A storage system including at least two support rails attached to a ceiling or other overhead structure and at least two channel rails which are configured to be moveably attached to the support rails in a spaced relationship with sliding fastening clips. The channel rails move along the length of the support rail in order to accommodate the different widths of storage containers which are to be installed in the storage system.

Provided are systems, methods, and devices for storing and transporting articles with a multi-shelf storage unit. A system for article handling includes a multi-shelf storage unit and a robotic unit. The multi-shelf storage unit includes a plurality of shelves disposed on a frame, the plurality of shelves including at least one vertically moveable shelf configured to move in first and second vertical directions relative to the frame, and a lift mechanism configured to automatically drive, in response to receiving a drive input, the at least one vertically moveable shelf in the first or second vertical direction. The robotic unit includes an end effector disposed on a robotic manipulator for engaging an article and a lift mechanism actuator that is connectable to the lift mechanism and configured to provide the drive input to actuate the lift mechanism.

A storage system is described, having a rectangular platform adapted to be raised and lowered. The platform includes a top surface configured to support one or more items to be stored, a bottom surface, a first side, and a second side opposite the first side. The system also includes a first bracket, with an upper portion attached to the first side of the platform and a lower portion extending below the bottom surface. The lower portion of this first bracket is shaped in such a way as to provide a first surface on which a portion of an additional item rests. The system also includes a second bracket, likewise with an upper portion attached to the second side of the platform and a lower portion extending below the bottom surface. The lower portion of the second bracket is also shaped in such a way as to provide a second surface on which a portion of the additional item rests. In this way, the first and second brackets cooperate to support the additional item below the platform. In another aspect, the second bracket is replaced with at least one clip.

A storage system is described, having a rectangular platform adapted to be raised and lowered. The platform includes a top surface configured to support one or more items to be stored, a bottom surface, a first side, and a second side opposite the first side. The system also includes a first bracket, with an upper portion attached to the first side of the platform and a lower portion extending below the bottom surface. The lower portion of this first bracket is shaped in such a way as to provide a first surface on which a portion of an additional item rests. The system also includes a second bracket, likewise with an upper portion attached to the second side of the platform and a lower portion extending below the bottom surface. The lower portion of the second bracket is also shaped in such a way as to provide a second surface on which a portion of the additional item rests. In this way, the first and second brackets cooperate to support the additional item below the platform. In another aspect, the second bracket is replaced with at least one clip.

An adaptive enclosure system may include an enclosure, a track, a platform assembly, and an actuator. The enclosure may include sidewalls and be configured to be mounted relative to a support structure. The track may be positioned in a lengthwise direction along the enclosure. The platform assembly may include a rail and first and second platforms on the rail. The platform assembly may be configured to be movable in the lengthwise direction relative to the enclosure. The actuator may be configured to move the platform assembly relative to the enclosure.

An adaptive enclosure system may include an enclosure, a track, a platform assembly, and an actuator. The enclosure may include sidewalls and be configured to be mounted relative to a support structure. The track may be positioned in a lengthwise direction along the enclosure. The platform assembly may include a rail and first and second platforms on the rail. The platform assembly may be configured to be movable in the lengthwise direction relative to the enclosure. The actuator may be configured to move the platform assembly relative to the enclosure.

A laundry appliance system includes a cabinet operable between a lowered position and a plurality of raised positions. A first lift assembly is coupled to a first side of the cabinet. A second lift assembly is coupled to a second side of the cabinet. The first and second lift assemblies operate concurrently to adjust the cabinet between the lowered position and the plurality of raised positions. A user-interface assembly is operably coupled to the cabinet. The user-interface assembly is configured to receive a user input corresponding with a selected raised position of the plurality of raised positions. A controller is configured to operate the first and second lift assemblies to the selected raised position in response to the user input.

The present invention relates to a top toolbox to provide additional storage on top of a toolbox without eliminating the workbench of the toolbox. The top toolbox is comprised of a cabinet, a frame guide, and lifting means to adjust the cabinet from a resting position in which the cabinet covers the frame guide to a raised position allowing access under the cabinet within the perimeter of the frame guide.

The present invention relates to a top toolbox to provide additional storage on top of a toolbox without eliminating the workbench of the toolbox. The top toolbox is comprised of a cabinet, a frame guide, and lifting means to adjust the cabinet from a resting position in which the cabinet covers the frame guide to a raised position allowing access under the cabinet within the perimeter of the frame guide.

A laundry appliance system includes a cabinet operable between a lowered position and a plurality of raised positions. A first lift assembly is coupled to a first side of the cabinet. A second lift assembly is coupled to a second side of the cabinet. The first and second lift assemblies operate concurrently to adjust the cabinet between the lowered position and the plurality of raised positions. A user-interface assembly is operably coupled to the cabinet. The user-interface assembly is configured to receive a user input corresponding with a selected raised position of the plurality of raised positions. A controller is configured to operate the first and second lift assemblies to the selected raised position in response to the user input.