초록

A device for storing index or file cards in which one wall of the device is pivotally mounted to the compartment containing the cards is disclosed. In addition, a cover hingedly mounted to the compartment serves to restrict travel of the pivotally mounted wall when the cover is lifted.

대표청구항 ▼

In an index or file card storage device of the type having a compartment including a bottom wall, two side walls and a front wall all extending vertically and rigidly therefrom, the improvement comprising: a rear wall mounted near said bottom wall for rearward pivotal movement away from said vertica

In an index or file card storage device of the type having a compartment including a bottom wall, two side walls and a front wall all extending vertically and rigidly therefrom, the improvement comprising: a rear wall mounted near said bottom wall for rearward pivotal movement away from said vertically extending walls; cover means mounted to at least one of said vertically extending walls for rearward pivotal movement from a closed position in which said cover substantially covers the uppermost ends of said vertically extending walls, said cover means having a depending member at its rear; and travel circumscribing means disposed in a fixed position on said depending member of said cover means and contacting said rear wall for limiting the rearward travel of said rear wall, said travel circumscribing means maintaining said rear wall in an upright position when said cover means is in said closed position but permitting increased rearward pivoting of said rear wall as said cover is pivoted away from said closed position.