Abstract: The present invention relates to telescoping slide assemblies having interconnected slide members including a stationary slide member, a chassis slide member, and an intermediate slide member positioned therebetween, and particularly to mechanisms for governing movement of a chassis slide member in a telescoping slide assembly. More particularly, the invention relates to multiple telescoping slide assemblies coupled together in parallel spaced-apart relation by a fixture attached to their respective intermediate slide members.

Abstract: A drawer slide mechanism for detachably mounting a drawer in a cabinet includes a first slide member for rigidly mounting on the cabinet, a second slide member slidably engaging the first slide member, and a third slide member for rigidly mounting on the drawer. The first slide member provides a pair of facing tracks. The second slide member provides a second pair of tracks in solid bearing engagement with the first tracks. The second slide member further includes a third pair of tracks which face in opposite directions between the tracks of the second pair. The tracks of the third pair form, with a fourth pair of tracks provided on the third slide member, a pair of bearing races for receiving ball- or roller bearings. The fourth tracks face toward one another.

Abstract: A slide assembly includes an improved bearing assembly. The slide assembly includes first and second track members providing two transversely spaced, longitudinally extending parallel bearing races. A stop may be formed in at least one of the track members to project into one of the races. The improved bearing assembly includes first and second sets of bearings for insertion into the first and second races, respectively. The bearings of the first set are separated from one another by a first bearing retainer, and the bearings of the second set are separated from one another by a second retainer. A plate constructed from a substantially thinner material than either of the bearing retainers extends therebetween and connects the first and second retainers for movement together. The plate is loosely connected to the retainers to permit some floating movement of the plate.