Patent ID: 6749276
Filing Date: 2004-06-15
Classification: A47B

Abstract:
A slide assembly, comprising:an outer slide segment; an intermediate slide segment telescopingly engaged with said outer slide segment and moveable between a retracted position and an extended position with respect to said outer slide segment; an inner slide segment telescopingly engaged with said intermediate slide segment and moveable between a retracted position and an extended position with respect to said intermediate slide segment; a sequencing latch pivotally connected to said intermediate slide segment; a spring member having a first end and a second end, said spring member being configured to exert opposing forces from said first and second ends, said first end of said spring member acting on said intermediate slide segment and said second end of said spring member acting on said latch, thereby biasing said latch into mechanical engagement with said inner slide segment to lock said inner slide segment substantially in said retracted position with respect to said intermediate slide segment when said intermediate slide segment is in said retracted position; an actuator fixed with respect to said outer slide segment and including a ramp surface being configured to engage said latch when said intermediate slide segment is substantially in said extended position, wherein further extension of said intermediate segment causes said latch to rotate and release said inner slide segment from said retracted position.