Carrousel file cabinet
AssigneeHarbor Steel & Supply Corp.
InventorDavid Swenson
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Abstract
A file cabinet providing access to files from substantially all sides, and having one or more rotatable tiers, each tier containing a plurality of file containers. Each tier includes a central carrousel having a plurality of radially extending arms. Mounted to the outer terminus of each arm is a file support assembly, each configured to rotate about a vertical axis between a retracted position and an extended position. Each file support assembly is adapted to suspend a file container thereon to provide detachable storage. The detachable file containers each include a box having an upper frame which suspends the container from the file support assemblies. A top may be provided to close each container in a secure manner to protect the container's contents.
Claims31
A file cabinet, comprising in combination:
- a base;
- a central carrousel assembly rotatably coupled to said base;
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- a plurality of file support assemblies pivotally coupled to said central carrousel assembly and rotatable between an extended position and a closed position relative to said central carrousel assembly, each of said plurality of file support assemblies include a pivot tube having a first end and a second end:
- a hanger arm intermediate said first and second end of said pivot tube and extending perpendicular thereto;
- and a bearing assembly in said first and second ends of said pivot tube.
A carrousel file cabinet, comprising in combination:
- a base
- a carrousel assembly journaled with said base, said carrousel assembly including a bearing member having one portion attached to said base and a second portion attached to said carrousel assembly to permit said carrousel assembly to rotate about an axis;
- a plurality of file support assemblies coupled to said carrousel assembly, each, rotatable between a stowed position and an extended position about an axis substantially parallel to said carrousel assembly and including a file support member having first and second ends;
- a bearing member disposed in each of said first and second ends, each bearing member interconnected to said carrousel assembly, a hanger arm extending from said file support member;
- and a member internal said file support member and cooperating with an end of said hanger arm to control a rotation angle of said hanger arm and said support member between said stowed position and said extended position;
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- a file container adapted to be detachably suspended from any one of said plurality of file support assemblies.
A carrousel file cabinet, comprising in combination:
- a base;
- a carrousel assembly journaled with said base;
- a plurality of file support assemblies coupled to said carrousel assembly, each rotatable between a stowed position and an extended position about an axis substantially parallel to said carrousel assembly;
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- a file container adapted to be detachably suspended from any one of said plurality of file support assemblies, said file container including a rim formed from a plurality of contoured walls;
- a plurality of legs pivotally coupled to said rim and movable between an extended position and a position retracted toward an interior of said container rim;
- and a bottom panel slidably received along said plurality of legs and configured to nest against a lower edge of said rim.
A carrousel file cabinet, comprising in combination:
- a base;
- a carrousel assembly journaled with said base;
- a plurality of file support assemblies coupled to said carrousel assembly, each rotatable between a stowed position and an extended position about an axis substantially parallel to said carrousel assembly;
- a file container adapted to be detachably suspended from any one of said plurality of file support assemblies, said file container including a bottom panel interconnected about its peripheral edge to a plurality of side wall panels;
- a plurality of corner members, each interconnecting adjacent ones of said plurality of side wall panels together;
- and a lid assembly attached to an upper edge of each of said plurality of side wall panels for closing said container, said lid having at least one channel for receiving said file hanger assembly therein and suspend said file container thereon.
A method for manufacturing a carrousel file assembly, comprising the steps of:
- providing a base;
- attaching a bearing member to said base;
- attaching a carrousel assembly to said bearing member such that said carrousel assembly rotates with respect to said base;
- interconnecting a plurality of file support assemblies to said carrousel assembly, each configured to pivot between a stowed position proximate a center of said carrousel assembly and an extended position away from said center of said carrousel assembly and to support at least one detachable container.
A carrousel file cabinet, comprising in combination:
- a base;
- a carrousel assembly journaled with said base;
- a plurality of file support assemblies coupled to said carrousel assembly, each rotatable between a stowed position and an extended position, each of said plurality of file support assemblies including a file support member having a first and a second end;
- a bearing member disposed in each of said first and said second ends, each bearing member interconnected to said carrousel assembly;
- a hanger arm extending from said file support member, and a member internal said file support member and cooperating with an end of said hanger arm to control a rotation angle of said hanger arm between said stowed position and said extended position;
- and a bearing member having one portion attached to said base and a second portion attached to said carrousel assembly to permit said carrousel assembly to rotate about an axis.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.