Slide assembly with automatic closure

摘要

A slide assembly includes an outer slide segment, preferably at least one intermediate slide segment and an inner slide segment. An automatic closure arrangement applies a closing force to one or both of the inner and intermediate slide segments. In some configurations, a dampening arrangement dampens at least a portion of the travel of the slide assembly, such as the end portion of the closing travel of the slide assembly. The automatic closure arrangement can include two biasing elements, such as upper and lower constant force springs. The closure force of the constant force springs can be applied directly to the intermediate slide segment and the inner slide segment can be coupled for closing movement to the intermediate slide segment.

主权项

1. A self-closing slide assembly, comprising:
an outer slide segment; an intermediate slide segment telescopically engaged with the outer slide segment, wherein the intermediate slide segment is configured to extend from and retract within the outer slide segment; an inner slide segment telescopically engaged with the intermediate slide segment, wherein the inner slide segment is configured to extend from and retract within the intermediate slide segment; a self-closing arrangement comprising a first biasing element and a second biasing element, wherein each of the first and second biasing elements are carried by the outer slide segment and fastened to the intermediate slide segment to apply a closing force directly to the intermediate slide segment to move the intermediate slide segment toward a closed position relative to the outer slide segment.