Movement assistance system for a storage bin

A method for moving a bin, the method comprising:

• rotating an elongate member configured for:
• releasing a pawl, and activating a biasing unit connected to the bin, such that the bin remains movable when the pawl remains engaged with a ratchet and the biasing unit remains inactive;
• and
• activating the biasing unit and generating a force moving the bin toward a closed position by applying a force from the biasing unit against a cam and moving the biasing unit away from an opening of the bin.

A method of generating a force moving a bin toward a closed position, the method comprising:

• providing a force from a biasing unit for pressing the biasing unit against a cam connected to a housing, the housing retaining the bin;
• restraining:
• the force from the biasing unit, and the force moving the bin toward a closed position, by engaging a ratchet with a pawl such that the bin may be moved toward the closed position without activating the biasing unit;
• rotating an elongate member connected to the pawl and thus, when a selected weight is present in the bin, rotating the pawl and thus releasing the ratchet from engagement with the pawl;
• and
• the biasing unit pushing against the cam and thus rotating the bin, toward a closed position, about a pivot.