Patent · US Expired

Modular housing

US6637843B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 3, 2001
Grant dateOct 28, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05B65/464
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A modular housing assembly is stacked in a vertical array of similar assemblies within a multi-drawer storage unit. A modular housing assembly includes a housing and a linear channel extending though opposite ends of the housing. The channel opens into the interior of the housing. Two bar end modules slide along the channel. The end modules may be connected to bar spacers cut from separate pieces to form assembled sliding bars. An actuator, including a fork and a cam, is provided to lock the sliding bars to prevent more than one drawer from opening at one time. The actuator rotates within the housing, about a pin mounted between two walls of the housing. A modular housing and a kit for installing a modular housing assembly are also described.

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