US3913997A
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Cabinet closure system
Assignee: United States Department of the Air Force
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Filing: 1974-07-09
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Granted: 1975-10-21
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Expires: 1994-07-09
Abstract
Abstract A cabinet closure system capable of providing both mechanical rigidity and RFI shielding. The closure system has a U-shaped closure element which relies upon a wedging-lever action for securely holding equipment in place. Because of the novel makeup of the closure element, a minimum amount of fasteners are required to secure the closure element in the sealed or closed position. In this manner quick removal of and/or installation of equipment is possible.
Inventors
- 👤 Heino L Pull
- 👤 Jr Paul F Rezabek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:08
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; F; F16; F16B; F16B2/00; F16B2/02; F16B2/06; F16B2/065; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/26; H02B1/30; H02B1/32; H02B1/34; H02B1/36; H05K9/00; H05K9/0073
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
In a cabinet having at least one compartment surrounded by four sides, the improvement therein being a cabinet closure system, said closure system comprising at least one closure element, said closure element being of a U-shaped design having a bottom segment and a pair of arms, each of said arms being of a channel-shaped configuration and said bottom segment being pivotally secured to one of said sides and having pressure rims thereon capable of securely wedging a piece of equipment between said sides of said cabinet and said pressure rims and means attached to said closure element for fixedly securing said closure element to said cabinet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
In a cabinet having at least one compartment surrounded by four sides, the improvement therein being a cabinet closure system, said closure system comprising at least one closure element, said closure element being of a U-shaped design having a bottom segment and a pair of arms, each of said arms being of a channel-shaped configuration and said bottom segment being pivotally secured to one of said sides and having pressure rims thereon capable of securely wedging a piece of equipment between said sides of said cabinet and said pressure rims and means attached to said closure element for fixedly securing said closure element to said cabinet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
In a cabinet as defined in claim 1 wherein each of said arms has a first and second pressure rim, the first pressure rim being of a greater length than said second pressure rim whereby said equipment is wedged between said pressure rims and said sides of said cabinet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
In a cabinet as defined in claim 2 wherein said bottom segment has a pressure rim, the distance between the top surface of said sides of said cabinet and the bottom surface of said pressure rim of said bottom segment is substantially the same as the distance between the top surface of said sides of said cabinet and the bottom surface of said second pressure rim.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
In a cabinet as defined in claim 3 wherein said means for fixedly securing said closure element to said cabinet is located in said arms and is made up of at least one finger bolt capable of engaging a side of said cabinet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
In a cabinet as defined in claim 4 further comprising at least one aperture in said cabinet side aligned with said finger bolt and means fixedly secured adjacent said aperture for engaging said finger bolt.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
In a cabinet as defined in claim 5 wherein said bottom segment contains a groove therein for accommodating said equipment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
In a cabinet as defined in claim 6 further comprising another closure element pivotally secured to a side in said cabinet opposIte said side which secures said one closure element.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
In a cabinet as defined in claim 7 further comprising a pair of finger bolts in each of said arms.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
In a cabinet as defined in claim 8 wherein said closure element is made of metal.
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) | 1978-10-20 | 1979-04-21 | 1979-10-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-20 | 1983-04-21 | 1983-10-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-20 | 1987-04-21 | 1987-10-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |