Inventors:
Ronald J. Judge - Corona CA
Patty J. Brock - Irvine CA
Bao Q. Nguyen - Garden Grove CA
Assignee:
Jonathan Manufacturing Corp. - Irvine CA
International Classification:
A47B 8804
US Classification:
31233447, 31233444, 31233411
Abstract:
A sequencing mechanism for a slide assembly having at least three segments, including an outer slide segment, one or more intermediate slide segments and an inner slide segment. The sequencing mechanism ensures that the inner and intermediate slide segments extend together, from a substantially retracted position, until the intermediate segment reaches substantially full extension. The sequencing mechanism includes a sequence latch pivotally attached to the intermediate slide segment and configured to operate in both an upright orientation and an inverted orientation of the slide assembly. The latch has a hook portion at one end and a transversely extending tab portion at the opposing end. The hook portion selectively engages an opening in the inner slide segment to lock the inner slide segment to the intermediate slide segment. An actuator is connected to, or formed from, the outer slide segment and is configured to engage the tab portion of the latch to unlock the inner slide segment from the intermediate slide segment. In addition, the actuator engages the tab portion of the latch to lock the intermediate slide segment in a fully extended position.