A multi-shelf storage apparatus for storage of articles, comprising a wheeled base; a frame disposed on the wheeled base; a plurality of vertically-spaced shelves on the frame for providing a storage area for articles, each shelf configured to move vertically. The apparatus includes a lift mechanism disposed on the frame, coupled to the shelves, and configured to cause collapse and extension of the shelves in a vertical direction. The apparatus has an actuator on the frame operable to drive the lift mechanism, and a power interface on the frame and electrically connected to the actuator. The apparatus has a mechanical connection for connecting to a towing device and a first power interface integral to the mechanical connection such that the actuator can receive electrical power from the towing device. Systems comprising one or more of the apparatuses and methods for loading/unloading articles utilizing the apparatuses are also disclosed.

A storage bin comprising a receptacle for receiving items to be stored, a cover fixedly attached to a structure substantially above a floor, the cover abutting the structure on at least one side of the cover, the cover shaped to slidably receive the receptacle so that receptacle is partly enclosed by the cover and forming a cavity between the cover and the receptacle, and a connection and articulating mechanism for connecting the receptacle to the cover and guiding the receptacle downward from the cover an open position and guiding the receptacle upward to the cover a closed position. The storage bin has the capability of being operated manually or electronically via a remote control. Alternatively, the storage bin may also comprise a receptacle frame and a mounting support rather than a receptacle and a cover, respectively.

A storage bin comprising a receptacle for receiving items to be stored, a cover fixedly attached to a structure substantially above a floor, the cover abutting the structure on at least one side of the cover, the cover shaped to slidably receive the receptacle so that receptacle is partly enclosed by the cover and forming a cavity between the cover and the receptacle, and a connection and articulating mechanism for connecting the receptacle to the cover and guiding the receptacle downward from the cover an open position and guiding the receptacle upward to the cover a closed position. The storage bin has the capability of being operated manually or electronically via a remote control. Alternatively, the storage bin may also comprise a receptacle frame and a mounting support rather than a receptacle and a cover, respectively.

The present invention provides an automatic pull-down cabinet assembly. The automatic pull-down cabinet assembly includes an outer cabinet, an inner cabinet, a cabinet moving mechanism, one or more sliding arms, and a controller. The cabinet moving mechanism further includes a first moving unit and a second moving unit. The controller receives a command for moving the inner cabinet from a user via an operating device. The controller enables the cabinet moving mechanism to move the inner cabinet from a retracted position to an extended position to a lower extended position or an upper extended position and vice versa.

The present invention provides an automatic pull-down cabinet assembly. The automatic pull-down cabinet assembly includes an outer cabinet, an inner cabinet, a cabinet moving mechanism, one or more sliding arms, and a controller. The cabinet moving mechanism further includes a first moving unit and a second moving unit. The controller receives a command for moving the inner cabinet from a user via an operating device. The controller enables the cabinet moving mechanism to move the inner cabinet from a retracted position to an extended position to a lower extended position or an upper extended position and vice versa.

An electric shelf which has at least one column to be installed on a wall, a slidable component arranged on the column to slide along the column vertically, at least one layer of shelf board component connected to the slidable component to move simultaneously with the slidable component, and a linear driving device connected to the slidable component and the column to actuate the slidable component to move relative to the column. Advantages of the present disclosure compared to prior arts include a simpler structure and less space occupied by the shelf board component.

An electric shelf which has at least one column to be installed on a wall, a slidable component arranged on the column to slide along the column vertically, at least one layer of shelf board component connected to the slidable component to move simultaneously with the slidable component, and a linear driving device connected to the slidable component and the column to actuate the slidable component to move relative to the column. Advantages of the present disclosure compared to prior arts include a simpler structure and less space occupied by the shelf board component.

The disclosure relates to systems and methods for a bulk bin dispenser. In one embodiment, the system includes a bulk bin dispenser configured to store a product with a distinct weight. The system further includes a digital scale configured to measure a change in weight of the bulk bin dispenser when a portion of the product is dispensed into a portable container, wherein the change in the weight is a dispensed weight of the portion of the product dispensed into the portable container. The system further includes a processor configured to transmit an associated cost for the portion of the product dispensed into the portable container to a store check-out system without printing a label for the dispensed weight.

A cabinet system that is configured to be installed in a kitchen of a residential structure wherein the cabinet system is configured to store and provide access to small electrical appliances. The cabinet system of the present invention includes a base cabinet and an upper cabinet in vertical alignment. A backboard is present between the base cabinet and upper cabinet having an opening to a recess area located behind the base cabinet and upper cabinet. A movable backboard is configured to open and close the opening. A moving cabinet is disposed within the recess area and is movable between a first position and a second position. A movement assembly is located at the top of the recess area and is operably coupled to the movable backboard and the moving cabinet.

A cabinet system that is configured to be installed in a kitchen of a residential structure wherein the cabinet system is configured to store and provide access to small electrical appliances. The cabinet system of the present invention includes a base cabinet and an upper cabinet in vertical alignment. A backboard is present between the base cabinet and upper cabinet having an opening to a recess area located behind the base cabinet and upper cabinet. A movable backboard is configured to open and close the opening. A moving cabinet is disposed within the recess area and is movable between a first position and a second position. A movement assembly is located at the top of the recess area and is operably coupled to the movable backboard and the moving cabinet.