Cabinet with hidden swing-out bottom platform

a technology of swinging platform and cabinet, which is applied in the field of cabinets, can solve the problem of even more difficult access to the top shelves, and achieve the effect of improving shelf accessibility

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-03-24
LEMON KELLY D
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The present invention provides a wall or ceiling mountable cabinet with improved shelf accessibility and more accessible to a person who is physically challenged. The invention includes one or more pairs of tracks mounted on the inner surface of the housing, and the side panels have bearings that move smoothly within the tracks. The actuators for moving the side panels may be powered by pneumatic or screw mechanisms.

Problems solved by technology

Others have recognized the problem in accessing top shelves by short people or people having disabilities.
For a physically challenged person, such as a person confined to a wheelchair, access to the top shelves is even more difficult.

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[0020]Referring to the drawings, a cabinet according to the invention is generally denoted by reference numeral 10. The cabinet 10 has a housing 12 preferably with a back panel 14, side panels 16 and 18, a top panel 20 and a front border referred to as a front frame 22 that defines a front opening into the interior of the housing 12. The front opening is covered by a door 24 hinged to the front frame 22. Bottom edges of the back panel 14, side panels 16 and 18 and the front frame 22 define a bottom opening 26.

[0021]Disposed in the interior of the housing 12 is compartment 28 preferably having a back panel 30, side panels 32 and 34 and a top panel 36 interconnecting panels 30, 32 and 34.

[0022]Inner surfaces 38 and 40 of side panels 16 and 18 can be equipped with lengthwise (vertical) tracks 42 and 44 (which are in opposing pairs one panels 16 and 18), and shown here slightly offset to aid in stability as will be understood hereinafter. Roller bearing surfaces 50 and 52 are connected ...

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Abstract

A cabinet mounted to a surface above a counter includes an outer housing with a front door and an open bottom and at least one support panel connected to a support surface above the counter, at least one side panel internally disposed within the housing and movably connected thereto by a displacement actuator to permit to downward movement of the side panel through the open bottom toward the counter and upward movement of the side panel for disposal within the housing, and a bottom shelf movably connected to the at least one side panel by an extendable and retractable actuator for moving the bottom shelf outward when the side panel is in a downwardly disposed position and for moving said bottom shelf inward for storage when the side panel is in a upwardly disposed position such that the bottom shelf and the side panel are housed within the housing.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application 61 / 960,567 filed Sep. 23, 2013, entitled “CABINET WITH HIDDEN SWING-OUT BOTTOM PLATFORM,” filed on May 25, 1999.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to cabinets and in particular to a cabinet mountable to a ceiling or wall having an inner compartment which downwardly extendable to a lowered position and retractable to an upper stored position has a lower most shelf which is outwardly and inwardly extendable from the lowered position.[0004]2. Description of the Prior Art[0005]There exist various cabinets which exist for storing items above a countertop. This is advantageous for keeping articles off the counter and freeing space thereon. Others have recognized the problem in accessing top shelves by short people or people having disabilities. Oftentimes, stools or ladders must be used to reach these shelves. For a physically challenged ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47B45/00A47B57/00A47B96/00
CPCA47B45/00A47B57/00A47B96/00A47B51/00A47B2051/005
Inventor LEMON, KELLY, D.
Owner LEMON KELLY D
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