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Sliding rail assembly for wire basketRelated Patent Categories: Supports: Racks, ElementsSliding rail assembly for wire basket description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060201899, Sliding rail assembly for wire basket. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] (a) Technical Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention generally relates to storage devices, and more specifically to a sliding rail assembly for supporting wire baskets in a closet. [0003] (b) Description of the Prior Art [0004] Wire baskets are commonly found under kitchen units and in storage and tool closets for the organization of various items. As shown in FIG. 8, the top rim A11 of a conventional wire basket A1 is engaged by sliding on a supporting rail A21 or within a sliding rail of a rail frame A2. [0005] Usually the supporting rail A21 and the sliding rail of the rail frame A2 are designed simply to support the wire basket A1 and often found to have the following shortcomings. First, the top rim A11 of the wire basket A1, the supporting rail A21, and the sliding rail of the rail frame A2 are quickly abraded from the constant sliding movement of the wire basket A1. In addition, there are usually unpleasant loud squeaking noises when the wire basket A1 is slid. [0006] Secondly, when the wire basket A1 is loaded with heavy items, the sliding movement of the wire basket A1 becomes more difficult from the increased friction. The heavy weight would also cause even more severe abrasion. [0007] Thirdly, as there is no positioning mechanism in the design of the conventional wire basket A1, the supporting rail A21, and the rail frame A2, the wire basket A1 could be pulled entirely out or pushed too far into the rail, increasing its difficulty of use. Further more, if the wire basket A1 is filled with sharp knives or heavy tools, pulling out the entire wire basket A1 could pose a security hazard to the users, especially children. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0008] The primary purpose of the present invention is to provide a sliding rail assembly to obviate the foregoing shortcomings of conventional approaches. The present invention could also be applied to any similar baskets, drawers, or bins. [0009] One of the major characteristics of the present invention is that the rail of the present invention has an enlarged opening in the front so that a wire basket could be guided into the rail quickly and easily. [0010] Another major characteristic of the present invention is that wheel members are installed along the bottom of the rail to provide both support and sliding functions to the wire basket. It is therefore much less abrasion and squeaking noise are generated when the wire basket is pushed or pulled along the rail. One additional wheel member is installed at the top of the rail in a front section to help guiding the wire basket gradually into a horizontal position. [0011] A third characteristic of the present invention is that specially designed blocking members are installed along the rail so as to prevent the wire basket from being pulled entirely out of the rail, or being pushed too far into the rail. [0012] The foregoing object and summary provide only a brief introduction to the present invention. To fully appreciate these and other objects of the present invention as well as the invention itself, all of which will become apparent to those skilled in the art, the following detailed description of the invention and the claims should be read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Throughout the specification and drawings identical reference numerals refer to identical or similar parts. [0013] Many other advantages and features of the present invention will become manifest to those versed in the art upon making reference to the detailed description and the accompanying sheets of drawings in which a preferred structural embodiment incorporating the principles of the present invention is shown by way of illustrative example. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0014] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the sliding rail assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. [0015] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the sliding rail assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. [0016] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the blocking member according to an embodiment of the present invention. [0017] FIG. 4 is a front cross-sectional view of the through hole for fixing a blocking member in the front section of the rail according to an embodiment of the present invention. [0018] FIG. 5 is a front cross-sectional view of the through hole for fixing a blocking member in the middle section of the rail according to an embodiment of the present invention. [0019] FIG. 6 is a side view showing a wire basket rests in the rail according to an embodiment of the present invention. [0020] FIG. 7 is a side view showing a wire basket pulled out from the rail according to an embodiment of the present invention. [0021] FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a wire basket supported by conventional supporting rail and sliding rail. Continue reading about Sliding rail assembly for wire basket... Full patent description for Sliding rail assembly for wire basket Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Sliding rail assembly for wire basket patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. 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