Device storage cabinet
View Patent ↗In one example, a cabinet is described for storing at least one electronic device. The cabinet includes a frame, a power supply system for charging the at least one device, and a shelving assembly. The shelving assembly can include a stationary member engaged to the frame, and a pivoting member engaged to the stationary member. The pivoting member can be adapted to hold the at least one device.
1. A cabinet for storing a plurality electronic devices, the cabinet comprising:
a frame;
a power supply system for charging the plurality of devices; and
a plurality of shelving assemblies, each shelving assembly including:
a stationary member engaged to the frame, the stationary member having a forward portion;
a damper assembly coupled to the stationary member, wherein the damper assembly includes a gear;
a pivoting member engaged to the stationary member, the pivoting member adapted to hold at least one electronic device, the pivoting member including a front face;
a pivot axis proximate the front face and the forward portion, wherein the pivoting member is configured to pivot about the pivot axis; and
an arcuate gear track coupled to the pivoting member and engaging the gear.
2. The cabinet of claim 1 , wherein the pivoting member has a retracted position and a loading position.
3. The cabinet of claim 1 , wherein the pivoting member is adapted to hold a plurality of electronic devices.
4. The cabinet of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of the shelving assemblies includes a retraction member connected to the pivoting member.
5. The cabinet of claim 4 , wherein the retraction member, is configured to retract the at least one shelving assembly without user intervention.
6. The cabinet of claim 4 , wherein the retraction member is connected to the pivoting member at one of a rear portion of the pivoting member or a front portion of the pivoting member.
7. The cabinet of claim 1 , wherein the damper assembly further comprises a delay timer configured to delay a retraction of the pivoting member.
8. The cabinet of claim 1 , further comprising a display.
9. The cabinet of claim 1 , further comprising a connection to a network.
10. The cabinet of claim 9 , wherein the network connection includes a wireless connection.
11. The cabinet of claim 1 , further comprising a docking station disposed in the pivoting member.
12. The cabinet of claim 1 , wherein the frame defines a front compartment that is configured to house at least one component of the power supply system.
13. An apparatus for storing at least one electronic article, the apparatus comprising:
a frame;
a power supply system for charging the at least one electronic article;
a network connection configured to connect the at least one electronic article to a network;
a stationary member connected to the frame, the stationary member having a forward portion;
a pivoting member connected to the stationary member, the pivoting member adapted to hold the at least one electronic article, the pivoting member including a front face; wherein the pivoting member is configured to pivot about a pivot axis proximate the front face and the forward portion;
a retraction member engaged to the pivoting member, wherein the retraction member includes a spring;
and
a damper assembly engaged with at least one of the pivoting member and the stationary member, wherein the damper assembly includes a damper and a damper gear track; wherein the pivoting member has a retracted position and a loading position, and wherein the retracted position is a substantially vertical position and the loading position is an angled position.
14. The apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the angle of the angled position is substantially between 15 and 65 degrees.
15. An apparatus for storing a plurality of electronic articles, the apparatus comprising:
means for charging the plurality of electronic articles,
an enclosure having a plurality of storage shelves, each shelf including a stationary member having a forward portion, and a pivoting member engaged to the stationary member, the pivoting member including a front face, the pivoting member configured to move from a retracted position to a loading position and defining at least one space to store at least one electronic article, wherein the pivoting member is configured to pivot about a pivot axis proximate the front face and the forward portion;
each shelf including a damper assembly engaged with at least one of the pivoting member and stationary member, wherein the damper assembly includes a damper gear and an arcuate gear track; and
means for automatically retracting the pivoting member to a retracted position.
16. The apparatus of claim 15 , wherein the means for retraction includes a retraction member connected to the pivoting member.