Slide assembly with bearing retainers coupled by floating clip
US4089568A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 1977 |
| Grant date | May 16, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B2210/0059
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A slide assembly includes an improved bearing assembly. The slide assembly includes first and second track members providing two transversely spaced, longitudinally extending parallel bearing races. A stop may be formed in at least one of the track members to project into one of the races. The improved bearing assembly includes first and second sets of bearings for insertion into the first and second races, respectively. The bearings of the first set are separated from one another by a first bearing retainer, and the bearings of the second set are separated from one another by a second retainer. A plate constructed from a substantially thinner material than either of the bearing retainers extends therebetween and connects the first and second retainers for movement together. The plate is loosely connected to the retainers to permit some floating movement of the plate.
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