Patent Application
20100171401
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The present invention is in the technical field of storage and easy accesses. More particularly, the invention is in the field of transporting of goods. More particularly the present invention is in the field of marketing and selling of goods. More particularly the invention is in the technical field of portable display devices. The present invention operates on the idea of modifying an established invention, known as a Drawer slide Assembly, International Class F16c-2904 Prior art
The present invention is a Drawer bank that sits inside of a Cabinet that can employ functioning horizontal Drawers that swing from top to bottom or vertical Drawers swinging left to right. Invention can be portable, once on site, can transform into a Display unit for easy accesses and viewing. Drawer bank is unconventional in the manner that it provides an opportunity for easy access as well as providing for a full display for Items in a short amount of time ether in a horizontal or in a vertical position, depending on how the Drawer bank is placed, horizontally or vertically.
a, & 6a, is a perspective view of a two Drawer slide systems. Prior art
b is an exploded detail front view of
b is an exploded detail front view of
a, & 16a, is a perspective view of a two upper and lower Drawer slide systems Prior art
b and 16b are upper and lower frontal exploded views of Drawer slides interacting with assembled 2nd embodiment, Cross-circle mechanism also showing cabinet box Nm.50 and drawer box Nm.49.
A Cased bearing Nm.40, is placed and bonded into a center pivot hole Nm.46, 4 springs Nm.41, are placed into 4 threaded positioning holes Nm.45, that is on key plate Nm.44, 4 bearings Nm.42 and bearing housing screws Nm.43, place over the 4 springs Nm.41, then into threaded positioning holes Nm.45 that is board into Cross-circle key plate Nm.44. Axel bolt Nm.37, is placed threw plate hole on Slide rail Nm.31, then connecting threw center hole of Nm.32, Circle-cross plate, passing threw center holes of Nm.40 Cased bearing and Nm.46 center Pivot hole. Continuing threw a washer Nm.47 then threw a Mother drawer box Nm.49, (not shown in
A Bearing grove guide Nm.35a, has been placed on to Cross-circle plate Nm.32. A Spacer Nm.33 is placed between Slide rail Nm.31 and Mother Drawer box Nm.49 (Mother drawer Nm.49 not shown in
A notch Nm.39 has been bored into Slide rail Nm.30 in order to interface with a stop latch Nm.28, Prior art.
Nm.27, Stop Spacers, being placed inside of channels of Prior art Nm.26 providing a stopping point for housing Nm.29.
Slide rail Nm.31 and 30 then slides into channels of 2nd Slide rail housing Nm.29 that is placed into the 1st Slide rail housing Nm.26 Prior art.
Slide rail Nm.31 follows Slide rail Nm.30, by sliding into Slide rail Nm.29 that slides into Slide rail housing Nm.26 completing one complete assembled unit.
Attaching inner rail Nm.31 to Cross-circle plate Nm.32, by employing two screws Nm.36 then attaching inner Slide rail Nm.30, to a Cross-circle key plate Nm.44, by employing 4 screws Nm.38.
A Cased bearing Nm.40 is placed in to center hole Nm.46 permanently bonded or screwed providing a functional pivot system to occur.
Four threaded holes Nm.45 have been bored on to Circle-cross key plate Nm.44 in order to accommodate 4 springs Nm.41 and Bearings Nm.42. Then by employing Spring and Bearing housing screws Nm.43, by placing housings over Spring Nm.41 and Bearing Nm.42 into the 4 threaded positioning holes Nm.45 on key plate Nm.44 creating a floating bearing, by the Spring pressing Bearing into smaller center hole of Housing Nm.43, providing for Spring loaded positioning points to occur.
Four positioning holes Nm.35 on Cross-circle plate Nm.32. Grove guide Nm.35a provides guidance for positioning bearing to roll from positioning point to one positioning point.
A Axel bolt Nm.37 is then placed threw center hole on Slide rail Nm.31 then threw center hole on Cross-circle plate Nm.32, then threw center hole of Cased bearing Nm.40, that is within Nm.46 center hole on Cross-circle key plate Nm.44, then threw center hole of a washer Nm.47, providing a cushion, then threw a drilled center hole on Mother drawer (not shown in
A notch Nm.39 has been bored into Slide rail Nm.30, that inter acts with Nm.28 slide stop catch that is placed on to Slide rail Nm.29, this provides for accurate stopping point for guide rail Nm.30,31 and for Cross-circle system.
Two stopper spacers Nm.27 are add to Slide rail housing Nm.26 being placed in side of channels of Slide rail housing Nm.26, providing for a accurate stopping point for Slide rail Nm.29. Slide rail Nm.30 then slides into channels of Slide rail housing Nm.29 that slides into Slide rail housing Nm.26. Slide rail Nm.31 follows Slide rail Nm.30 allowing for a slide scope effect to occur, completing one fully assembled unit.
Nm.30 is inner Drawer slide rail (short) that slides back and forth and in and out of Nm.29 Drawer slide housing. Nm.31 is all so an inner Drawer slide rail (long) that also slides in and out and back and forth of Nm.29 Drawer slide rail housing. Inner rail (short) Nm.30 is connected to Nm.44 Cross key Plate, employing Nm.38 Screws, Nm.44 Cross-circle positioning key plate that is also connected to Nm.31 inner Rail (long), by means of Nm.37 Axel bolt that provides as a pivot point for Nm.49 Mother Drawer box. Nm.48 Flange nut that threads with Nm.37 Axel bolt provides the means for attaching the entire system together as one functioning system.
Nm.40 Cased bearing provides a means, for pivoting action to operate smoothly with little friction. Nm.47 washer acts as cushion between Mother drawer Nm.49 and Nm.44 Cross-circle Key Plate. Nm.36 Screws attach Nm.32 Cross-circle Plate to Nm.31 Drawer rail. Nm.41 springs and Nm.42 floating Bearings are placed in side of Nm.43 Bearing and Spring housings. Nm.41 are the Springs that provide the means for positioning Bearings to float.
Nm.43 Spring and Bearing housing are for housing Nm.41 Springs and Nm.42 Bearings. Nm.28 stop, is a stop to provide a means to keep Nm.30 inner Slide rail from sliding out of said housing Nm.29 when Mother drawer is deployed. Nm.33 Spacer provides the space necessary for system to be functional.
Nm.49 is the upper and lower corners of Mother Drawers. Nm.50 is the top and bottom of Cabinet box container that keeps and holds Mother Drawers in there stored position.
Spacer Nm.33 and inner Slide rail Nm.31 is attached to Nm.49 Mother Drawer by employing Nm.34 screws.
Positioning holes Nm.35 that is bored on to Cross-circle plate Nm.32 that is attached to Slide rail Nm.31 by employing 2 Screws Nm.36. Axel bolt Nm.37 that connects with Flange nut Nm.48 that keep the system together and works as a pivot bolt or an Axel bolt. Nm.40 is a Cased bearing on which the system pivots upon, in order to provide for a smooth rotation of Mother Drawers. Washer Nm.47 provides spacing for Cased bearing Nm.40. to operate.
Nm.41 Springs, with Nm.43 Housings that provides a means for Nm.42 Bearings to float and perform as positioning stopping points.
Nm.38 are Screws that attaches Nm.44 Cross-circle positioning key plate to Nm.30, inner Drawer rail that is inserted, inside of Nm.29 Drawer slide housing, that slides in and out of Nm.26 Drawer slide housing. Nm.28 is a stopper to keep Nm.30 inner rail from sliding out when deployed. Nm.51 are screws that attaché's entire system to Nm.50 Cabinet box. Said components provide for a functioning system capable of pivoting a Drawer to the left or to the right or up and down for horizontal, providing opportunity for a desired display to occur.
a, & 6a, is a perspective view of two Drawer slide systems. Prior art
b and
b is a exploded detail front view of
b and
Nm.49 is Mother Drawer box that is attached to the Cross-circle system by employing Nm.48 Flange nut in combination with Nm.37 Axel bolt and Nm.40 Cased bearings. Mother drawer is also attached by Drawer slide (long) Nm.31, that is attached to Nm.32 that is Cross-circle top plate that rotates over Nm.44 Cross-circle key plate by means of Nm.37 Axel bolt allowing for a pivoting action. Cross-circle key plate carries Nm.41, 42, and 43. Spring loaded positioning Bearings that coin sides with Nm.35 positioning point grooves and Nm.35a guide groove that is bored on to Nm.32 Cross-circle top plate.
Drawer slide (short) Nm.30 that is attached to Cross-circle key plate Nm.44, slides back and forth in side of Drawer slide housing Nm.29. Drawer slide housing Nm.29 then slides back and forth in side of Drawer slide housing Nm.26.
Nm.29 is inner Slide rail housing that houses most inner Slide rails Nm.30 and Nm.31 extends to a certain point by employing stopper Nm.28 allowing for Mother drawer to just clear the Cabinet box Nm.50 so that Mother drawer can swing left or right, making it possible for the display to occur.
Nm.49aL/bR, are Mother Drawers with Child drawers in a open display position. Mother drawers and Child drawer's can employ adjustable shelving on the inside of said drawers, of which is not shown in
Nm.54L/R and Nm.55L/R are standardized latching handles and catch that secure Child drawers to Mother drawers when in the closed position. (Note that different latching systems can also be employed).
Nm.49aL/bR, are employed Mother drawers in the displayed mode. Mother drawers are connected to Cabinet box by means of employing Cross-circle system Nm.68bR/aL an assembly of Nm.32-46 that is connected to Drawer slide prior art.
Nm.51L/R Child drawers that are employed with Nm.53L/R Drawer fronts in a fully displayed mode, Child drawers are connected to Mother drawer by means of Nm.54 and Nm.55 latching mechanism and Nm.52L/R standard Drawer slides. Nm.52L/R employed standard Drawer slides
Nm.68R/La, b, c, d assemblies of Nm.32-48 are employed Cross-circle systems that are attached to Cabinet box and to Mother drawers, by interfacing with modified standard Drawer slide systems.
Latching handles Nm.54L/R, latch with latch catch Nm.55L/R, connecting Child drawers to Mother drawers in the closed position. Drawer rail Nm.31L/R is connected to Cross-circle plates Nm.32L/R and Cross-circle position key plate Nm.44 (68L/R assembly).
Mother drawer then pivots on the Cross-circle system Nm.68R/L that a lines drawers to a rail alignment position with Nm.26 slide rail mounted inside of Cabinet box. Cross-circle system aliens inner Slide rail Nm.31 to alien with Nm.26 Slide rail housing and inner Slide rail housing Nm.29, allowing alignment with Cabinet box Nm.50, thus allowing for a smooth and uninterrupted storing of Mother drawers and inner Child drawers into Cabinet box Nm.50.
Drawer rollout Display box is also provided with a towing handle Nm.56 to assist rollout Display box as a mobile unit.
The mobile display preferred embodiment consist of added trans port handles Nm.56 attached to cabinet box Nm.50 by employing attachment Pins. Tran's port handle can be made of metal, wood or plastic etc.
Stop feet Nm.58L/R are base feet that provide stability and level Cabinet box with wheels. Stop feet Nm.58L/R can be attached to Cabinet box Nm.50 by employing standard screws. Stop feet Nm.58 can be made of hard rubber, hared plastic etc.
Rollers Nm.57L/R are wheels that attach to Cabinet box Nm.50 by means of roller Pins.
Fold out Legs Nm.59L/R with Angle supports that attach to Child drawers by employing attachment Pins. Mother drawers Angle brace supports Nm.60L/R attach to Mother Drawers by means of attachment Pins. For added support Angle supports Nm.60L/R are attached to Cabinet Box Nm.50 after Mother Drawers have been deployed.
Once Child drawers are fully extended, folding collapsible legs Nm.59L/R are then employed. Folding collapsible legs Nm.59L/R, that fold out and way from said Child drawers under side. Angle supports Nm.60L/R that are attached to said Mother drawers by swinging down from Mother drawers and then latch to Cabinet box Nm.50 thus adding stability for Child drawers Nm.51 and Mother drawers Nm.49 In the display mode. Said folding collapsible legs, in combination with said Cabinet box, provides ample stability in the full display mode.
Vertical display box has the potential to display two Mother drawers at the same time while other Mother drawers are in a stored position inside of Cabinet box Nm.50 or Drawers can also be removed to be set on to other tables for added display. Mobile vertical rollout Display box is equipped with Towing handles for easy mobility to and from.
Nm.63 key plate spacer is added to fill space between Axel bolt head Nm.37 and Cased bearing Nm.40, this provides for a precise amount of pressure on to the spring loaded positioning Bearings and Ball bearing retainer Nm.61 that holds free rolling positioned Bearings, providing the system a way to function and operate smoothly. Key plate spacer Nm.63 can be made of any hard surface material such as plastic, metal, iron, steel, etc.
Spring and Bearing housing screws Nm.43 are placed over positioning Bearings Nm.42 and on to Springs Nm.41, that then slides directly threw equally spaced holes on Nm.61 Ball bearing retainer ring that holds and retains free rolling Bearings. Bearing housing then threads into Nm.62 Key plate Cross-circle. These are the additional components that make up the 2nd embodiment. All other components remain as in the base embodiment.
Nm.63 key plate spacer provides the space necessary for system to be functional, “note” that different sizes of spacers can be added in order to reduce sloppiness. Nm.63 Key plate spacer is the 2nd added component that makes up this embodiment. (‘Note’ that Nm.62 key plate has been modified from Nm.44 Key plate.) The combined attachments of said components provide a functioning system cable of pivoting a Drawer to the left or right or up and down for the horizontal Cabinet Box, in return providing an opportunity for a display to occur. All other components and actions remain as in the base embodiment.
a, & 16a, is a perspective view of a two Drawer slide systems. Prior art
b and 16b are exploded frontal views of Drawer slides interacting with Cross-circle Mechanism. Nm.43 an assembly of Spring, Bearing housing with positioning Bearings and Springs Nm.41 that are seated in Bearing and Spring housing Nm.43, that is then seated threw holes on Nm.61 Ball bearing retainer ring that attaches to Nm.62 Cross-circle key plate.
a and 16b illustrates lower system, which is the same as top half but reversed in operation from top to bottom. All other ramifications are the same as the base embodiment,
Said 2nd embodiment incorporates Nm.61 Bearing retainer ring with additional 8 Bearings or more that holds and retains free rolling stationed Bearings so that Nm.32 Cross-circle plate can rotate left or right smoothly without interruption. The four Springs and four Bearings and Bearing housings Nm.41, 42 and Nm.43 are the same of as base embodiment. 2nd embodiment adds a key plate spacer Nm.63 which provides necessary space for operation.
Key plate spacer Nm.63 can be adjusted to size in order to provide a precise pressure on to positioning Bearing points in order too function correctly without sloppiness. All other ramifications follow accordingly, as in base embodiment.
Mother drawers Nm.49 are 4 mother drawers a, b, c, d, that attach to modified Drawer slides Nm.26. Mother drawers attach to standard Drawer slides Nm.52 on its inside walls, that attach to Child drawers Nm.51a, b, c, and d, housing Child drawers in side of its self in the stored position.
Said rollout Drawers Nm.49 slide out of Cabinet Nm.65 then rotates to the left 45°, Child drawers are then deployed by sliding out and employing Nm.52 standard Drawer slides, completing a full 360° Display. To store display reverse Process.
Nm.64 Center box space, is space to incorporate a retractable stand with wheels for mobility and/or a retractable slide up and down Umbrella for overhead cover 360° Display Island can be made to display to the left or to the right.
(Note) that 2nd Child drawers, house 3rd Child drawers same as Mother drawers do with 2nd Child drawers.
Said Mother drawers Nm.49a, and b, right and left, are deployed, by employing Drawer slides Nm.26 and Cross-circle system. Mother drawers slide out of Cabinet trailer Nm.67 then rotates 45° to the left for a. and to the right for b. They then deploy Child drawers by employing standard Drawer slides Nm.52. left and right. Left Is the same as right other then right rotates to the right and left to the left.
Rear Mother drawers Nm.49d right, and Nm.49c left are deployed by employing Prior art Drawer slides Nm.26 and Cross-circle system Nm.68, Mother drawers slide out from Cabinet trailer Nm.67, then rotate 45° to the right for Nm.49,d right, and 45° left for Nm.49,c left.
Child, drawers Nm.51dR and Nm.51cL are deployed by employing standard Drawer slides Nm.52R/L, enabling Drawers to slide out.
Child drawers Nm.51b right and Nm.51c left embody and deploy two 3rd Child drawers Nm.66R and Nm.66L by employing standard Drawer slides as well, and allowing Drawers to slide in and out from Child drawers Nm.51bR/cL. In order to store display, reverse process.
Nm.69 are wheel fenders, Nm.70 Is a towing bar and latch for towing trailer.
(Note) that Display trailer can also be put onto a bed of a truck.
(Note) this is not the only arrangement that Drawers can occur for mobilization.
In broad embodiment, the present invention is a Storage and Display system of any shape or size. While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiments, methods, and examples herein. The Invention should therefore not be limited by the above described embodiments, methods, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention as claimed.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61189088 | Aug 2008 | US |
