System and method for a cabinet rim modifier

Abstract

Systems and methods for securely framing an enclosure with an easily formed and integrated inert material, thereby providing a non-reactive environment for securing one or more objects.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method for providing a rim modifier for supporting an object to be securely displayed, comprising:
 extruding an aluminum component to form rim modifier components, wherein the rim modifier components are configured to be secured to a base and are further configured to securely accept vitrine components for displaying an object,   wherein the rim modifier components are further configured to support a deck, which in turn supports the object to be displayed; and   assembling the rim modifier components and the vitrine components to provide a secure and environmentally stable enclosure for displaying the object,   wherein the rim modifier components consist solely of an inert material.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the assembled enclosure is self-supporting; and
 wherein the assembled enclosure is configured to be affixed to the base in a horizontal position and also configured to be affixed to another base at any angle from the horizontal position.   
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the assembled components of the enclosure comprise multiple pieces of the rim modifier and multiple pieces of the vitrine; and
 wherein the multiple pieces of the rim modifier are secured to the base and the deck where the rim modifier pieces are in contact with each other.   
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising assembling the rim modifier pieces and the vitrine pieces to provide a secure and environmentally stable enclosure for displaying the object. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the assembled rim modifier and vitrine are secured to a base cabinet; and
 wherein the base cabinet includes an enclosure housing support equipment for the display of the object.   
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the vitrine is configured to completely enclose the object being displayed. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the rim modifier is cut to size with the aid of a rim modifier jig. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the material of the rim modifier is comprised of aluminum. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the assembled enclosure is fastened to a base, forming an enclosure above and below the deck; and
 wherein the below deck enclosure houses mechanical and electrical components related to the object being displayed in the above deck enclosure.   
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the exhibit enclosure formed by the rim modifier components comprises a multi-plane enclosure. 
     
     
         11 . A display enclosure for providing a secure enclosure for displaying an object, comprising:
 a housing structure containing mechanical components and electrical components, the housing structure configured to be secured to a foundation and comprising a base for a display enclosure; and   an exhibit enclosure secured to the housing structure, comprising:   a rim modifier in three or more pieces, secured to the housing structure, the rim modifier constructed solely of an inert material;   a deck secured to the rim modifier pieces and forming an enclosure above the deck and framed by the rim modifier pieces, the deck supporting an object being exhibited within the secure enclosure; and   a vitrine in three or more pieces, secured to the rim modifier pieces, the vitrine pieces forming a secured enclosure exhibiting an object within the space formed by the vitrine pieces.   
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the exhibit enclosure is self-supporting; and
 wherein the exhibit enclosure is configured to be affixed to the foundation in a horizontal position and also configured to be affixed to another base at any angle from the horizontal position.   
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the components of the exhibit enclosure comprise multiple pieces of the rim modifier and the vitrine, wherein the multiple pieces of the rim modifier are secured to the base and the deck where the rim modifier pieces are in contact. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the pieces of the rim modifier and the vitrine are assembled together with the deck to provide a secure and environmentally stable enclosure for displaying the object. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein the assembled components of the exhibit enclosure are secured to a base cabinet, wherein the base cabinet includes an enclosure housing support equipment for the display of the object. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the vitrine is configured to completely enclose the object being displayed. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the rim modifier is cut to size with the aid of a rim modifier jig. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the material of the rim modifier is comprised of aluminum. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the exhibit enclosure is fastened to a base, forming an enclosure above and below the deck; and
 wherein the below deck enclosure houses mechanical and electrical components related to the object being displayed in the above deck enclosure.   
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the exhibit enclosure formed by the rim modifier pieces comprises a multi-plane enclosure.