Storage system
AssigneeDropout Cabinet Fixtures, LLC
InventorClinton Merle Bunch
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Abstract
A storage system for storing contents is provided. The storage system includes a retractable vertical cabinet having a handle, at least one pivoting support member pivotally attached to at least an exterior side of the cabinet and a support structure. The storage system further includes a lift adjuster and a rotating adjustment screw threadably connected allowing for adjustment of a lift assist mechanism, which is connected between a foundation and the lift adjuster, to accommodate for varied loads. This storage system may also include an electric actuator movement. This storage system may also include a brake mechanism to restrain movement from any desired elevation.
Claims20
A storage system for storing contents, comprising:
- a support frame having a horizontal section and at least one vertical section;
- an isolated vertical cabinet comprising:
- a first side and a second side;
- at least a first pivoting support member having a first end and a second end;
- at least a first link having a first end and a second end;
- wherein the first end of the first pivoting support member is attached to the support frame;
- wherein the second end of the first pivoting support member is attached to the first end of the first link;
- wherein the second end of the first link is attached to the first side of the isolated vertical cabinet;
- and wherein the second side of the isolated vertical cabinet is opposite to the first side of the isolated vertical cabinet and is accessible for storing contents;
- a lift adjuster slidably housed on the first pivoting support member;
- a rotating adjustment screw threadably connected to the lift adjuster, the rotating adjustment screw including a first and a second idlers on each end allowing for movement of the lift adjuster along the second pivot support member;
- a lift assist mechanism having a first end and a second end;
- wherein the first end of the lift assist mechanism is connected to the first pivoting support member and the lift adjuster and the second end of the lift assist mechanism is connected to the support frame;
- wherein the lift adjustor and the lift assist mechanism provide for a change in leverage as the lift adjuster moves substantially towards the first or the second end of the first pivoting support member providing assistance to the lift assist mechanism in movement of the isolated vertical cabinet;
- wherein the support frame partially surrounds the isolated vertical cabinet;
- and
- a vertical lock system comprising:
- a controller;
- an actuator;
- and
- a brake;
- wherein the actuator is connected to the controller and the brake;
- and
- wherein the brake engages and disengages with the at least one vertical section of the support frame to affect the movement of the storage cabinet along a vertical axis.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.