Abstract: A vertical computer mainframe includes a front panel, a shell, a casing and diskdrive racks, etc. The diskdrive racks include an upper rack and a lower rack. The upper rack is mounted at the front end and inside the casing, and the lower rack has one side near the master board, bent into a stepped wall, defining a big chamber and a small chamber of different sizes. The lower rack may be molded from plastic as an integral part. A sliding hard diskdrive may slide into and out of the big chamber. Alternatively, the lower rack may be molded from metal as an integral part, wherein a shell is disposed in the wider chamber and the inner width of the shell is equal to the outer width of the sliding hard diskdrive. In this manner, a large amount of interior space within the computer mainframe is provided for mounting other parts or devices.

Abstract: A storage cabinet is formed of a plurality of generally planar prepainted sheet metal panels adhesively laminated to one another substantially throughout overlapping edge portions to define a case of said cabinet. Certain of the panels are formed with deep narrow inwardly projecting reinforcing ribs disposed along edge portions of one side of the cabinet near the vertical corners, thereby forming reinforcing structures adjacent those corners. These ribs are narrow channels open to the outside of the cabinet. Another side panel formed with edge flanges at right angles to its major plane is mounted with these flanges disposed in the open channels, thereby further enhancing the strength of the cabinet, facilitating construction, and hiding the edges of the latter panel. Improved roller slide supports for the drawers are included, in which channels are formed for lateral confinement of the support rollers to desired predetermined tracks.

Abstract: A durable knockdown cabinet and kit for making the same includes, a bottom panel, a top panel, a left panel, a right panel and a plurality of clips. When assembled the left side panel with a lower interior portion of the left panel is aligned by and detachably connected to a left exterior region of the bottom panel with at least one of the clips and an upper interior portion of the left panel is aligned by and detachably connected to a left interior region of the top panel with at least one of the clips. The right side panel with a lower interior portion of the right panel is aligned by and detachably connected to a right exterior region of the bottom panel with at least one of the clips and an upper interior portion of the right panel is aligned by and detachably connected to a right interior region of the top panel with at least one of the clips. The clips each include a first and second clip section and a C-shaped locking plate.

Abstract: An electronics chassis, preferably a personal computer ("PC") power supply chassis, having a construction free of secondary fabrication operations and a method of manufacture therefor.

Abstract: A fume hood includes a housing with wall panels disposed in side-by-side relation and a top member disposed substantially perpendicularly to the wall panels. Connecting blocks which engage edge portions of adjacent panels connect these adjacent panels together. Clip members defining recesses for receiving edge portions of wall panels or of the top member secure the wall panels to the top member.

Abstract: An enclosure for housing electronic circuitry and the like, having a case and a cover which are mated together along edges thereof by substantially C-shaped flanges oriented in the same direction and asymmetrically with respect to each other to form semi-interlocking joints. Assembly and disassembly of the joints is accomplished by direct insertion and extraction without the need for sliding motion. The mating elements are locked together through the use of fasteners inserted into circular recesses formed by the flange members. The construction enables the use of internal dividing walls and shielding gaskets for forming electromagnetically isolated compartments within the housing enclosure.

Abstract: A knock-down cabinet is formed of a plurality of wall panels, each panel being formed of rigid members interconnected to form a frame. A fabric is stretched on the frame to form a side surface for the cabinet. The member may have a tubular cross section and may be extruded from an aluminum or an alloy thereof to form a very light, yet strong cabinet. The cabinet may be provided with similarly constructed trays for holding flat objects.

Abstract: A storage locker constructed of recyclable thermoplastic that utilizes insertion tabs and sockets molded into the sides, top, bottom, front and side panels for permanent interlocking without the need of conventional fasteners. The storage locker is assembled on site by inserting the tabs of the appropriate panel into the socket receptacles of an adjoining panel. Assembly of a basic locker requires snap attachment of the side walls to the top and bottom panel. A front frame, preassembly with a hinged door panel, is snap attached to the structure to complete the assembly wherein the structure is available for mounting directly to a wall. For a stand alone locker assembly, a perforated rear panel is available for attachment to the rear of the locker by use of locker pins. The rear panel provides aeration and allows various hook placement for hanging items. Shelves are available in either fixed or adjustable disposition.

Abstract: A device casing includes at least two casing parts, which are held together by corner parts that are pushed over the corners of the casing parts. Locking elements are provided to connect the corner parts with the casing parts. The locking elements prevent the corner parts coming away from the casing once assembled.

Abstract: A cabinet assembly (2) is disclosed comprising side panels (6,8), a rear panel (4), top and bottom panels (10, 12), and forward doors (14, 16). The rear panel has side and top edge flanges (24,26) which fit into slots (50,58) in the top and side panels. The rear and side panels have a vertical series of ledges (28,30,32, and 52,54,42) along an inward facing side, each ledge having two upwardly projecting dovetail projections (38,56). The top panel and bottom panel each have receptacles (60,80) formed in an underside thereof for receiving the dovetail projections of the rear and side panels. Ashelf (18) is provided for assembly to intermediate ledges of the cabinet, between the ledges and an associated retention flange (55). The doors assemble pivotally to forward outward extensions (66,74) of the top and bottom panels.

Abstract: A metal case having an adaptable capability between a lateral file or a cabinet which includes an inner framework comprised of a plurality of corrugated metal panels, each having a similar cross-sectional configuration and substantially extending the depth and length of the case. The panels are arranged horizontally and vertically to form a box-like structure which may be encased in a one-piece, metal outer wrapper and finished with a top and a base pan, thereby concealing spot welds which partially secure the inner framework to the outer wrapper. The inner framework is further secured to the outer wrapper by adhesive, which also provides acoustical insulation.

Abstract: Self-locking panels connectable in a closed polygon in which each panel has opposing connecting edges and end edges with a plurality of first locking elements (1) spaced along one connecting edge and corresponding first locking element receivers (20) spaced along the other connecting edges to connect adjacent panels to prevent their separation in first and second directions orthogonal to their line of connection. Each panel also has a first backstop (30) along one connecting edge and a first backstop receiver (40) along the other connecting edge to prevent displacement of the connecting edge of one of the adjacent connected panels in the second direction. Further, each panel has a second locking element (50) adjacent one of the connecting edges and corresponding second locking element receiver (60) adjacent the other connecting edge to connect adjacent panels to prevent their relative displacement in a direction parallel to the line of connection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a snap fit end cap for a control console positioned within a domestic appliance, particularly a washing or drying machine. Each of the end caps include mounting pins which extend through and support the control console. A stop surface is provided adjacent the mounting pins to limit the penetration of the pins into the control console and to prevent inward movement of the end cap relative to the control console. Resilient fastening devices are also provided by the end caps. The fastening devices extend through apertures provided by the control console, a shoulder surface of the fastening devices engaging an inner surface of the control console to prevent removal of the fastening device once installed therein as well as to prevent outward movement of the end cap relative to the control console.

Abstract: A vending device for vending newspapers and the like, comprising a plastic housing, a metal insert and a plastic base. The metal insert is retained in a channel in the housing and supported by the base, and includes an access door for accessing an inventory storage compartment, and a secure compartment containing a coin or credit card operated latch mechanism.

Abstract: The system of the present invention generally includes a base member, a plurality of frame members and means on the frame members and the base member for securing the frame members in an upright position at selected intervals along the length of the base member. The system further includes means on the frame member for receiving between adjacent pairs of the frame members a cabinet component.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a universal control console for use on domestic washing machines or dryers. The control console of the present invention extends between a pair of mounting end caps, and provides a plurality of mounting means to facilitate the mounting and attachment of controls thereto. The apertures include a central aperture having upwardly and downwardly extending rectangular apertures and a generally circular main opening. The main opening includes a pair of opposed radial notches. Below the downwardly extending rectangular aperture is a generally T-shaped aperture. Several generally tab-receiving apertures are laterally-spaced from the central aperture. The openings in the control console cooperate to mount a variety of control devices, allowing interchangeability among controls which is desirable for different appliance models.

Abstract: A weighing scale housing has a top cover wall removably fastened to the housing rear wall, whereby after the top wall has been unfastened and removed from the rear wall, the transparent side and front walls of the housing may be removed from the housing base for cleaning.

Abstract: A tool cabinet includes a bottom wall with a plurality of casters, two vertical opposed side panels connected securely to the bottom wall, a back panel, two door panels mounted pivotally and respectively on front edges of the side panels, a cover member mounted on horizontal upper edges of the side panels, a partition plate and a plurality of drawers. Each side panel has a column of block projections that is formed on an inner panel surface thereof. Each two adjacent block projections cooperatively define a longitudinal groove therebetween. The inner panel surface of each side panel has a first engaging groove adjacent to the rear edge, and a second engaging groove between the rear edge and the first engaging groove. The back panel has two opposed vertical edges which engage respectively the first engaging grooves. The partition plate is mounted on the side panels by engaging aligned ones of the longitudinal grooves.

Abstract: A partitioning member is provided at the opening of a thermal insulation box having outer and inner boxes forming a space in between the outer and inner boxes. The two spaces communicate with each other and are filled integrally with a thermal insulation material by injecting into the space between the outer and inner boxes an expandable thermal insulation material, which diffuses into the space inside the partitioning member, to thereby provide in a simple and economical way a thermal insulation box having a small number of components and uniform thermal insulation.

Abstract: An antenna housing comprising panels having lateral ends which are held together by interlocking end members which slidably engage the lateral ends. End caps engage the upper and lower parts of the lateral ends and end members to hold them together to provide an integrated, low profile aesthetically pleasing antenna housing.

Abstract: A medication cart has a base formed of a pair of molded plates interconnected by rails. The plates have molded grooves and holes for receiving structural elements of the cart. Molded hollow plastic end panels have horizontal ribs that support drawers. The end panels are seated in grooves in the base plates. A top cap covers the top of the cart. Lock bars are provided to retain the drawers in the cart.

Abstract: Washers for cleansing metal parts, filters, quartz tubes and the like are either drum washers, or washers in the form of cabinets equipped with sprays. Industrial washers are washers adapted for assembly line cleaning of metal parts. Separate treating zones lead to the highly cleaned metal surfaces required by many coating processes. A conveying means is usually installed in the ceilings or floors of such washers for continuous transport of fabricated metal articles therethrough, and tanks are disposed in the base of such washers. Chemical cleaning agents utilized in industrial spray washers have a significant corrosive effect on the washer equipment. Herein a life-extending solution to the corrosion problem is provided. Plastic panels are carried by framework members to form a housing over the tanks, spray assemblies and drain areas.

Abstract: An easily assembled and dis-assembled knockdown EMI/RFI shielded electronic rack enclosure incorporating the structurally cooperative use of squaring bracket assemblies for the squared unitized corner joining of adjacent vertical side wall frame to horizontal top and bottom frame components and thereby substantially eliminate the distortion effects of racking forces, as well as the use of joining clamps for the unitized assembly connection of top and bottom enclosement panel components respectively to the opposing side enclosement panel components and thereby additionally substantially eliminate EMI/RFI shielding leaks resultant from mechanical shock forces.

Abstract: A built-up furniture unit formed by joining a plurality of housing panels to one another, at least one of each joined pair of the housing panels being formed into a hollw doublewalled construction by blow molding a thermoplastic resin. The housing panels are joined to one another by the interposition of a plurality of reinforcing members and a plurality of bolts threadingly engages with the reinforcing members, respectively, and/or by the interposition of plural pairs of interposing members and a plurality of connector members both being connected to one another by means of bolts.

Abstract: An enclosure for a computer system is disclosed, which has the capability of being used in a desktop, tower or rack-mount configuration. The enclosure includes side extrusions having a center portion and two end portions which are substantially perpendicular to the center portion. Foot grooves are located on the end portions and on the center portion near each corner, and center grooves are located along the wider center portion. Pliable feet may be slid into position into foot grooves of the end portions of both side extrusions, in the desktop configuration. The tower configuration may be obtained by installing support feet which wrap around the corner of the side extrusion, mating in both the foot grooves on the end portions and those in the center portion of the side extrusion. The disclosed enclosure also enables rack-mounting by way of rack slides mounted into the center grooves of the center portion of the side extrusions.

Abstract: A tool cabinet is formed without the use of fasteners or weldments by providing back and side panel sections in an integral unit having top and bottom flanges, and separate top and bottom panel sections having attachment flanges adapted to be interfitted with the flanges on the back and side panel unit to form an open-front housing. Three continuous loop frame members are spaced apart front-to-back inside the housing and are adhesively secured to the top, bottom and side panel sections and support drawer assemblies mounted in a front opening. A lock bar guide is adhesively secured to the back panel section and receives a lock bar which is inserted through a notch in the bottom panel section after the housing has been assembled. Adhesive or frictional interengagement may also be used to secure together the flanges of the panel sections. An internal framework comprising a single, wide loop frame member with spaced-apart ribs is also disclosed.

Abstract: A knock-down skeletal cabinet comprising: a bottom wall element, a first end wall element, a second end wall element and a top wall element, each having integral front and rear molding rail elements extending along the entire length thereof; said front molding rail elements being hollow and including locking slot means proximate to the ends thereof; said rear molding rail elements being hollow and having locking slot means formed proximate to the ends thereof and further including projecting flange means extending perpendicularly to the plane of said wall elements; rigid corner connectors having legs disposed at right angles to one another and including locking tab means on each of said legs; said connectors being disposed within the ends of the molding rails on each of said wall elements and interconnecting said wall elements to form a skeletal parallelpiped cabinet.

Abstract: A shelving unit includes one or more elongated back panels and a pair of elongated side panels all of which have longitudinal edges in the form of a rollback that provides flanges for interlocking with edges of other pieces. An elongated panel connector in the form of a channel having a pair of legs that extend angularly inwardly is utilized to connect the rollback edges of the back panels to form the back portion of the shelving unit.

Abstract: An article of furniture is provided which is readily assembleable with a minimum of parts and tools, and yet provides a neat, finished appearance. The furniture article includes at least one rigid elongate connector bracket interposed between at least one side panel and a top panel, the connector bracket including separate portions which fixedly secure the side panel to the top panel. The top panel and side panel form a groove-like seam therebetween which the connector bracket covers to provide a neat finished appearance. In one embodiment, the furniture article includes snap-lock.

Abstract: A personal computer with an upstanding structure comprises a U-shaped base frame and a support bracket, wherein the base frame constituted by a bottom plate, a front plate, and a rear plate; the support bracket is fixed between the front and rear plates of the base frame to install a conventional 51/4" floppy disk drive bracket and a power supply thereon, to install a 31/2" floppy disk drive bracket and a hard disk drive bracket thereunder. A card guide bracket which is used to install a speaker and a fan, and to guide interface cards is attached on the inner surface of the front plate of the base frame. A mother board mounting plate having a slidable snap-on fastener to secure on the support bracket is guided and positioned by a pair of guiding blocks formed on a lateral side of the bottom plate of the base frame and pushed into be secured by the snap-on fastener to a vertical disposition.

Abstract: There is described an improved system for the assembly of furniture and like items, comprising flat surface panels having a plurality of peripheral edges thereabout, longitudinally extending grooves formed in one or more of the peripheral edges, edge members for covering selected ones of the peripheral edges and connectors corresponding in cross-sectional shape with the grooves for slidable engagement therewith. The connectors each have a base and a groove engaging portion, wherein each connector is connectable along its base to a respective one of the surface panels or edge members. A surface panel or edge member may be assembled to another surface panel by means of a slidable connection between the groove engaging portion of the connectors thereon and the groove in an abutting edge of the other surface panel.

Abstract: The invention concerns quick release fastenening means particularly for coupling furniture parts.

Abstract: An arrangement for detachably securing together pairs of substantially perpendicular thin-walled, planar, generally flat structural parts (1, 2) which may define wall, top, bottom and/or side members as in the frame of data processing apparatus. A first structural part (1) is provided with calibrated slot openings (3a) for receiving contoured projections (4) on the second structural part (2). The first part (1) also includes at least a passage (8) through which a threaded screw (6) is journaled, and the second part (2) is provided with a cutout 10, opposite the screw passage (8) and aligned with the passage axis (9), configured and dimensioned for engagement with the threads of the screw (6). This arrangement enables detachable securement of the first and second structural parts (1, 2) utilizing a minimum of separate components and a minimum number of assembly steps or operations thus yielding a considerably more cost-effective attachment arrangement than heretofore known.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening hardware set for the adjustable fastening of a drawer front to the sides of a drawer. The invention has a hook which can be affixed to the front mark. A stud unit which can be releasably held by the hook is provided on the corresponding side.

Abstract: A furniture component, such as a cabinet structure, having corner recesses extending vertically of the cabinet structure and each adapted to receive a vertically elongate corner trim element. The corner trim element preferably has a rounded convex configuration on one side thereof, and a generally square corner configuration on the other side thereof. The corner trim element can be positioned in the respective recess in two different orientations so that either the rounded or square corner configurations can be exteriorly exposed. When the square corner configuration is exposed, then the corner trim element also defines therein an accessible vertically elongate groove which accommodates one-half of a connecting element, such as a vertical hinge element, for permitting the corner of the cabinet to be secured to another furniture component, such as another cabinet or an upright wall panel.

Abstract: A cabinet is disclosed which includes a frame defining a cabinet interior. A plurality of dividers separate the cabinet interior into a plurality of storage compartments. The frame includes opposing side walls and top and bottom walls. The top wall is attached to the side walls by first and second mounting plates carried on the side walls and top wall, respectively. The first plate is resiliently urged against the side wall. The second plate is sized to be received between the first plate and the side wall, with latch mechanisms for holding the attaching plates in position.

Abstract: The enclosure is intended, among other uses, for a rack-mounted electronic musical instrument characterized in that screws are not required to secure the assembled parts of the enclosure. Top and bottom molded plastic halves (preferably identical) have integral flexible hooks and also projections. The halves have inward turned edges which fit together and mate at the horizontal mid-plane of the enclosure. A generally U-shaped thin, narrow sheet metal core engages the back and both sides of both halves inside the edges of the halves and is formed with holes into which the distal ends of the hooks snap and thus lock the halves and core together. A plastic front panel also has horizontal flexible hooks which snap into holes in the core to close off the front of the enclosure. Outward extending ears on the core may be used to attach the enclosure to a rack.

Abstract: To protect a base body (7) of the cabinet cover made of foamed plastic material, cover sheets (4), for example of sheet aluminum, are hooked over projecting edges of the side wall and overlapped with flaps (20) over the back wall (3) of the plastic base body. The corners of the cover sheets are angled-off in Z-shaped terminations (24) and connected to the base body by plastic elastic cover rails (6) connected to the base body (7) by snap-in projection-and-recess connections (12, 13; 8, 9), thereby providing a lightweight surface-protected cabinet which can be assembled simply and without requiring hand tools or assembly connectors such as screws or the like.

Abstract: An improved pedestal base for beds including drawers particularly of the type which may be transported and stored in a totally flat condition and assembled by the user without the use of any tools. The base is designed so that it is adjustable to fit under the various bed sizes. It includes a pair of longitudinal rails defining drawer openings and head and foot frame members which are segmented and assembled by keys or splines. The number of segments in the head and foot frame portions defines the width of the assembled bed. The key joints are assembled merely by placing the two members to be joined together in position and slipping the keying member into the corresponding slots. Preferably a double dovetail or hour glass joiner is used. Drawers fit into the frame and are located beneath the bed proper which is sitting on top of the frame. Drawers are comprised of a front, a back, two sides and a bottom.

Abstract: A fixing device 30 is provided for securing two members, one of which is formed with a groove, together in a predetermined angular relationship. The device includes two limbs 32,34 having respective free ends 36,46 located at the same end 49 of the device, the limbs being arranged to act as levers which, when pushed towards each other at a predetermined position, cause the free ends 36,46 to move apart to engage walls of the groove. The device 30 also advantageously includes a necked slot 50 for receiving, for example, a screw, for securement to the one planar surface, which necked slot co-operates with the screw such that the screw will push the limbs together in order to effect said engagement as the screw secures the device to the ungrooved member.

Abstract: A knocked down drawer assembly in which the parts are specially designed so that they can be easily interlocked and bonded together to form a drawer construction of great structural integrity. The drawer assembly does not require the use of conventional fasteners for assembly, nor does it require the use of costly clamps, corner mouldings or the like to accomplish the assembly.

Abstract: An interlock secures adjacent panels of ready to assemble furniture in a selected angular relationship and includes a rigid elongated core member including at least a pair of elongated faces thereon disposed in a predetermined angular relationship (usually at right angles) to one another. A plurality of connecting bolts are fixed to the core member and projecting outwardly from each of the elongated faces in predetermined spaced relation to each other along said faces. These connecting bolts are adapted to enter into corresponding bores in the end faces of the panels which are thus secured to the interlock. These connecting bolts each have means thereon for engaging with suitable locking elements, such as cam locks, disposed in the respective bores in the panels whereby the connecting bolts are securely held in the bores with the elongated faces of the core member is close abutting relation to the respectively associated end faces of the panels.

Abstract: Panels for forming the four sides of knockdown constructions such as file cabinets or shelf units are formed with interlocking side rails allowing for assembly without the use of separate fasteners or tools.

Abstract: A knock down chest of drawers (10) assembled from a plurality of prepackaged flat panels without any separate fasteners includes a detachable frome (12) having a pair of said panels (16, 18) with a plurality of horizontal grooves (32) therein. Detachable drawers (14) are formed of a bottom panel (56) having side panels (62) supported thereon. The bottom panel (56) has side supporting flanges (74) which extend outwardly beyond the side panels (62) and fit within a pair of opposed grooves (32) in the side panels (16, 18) of the frame (12) to mount the drawers (14) for sliding movement between open and closed positions.

Abstract: A drawer includes a bottom plate engaged with two metal drawer side walls each having a Z-shaped profile including upper and lower horizontal flanges. The bottom plate is positioned on the lower horizontal flanges of the drawer side walls. On each side of the drawer, a sealing member of plastics material is arranged between the bottom plate and the respective drawer side wall. Each sealing member has a covering lip for covering the gap between the bottom plate and the drawer side wall.

Abstract: A modular elevator cab construction is provided for assembly onto a platform of an elevator cage substantially from within the area of the cab. A rear wall panel, two side wall panels and front wall structures are assembled by simple complementary interengaging hanger devices on the backside of the adjacent walls for assembling the walls in proper right-angular juxtaposition.

Abstract: A device for fastening a drawer front plate to a drawer metal drawer side wall having in a front end thereof a recess includes a block having a groove and fastened to the front plate by dowels. The drawer side wall is insertable into the groove. An adjustment plate which is held in the block projects into the recess of the drawer side wall. The drawer side wall has a slot which is disposed behind the recess and into which engages a projection protruding from a side wall of the block. An adjustment plate which abuts with the upper and lower edges of the recess in the side wall is arranged in the groove of the block.

Abstract: A product display and dispensing unit comprises a plurality of juxtaposed compartments made from body members and side panels. Keys are provided on the body members and engage complementary slots on the side panels. Each slot accommodates two keys, one key of a comaprtment located at either side of the panels. The lid comprises a plate member having a handle and an upper lip which engages dowels in the side panels.

Abstract: A storage cabinet adapted for mounting on a wall having side panels, a bottom panel, a top wall, and door. Keyhole slots extend through edge portions of the bottom panel. A conventional screw and non-removable stud extend through each slot, with the studs being non-removably secured to the side panel. The screws engage the front portions of the keyhole slots and the studs engage the back portions of the keyhole slots. A cover is removably secured to the back inside portion of the side panel so that the back edge of the bottom panel is in abutting engagement with the cover.