STORAGE SYSTEM WITH RETRACTABLE CELLS

摘要

A storage system has retractable cells used for with storing and transporting articles in totes. A plurality of spaced apart shelves extends transversely between left and right flexible vertical panels. Left and right hangers extend upward from a distal end attached to a shelf to a proximal end at a structural support. A plurality of guide members are attached to the vertical panels, juxtaposed with the shelves. Each guide member slidingly engages a hanger. Means is provided for pulling the left and right hangers upward to raise the shelves upward. The hangers can be secured either to the support or to a shelf above. The left and right panels will fold inwardly between the shelves. The space beneath the shelves will increase to receive an article larger than a tote.

主权项

1. A storage system with retractable cells, for storing and transporting articles, the storage system comprising:
a structural support; and at least one cell array, each cell array including:
right and left opposed flexible vertical panels, each panel being attached at an upper end to the structural support and depending from the structural support, each panel extending downward to a lower end;a plurality of shelves extending transversely between the right and left vertical panels, the shelves being spaced apart vertically by a predetermined space;left and right hangers, each hanger being attached at a distal end to the respective left and right panel lower end;at least one right and one left engaging member attached to the right and left panels respectively, adjacent at least one of the plurality of shelves, and adapted for engaging the right and left hangers, respectively, so as to guide or attach the hangers to the panels; wherein
the plurality of shelves is adapted to be raised upward into a raised position, for increasing space beneath the shelves, so as to receive an article beneath the shelves larger than the predetermined space;the plurality of shelves is adapted to be lowered downward; andthe right and left vertical panels are adapted to fold inward between adjacent shelves, thereby allowing the shelves to be raised and lowered; andsecuring means for securing the shelves in the raised position with the hangers.