Modular container for dental photocuring materials

US5246105A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• HERAEUS KULZER GMBH · DE

Inventors

• Rudolf Eykmann · Usingen, DE
• Joachim Fritze · Friedrichsdorf, DE
• Birgit Uhrig · Neu-Anspach, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 3, 1991
• Grant date: Sep 21, 1993
• Expiry date: Sep 3, 2011

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61C19/02
• WIPO field: Furniture, games
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A modular container for dental materials has an upper section (1) with a hinged top (13) and a lower section (2) composed of at least two superposed modules (3), each with two drawers (4). All sections feature interchangeable side panels (5) connected by aluminum sheet (6; 6') or the like, which is bent to form both a rear wall (8; 8') and a base element (7) or a cover element (20). The sheet metal is held between the side panel pair (5) by rails (32; 32'; 32") formed thereon. Similar rails (11; 11'; 11") formed on the inside of the front panels (25) engage around a laterally extending rim (22) at the front or back of each drawer; the drawers can be rotated front-to-back by attaching the front panel to the opposing edge. The upper section's cover is attached by hinges (12) which have rotational stops (14,15) for propping the cover in an open position. Hooks or barbs (26) atop each side panel (5) engage in slots or recesses (27) in the immediately superposed module or section, so that the modular unit stays together regardless of vibration. Rubber feet (28) under the bottom module damp vibration and provide glide races (29) for ribs (21) underneath drawers (4).