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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 10, 2010
Filed:
May. 04, 2005
Steven L. Janson, Deerfield, WI (US);
Steven M. Lehmann, Fort Atkinson, WI (US);
Steven L. Janson, Deerfield, WI (US);
Steven M. Lehmann, Fort Atkinson, WI (US);
Spacesaver Corporation, Fort Atkinson, WI (US);
Abstract
A suspension-type storage unit that is particularly well suited for storing works of art or other hanging items in a space-efficient manner The storage unit includes a number of features that enable the storage unit to be moved between retracted and extended positions with a smooth, easy motion, without vibration, so as to protect and prevent damage to articles or items carried by the storage unit. The storage unit includes an overhead rail that defines a downwardly open guide slot and a pair of support surfaces located one on each side of the guide slot, in combination with a frame and at least a pair of trolley assemblies interposed between the rail and the frame for enabling movement of the frame relative to the rail along the guide slot. Each trolley assembly is formed with a head section that extends through the guide slot, and a wheel arrangement that is mounted to the head section. The wheel arrangement includes a pair of wheels between which the head section is located. Each wheel is engaged with one of the support surfaces of the overhead rail, for providing movement of the trolley along the rail. Each trolley assembly further includes a pair of arms that extend in opposite directions from the head section, and the frame is engaged with the pair of arms in a suspension-type manner.