Glide assembly
US6219882A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 1998 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B91/066
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The glide assembly is constructed with a shell which includes a circumferential flange which is crimped around a base which further includes an impact pad therewithin. The shell further includes the male portion of a ball joint with a relatively small aperture at a central portion thereof. A ferrule includes a cup shaped portion for receiving a furniture leg. The base of the ferrule includes the female portion of a ball joint with a relatively large aperture at a central portion thereof. A rivet swivelably attaches the male portion of the ball joint from the shell to the female portion of the ball from the ferrule. A washer/retainer engaged by the rivet accommodates the relatively large aperture of the ferrule while maintaining the swivel relationship. The cup of the ferrule engages an inside-holding or an outside-holding clip for engaging the leg of a piece of furniture.
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