Supports: cabinet structure – With movable components – Flexible material – plural strips or connected panels
Patent
1998-02-27
2000-04-25
Cuomo, Peter M.
Supports: cabinet structure
With movable components
Flexible material, plural strips or connected panels
403252, 52 795, G06B 915
Patent
active
060535911
ABSTRACT:
A cabinet is provided which is uniquely configured for uncomplicated use, particularly in environments with limited space. Specifically, the cabinet has a tambour door. The tambour door includes both a mechanical hinge and a flex hinge. Together the flex hinge and the mechanical hinge cooperate to provide the necessary flexibility to the tambour door. Secondly, this invention also provides an attachment mechanism that allows the cabinet to be assembled in an uncomplicated manner. Specifically, the attachment mechanism utilizes a plurality of joints that are defined by a male anchor portion and a female socket portion. Preferably, the attachment mechanism is integrally formed with the cabinet.
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Anderson Jerry A.
Cuomo Peter M.
O'Planick Richard B.
Rubbermaid Incorporated
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