Binder bin including dampening mechanism for door
US6471312B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 23, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/132
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A storage apparatus includes a storage unit defining a front opening, and a closure member configured to cover the front opening. The closure member is attached to the storage unit for movement between open, intermediate and closed positions. The storage apparatus further includes a dampening element operably coupled to the closure member and the storage unit. The dampening element provides enhanced resistance to the movement of the closure member during a final phase of the opening and closing movements of the closure member while not providing enhanced resistance during an initial phase of the opening and closing movements.
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