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Class 312/319.6 - Pivotal operator


Subclass of Class 312 - Supports: cabinet structure
Definition: Cabinet structure wherein the power operated mechanism includes
No. of patents: 21
Last issue date: 05/20/2008


NumberTitleIssue Date
7375439Electric panel
A panel is provided on a front side of an electronic device. A driving unit opens and closes the panel. A position detecting unit detects whether the panel is open. An object detecting unit detects whether there is an object on the panel when the panel is open. A co...
05/20/2008
7331643Piece of furniture with a movable furniture component
A piece of furniture with a movable furniture component, in particular a drawer or door, includes a drive unit and a device for the mechanical transmission of force from the drive unit to the movable furniture component or the body of the furniture. In particular, a...
02/19/2008
7282884Procedure for driving a moveable part of an item of furniture
A method of driving a moveable part and, in particular, a drawer by a drive unit and, in particular, an electric drive unit. At least over a partial length of track (S2), forming part of the total track traversed by the moveable part, the force exerted on...
10/16/2007
7239101A/V monitor mounting structure for vehicle
An A/V monitor mounting structure for a vehicle allows a monitor installed on a center console of a vehicle to be received in the center console so that the monitor can be extended out of and retracted into the center console as the occasion demands. The A/V monitor...
07/03/2007
7159957Actuator for a movable portion of an article of furniture
A movable portion of an article of furniture, in particular a drawer, flap or door, includes at least one preferably electrical drive unit and a triggering device for actuation of the drive unit. The triggering device is at least partially arranged at the movable po...
01/09/2007
7084932Video display system for a vehicle
A display unit (12) is provided, the display unit including a housing (20) configured for mounting in an interior region of a vehicle, and a screen (30) mounted on the housing for movement between a stowed position wherein the screen is at least...
08/01/2006
6974294Article handling system and method
An article handling system and method for holding articles and moving selected articles individually from and/or to the article handling system. A plurality of vertically spaced article holding trays are mounted for independent rotation, each tray having a plurality...
12/13/2005
6935597Vehicle-mounted electronic apparatus
A vehicle-mounted electronic apparatus includes a case having an opening on the front surface thereof, a face that moves from an ordinary orientation which is vertical or oblique in front of the case to an accommodated orientation in which the face is accommodated w...
08/30/2005
6816177Display observation angle of which is multidirectionally adjustable
Display observation angle of which is multidirectionally adjustable, including a panel control system, a panel, a transmission mechanism and a housing receiving the above components. The panel control system includes a program processing unit for turning on/off the ...
11/09/2004
6682157Panel driving device
A panel driving device turns an openable panel inside out by rotating the openable panel by 180° about a rotation center shaft and moving the rotation center shaft upward or downward during a specific period while the openable panel is rotated. The panel...
01/27/2004
6591765Security system
An apparatus for preventing the removal of cassettes from an automated teller machine along their guide paths includes mountings and a plurality of retainers, each associated with its respective cassette. Each retainer is securable in an operational posit...
07/15/2003
6476879Direct drive LCD retractor
A liquid crystal flat panel monitor is mounted in a frame that is positioned in an overhead compartment of an aircraft. A D.C. motor is mounted for pivoting the monitor. A voltage source having positive and negative polarity controls the D.C. monitor caus...
11/05/2002
6334542Garbage can
A garbage can has a main body which is provided with a cover, a garbage holder, and a synchronization mechanism assembly enabling the cover and the garbage holder to work synchronously. The synchronization mechanism assembly comprises a motor having a spi...
01/01/2002
5584546Transportable office work station
A transportable office work station enclosure with door and retractable casters, adequate interior room to stow a chair when closed, a desktop that is a level, full size, load bearing, wheelchair-accessible work surface but incorporates a front section th...
12/17/1996
5456530Storage cabinet with rotary trays
A storage cabinet includes a plurality of superposed trays for storing objects of small size, the trays being mounted to rotate about a common vertical axis by a vertical drive shaft controlled by an electric motor. Each tray is adapted to be selectively ...
10/10/1995
5456529Powered overhead stowage bin
An overhead stowage system for holding luggage above a passenger seat of an airplane has a holding bin movably coupled to a support structure of a modular design which may be preassembled prior assembly with the airplane. A motor drives a cable chain whic...
10/10/1995
5362144System for moving a television set mounted on a motor vehicle
A system for moving a television set has a carrier slidably mounted in a casing. The television set is pivotally mounted in the carrier at a front portion of the carrier. A carrier driving motor and a television set rotating motor are provided. A memory i...
11/08/1994
5335985Storage units for computer tape cassettes
Computer tape cassette storage units store a number or computer tape cassettes during periods of nonuse and are particularly adapted for use in an automated tape cassette archiving and retrieval system. The storage units include at least one shelf unit ha...
08/09/1994
5249858Motor driven movable cabinet
A motor driven movable cabinet that provides top shelf accessibility by being lowered outwardly onto the underlying counter top and retracted back to its original position against the wall. A motor driven threaded screw lifting mechanism powers the cabine...
10/05/1993
5158345Storage units for computer tape cassettes
Computer tape cassette storage units store a number of computer tape cassette during periods of nonuse and are particularly adapted for use in an automated tape cassette archiving and retrieval system. The storage units include at least one shelf unit hav...
10/27/1992
 
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