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 Ludwig, Gary R, Payne, Jamie L, Andres, Todd T, Dalton, Robert E, Finch, Jr, Glyn A, Blackburn, Nicholas L
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 07.08.2012
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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.