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.

This present invention relates to a ceiling mounted gear storage unit for storing and protecting gear, for example, fishing rods and reels. The storage unit includes an inconspicuous frame having a base with a plurality of retention grooves, carabiners, or bands; and, a cable and pulley system or electric motor and gear system to raise or lower the gear storage unit. The storage unit can be controlled using a remote application or other transmitter to operate the storage unit. An electronic lock mechanism can include an access code for providing access to the storage unit. The storage unit can be mounted to a ceiling joist(s) using wood screws.

An apparatus for use with a rack of lockers is disclosed. The apparatus includes a key-facilitation server configured to cooperate with a locker server, and also configured to receive a key-access request. The locker server is associated with a rack of lockers including a first compartment configured to allow storage of secondary equipment, a second compartment having an open locker slot configured to maintain storage of equipment, and a locker divider separating the first compartment from the second compartment. The key-access request is configured to indicate a user request configured to request usage of an access key. The access key is also configured to be usable by the locker server. The locker server is configured to receive a locker-access request. The locker-access request is configured to indicate access of a selected locker is user requested. The locker server is configured to use the access key so as to facilitate secured user access of the selected locker associated with the rack of lockers.

A concealed storage system for storing objects is disclosed. The system has an outer casing having a top portion and an open bottom portion defining a hollow interior of the outer casing, an inner casing securely and movably positioned in the interior of the outer casing, wherein the inner casing comprises one or more compartments for securely storing objects, a top portion and a bottom portion, a pulley system securely and operatively positioned on a top portion of the inner casing, wherein the pulley system moves the inner casing in and out of the outer casing when actuated by a motor from a recessed state and non-recessed state; and a normalized conductive object attached to the bottom portion of the inner casing such that when the inner casing is in its recessed state, the normalized conductive object is flush to a ceiling.

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.

An overhead storage unit is disclosed. The storage unit has an elongated guide member with a first horizontal segment mountable within an overhead storage area, a second vertical segment mountable below the overhead storage area, and a curved segment extending between the first and second segments. The storage unit also has a storage container with at least a first wall mounted to the guide member and displaceable therealong to be raised and lowered between a stored position and an accessible position. The first wall is disposed within the storage area and has a first orientation to define a bottom surface of the storage container in the stored position. The first wall is disposed below the storage area and has a second orientation different from the first orientation in the accessible position. A residential living unit and method are also disclosed.

The presently claimed invention contemplates a track for mounting devices onto a structure with a support surface on a rear side of the track configured to be installed on a structure. The track further comprises a first rear-facing hook and a second rear-facing hook that bends toward the rear side of the track. The first and second rear-facing hooks are disposed on opposite ends of the support surface.

The object carrier for carrying objects is provided, wherein the engaging portions of the shelf member are engaged with the engaged portions of the frame member from top to bottom in the vertical direction to constitute the engagement state between the shelf member and the frame member, the connection line between the engaged portions constitutes an engagement direction, and the shelf member moves in an engagement releasing direction perpendicular to the engagement direction on a horizontal plane to release the engagement state with the frame member. The lift for removing objects from the object carrier is provided, wherein the bearing portion moves in the vertical direction through the lifting portion and bears the shelf member on which the object is placed under the object carrier, and the bearing portion moves in the horizontal direction through the sliding portion, so as to remove the shelf member and the object altogether.

The techniques and systems (e.g., elevator shelf systems) for efficient shelving and item storage are described. For instance, one or more aspects of the described example shelving systems may provide for more compact and more stable shelving systems (e.g., saving more space cabinets for storage rather than shelving operating mechanisms, providing more stability against lateral and in/out swings during descent and ascent, providing capabilities of handling shelving loads up to 30 kg, etc.). One or more inventive aspects of the techniques and systems described herein include the efficient integration and configuration of drawer slides (e.g., for in/out shelf motion), as well as the efficient integration and configuration of a belt and reel system (e.g., for up/down shelf motion).

The techniques and systems (e.g., elevator shelf systems) for efficient shelving and item storage are described. For instance, one or more aspects of the described example shelving systems may provide for more compact and more stable shelving systems (e.g., saving more space cabinets for storage rather than shelving operating mechanisms, providing more stability against lateral and in/out swings during descent and ascent, providing capabilities of handling shelving loads up to 30 kg, etc.). One or more inventive aspects of the techniques and systems described herein include the efficient integration and configuration of drawer slides (e.g., for in/out shelf motion), as well as the efficient integration and configuration of a belt and reel system (e.g., for up/down shelf motion).