Hinge system for low-profile cabinet assemblies

Details Hinge system for low-profile cabinet assemblies Hinge system for low-profile cabinet assemblies

2006-05-09

2008-10-21

Patel, Dhiru R (Department: 2831)

Electricity: conductors and insulators

Boxes and housings

With electrical device

C174S050000, C174S058000, C200S061810, C292S201000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07439453

ABSTRACT:
Hinge mechanisms that facilitates access to internal components associated with a cabinet, e.g., a fiber optic cabinet, are provided. The hinge mechanisms are adapted for use with a telecommunication cabinet that is of low profile design, e.g., 1U or 2U height. The hinge mechanisms accommodate a combination of motions, e.g., a sliding motion and a hinging motion, whereby the limited space associated with a low profile cabinet is overcome and access to internal componentry, e.g., patch panels, is facilitated. A pair of hinge mechanisms are provided with a door. The hinge mechanisms mount outward of the cabinet so as to permit the door to be pivoted downward without engagement between with another cabinet or other structure positioned therebelow. A U-shaped member may be mounted to the door and sliding pins to translate motion from the hinge mechanisms to the door.

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