MULTI-COMPARTMENT STEP-DRAWER

摘要

A multi-pocket step-drawer is disclosed that includes a dispensing drawer and a control module. The dispensing drawer has a body comprising at least one fixed wall forming at least two open-top compartments that are arranged along an axis parallel to the front-to-back axis and a ladder fixedly coupled to the body. The ladder has a plurality of cross arms arranged along an axis parallel to the front-to-back axis. The control module includes a housing and a latching element coupled to the housing and disposed proximate to the ladder. The latching element has a first position wherein the latching element engages one of the plurality of cross-arms so as to prevent the dispensing drawer from moving toward the front and a second position wherein the latching element allows the dispensing element to move toward the front.

主权项

1. A step-drawer assembly comprising:
a plurality of step-drawers each comprising:
a dispensing drawer having a front and a front-to-back axis, the dispensing drawer comprising a body comprising at least one fixed wall forming at least two open-top compartments that are arranged along an axis parallel to the front-to-back axis and a ladder fixedly coupled to the body, the ladder comprising a plurality of cross-arms arranged along an axis parallel to the front-to-back axis; anda control module comprising a housing and a latching element coupled to the housing and disposed proximate to the ladder, the latching element having a first position wherein the latching element engages one of the plurality of cross-arms so as to prevent the dispensing drawer from moving toward the front and a second position wherein the latching element allows the dispensing element to move toward the front; and a chassis configured to accept the plurality of step-drawers.