Anti-rack system for wide drawers and the like
US4324439A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 1980 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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