Motion control bracket with integrated motion control device

Abstract

A motion control bracket ( 100 ) for use with a drawer slide includes a mounting plate ( 102 ) for fastening the bracket ( 100 ) to a cabinet drawer slide. A motion control device ( 101 ) is used for controlling the rate of speed with which a drawer closes against a cabinet frame. Other embodiments of the motion control bracket ( 130, 160 ) include fastening tabs ( 113, 115 and 119 ) for mounting the bracket to an existing drawer slide and a substantially L-shaped bracket ( 131 ) for mounting motion control device ( 101 ) under a cabinet drawer. The invention enhances existing drawer slides by adding motion control with minimal cost and effort.

1 . A motion control bracket for use with a drawer slide comprising: 
 a mounting plate for fastening the bracket to a cabinet drawer slide; and    a motion control device for controlling the rate of speed with which a drawer closes against a cabinet frame.    
     
     
         2 . A motion control bracket as in  claim 1 , further including a mounting channel formed on the mounting plate using at least one tab extending from the surface of the mounting plate.  
     
     
         3 . A motion control bracket as in  claim 1 , wherein the motion control device includes an arm extending from the motion control bracket.  
     
     
         4 . A motion control bracket as in  claim 1 , wherein the mounting plate may be fastened to a drawer slide without the use of tools.  
     
     
         5 . A motion control bracket as in  claim 1 , wherein the mounting plate includes at least one tab to locate the motion control bracket along a drawer slide.  
     
     
         6 . A motion control bracket as in  claim 1 , wherein the mounting plate is fastened to the cabinet drawer slide using at least one mechanical fastener.  
     
     
         7 . A motion control bracket as in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one support tab for mounting the motion control bracket to a cabinet frame.  
     
     
         8 . A motion control bracket as in  claim 1 , wherein the motion control bracket is configured in a substantially L-shape for mounting the motion control device below a cabinet drawer.  
     
     
         9 . A motion control bracket as in  claim 1 , further comprising a self-closing mechanism for automatically closing the cabinet drawer when in a predetermined position.  
     
     
         10 . A motion control bracket as in  claim 1 , wherein the motion control device includes a bumper for contacting a cabinet drawer.  
     
     
         11 . A motion control bracket for adding motion control to a cabinet drawer slide comprising: 
 a mounting surface for fastening to the drawer slide; and    a dampener for controlling the speed with which the cabinet drawer contacts the cabinet frame.    
     
     
         12 . A motion control bracket as in  claim 11 , wherein the dampener includes an arm that contacts the face of the cabinet drawer.  
     
     
         13 . A motion control bracket as in  claim 11 , wherein the dampener includes an arm that contacts the back side of a drawer wall.  
     
     
         14 . A motion control bracket as in  claim 11 , wherein the dampener includes an arm that contacts a surface attached to the drawer.  
     
     
         15 . A motion control bracket as in  claim 11 , further comprising a mounting channel extending from the mounting surface.  
     
     
         16 . A motion control bracket as in  claim 11 , wherein the motion control bracket is frictionally engaged to the cabinet drawer bracket without the use of tools.  
     
     
         17 . A motion control bracket as in  claim 11 , wherein the mounting surface attaches to the drawer slide though an attachment hole located in the mounting surface.  
     
     
         18 . A motion control bracket as in  claim 11 , further comprising at least one mounting tab for mounting the drawer slide to the cabinet frame.  
     
     
         19 . A motion control bracket as in  claim 11 , wherein the bracket is substantially L-shaped for positioning the dampener beneath the cabinet drawer.  
     
     
         20 . A motion control bracket as in  claim 11 , further comprising a self-closing mechanism for allowing the cabinet drawer to self close.  
     
     
         21 . A motion control bracket as in  claim 11 , further comprising a locating tab on the mounting surface for positioning the motion control bracket in the correct mounting location.  
     
     
         22 . A motion control bracket as in  claim 11 , wherein the dampener includes a bumper for contact the cabinet drawer.  
     
     
         23 . A bracket for adding closing features to a drawer slide comprising: 
 at least one mounting surface for fastening the bracket to the drawer slide;    a motion control device for controlling the rate of speed with which the cabinet drawer closes against a cabinet frame; and    a self-closing mechanism for self closing the cabinet drawer.    
     
     
         24 . A motion control bracket as in  claim 23 , further comprising at least one mounting tab extending from the at least one mounting surface.  
     
     
         25 . A motion control bracket as in  claim 23 , wherein the motion control device includes an arm for contacting a drawer.  
     
     
         26 . A motion control bracket as in  claim 25 , wherein the arm includes a bumper.  
     
     
         27 . A motion control bracket as in  claim 23 , wherein the self-closing mechanism automatically closes the cabinet drawer when moved into a predetermined position.  
     
     
         28 . A motion control bracket as in  claim 23 , wherein the bracket is substantially L-shaped to allow the motion control device and self-closing mechanism to be mounted under the cabinet drawer.  
     
     
         29 . A motion control bracket as in  claim 23 , wherein the motion control device includes a bumper for contracting the cabinet drawer.  
     
     
         30 . A motion control bracket as in  claim 23 , wherein the motion control deice includes at least one locating tab on the mounting surface for positioning the bracket in a predetermined location on the drawer slide.