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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 19, 2018
Filed:
Aug. 30, 2016
Unex Manufacturing, Inc., Lakewood, NJ (US);
Mark F. Neuwirth, Manasquan, NJ (US);
David J. Burke, Brick, NJ (US);
UNEX MANUFACTURING, INC., Lakewood, NJ (US);
Abstract
A storage system has retractable cells used for with storing and transporting articles in totes. A plurality of spaced apart shelves extends transversely between left and right flexible vertical panels. Left and right hangers extend upward from a distal end attached to a shelf to a proximal end at a structural support. A plurality of guide members are attached to the vertical panels, juxtaposed with the shelves. Each guide member slidingly engages a hanger. Means is provided for pulling the left and right hangers upward to raise the shelves upward. The hangers can be secured either to the support or to a shelf above. The left and right panels will fold inwardly between the shelves. The space beneath the shelves will increase to receive an article larger than a tote.