A-A-2523B
Hardware shall consist of a minimum of the following:
Exterior hinges as described
2 Interior hinges or stays
4 Feet or bumpers, plastic
2c Latches, recess mounted
1 Central lock or 2 locks integral with latches
2 Keys (if locks are key operated)
3.8.1 Hinges. There shall be one continuous exterior hinge extending at
least 75% of the width of the case. There shall be two interior hinges or
stays. The interior binges shall be ball or positive stop-type to hold the lid
in the open position. All hinges shall be securely fastened to the case and
either partially or completely mounted through the frame. When double-wall blow
molded shells are used, hinges may be molded as an integral part of the lid and
base shells.
3.8.2 Latches and locks. There shall be two latches which shall be
integral within the frame and recess mounted on the exterior. Pushbutton and
slide latches shall fit flush with the frame (exterior). The hook mechanism of
the latch, located on the upper shell, shall be made from a suitable metal.
There shall be either 1 centrally mounted lock, or two locks integral with the
latches. The lock(s) may be either key or combination type. If combination
type, the combination shall be changeable. If key type the case shall be
provided with two keys, each shall open all the locks on the case. There shall
be some indication, clearly marked, located on either the latch, frame, or case
shell that notes the proper opening direction of the case.
3.8.3 Feet. The case shall have four feet on the hinge face on which it
will stand upright and be stable with the case closed and loaded in accordance
with paragraph 4.6.2. The feet may be molded as part of the case, formed as
part of the hinges, or be separate metal or plastic attachments. Plastic
material shall match the exterior color of the case or exterior hardware. The
feet shall be placed such that the contact with the surface on which the case
is standing shall be no more than 3/4 inch from the top and bottom faces and no
more than 2 inches from each side, all measurements taken from the plastic
shells.
3.9 Interior finish. The interior of the case shall be lined with a
fabric of either nylon, polyester, polyester/rayon, or artificial leather of a
color harmonious with the case shells and shall include an apron which covers
the entire hinged area of the interior. All raw perimeters of the lining and
apron shall be either bound with material and lock stitched or concealed within
the frame. The attachment of the lining to the shells shall be by direct
thermobonding, or by adhesive. The lining shall be securely bonded, lie
smoothly in the case, and bubbles.
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