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Storage system for supplying articles

US9492012B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateMar 18, 2011
Grant dateNov 15, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47G2029/146
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

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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