Patent ID: 7427713
Filing Date: 2008-09-23
Classification: A47B,H02B,H04Q,H05K

Abstract:
1. A network cabinet, comprising: a first door comprising first and second opposing lateral sides and positioned on a side of the cabinet, wherein each lateral side of the first door comprises a retractable hinge that permits the first door to rotate about either of the hinges, each of the retractable hinges comprising a pair of opposing retractable hinge pins that engage openings in portions of the cabinet with the hinge pins in extended positions; a pair of latch mechanisms, wherein each pair of hinge pins is connected to one of the latch mechanisms; locking hinge assemblies associated with each of the hinge pins that prevent the retraction of the hinge pins of the first lateral side with the hinge pins of the second lateral side in a retracted position and the door in an open position and prevent the retraction of the hinge pins of the second lateral side with the hinge pins of the first lateral side in a retracted position and the door in an open position; and a second door comprising opposing lateral sides and positioned on another side of the cabinet, wherein at least one of the lateral sides of the second door comprises a hinge that permits the door to rotate about the hinge.