Retractable Wall Mounted Storage Caddy

Abstract

A retractable wall mounted storage system is provided through the use of at least one lever and a method for conveying rotational energy in a retractable manner. A plurality of storage compartments, which are in a predetermined retractable configuration. The retractable storage system is capable of opening and closing vertically, whereby simultaneously revealing stored items within. Optionally, depending upon user preference, the retractable storage system is equipped with a plurality of changeable front theme panels that provide an unparalleled option for personalization of this unique and novel configuration.

Claims

1. A wall mounted retractable storage housing, comprising: (a) a frame structure having a left panel, a right panel, a rear panel, and a top extending between the left side and the right side pivotally attached to said rear panel bounded by a plurality of removable front panels attached to said frame. (b) a means for controllable coupling rotational energy anchored within said frame structure. (c) at least a first and second pivoting support member pivotally attached to said rotational energy source. (d) a plurality of retractable storage units mounted in a predetermined configuration.

2. The frame structure of claim 1 further comprises a plurality of slidable mounted pistons.

3. The frame structure of claim 1 whereby said rotational energy actuates in a retractable manner the simultaneous unveiling of a plurality of storage units and products within.

4. A retractable storage caddy, comprising: (a) a plurality of changeable detachably mounted front theme panels.

5. The retractable storage caddy of claim 4 further comprising a plurality of front theme panels that alter their predetermined shape depending upon user preference.

6. The retractable storage caddy of claim 4 further comprising a plurality of front theme panels that alter their predetermined texture and size depending upon user preference.

7. The panels of claim 5 further comprise a variety of colors and finish depending on user preference.

8. The panels of claim 5 further comprising a plurality of man made and natural materials as articles of manufacture, whereby said panels are made of wood, plastic, metal, crystal, glass, rare stones, ceramic and the like.

9. A method for concealing stored products in a retractable housing with a means to detachably alter its appearance whereby a predetermined form is obtained.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0017] In the drawings, like elements are depicted by like reference numerals. The drawings are briefly described as follows.

[0018] FIG. 1 is a front view of an embodiment of a retractable storage caddy in the closed position.

[0019] FIG. 2 is a perspective front view of an embodiment of a retractable storage caddy in the closed position.

[0020] FIG. 3 is a side view of an embodiment of a retractable storage caddy in the closed position.

[0021] FIG. 4 is a front view of an embodiment of a retractable storage caddy in the open position.

[0022] FIG. 5 is a perspective front view of an embodiment of a retractable storage caddy in the open position.

[0023] FIG. 6 is a front view of an embodiment of a retractable storage caddy with a front theme panel in the closed position.

[0024] FIG. 7 is a front view of an embodiment of a retractable storage caddy with a front theme panel in the open position.

[0025] FIG. 8 is a perspective front view of an embodiment of a retractable storage caddy with a front theme panel in the open position.

[0026] FIG. 9 is a front view of an alternative embodiment of a retractable storage caddy with a front theme panel and a horizontal opening and closing mechanic in the closed position.

[0027] FIG. 10 is a front view of an alternative embodiment of a retractable storage caddy with a front theme panel and a horizontal opening and closing mechanic in the open position.

[0028] The present disclosure now will be described more full hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, which show various example embodiments. However, the present disclosure may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the example embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these example embodiments are provided so that the present disclosure is thorough, complete, and fully conveys the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art. In fact, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention.

PARTS DESCRIPTION

FIG. 1

[0029] 100—Main Core [0030] 101—Rear Mounting Panel [0031] 102—Rotational Core Wheel [0032] 104—Core Lever [0033] 106—Reverse Motion Linkage [0034] 108—Reverse Motion Linkage [0035] 110—Upper Slider Piston [0036] 112—Lower Slider Piston [0037] 114—Upper Slider [0038] 116—Lower Slider [0039] 118—Upper Slider Basket [0040] 120—Lower Slider Basket [0041] 122—Anchor Point

FIG. 2

[0042] 202—Core Lever [0043] 203—Lever Passageway [0044] 204—Right Side Panel [0045] 206—Left Side Panel [0046] 208—Top Lid Panel

FIG. 3

[0047] 302, 304, 306, 308—Mounting Insert Holes

FIG. 5

[0048] 500—Top Lid Opening Member [0049] 502, 504, 506—Stabilizing Member

FIG. 7

[0050] 600—Upper Front Theme Panel [0051] 602—Lower Front Theme Panel

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0052] FIG. 1 Illustrates an embodiment of a retractable wall mounted storage caddy 100 in accordance with the present disclosure. The retractable wall mounted storage caddy 100 has a housing, with a rear mounting panel 101, which has a rotational core wheel 102 pivotally attached to the rear mounting panel 101. The core wheel 102 has a plurality of levers 104, which actuate the vertical motion of the retractable wall mounted storage caddy.

[0053] FIG. 1 Also shows that the rotational core wheel 102 is pivotally attached to a plurality of reverse motion linkage 106, 108 which in this embodiment actuate an upper slider piston 110 and a lower slider piston 112 simultaneously allowing in this embodiment, retractable access to a plurality of products.

[0054] FIG. 1 Further in this embodiment illustrates that the upper slider piston 110, and the lower slider piston 112 are connected to a plurality of slider baskets 118, 120 which utilize the vertical placement of an upper slider 114 and a lower slider 116.

[0055] Referring to FIG. 2, a perspective front view of an embodiment of a retractable wall mounted storage caddy. 100 is shown here having a left side 206 and a right side 204 and a top 208 which is hinged and capable of opening and closing. Also having one of a plurality of levers 202 that actuate vertical motion.

As can be seen the retractable wall mounted storage caddy has a passage 203 that facilitates the rotational motion of a plurality of levers 202.

[0056] Referring to FIG. 3, a right side view of a retractable wall mounted storage caddy 100 in the closed position in this embodiment. As shown, there are female insert holes 302, 304, 306, 308, which are also found on the left side, for attaching a front theme panel FIG. 6, which can take on a plurality of forms, shapes, sizes and colors.

[0057] Referring to FIG. 4, a front view of an embodiment of a retractable wall mounted storage caddy 100 illustrating the individual storage units above and below in the open position, whereby the user can access stored products.

[0058] Referring to FIG. 5, a perspective front view of an embodiment of a retractable wall mounted storage caddy in the open position as shown having a top lid opening member 500, which is mounted in this embodiment to the upper slider piston 110. In addition as shown in accordance with the present embodiment, are a plurality of stabilizing members 502, 504, 506.

[0059] Referring to FIG. 6, in accordance with some embodiments, a front theme display in the closed position has an upper front theme 600, a lower portion 602, which may be easily detached and replaced with an alternative front theme display. A point of separation 604 that facilitates the vertical separation of the desired front theme and allows access to a plurality of products within the main core 100.

[0060] Referring to FIG. 7, a retractable wall mounted storage caddy with changeable front theme panel/display in the open position.

[0061] Referring to FIG. 8, a perspective front view of a retractable wall mounted storage caddy with changeable front theme panel/display in the open position.

[0062] Referring to FIG. 9, an alternative embodiment of a retractable wall mounted storage caddy with changeable front theme panel/display in the closed position, whereas the core storage housing has a horizontal opening configuration.

[0063] Referring to FIG. 10, an alternative embodiment of a retractable wall mounted storage caddy with changeable front theme panel/display in the open position, whereas the core storage housing has a horizontal opening configuration.

[0064] It is understood that any components or materials can be formed from a same, structurally continuous piece or separately fabricated and connected.

[0065] It is further understood that, although ordinal terms, such as, “first,” “second,” and “third,” are used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer and/or section from another element, component, region, layer and/or section. Thus, a “first element,” “component,” “region,” “layer” and/or “section” discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer and/or section without departing from the teachings herein.

[0066] Features illustrated or described as part of one embodiment can be used with another embodiment and such variations come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0067] Spatially relative terms, such as “beneath,” “below,” “lower,” “above,” “upper” and the like, are used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. It is understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements or features would then be oriented “above” the other elements or features. Thus, the example term “below” can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device can be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.

[0068] Example embodiments are described herein with reference to perspective illustrations that are schematic illustrations of idealized embodiments. As such, variations from the shapes of the illustrations, for example, of manufacturing techniques and/or tolerances, are to be expected. Thus, example embodiments described herein should not be construed as limited to the particular shapes of regions as illustrated herein, but are to include deviations in shapes that result, for example, from manufacturing. For example, a region illustrated or described as flat may, typically, have rough and/or nonlinear features. Moreover, sharp angles that are illustrated may be rounded. Thus, the regions illustrated in the figures are schematic in nature and their shapes are not intended to illustrate the precise shape of a region and are not intended to limit the scope of the present claims.

[0069] As the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims. Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation.

[0070] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined in the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal language of the claims.

[0071] In conclusion, herein is presented a retractable wall mounted storage caddy with changeable front theme panel and method of use. The disclosure is illustrated by example in the drawing figures, and throughout the written description. It should be understood that numerous variations are possible while adhering to the inventive concept. Such variations are contemplated as being a part of the present disclosure.