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Anti-rack system for wide drawers and the like

US4324439A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 10, 1980
Grant dateApr 13, 1982
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47B2210/0078
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A drawer-slide-suspension system adapted for use with comparatively wide suspended drawers or like moving objects, whereby a wide drawer is slidable within a cabinet enclosure without binding or racking when a closing or opening force is applied along any longitudinal portion of the drawer, the system comprising two oppositely disposed slide-suspension mechanisms, each including two slide units, one defined as being a lower substantially stationary cabinet unit, the other being an upper or movable drawer-mounted unit, and having an intermediate member interconnected between the upper and lower units, and further including a synchronizing belt attached between the upper and lower units, a geared wheel being mounted to the rear of each intermediate member, the wheels being operably connected by a longitudinal transverse shaft and arranged to engage respective linear gear racks attached to each stationary unit.

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