US3598462A
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Locking mechanism for a mechanized filing cabinet
Assignee: Unisys Corp
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Filing: 1970-04-10
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Granted: 1971-08-10
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Expires: 1990-04-10
Abstract
Abstract A locking mechanism for use in a mechanized filing cabinet having a position adjustable posting board and a vertically sliding door for closing an access opening. The posting board is moved to a predetermined position and a release handle is moved inwardly to cause shoot bolts to move outwardly and lock the posting board at the predetermined position. The vertically sliding door is moved downwardly to close the access opening in the filing cabinet and a locking key is rotated to move lock bolts outwardly. Movement of the lock bolts locks the release handle and moves latches into apertures in the sliding door thereby locking the sliding door in its lower or closed position.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy E Kanitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:18
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B63/00; A47B63/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/0911; Y10T292/0945; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5093; Y10T70/5097; Y10T70/5111; Y10T70/5115
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A locking mechanism for a mechanized filing cabinet having a sliding door for closing an access opening located above a position adjustable posting board that includes a position adjusting mechanism, said locking mechanism comprising: a key-operated locking means for locking said mechanized filing cabinet; a lock bolt assembly including means for locking said position adjustable posting board in a fixed position when the said keyoperated locking means is operated; and a latching assembly including a finger mounted so as to project said finger into an aperture in said sliding door when said lock bolt assembly is operated by said key-operated locking means and said sliding door closes said access opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A locking mechanism for a mechanized filing cabinet having a sliding door for closing an access opening located above a position adjustable posting board that includes a position adjusting mechanism, said locking mechanism comprising: a key-operated locking means for locking said mechanized filing cabinet; a lock bolt assembly including means for locking said position adjustable posting board in a fixed position when the said keyoperated locking means is operated; and a latching assembly including a finger mounted so as to project said finger into an aperture in said sliding door when said lock bolt assembly is operated by said key-operated locking means and said sliding door closes said access opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A locking mechanism for a mechanized filing cabinet as claimed in claim 1 wherein said key-operated locking means includes a cam that is rotated when said key-operated locking means is operated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A locking mechanism for a mechanized filing cabinet as claimed in claim 2 wherein said lock bolt assembly includes arms that are outwardly movable when said cam is Rotated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
A locking mechanism for a mechanized filing cabinet as claimed in claim 3 wherein said position adjusting mechanism of said position adjustable posting board includes a handle having a notch and wherein said lock bolt assembly includes an element mounted so as to fit into said notch to prevent movement of said position adjustable mechanism when said cam of said key-operated locking means is rotated.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
A locking mechanism for a mechanized filing cabinet as claimed in claim 4 wherein said filing cabinet has a removable front panel including stop angles mounted so as to prevent upward movement of said removable front panel when said position adjustable mechanism of said adjustable posting board is in a predetermined position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
65 words
A locking mechanism for a mechanized filing cabinet as claimed in claim 5 wherein said filing cabinet includes a posting board cover mounted beneath the posting board, said locking mechanism further including notched plates attached to said posting board cover and Z-shaped elements attached to the arms of said lock bolt assembly so as to fit into said notched plates when said cam is rotated.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
82 words
A locking mechanism for a mechanized filing cabinet as claimed in claim 6 wherein said latching assembly includes: a lower plate having a flange adapted for impingement on the outer end of said arms of said lock bolt assembly; a support element about which said lower plate is rotatable; and, an upper plate including said finger, said upper plate being attached to said lower plate so that said upper plate is rotatable about said support element when said lower plate is rotated.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A locking mechanism for a mechanized filing cabinet as claimed in claim 1 wherein said lock bolt assembly includes arms that are outwardly movable when said key-operated locking means is operated.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
82 words
A locking mechanism for a mechanized filing cabinet as claimed in claim 8 wherein said latching assembly includes: a lower plate having a flange adapted for impingement on the outer end of said arms of said lock bolt assembly; a support element about which said lower plate is rotatable; and, an upper plate including said finger, said upper plate being attached to said lower plate so that said upper plate is rotatable about said support element when said lower plate is rotated.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
A locking mechanism for a mechanized filing cabinet as claimed in claim 9 wherein said key-operated locking means includes a cam that is rotated when said key-operated locking means is operated to move said arms outwardly.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-09 | 1975-02-08 | 1975-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-09 | 1979-02-08 | 1979-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-09 | 1983-02-08 | 1983-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |