Modular Overhead Storage

摘要

A storage system comprises a rack of multiple platforms connectable to one another in a first direction, where each of the platforms has segments that connect to one another along a direction other than the first direction, via a user-operable coupling. The platforms are preferably rectangular, and are connected at their long ends. The segments of each platform are also preferably rectangular, but they are connected along their long sides. In such embodiments, the connection between platforms is perpendicular to the length of the rack, while the connection between segments is parallel to the length of the rack. The segments of individual platforms are preferably coupled together with snap fit connections, and supported from their undersides by transverse supports, and the transverse supports are supported from their undersides by longitudinal supports via recesses on the segments. The transverse supports are preferably perpendicular to the longitudinal supports.

主权项

1. An overhead storage assembly, comprising:
a first longitudinal support beam and a second longitudinal support beam; a plurality of slats that couple to the first and second longitudinal support beams and that extend from the first longitudinal support beam to the second longitudinal support beam to provide a platform; a plurality of extendable legs that couple to the first and second longitudinal support beams for suspending the platform; and wherein each leg comprises;
an inner member having a hole sized and dimensioned to receive a locking mechanism;an outer member having a first catch and a second catch that are sized and dimensioned to receive the locking mechanism; andwherein the first catch and second catch are radially offset from one another with respect to the longitudinal axis of the outer member.