Leer, Inc.

Daniel J Muth

Patrik Gorun

A method of assembling an outer cabinet of an enclosure includes: coupling a first panel of the outer cabinet to a second panel of the outer cabinet utilizing a first joint type; coupling a third panel of the outer cabinet to the first panel using a second joint type by rotating the third panel relative to the first panel; coupling a fourth panel of the outer cabinet to the first panel using the second joint type by rotating the fourth panel relative to the first panel; coupling a fifth panel of the outer cabinet to the first panel using a third joint type; coupling the fifth panel to the third panel and to the fourth panel using a fourth joint type; and coupling a sixth panel to each of the second, third, fourth, and fifth panels to form the outer cabinet.

Enclosure assembly with sliding lock

A joint for an outer cabinet of an enclosure is provided. The joint includes a first panel having a first flange extending away from the first panel in a substantially perpendicular manner; a second panel having a first flange extending away from the second panel in a substantially perpendicular manner; and a slide channel that defines a channel structured to receive the first flange of the first panel and the first flange of the second panel to couple the first panel to the second panel.

An ice merchandiser includes a cabinet assembly including a base panel, a front panel, a rear panel, a right side panel, a left side panel, and a top panel. A first joint type is used to couple the rear panel to the base panel, the base panel to each of the right and left side panels, and the rear panel to each of the right and left side panels. A second joint type is used to couple the top panel to the right side panel, wherein the second joint type includes a slide channel structured to receive a flange of the right side panel and a flange of the top panel to couple the top panel to the right side panel. The first joint type differs from the second joint type, yet neither joint type utilizes a fastener or an adhesive.

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La Valle, WI, United States of America

Daniel J Muth