The present invention provides an automatic pull-down shelf assembly. The assembly can be easily installed within existing article storage racks or cabinets or new cabinets or racks can be built with this assembly. The assembly allows a user to move shelves closer to the user. The assembly includes a cabinet or rack, moving shelves, a pair of shelf guide mechanism, a prime mover, a controller and an operating device. The shelf guide mechanism includes a transition mechanism, a mounting plate, a first bracket, a vertical arm, a second bracket, a horizontal arm and a pivotal arm. The controller enables the assembly to move from a retracted position to the extended position and vice versa as per command received from the user. The assembly can be remotely controlled by software running on an operating device.

A stabilizing device for a piece of furniture including a housing with a piston opening, and a piston element mounted movably within the housing and moveable at least partly out of the piston opening for engagement with a supporting surface. The stabilizing device further includes an actuator, including a motor, connected to the piston element for actuating a movement of the piston. A control unit connected to the actuator for control of the actuation of the piston element, and at least one first sensor capable of measuring the load on the motor. The at least one first sensor device is connected to the control unit such that the movement of the piston element can be controlled based on input from the first sensor.

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.

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.

The present disclosure relates to an automatically adjustable smart shelf, a cargo storing method, and an unmanned logistics system. The automatically adjustable smart shelf includes a shelf outer frame and a control unit. A first movable shelf layer and a second movable shelf layer provided on the shelf outer frame and respectively movable along a first direction and a second direction intersecting with each other. A control unit can control the first movable shelf layer and the second movable shelf layer to move along the first direction and the second direction respectively, so as to form various sizes of storage space for storing various cargos accordingly.

A smart kettle is disclosed. The smart kettle includes a body that is configured to increase in temperature in response to a magnetic field. The smart kettle further includes a temperature sensor that is located on a bottom of the body and that is configured to measure a temperature of the bottom of the body. The smart kettle further includes a controller that is configured to adjust a strength of the magnetic field based on the temperature measured by the temperature sensor by outputting a control signal.

An electric lifting frame includes a lifting pedestal and a remote control. The lifting pedestal includes a supporting base, a lifting rod detachably connected to the supporting base, and a transmission mechanism, a motor, a controller, and a power supply provided at the lifting rod. The motor is configured to effect extension and retraction of the lifting rod via the transmission mechanism. The controller is configured to control starting and stopping and a rotation direction of the motor. The power supply is configured to supply electric energy to the motor and the controller. The controller is further configured to determine a remaining capacity of the power supply and calculate a number of remaining available times of use according to the remaining capacity, a power of the motor, and a stroke of the transmission mechanism.

A storage device, in particular a bath and/or shower storage device, includes at least one storage element, at least one fastening unit for fastening the storage element on a wall, in particular a tiled room wall, at least one electronics unit at least partially arranged on the storage element, in particular an illumination unit and/or an entertainment electronics unit, and at least one inspection unit, which comprises at least one inspection element removably and/or movably mounted on a main body element of the fastening unit and/or on the storage element.

The multi-height table and chair set is a kit. The multi-height table and chair set comprises a table structure and one or more chair structures. The table structure is a furniture item known as a table. Each of the one or more chair structures is a furniture item known as a chair. The chair is defined elsewhere in this disclosure. The multi-height table and chair set is configured for use with a personal data device. The personal data device remotely controls the elevation of the tabletop of the table structure. The personal data device remotely controls the elevation of the bench of each of the one or more chair structures. The table structure is formed from a master structure. Each of one or more chair structures is formed from the master structure.

A table may include one or more tap gesture-activated light indicators that appear on a top surface of the table. The one or more light indicators may indicate a location of one or more wireless charging areas on the top surface of the table. The one or more light indicators may also indicate a location of one or more control elements (e.g., for controlling a height of the table). In a height-adjustable version of the table, each of the height-adjustable legs may include a linear actuator and a telescopic enclosure with a plurality of bulbous members. Additionally, a pressure sensitive surface of the table may measure a pressure pattern generated by a body part of the user resting on the pressure sensitive surface, and a machine learning algorithm infer a posture of the user based on the pressure pattern, and suggest a corrective measure in response to poor posture.