US4092031A
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Tracked support for a cabinet
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1977-01-03
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Granted: 1978-05-30
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Expires: 1997-01-03
Abstract
Abstract A tracked support having a large load-bearing area is provided for movably supporting a cabinet. The support comprises an elongated horizontal carrier mounted to the cabinet and a continuous flexible track is formed into an encircling band and rotatably mounted around the carrier. The cabinet may be supported by a plurality of such supports.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl R. Greer
- 👤 Clarence W. Denham, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:28
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B33/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A tracked support for movably supporting a cabinet on a supporting surface comprising: (a) a carrier; (b) means for mounting said carrier on the cabinet; (c) said carrier including a flat horizontal load-bearing portion having a substantial area; and (d) a continuous flexible track mounted on said carrier and adapted to engage the supporting surface; (e) said track extending across said load-bearing portion whereby the weight of the cabinet is distributed over a substantial area of the supporting surface corresponding to the area of said load-bearing portion of said carrier; (f) said track being movable relative to said carrier to facilitate movement of said cabinet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A tracked support for movably supporting a cabinet on a supporting surface comprising: (a) a carrier; (b) means for mounting said carrier on the cabinet; (c) said carrier including a flat horizontal load-bearing portion having a substantial area; and (d) a continuous flexible track mounted on said carrier and adapted to engage the supporting surface; (e) said track extending across said load-bearing portion whereby the weight of the cabinet is distributed over a substantial area of the supporting surface corresponding to the area of said load-bearing portion of said carrier; (f) said track being movable relative to said carrier to facilitate movement of said cabinet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The tracked support of claim 1, wherein said carrier also has arcuate ends which extend from and are in line with said flat horizontal load-bearing portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The tracked support of claim 1, wherein said carrier also includes at least one cylindrical roller in line with said flat horizontal load-bearing portion to facilitate relative movement with said track.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
88 words
The tracked support of claim 3, wherein said carrier comprises: (a) a frame which forms said flat horizontal load-bearing portion and also includes two pairs of elongated side arms, each pair of said side arms extending above and beyond a corresponding end of said load-bearing portion; and (b) a cylindrical roller rotatably positioned between each pair of said side arms; (c) said rollers being positioned in parallel and being of such diameter that their common tangential plane is in the same plane as said flat horizontal load-bearing portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The tracked support of claim 1, wherein said means for mounting said carrier on the cabinet includes a member attached to said carrier and extending upwardly from said load-bearing portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
51 words
The tracked support of claim 5, wherein: (a) said member comprises a generally C-shaped rod and a vertical portion extending therefrom; (b) said C-shaped rod having a horizontal portion pivotally attached to said carrier; and (c) said vertical portion being adapted to be received in a recess formed in the cabinet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The tracked support of claim 5, further including means on said member for adjustably engaging the cabinet to compensate for sloping supporting surfaces.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The tracked support of claim 7, wherein said means for adjustably engaging the cabinet comprises: (a) threads formed on said member; and (b) a nut adjustably engaging said threads.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
77 words
The tracked support of claim 5, wherein said member comprises: (a) a yoke having side arms, said arms having aligned apertures therein; (b) a transverse pin extending through said apertures and through a mating aperture in said carrier to pivotally attach said yoke to the carrier; and (c) a rod attached to a central portion of said yoke and extending upwardly therefrom; (d) said rod being adapted to be received in a recess formed in the cabinet.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-05-29 | 1981-11-28 | 1982-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-29 | 1985-11-28 | 1986-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-29 | 1989-11-28 | 1990-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |