Cabinet connector

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2005-09-06

2005-09-06

Hansen, James O. (Department: 3637)

Supports: cabinet structure

Sectional-unit type

Connectors

Reexamination Certificate

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06938966

ABSTRACT:
A connector for interconnecting vertical panels of adjacent cabinets comprises male and female connector elements releasably mounted in opposed openings in the sidewalls of adjoining cabinet modules. Each connector element comprises a body that is shaped to fit into a compatible opening in a sidewall of a cabinet. The body desirably has locking tabs extending radially outwardly therefrom. The locking tabs fit into the opening in the sidewall and then are rotated into locking slots in the sides of the openings. A projection with an enlarged head on the male connector element fits in a keyhole slot in the female connector element to lock the two connector elements together.

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