Sliding assisting apparatus

Details Sliding assisting apparatus Sliding assisting apparatus

2005-07-11

2008-10-07

Wilkens, Janet M (Department: 3637)

Supports: cabinet structure

With movable components

Horizontally movable

Reexamination Certificate

active

07431410

ABSTRACT:
A sliding assisting apparatus for assisting a sliding operation wherein a movable body slidably engaged with a base is slid between a first sliding position and a second sliding position includes sliders, a spring member, lock members and operation members. The sliders are engaged with the movable body and capable of sliding in the same one or more directions as the movable body. The spring member is capable of accumulating force in the sliding operation of the movable body and connecting the respective sliders together. The lock members are each capable of engaging with one of the sliders to exert the accumulated force on the slider, and disengaging from the slider to release the accumulated force from the slider. Operation members are each capable of engaging and disengaging with the lock member for engaging the lock member with a slider and disengaging a lock member from the slider.

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