Abstract: Padding for seats, in particular vehicle seats, has a padded body predetermining the contour of the padded surface, which can be changed. In order to adjust the padded surface contour to support the body of a seated person in an individual and orthopaedically correct manner, avoiding hardening of the padded surface which has an adverse effect on the seat comfort, the padded body is composed, at least in subregions, of a plurality of individual padded segments which are arranged next to one another and can be displaced relative to one another in the direction of the normal of the padded surface. Adjusting elements can displace the padded elements individually.

Abstract: A lumbar support apparatus includes a guide rail on a seat frame, and a bendable occupant support structure mounted for sliding movement on the guide rail. The bendable structure, which is preferably configured as a grid, includes a spring that imparts increasingly bowed contours to the grid upon increasingly arched deflection of the spring relative to the seat frame and the guide rail. The apparatus further includes an actuator, a cable, and a fastener. A first section of the cable extends from the actuator into engagement with the grid so as to apply a bending force to the grid under the influence of the actuator. A second section of the cable extends from the first section to an end portion of the cable that is anchored to the seat frame.

Abstract: A rocker mechanism is provided for implementation with a chair assembly to enable forward and rearward rocking thereof. The rocker mechanism includes upper and lower castings resiliently interconnected by a pair of leaf springs extending at an angle therebetween. The leaf springs are assembled between the upper and lower castings to define first and second effective lengths of each leaf spring for providing first and second spring rates of each leaf spring. In this manner, rocking motion in a first direction may be more difficult than rocking motion in a second direction. Further, the angular configuration of the leaf springs between the upper and lower castings enables maximization of the lengths of the leaf springs within the rocker mechanism.

Abstract: An examination and treatment chair operable to move between a generally upright patient entry/exit position and a reclined patient examination and treatment position. The chair includes a seat section and a back section that moves between a generally upright position and a reclined position. Arm rests are rigidly connected to the back section and move with the back section. The arm rests are automatically positioned to allow a patient unobstructed entry into or exit from the chair.

Abstract: The method for controlling the dynamics applies to a seat (10) comprising at least three parts (16, 20, 22) which can move with respect to each other and at least two actuators (24, 26) for moving the three parts (16, 20, 22). The method comprises a step of operating the two actuators (24, 26) jointly to modify the configuration of the seat.

Abstract: The invention is a seat for a tailgate or door on an automobile. The invention includes a tailgate for a pickup and a retrofit insert for existing tailgates. The ergonomically shaped seat allows one to sit on a tailgate during tailgating parties or other times when the tailgate is lowered. The seat may also include an accessory attachment device.

Abstract: A simple, inexpensive and reliable chair adjustment mechanism is disclosed. The mechanism includes a base which is fastened to a chair support, a slide attached to an assembly to be adjusted, such as a back or a seat or arms, and a spring device cradled by the base for engaging one of a series of spaced ramps integral with the slide. The slide also includes ramps for pushing the spring device into an out-of-the-way position secured to two hooks on the base so that at the end of the slide's extension it may be returned to a retracted position in one easy movement. When reaching the retracted position, other ramps push the spring device out of the engagement with the hooks so that the spring device extends through a space between the base and the slide to again selectively engage the series of spaced ramps.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for increasing available space in an aircraft cabin cross section to improve passenger comfort. Use of one floor bin supported armrest on each side of the aircraft's cross section, rather then conventional seat supported armrest as are provided conventionally elsewhere, permits use of wider seats and/or aisles. Use of floor bin supported armrests also provides the added benefit of increasing the storage volume of floor bins. The apparatus and method for increasing available cross sectional space can also be implemented on other passenger conveyance means, such as buses, trains, vans, or the like, having floor storage bins on the outboard (away-from-aisle) sides of seating units.

Abstract: A rocking footstool comprises a base and a main structure which is mounted on the base and is formed of two rocking mechanisms and two footrests. The rocking mechanisms are formed of a transmission wheel, and an action rod which is fastened with the transmission wheel. The transmission wheels of the rocking mechanisms are driven by a motor. The two footrests are movably fastened with the action rods such that the footrests sway in a reciprocating manner.

Abstract: A plastic frame assembly for bearing weight and a method of assembling same, comprising a plastic support member having a bottom portion and a top portion. The bottom portion has a channel, a plastic-affiliating migratory securing adhesive, and a flexible porous membrane. The plastic affiliating migratory securing adhesive is applied to the channel and the flexible porous membrane is positioned on top of the channel and forced into the channel. The plastic affiliating migratory securing adhesive migrates through the flexible porous membrane and secures the flexible porous membrane to the bottom portion of the plastic support member. The top portion of the plastic support member may register with the bottom portion in such a way so that the flexible porous membrane is held in place only by the plastic affiliating migratory securing adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention provides a seat containing several moveable, substantially vertically arranged, rubber panels which are mounted in parallel in a retention frame in such a way that the parallel, moveable, substantially vertically arranged, rubber panels align themselves horizontally when subjected to strain from above and form a horizontal sitting area, which is preferably suitable for use in public buildings such as waiting rooms, bus shelters or railway stations.

Abstract: A car seat including a seat body having a seat back and a seat pan for supporting an occupant thereon, and at least one belt coupled to the seat body for retaining an occupant on the seat body. The car seat further includes a belt tensioning mechanism, the belt tensioning mechanism including a pawl coupled to the seat body and a rotatable spool coupled to the belt. The spool can be rotated to wind the belt upon the spool, and the spool includes a gear that can interact with the pawl such that the pawl can selectively block rotation of the spool and thereby block unwinding of the belt off of the spool.

Abstract: A device for manufacturing brush products, in particular toothbrushes, with a bristle magazine having a feed chute for receiving filaments of precut length arranged in a dense array transverse to the longitudinal axis of the bristle magazine. The feed chute has a discharge opening which is bounded by a bristle picker closing the discharge opening from outside, and serves to feed filaments to a recess provided on the bristle picker. The recess receives only a predetermined quantity of filaments, combining them into tufts which are then transferred to further stations for further processing. According to the invention, the feed chute has a magazine bottom on which the discharge opening is formed. The magazine bottom is further shaped in an arcuate configuration tapering essentially in the direction of the discharge opening. This produces a steady filament flow in which dead zones are not allowed to develop.

Abstract: A wheel-and-tire apparatus has a pneumatic tire with two or more circumferential tread sections, the relative diameters of which may be adjusted to select the tread sections in contact with the road. The tire may have one or more air chambers. The apparatus facilitates selective use of tire tread designs and compositions having different performance characteristics to suit particular road conditions and vehicle operating parameters. Adjustment of tread section diameters is accomplished using tread diameter adjustment means having a source of compressed air. Sensors monitor selected operational parameters of the vehicle and transmit corresponding signals to a computer, which selects an optimal configuration of tread section diameters to suit the data from the sensors. The computer sends a corresponding signal instructing the tread diameter adjustment means to adjust the diameter of one or more tread sections as required to achieve the selected configuration of tread section diameters.

Abstract: A bolt structure is designed to fasten together a hub, an inner wheel rim, and an outer wheel rim of a motor vehicle wheel. The bolt structure comprises a bolt body, an inner nut, an outer nut, and a protective cap. The bolt body has a large diametrical segment, a small diametrical segment, and a midsegment located between the large diametrical segment and the small diametrical. The inner nut is engaged with the small diametrical segment, whereas the outer nut is engaged with the large diametrical segment and the protective cap. The midsegment of the bolt body retains the hub of the motor vehicle wheel.

Abstract: A wheel-and-tire apparatus having at least two coaxially mounted tires is disclosed in which the diameters of one or more of the tires in the apparatus may be adjusted to select the tire or tires which are to be in contact with the road surface. The apparatus facilitates the selective use of tires having different performance characteristics, as may be desired or preferred to suit particular road conditions or vehicle operating conditions. The diameters of particular tires are increased or decreased as required to achieve a desired configuration of relative tire diameters, using tire diameter adjustment means such as one or more pneumatic pumps mounted in association with the apparatus. Sensors monitor selected operational parameters of the vehicle and transmit corresponding signals to a computer which selects an optimal tire configuration to suit the particular combination of operational parameters received from the sensors.

Abstract: A vehicle axle crosspiece includes inner and outer tubes extending crosswise of the vehicle, with the axially outer end of the outer tube being connected to a wheel arm on one side of the vehicle and the axially outer end of the inner tube being connected to a wheel arm on the other side of the vehicle. The inner and outer tubes are joined together by at least two axially-spaced antiroll articulations of elastomeric material housed between the inner and outer tubes. Each of the two antiroll articulations has its own radial stiffness and is assigned a coefficient proportional to its radial stiffness. The center of inertia of the antiroll articulations is closer to the wheel arm connected to the outer tube than to the wheel arm connected to the inner tube.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a brake system for vehicles in which the brakes in a first operating mode serve for a steering brake operation and in a second operating mode for braking the vehicle when driving on a road. In such brake systems one has to take care that only the brakes of the rear axle can be controlled independently from each other during the steering brake operation. On the other hand one has to ensure that at least the brakes of the rear axle are actuated together when driving on a road and, if necessary, the brakes of the front axle are controlled in parallel. In order to achieve this function, the state of the art includes complicated mechanical valves or sophisticated special arrangements in the master cylinders being used. It is the object of the present invention to simplify the known generic brake systems. For this reason the invention proposes to utilise electrically controlled valves.

Abstract: A vehicle hydraulic brake apparatus includes a hydraulic pressure generator which generates a power pressure irrespective of operation of a brake pedal and a regulation valve which regulates the power pressure to a predetermined pressure corresponding to an operation force of the brake pedal and outputs it to an output chamber. A master cylinder generates a master cylinder pressure in a master cylinder chamber by forward movement of the master cylinder piston and a wheel brake cylinder is operated by the master cylinder pressure to apply braking force to a vehicle wheel. An auxiliary piston is located backward the master cylinder piston to define an auxiliary pressure chamber between the master cylinder piston and the auxiliary piston and to move the master cylinder piston forward by an auxiliary pressure in the auxiliary pressure chamber. A pressure modulating device decreases the predetermined pressure outputted from the output chamber to supply the auxiliary pressure to the auxiliary pressure chamber.

Abstract: A device for supplying current and/or voltage to a vehicle trailer for the electric supply of brake components of the vehicle trailer, where the vehicle trailer is connected with the tractor vehicle by a first supply line. At least one second supply line is provided to connect the vehicle trailer with the tractor vehicle. A brake light supply line may be used as the second supply line providing the current and/or voltage supply line for the electronic and/or electric components of a braking device of a vehicle trailer when the supply of the braking device has failed.

Abstract: An electronic automotive anti-theft device that prevents unintentional operation. The anti-theft device includes a lock pin for engaging and disengaging at least one of a movable member of a steering mechanism and a movable member of a driving mechanism in an automobile. An actuator drives the lock pin. A control unit is connected to the actuator to control the actuator. A power supply line connects the control unit to a power supply. A power supply switch is connected to the power supply line to supply the control unit with power. The power supply switch disconnects the power supply line when the automobile is being driven or when the automobile is allowed to be driven.

Abstract: A high-voltage pulse generator includes a storage capacitor which is connected to a voltage source via leads. One of the leads is connected to a reference potential via a node point. A switching device is connected in parallel with the storage capacitor on the voltage source side. An output inductance is connected to the one lead via a further node point arranged between the storage capacitor and the first node point. A diode lies between the node points.

Abstract: A closed loop feedback system controls electrical switchgear that moves at least one contact relative to another contact to switch power on and off in an AC electrical circuit. The control system includes a position feedback device that is operatively coupled to at least one of the two contacts to produce contact position information. A processor receives and analyzes the contact position information to control contact motion to provide AC waveform synchronized switching. The electrical switchgear may be a capacitor switch that includes a bi-stable over-toggle latching device. The latching device maintains the contacts in one of an open stable position in which electrical current does not flow through the contacts or a closed stable position in which electrical current flows through the contacts.

Abstract: A dynamic battery array of individual cells, controllably interconnected for instantaneous dynamic configuration into a plurality of individual power buses having different electrical power output characteristics, each of which is tailored to supply the electrical power required at the instant by a particular electrical load within a circuit. Preferably the cells are fungible and randomly available so that at any given instant any given cell can be poweringly associated with a particular electrical load. The dynamic battery array, consisting of discrete cells lends itself to mounting on physically flexible substrates such as credit cards. The programmable array employs low resistance switch arrays for dynamically and instantaneously forming individual power networks or power buses between selected power cells and individual electrical loads in electrical circuits.

Abstract: An electrical actuator has a DC motor which is provided with a rotor having a permanent magnet for forming a plurality of magnetic poles around a periphery thereof and a stator having a plurality of energizing coils and being disposed around a periphery of the rotor to thereby generate a rotary force for the rotor. In mounting this DC motor on a heat-generating member which generates radiant heat, a member for shielding radiant heat from a heat-generating member is disposed between the DC motor and the heat generating member. In this manner, the radiant heat from the heat-generating member is prevented from reaching the DC motor, whereby the problems in the DC motor associated with the radiant heat can be prevented.

Abstract: A ventilation pathway for a cooling gas to flow extends on a radial axis in a generator stator core. The ventilation pathway comprises at least two magnetic laminations and a plurality of space blocks extending radially in the generator stator core. The space blocks are fastened and disposed between the magnetic laminations. At least one of the space blocks includes a wavy longitudinal profile that includes an alternating pattern of peaks and valleys with respect to the radial axis of the generator stator core. Alternatively, at least one of the space blocks has a plurality of protrusions defining a pattern of peaks and valleys extending from a sidewall of the space block. Several different shapes of vortex generators are punched in the lamination are located within the ventilation pathway.

Abstract: A rotary machine element has at least one functional part performing movements into stop positions, which stop positions are nominal stop positions or mechanical terminal stop positions and are functionally correlated. At least one position sensor is provided for detecting individual actual position values of the stop positions independently from one another. At least one position sensor is located in a control path between the at least one functional part and an NC control. The control path is active in positions between the nominal stop positions; the mechanical terminal stop positions; or the nominal stop positions and the mechanical terminal stop positions. Based on acquired actual position values of the at least one functional part, the speed and acceleration of the at least one functional part are determined by NC-control.

Abstract: A lead-wire-fixing attachment for fixing a lead wire is provided in a lead-wire-fixed portion arranged in a stator core, and a lead wire is connected to a stator-winding mounting board by way of a through-hole provided at the upper end of the lead-wire-fixing attachment. The through-hole is formed by notches provided at a location where the first attachment and second attachment contact each other. An inlet passage through which a potting material is poured, outlet passages through which the potting material runs out, base portions which are inscribed in the inside wall of the lead-wire-fixed portion are formed in the upper portion of the lead-wire-fixing attachment. The lead wire is made to pass through the through-hole and the lead-wire-fixing attachment is inserted in the lead-wire-fixed portion, and then they are fixed by using a potting material.

Abstract: A through-bolt for use with an AC generator has a housing including a drive-end portion and a mounting-end portion. A stator is mountable between the drive-end portions. A rotor is mounted for rotation within the housing. One of the end portions includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced ears having first apertures therein and the other end portion includes a corresponding plurality of circumferentially spaced ears having threaded apertures therein. The through-bolt is inserted through one of the first apertures and received in one of the threaded apertures to bolt the housing ends together against the stator. The through-bolt is subject to bending stress since it does not operate on a solid stack up, regardless of alignment. The through-bolt comprises a head portion, an elongated shank portion, and a threaded portion extending from the elongated shank portion.

Abstract: An engine cooling module includes a shroud structure 12. A housing 20 of a d.c. electric motor is formed integrally with the shroud structure 12. The housing has an open end 21. The motor has a drive shaft 26. A heat sink 22 is disposed opposite the open end and is insert molded with respect to the housing 20. The heat sink. 22 defines a seat for a bearing 24 supporting the shaft 26. A flux ring assembly 48 is insert molded with respect to the housing. The flux ring assembly includes permanent magnets 33. An armature assembly 28 is disposed in the housing and fixed to the shaft for rotation in response to a magnetic field generated by the magnets 33. A commutator 32 is disposed in the housing and electrically connected with the armature assembly 28 and mounted for movement with the armature assembly. A brush card assembly 36 is coupled to the open end 21 of the housing to define an end cap covering the open end. The brush card assembly 36 has brushes 42 associated with the commutator 32.

Abstract: A number of embodiments of mechanisms for rotating electrical machines wherein the cogging torque of the machine can be effectively cancelled by generating a cancellation cogging torque. This can be done either mechanically or electrically and in some embodiments, the cancellation mechanism can be disabled under conditions when cogging presents no significant problem.

Abstract: A design for a motor, alternator, generator, or the like wherein the stator element that provides the magnetic field passing through the rotor completely encircles the rotor above and below its longitudinal axis. This stator element may be a permanent magnet or an electromagnet. This stator design can be combined with a conventional stator element that also provides a magnetic field. In such case, at least one of the magnetic field producing elements of the stator is a permanent magnet.

Abstract: A motor/generator having its stationary portion, i.e., the stator, positioned concentrically within its rotatable element, i.e., the rotor, along its axis of rotation. The rotor includes a Halbach array. The stator windings are switched or commutated to provide a DC motor/generator much the same as in a conventional DC motor/generator. The voltage and power are automatically regulated by using centrifugal force to change the diameter of the rotor, and thereby vary the radial gap in between the stator and the rotating Halbach array, as a function of the angular velocity of the rotor.

Abstract: A self-starting synchronous motor and a compressor including the motor are disclosed. The self-starting synchronous motor comprises at least a squirrel-cage conductor buried in the neighborhood of the outer peripheral portion of a rotor core, and a plurality of permanent magnets buried in the periphery inward of the squirrel-cage conductor. The armature winding for the stator is wound in concentrated way, and the two ends of each of the teeth are expanded to form at least a disuniform gap between the stator and the rotor. At least an arcuate permanent magnet is buried in the rotor, and a squirrel-cage conductor is buried also between the magnetic poles.

Abstract: A method for producing a magnetically excitable core (24) for an electrical machine, by which in a method step (S1), the core (24), having a substantially parallelepiped shape (20) with slots (32) extending parallel on one side, is furnished, into whose slots (32), in a method step (S2), the core winding (40) is inserted by its winding sides (36), and then in a method step (S3), the core (24) together with the core winding (40) is reshaped into a cylindrical ring shape (52) with radially inward-oriented slots (32), is proposed. The method is characterized by a further step, according to which in each case all winding sides (36) that are inserted into each slot (32) are pressed into a slot shape (119) in a tool (44) and reshaped before being inserted into the slot (32).

Abstract: A winding assembly for a rotor is disclosed comprising a plurality of rotor field windings and a field support holding said plurality of windings in said winding assembly, wherein the winding assembly is mountable on said rotor.

Abstract: A brush holder including a tubular brush box, a baseplate configured to be fastened to an electrical brush and movable in the brush box, a resilient multi-contact lining disposed in the brush box between the baseplate and an inner wall of the brush box, and a spring applying a force to the baseplate in a predetermined direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a magnet motor, and having being provided the driven power of the electromagnet motor for electric vehicles, wherein, it has provided with a wireless coil whole rotator, which the upper part has been constructed with an equal angle, a power perpetual magnet is provided. At least one set of a magnet pole coil is formed into an electromagnet pole module and a circuit control unit. Using the perpetual magnet and the less electricity consumption of an electric magnet pole generates the repelling torque, accomplishing the object of the turning rotator to generate power. Either it is coupled with a simple or a complex structure; it can apply to be the driven motor of a bicycle, a motorcycle and a car. Moreover, it can greatly reduce the consumption of the vehicle battery electricity, and make it to be an environmental protection and practical vehicle means.

Abstract: Disclosed is a surface acoustic wave device comprising a piezoelectric substrate; an electrode unit formed on the piezoelectric substrate, the electrode unit including a drive electrode unit for generating surface acoustic waves and an external connection electrode unit; an electrically conductive electrode protecting unit for covering the drive electrode unit with a hollow therebetween, the electrode covering unit being formed on the piezoelectric substrate by use of a film forming technique; an electroconductive column formed on the external connection electrode unit; and an external connection terminal formed at the extremity of the electroconductive column, wherein the piezoelectric substrate is sealed by a resin with the exception of the external connection terminal and the electrode protecting unit.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an edge reflection type surface acoustic wave device using a Shear Horizontal type surface acoustic wave includes the steps of making a first half cut defining first end surface portions having a smooth surface, that is, opposing two end surfaces which function as reflection end surfaces, from the upper surface of a piezoelectric substrate after at least one of a plurality of IDTs has been formed on the upper surface of the piezoelectric substrate, making a second half cut for forming second end surface portions having a rough surface after making the first cut, and making a full cut for cutting the piezoelectric substrate so as to reach the lower surface of the piezoelectric substrate outside of the second end surface portions in the surface acoustic wave propagation direction.

Abstract: A Shear Horizontal-type end-surface-reflection-type surface acoustic wave device includes a piezoelectric substrate having end surfaces. The most appropriate positions of the end surfaces of the piezoelectric substrate are determined. Interdigital transducers are disposed on the main surface of the piezoelectric substrate having a comparatively low relative dielectric constant ∈11T (for example, a relative dielectric constant of about 40 or less). The positions of the end surfaces are determined so that the distance from the center of the second electrode finger, counting from the outermost side in the surface acoustic wave propagation direction among the interdigital transducers, to the end surfaces (end surfaces for reflecting the surface acoustic wave) of the piezoelectric substrate satisfy the relationship (N+⅝)&lgr;s≦L≦(N+⅞)&lgr;s, where &lgr;s is the wavelength of the surface acoustic wave, and N is 0 or a positive integer.

Abstract: A piezoelectric actuator set includes a pair of elongated piezoelectric actuators. The elongated piezoelectric actuators establish the standard attitude of a head slider when no electric signal is supplied to the piezoelectric actuator set. When the electric signal is applied to the piezoelectric actuator set, the tip ends are pulled back toward the base ends in the elongated piezoelectric actuators. The piezoelectric actuator set generates a couple for driving the head slider for rotation around the rotational axis only in a predetermined direction from the standard attitude. The moment of inertia can be reduced in the head slider during rotation as compared with the case where the head slider is moved based on a swinging movement. The natural frequency can be raised in the vibration system comprising the head slider and the piezoelectric actuator set. The frequency of the electric signal or servo signal can be set over a wider frequency range.

Abstract: In a state in which respective portions of a quartz wafer 1 have been masked by a plurality of kinds of mask layers R2, R3 that have respectively different etching rates, this quartz wafer 1 is subject to an etching process. Since the etching operation is started earlier at a portion masked by the mask layer having a high etching rate, the amount of etching is increased at this portion. In contrast, the start of the etching operation is delayed at a portion masked by the mask layer having a low etching rate, and the amount of etching is reduced at this portion. Thus, it becomes possible to form the quartz wafer 1 into a desired shape.

Abstract: A sealable container into which envelopes or packages can be placed for opening and inspection for contamination by biological or chemical agents. The container has a removeable lid that can be reattached and sealed to the container so that the contents of the container are safely enclosed therein. The container has gloves attached to one wall so that items placed in the container can be manipulated by a user. The container also includes detection means for visualizing or detecting the presence of a foreign substance that may be dispersed from the envelope or package once opened.

Abstract: A stackable rack device for receiving an electronic product comprises a first clamping member, a second clamping member and a connection member, wherein each of the clamping members includes at least one positioning members and snapping members distal from a housing of the electronic product being stacked and the connection member is coupled to the corresponding ends of the clamping members to form a U-shaped trough for securing to one side of the housing and allowing it be stably stacked with other electronic products through the engagement of the positioning members and snapping members.

Abstract: A table includes a tabletop that is at least partially constructed of a substantially transparent material allowing a user to see below the lower surface of the tabletop from above the upper surface of the tabletop. The table has one or more storage panels for storing and selectively displaying objects, and a support structure configured to support the tabletop and support the one or more storage panels below the lower surface of the tabletop wherein at least one of the one or more storage panels is visible through the substantially transparent material of the tabletop. The support structure has an opening for removing, installing, and arranging the one or more storage panels. Optional features of the table include a visual identification system for identifying the contents of the storage panels and a modular selection of storage panels for storing and selectively displaying disparate objects.

Abstract: A console structure for supporting equipment thereon, comprising a lower base structure; an upper turret structure supported on the base structure; the turret structure being independently laterally positionable relative to the base structure.

Abstract: A plastic or metal locator bracket for providing securing surfaces for cabinet member drawer slide mechanisms formed to fit within discreet areas of drawer supporting structures. The body portion has first and second substantially flat portions formed at right angles with each other, spacer elements or tabs and a center marker to provide quick positioning within a discretely formed space. Shaped pockets integral with the first substantially flat portion provide structure for multiple fastener receiving apertures to accommodate a plurality of drawer frame front thicknesses. The first and second substantially flat portions have interior engaging surfaces for securement to the frame.

Abstract: A drawer slide assembly with an outer slide member with an elongate planar web including a parallel offset portion, having upper and lower bearing raceways along the length of the web, an intermediate slide member with a elongate planar web, having inner and outer upper and lower bearing raceways along the length of the web, and an inner slide member having an elongate planar web with upper and lower bearing raceways along the length of the web, with bearings disposed between and in rolling engagement with the respective outer and intermediate slide members, and intermediate and inner slide members.

Abstract: The invention relates to a refrigerator and/or freezer with an appliance body and a door for closing an opening of the appliance body, wherein a pivot bearing is provided which pivotably supports the door relative to the appliance body about a pivot axis. According to the invention, the refrigerator and/or freezer is characterized in that the door relative to the pivot axis and/or the pivot axis relative to the appliance body are movably mounted in the direction perpendicular to the pivot axis.