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A cabinet is provided which is uniquely configured for uncomplicated use, particularly in environments with limited space. Specifically, the cabinet has a tambour door. The tambour door includes both a mechanical hinge and a flex hinge. Together the flex hinge and the mechanical hinge cooperate to p

A cabinet is provided which is uniquely configured for uncomplicated use, particularly in environments with limited space. Specifically, the cabinet has a tambour door. The tambour door includes both a mechanical hinge and a flex hinge. Together the flex hinge and the mechanical hinge cooperate to provide the necessary flexibility to the tambour door. Secondly, this invention also provides an attachment mechanism that allows the cabinet to be assembled in an uncomplicated manner. Specifically, the attachment mechanism utilizes a plurality of joints that are defined by a male anchor portion and a female socket portion. Preferably, the attachment mechanism is integrally formed with the cabinet.

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[ What is claimed is:] [5.] A cabinet for storing articles comprising:a pair of side panels, each side panel of said pair of said panels having an inner surface and an outer surface oppositely disposed from said inner surface; anda tambour door having a plurality of slats, at least one slat of said

[ What is claimed is:] [5.] A cabinet for storing articles comprising:a pair of side panels, each side panel of said pair of said panels having an inner surface and an outer surface oppositely disposed from said inner surface; anda tambour door having a plurality of slats, at least one slat of said plurality of slats having a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge oppositely disposed from said first longitudinal edge, said slat further including a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge oppositely disposed from said first lateral edge, said tambour door further comprising at least one mechanical hinge interconnecting said plurality of slats, said tambour door further comprising at least one flex hinge disposed on at least one slat of said plurality of said slats;said mechanical hinge includes a male member disposed along said first longitudinal edge of each slat of said plurality of slats and a female member disposed along the second longitudinal edge of each slat of said plurality of slats;said female member comprises a sleeve having a longitudinal slot;said male member is a cover attached to the slat, a post, and a longitudinal flange interconnecting said cover to said post;said male member is integrally formed with each said slat and said female member is integrally formed with each said slat.