Abstract: A drawer slide mounting bracket with a mounting tab and horizontal flanges extending from vertical arms. The mounting tab is inserted into an aperture in a vertical web of a drawer slide member and the horizontal flanges engage the slide member to securely attach the mounting bracket to the drawer slide member. The mounting tab is provided with a gusset to increase the strength of the mounting tab and to decrease the range of movement of the mounting tab in the aperture.

Abstract: An improved drawer slide member ball bearing raceway. The improved raceway comprises a square U-channel shape with double indentations restricting lateral movement of the ball bearings contained therein. Alternatively, a shoulder may be formed in the raceway restricting lateral movement of the ball bearings in the direction towards a web of the slide member, thereby providing both ball bearing float and reducing the amount of lean of an inner or intermediate slide member.

Abstract: A sequencing latch that prevents an intermediate slide member of a drawer slide assembly from protruding from a two-way cabinet or rack. A latching arm mounted to the intermediate slide member responds to forces exerted by cams attached to the inner slide member by moving in conjunction with the inner slide member until the latching arm is able to pivot through an aperture in the intermediate slide member and be engaged by a receptacle of the outer slide member. The use of dual cams and receptacle allows for bi-directional travel limitation of the intermediate slide member.

Abstract: A self braking door slide mechanism particularly adapted for use with cabinets that have front doors that open upwardly and are retracted using the slide mechanism to a position in which the door is aligned with the top of the cabinet in either an over or under top position. A dampening cylinder extends between the top of the cabinet and the door to slow its downwardly hinging action when the door is being closed. Auxiliary brake pads are also provided on a stationary slide member which bear against the moving portion of the slide mechanism to slow the sliding action during closing due to the force of the dampening cylinder.

Abstract: A sequencing latch adapted for use with drawer slides. The sequencing latch comprises a latch arm carried by a slide member, a spring arm extending from the latch arm in compressive contact with the slide member biasing the latch arm into engagement with a locking element on a second slide member and an actuator on a third slide member for disengaging the latch arm. The actuator disengages the latch arm by applying a force to the latch arm with a component oppositely directed and of sufficient magnitude to overcome the compressive spring force. Interaction of the locking element with the latching arm and the interaction of the actuator with the latching arm may both serve as frictional interfaces during slide operation.

Abstract: A shock absorbing locking disconnect latch comprises a lever having a generally upwardly sloping front surface, a detent for positively arresting the longitudinal travel of a slide member during extension, and at least one vertical slot to enable flexing of the disconnect latch for removal or retraction of the slide member from a longitudinal channel. The front sloping surface leading to the detent allows the lever to flex until the detent has been reached and engaged by a guide post in the longitudinal channel which engages the detent and locks the slide member in a working position preventing unintentional retraction of the slide member or extension of the slide member. When the longitudinal channel is stopped by the detent of the disconnect latch, the shock energy is absorbed using the slot by deflection of the disconnect latch.

Abstract: A ball-bearing type drawer slide having proximal, intermediate and distal slide members extendable and retractable relative to each other. A latch is carried by a first of the slide members and is engageable with a locking element on a second of the slide members for restricting relative extension of the first and second slide members. The latch is engageable with an actuating element on the third slide member for disengaging the latch from the locking element.

Abstract: A thin profile drawer slide apparatus for slidably supporting a heavy drawer in furniture, comprising symmetrical, identical channel members for slidably attaching the apparatus to a drawer and an article of furniture, a plurality of bearings slidably retained in the channel members by bearing retainers, and by an intermediate slide member. The intermediate slide member comprises the unitarily formed combination of a generally vertical central wall, a first bearing raceway joined to an end of the central wall, and a second bearing raceway joined to an arcuate wall extending angularly outwardly from the first bearing raceway, whereby the first and second bearing raceways are vertically and angularly separated. The ball bearings are arranged in four linear, slightly offset sets. Use of a single intermediate slide member with raceways for four separate sets of bearings provides a thin, strong drawer slide for carrying heavy loads.

Abstract: A shock absorbing disconnect latch comprises a lever, a wall for limiting travel of a longitudinal channel, and at least one vertical slot in a downwardly sloping body to enable rearward flexing of the disconnect latch for removal of the longitudinal channel. The flexing of the disconnect latch causes the lever to move counterclockwise providing space for the longitudinal channel to be disengaged. The flexing of the disconnect latch permits easy removal of the longitudinal channel, together with reliable return of the lever. When the longitudinal channel is stopped by the wall of the disconnect latch, the shock energy is absorbed using the slot by deflection of the disconnect latch.

Abstract: A thin profile drawer slide apparatus for slidably supporting a heavy drawer in an article of furniture, comprising outside channels for slidably attaching the apparatus to a drawer and an article of furniture, a plurality of bearings slidably retained in the channels by parallel, opposed bearing retainers, and by a one-piece, generally "I"-shaped intermediate slide member or retaining member unitarily formed with top and bottom parallel raceway means for guiding the bearing retainers. Use of a single intermediate slide member with raceways for four separate sets of bearings enables construction of a thin, strong drawer slide for carrying heavy loads.