Pin and torsion spring lock for a drawer slide
US-7404611-B1Abstract
A drawer slide has a pin and torsion spring lock ( 28 ) for securing an intermediate slide member ( 16 ) relative to a cabinet member ( 18 ). A lock pin ( 154 ) has a head ( 180 ) and a shank ( 178 ). A groove ( 182 ) is formed into the shank ( 178 ). A torsion spring ( 156 ) is secured to the intermediate slide member ( 14 ) and engages the groove ( 182 ) to urge the lock pin ( 154 ) into a first position within a slot ( 158 ) formed in the intermediate slide member ( 16 ). The head ( 180 ) of the lock pin ( 154 ) extends on an opposite side of the intermediate slide member ( 16 ) from the torsion spring ( 156 ). Two stops ( 162, 164 ) are disposed on the cabinet slide member ( 18 ) for engaging with the head ( 180 ) of the lock pin ( 154 ). A release member ( 172 ) is embossed in the web portion ( 44 ) of the chassis member ( 14 ).
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