Anti-tip interlocking linkage mechanism for vertical cabinets

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 enab...

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Main Authors PAYNE JAMIE L, ANDRES TODD T, LUDWIG GARY R, BLACKBURN NICHOLAS L, DALTON ROBERT E, FINCH, JR. GLYN A
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 07.08.2012
Subjects
BOLTS OR FASTENING DEVICES FOR WINGS, SPECIALLY FOR DOORS ORWINDOWS
CABINETS
COFFEE MILLS
DESKS
DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES
DRAWERS
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
FURNITURE
GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
HUMAN NECESSITIES
KEYS
LOCKS
OFFICE FURNITURE
SAFES
SPICE MILLS
SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
TABLES
WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS
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Summary: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.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20100956407