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Control movement racking system

US5944201A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 1997
Grant dateAug 31, 1999
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47F5/0037
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A racking system exhibiting controlled compound movement is disclosed. The racking system includes a bracket adapted for engagement to a structural support and a translational tray assembly supported by the bracket for linear and rotational movement relative to the bracket. The system also includes a first dampening member associated with the translational tray assembly for dampening the linear movement of the translational tray assembly relative to the bracket and a second dampening member associated with the translational tray assembly for dampening the rotational movement of the translational tray assembly relative to the bracket. The first and second dampening members ensure smooth, controlled motion as the translational tray assembly is rotationally and linearly moved.

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