Anti-tip interlocking linkage mechanism for vertical cabinets
US7520576B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B65/46
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An anti-tip linkage mechanism for vertical file cabinets of the type having drawers and/or pivotal front panels includes molded polymeric cam follower housings that snap-fit onto each of the slide channels for the drawers or panels and non-circular connecting rods attached to cam actuators that enable interaction of the anti-tip mechanisms incorporated with each slide channel. Lock actuated auxiliary cam mechanisms and panel locking assemblies controllable by a single cabinet lock are connected with a cabinet lock by linkage bars or cables.
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