Rack and drawer systems include a first tray configured to receive spices and/or other objects, a first glider mechanism coupled to the first tray on a first side, the first glider mechanism further configured to couple to a first additional object, the first additional object selected from the group including an external structure, an extension housing coupled to the external structure, and a first backer plate coupled to the external structure, and a first cam mechanism coupled to the first tray on the first side, the first cam mechanism structured to fit within a first guide channel defined within the additional object, wherein the first tray is structured to extend from the external structure in at least a horizontal manner.

An locker for storing equipment is disclosed. The locker includes at least one first member defining a storage space with an opening for a user to access the storage space, a second member adjacent to said at least one first member, and defining a first side of an open locker slot, and a door having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the door being shaped to enclose the opening of the storage space. The second portion of the door extending from the first portion of the door and being shaped to form a second side of the open locker slot. The door having an unlocked state and a locked state. The unlocked state provides access to the storage space and the open locker slot. In the locked state, secondary equipment is maintained in the storage space and equipment is maintained in the open locker slot.

An locker for storing equipment is disclosed. The locker includes at least one first member defining a storage space with an opening for a user to access the storage space, a second member adjacent to said at least one first member, and defining a first side of an open locker slot, and a door having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the door being shaped to enclose the opening of the storage space. The second portion of the door extending from the first portion of the door and being shaped to form a second side of the open locker slot. The door having an unlocked state and a locked state. The unlocked state provides access to the storage space and the open locker slot. In the locked state, secondary equipment is maintained in the storage space and equipment is maintained in the open locker slot.

The present invention relates to a sink tap structure moving up and down through a cooperative operation with a shelf moving up and down, including: shelf frames coupled to a screw bar in the form of male/female screws in such a manner as to move up and down along rails attached to the inner surface of a cupboard by means of the rotation of the screw bar, the screw bar being rotatably coupled to a servo motor disposed inside a cupboard frame; a first stage shelf located close to a user when pulls by means of sliding members slidingly coupled to casing members disposed on the lower portions of the shelf frames and returned to the original position thereof when pushes by means of the sliding members; and a tap coupled to an elevating bar in such a manner as to move up and down by means of the up and down movements of the elevating bar.

The present invention relates to a sink tap structure moving up and down through a cooperative operation with a shelf moving up and down, including: shelf frames coupled to a screw bar in the form of male/female screws in such a manner as to move up and down along rails attached to the inner surface of a cupboard by means of the rotation of the screw bar, the screw bar being rotatably coupled to a servo motor disposed inside a cupboard frame; a first stage shelf located close to a user when pulls by means of sliding members slidingly coupled to casing members disposed on the lower portions of the shelf frames and returned to the original position thereof when pushes by means of the sliding members; and a tap coupled to an elevating bar in such a manner as to move up and down by means of the up and down movements of the elevating bar.

Examples of the present invention include tool storage units and methods for storing tools. In examples of the present invention, a tool storage unit comprises a moveable housing with a guide system for allowing movement of the moveable housing in at least one direction. In various examples, the moveable housing is engaged with a base unit and is moved relative to the base unit by a moving mechanism. The moving mechanism moves the moveable housing to provide access to and/or conceal, at least in part, the moveable housing.

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.

A storage bin comprising: a receptacle for receiving items; a mounting support fixedly attached to a structure substantially above a floor; a mechanism for connecting the receptacle to the mounting support and guiding the receptacle downward from the mounting support to an open position and guiding the receptacle upward to the mounting support to a closed position, the mechanism comprising at least one pulley arranged to connect the receptacle to the mounting support via at least one link; a motor; a spool operable by the motor, wherein the spool is caused to move the receptacle downward when the at least one link is unwound from around the spool, and caused to move the receptacle upward when at least one link is wound around the spool.

A storage bin comprising: a receptacle for receiving items; a mounting support fixedly attached to a structure substantially above a floor; a mechanism for connecting the receptacle to the mounting support and guiding the receptacle downward from the mounting support to an open position and guiding the receptacle upward to the mounting support to a closed position, the mechanism comprising at least one pulley arranged to connect the receptacle to the mounting support via at least one link; a motor; a spool operable by the motor, wherein the spool is caused to move the receptacle downward when the at least one link is unwound from around the spool, and caused to move the receptacle upward when at least one link is wound around the spool.

The disclosure relates to a cupboard or household appliance, particularly a wall-mounted cupboard, comprising a carcass on which a door can be pivoted from a closed position into an open position by means of a pivoting device, at least one holder for storing objects being attached to an inner side of the door facing the carcass, the door being lowerable down a guiding device, in an open range of the door. The invention further relates to a method for opening and closing a cupboard or a household appliance.