초록 ▼

An apparatus and method are disclosed for supporting drawers within a cabinet while relying solely on the floor of the cabinet for support. The preferred apparatus includes a pair of opposing vertical support members, a pair of horizontal stability members, and one or more sliding drawers. The verti

An apparatus and method are disclosed for supporting drawers within a cabinet while relying solely on the floor of the cabinet for support. The preferred apparatus includes a pair of opposing vertical support members, a pair of horizontal stability members, and one or more sliding drawers. The vertical support members are adapted for mounting on the storage cabinet floor, horizontal base, or other platform located within a storage cabinet. Tabs are included on the vertical support members for attaching the horizontal stability members, although the drawers themselves might be used for horizontal support. The vertical support members are arranged and configured such that the width between them can vary depending on the size of drawer desired.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [16.] A method of retrofitting a sliding drawer within an existing cabinet having a height, a width, a depth, and a floor, comprising the steps of:selecting a pair of slides of appropriate length according to the depth of the existing cabinet;securing each of the pair of slide

[ What is claimed is:] [16.] A method of retrofitting a sliding drawer within an existing cabinet having a height, a width, a depth, and a floor, comprising the steps of:selecting a pair of slides of appropriate length according to the depth of the existing cabinet;securing each of the pair of slides to and between a respective pair of columns to form a pair of support members, each having a slide extending substantially perpendicularly relative to its respective pair of columns;placing the pair of support members within the existing cabinet;selecting a drawer of appropriate width and appropriate length according to the width and the length of the existing cabinet;operatively connecting the drawer to the slides to maintain the pair of support members at an appropriate distance from one another;securing the support members to the floor of the existing cabinet, and wherein the support members are secured only to the floor of the existing cabinet; andremoving the drawer from the slides in a manner that does not materially affect the location of the support members relative to the existing cabinet before securing the support members to the floor of the existing cabinet.