Abstract: A sliding-pivoting mechanism for a rack includes two pivot arms pivotably secured to the carcass, arranged parallel to one another, and forming a parallel guide for a pull-out guide having a guide rail and a running rail to which the rack is fastened. A locking mechanism is arranged on the guide rail and on one of the pivot arms to prevent a simultaneous pivoting and sliding movement. The locking mechanism has a locking pin arranged movably on one of the pivot arms and a locking plate mounted in a positionally fixed manner with respect to the guide rail and which interacts with the locking pin to block a pivoting movement of the pivot arms if the rack is lifted into an upper loading and unloading position. An unlocking device, coupled to the locking mechanism, has an actuating element and an unlocking element to move the locking pin from a blocking position into a release position.

Abstract: A hidden type holder device includes: a stationary assembly, a movable assembly, and a first return spring, the movable assembly is accommodated in the stationary assembly and movable to the inside or outside of the stationary assembly, the movable assembly has a retractable holder assembly for accommodating an article, and two opposite end portions of the return spring are respectively mounted on the stationary assembly and the movable assembly.

Abstract: A drawer assembly and a refrigerator, the drawer assembly comprising a drawer body, a slideway assembly for pushing and pulling the drawer body, and a damping reset unit matching the drawer body and being arranged on the sliding channel assembly, the damping reset unit comprising an elastic member for driving the drawer body to reset from an open state to a closed state and a damping member for reducing the reset speed of the elastic member. A refrigerator is provided with the drawer assembly. The arrangement of the damping reset unit enables the process of closing the drawer body to not require the application of external force during the entire process, and the arrangement of the damping member makes the rebound process of the drawer body much gentle, avoiding the vibration, noise, and damage that may be produced during rapid rebound.

Abstract: A guide system includes a guide rail for guiding a door wing, a running carriage to be connected to the door wing and displaceably supported along the guide rail, and a carrier on which the running carriage can be arranged. The carrier is movably supported in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the guide rail. The carrier can be moved into a transfer position in which the carrier adjoins the guide rail in the longitudinal direction. A locking device can releasably lock the carrier in the transfer position to restrain a movement in the transverse direction. The locking device includes a movably-supported locking element for releasably locking between the guide rail and the carrier, and a control contour curved so that the running carriage can be moved over a region in the transverse direction. The movably-supported locking element includes a supporting element displaceable along the control contour.

Abstract: An ice maker includes an upper assembly including a plurality of hemispherical upper chambers, a lower assembly disposed below and pivotably coupled relative to the upper assembly, wherein the lower assembly includes a plurality of hemispherical lower chambers, a driver configured to pivot the lower assembly, a pair of rotating parts disposed at both sides of the lower assembly, a first pivoting arm pivotally mounted on one of the rotating parts, a second pivoting arm pivotally mounted on the other of the rotating parts and connected to the driver, a connection shaft connecting the first pivoting arm to the second pivoting arm, a first elastic member having one end connected to the first pivoting arm and the other end connected to the lower assembly, and a second elastic member having one end connected to the second pivoting arm and the other end connected to the lower assembly.

Abstract: A latch mechanism includes an operation unit, a connection unit extending in one direction and having one end connected to the operation unit, a restriction unit restricting the connection unit such that the other end of the connection unit moves to one side in the one direction, in a case where the operation unit is moved to one side in an intersecting direction intersecting with the one direction, a moving unit connected to the other end of the connection unit, extending in the one direction, and moving from a first position to a second position as the other end of the connection unit moves, and a meshing unit meshing with the moving unit arranged at the first position, and releasing meshing with the moving unit arranged at the second position.

Abstract: A closing device includes a rack body having an elongated rack and being slidably coupled to a base, with a catch pivotally coupled to the rack body and a gear pivotally coupled to the base and engaging the elongated rack. A first biasing member is coupled to the base and rack body and provides a substantially linear biasing force. A second biasing member is coupled to the base and gear, and the elongated rack and gear engagement provides a mechanical advantage and a non-linear biasing force. The closing device is for use in a drawer slide having a latch coupled to a first drawer slide member and the base coupled to a second drawer slide member, with the latch releasably coupled to the catch to move the drawer slide to a closed position.

Abstract: A drive device includes a carrier extending in the closing direction of a moveable furniture part, an ejection device for ejecting the moveable furniture part into an open position, and a locking device for locking the ejection device in a locked position. The locking device has a locking pin connected to the ejection device and a guide track for the locking pin formed in or on the carrier, and a synchronization device for synchronizing the movement of the drive device with a second drive device. The synchronization device has a transmission element moveably mounted on the carrier to be moved by the locking pin, and a synchronization coupling element connected to the transmission element. The guide track has a maximum guide track width measured perpendicular to the closing direction, and the synchronization coupling element and the ejection force store are arranged within this guide track width in the closing direction.

Abstract: A closing aid for a luggage compartment flap is described, which closing aid comprises an actuating element, a movement element and a connecting element. The actuating element is integrated in a locking mechanism of the luggage compartment flap. The connecting element connects the actuating element to the movement element and transmits a movement of the actuating element to the movement element such that the luggage compartment flap fastened to the movement element is moved at least part of the way from an open position to a closed position. A luggage compartment and a vehicle having a closing aid of this type are also described.

Abstract: A carrier tray to allow rapid installment of additional modules or devices, without screws, into a computer includes a frame, two sliders, an elastic member, and a handle. A bracket of the frame has a unit cavity. The two sliders can slide along a first direction and the elastic member is compressible between the two sliders. The handle allows pushing and pulling of the tray along a second direction and is attached to the two sliders, the two sliders can move towards each other (to a first position) or apart (to a second position). The two sliders return to the unity cavity by pulling the handle from the first position to the second position along the second direction. Continued pulling of the handle in the second direction removes the carrier tray from the computer.

Abstract: An appliance storage assembly includes a storage feature that includes a base and a plurality of walls that extend from the base. The base and the plurality of walls define a storage cavity. A rail assembly includes a rail and a rail slide. The rail slide is coupled to the storage feature and enables the storage feature to move along a length of the rail. A divider includes an upper retaining member and a lower retaining member spaced-apart from one another by at least one connecting member. The upper retaining member defines upper grooves and the lower retaining member defines corresponding lower grooves. A magnet is coupled to the lower retaining member and selectively engages the base of the storage feature.

Abstract: An electronic device retaining structure includes: an electronic device having a device body and a display rotatably connected to the device body; a base having a placing surface placed with the electronic device; and at least one pair of retainers mounted on an outer periphery of the base and facing each other. Each of the at least one pair of retainers has a retaining claw protruding from an outer side to an inner side of the placing surface. The retaining claw has, at the upper part, an upward slope sloping upward from the inner side toward the outer side and coming into contact with a side edge of the display when the display is rotated in a direction approaching the placing surface, and below the upward slope, a downward slope sloping downward from the inner side toward the outer side and pressing the device body against the placing surface.

Abstract: Rapid access storage devices and systems are provided herein, which allow a user to quickly retrieve items stored behind, to the side of, or otherwise out of a comfortable reach range of the user. The devices comprise a housing, and at least one carriage retractable from the housing via a retraction assembly. Rapid access storage systems may comprise a wearable item, including hanging items, that include or are coupled to one or more rapid access storage devices.

Abstract: An apparatus for housing a storage processor includes first and second side portions each extending in a plane defined by a first direction and a second direction, and separated from each other in a third direction; first and second flapper components disposed between the first side portion and the second side portion, extending in a first plane and a second plane, respectively, and rotatable about a first axis and a second axis, respectively, the first flapper component coupled to the first side portion and having a first end face, the second flapper component coupled to the second side portion and having a second end face; and first and second magnetic components disposed in the first end face and the second end face, respectively, and configured to be coupled to each other by a magnetic force so as to couple the first end face to the second end face.

Abstract: Provided is a refrigerator having an opening/closing device with an improved structure which allows a storage box to be automatically inserted and withdrawn according to the opening and closing of a door and allows the storage box to be further pushed backward while the door is closed.

Abstract: A retraction device includes a housing and a driving element guided in the housing between a parked position and an end position. A first end of a spring energy accumulator is connected to the housing. The spring energy accumulator is loaded to a maximum operating value when the driving element is in the parked position and is unloaded to a residual energy value when the driving element is in the end position. A second end of the spring energy accumulator can either be fixed to the housing or coupled to the driving element by means of a bistable coupling. The coupling has a blocking element that can be moved between the housing and the driving element.

Abstract: A firearm safe box comprising a housing having sides defining an interior volume and an opening. A container is slidably received in the opening of the housing, the container being movable between a closed position preventing access to the container and an open position allowing access to the container. In this embodiment, the container carries a configured insert adapted to cradle a firearm. A lock mechanism is operative to retain the container in the closed position. An opening mechanism is operative to automatically move the container to the open position when the lock mechanism is released.

Abstract: A drawer guide includes a fixed body; an operation body withdrawable from the fixed body; a base; and a base slit. The base slit includes a linear portion; and a curved portion extending from a front end of the linear portion. The drawer guide includes first and second slides movably coupled to the base; a slide slit penetrating the second slide; a first transfer unit having one end movably coupled to the base slit and the other end inserted in the slide slit; a second transfer unit detachably coupled to the first transfer unit. The second transfer unit moves the first transfer unit to the curved portion from the linear portion when the operation body is moved in the withdrawing direction and vice-versa. The drawer guide includes a spring connecting the base and the first slide; and an attractive power supply unit that supplies a power to the second slide.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a slide device including a fixed rail fixedly installed on a main body, a moving rail provided to be movable with respect to the fixed rail, a body provided in an end region of one side of the fixed rail and including a guide passage, a slider which is coupled to the body and is selectively and slidably movable in a longitudinal direction of the body when the moving rail slidably moves, a transfer pin which is rotatably coupled to the slider and is movable along the guide passage, an elastic member disposed between and connected to the body and the slider and configured to be elastically compressed or expanded when the slider moves, and a damper which is provided on the body and of which an end portion of a rod is connected to the slider.

Abstract: An accessory clamp for an off-road vehicle includes a pair of cooperating clamp members. The first clamp member has an engaging edge with a tongue adapted to be received into a groove, and the second clamp member has an engaging edge with a groove adapted to receive the tongue of the first clamp member. The tongue-in-groove connection allows the second clamp member to securely grip the first clamp member when the two members are secured together, thus providing an interlocked connection between the first- and second clamping members. A threaded connector secures the second clamp member to the first clamp member in a locked, secure connection. The engaging edge of the second clamp member may be adapted to rotate about the engaging edge of the first clamp member, thus providing a locked and secure hinged connection between the first- and second clamping members along their respective engaging sides.

Abstract: An arrangement includes a first pull-out guide and a driver for a drive device for moving a movable furniture part in relation to a furniture body. The driver includes a driver projection to be actively connected to the drive device, a first fastening device with a part arranged on the driver, and a part arranged on the first pull-out guide. One part of the first fastening device is a pin, and one part is a pin-receiving element corresponding to the pin. The pin is positioned obliquely to the longitudinal axis of the first pull-out guide. The driver includes a part of a second fastening device for optional fastening of the driver to a second pull-out guide substantially laterally reversed in relation to the first pull-out guide. The part of the first fastening device is laterally reversed in relation to the part of the second fastening device.

Abstract: The present patent discloses a dust-proof switch cabinet in low-voltage comprises a low-voltage switchgear cabinet on which a plurality of unit drawers are arranged, wherein the unit drawers are provided with a drawer stop door located on the outside and a drawer side panel located on both sides, and a plurality of elastic tensioning members respectively matched with the corresponding unit drawers are provided in the low-voltage switchgear cabinet, wherein the elastic tensioning members are inserted into the inner cavity of the unit drawers and connected with the low-voltage switchgear cabinet, and the movable end of the elastic tensioning members are connected with the unit drawers. The present patent has the effect of effectively avoids the accumulation of particles and debris in the drawers caused by the unit drawers being opened for a long-time, thereby significantly improving the dustproof performance of the low-voltage switchgear cabinet.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, a returning device and a connecting device. The returning device is arranged on the first rail and includes an elastic member and a movable member. The connecting device is arranged on the second rail and includes a first connecting member and a second connecting member. During a process of the second rail being moved relative to the first rail from an extended position along a retracting direction, the second connecting member is configured to contact the movable member, in order to drive the movable member to switch from a second state to a first state. Accordingly, the second rail is configured to be driven to move to a retracted position by an elastic force of the elastic member.

Abstract: A sheet storage apparatus includes a storage unit configured to store sheets, a biasing unit configured to apply a biasing force to the storage unit so that the storage unit is biased toward a mounting position, and a regulating unit configured to be located at a first position at which movement of the storage unit in a drawing out direction is regulated and a second position at which movement of the storage unit from the mounting position in the drawing out direction is permitted. The regulating unit is moved from the first position to the second position in response to an operation by an operator who operates a handle.

Abstract: A pullout cage apparatus is provided which is comprised of a base frame removably mounted to a pair of robust drawer slides. The drawer slides are coupled to each other by a pair of cross braces, which are in turn mounted to the base of a cabinet frame. A retainer cage is rigidly mounted to the base frame. The retainer cage supports a plurality of adjustment brackets, which allow adjustment of a face plate.

Abstract: A self-opening device includes a motion guide mechanism and a force-creating mechanism. The motion guide mechanism includes a movable slide cover, a base seat and a latch member. The slide cover includes a latch groove unit. The latch groove unit includes a positioning portion. The latch member has a latch pin portion. The force-creating mechanism is able to store elastic energy for providing a restoring force that is oriented in an energy-release direction. The slide cover is associated with the force-creating mechanism. A portion of movement of the slide cover drawn by the force-creating mechanism is able to be damped.

Abstract: A connector comprising a carriage, an adjustment element, and a base configured to be rigidly attached to a drawer, the carriage is slidably attached to the base, and movement of the adjustment element causes the carriage to slide relative to the base. Also, such a connector further comprising: an engagement element configured to releasably engage a drawer movement guide assembly and attached to the carriage, and/or a wedge element linearly slidable relative to the carriage and configured to cause a change in a spacing between a drawer movement guide assembly and a drawer. Also, a connector comprising an engagement element that is separate from and pivotally attached to a connector assembly, that is configured to be rigidly attached to a drawer, and that is configured to releasably engage a drawer movement guide assembly. Also, systems comprising a connector together with a drawer, a cabinet and/or a drawer guide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a movement device for drawers, including an extending mechanism. A blocking element can be moved from a retracted position into an open position or a partially open position by the extending mechanism, and the extending mechanism is held in the retracted position by an overstroke mechanism. The overstroke mechanism has a switching element which is held on a stop by a blocking element in the retracted position and can be lifted from the stop when an overstroke is applied onto the switching element. An improved switching behavior can be achieved in that the blocking element is offset transversely to the overstroke direction when the overstroke is applied.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, a third rail and a switch member. The second rail is movably mounted between the first rail and the third rail. The switch member is configured to be switched between a first state and a second state. When the switch member is in the second state, the second rail is configured to be driven by the third rail to move to a predetermined position along a retracting direction. When the third rail is moved relative to the second rail at the predetermined position along an extending direction, the switch member is configured to be switched from the second state to the first state.

Abstract: A drawer assembly for a laboratory instrument comprises a drawer loaded with a magazine. The drawer assembly comprises a frame comprising a portion adjacent the drawer that extends in a longitudinal direction. The drawer moves relative to the frame between a retracted position and an extended position. The frame comprises a path having a first portion and a second portion below the first portion. The drawer assembly comprises a rolling element moveable in the path and a lifting mechanism to lift the rolling element from a second portion to a first portion when the drawer is in the retracted position. The path is configured such that the rolling element is located in the first portion and contacts the drawer when the drawer is moved from the retracted position to the extended position and that the rolling element enters the second portion exclusively when the drawer is in the extended position.

Abstract: A movement mechanism for a guidance system, especially for a linear guidance system, wherein the movement mechanism comprises a base housing, wherein the base housing has attachment means for mounting the movement mechanism on a body rail of the guidance system, wherein the base housing comprises installing means for mounting an ejector and/or a force accumulator of the movement mechanism. The movement mechanism is characterized in that an attachment member of the attachment means is present on the base housing such that the movement mechanism can be mounted on a body rail of a left or a right guidance system for a push element.

Abstract: A external mounted slow-return slide rail assembly includes a slide rail assembly including an outer slide rail affixed to an inner wall of a cabinet of a drawer set, an inner slide rail affixed to an outer wall of a sliding box of said drawer set and a bracket fastened to the outer slide rail, a cushioning device mounted on the bracket, and a transmission member mounted on one lateral surface of the sliding box. By means of mounting the cushioning device on the bracket, the cushioning device can be easily repaired, and the inventory and production costs can be greatly reduced.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, a first mechanism, a second mechanism and a releasing connection rod. The first rail has a blocking part. The second rail includes a first end, a second end and a plurality of slots arranged between the first and second ends. The first mechanism includes a working member for blocking one of the slots. The second mechanism includes a blocking member. When the second rail is located at an extension position, the blocking member is corresponding to the blocking part, such that the second rail cannot be moved away from the extension position along a direction. The releasing connection rod includes an operating part arranged between the first end and the first mechanism. The operating part, is configured to be operated, such that the releasing connecting rod drives the blocking member to move away from the position.

Abstract: An appliance having a drawer assembly that has features that facilitate organization and user access to the contents of the drawer assembly is provided. In some exemplary embodiments, the appliance, such as a refrigerator appliance, includes a drawer movable between a retracted position and a withdrawn position. A bin is rotatably coupled with the drawer between a received position and an expanded position. When the drawer is moved outward from a chamber defined by the appliance to the withdrawn position, the features of the drawer assembly automatically rotate the bin from the received position to the expanded position such that the contents within the bin are readily accessible. When the drawer is moved the retracted position, the features of the drawer assembly automatically rotate the bin to the received position so that drawer assembly may be retracted within the chamber of the appliance.

Abstract: An ejection device for a movable furniture part includes an ejection element that can rotate about a rotational axis and ejects the movable furniture part from a closed position into an open position, an ejection force storage element which applies a force to the ejection element, and a locking device for locking the ejection element in a locking position. The line of application of the ejection force storage element runs through the axis of rotation when in the locking position.

Abstract: A closure mechanism is described, the closure mechanism comprising: a base; a carriage movable along the base; a catching mechanism movable along the carriage; a first resilient mechanism connecting the base and the catching mechanism; and a second resilient mechanism connecting the carriage and the catching mechanism.

Abstract: A retraction device, in particular for pull-out guides, has a housing, in which a guide for a linearly movable slider and a guide track for a driver attached to the slider are provided. The driver can be coupled with an activator and a damper comprising a damper housing and a piston rod is provided between the housing and the slider. There is a pull-out guide with a stationary guide rail and a running rail which is movable relative to the guide rail.

Abstract: A slide device includes a body provided at an end portion of a side of the fixed rail, and provided with a guide path, a slider coupled to the body, and selectively slidably movable along a longitudinal direction of the body during slidable movement of the transfer rail, a transfer pin coupled to the slider to be movable simultaneously at the time of movement of the slider, and movable along the guide path, and a damper provided in the body, and configured such that a rod end portion thereof is connected to the transfer pin. The slide device employs a structure in which the rod end part of the damper is detachably coupled to a sub-transfer pin without being directly coupled to the slider, and thereby can maximally prevent occurrence of a problem where the durability of the slider degrades during long-term reciprocating movement.

Abstract: A rack system includes a rack, a chassis, and a slide rail assembly. One lateral side of the chassis is provided with a fixing member. The slide rail assembly is mounted on the rack and includes a guide rail having a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment. The first segment is configured for supporting a portion of the chassis. A passage is defined between the second segment and the third segment to allow passage of the fixing member of the chassis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pull-out guide for a movable furniture part, including at least one rail horizontal in the installed position, and a drive element for a drive device for the movable furniture part, and the drive element can be fastened on the rail, in particular detachably fastened. The driver element can be brought from a release position in a fixing position with the rail by a fastening movement of the drive element, the fastening movement being carried out in the horizontal plane.

Abstract: A driving mechanism includes an open elastic member, an actuating member and a protection device. When a second furniture part is moved relative to a first furniture part from a closed position to an over-push position along a first direction, the open elastic member is configured to provide an opening force to drive the second furniture part to move to an open position along a second direction. The protection device includes a blocking member and a control member. During a process of the second furniture part being moved from the open position to the closed position along the first direction, the blocking member is moved from a first state to a second state to be blocked by the actuating member, in order to prevent the second furniture part from being moved from the closed position to the over-push position.

Abstract: A chip card securing assembly detachably received in a body of an electronic device, the chip card securing assembly includes a tray and a connector. The tray includes a receiving portion and a holding portion. The receiving portion includes a first end and a second end, the second end defines a receive slot. The holding portion extends from the first end and configured to hold a chip card. The connector is received in the receiving portion and exposed from the receive slot. An electronic device applying the chip card securing assembly is also provided.

Abstract: A slide rail self-return mechanism includes a holder base including a base block, a guide plate extended from the base block, a sliding groove defined in the guide plate and abutted to the base block and a mounting groove defined in the guide plate remote from the base block and disposed in communication with the sliding groove, a sliding seat slidably coupled to the holder base, and a biasing member including a body pivotally connected to the sliding seat and a position-limiting block located at the body and movable through the mounting groove into the sliding groove when the sliding seat is coupled to the holder base.

Abstract: A carriage is moveably supported upon a track for storage of food items therein. The track acts as sliding surface for the carriage that itself facilitates users accessibility to the items therein. An integral gripping end and an adjustable grip are situated at opposite ends of the track; these provide easy placement and engagement of the device upon a shelf within a refrigerator.

Abstract: In acceleration and deceleration arrangement comprising a carrier element connected to an energy storage spring and supported on a guide surface so as to be movable between a park position and an end position wherein a piston of a motion damping cylinder piston unit is moved by the carrier element in a deceleration stroke direction when the carrier element is moved by a tension spring from the park position to the end position, the carrier element has a spring deflection area which is abutted by the tension spring so as to apply a tilting torque to the carrier element for pivoting the carrier element into a holding section provided in the guide surface at the park position of the carrier element.

Abstract: A cabinet holding structure, the slide rails are disposed on the frames and have troughs. Supporting components are assembled on ends of the slide rails. Each supporting component includes a positioning plate, a screw nut, a supporting plate, a stud and a screw bolt. The positioning plate has a through hole and is placed on the slide rail, and the supporting plate is plated on another side of the slide rail. The stud protrudes through the trough. The screw bolt passes through the trough and the through hole to be fixed by the screw nut. The chassis includes a shell and notches. The shell is positioned on the slide rails by buckling the notches and the stud together.

Abstract: A drive mechanism for a movable furniture part includes a mechanically loaded drive element which is movable in the drive direction. The drive element has a drive stop by which a follower can be moved in the course of a drive movement. On a side of the drive element facing away from the drive stop, a ramp is provided to allow the follower to pass over the drive element in the drive direction.

Abstract: A roller unit having an integrated fastening portion includes a supporting shaft fastened to a containing body or a containing main body that can slide and having first and second flanges formed in multi steps with different outer diameters, a rotating body rotatably fixed to a side of the supporting shaft, and a washer coupled to a side of the rotating body to surround and fix the second flange, thereby preventing separation of the supporting shaft and the rotating body. Therefore, it is possible to more conveniently combine the supporting shaft and the rotating body and to prevent separation of the supporting shaft and the rotating body, whereby is possible to improve various functions.

Abstract: A laundry washing machine (1) includes an outer casing (2) and an appliance control panel (6) located on a front wall (3) of the casing (2). The appliance control panel (6) is arranged on a front side of a drawer-like supporting structure (13) which is inserted in extractable manner into a corresponding drawer housing (14). The drawer-like supporting structure (13) is movable inside the drawer housing (14) between a retracted position and a completely extracted position.

Abstract: A furniture part assembly includes a first furniture part, a second furniture part, and a vibration detection device. The second furniture part is movable with respect to the first furniture part. The vibration detection device is arranged on one of the first furniture part and the second furniture part and includes a linking member. When a force is applied to the vibration detection device, the linking member is brought from a first state to a second state to prevent the second furniture part from moving with respect to the first furniture part in a certain direction.