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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 29, 2005
Filed:
Aug. 21, 2002
Gary R. Ludwig, Holland, MI (US);
Jamie L. Payne, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Todd T. Andres, Sparta, MI (US);
Robert Dalton, Maudlin, SC (US);
Glyn A. Finch, Jr., Simpsonville, SC (US);
Gary R. Ludwig, Holland, MI (US);
Jamie L. Payne, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Todd T. Andres, Sparta, MI (US);
Robert Dalton, Maudlin, SC (US);
Glyn A. Finch, Jr., Simpsonville, SC (US);
CompX International, Inc., Mauldin, SC (US);
Abstract
An anti-tip linkage mechanism for vertical file cabinets of the type having drawers and/or pivotal front panels includes molded polymeric cam follower housings that snap-fit onto each of the slide channels for the drawers or panels and non-circular connecting rods attached to cam actuators that enable interaction of the anti-tip mechanisms incorporated with each slide channel. Lock actuated auxiliary cam mechanisms and panel locking assemblies controllable by a single cabinet lock are connected with a cabinet lock by linkage bars or cables.