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A structure that provides for enhanced access to a chamber defined therein. The structure includes a top member and a support assembly for supporting the top member and together defining the chamber. The invention includes a panel removably connected to the structure and a securing device for remova

A structure that provides for enhanced access to a chamber defined therein. The structure includes a top member and a support assembly for supporting the top member and together defining the chamber. The invention includes a panel removably connected to the structure and a securing device for removably securing the panel to the structure. The securing device is hidden from view when the panel is connected to the structure. Removing the panel provides for access to the chamber.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A structure comprisinga top member and a support assembly for supporting said top member, said top member and said support assembly together defining a chamber, and said top member and said support assembly also together defining an opening in one side of said structure, said opening being in com

1. A structure comprisinga top member and a support assembly for supporting said top member, said top member and said support assembly together defining a chamber, and said top member and said support assembly also together defining an opening in one side of said structure, said opening being in communication with said chamber; a panel removably connected to said structure at said opening, and said panel being removable from said opening without disturbing said support assembly, thereby to provide access to said chamber; and a securing device removably connecting said panel to said structure, whereby said securing device is hidden from view when said panel is connected to said structure; said securing device comprising at least two catch members, and each catch member comprises both a first portion and a second portion, one of which includes hook means that disengageably engages with connection means of the other, and each said first portion is operably and fixedly connected to a different edge portion of said panel, and each said second portion is operably and fixedly connected to a different portion of said support assembly, including connection means therefor; and the relationship between said top member, said support assembly, said panel, and said first and said second portions of each said catch member being such that, for each said catch member, said first and said second portions are disengageably engageable relative to one another when said panel is located in a predetermined position relative to said opening; whereby said panel is engageable with, and disengeable from, said support assembly without any alteration of any one of said top member, said support assembly, said panel, and said catch members.