US3597034A
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Storage system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-07-14
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Granted: 1971-08-03
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Expires: 1989-07-14
Abstract
Abstract A storage system comprises a series of storage modules movable relative to one another to provide selectively an aisle space therebetween. The modules are selectively power driven through a drive bar that underlies the modules and is movable in opposite directions from a neutral position through a stroke sufficient to form the desired aisle after which a control circuit for the system automatically restores the drive bar to its neutral position.
Inventors
- 👤 Justin J Wetzler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:07
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B53/00; A47B53/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A storage system comprising a series of storage modules, said modules being juxtaposed with access space between two adjacent modules and with access space between other adjacent modules being closed, means mountinG at least one of said modules for movement to open an access space between it and an adjacent module and close said first-mentioned access space, driving means engageable with said movable module, said driving means being movable from a neutral position in a direction toward the firstmentioned space and through a stroke sufficient to open said last-mentioned access space, and means operable in response to disengagement of said driving means with said movable module for returning said driving means to its neutral position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A storage system comprising a series of storage modules, said modules being juxtaposed with access space between two adjacent modules and with access space between other adjacent modules being closed, means mountinG at least one of said modules for movement to open an access space between it and an adjacent module and close said first-mentioned access space, driving means engageable with said movable module, said driving means being movable from a neutral position in a direction toward the firstmentioned space and through a stroke sufficient to open said last-mentioned access space, and means operable in response to disengagement of said driving means with said movable module for returning said driving means to its neutral position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A storage system according to claim 1 in which said driving means is operable to shift in opposite directions from its neutral position, and the stroke of said driving means from its neutral position is substantially the extent of said second-mentioned access space.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
102 words
A storage system according to claim 1 in which the driving means comprises a member movable through a predetermined path, means for actuating the member including an electrical control circuit, means on each movable module for coupling that module to said member and for initiating the operation of said actuating means to move the driving means and coupled module through the stroke of said driving means and means in said control circuit operable upon disengagement of the coupling means with the member for automatically effecting the operation of said actuating means to return said member through said path to its neutral position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
94 words
A storage system comprising a series of storage modules, means mounting said storage modules for movement along a common path, driving means for moving selected ones of the storage modules, and means for operating the driving means to move the same from a normally stationary neutral position through a predetermined stroke, said operating means including means for moving the driving means in the direction opposite to its stroke and relative to said selected ones of the storage modules for returning the driving means to its neutral position in response to completion of said stroke.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
94 words
A storage system comprising a series of storage modules, means mounting said storage modules for movement along a common path, driving means for moving selected ones of the storage modules, and means for operating the driving means to move the same from a normally stationary neutral position through a predetermined stroke, said operating means including means for moving the driving means in the direction opposite to its stroke and relative to said selected ones of the storage modules for returning the driving means to its neutral position in response to completion of said stroke.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
A storage system according to claim 4 including means for releasably coupling one of said selected ones of the modules to said driving means and at substantially the same time activating said operating means, and means operable on release of said coupling for automatically activating said means for moving the driving means in said opposite direction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
53 words
A storage system according to claim 5 in which said driving means is operable to form an access space between two modules, and said driving means comprises a bar that reciprocates along a straight path from the neutral position through a stroke that is substantially equal to the width of said access space.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
A storage system according to claim 6 in which said means for operating the driving means includes a chain attached to one region only of said bar, and said bar is pushed and pulled by said chain at said region to move said bar in opposite directions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
A storage system according to claim 4 in which said means for operating the driving means includes a chain that pushes the driving means in one direction and pulls the driving means in the opposite direction.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-02 | 1975-02-01 | 1975-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-02 | 1979-02-01 | 1979-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-02 | 1983-02-01 | 1983-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |