Modular cabinet with hidden clamping system
OwnerRichard Stackinventor
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Abstract
The present invention includes a system for quickly and simply manufacturing semi-custom cabinetry utilizing a hidden pin joining system. The hidden pin joining system allows panels of a cabinet, or other items, to quickly and securely join together, with significant load bearing ability. The joining pin designs allow for discretely joining pieces together to create custom cabinetry during installation. The specially designed drill bits allow the system to work seamlessly. Using CAD/CAM machinery, the drill bits can cut stock pieces that can be taken to installation sites, and formed into custom cabinetry for kitchen, closets, or any other desired shelving units.
Claims6
A fastener comprising:
- a body having a first surface opposing a parallel second surface along a vertical axis, a distal first face opposing a distal second face along a horizontal axis, said first and second faces perpendicular to said first and second surfaces, each of said first and second surfaces terminating integrally at a first end member and an opposing second end member of said body, said body having a first width and a first length;
- a center support section located between said first end member and said second end member;
- a first pair of inwardly compressible clips formed on said center support section, wherein one clip protrudes continuously away from said first surface and an opposing clip protrudes continuously away from said second surface resulting in a second width, wherein said second width is greater than said first width;
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- said body including at least one leg extending vertically away from said body, said at least one leg having a third width and a second length, wherein said third width is less than said second width:
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- wherein said at least one leg is a cylindrical protrusion extending perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the body in an opposite direction from the pair of compressible clips.
A fastener comprising:
- a body having a first surface opposing a parallel second surface along a vertical axis, a distal first face opposing a distal second face along a horizontal axis, said first and second faces perpendicular to said first and second surfaces, each of said first and second surfaces terminating integrally at a first end member and an opposing second end member of said body;
- a center support section located between said first end member and said second end member, said center support section having a first width;
- a first pair of attachment clips formed on said center support section, wherein one clip protrudes continuously away from said first surface and an opposing clip protrudes continuously away from said second surface resulting in a second width, wherein said second width is greater than said first width;
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- said body including at least one leg extending vertically away from said body, said at least one leg having a length less than a length of said body:
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- wherein said at least one leg is a cylindrical protrusion extending perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the body in an opposite direction from the pair of attachment clips.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.