Drawer interlock apparatus
US5586817A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 1995 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B65/463
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An interlock mechanism is provided for a document handler having a pair of drawers for storing documents to prevent the simultaneous extension of more than one of the drawers. The drawer interlock apparatus comprises a frame and a longitudinal rail mounted to a side wall of each drawer. Each rail has a pair of substantially L-shaped stops and a locating notch positioned between the stops. A locking mechanism is pivotally mounted to the frame. The locking mechanism is slideably engaged with the rail of each drawer for preventing the simultaneous extension of the multiple drawers. Each drawer also has link mechanisms for adjusting drawer alignment to meet document registration requirements.
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