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Counterbalanced door system for a storage cabinet

US6779856B2 · kind B2 · utility

12Cited by
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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 21, 2002
Grant dateAug 24, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05Y2900/20
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A storage unit includes a cabinet defining an interior and a door assembly, which has a first door section and a second door section. Each of the door sections is pivotably mounted to the cabinet for movement between an open position and a closed position. The first and second door sections prevent access to the interior of the cabinet when in the closed position and provide access to the interior of the cabinet when in the oven position. The storage unit also includes a link pivotably interconnected between the first and second door sections so as to synchronize movement of the first and second door sections between the open and closed positions. A biasing arrangement counterbalances the door assembly and maintains the first and second door sections in both the open position and closed position and positions therebetween.

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