Drawer sliding latch

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention relates to a drawer sliding latch. A release mechanism for a drawer slide latch may include a linearly translatable element. The linearly translatable element may cause rotation of a lever arm for latching one drawer slide member to another drawer slide member. In various embodiments, the linearly translatable element may be coupled to a drawer, or mounted to an assembly of a drawer slide.

Description

[0001] Information about divisional applications

[0002] This application is a divisional application of the invention patent application with application date of January 13, 2021, application number 202180012065.6, and invention name “Drawer Sliding Latch”. Technical Field

[0003] The present invention relates generally to cabinets, and more particularly to drawer cabinet latch systems. Background Art

[0004] Cabinets are often used to hold various items in a convenient manner, and drawers of the cabinets may be extended from the cabinets to allow easy access to the contents held by the drawers. However, it may sometimes be necessary to avoid unintentional opening of a drawer. Summary of the invention

[0005] Some embodiments provide a drawer slide latch and release mechanism comprising: a release lever pivotally mounted to a web of an inner member of a drawer slide, a release lever portion of a structure including a tab for engaging in a catch of an outer member of the drawer slide, the tab of the structure including the release lever positioned within the catch, wherein the release lever is in a first position, and the tab of the structure including the release lever positioned outside the catch, wherein the release lever is in a second position different from the first position; a mounting bracket having a front edge; and a release strip including a top portion extending away from the front edge of the mounting bracket, a portion of the top portion being positioned above a front end of the release lever, at least a portion of the top portion being depressible such that depression of at least the portion of the top portion positions the release lever in the second position. In some embodiments, the front edge of the mounting bracket includes a slot, and the release strip includes a vertical wall extending partially into the slot, the vertical wall being further depressible into the slot when at least the portion of the top portion is depressed. In some embodiments, the release strip is pivotally mounted to the top portion of the front edge of the mounting bracket.

[0006] Some embodiments provide a drawer slide latch and release mechanism, which includes: a release rod that is pivotally mounted to a web of an inner member of a drawer slide, a release rod portion of a structure including a tab for engaging in a catch of an outer member of the drawer slide, the tab of the structure including the release rod positionable within the catch, wherein the release rod is in a first position, and the tab of the structure including the release rod positioned outside the catch, wherein the release rod is in a second position different from the first position; a pivot arm that extends above the release rod; an actuating arm that is fixedly connected to the pivot arm; and a release bar having a pin for contacting the actuating arm, the release bar being linearly displaceable such that linear displacement of the release bar actuates the actuating arm to pivot the pivot arm to move the release bar from the first position to the second position.

[0007] Some embodiments provide a drawer slide with a latch mechanism, comprising: an outer member including a retaining hook formed in a front edge of the outer member; an inner member extendably coupled to the outer member; and a release arm including a tab captureable by the retaining hook of the outer member, wherein the inner member is in an unextended position relative to the outer member, the release arm extending from an end of a torsion spring mounted around a front end of the inner member.

[0008] Some embodiments provide a drawer slide latch and release mechanism comprising: a push tab displaceably mounted to a web of an inner member of a drawer slide, the push tab being linearly displaceable to release a tab for engagement in a catch of an outer member of the drawer slide, the tab being positionable within the catch wherein the push tab is in a first position, and the tab being positioned outside the catch wherein the push tab is in a second position different from the first position; and a member configured to be coupled to a front portion of a drawer, the member being movable to displace the push tab to the second position. In some embodiments, the member is a lever arm pivotally coupled to a mounting member coupled to the front portion of the drawer or the inner member. In some embodiments, the member is a push strip coupled to the front portion of the drawer.

[0009] These and other aspects of the invention will be more fully understood upon review of the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a slide and a release strip coupled to a drawer according to aspects of the present invention.

[0011] Figure 2 According to aspects of the present invention Figure 1 The connection of the section line 2-3 shown in Figure 1 Cross-sectional view of a slide and release strip of a drawer.

[0012] Figure 3 Also according to aspects of the present invention Figure 1 The connection of the section line 2-3 shown in Figure 1 Cross-sectional view of a slide and release strip of a drawer.

[0013] Figure 4 is a perspective view of a drawer slide that may be used with the present invention.

[0014] Figure 5 Shown in extended position Figure 4 A top view of the sliding member.

[0015] Figure 6 The display is also in the extended position Figure 4 Front view of the slide.

[0016] Figure 7 is a perspective view showing a slide coupled to a drawer and an alternative release strip according to aspects of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 8 A perspective view showing a portion of an alternative release strip pivotally engaged with a mounting bracket in accordance with aspects of the present invention.

[0018] Fig. 9 is along Figure 7 The connection of the section lines 9-10 shown in Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of a drawer slide and an alternative release strip.

[0019] Fig.10 Also along Figure 7 The connection of the section lines 9-10 shown in Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of a drawer slide and an alternative release strip.

[0020] Fig.11 is a perspective partial view showing a slide and another release strip coupled to a drawer according to aspects of the present invention.

[0021] Fig.12 is connected to Fig.11 A perspective partial view of a slide and another release strip of a drawer.

[0022] Fig.13 is connected to Fig.11 Side view of a drawer slide and another release strip.

[0023] Fig.14 Also connected to Fig.11 Side view of a drawer slide and another release strip.

[0024] Fig.15Portions of another drawer slide according to aspects of the invention are shown in an extended position.

[0025] Fig.16 and 17 yes Fig.15 Side view of another drawer slide.

[0026] Fig.18 and 19 Too Fig.15 Side view of another drawer slide.

[0027] Fig. 20 is a collocation according to aspects of the present invention Fig.15 A perspective view of a push strip and mounting bracket used with another drawer slide.

[0028] Fig.21 and 22 is coupled to a drawer slide according to aspects of the present invention Fig. 20 Side view of the push rod and mounting bracket.

[0029] Fig.23 is a perspective partial view showing a slide coupled to a drawer with a mount for a rod coupled to a surface of the drawer in accordance with aspects of the present invention.

[0030] Fig.24 A side view of a drawer, one of the mounts, and a rod coupled to the mount is shown according to aspects of the invention.

[0031] Fig.25 An example of a mount according to aspects of the invention is shown.

[0032] Fig.26 A further embodiment of a mechanism for releasing a latch of a drawer slide according to aspects of the invention is presented.

[0033] Fig. 27 A further embodiment of a release strip coupled to a slider according to aspects of the invention is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] Figure 1 1 is a perspective view showing a slide 111 and a release strip 113 coupled to a drawer 115. A slide is mounted to one side of a drawer, typically with a corresponding slide mounted to the opposite side of the drawer ( Figure 1117a, b). The slide allows the drawer to be extended from the cabinet or shelf. The slide includes a latch for holding the slide in the retracted position, and thus the drawer in the closed position. The release bar is coupled to the front 119 of the drawer by opposing end caps 117a, b, which are shown on opposite sides of the front of the drawer. Activation of the release bar unlocks the latch, allowing the slide to be extended, and thus opening the drawer. Figure 1 In an embodiment, the release bar is activated by pressing the release bar.

[0035] Figure 2 is along Figure 1 The connection of the section line 2-3 shown in Figure 1 Cross-sectional view of a slide and release strip of a drawer. Figure 2 The left end cap is shown mounted to the surface of the front of the drawer. The release bar is located within the outline formed by the end cap. The release bar is shown in the unactivated position. Figure 2 , spring 211 is shown as normally biasing the release bar in an upward direction.

[0036] A mounting bracket 213 is also coupled to the surface of the front of the drawer, but the mounting bracket may be coupled to the end cap instead. The mounting bracket includes a vertical front slot 215 away from the drawer, wherein the front vertical wall of the release strip partially extends into the slot. The top of the release strip extends toward the surface of the front of the drawer. The curled end of the top of the release strip (the end toward the drawer) is positioned above the front end of the release rod 217 of the drawer slide. In various embodiments, the end is not curled, wherein the bottom side of the top of the release strip or some extension of the top of the release strip is positioned above the release rod. The release rod is used to unlock the inner slide member of the drawer slide from the outer slide member of the drawer slide.

[0037] Figure 3 Also along Figure 1 The connection of the section line 2-3 shown in Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the slide and release bar of a drawer of FIG. 1 , but with the release bar in the activated position (and the spring not shown for clarity). Figure 3 In the embodiment of the present invention, the top of the release strip has been pressed downward. With the release strip pressed downward, the front vertical wall of the release strip extends more fully into the slot of the mounting bracket, and the curled end of the release strip presses downward on the front end of the release lever.

[0038] Figure 4 is a perspective view of a drawer slide that may be used with the present invention. The drawer slide includes a latch arm on an extending member of the drawer slide and a latch receiver on a fixed member of the drawer slide. Figure 4, the drawer slide is a three-part telescoping drawer slide. In various embodiments, the number of slide parts may vary, and the drawer slide may be of a type other than a telescoping drawer slide.

[0039] Figure 4 The drawer slide of comprises an outer member 411, a middle member 413 and an inner member 415. Each member (whether outer, middle or inner) generally comprises a longitudinal vertical web with raceways extending horizontally from the upper and lower edges of the vertical web. The raceways of the outer and middle members and the raceways of the middle and inner members may contact each other, as in a friction drawer slide. Perhaps more commonly, and with Figure 4 Like the drawer slides of the present invention, multiple sets of bearings can slidably or rollably connect the raceways of the outer member and the middle member, and multiple sets of bearings can slidably or rollably connect the raceways of the middle member and the inner member.

[0040] The outer member 411 is typically mounted to a cabinet frame or sidewall. The middle member 413 is nested within the outer member, wherein the middle member is extendably coupled to the outer member. The inner member 415 is in turn nested within the middle member, wherein the inner member is extendably coupled to the middle member. The inner member is typically mounted to the side of a drawer within a cabinet.

[0041] The release rod 217 extends forward from the front of the inner member. The release rod is mounted to a pin or shoulder rivet, attached to the web of the inner member. A torsion spring, also attached to the pin or shoulder rivet, typically biases the release rod to an upward position, flush with and continuing a longitudinal line formed by the length of the upper raceway of the inner member. A tab 421 extends from a portion of the structure that releases the tab. The tab extends in an inward direction from the web of the inner member toward the outer member with the slide in a retracted or closed position. The tab includes an inclined surface for partially rotating the release rod to allow the tab to pass under the catch 417 of the outer member. The catch 417 may be a curved portion at the end of the front end of the outer member, positioned to capture the tab. Alternatively, the catch may be in the form of a hook formed by the web of the outer member, for example as Figure 1 in (and later in Figures 13 to 14 The middle piece includes a cutout 419, which is positioned so as to allow the tab to interact with the snap of the outer piece.

[0042] Figure 5 Shown in extended position Figure 4 The top view shows the outer member 411, the middle member 413 extending from the outer member, and the inner member 415 extending from the middle member. The top view also shows the release lever 217 extending forward from the inner member, and the tab 421 extending outward from the inner member in a direction toward the plane defined by the web of the outer member. Figure 5The display tab extends far enough to engage with the snap of the outer piece.

[0043] Figure 6 The display is also in the extended position Figure 4 The front view illustrates the inclined tab 421 as being positioned below the release lever 217, wherein the inclined tab extends far enough to allow the tab to be captured by the catch 417.

[0044] Figure 7 is a perspective view showing a slide 711 coupled to a drawer 715 and an alternative release strip 713. Figure 1 As in the embodiment of the present invention, a slide is mounted to one side of a drawer, typically with a corresponding slide mounted to the opposite side of the drawer ( Figure 7 (not visible in the drawing). The slide allows the drawer to be extended from the cabinet or shelf. The slide includes a latch for holding the slide in a retracted position, and thus the drawer in a closed position. A release bar is coupled to the front of the drawer through opposing end caps that are shown on opposing sides of the front of the drawer. Activation of the release bar unlocks the latch, allowing the slide to be extended, and thus opening the drawer. Figure 7 In an embodiment, the release bar is activated by pressing the release bar.

[0045] Figure 8 A perspective view showing a portion of an alternative release strip pivotally engaged with a mounting bracket 811. The mounting bracket forms a generally U-shaped channel with a top front edge having a slot to receive the top front edge of the release strip. The slot is slightly rounded and the top front edge of the release strip is also slightly rounded so that the top front edge of the release strip is captured within the slot.

[0046] Fig. 9 is along Figure 7 The connection of the section lines 9-10 shown in Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of a drawer slide and an alternative release strip. Figure 2 , Fig. 9 The left end 911 cover is shown mounted to the surface of the front of the drawer. The release bar is located within the outline formed by the end cover. The release bar is shown in an unactivated position. A spring can be used to normally bias the release bar in an upward direction, as shown in FIG. Figure 2 However, for the sake of clarity, Fig. 9 Omit the spring.

[0047] The mounting bracket is also coupled to the surface of the front of the drawer, but the mounting bracket may be coupled to the end cap instead. The top of the release strip extends from the slot of the mounting bracket and toward the surface of the front of the drawer. The curled end of the top of the release strip (the end toward the drawer) is positioned above the front end of the release rod of the drawer slide. In various embodiments, the end is not curled, wherein the bottom side of the top of the release strip or some extension of the top of the release strip is positioned above the release rod. The release rod is used to unlock the inner slide member of the drawer slide from the outer slide member of the drawer slide.

[0048] Fig.10 Also along Figure 7 The connection of the section lines 9-10 shown in Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of a drawer slide and an alternative release bar, but with the release bar in an activated position. Fig.10 In the embodiment of the present invention, the top of the release strip has been pivoted downwards. When the release strip is pivoted downwards, the curled end of the release strip presses the front end of the release lever 217 downwards.

[0049] Fig. 9 and 10 The bottom of the U-shaped channel of the mounting bracket is also shown as having a longitudinal convex surface. The convex surface can be convenient because it can act as a stop for the downward movement of the release lever, thereby also limiting the pivoting range of the top of the release bar.

[0050] Fig.11 is a perspective partial view showing a slide 1111 and another release strip 1113 coupled to a drawer 1115. Figure 1 and 7 Similarly, a slide is mounted to one side of a drawer, usually with a corresponding slide mounted to the opposite side of the drawer ( Figure 1 The slide allows the drawer to be extended from the cabinet or shelf. The slide includes a latch for holding the slide in the retracted position, and thus the drawer in the closed position. The release bar is coupled to the front of the drawer by opposing end caps, the opposing ends being on opposite sides of the front of the drawer, wherein Fig.11 Only the right end cap is shown in the partial view of . Activation of the release bar unlocks the latch, allowing the slide to extend and thus open the drawer. Fig.11 In an embodiment, the release bar is activated by squeezing the release bar and a mounting bracket to which the release bar is coupled.

[0051] Fig.12 is connected to Fig.11 A perspective partial view of a slide and another release strip of a drawer. Fig.12 A portion of the pivot arm 1211 is shown, where the pivot arm extends over the release bar 1213 of the slide. The pivot arm is pivoted by displacement of the release bar away from the drawer, which can be achieved by squeezing the release bar and mounting bracket 1215.

[0052] Fig.13 is connected to Fig.11 A side view of a slide and another release strip of a drawer of FIG. 1 , wherein the side of the end cap is made transparent. The mounting bracket has a horizontal lower surface extending away from the surface of the front of the drawer, a vertical wall extending upward from the front edge of the lower surface, and a horizontal upper surface extending from the upper edge of the vertical wall back to the drawer. The surface of the mounting bracket forms a slightly C-shaped channel facing the drawer, and the release strip is sized to fit in the C-shaped channel of the mounting bracket.

[0053] Fig.13 An embodiment of the release bar of is also shown as having a generally C-shaped cross-section, facing outwardly away from the drawer. In many embodiments, a spring, not shown, generally biases the release bar away from the vertical wall of the mounting bracket. A tab 1311 extends from the vertical portion of the channel, wherein the tab extends toward the drawer. The tab includes a pin 1313 for contacting an actuating arm 1315, wherein the actuating arm is coupled to the base of a pivot arm extending above the release lever. The release lever also includes a tab 1319, which extends from the vertical portion of the channel. Fig.13 The tab is captured in the snap slot of the receiver of the outer part of the drawer slide. Figures 4 to 6 The receivers for drawer slides are slightly different. Fig.13 The outer part of the receiver can be considered to provide an opening extending into the front edge of the outer part, wherein the opening further includes a snap slot extending vertically upward. Therefore, the receiver can be considered to form a retaining hook 1317 in the outer sliding part, wherein the tab of the release lever is captured by the retaining hook.

[0054] Fig.14 Also connected to Fig.11 A side view of a drawer slide and another release strip, wherein the side of the end cover is made transparent. Fig.14 In the embodiment, the release bar has been actuated, causing the tab of the release lever to leave the snap slot and disengage the hook of the outer member. Fig.14 In the embodiment of the present invention, the release bar has been displaced toward the vertical wall of the mounting bracket. With this forward displacement of the release bar, the pin pushes the actuating arm, causing the pivot arm to pivot downward. The downward pivoting of the pivot arm in turn pushes the release lever downward, causing the tab of the release lever to disengage the retaining hook of the outer part of the drawer slide. When the release bar is mounted to the inner part, the inner part is now free to extend from the outer part.

[0055] Fig.15 A portion of another drawer slide is shown in an extended position. Another drawer slide can be used to extendably couple a drawer to a cabinet or shelf. Figure 4 Like the drawer slides, Fig.15The slide of comprises an outer member 1511, an intermediate member 1513 and an inner member 1515. The intermediate member is extendably coupled to the outer member, and the inner member is extendably coupled to the intermediate member. The outer member comprises a retaining hook 1517 formed by a cutout in the leading edge of the outer member.

[0056] exist Fig.15 In the embodiment of the present invention, a release arm 1519 is mounted around the front edge of the inner member, wherein the release arm includes a tab 1521 that can be captured by the retaining hook of the outer member. The middle member includes a cutout in its front edge that allows the tab of the release arm to be captured by the retaining hook of the outer member, wherein the drawer slide is in the retracted or unextended position.

[0057] The release arm extends from the end of the arm of the torsion spring 1523, wherein the release arm extends rearwardly and at a slight downward angle along the length of the inner member. The torsion spring is mounted on a pin 1525 or shoulder rivet extending from the web of the inner member, wherein the arm of the torsion spring extends forwardly and at a slight downward angle along the length of the inner member. In various embodiments, the release arm may instead extend from the end of the other arm, for example also mounted to a pin or shoulder rivet, wherein the torsion spring is configured to act on the other arm.

[0058] A push tab 1527 extends from the web at the front end of the inner member. The push tab displaces the release arm downward and slightly rearward as it moves inward toward the rear of the inner member. Depending on the embodiment, the push tab may do this by means of an edge, a ramp or a pin, an arm that contacts the torsion spring, another arm or a vertex between the arm and the release arm, or a tab of the release arm.

[0059] Fig.16 and 17 is in the retracted position Fig.15 A side view of another drawer slide. Fig.16 In the embodiment of the present invention, the tab of the release arm is captured in the hook of the outer member. When the tab is so captured, the inner member is prevented from extending forward. Fig.17 Display and Fig.16 The same view with a portion of the outer member cut away to more fully illustrate the release arm and associated components.

[0060] Fig.18 and 19 Also in the retracted position Fig.15 However, in Fig.18 and 19 In the view of FIG. 1 , the push piece has been displaced inwardly and the tab of the release arm is disengaged from the hook of the outer part. When the tab is disengaged from the hook of the outer part, the inner part is free to extend forward.

[0061] Fig. 20 Can be matched Fig.152011 and a mounting bracket 2013 for use with another drawer slide. The push strip has a generally flat face parallel to and offset from the generally flat face of the mounting bracket. For convenience, the push strip has upper and lower edges that are curled toward the mounting bracket, and the mounting bracket has a generally U-shaped square channel extending rearward along the bottom of the flat face for attaching the mounting bracket to the drawer front.

[0062] Fig.21 and 22 is coupled to a drawer slide 2111 (e.g., Fig.15 Drawer Slides) Fig. 20 The push strip has a neck 2211 extending through the mounting bracket (for example, through a hole in the mounting bracket). The neck terminates in a head 2213, aligned with and close to the front edge of the push tab 1529 of the drawer slide. Fig.21 The push bar is shown positioned away from the mounting bracket, and in various embodiments, a spring or other mechanism may be used to normally bias the push bar away from the mounting bracket. Fig. 22 The push strip is shown pressed against the surface of the mounting bracket, pressing the head into the tab of the drawer slide, thereby causing the tab to move inwardly and release the tab of the release arm from the hook of the outer piece.

[0063] Fig.23 is a perspective partial view showing a slide 2311 coupled to a drawer 2313 with a mount 2315 for a rod coupled to a surface of the drawer, or alternatively coupled to the slide. Figure 1 Similarly, a slide is mounted to one side of a drawer, usually with a corresponding slide mounted to the opposite side of the drawer ( Fig.23 (not visible in the figure). The slide allows the drawer to be extended from the cabinet or shelf. The slide includes a latch for holding the slide in the retracted position and thus the drawer in the closed position. The slide can be as described in connection with Fig.15 Discussed.

[0064] Fig.24 A side view showing a drawer, one of the mounts, and a rod 2411 coupled to the mount.

[0065] Also visible is the front end of a tab 1527 for releasing the latch by releasing the tab of the release arm of the inner piece from the hook of the outer piece of the drawer slide. The rod can be mounted to a pin 2511 extending from the side of the mounting piece, such as Fig.25 As can be seen in Fig.24 In the illustration, the rod includes a Fig.24 The socket or hole in the drawer receives the pin halfway along the length of the rod, but various embodiments may position the socket or hole in other ways. Rotation of the first portion of the rod away from the drawer causes the rod to pivot about the pin, with the second portion of the rod moving toward the drawer, such as Fig.24The end of the rod moving toward the drawer is aligned with the tab of the inner member, pushing the tab inwardly to release the release tab from the hook of the outer member, as for example, Fig.15 , 18 And 19 discussions.

[0066] Fig.26 A further embodiment of a mechanism for releasing a latch of a drawer slide is shown. Fig.26 In the embodiment, the connecting bracket 2613 can be connected to, for example, Figure 4 The lever arm 2611 of the slide member. The connecting bracket can be used to operate the lever to release the latch. Alternatively, a handle 2615 can be mounted to the connecting bracket to possibly increase the ease of operation.

[0067] Fig. 27 A further embodiment of a release bar 2711 is shown coupled to a slide 2715 which in turn is mounted to the side of a drawer. The release bar can be moved up and down to release the latch of the slide. Fig. 27 , a transmission device is arranged in the end cap 2713 to which the release strip is mounted, wherein the transmission device allows bidirectional operation of the release strip.

[0068] While the present invention has been discussed with respect to various embodiments, it should be recognized that the present invention includes novel and non-obvious technical solutions supported by this disclosure.

Claims

1. A drawer sliding latch and release mechanism, comprising: a release lever pivotally mounted to a web of an inner member of a drawer slide, a release lever portion of a structure including a tab for engaging in a catch of an outer member of the drawer slide, the tab of the structure including the release lever positionable within the catch wherein the release lever is in a first position, and the tab of the structure including the release lever positioned outside of the catch wherein the release lever is in a second position different from the first position; a pivot arm extending above the release lever; an actuating arm fixedly coupled to the pivot arm; and A release bar having a pin for contacting the actuation arm, the release bar being linearly displaceable such that linear displacement of the release bar actuates the actuation arm to pivot the pivot arm to move the release lever from the first position to the second position.

2. The drawer slide latch and release mechanism of claim 1, further comprising: a mounting bracket offset from and parallel to the release strip; and An end cap is located at an opposite end of the mounting bracket and the release strip.

3. A drawer slide with a latch mechanism, comprising: an outer member including a retaining hook formed in a leading edge of the outer member; an inner member extendably coupled to the outer member; and A release arm including a tab that can be captured by the retaining hook of the outer member, wherein the inner member is in an unextended position relative to the outer member, the release arm extending from an end of a torsion spring mounted around a front end of the inner member.

4. The drawer slide with latch mechanism of claim 3, wherein the torsion spring includes an arm extending forwardly and at a slight downward angle relative to the length of the inner member.

5. The drawer slide with a latch mechanism according to claim 4 further comprises a push piece displaceably mounted to the front end of the inner member and extending from the front end, the push piece being capable of linearly shifting inwardly so as to shift the release arm in a downward direction to release the tab from the retaining hook of the outer member.

6. A drawer sliding latch and release mechanism, comprising: a push tab displaceably mounted to a web of an inner member of a drawer slide, the push tab being linearly displaceable to release a tab for engagement in a catch of an outer member of the drawer slide, the tab being positionable within the catch wherein the push tab is in a first position, and the tab being positioned outside the catch wherein the push tab is in a second position different from the first position; and A member configured to be coupled to the front of the drawer, the member being movable to displace the push tab to the second position.

7. The drawer slide latch and release mechanism of claim 6, wherein the member is a lever arm pivotally coupled to a mounting member coupled to the front of the drawer or the inner member.

8. The drawer slide latch and release mechanism of claim 6, wherein the component is a push bar coupled to the front of the drawer.

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