B - Operations – Transporting – 42 – F
Patent
B - Operations, Transporting
42
F
312/81
B42F 17/14 (2006.01) E05B 65/46 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2001874
DRAWER LOCK AND INTERLOCK MECHANISM ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A lock and interlock mechanism for file cabinets, desks, storage units and the like includes an elongated channel which receives a plurality of elongated lock bars in a vertically stacked relationship. A plurality of cam actuators are selectively positionable adjacent the elongated channel. Each actuator is pivotally mounted for movement from a first to a second position upon opening movement of a cabinet drawer. The actuators each define cam portions adapted to engage one of the lock bars and shift it vertically. When one of the actuators is in the second or operative position, the remaining actuators may not be moved or are blocked from movement to their second positions. A detent arrangement on the actuator and lock bars holds each actuator in its second position in a detent type fashion. A control member is mountable on a drawer or drawer guide mechanism to pivot the actuator between its first and second positions. A lock includes a bar and wedge movable into the channel to prevent movement of the lock bars. This prevents opening of all of the drawers.
Borden Ladner Gervais Llp
Steelcase Inc.
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