APPLIANCE IMPROVEMENTS

摘要

The exemplary apparatus includes an appliance that combines the functions of a compact refrigerator, microwave oven and safe for use in facilities such as hotels and dormitories. Power is supplied through power control circuitry which avoids undesirable power conditions. The safe portion includes safe circuitry which includes an alarm enunciator which provides an audible alarm in the event of detection of a safe tamper condition. A removable encasement within a refrigerator body provides vibration isolation to minimize vibration of the refrigerator portion and connected items. An insulating sleeve extends in surrounding relation of refrigerator walls to reduce heat infiltration therein.

主权项

1. Apparatus comprising:
a secure container including a plurality of wall pieces, including
a bottom wall piece,a top wall piece,a first side wall piece,a second side wall piece,a back wall piece, wherein the wall pieces define a container body having an interior area and an access opening opposite the back wall piece, wherein a first one of the side wall pieces include
an outer bounding wall segment,an engaging wall segment that extends parallel to and is disposed within the interior areawherein the outer bounding wall segment and the engaging wall segment define an elongated slot, wherein a second one of the wall pieces include
a latching edge portion, wherein the latching edge portion extends in the elongated slot, wherein one of the engaging wall segment and the latching edge portion includes at least one tab and the other of the engaging wall segment and the latching edge portion includes at least one recess that is engaged with a respective tab, wherein the engaged at least one tab and at least one recess resist disengagement of the first and second wall pieces.