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32 Capacity iPad Charging Trunk For The Chicago Cubs


This custom transport case built by LM Cases is designed to hold 32 iPads for the Chicago Cubs. The case was specified by the customer to use the Apple factory cables and power bricks to charge each device. The case design allows iPads to slide into each individual compartment with easy access to standard AC outlets in the back allowing users to provide their own charging brick and cable.

Each iPad is stored in an individual compartment that can accommodate a variety of protective cases. Dado slots are routed into non-abrasive Crosslink foam with 1/8” plastic dividers between each device. The closed cell Crosslink foam allows even rubber cases to slide in and out easily.

The LM Cases Custom Integration department installed 32 individual AC outlets in the rear electronics compartment in the case. These are provided as a generic power solution allowing users to provide their own charging brick. This generic concept also allows non-Apple tablets or other devices to charge in the case. The AC outlet banks are summed into a retractable 30ft cable reel which prevents the need for a separate power cable for the system. The rear electronics compartment is separated from the storage compartment by 2 trap doors with HD latches. Should additional access be required, the internal trap doors can be quickly removed.

The exterior case is built from 3/8” plywood laminated with dark blue ABS plastic. The case features a hinged front lid with a pop-up table for an additional work surface. The pop-up table is built from ¾” Baltic Birch plywood, laminated with black Formica and finished with rubber T-mold edge banding. The hardware set includes 6 deep recessed handles and flat triangle corners. The case rides on 5 – 4” Colson casters. A dedicated caster is located under the front hinged lid for support and is locking to keep the lid in place. 2 locking casters are located at the lid split to further keep the case locked in place while in use. The casters are mounted via a ¾” plywood caster board. The case is designed with truck and bus packs in mind. The OD width and depth are 25” x 30”. The 25” dimension allows for quarter pack in a semi-trailer with the 30” dimension allowing for a third pack in a 90” truck. The max height of the case is 33.5” tall allowing it to fit in standard bus bays.

 

Special thanks to the Chicago Cubs!

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