BRAKING MECHANISM FOR OVER-TOP FLIPPER DOOR SLIDE SYSTEM.

摘要

A self-braking door slide mechanism (25) particularly adapted for use with cabinets (10) that have front doors (12) that open upwardly and are retracted using the slide mechanism (25) to a position in which the door (12) is aligned with the top (18) of the cabinet (10) in either an over or under top position. A dampening cylinder (52) extends between the top (18) of the cabinet (10) and the door (12) to slow its downwardly hinging action when the door (12) is being closed. Auxiliary brake pads (60) are also provided on a stationary slide member (32) which bear against the moving portion (36) of the slide mechanism (25) to slow the sliding action during closing due to the force of the dampening cylinder (52).