CA2797191A1 - Automatic kitchen cabinet openers - Google Patents
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- CA2797191A1 CA2797191A1 CA2797191A CA2797191A CA2797191A1 CA 2797191 A1 CA2797191 A1 CA 2797191A1 CA 2797191 A CA2797191 A CA 2797191A CA 2797191 A CA2797191 A CA 2797191A CA 2797191 A1 CA2797191 A1 CA 2797191A1
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
- A47B88/00—Drawers for tables, cabinets or like furniture; Guides for drawers
- A47B88/40—Sliding drawers; Slides or guides therefor
- A47B88/453—Actuated drawers
- A47B88/46—Actuated drawers operated by mechanically-stored energy, e.g. by springs
- A47B88/467—Actuated drawers operated by mechanically-stored energy, e.g. by springs self-closing
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
- E05F—DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
- E05F15/00—Power-operated mechanisms for wings
- E05F15/60—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators
- E05F15/603—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors
- E05F15/611—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings
- E05F15/614—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by meshing gear wheels, one of which being mounted at the wing pivot axis; operated by a motor acting directly on the wing pivot axis
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
- E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
- E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
- E05Y2900/20—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for furniture, e.g. cabinets
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Abstract
Automatic Kitchen Cabinet openers are included 2 mechanisms. One mechanism is designed for swing door (Figure 1). Another one is designed for sliding drawers (Figure 2).
On Swing door mechanism, a rotational motion is generated by a servo motor (bi-directional) to open/ close door. On sliding mechanism, rotational motion of a geared motor will be converted to translational motion to slide the drawer in or out. These motors are controlled by a microcontroller as one system or individual unit with IR motion sensors integration or remotely via Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth or voice control. The mechanisms are operated by 6V/ 12V
DC battery/
adapter
On Swing door mechanism, a rotational motion is generated by a servo motor (bi-directional) to open/ close door. On sliding mechanism, rotational motion of a geared motor will be converted to translational motion to slide the drawer in or out. These motors are controlled by a microcontroller as one system or individual unit with IR motion sensors integration or remotely via Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth or voice control. The mechanisms are operated by 6V/ 12V
DC battery/
adapter
Description
Design description:
The main purpose of these devices is to open/close the door/drawer automatically by actuators. In figure 1, the mechanism is used to open swing doors which is ideally used for kitchen cabinet doors. In figure 2, the sliding mechanism is ideally used for kitchen cabinet drawers. However, both mechanisms could be used on similar application such as dresser drawers, etc. Each of the mechanism has one motor 6V/ 12V to generate the force.
Operation:
Automatic mechanism can be triggered by switch or motion sensors. In figure 1, a retractable key is mounted on the servo, once an open command is received, servo will turn 180 degree and push the lever on its way by this key to open the door. Vice versa, when servo turns opposite direction, it made the door close. The key is retractable by a spring inside. (Additional drawing is attached) In figure 2, the whole mechanism is mounted underneath the drawer; the rotatable anchor mechanism is permanently attached to drawer. The hook is mounted on the belt drive which is driven by 6/12V motor. Once receives an open command, motor will drive the hook forward, it will wrap the anchor on its way to pull the drawer open. At the destination, the flip gear (behind the anchor) will hit a stop bar and turns to make the hook release the anchor then stop.
Vice versa, when the motor turns opposite direction, it brings the drawer in.
(Additional drawing is attached) Description of fees:
$200 filing fee is paid for small entity as an individual.
Automatic Kitchen cabinet openers (Door and Drawer) Designer: Nam Huynh Patent Applicant: Nam Huynh Address: 42 Dean Ave, Sudbury, Ontario, P3C 3B9 Email: huynhaSfygmail.com Plit:77,40*.
, , Figure 1: Swing Door iissm Offrn .................................................. =
Figure 2: Slide Drawer
The main purpose of these devices is to open/close the door/drawer automatically by actuators. In figure 1, the mechanism is used to open swing doors which is ideally used for kitchen cabinet doors. In figure 2, the sliding mechanism is ideally used for kitchen cabinet drawers. However, both mechanisms could be used on similar application such as dresser drawers, etc. Each of the mechanism has one motor 6V/ 12V to generate the force.
Operation:
Automatic mechanism can be triggered by switch or motion sensors. In figure 1, a retractable key is mounted on the servo, once an open command is received, servo will turn 180 degree and push the lever on its way by this key to open the door. Vice versa, when servo turns opposite direction, it made the door close. The key is retractable by a spring inside. (Additional drawing is attached) In figure 2, the whole mechanism is mounted underneath the drawer; the rotatable anchor mechanism is permanently attached to drawer. The hook is mounted on the belt drive which is driven by 6/12V motor. Once receives an open command, motor will drive the hook forward, it will wrap the anchor on its way to pull the drawer open. At the destination, the flip gear (behind the anchor) will hit a stop bar and turns to make the hook release the anchor then stop.
Vice versa, when the motor turns opposite direction, it brings the drawer in.
(Additional drawing is attached) Description of fees:
$200 filing fee is paid for small entity as an individual.
Automatic Kitchen cabinet openers (Door and Drawer) Designer: Nam Huynh Patent Applicant: Nam Huynh Address: 42 Dean Ave, Sudbury, Ontario, P3C 3B9 Email: huynhaSfygmail.com Plit:77,40*.
, , Figure 1: Swing Door iissm Offrn .................................................. =
Figure 2: Slide Drawer
Claims (5)
- Automatic Kitchen Cabinet openers are included 2 mechanisms. One mechanism is designed for swing door (Figure 1). Another one is designed for sliding drawers (Figure 2).
On Swing door mechanism, a rotational motion is generated by a servo motor (bi-directional) to open/ close door. On sliding mechanism, rotational motion of a geared motor will be converted to translational motion to slide the drawer in or out. These motors are controlled by a microcontroller as one system or individual unit with IR motion sensors integration or remotely via Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth or voice control. The mechanisms are operated by 6V/ 12V
DC battery/
adapter - 2. Automatic kitchen cabinet openers as claimed in claim 1 wherein the opening actuator is a 4V - 9V DC electronic servo motor for Swing Door Mechanism and 6-24V DC geared motor on Slide drawer Mechanism
- 3. Automatic kitchen cabinet openers as claimed in claim 1 wherein the motor actuators can be grouped into one system to be controlled by a microcontroller with IR
motion sensors or by voice control, Human Machine Interface, staples, Ipad, Ipod, or other smart phone devices etc. - 4. Automatic kitchen cabinet openers as claimed in claim 1 wherein the motor actuators can be separated into sub-assemblies with individual microcontroller boards and infrared motion sensors
- 5. Automatic kitchen cabinet openers are designed to be the add-on mechanisms to existing home kitchen cabinets/ drawers (or manufactory integrated) to offer hand free option.
With these mechanisms, the doors/ drawers can be manually or automatically operated.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA2797191A CA2797191A1 (en) | 2012-11-22 | 2012-11-22 | Automatic kitchen cabinet openers |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA2797191A CA2797191A1 (en) | 2012-11-22 | 2012-11-22 | Automatic kitchen cabinet openers |
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Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN107334293A (en) * | 2017-03-14 | 2017-11-10 | 宁波方太厨具有限公司 | One kind is semi-automatic to open drawer mechanism |
| US10669768B2 (en) | 2018-09-28 | 2020-06-02 | Toyota Research Institute, Inc. | Robotic power delivery |
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2012
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Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN107334293A (en) * | 2017-03-14 | 2017-11-10 | 宁波方太厨具有限公司 | One kind is semi-automatic to open drawer mechanism |
| US10669768B2 (en) | 2018-09-28 | 2020-06-02 | Toyota Research Institute, Inc. | Robotic power delivery |
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