SUSPENSION-TYPE STORAGE UNIT

摘要

A suspension-type storage unit comprises an overhead rail spaced above an upwardly facing surface; a frame defining an upper area and a lower area; a movable suspension-type connection between the rail and the upper area of the frame for providing movement of the frame along the rail for providing movement of the frame between first and second positions relative to the support surface; and a deceleration arrangement interposed between the lower area of the frame and the upwardly facing surface to slow movement of the frame as the frame approaches at least one of the first and second positions relative to the upwardly facing surface. Preferably, the deceleration arrangement applies a magnetic braking force to the storage unit as the storage unit approaches at least one of the first and second positions, which provides significantly improved operation over prior art storage units.