Audio, computer and video component case and methods of production

Abstract

Audio, computer and video component cases have been developed that comprise: a) a lower box component having an open top, at least two side panels, a back panel, a front panel and a bottom panel, wherein the bottom panel is coupled with at least one of the at least two side panels, the back panel, the front panel or a combination thereof; b) an upper box component having an open bottom, at least two side panels, a back panel, a front panel and a top panel, wherein the top panel is coupled with at least one of the at least two side panels, the back panel, the front panel or a combination thereof; c) a platform for supporting an audio component, computer component, video component or a combination thereof, wherein the platform comprises an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the platform is coupled to the lower box, the upper box or a combination thereof and wherein the platform is hingeably movable to expose the lower surface of the platform; and d) at least one latch assembly comprising a latch and a latch receptacle, wherein the latch assembly is coupled to the lower box, the upper box or a combination thereof.

1 . An audio, computer and video component case, comprising:
 a lower box component having an open top, at least two side panels, a back panel, a front panel and a bottom panel, wherein the bottom panel is coupled with at least one of the at least two side panels, the back panel, the front panel or a combination thereof;   an upper box component having an open bottom, at least two side panels, a back panel, a front panel and a top panel, wherein the top panel is coupled with at least one of the at least two side panels, the back panel, the front panel or a combination thereof;   a platform for supporting an audio component, computer component, video component or a combination thereof, wherein the platform comprises an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the platform is coupled to the lower box, the upper box or a combination thereof and wherein the platform is hingeably movable to expose the lower surface of the platform; and   at least one latch assembly comprising a latch and a latch receptacle, wherein the latch assembly is coupled to the lower box, the upper box or a combination thereof.   
   
   
       2 . The audio, computer and video component case of  claim 1 , further comprising a support system for supporting the platform. 
   
   
       3 . The audio, computer and video component case of  claim 2 , wherein the support system comprises a plurality of side supports, a back support, a front support or a combination thereof. 
   
   
       4 . The audio, computer and video component case of  claim 2 , wherein the support system is coupled to the platform by a hinge device. 
   
   
       5 . The audio, computer and video component case of  claim 1 , wherein the platform is coupled to one of the back panel, the side panels, the front panel of the lower box component by a hinge device. 
   
   
       6 . The audio, computer and video component case of  claim 1 , wherein at least some of the side panels are dividers. 
   
   
       7 . The audio, computer and video component case of  claim 1 , wherein the component case further comprises at least one expansion component. 
   
   
       8 . The audio, computer and video component case of  claim 7 , wherein the at least one expansion component comprises a side platform. 
   
   
       9 . The audio, computer and video component case of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one wheel, at least two legs or a combination thereof. 
   
   
       10 . The audio, computer and video component case of  claim 1 , wherein the audio component, video component, computer component or combination thereof comprises at least one receiver, at least one amplifier, at least one speaker, at least one turntable, at least one compact disc or digital video disc player, at least one videotape player, at least one recording device, at least one mixing and/or sound device, at least one laptop or conventional computer device, at least one media drive or a combination thereof. 
   
   
       11 . The audio, computer and video component case of  claim 1 , wherein the case also comprises storage for at least one piece of support equipment. 
   
   
       12 . The audio, computer and video component case of  claim 11 , wherein the at least one piece of support equipment comprises records/LPs, paperwork, CDs, DVDs, videotapes, communication devices, cables, connectors or combinations thereof. 
   
   
       13 . The audio, computer, and video component case of  claim 12 , wherein communication devices comprise telephones, walkie-talkies, cell phones, intercoms or a combination thereof. 
   
   
       14 . The audio, computer and video component case of  claim 1 , wherein the lower box component, upper box component or combination thereof comprises at least one subopening panel. 
   
   
       15 . The audio, computer and video component case of  claim 14 , where the at least one subopening panel comprises at least one latch assembly. 
   
   
       16 . The audio, computer and video component case of  claim 1 , wherein the case comprises any suitable and durable material, including steel/metal plates, heavy duty cardboard, plywood or wood products, carpeting (inside of the case) or a combination thereof.