A cover for a support beam in a storage system includes a plate; an abutment portion extending upwards from the plate; and a guide projection formed on the upper surface of the plate and extending at an angle to the abutment portion. The plate further includes at least one positioning projection formed in a side of the plate and extending along the guide projection.
A support component for a storage cabinet includes an elongate bar; and a resilient leg formed in the upper surface of the bar and extending between two opposite sides of the bar. The resilient leg includes an engagement protrusion.
A method of configuring a storage system includes the steps of: sending a command to one or more units in the electronic system to enter into an address setting mode; generating a signal for a user to identify units that have entered the address setting mode; and setting up an address for a unit based on an input received from the user.
G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles
G07F 17/12 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services for means for safe-keeping of property, left temporarily, e.g. by fastening the property comprising lockable containers, e.g. for accepting clothes to be cleaned
H04L 61/5046 - Resolving address allocation conflictsTesting of addresses
A shelf system (1) comprises: a frame (5) for forming at least one shelf (70), and a plurality of primary and secondary rails (40, 50). The frame comprises a plurality of mounting portions (20, 30), to each of which at least one of a primary rail (40) and a secondary rail (50) is removably mountable to form lanes of different widths. Each lane includes a primary rail on one side and a secondary rail on the other side for supporting and guiding at least one item (60) in the lane, and the primary rails each comprise at least one sensor (700) for sensing the item (60) in the lane.
A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
A47F 10/02 - Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for for self-service type systems, e.g. supermarkets
The present invention discloses a method of configuring a storage system comprising the steps of: sending a command to one or more units in the electronic system to enter into an address setting mode; generating a signal for a user to identify units that have entered the address setting mode; and setting up an address for a unit based on an input received from the user.
The present invention discloses a storage system comprising a plurality of drawers of different sizes, wherein a front of each drawer has at least one tab including a drawer handle and an indication means adjacent the drawer handle; the spacing between the drawer handle and the indication means is same on all drawers; and the tab including the drawer handle and the indication means is provided at the same location on all the drawers.
The present invention discloses a cover for a support beam in a storage system comprising a plate; an abutment portion extending upwards from the plate; and a guide projection formed on the upper surface of the plate and extending at an angle to the abutment portion, wherein the plate further comprises at least one positioning projection formed in a side of the plate and extending along the guide projection.
The present invention discloses a support component (104) for a storage cabinet (100), the support component comprising an elongate bar (301); and a resilient leg (302) formed in the upper surface of the bar and extending between two opposite sides of the bar, wherein the resilient leg comprises an engagement protrusion (303).
A47B 88/40 - Sliding drawersSlides or guides therefor
A47B 88/43 - Fastening devices for slides or guides at cabinet side
A47B 88/483 - Sliding drawersSlides or guides therefor with single extensible guides or parts
G07F 11/60 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the storage containers or supports being rectilinearly movable
The present invention discloses a panel (101) for a storage system (1), the panel (101) comprising a socket (213) configured to hold a plug (209); a lever (210) pivotally mounted on the panel (101) adjacent the socket (213), wherein the lever (210) is configured to at least partially cover the plug (209) when the lever (210) is moved from a first position to a second position, and the lever (210) comprises a projection (404) formed part way along the length of the lever (210) and extending outwards in the direction of pivoting.
A drawer (100) comprising at least one receptacle (103) open at the top of the drawer; a drawer information means extending in a depth direction of the drawer, wherein the drawer information means comprises a series of projections (108) moulded into the drawer. The drawer also comprises guiding slots (104) for holding an insert (400) having a plate (401); and a pair of legs (404a, 404b) formed in the body of the plate and extending longitudinally upwards along the sides of the plate.
A shelf system (1) comprises: a frame (5) for forming at least one shelf (70), and a plurality of primary and secondary rails (40, 50). The frame comprises a plurality of mounting portions (20, 30), to each of which at least one of a primary rail (40) and a secondary rail (50) is removably mountable to form lanes of different widths. Each lane includes a primary rail on one side and a secondary rail on the other side for supporting and guiding at least one item (60) in the lane, and the primary rails each comprise at least one sensor (700) for sensing the item (60) in the lane.
A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
A47F 10/02 - Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for for self-service type systems, e.g. supermarkets
A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
A storage system comprising: a cartridge, said cartridge including an upright having mounted to one side a plurality of guide blocks; a plurality of first drawer information means for providing information on at least one of position and movement of respective drawers; and a plurality of latch mechanisms, said system further comprising a plurality of drawers, each said drawer including: guide block engaging means extending in a depth direction of the drawer and mounting a first side of the drawer adjacent a respective guide block; second drawer information means disposed adjacent the first drawer information means; and at least one stop on the first side of the drawer for engaging with a said latch mechanism, wherein the latch mechanisms are electronically controllable, whereby access to the drawers can be controlled.
A47B 88/497 - Sliding drawersSlides or guides therefor with other guiding mechanisms, e.g. scissor mechanisms
A47B 88/969 - Drawers having means for organising or sorting the content
A47G 29/14 - Deposit receptacles for food, e.g. breakfast, milkSimilar receptacles for large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles
A storage system comprising: a cartridge, said cartridge including an upright having mounted to one side a plurality of guide blocks; a plurality of first drawer information means for providing information on at least one of position and movement of respective drawers; and a plurality of latch mechanisms, said system further comprising a plurality of drawers, each said drawer including: guide block engaging means extending in a depth direction of the drawer and mounting a first side of the drawer adjacent a respective guide block; second drawer information means disposed adjacent the first drawer information means; and at least one stop on the first side of the drawer for engaging with a said latch mechanism, wherein the latch mechanisms are electronically controllable, whereby access to the drawers can be controlled.
A storage system comprising: a cartridge, said cartridge including an upright having mounted to one side a plurality of guide blocks; a plurality of first drawer information means for providing information on at least one of position and movement of respective drawers; and a plurality of latch mechanisms, said system further comprising a plurality of drawers, each said drawer including: guide block engaging means extending in a depth direction of the drawer and mounting a first side of the drawer adjacent a respective guide block; second drawer information means disposed adjacent the first drawer information means; and at least one stop on the first side of the drawer for engaging with a said latch mechanism, wherein the latch mechanisms are electronically controllable, whereby access to the drawers can be controlled.
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