I’m always facinated on how things work. What prevents slow closing drawers/ cabinets from closing abruptly?
What happens to the momentum of closing and slowing it down doesn’t cause it to get stuck?
Why are they not used on regular house doors, refrigerators, etc? This would save a lot of accidents.
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They aren’t free and the cost adds up.
You’re talking about stuff like https://www.homedepot.com/b/Hardware-Cabinet-Hardware-Drawer-Slides/Soft-Close/N-5yc1vZc2bqZ1z0jp6o ?
There is a mechanism that acts as a brake: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dashpot#Linear_damper It resists fast motion. It’s kind of like trying to stir a thick syrup. The energy is dissipated as heat. There may be a spring system involved so the drawer doesn’t slam hard against the damper.
Here’s a video I found by searching “how do soft close drawers work” https://youtu.be/Rb0Z8FJDccU and more https://www.hardwaresource.com/resources/the-science-behind-soft-close-doors/ https://www.bostoncloset.com/blog/soft-closing-drawers-home-improvement-boston-closet/ https://www.accuride.com/en-us/blog/how-to-install-drawer-slides/easy-close-vs-self-close-whats-the-difference
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