixing portion (47) between the grooves. The cover board has a pair of rails (53) stamped upwardly therefrom. A fixing tab (55) is formed at a free edge of the cover board between the rails. In assembly the first bracket is firstly secured into a computer enclosure (10). The rails (53′) of the second bracket are then slid into the grooves of the first bracket. The fixing tab (55′) of the second bracket abuts against the fixing portion of the first bracket, and is fastened thereto. The second bracket is thereby firmly secured to the first bracket.

Abstract: A mouse pad that includes secured storage space and a directory is disclosed. The mouse pad would comprise a base and two top-mounted doors. The base would have a height of at least one inch and possibly up to few inches. Within the base, a user could store disks, compact discs, digital video discs, writing utensils, or other items. The doors would be secured by a combination lock that would be attached to the center edges of both doors. The top surface of either door would either have a top-mounted written directory attached to it which would allow for a user to place needed information or an erasable writing pad, which a user would be able to erase whenever desired. The mouse pad would also optionally have a plurality of suction cups, with at least one suction cup attached to each corner of the bottom of the mouse pad. Each suction cup could be used to secure the mouse pad effectively to the top surface of a desk or other flat surface.

Abstract: A media filter cabinet for a gas furnace is sized to accept a high-efficiency media filter while being easily adaptable to accept a standard size filter. A perforated duct flange on one side of the cabinet permits ease of installation since the flange can be bent at 90 or 180 degrees along the perforations, or removed, depending on the type of duct the cabinet is installed with. The cabinet is adapted to fit a standard filter by using a removable bracket and a wire to retain the standard filter within the cabinet. With the removal of a front door and a back side of the cabinet, the cabinet collapses to diminish its shipping size. In one embodiment, the cabinet is in kit form which is easily assembled.

Abstract: A toolbox includes at least one case having a bottom panel, two side panels, a back panel and a top panel connected together to form an internal space. The connecting devices between these panels are integral keys and are corresponding slots respectively formed on the abutting surfaces on the panels. Consequently, these panels can be connected to one another without separate fasteners. A locking lip is formed on the top edge of the side panels and the back panel, and a corresponding locking wall is formed on one side of the top panel opposite to the back panel. Multiple ridges extend out laterally from the top edge of the locking lip and locking wall so a seat or a working table can be attached to the top of the toolbox to make the toolbox more useful.

Abstract: A detachable cabinet comprises a bottom plate including four slots each on a corner, two spaced wells on the rear side, and a projection on the corner at the front side. A pair of side plates each includes two bottom pegs, a front longitudinal groove, an abutment member clung onto the front longitudinal groove, a rear longitudinal groove, and two spaced studs on the top. A rear plate includes two spaced studs on the bottom and on the top. A top plate includes six apertures on the bottom side and a slot on a front corner at the bottom side. A front door includes a projection on the top at the side opposite to a handle and a slot on the bottom on the same side as the projection of the door. A number of configurations are possible. Further, the cabinet is easy to assemble and is sturdy.

Abstract: Ready assembled/disassembled support board structure for drawers, including a cabinet body and two support boards. The cabinet body is a rectangular body formed by five rectangular wall boards defining an interior space and a front opening. Several drawers are vertically arranged in the cabinet body. The support boards are respectively disposed on the inner faces of the side walls of the cabinet body. Several cabinet body slide rails are disposed on the support board to be assembled with the drawer slide rails of the drawers. A first stop section is disposed on a predetermined portion of the cabinet body. The support board includes a second stop section and a resilient section. The second stop section is disposed on the support board corresponding to the first stop section for abutting against the first stop section. The resilient section is disposed on the support board opposite to the second stop section for abutting against a predetermined portion of the cabinet body.

Abstract: A modular furniture construction system and kit having a horizontal platform with a coordinate region on a bottom side. The coordinate region has a coordinate pattern formed from a plurality of bore clusters, with each bore cluster preferably having two bores. The construction also includes first and second substructures each having at least two vertical panels which are vertically hinged together to form a preferably a ninety degree angle. The upper ends of the vertical panels are releasably connected to the bores such that a first panel of a first substructure contacts or at least confronts a second panel of a second substructure in a parallel manner.

Abstract: A flexible and economical data transmission pedestal is disclosed. The pedestal has a cover section and a base section, with the base section comprising two asymmetrical parts, a front and a rear. Removing the cover and the front part allow full access to the connections between service lines and a cable. The three piece pedestal also allows any part to be easily replaced if damaged or a whole new pedestal may easily be placed around a cable-service line connection, all without interrupting customer service.

Abstract: A pull-out slide is used for fastening a drawer sliding bottom on a side wall of a stationary furniture body. The set has a carrying rail which can be connected with a holding part. The holding part can be fixedly connected with a furniture body. In addition, the set includes at least one slide rail which can slide with respect to the carrying rail, and which can be connected with the drawer sliding bottom. The carrying rail can be locked by a releasable locking mechanism on the holding part, in order to restrict movement in the direction of the carrying rail. The locking mechanism can lock the carrying rail onto the holding part, either in a first direction and/or a second direction, each direction being perpendicular to the carrying rail. Unlocking of the locking mechanism permits removal of the carrying rail and drawer sliding bottom as a unit from the holding part. The pull-out slide set with the sliding bottom is easily and rapidly mounted and demounted.

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: The invention relates to a subrack (1) for industrial electronics. The front and/or rear edge of a cover sheet (4) and that of a base sheet (6) are formed by edge-folding for fixing a specially configured angular strip (12). This enables known module rails to be integrated with the cover or the base and means that said module rails can be produced from sheet steel, which significantly reduces the production costs.

Abstract: A slidable drawer compartment has parallel side members with elongated bores on the bottom edge therein to slidably receive a support rail. A horizontal slot on the inner side of the side member extends the full length of the side member. The edges of a bottom member are received in the horizontal slot. Also, the inner sides of the side members have vertical slots at each end of the side members that dwell in a substantially vertical plane. A pair of panels are received in the vertical slots of the side members engaging the ends of the bottom member to close the compartment.

Abstract: A drawer construction that may be quickly assembled without tools or separate hardware, including opposed side walls having a drawer bottom support and retainers for receiving and holding down opposed front and rear walls, and a drawer bottom.

Abstract: A detachable cabinet comprises a bottom plate including four slots each on a corner, two spaced wells on the rear side, and a projection on a corner at the front side; a pair of side plates each including two bottom pegs, a front longitudinal groove, an abutment member clung onto the front longitudinal groove, a rear longitudinal groove, and two spaced studs on the top; a rear plate including two spaced studs on either the bottom or the top; a top plate including six apertures on the bottom and a slot on a corner at the front bottom side; and a front door including a projection on the top at the side opposite to the handle and a slot on the bottom on the same side as the projection of the door. A number of configurations are possible. Further, the cabinet is easy to assemble and sturdy.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for supporting a plurality of electronic, or electrical, devices include at least one elongated structural element that defines an elongated channel in which the devices can be supported. The structural element can be a singlepiece configuration. A plurality of support surfaces can be defined on the structural element, or can be defined on a support member which is mounted on the structural element. The support surfaces supportably contact each of the devices while the devices are supported on the structural element. Two or more structural elements can be connected to one another in a substantially parallel orientation to provide additional supporting capacity for additional devices. A fan can be employed to induce the flow of a stream of air through a respective structural element to facilitate cooling of the devices.

Abstract: An modular storage rack, display or cube system formed by snap together panels with alignment guides, which may also support wheels, shelves, drawers and doors. The system is assemble-in-place and may shipped and displayed for sale in a flat pack.

Abstract: A mechanical joint for joining a pair of structural components. The mechanical joint includes a bracket having a pair of legs, a first recess formed in the first structural component, and a second recess formed in the second structural component. The first recess accommodates a first leg of the bracket, while the second recess accommodates a second leg of the bracket. The first leg of the bracket is positioned in the first recess and is affixed to the first structural component. The second structural component is placed in abutting relationship with the first structural component, covering the first recess and resting atop the second leg of the bracket, with the second leg of the bracket positioned in the second recess.

Abstract: An electrical enclosure includes gap-free trim plate installation. A switchboard or power panel includes an enclosure face with a central opening covered by a top label plate, a bottom label plate and a plurality of trim plates. The trim plate flanges cooperatively engage one another in an interlocking fashion. The interlocking arrangement allows the trim plates to remain in their installed position without external restraint during installation and removal.

Abstract: A cabinet and drawer assembly structure mainly utilizes ball screw rods to fasten two rear panels in a juxtaposed fashion and to fasten two opposing side panels to the rear panels. The side panels have square channels which have aperture and troughs to allow wedge legs of a transverse beam to wedge in. The rear panels and side panels have jut edges extended from the top ends thereof to couple with wedge slots formed on the peripheral rims of an upper panel, thus coupling and fastening of the peripheral panels and the upper panel and lower panel and front panel may be accomplished rapidly to complete the cabinet assembly. The inner sides of the side panels may have slide roller channels mounted thereon to support a drawer assemble.

Abstract: A cabinet is formed by fitting a protruding portion 21 on a rear cabinet 2 side to an inner side of an edge portion 12 of an opening on a front cabinet 1 side. Convex portions 4 provided at a plurality of positions on the obverse surface of the protruding portion 21 form a gap between the obverse surface of the protruding portion 21 and the reverse surface of the edge portion 12 of the opening at the fitted portion. The top portion of each of the convex portion 4 is formed in a tapered or arcuate shape. The convex portion 4 may be formed of a pair of projections provided at two adjacent positions.

Abstract: An overhead storage unit for a modular open office system is provided. The storage unit can be either a freestanding unit or a panel mounted unit. The present invention provides easy to assemble units utilizing a minimum of different components for inexpensive manufacturing and ease of construction. In the freestanding unit, identical end panels are used; whereas in the panel mounted unit complementary right and left end panels are formed. In either unit, the shelves and doors are of identical shape. When assembled, engagement tabs on the panel mounted unit prevent the storage unit from being inadvertently removed.

Abstract: A computer casing (30) includes a frame (100) and a pair of side panels (200) secured to the frame. The frame includes a bottom panel (102), a top panel (108), a front panel (104), and a rear panel (106). The front and rear panels are engaged between the top panel and the bottom panel. A pair of first flanges (110) extends from opposite edges of the bottom panel. A pair of second flanges (116) depends from opposite edges of the top panel. Each first flange defines a plurality of rectangular slots (122) therein. Each second flange defines a plurality of second slots (128) therein. A pair of hems (210) is formed at top and bottom edges of each side panel. Each hem forms a plurality of hooks (212) for engaging with the slots of the flanges, thereby securing the side panels to the frame to form the complete computer casing.

Abstract: A mounting system for attaching a panel to a chassis includes a chassis having a top, a bottom and opposing sides. A guide portion is attached adjacent to the top of the chassis. A latch is movably mounted to the chassis adjacent to the guide portion. The guide portion engages the latch to limit the movement of the latch along a reference axis defined by the guide portion. A resilient member is connected between the latch and the chassis for biasing the latch to a static position. A panel is pivotally attached adjacent to the bottom of the chassis. The panel is engaged by the latch to retain the panel in a closed position. The latch is movable to a displaced position for releasing the panel to allow the panel to be moved to an open position. The panel can be accurately and consistently aligned and attached to the chassis of the computer system after each removal.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a base and a side panel attached to the base. The side panel includes a plastic bezel and a shielding plate attached to the plastic bezel. The plastic bezel forms a latch proximate a rear end thereof which includes a body and a ledge extending from the body proximate the central portion of the body for engaging with an inner surface of the base.

Abstract: A fastener for securely attaching a board perpendicularly to an edge of a composite board that includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes a dowel that fixedly engages in a blindbore in the edge of the composite board, a washer that removably abuts against the dowel and the edge of the composite board and limits travel of the dowel in the blindbore, glue that is disposed on the dowel and in the blindbore and fixedly engages the dowel in the blindbore, and an installation screw that extends through the washer and threadably into the dowel, and when tightened, holds the first portion together as a unit, while the unit is being installed in the blindbore, and once the unit is installed, the installation screw and the washer are removed, with the glue maintaining the first portion in the blindbore.

Abstract: A bottom structure for refrigerators containing a base plate made of a synthetic resin through an injection molding process and having a cavity filled with foam, a machine compartment casing engages with the top surface of the base plate and defines a machine compartment of a refrigerator, a fitting elements for engaging the lower edge of an exterior casing with the top surface of the base plate is provided, the base plate may have a plurality of fitting slits on its top surface, while the machine compartment casing may have a plurality of fitting projections at positions corresponding to the fitting slits, the fitting elements may include a fitting groove formed on the top surface of the base plate and a fitting rail formed on the lower edge of the external plate.

Abstract: A modular cabinet includes a plurality of modular wall panels that interlock with one another via tubular connector assemblies. Each tubular connector assembly has a female tubular member attached to a modular panel and a male tubular member attached to an adjacent modular wall panel. The tubular connector assembly joins the modular panel and the adjacent modular panel to form a corner of the modular cabinet.

Abstract: A knock-down file cabinet and in particular, a vertical file cabinet wherein both the cabinet housing and each of the drawers have a knock-down construction. The drawers use either separate components that are slidably fitted together, or a single sheet of material that defines the bottom, side and back walls. Each drawer construction is usable within the cabinet housing so as to define a complete knock-down vertical file cabinet which can be readily shipped in a relatively compact container or package and thereafter assembled together.

Abstract: In a shield case for housing an electronic equipment therein, a plurality of metal plates include a top plate, a bottom plate, a front plate, a rear plate, a pair of side plates, which are assembled to one another in a box-like shape. A projection is formed on an outer face of the rear plate. A stopper projection is formed on an outer face of each side plate. A rear face holding piece extends downwardly from a rear edge of the top plate. The rear face holding piece is formed with a holding member at a lower end portion thereof. The holding member elastically abuts on the outer face of the rear plate, after climbing over the projection. Side face holding pieces extend downwardly from side edges of the top plate. Each side face holding piece is formed with a notched portion at a lower end portion thereof.

Abstract: A computer and a method of EMI containment in a computer chassis having peripheral bays formed in its chassis, and at least two openings formed in a wall of the chassis for providing access to the at least two bays, respectively. Covers are provided for the openings and each cover overlaps its respective opening and one of the covers overlaps the other cover. The covers are interlocked with tabs formed on one of the covers which engage recessed portions formed in the other cover.

Abstract: A cabinet is formed by fitting a protruding portion 21 on a rear cabinet 2 side to an inner side of an edge portion 12 of an opening on a front cabinet 1 side. Convex portions 4 provided at a plurality of positions on the obverse surface of the protruding portion 21 form a gap between the obverse surface of the protruding portion 21 and the reverse surface of the edge portion 12 of the opening at the fitted portion. The top portion of each of the convex portion 4 is formed in a tapered or arcuate shape. The convex portion 4 may be formed of a pair of projections provided at two adjacent positions.