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US 7,379,763 · App. 11/045,053 · Granted May 27, 2008

Automatic sliding mechanism

Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
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Patent No.
US 7,379,763
App. No.
11/045,053
Granted
May 27, 2008
Kind
B2
Abstract

An automatic sliding mechanism is described. The automatic sliding mechanism includes a rail base, a sliding rod, an actuating device, and a sliding rod recovery device. The sliding rod couples to the sliding base and moves along the sliding base. The actuating device configured on the rail base locks or unlocks the sliding rod in the rail base. The sliding rod recovery device configured on the rail base provides a spring force to move the sliding rod.

Claims (53)

1. An automatic sliding mechanism, comprising:

a sliding rod, which is installed on a sliding part of a device;

a rail base, which is installed on a fixed part of the device, wherein the rail base is coupled to the sliding rod for the sliding rod to slide along the rail base and the rail base encloses the sliding rod to increase the stability of the automatic sliding mechanism;

an actuating device, which is installed on the rail base for locking and unlocking the sliding rod; and

a sliding rod recovery device, which is installed between the rail base and the sliding rod to provide a spring force for sliding the sliding rod and to prevent the sliding rod from sliding out of the rail base;

wherein the actuating device contains an actuating handle which is a lever structure installed on the rail base for locking and unlocking the sliding rod, the actuating handle having:

a connecting hole, which is formed on the actuating handle for pivotally installing the actuating handle at the bottom of the rail base, rotating about the connecting hole;

a hook, which is formed on one side of the connecting hole for locking the sliding rod; and

a release button, which is formed on the other side of the connecting hole for rotating the actuating handle and thus the hook.

2. The automatic sliding mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the rail base contains a plurality of ridges formed from a metal plate to enhance the strength of the rail base.

3. The automatic sliding mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the rail base further contains:

a stop wedge, which is formed on the front end of the rail base to restrict the sliding range of the sliding rod and to prevent the sliding rod from sliding out of the rail base; and

a base hook, which is formed on the front end of the rail base for hooking the sliding rod recovery device.

4. The automatic sliding mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the sliding rod further contains:

a rib, which is installed on one side of the sliding rod to enhance the strength of the sliding rod; and

a sliding rod hook, which is installed on the rear end of the sliding rod for hooking the sliding rod recovery device.

5. The automatic sliding mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the actuating device further contains:

a lock hole, which is formed on one side of the sliding rod for the hook to lock in, fixing the sliding rod;

a through hole, which is formed on the side of the rail base for the hook to lock into the lock hole on the side of the sliding rod via the through hole; and

an actuating handle recovery device, which is installed at the connecting hole, coupling between the actuating handle and the rail base, to provide a spring force for rotating the actuating handle, pushing the hook toward the side of the sliding rod.

6. An automatic sliding mechanism, comprising:

a sliding rod, which is installed on a sliding part of a device and contains a rib installed on the side of the sliding rod to enhance its strength;

a rail base, which is installed on a fixed part of the device, wherein the rail base is coupled to the sliding rod for the sliding rod to slide along the rail base, encloses the sliding rod to increase the stability of the automatic sliding mechanism and contains a plurality of ridges formed from a metal plate for enhancing the strength of the rail base;

an actuating device, which is installed on the rail base for locking and unlocking the sliding rod and contains an actuating handle that is a lever structure containing:

a connecting hole, which is formed on the actuating handle for pivotally installing the actuating handle at the bottom of the rail base, rotating about the connecting hole;

a hook, which is formed on one side of the connecting hole for locking the sliding rod; and

a release button, which is formed on the other side of the connecting hole for rotating the actuating handle and thus the hook; and

a sliding rod recovery device, which is installed between the rail base and the sliding rod to provide a spring force for sliding the sliding rod and to prevent the sliding rod from sliding out of the rail base.

7. The automatic sliding mechanism of claim 6 , wherein the rail base contains:

a stop wedge, which is formed on the front end of the rail base to restrict the sliding range of the sliding rod and to prevent the sliding rod from sliding out of the rail base; and

a base hook, which is formed on the front end of the rail base to hook the sliding rod recovery device.

8. The automatic sliding mechanism of claim 6 , wherein the sliding rod contains a sliding rod hook formed on the rear end of the sliding rod to hook the sliding rod recovery device.

9. The automatic sliding mechanism of claim 6 , wherein the actuating device further contains:

a lock hole, which is formed on one side of the sliding rod for the hook to lock in, fixing the sliding rod;

a through hole, which is formed on the side of the rail base for the hook to lock into the lock hole on the side of the sliding rod via the through hole; and

an actuating handle recovery device, which is installed at the connecting hole, coupling between the actuating handle and the rail base, to provide a spring force for rotating the actuating handle, pushing the hook toward the side of the sliding rod.

10. An automatic sliding mechanism, comprising:

a sliding rod, which is installed on a sliding part of a device and contains a rib installed on the side of the sliding rod to enhance its strength;

a rail base, which is installed on a fixed part of the device, wherein the rail base is coupled to the sliding rod for the sliding rod to slide along the rail base, encloses the sliding rod to increase the stability of the automatic sliding mechanism, and contains:

a plurality of ridges formed from a metal plate for enhancing the strength of the rail base; and

a stop wedge, which is formed on the front end of the rail base to restrict the sliding range of the sliding rod and to prevent the sliding rod from sliding out of the rail base;

an actuating device, which is installed on the rail base for locking and unlocking the sliding rod; and

a sliding rod recovery device, which is installed between the rail base and the sliding rod to provide a spring force for sliding the sliding rod and to prevent the sliding rod from sliding out of the rail baser;

wherein the actuating device contains:

an actuating handle, which is a lever structure installed on the rail base for locking and unlocking he sliding rod and contains:

a connecting hole, which is formed on the actuating handle for pivotally installing the actuating handle at the bottom of the rail base, rotating about the connecting hole;

a hook, which is formed on one side of the connecting hole for locking the sliding rod; and

a release button, which is formed on the other side of the connecting hole for rotating the actuating handle and thus the hook;

a lock hole, which is formed on one side of the sliding rod for the hook to lock in, fixing the sliding rod;

a through hole, which is formed on the side of the rail base for the hook to lock into the lock hole on the side of the sliding rod via the through hole; and

an actuating handle recovery device, which is installed at the connecting hole, coupling between the actuating handle and the rail base, to provide a spring force for rotating the actuating handle, pushing the hook toward the side of the sliding rod.

11. The automatic sliding mechanism of claim 10 , wherein the sliding rod contains a sliding rod hook formed on the rear end of the sliding rod to hook the sliding rod recovery device.

12. The automatic sliding mechanism of claim 10 , wherein the rail base contains a base hook formed on the front end of the rail base to hook the sliding rod recovery device.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 31, 2005
From: WU, KUO-HSIANG
To: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.
Reel/Frame 016235/0723 →
Priority Claims (1)
TW 93209319 A · Jun 11, 2004 · national
Continuity (1)
Related Publication 20050288077A1 · Dec 29, 2005