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Adjustable stops for drawer slides
Assignee: STANDARD PRECISION Inc
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Filing: 1971-03-22
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Granted: 1973-07-17
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Expires: 1991-03-22
Abstract
Abstract Adjustable stop devices for limiting closing movement of slides for drawers and the like. Drawer slides have two or more members longitudinally slidable relative to each other, with one of the members secured to a part of a desk, cabinet, or the like, adjacent the opening and space for a drawer. Another of the members is secured to the drawer and, with slides at both sides of the drawer, the latter may be slidably pulled or pushed in the drawer opening. Such drawers include a front member or panel and the adjustable stop comprises a noise damping cylindrical member eccentrically mounted adjacent the front end of ths slide member of each slide attached to each side of the drawer. The stop member is in the path of a part of the other slide member and is adapted to be struck by the roller at the front end of said other slide member when the drawer is pushed to its innermost position. By loosening the attaching screw on which the stop member is disposed, the latter may be rotated to adjust the point of contact of the stop member with said roller of said slide member. By thus adjusting the cylindrical, eccentrically mounted stop member, the telescoping of the slide members can be stopped at a point whereat the front panel of the drawer will not strike any part of the desk or cabinet, thereby eliminating or minimizing noise and preventing damage to either the front panel of the drawer or adjacent portions of the desk or cabinet when the drawer is closed.
Inventors
- 👤 L Barber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-02 06:10
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B88/00; A47B88/50; A47B88/57
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
243 words
Adjustable stop means for slides for drawers and the like, said slides having a plurality of slide members telescopically connected together for longitudinal extension and telescopic movement, one of the slide members including a laterally turned flange, the other slide member having roller means including a front roller rotatably mounted thereto adjacent the forward end thereof, said laterally turned flange riding on the roller means, said adjustable stop means being characterized by: A. an adjustable stop member for the slide member having a flange, said adjustable stop member being cylindrical with an off-set bore extending longitudinally therethrough, said cylindrical stop member being of resilient, sound damping material; B. and securing means for securing said adjustable stop member to said slide member having the flange and in a position whereat said adjustable stop member comes into engagement with the front roller when said slide members are telescoped to thereby limit telescoping of said slide members; C. said securing means comprising a screw in the bore of the cylindrical stop member and in a tapped hole provided therefore in the slide member having the flange, said screw being adapted to be loosened to permit rotatable adjustment of said adjustable stop member relative to said front roller to vary the telescoped relation of said slide members to each other according to the adjusted position of said adjustable stop member; D. said screw being adapted to be tightened to retain said adjustable stop member in adjusted position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
243 words
Adjustable stop means for slides for drawers and the like, said slides having a plurality of slide members telescopically connected together for longitudinal extension and telescopic movement, one of the slide members including a laterally turned flange, the other slide member having roller means including a front roller rotatably mounted thereto adjacent the forward end thereof, said laterally turned flange riding on the roller means, said adjustable stop means being characterized by: A. an adjustable stop member for the slide member having a flange, said adjustable stop member being cylindrical with an off-set bore extending longitudinally therethrough, said cylindrical stop member being of resilient, sound damping material; B. and securing means for securing said adjustable stop member to said slide member having the flange and in a position whereat said adjustable stop member comes into engagement with the front roller when said slide members are telescoped to thereby limit telescoping of said slide members; C. said securing means comprising a screw in the bore of the cylindrical stop member and in a tapped hole provided therefore in the slide member having the flange, said screw being adapted to be loosened to permit rotatable adjustment of said adjustable stop member relative to said front roller to vary the telescoped relation of said slide members to each other according to the adjusted position of said adjustable stop member; D. said screw being adapted to be tightened to retain said adjustable stop member in adjusted position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The invention defined by claim 1, wherein the round adjustable stop member is cylindrical and is of resilient, sound damping material, and wherein the securing means comprises a screw disposed in a tapped bore provided therefor in said one of said slide members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
227 words
Adjustable stop means for slides for drawers and the like, said slides having a plurality of slide members telescopically connected together For longitudinal extension and telescopic movement, said adjustable stop means being characterized by: A. an adjustable stop member for one of said slide members, the adjustable stop member comprising a lever pivoted intermediate its ends and having a part for engagement with the part of the other slide member, said lever having an arcuate slot adjacent one end; B. and securing means for securing said adjustable stop member to said one slide member in a position whereat a part of the other slide member and said adjustable stop member come into engagement with each other when said slide members are telescoped to thereby limit telescoping of said slide members; C. said securing means being adapted to be loosened to permit adjustment of said adjustable stop member relative to said part of the other slide member to vary the telescoped relation of said slide members to each other according to the adjusted position of said adjustable stop members; D. said securing means being adapted to be tightened to retain said adjustable stop member in adjusted position; E. and the securing means includes means disposed in the slot and adapted to be loosened to permit adjustment of said lever, and tightened to retain the lever in adjusted positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
227 words
Adjustable stop means for slides for drawers and the like, said slides having a plurality of slide members telescopically connected together For longitudinal extension and telescopic movement, said adjustable stop means being characterized by: A. an adjustable stop member for one of said slide members, the adjustable stop member comprising a lever pivoted intermediate its ends and having a part for engagement with the part of the other slide member, said lever having an arcuate slot adjacent one end; B. and securing means for securing said adjustable stop member to said one slide member in a position whereat a part of the other slide member and said adjustable stop member come into engagement with each other when said slide members are telescoped to thereby limit telescoping of said slide members; C. said securing means being adapted to be loosened to permit adjustment of said adjustable stop member relative to said part of the other slide member to vary the telescoped relation of said slide members to each other according to the adjusted position of said adjustable stop members; D. said securing means being adapted to be tightened to retain said adjustable stop member in adjusted position; E. and the securing means includes means disposed in the slot and adapted to be loosened to permit adjustment of said lever, and tightened to retain the lever in adjusted positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention defined by claim 3, wherein said lever has a flange thereon and a resilient, sound damping element on said flange for engagement with said part of the other slide member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
225 words
Adjustable stop means for slides for drawers and the like, said slides having a plurality of slide members telescopically connected together for longitudinal extension and telescopic movement, said adjustable stop means being characterized by: A. an adjustable stop member for one of said slide members, the adjustable stop member a longitudinally-extending slot therein, said plate having an angularly arranged flange aligned with said part of the other slide member, various parts of said flange being variously positioned to vary the telescoped relationship of the slide members, and a guide disposed in said slot; B. and securing means for securing said adjustable stop member to said one slide member in a position whereat a part of the other slide member and said adjustable stop member come into engagement with each other when said slide members are telescoped to thereby limit telescoping of said slide members; said securing means being disposed in the slot and adapted to be tightened and loosened; C. said securing means being adapted to be loosened to permit adjustment of said adjustable stop member relative to said part of the other slide member to vary the telescoped relation of said slide members to each other according to the adjusted position of said adjustable stop member; D. said securing means being adapted to be tightened to retain said adjustable stop member in adjusted position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
225 words
Adjustable stop means for slides for drawers and the like, said slides having a plurality of slide members telescopically connected together for longitudinal extension and telescopic movement, said adjustable stop means being characterized by: A. an adjustable stop member for one of said slide members, the adjustable stop member a longitudinally-extending slot therein, said plate having an angularly arranged flange aligned with said part of the other slide member, various parts of said flange being variously positioned to vary the telescoped relationship of the slide members, and a guide disposed in said slot; B. and securing means for securing said adjustable stop member to said one slide member in a position whereat a part of the other slide member and said adjustable stop member come into engagement with each other when said slide members are telescoped to thereby limit telescoping of said slide members; said securing means being disposed in the slot and adapted to be tightened and loosened; C. said securing means being adapted to be loosened to permit adjustment of said adjustable stop member relative to said part of the other slide member to vary the telescoped relation of said slide members to each other according to the adjusted position of said adjustable stop member; D. said securing means being adapted to be tightened to retain said adjustable stop member in adjusted position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention defined by claim 5, wherein a resilient vibration and sound damping element is disposed on said flange.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention defined by claim 1, wherein the adjustable stop member comprises a horizontally movable plate having a part aligned with said part of said one slide member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention defined by claim 7, wherein said plate has a laterally turned flange thereon aligned with said part of said other slide member, and a sound and vibration damping element on said flange.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-16 | 1977-01-15 | 1977-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-16 | 1981-01-15 | 1981-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-16 | 1985-01-15 | 1985-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |