File drawer follower block

Claim 1

Intermediate follower block assembly for use in longitudinally elongated file drawers or the like having a longitudinally elongated track and comprising, in combination, a follower block of slab-like form having a central portion essentially matching the lateral dimensions of file pieces to be guarded thereby, means located outside said central portion forming a transverse pivotal axis and comprising means for mounting said follower block on said track for combined longitudinal sliding and pivoting movement of said block on said axis, and means setting limits on said pivotal movement of the follower block, said means for setting comprise an extension of the follower block which is located in an upper half of the central portion of the block and extends transversely beyond the central portion, said block comprises a top corner for subtending a top corner intersection of top and side edges of file pieces and said extension is located at said block corner and extends beyond both the said top and side edges of the piece to be subtended, said sliding and pivoting mounting means comprise a shaft extension of the block and slider means for engaging said track, the shaft being connected to said slider means in loosely keyed pivotal engagement therewith.