Patent ID: 6273007
Filing Date: 2001-08-14
Classification: E05G

Abstract:
A method for manufacturing a panel for a modular safe comprising the steps of:providing a sheet of metal;punching attachment bolt apertures along first and second opposing sides of the sheet of metal;bending opposing third and fourth opposing sides of the sheet of metal to form walls;attaching walls along first and second opposing sides to form a shell;positioning attachment bolts through the attachment bolt apertures;fitting the attachment bolts with attachment plate spacers;placing a layer of expanded metal in the shell;affixing an attachment bolt plate onto the attachment bolts and attaching with attachment nuts;pouring concrete into the shell;vibrating the shell;attaching support brackets to the top of the expanded metal flush with a top of the side panel shell;allowing the concrete to set; andaffixing a facia plate of desired appearance to the outside of the shell.