Diskette storage container for storing a large quantity of diskettes
US4498583A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 1, 1983 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B33/0438
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A diskette storage container is formed of molded plastic parts which are pivotally connected together. A substantially rectangular base member has upwardly rising side walls, and cams having cam apertures adjacent the side walls. A cover member is pivotally connected to the base so that the rear edge of the cover passes into the base and rests at a slightly obtuse angle against the cams. A diskette support member is pivotally mounted to said cover and includes camming surfaces which ride on said cams as the cover is rotated toward its open position. The pivotal connection is disposed rearwardly of the centroid of the diskette support member. A notch in said camming surface is positioned to engage the cams when the cover is fully opened. This allows the diskette support member to drop forward a predetermined distance which improves accessibility to the diskettes. A locking arrangement includes a locking arm near the forward edge of the camming surfaces for engagement with the cam apertures when the container is closed. The locking arrangement includes a latch mechanism that engages with a slot in the diskette support member and a key rotated bolt is positioned so as to hold the latc…
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