Self closing mechanism for drawer slides

Details Self closing mechanism for drawer slides Self closing mechanism for drawer slides

2008-07-16

2011-12-27

Wilkens, Janet M (Department: 3637)

Supports: cabinet structure

With movable components

Horizontally movable

C312S319100, C312S334800

Reexamination Certificate

active

08083304

ABSTRACT:
A self-closing mechanism for drawer slides includes a stationary housing, a slider, and a latch. The slider is configured to slide relative to the housing, and the latch is configured to translate along with the slider and to rotate within the slider to lock and unlock the slider at predetermined locations. The housing may be coupled to a cabinet member, with a drawer member adapted to engage the latch as the drawer is opened and/or closed. In embodiments of the invention, the self-closing mechanism may include a damper mechanism, such as, e.g., a cylindrical damper or a rotary gear damper.

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PCT International Search Report, Mar. 31, 2009 (PCT/US2008/008750) (5 pages).

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