
Vivente
is a cabinet system that can be upgraded or reconfigured according to
user needs and desires.
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The lower
half of this sleeve contains a spring loaded ball that mates into recesses
in the pole. The upper half of the sleeve has an internal female thread
and uses the ball as the corresponding male thread. Turning the upper
sleeve 90 degrees tightens the halves to the pole and shelf.
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The sides
and back of the cabinet attach with snap fittings. This further reinforces
the structure and keeps it plumb and square.
The user
can easily reconfigure the cabinets by changing the sizes and/or styles
of different components.
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This
bracket assembly attaches two cabinets and centers the leg between them.
The bolts, sleeves, and threaded wedges are inserted into the poles and
leg, spreading against the inner walls when tightened. The use of a narrower
bracket negates the need for the partition allowing open space between
the two cabinets.
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These
brackets attach the top of two cabinets in the same manner. The offset
allows for the attachment of plywood to which the countertop is attached.
When inverted, this bracket can be used to attach two cabinets at a 90
degree angle while aligning the leg to the proper toe kick depth in the
X and Y axis.
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The door
hinges attach to the poles with the same sleeve assembly as the shelves.
The drawers use conventional drawer slides.
The same
leg brackets allow for toe kick and baseboard clearance while maintaining
the symmetry of the shelf holes.
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9" legs, pocket doors, and an open steel frame can be used for wheelchair applications.
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One of a multitude of different possible configurations. |
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Configuration maximizing wheelchair accessability. |

The upper cabinets and ovens are positioned for ease of access. |

The white lower cabinets hold cold storage. |