Cabinet storage unit with rotating carousel shelf system

摘要

A chain-driven rotating shelf carousel formed by a plurality of pivoting shelves rotating within a continuous track disposed vertically within an upright cabinet storage unit is provided. Each shelf is attached to a chassis with leading and trailing arms terminating in cams positioned in the track which are driven by a series of sprockets. The shelves include engagement channels that enclose corresponding projections when the shelf moves into an access position generally aligned with an exterior door, such that when the exterior door is opened, the shelf can be accessed by a user.

主权项

1. A rotating carousel shelf system comprising:
a support track bifurcating into inner and outer routes at opposing longitudinal ends and positioned within a storage unit, a plurality of shelf chassis each defining a leading arm, a trailing arm, and at least one linking arm, the leading and trailing arms each attached to wheels positioned within the support track, a plurality of sprockets mounted to the storage unit and in rotational communication via a continuous chain, the at least one linking arm pivotably attached to the chain, and a plurality of shelf units pivotably affixed to different ones of the shelf chassis, such that each shelf unit maintains a generally horizontal position regardless of the shelf position on the support track, and a door housing with a catch door positioned within the storage unit, the catch door configured to engage one of the plurality of shelf units.