With Latch, Lock, Or Gravity Closer Patents (Class 312/333)
  • Patent number: 6733097
    Abstract: A mechanism is provided that couples to a slide member of at least a two member slide forming a self-closing slide. The mechanism comprises a housing having a slot guiding an actuator. The actuator is spring coupled to the housing. The actuator engages a second slide member of the slide when the second slide member approaches a closed position. The spring generates a force for moving the actuator and the engaged second slide along the slot to a slide closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Accuride International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jae Kim, Charles A. Milligan, Ricardo Leon
  • Patent number: 6729703
    Abstract: Removable hardware for a slide assembly. In some embodiments the hardware is laterally biasable with respect to a web of a slide member. In some embodiments the hardware is placed between a bayonet extending from the web and the web, with a tab protruding from the web into a window of the latch, with the window being dimensioned so as to maintain the tab in the window as the latch arm is flexed. In further embodiments the latch arm includes tines which grip protrusions extending from the web of the slide member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Accuride International, Inc.
    Inventor: Baoloc Le
  • Publication number: 20040080245
    Abstract: A drawer slide includes a first slide channel telescopically mounted for longitudinal movement in a second slide channel. The first channel includes a cantilever spring latch which engages the second slide channel when the first slide channel is extended to a fully telescoped position associated with a fully open drawer supported by the first channel. The first slide channel further includes a longitudinally movable manual release lever, which is slidable to engage and release the spring latch and thus allow the first channel to be slidably translated into the second channel thereby allowing the attached drawer to be moved to the closed position. The first slide channel further includes a second cantilever spring latch that limits the opening movement of the first channel. Both spring members may be released by an auxiliary release lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicant: CompX International Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur E. Lammens, Samuel Jurja
  • Patent number: 6719386
    Abstract: A precision drawer slide, employing two or more members, wherein, one member is fastened to a cabinet wall, or carcass, and the other member is fastened to a drawer. The member fastened to the cabinet wall comprises a profile that has a “hat” section appearance that generates a surprising amount of rigidity when installed in desk and file cabinets of various kinds. The drawer and cabinet member are also strategically foreshortened and rear-shortened respectively. Other variations or embodiments include the usage of a novel quick disconnect system for the easy installation and removal of a drawer from the drawer slide assembly, as well as the inclusion of a roller bearing component for generation of a progression movement in the drawer slide itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Co.
    Inventor: Keith A. Hoffman
  • Patent number: 6717803
    Abstract: A bracket attached to a peripheral device of a computer system aligns and attaches the peripheral device to the inside of a computer system chassis. The bracket is detachably mountable and includes a bracket body having an aperture therein through which the peripheral device is inserted. The bracket includes a support bar having a tab that fits into a slot in the chassis to securely hold the peripheral device in position such that the front panel of the peripheral device is aligned within an aperture in a face of the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: James Edward Cannon
  • Patent number: 6712435
    Abstract: A self closing slide is provided having a first slide member slidably coupled to a second slide member. A slot is provided on the first slide member that receives an actuator of a self closing mechanism coupled to the second slide member. The mechanism comprises a housing having a slot guiding the actuator. The actuator is spring coupled to the housing. The actuator engages a portion of the first slide member when received in the slot for closing the first slide member relative to the second slide member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Accuride International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jae Kim, Charles A. Milligan, Ricardo Leon
  • Publication number: 20040056572
    Abstract: A latch assembly is provided for a track device that includes a first track member and a second track member. The latch assembly comprises a latch handle mounted to the first track member and a latch seat provided on the second track member. The latch handle includes a latching portion and an unlatching member. The latching portion of the latch handle is releasably engaged with the latch seat, thereby preventing sliding movement of the first track member relative to the second track member. The unlatching member is operable to urge the latching portion to be disengaged from the latch seat, thereby allowing the sliding movement of the first track member relative to the second track member. Thus, the unlatching operation and pulling operation of a drawer plate to which the firs track member is mounted can be accomplished by only one hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Applicant: King Slide Works Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shih-Long Hwang, Chun-Chiang Wang, Jung-Pin Chen, I-Ming Tseng
  • Publication number: 20040056573
    Abstract: A drawer-type refrigerator includes a body cabinet with at least one storage area having a front opening and a sliding unit to slide in and out through the front opening of the storage area. An automatic guiding device/securing mechanism/locking mechanism which is interposed between the storage area and the sliding unit, stores an elastic force in a sliding-in direction of the sliding unit when the sliding unit slides out and provides the stored elastic force to the sliding unit when the sliding unit slides in. Thus, the drawer-type refrigerator has a sliding unit that can be completely slid into a storage area, and the inside of the storage area can be closed tightly independent of a material of a body cabinet and a door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Applicant: SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jong-eun Chae
  • Publication number: 20040051428
    Abstract: A removable track stop for a dishwasher track movably carrying a dishrack. The track stop has a hollow sleeve that fits into the end of a generally C-shaped track and has a grip that extends from the sleeve and the end of the track. A movable lock member in the sleeve and grip has a lock button extending beyond the grip for actuation by a user at one end. The lock member has locking arms extending from the other end of the lock member inside the sleeve. The locking arms include locking prongs that project through openings in the hollow sleeve and engage locking slots in the upper and lower legs of the C-shaped track to lock the track stop to the track. Pressing on the lock button causes the locking prongs to be withdrawn from the locking slots in the track allowing the track stop to be removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: William F. Bartloff, Michael L. Beidler
  • Patent number: 6705689
    Abstract: A track device. The track device includes a first track, a second track, and a third track. The first track includes a first stop and an engaging block. The second track is slidably received in the first track. The second track includes a second stop for abutting against the first stop of the first track. The second track further includes a first engaging member on an end thereof. The first engaging member includes an extension member, the extension member including an engaging section and a foot. The third track is slidably received in the second track. The third track includes a second engaging member for abutting against a third stop of the second track. The second engaging member includes an engaging edge and a leg. The leg is pressable to allow disengagement of the engaging edge from a protrusion on the third stop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: King Slide Works Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, I-Ming Tseng, Shu-Jiuan Lin
  • Patent number: 6702411
    Abstract: A waste receptacle or other household items are placed upon a movable shelf or drawer under the counter in a space covered by an openable door. The shelf or drawer is movable between a first, retracted, mounted position stowed within the cabinet and a second, deployed, position removed from the cabinet. The user can withdraw the shelf or drawer hands-free from the cabinet and place items within the waste receptacle or drawer by simply opening the cabinet door. To stow the tray or drawer, the user simply pushes the tray or drawer back within the cabinet, into the retracted position. A novel latch assembly retains the drawer or tray, and, hence the receptacle or other item(s), in the retracted position, and the door can be closed to conceal the same. Upon closing the door, a lever attached to the door causes the latch mechanism to unlatch, releasing the drawer, which then abuts against the cabinet door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Inventor: Oscar Helver
  • Publication number: 20040017138
    Abstract: The invention concerns a drawer slide that has a swiveling double-armed lever around a pivot bearing and whose lever arms extend out from the pivot bearing and whose first lever arm, depending on the closed position, forms a positive/form-fitting connection between a linearly moving part and a cabinet-fixed part of the drawer slide, and whose second lever arm is connected to the draw-pull tension spring's first end and the second end of the draw-pull tension spring, distanced from it by under spring extension to a linearly moved or cabinet-fixed part of the drawer slide, is fastened. When the drawer is pushed in, the form-closure of the lever's first arm is turned out of a rest position over a dead center position in an automatic position, such that a further turn of the lever automatically shortens the pre-stressed spring on the second lever arm, so thus, pulling the drawer slide with the drawer into the cabinet opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: Wolfgang Mueller, Harald Gehrer, Klaus Schneider
  • Patent number: 6682158
    Abstract: A drawer limiting device for a cabinet assembly includes a mounting plate adapted to be fastened to a drawer, and a limiting member with a head portion secured to the mounting plate and a tail portion extending rearwardly from the head portion. The tail portion has an abutment section adjacent to the head portion and adapted to project downwardly relative to a lower end of the drawer. The abutment section is adapted to abut against a transverse horizontal bar of a cabinet body so as to limit extension of the drawer relative to the cabinet body. The tail portion of the limiting member is deformable, and can be pushed upwardly by the horizontal bar by virtue of resiliency of the limiting member when the drawer is further applied with a pulling force at the extended position, thereby permitting removal of the drawer from the cabinet body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Inventor: Yung-Tsai Lai
  • Patent number: 6682156
    Abstract: An apparatus for controlling access to a plurality of drawers, in one embodiment being tool dispensing apparatus (10) comprising a housing (12), a plurality of drawers (26) within the housing (12), each drawer for storing one or more tools, and a control system (14-22, 34-50) for controlling access to the drawers (26). Preferably, the apparatus (10) comprises a plurality of drawer trays (28) located in the housing (12) and on each of which one or more drawers (26) is located. The drawers are preferably divided into compartments and a control mechanism for providing access to appropriate compartments is disclosed in detail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Supply Point Systems Ltd.
    Inventor: Geoffrey Herrington
  • Patent number: 6672692
    Abstract: Automatically restoring device for slide rail assembly, including a fixed unit, a horizontally slidable receptacle and an automatically restoring section. The fixed unit includes a pair of fixed rails. The horizontally slidable receptacle includes a pair of movable rails. The automatically restoring section is disposed at one end of the fixed rail. One end of each movable rail is formed with a push section. The automatically restoring section includes two slide way bodies, a deflection body and a resilient body. When the push section of the movable rail inward pushes the deflection body, the deflection body is deflected by an angle to engage with and drive the movable rail so as to automatically restore the movable rail to its home position and lock the movable rail therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Inventor: Kuo-Chan Weng
  • Publication number: 20040000850
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a closing device, more particularly one that is durable and provides better means for opening and closing a slidable drawer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventors: Lian Lam Harn, Yan Lam Harn
  • Publication number: 20030234602
    Abstract: A telescoping slide support assembly includes a telescoping slide assembly, a vertical rack for use in an equipment cabinet, and a quick-mount support coupled to a stationary slide included in the telescoping slide assembly. The quick-mount support includes a movable retainer and a linkage for moving the movable retainer about a pivot axis to facilitate coupling and uncoupling of the quick-mount support and the vertical rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Inventors: Phillip B. Cutler, William B. Greenwald
  • Patent number: 6655762
    Abstract: A drawer assembly with an interchangeable lock for mounting on a furniture piece. The drawer assembly comprises a storage area formed by exterior walls. In one embodiment, a front wall includes a cut-out section in which an adapter plate is removably mounted. A locking bar having first and second ends is selectively positioned adjacent to the adapter plate to mate with different locks. The first end includes a tongue that extends through the adapter plate to receive a hasp lock. The second end includes an angled edge for mating with an integrated lock mounted within the adapter plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Bob Barker Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Todd D. Krueger
  • Publication number: 20030218408
    Abstract: A lightwave oven for heating food in a cooking chamber includes an oven housing, a drawer that can be moved out and in through an opening in the oven housing and has a bottom plate, side walls, and a rear wall that bound the cooking chamber, and a front plate to close the opening in the oven housing. A top plate is disposed above the drawer. The top plate can be moved relative to the drawer in the oven housing, rests on the drawer when in an operating position, and, as a result, bounds the cooking chamber of the drawer from above. Such a lightwave oven is configured to simplify and make easier the cleaning of the cooking chamber, and can be constructed cost-effectively and, furthermore, can be used flexibly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventors: Martina Backer, Wolfgang Fuchs, Bernhard Herold, Katrin Horn, Kurt Lintner, Andreas Nitschke, Martin Schulte, Martin Thaler
  • Patent number: 6652050
    Abstract: A drawer-sliding device. The device includes an outer sliding member fastened with a cabinet or the like. A middle sliding member is mounted slidably in the outer sliding member, and an inner sliding member is fastened with the drawer and mounted slidably in the middle sliding member. The inner sliding member is provided with a coupling element. The outer sliding member is provided with a fast return element and a spring element. When the inner sliding member and the drawer are drawn out, the coupling element of the inner sliding member is engaged with the fast return element so as to bring about an outward displacement of the fast return element, thereby resulting in deformation of the spring element. When the inner sliding member is pushed back into place along with the drawer, the fast return element and the coupling element are forced by the spring element to move back into place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Nan Juen International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chun Wei Lin
  • Publication number: 20030210520
    Abstract: A drive bracket assembly includes a first drive bracket (20) attachable to a computer enclosure, a second drive bracket (30) attached to a base plate (24) of the first drive bracket, and a resilient fastener (40). Two generally arcuate sliding slots (244, 245) and three positioning portions (246) are formed at the base plate of the first drive bracket. A locking aperture (248) is defined in the base plate. Two posts (362) and three receiving portions (364) are formed at an upper plate (36) of the second drive bracket. A locking protrusion (442) is formed on the resilient fastener. In assembly, the posts are sliding received in the sliding slots, and slid therealong to inner ends thereof. The receiving portions respectively engage with the corresponding positioning portions. The locking protrusion snappingly engages in the aperture. Thus, the second drive bracket is readily mounted to the first drive bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventors: Chieh Nan Chien, Zhao-Guang Zeng, Tun Gao, Deyi Shi
  • Patent number: 6646871
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a first bracket (20), a second bracket (30), and a securing device (60). The securing device includes a securing member (40) and a coil spring (50). The first bracket includes a pair of first catches (22), a second catch (25), and first and second support tabs (23, 24). The second bracket is removably attached to the first bracket, and includes a pair of latches (342) and a pair of first locking openings (341). The securing member is movably attached to the first bracket, and includes first and second posts (431, 441), a pair of locking slots (421), and a second locking opening (411). The first and second posts are movably received in the first and second support tabs. The second locking opening engagingly receives the second catch. The first locking openings receive the first catches. The latches snappingly engage in the locking slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Nien-Chiang Liao, Kuang-Wei Chen
  • Publication number: 20030189395
    Abstract: A self-closing slide is movable between an open position and a closed position. The slide includes a frame, a linear gear on the frame and a carriage configured for movement along the frame. A biasing element operably connects the frame and the carriage to bias the carriage to the closed position. A pinion gear is carried by the carriage and is positioned for movement along the linear gear with movement of the carriage along the frame. A damper is operably connected to the pinion gear and to the carriage and an engagement gear is operably mounted to the carriage and to the damper. The engagement gear is movable between a first, engaged position in which the engagement gear engages the damper and a second, disengaged position in which the engagement gear disengages the damper. When the carriage is moved from the open position toward the closed position, the engagement gear is in the second, disengaged position to disengage the damper so that the pinion gear rotates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventors: David A. Doornbos, Steven L. Bivens
  • Patent number: 6629738
    Abstract: A housing fixed to a piece of furniture adjacent a slidable portion thereof is formed with an upwardly open slot in which is engageable a pulling member fixed to the slidable portion and projecting downward in the slot such that on movement of the slidable part the pulling member enters and exits the housing. An actuation member displaceable in the housing is engageable with and coupled to the pulling member only when the pulling member is engaged in the slot. A spring coupled between the housing and the actuation member urges the slidable portion into one of the end positions. A body of a high-viscosity grease in the housing engages the actuation member and retards movement of the movable portion into the one end position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Arturo Salice S.p.A.
    Inventor: Luciano Salice
  • Publication number: 20030184196
    Abstract: A hard disk cartridge not inclinable during removing mainly has a frame; more particularly, a slidable pull rod disposed at the center on a face plate thereof has a row of teeth located at distal ends of two lateral sides thereof; two elongate swing blocks are disposed with one end of each of the swing block forms a circular convex portion disposed with teeth and the other end thereof forms a hook portion. The pull rod pushes forwards or rearwards to fitly drive the swing blocks on two lateral sides via the teeth thereby making the hook portion protrude or retract so as to achieve a clipping objective. The present invention has simplified parts, exerts even force and is not subjected to incline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventor: Kuo-Chuan Hung
  • Publication number: 20030184197
    Abstract: A drawer limiting device for a cabinet assembly includes a mounting plate adapted to be fastened to a drawer, and a limiting member with a head portion secured to the mounting plate and a tail portion extending rearwardly from the head portion. The tail portion has an abutment section adjacent to the head portion and adapted to project downwardly relative to a lower end of the drawer. The abutment section is adapted to abut against a transverse horizontal bar of a cabinet body so as to limit extension of the drawer relative to the cabinet body. The tail portion of the limiting member is deformable, and can be pushed upwardly by the horizontal bar by virtue of resiliency of the limiting member when the drawer is further applied with a pulling force at the extended position, thereby permitting removal of the drawer from the cabinet body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventor: Yung-Tsai Lai
  • Patent number: 6628515
    Abstract: A disk drive bracket (10) includes a bottom panel (12) and first and second side panels (14, 16) extending from opposite edges of the bottom panel. The first side panel includes a first support portion (42), a pair of first pressing tabs (44), and a pair of elastic pads (48). The second side panel includes a second support portion (62), and a pair of second pressing tabs (64). The second side panel further defines a pair of through holes (68) for insertion of screws (80) therethrough. The first and second support portions support a data storage device (100) thereon. The first and second pressing tabs depress the storage device. The elastic pads inwardly press the storage device. The storage device cannot move in any direction. Thus, the disk drive bracket readily and firmly secures the storage device therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun Lung Chen, Jung Chi Chen, Yu Tai Liu
  • Publication number: 20030178922
    Abstract: A track device comprises a first track, a second track, and a third track. The first track comprises a first stop and an engaging block. The second track is slidably received in the first track. The second track comprises a second stop for abutting against the first stop of the first track. The second track further includes a first engaging member on an end thereof. The first engaging member includes an extension member, the extension member including an engaging section and a foot. The third track is slidably received in the second track. The third track includes a second engaging member for abutting against a third stop of the second track. The second engaging member includes an engaging edge and a leg. The leg is pressable to allow disengagement of the engaging edge from a protrusion on the third stop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Applicant: King Slide Works Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, I-Ming Tseng, Shu-Jiuan Lin
  • Patent number: 6619766
    Abstract: A device mounting and retention mechanism is disclosed, comprising a guide disposed on a device so that the guide is capable of slidably moving along a guide channel so that a retention mechanism may engage the guide thereby providing a restraining force and ground for the device. A device retention assembly is also disclosed, comprising a guide mounted on a device so that the guide is capable of slidably moving along a guide channel disposed on a housing so that the retention mechanism is capable of flexibly engaging the guide, thereby providing a restraining force. A device mounting assembly is also disclosed, comprising a first guide mounted on a device and a second guide mounted on a device wherein a guide channel is formed so as to selectively accept the first guide and exclude acceptance of the second guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Gateway, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Mansueto
  • Patent number: 6619770
    Abstract: A security drawer assembly is provided for a standard airline service cart having opposite cart sidewalls defining a storage space therebetween and a plurality of horizontal runners mounted on the sidewalls inside the storage space. The security drawer assembly generally comprises a sleeve and drawer slidably mounted within the sleeve. The sleeve has opposing sidewalls defining a sleeve passage open at both ends. Each of the sleeve sidewalls include a horizontal flange for engaging the runners of the service cart. The sleeve is retained within the cart by stop blocks connected to the sleeve sidewalls which engage the ends of the cart runners. The stop blocks are connected to the sleeve by fasteners which are not accessible for removal when the drawer is closed and locked. The drawer is preferably constructed so as to be slidable in either direction such that it has a closed position and two open positions, one corresponding to each of the two open sleeve ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Inventors: Robert F. Drab, Anthony J. Selway, Sylvian Savard, Martin Gagnier, Raymond Fallis
  • Patent number: 6601933
    Abstract: A telescoping slide assembly includes interconnected load-carrying, intermediate, and stationary slides. A post-locking latch is mounted to move relative to the load-carrying slide to control movement of a mounting post on a piece of equipment to be carried on the load-carrying slide into and out of a post-receiving slot formed in the load-carrying slide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: General Devices Co., Inc.
    Inventor: William B. Greenwald
  • Publication number: 20030141791
    Abstract: A telescoping slide assembly includes interconnected mounting, intermediate and stationary slide elements movable relative to one another to extend and retract the mounting and intermediate slide elements relative to the stationary slide element between fully extended and retracted positions. The intermediate slide element includes a rib formed therein. A mounting slide lock is disposed substantially within the rib for operative engagement with the mounting slide element to secure the mounting slide element in a fully extended position such that selective release of the mounting slide lock permits the mounting slide element to move to the fully retracted position and to disconnect from the intermediate slide element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventors: William Dubon, Ronan Stephens
  • Publication number: 20030132687
    Abstract: A latch arrangement for a drawer includes a latching mechanism having a latch element and a latching mechanism-receiving structure formed as part of a drawer. The structure includes two integral spring elements for biasing the latching mechanism upwardly. The latching mechanism and the drawer have cooperating, snap-engageable retaining features that allow the latching mechanism to move over a vertical range of movement but retain the latching mechanism on the structure. The structure and the remaining portions of the drawer can be molded as a unitary plastic part. The latching mechanism can be molded as a second unitary plastic part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Applicant: Home Products International, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura Morris, Shailesh Patel, Peter Graves, Paul Mann, Michael Thuma, Ron Llanes
  • Publication number: 20030127957
    Abstract: A drawer-sliding device includes an outer sliding member fastened with a cabin or the like, a middle sliding member mounted slidably in the outer sliding member, and an inner sliding member fastened with the drawer and mounted slidably in the middle sliding member. The inner sliding member is provided with a coupling element. The outer sliding member is provided with a fast return element and a spring element. When the inner sliding member and the drawer are drawn out, the coupling element of the inner sliding member is engaged with the fast return element so as to bring about an outward displacement of the fast return element, thereby resulting in deformation of the spring element. When the inner sliding member is pushed back into place along with the drawer, the fast return element and the coupling element are forced by the spring element to move back into place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Applicant: NAN JUEN INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chun Wei Lin
  • Patent number: 6585337
    Abstract: A forward pull type latch structure of a slide. The latch structure includes an inner rail, an outer rail, a link, and an elastic press body. The inner rail is provided with a locking member. The outer rail is provided with the elastic press body. The elastic press is formed with a locking hole. When the inner rail is moved in the outer rail, the locking member may be locked in the locking hole of the elastic press body. The link is provided with guide blocks, and the guide blocks of the link may press and deform the elastic press body when the link is pulled, so that the locking member may be detached from the locking hole of the elastic press body. The link may be returned to its original position by the restoring force of the elastic member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: King Slide Works Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shih-Long Hwang, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Patent number: 6585335
    Abstract: A rear-section bolt lock structure of a slide includes an outer rail provided with a stop plate. An intermediate rail is moved in the outer rail, and provided with a locking block rested on the stop block of the outer rail. The intermediate rail is combined with a positioning plate which is provided with at least one positioning leg locked in the locking hole of the outer rail. A movable plate is movably mounted between the intermediate rail and the positioning plate, and provided with at least one lug locked in the locking hole of the positioning plate. An inner rail is moved in the intermediate rail, and provided with a stop end edge that may press the wing of the movable plate. The inner rail is provided with a locking member rested on the stop blocks of the intermediate rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: King Slide Works Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shih-Long Hwang, Ken-Ching Chen, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Patent number: 6585334
    Abstract: A receiving device is introduced for collecting goods such as CDs. The receiving device includes a cabinet and a storage element. The cabinet further comprises a fixing hole and the storage element further comprises a respective fixing rod with an inverted-V top for mating with the fixing hole. The storage element is located inside the cabinet while the fixing rod engages with the fixing hole. The storage element further provides a panel. While the panel rotates to disengage the fixing rod from the fixing hole, the storage element can be separated from the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Aopen Inc.
    Inventors: Sheng-Hsiung Cheng, Ming-Chin Huang
  • Publication number: 20030117049
    Abstract: A stop and locating device for a guide rail in a drawer comprises a lower frame, a stop piece fixedly attached to the lower frame, a sliding frame sliding on the lower frame and retaining piece mounted to the sliding frame. The stop piece basically is a stop block fixing to the lower frame with two spacing partitions at a middle area thereof and each of the spacing partitions providing a spring hole at an inner side thereof passing through a bottom of the stop block. Each of the spring holes receives a spring and a stop rod at both ends thereof is inserted into the spring holes on top of the springs. The springs are rest on the lower frame and the retaining piece is on the sliding frame with a stamped V-shaped downward jut part. The draw can be stopped and located or released as soon as the lowermost spot of the jut part at the front side or the rear side passes over the stop rod during the sliding frame moving along the lower frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Applicant: Nan Juen International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Guey-Yun Chang
  • Publication number: 20030090185
    Abstract: An apparatus for releasably securing a plurality of arc plates in an arc extinguishing chamber or arc stack. The arc stack includes a plurality of arc plates separated by an air gap. The arc plates slide into a slot in the arc stack housing. A stop member and a locking tab position and secure the arc plate in the housing. The arc plate engages the spring-like stop member and the locking tab, which restrain the arc plate from moving or vibrating after being locked in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2001
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventor: Hamid S. Abroy
  • Publication number: 20030090186
    Abstract: Automatically restoring device for slide rail assembly, including a fixed unit, a horizontally slidable receptacle and an automatically restoring section. The fixed unit includes a pair of fixed rails. The horizontally slidable receptacle includes a pair of movable rails. The automatically restoring section is disposed at one end of the fixed rail. One end of each movable rail is formed with a push section. The automatically restoring section includes two slide way bodies, a deflection body and a resilient body. When the push section of the movable rail inward pushes the deflection body, the deflection body is deflected by an angle to engage with and drive the movable rail so as to automatically restore the movable rail to its home position and lock the movable rail therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventor: Kuo-Chan Weng
  • Patent number: 6554379
    Abstract: A slide rail assembly is provided having first and second slide rails, with the second slide rail being telescopically extendible from the first slide rail. A latch is mounted to the slide rail assembly to retain the second slide rail in a forward, extended position, cantilevered from the first slide rail. A rigid release member is slidably mounted to the second slide rail, and extends from a forward portion of the second slide rail to an intermediate portion of the second slide that is disposed substantially adjacent to the latch, such that movement of the release member in a forward, lineal direction releases the latch from securing the second slide rail in the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Central Industrial Supply Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Jon E. Devine
  • Patent number: 6547289
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved drawer latch mechanism, particularly suited for attaching to the front side of a drawer. The drawer front latch preferably has a handle with a full-length grip that is sufficiently large so that it may be operated while wearing gloves, holding a towel or other types of hand coverings. The handle is used to open and close the drawer such that the action of pulling on the handle to open the drawer releases spring-loaded latches biased to be in a locked position. Pushing the drawer closed causes catch surfaces of tapered leading ends of the latch to engage with drawer mounting walls of the cabinet and latch the drawer closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: C-Tech Trailer Cabinets
    Inventors: James D. Greenheck, Eugene J. Heil
  • Patent number: 6543866
    Abstract: A positioning structure pivotally disposed on a computer housing is provided. The positioning structure includes an assembly frame having first and second side walls, the first wall including a pivotal portion and a retaining portion. The first side wall further has a plurality of through holes being formed therethrough. The pivotal portion includes a pair of pivotal holes and a retaining portion projects from the first side wall and has a retaining hole formed therethrough. A positioning unit pivotally and releasably engages the pivotal holes of the pivotal portion. The positioning unit further includes a plurality of penetrating members which engage the through holes of the assembly frame and has a rotatable button being formed thereon. Rotation of the rotatable button allows for releasable locking of the positioning unit to the assembly frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Lite-On Enclosure Inc.
    Inventors: Feng Chuan Chen, Chao-Hsuan Yu
  • Publication number: 20030062812
    Abstract: A rear-section bolt lock structure of a slide includes an outer rail provided with a stop plate. An intermediate rail is moved in the outer rail, and provided with a locking block rested on the stop block of the outer rail. The intermediate rail is combined with a positioning plate which is provided with at least one positioning leg locked in the locking hole of the outer rail. A movable plate is movably mounted between the intermediate rail and the positioning plate, and provided with at least one lug locked in the locking hole of the positioning plate. An inner rail is moved in the intermediate rail, and provided with a stop end edge that may press the wing of the movable plate. The inner rail is provided with a locking member rested on the stop blocks of the intermediate rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Applicant: King Slide Works Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shih-Long Hwang, Ken-Ching Chen, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Patent number: 6535390
    Abstract: An electronic appliance assembly having a frame and at least one electronic device, each of which cooperates with a securing device to be detachably mounted in the frame. The electronic device has a holding medium and the securing device comprises a pressing portion for cooperating with the holding medium of the electronic device to allow the electronic device to be detached from the frame by an external force. The electronic appliance assembly facilitates quick and convenient installation, removal and replacement of the electronic device without needing any screw or tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Chung-Chang Lo
  • Publication number: 20030048050
    Abstract: A latch for a cabinet door or drawer for preventing access to the interior of the cabinet or drawer. The latch includes a hook spring biased to engage a catch and that allows the door or drawer to be only slightly opened enough to allow a caregiver to reach the latch and displace it out of the way so that the door or drawer can then be fully opened. When released the latch returns to the biased position. The latch may also disengage the spring so as to be fully disabled and allow the door or drawer to be opened freely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Applicant: Cosco, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Wong, Jorge Tomas
  • Patent number: 6532399
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for selectively dispensing inventoried items, such as pharmaceutical and therapeutic agents in a hospital.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph C. Mase
  • Patent number: 6527353
    Abstract: A latch handle for doors and drawers for latching construction elements such as windows and doors. The latch handle may be located on the upper front edge portion of a drawer or the midportion of a door and may be manually opened by reaching under the front edge portion or trim member of the handle and pressing upwards on an actuator bar located inside the frame of the handle. The handle provides an aesthetic advantage in that the latch mechanism is concealed behind the front panel of the drawer or behind the door. The latching mechanism is made up of an actuator bar, a connecting link, and a hook. The hook is configured to engage with a keeper. At least one spring is fixedly attached to the frame for urging the actuator downwards and for carrying the hook into a reliable and secure engagement with the actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Inventors: Darrell R. Bradfish, Tracey M. Geurts, Jay A. Jaecks
  • Patent number: 6513890
    Abstract: A storage box for storage of objects in a suitable place with restriction of accessibility and the possibility of marking, the storage box comprising a main body, a drawer with a front panel and a lock device. The drawer is slidingly placed in the main body through an opening in one of the main body's surfaces, the lock device is installed on one of the main body's surfaces or on the front panel of the drawer, the lock device in the locked position connects the drawer to the main body and in the released position disengages the connection between the drawer and the main body. The lock device consists of a substantially cylindrical housing with an enlarged end piece, the enlarged end piece forms a seat shaped in a complementary manner to the underside of a handle, the handle operates a shaft provided in the housing, the shaft is movable in its longitudinal direction and can rotate in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Sapron AS
    Inventors: John Harald Tolnes, Kåre Espen Kronborg
  • Patent number: 6502910
    Abstract: A stopper device of a drawer slide rail, including an outer slide rail, a middle slide rail, an inner slide rail, an outer stop section and an inner stop section. The outer slide rail is disposed on a cabinet body. The outer stop section is disposed at one end of the middle slide rail. The inner stop section is disposed in the inner slide rail. The inner slide rail is disposed on a drawer. The slide rails are slidably assembled with each other. The inner stop section is stopped by or disengaged from the outer stop section so as to easily connect the drawer with the cabinet body or separate the drawer therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Inventor: Weng Kuo-Chan