Drawer having security device

摘要

A cabinet 10 comprises a chamber 11 bounded by two side walls 12 and includes one or more sets of guide rails 13 attached to the walls for slidably receiving one or more drawers 30. Each of the guide rails include a catch 14 extending downwards at the front. Each drawer has a front face 33 with a flange 34 to which a plate 40 is pivotally attached. A cover 50 is secured to the plate and together they form a front handle or operating means. Latch members 60 are connected to each end of the plate and these are able to cooperate with the catches. Spring members 38 bias the plate to a condition in which the latches and catches engage each other. In this condition the drawers are prevented from inadvertent extension. A drawer can be opened by pivoting the front handle to release the latch followed by applying a pulling force to extend it forwards. On pushing the drawer back the latch automatically engages with the catch to secure the drawer in the closed position.