Roll-out shelf

Top: A projector on a lift table so that it can be raised in and out of the ceiling. Bottom: A projector on a roll-out shelf beneath a table.

A roll-out shelf, also known as a glide-out shelf, pull-out shelf, sliding shelf, or slide-out shelf is a shelf that can be moved forward in order to more easily reach the contents stored in the back of a cupboard or cabinet without having to bend over.[1] They may also save space, as they can be installed closer together than fixed shelves.[2]

Patents for roll-out shelves exist at least as early as the 1800s.[3]

Applications

Roll-out shelves are found in kitchen and bathroom cabinets, pantries, chests of drawers, vanities, offices, and garages. They can be mounted with hardwood cleats, or with metal slides.[4] 3/4 extension slides provide enough access to reach items in the back of the cabinet. Full extension rails are more costly but can provide better access for special use areas.[citation needed]

Some roll-out shelves include shallow wire or mesh baskets.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Krueger, Barbara; Stewart, Nika (13 April 2010). Knack Universal Design: A Step-by-Step Guide to Modifying Your Home for Comfortable, Accessible Living. Globe Pequot. pp. 48–49. ISBN 9780762763252. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
  2. ^ Agan, Tessie; Luchsinger, Elaine (December 1965). The House. J. B. Lippincott Company. ISBN 9780397470662. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
  3. ^ Specifications and Drawings of Patents Issued from the U.S. Patent Office. United States Patent Office. 1872. p. 263. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
  4. ^ McCordic, Margaret P.; La Rock, Max J. (1957). The Well-planned Kitchen. Retrieved 18 March 2023.