Patent ID: 6820954
Filing Date: 2004-11-23
Classification: A47B,H05K

Abstract:
A slide assembly, comprising:a first slide segment comprising an upper wall, a lower wall, and a side wall extending between said upper and lower walls, said side wall and said upper and lower walls defining a channel; a second slide segment movable in said channel to extend or retract said slide assembly; a bearing assembly facilitating sliding movement of said second slide segment with respect to said first slide segment, said bearing assembly comprising a number of ball bearings and a bearing retainer, said bearing retainer having an upper retainer portion located adjacent said upper wall, a lower retainer portion located adjacent said lower wall, and a side portion located adjacent said side wall and extending between said upper and lower retainer portions, said side portion having an opening provided therein; and a latch comprising a locking portion, said latch movable between a first position wherein said locking portion extends into said opening to limit movement of said bearing assembly in said channel, and a second position wherein said locking portion does not extend into said opening and said bearing assembly is allowed a greater freedom of movement in said channel, wherein said locking portion extends into said channel through an opening formed in said side wall of said first slide segment when said latch is in said first position.