| 摘要 |
A ball bearing roller and ball bearing slide assembly for use in an article of manufacture, for example a toolbox having drawers, is disclosed. The ball bearing slide assembly can comprise a first slide element, a second slide element and a carriage, wherein the carriage couples, in combination with a ball bearing roller, the first slide member to the second slide member such that the second slide member moves relative to both the first slide member and the carriage. The ball bearing roller is swaged on a side of the roller that is attachable to the article of manufacture. The ball bearing slide assembly can be used, for example, as a drawer slide assembly. The ball bearing slide assembly enhances lateral stability. The likelihood of bearing fatigue, and ultimate bearing failure, due to lateral movement is decreased. A cost effective way to align, for example, shelves or drawers, with respect to the article of manufacture is provided. The solution provides a way to accomplish these benefits while maintaining a minimal pull force during, for example, an open-close cycle of a drawer, regardless of whether a pull cycle is centered or off-center.
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