Abstract: A drawer slide with lock mechanism has an elongated outer slide member extendably coupled to an inner slide member. A latch arm or pin is fixed to the inner slide member for latching by a lock mechanism fixed to the outer slide member. The lock mechanism uses a latch receiver that rotates with respect to the lock mechanism and is in a travel path of the latch arm. A lever arm rotates with respect to the lock mechanism and is positionable to block rotation of the latch receiver in a locked position to retain the latch arm. A motor drives a cam to position the lever arm to free the latch receiver from the locked position.

Abstract: A shelf component including a generally flat, planar base and a pair of side panels, each side panel being coupled to the base on opposite sides thereof. Each side panel is pivotally coupled to said base such that each side panel is positionable generally on a first side of the base. Each side panel has an opening configured to receive a mounting hook therethrough. The shelf component further includes a pair of extension hooks coupled to at least one of the side panels or the base. Each extension hook is positionable on a second side of the base that is opposite the first side.

Abstract: A mountable shower/bath storage caddy or container which is securable or lockable for securely storing a bottled personal hygiene item such as a bottle of shampoo, which is only accessible to a person having a code or key to unlock the container. A method of using the container and system of multiple containers for shared shower or bath enclosures are also provided.

Abstract: A refrigerating appliance comprises a cabinet, at least one door, and at least one hinge allowing the door to rotate about an axis for opening and closing, and further comprising at least one bracket configured to support the hinge, and at least one flexible tubular element inserted on one side in the cabinet and on the other side in the door. The flexible tubular element is configured to exit through a top wall of the cabinet, and is further configured to enter a cavity of the door by passing through a slot formed in the top wall of the door. The slot partially surrounds the hinge, and the slot is partially under the bracket when the door is closed.

Abstract: A refrigerating appliance includes an interior volume divided by a medial wall into refrigerating and freezing compartments. A horizontal false mullion extends through one of the compartments, parallel with the medial wall to define a pantry compartment in thermal communication with at least one of the refrigerating and freezing compartments. A center vertical mullion is removably engaged with the medial wall and divides the pantry compartment into first and second pantry sub compartments. First and second outer drawer glides are positioned on the cabinet structure within the pantry compartment and opposite first and second inner drawer glides of the center vertical mullion. The first inner and first outer drawer glides partially define the first pantry sub compartment. The second inner and second outer drawer glides partially define the second pantry sub compartment. First and second pantry drawers are slidably engaged with first and second pantry sub compartments, respectively.

Abstract: An illustrative embodiment of a storage and retrieval system may include a storage assembly supported by a plurality of frame members. The storage assembly may include a plurality of storage members that may be engaged with one another such that each storage member may selectively move along a predetermined path. The exterior of the storage and retrieval system may include a front exterior panel that may be configured with an access port therein for interacting with items positioned on the storage members. The exterior may also include a first and/or second display, scanner, and one or more door flaps to allow/prevent access to the interior of the storage and retrieval system through the access port.

Abstract: A driving mechanism for furniture is disclosed. The furniture includes a first furniture part and a second furniture part movable relative to the first furniture part. The driving mechanism includes a driving device, a locking device and a swing member. The driving device includes an elastic member. The locking device includes a locking part and a guiding member, the guiding member is for generating a force toward the locking part. The swing member is movably connected to the second furniture part. When the swing member is operatively engaged between the locking part and the guiding member, the elastic member of the driving device accumulates a driving force; and when the swing member is operatively disengaged from the locking part and the guiding member, the driving force is released to drive the second furniture part to move from a retrieve position to an open position relative to the first furniture part.

Abstract: A clamshell structure for an electronic device includes a window-type frame, a cover plate and a pivot. The window-type frame has an opening, and includes a first pivoting portion and a first fixing member. The first pivoting portion is near the opening. The first fixing member is disposed on a cover fixing area of the window-type frame. The cover plate includes a clamshell body, a second pivoting portion and a second fixing member. The clamshell body is used to cover the opening. The second pivoting portion is disposed on the opening. The second fixing member is disposed on an open side of the clamshell body. The pivot is pivoted through the first pivoting portion and the second pivoting portion. When the clamshell is opened, an electronic component is mounted into or dismounted from the opening for assembling or disassembling.

Abstract: Latch systems having latch devices for releasably engaging anchors are disclosed herein. A latch system configured in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure includes a latch device having an anchor aperture configured to receive a head portion of an anchor. The latch device includes a first engagement member operably coupled to an actuator. The first engagement member can restrain the head portion between the anchor aperture and a second engagement member, and the second engagement member can urge the head portion against the first engagement member. In operation, a user can move the actuator from a first position to a second actuator position to move the first engagement member away from the head portion and release the latch device from the anchor.

Abstract: A refrigerator capable of varying the positions of a plurality of door guards provided at an opening of a refrigerating door, in which when an outer door configured to open and close the opening is closed in a state that a door guard is withdrawn, the door guard comes into contact with the outer door and thus automatically inserted, the refrigerator including a body, a storage compartment provided at an inside of the body so as to be open at a front surface thereof, and having a refrigerating compartment and a freezing compartment, an inner door formed with an opening at which a plurality of door guards are provided, and configured to open and close the refrigerating compartment, an outer door to open and close the opening provided at the inner door, a guide rail allowing at least one of the plurality of door guards to be inserted and withdrawn in a sliding manner, a slide unit connected to the at least one door guard so as to be slid along the guide rail such that the at least one door guard is inserted and

Abstract: A quick-release mechanism for drawer slide parts includes a first rail, a second rail, a drawer frame member, and an engaging member. The second rail can be displaced with respect to the first rail and includes an engaging portion. The drawer frame member includes a carrier which is mounted on the second rail. The engaging member is mounted on the drawer frame member. The drawer frame member is releasably mounted on the second rail via the engaging member engaged with the engaging portion of the second rail.

Abstract: A drawer assembly is disclosed that includes a removable container ad a receiving tray. The container has a housing having at least one shaped surface and at least one horizontal alignment element coupled to and projecting from the housing. The receiving tray has a base having a redirection feature and at least one horizontal alignment hole in the base that is configured to accept the horizontal alignment element. The container and receiving tray are configured such that downward motion of the container with the shaped surface of the housing in contact with the redirection feature of the base induces a lateral motion of the container according to the engagement of the shaped surface and the redirection feature that causes the horizontal alignment element to slide into the horizontal alignment hole.

Abstract: A motor vehicle door lock comprising a locking mechanism (1, 2) and a mechanical lever gear (4, 5) as well as a motor-driven opening unit (7 to 9), which are respectively individually arranged for opening of a locking mechanism (1, 2), wherein in the normal mode, the motorized opening unit (7 to 9) provides a free movement of the lever gear (4, 5) in relation to the locking mechanism (1, 2) and the engagement of the lever gear with the locking mechanism (1, 2) in the opening mode.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining a storage chamber, a first drawer slidably mounted within the storage chamber, the first drawer having a locking portion at an upper side of the first drawer and a recessed guide rail portion that is adjacent the locking portion and extended along a withdrawal direction of the first drawer, a second drawer slidably mounted within the storage chamber, a stopper provided at the second drawer, the stopper being configured to, based on the first drawer being withdrawn from the storage chamber, become locked to the locking portion, and the stopper being configured to, based on the first drawing being inserted into the storage chamber, be slidably accommodated in the guide rail portion such that the first and second drawers are independently movable relative to each other.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a refrigerator having a door rotatably hinged to a body of the refrigerator that prevents droop of the door at the side opposite to the axis of rotation of the door. A dyke formed on the rear surface of the door is provided with a roller, which is supported by the bottom surface of the storage compartment. A roller cap having a roller accommodation space to accommodate a part of the roller is connected to the dyke, and the roller is rotatably mounted to the roller cap.

Abstract: A pull-out guide for drawers has a carcass rail, a drawer rail, and a central rail which is moveably mounted between the carcass rail and the drawer rail. At least one carriage is mounted in a moveable manner between at least two rails of the pull-out guide. A synchronization apparatus avoids running faults of the pull-out guide, and the synchronization apparatus has at least one synchronization wheel which interacts firstly with the one carriage and secondly with a running surface which is arranged on one of the rails. The synchronization wheel is in the form of a gear with two pinions with different diameters. The first pinion and the second pinion are connected to one another in a rotationally fixed manner, wherein, when one pinion moves, the other pinion also moves.

Abstract: Shipping pallets 10 that may be constructed, at least in part, from structural members 100 that are largely fabricated from paper and paper based materials are disclosed. One or more of the structural members 100 may include a wrapper 60 secured in tension to a core 20. The core 20 may include one or more laminated fiberboard sheets 40. Because of the use of paper and paper based materials, the one or more aspects of shipping pallets 10 in accordance with the present inventions may be recycled.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of refrigerator equipment, in particular to a refrigerator having a height-adjustable rack, comprising a door, a guide rail on the door, adjusting grooves arranged on the guide rail, a rack and a reset device. The rack is assembled on the guide rail through a guide groove and is able to move vertically. A manipulating member and a stop block, which are interlocked, are further movably provided on the rack.

Abstract: A spacer is provided for a shelf having a projection partially received within an aperture in a side wall of a cabinet. The spacer includes a conduit portion extending partially about an axis so as to define a channel extending through the conduit portion along the axis and a conduit opening extending radially through the conduit portion providing access to the channel. The channel is adapted to receive the projection of the shelf via the conduit opening. The spacer further includes an insert portion that extends axially from the conduit portion. The conduit portion includes first and second abutment surfaces extending orthogonal to the axis and facing away from each other. The second abutment surface is axially spaced from the first abutment surface. The first abutment surface extends from the axis a greater radial distance than the insert portion.

Abstract: A refrigerator may include a cabinet defined with a storage chamber therein, and a shelf assembly mounted in the storage chamber provided with a vertically movable shelf. The shelf assembly includes a guide member mounted in the storage chamber while having guide slots inclinedly formed at side walls of the guide member. The shelf is supported by the guide member to be vertically movable. Guide protrusions are provided at opposite lateral ends of the shelf to protrude laterally and are supported by the guide slots in a state of being slidably engaged in the guide slots. The guide slots have bent upper ends forming upper seats to support the guide protrusions. Each upper seat is formed such that a straight vertical line extending downwards from a center of the upper seat passes through a center of a lower seat formed at the corresponding guide slot.