US20120145659A1 - Horizontal Storage System - Google Patents
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- the present invention is directed to overhead storage products that utilize unused ceiling space to create additional storage in homes. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a modular overhead storage system having a horizontal bike/package lift and motorized lift system that utilizes a plurality of C-mount support bracket members for supporting the side rails of a rack member.
- an overhead storage system comprising an overhead rack system, a motorized lift system and a horizontal storage system.
- the overhead rack system has a plurality of rack mounting tracks configured for securing the overhead rack system to the ceiling joists of a structure.
- the rack system also includes a rack member having a first side rail platform and a second side rail platform. The first and second side rail platforms are coupled together by a plurality of rail connectors to form a substantially rectangular frame member.
- the substantially rectangular frame member has a channel running along its perimeter that is configured to receive and support a drop-in grid assembly that is for supporting items to be stored thereon.
- the rack system further includes a plurality of support bracket members coupled to the plurality of mounting tracks, configured to attach to the rack member.
- the horizontal storage system is comprised of a storage system mounting track, a plurality of upper beam members, a plurality of lower beam members and a base channel assembly.
- the storage system mounting track is configured for securing the overhead rack system to the overhead rack system.
- the plurality of upper beam members is secured to the storage system mounting track.
- the plurality of lower beam members is pivotally connected to the plurality of upper beam members using a cam and channel assembly and spring-assist lift system.
- the base channel assembly is coupled to the plurality of lower beam members for supporting items when moving the horizontal storage system between a substantially vertical loading position and a substantially horizontal storing position.
- the motorized lift system has a lift platform, a motor and winch assembly and a track rail.
- the lift platform is configured to receive an item to be stored on the rack member of the overhead rack system.
- the lift platform also has a stabilizer edge for engaging the side rail platforms of the rack member.
- the motor and winch assembly has a plurality of truck wheels and a cable disposed therein. The cable is coupled to the lift platform.
- the motor and winch assembly is operable to move the lift platform between a loading position and an unloading position adjacent the rack member of the overhead rack system.
- the tack rail is mounted adjacent the rack member of the overhead rack system and configured to receive the truck wheels of the motor and winch assembly.
- the track rail is configured to provide a guide for moving the lift platform along the length of one side of the substantially rectangular frame member.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of an overhead rack system
- FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a support bracket member
- FIG. 2 is a front view showing certain elements of the embodiment of an overhead rack system illustrated in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a side view showing certain elements of the embodiment of an overhead rack system illustrated in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3A is a perspective view of the combination of a support bracket member and a lower extension assembly
- FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the embodiment of an overhead rack system illustrated in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a horizontal bike storage system
- FIG. 6 is a front view showing certain elements of the embodiment of a horizontal bike storage system illustrated in FIG. 5 ;
- FIG. 7 is a side view showing certain elements of the embodiment of a horizontal bike storage system illustrated in FIG. 5 ;
- FIG. 8 is a top view of the embodiment of a horizontal bike storage system illustrated in FIG. 5 ;
- FIG. 9 illustrates a horizontal bike storage system in a substantially vertical loading position with a bicycle loaded thereon
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a horizontal bike storage system
- FIG. 11 is a front view showing certain elements of the embodiment of a horizontal package storage system illustrated in FIG. 10 ;
- FIG. 12 is a side view showing certain elements of the embodiment of a horizontal package storage system illustrated in FIG. 10 ;
- FIG. 13 is a top view of the embodiment of a horizontal package storage system illustrated in FIG. 10 ;
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a motorized lift system
- FIG. 15 is a front view showing certain elements of the embodiment of a motorized lift system illustrated in FIG. 14 ;
- FIG. 16 is a side view showing certain elements of the embodiment of a motorized lift system illustrated in FIG. 14 ;
- FIG. 17 is a top view of the embodiment of a motorized lift system illustrated in FIG. 14 ;
- FIG. 18 illustrates a motorized lift system in an unloading position with an overhead rack system
- FIG. 19 illustrates an alternate embodiment of an overhead rack system with the C-mount support bracket members on one side mounted to the wall studs.
- references throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” or “one example” or “an example” means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment may be included, if desired, in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, it should be appreciated that two or more references to “an embodiment” or “one embodiment” or “an alternative embodiment” or “one example” or “an example” in various portions of this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures or characteristics may be combined as desired in one or more embodiments of the invention. It will also be understood that when an element is referred to as being “connected” or “coupled” to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly connected” or “directly coupled” to another element, there are no intervening elements present.
- FIG. 1 illustrates one embodiment of an overhead rack system 100 .
- Overhead rack system 100 is constructed to be mounted to the ceiling of a garage for storing items in an organized manner off the floor. Overhead rack system 100 provides a way to maximize a home's available storage space.
- Rack system 100 is designed to make use of a garage's previously unused ceiling space, allowing home owners to store their items overhead and out of the way.
- the system is ideally configured for storing large or heavy items that otherwise can quickly fill a garage's available space.
- Plastic storage bins, or boxes that could quickly clutter available garage floor space fit perfectly on overhead rack 100 , helping to maximize available space.
- overhead rack system 100 is generally comprised of four rack mounting tracks 105 , 110 , 115 , 120 and a rack member 103 .
- Rack mounting tracks 105 , 110 , 115 , 120 are further comprised of ceiling mount 135 , 150 , 165 , 180 coupled to upper bracket members 125 , 140 , 155 , 170 respectively.
- Ceiling mounts 135 , 150 , 165 , 180 are adapted to be mounted to the ceiling of a garage, and shall be manufactured of a material strong enough to support the weight of the rack and the items that will be stored thereon.
- Lower extension assembly 130 , 145 , 160 , 175 are disposed within the interior of upper bracket members 125 , 140 , 155 , 170 so as to create a telescoping mounting track 105 , 110 , 115 , 120 , thereby adjusting the location of the rack member relative to the ceiling mounts 135 , 150 , 165 , 180 .
- Rack member 103 comprises a first side rail platform 190 coupled to a second side rail platform 195 using a plurality of rail connectors 101 , 102 .
- the rack member 103 is configured to support any number of differing sized items utilizing one or more drop-in grid assembly 111 , 112 .
- the strength of the connection formed by rail connectors 101 , 102 provides the means to allow the rack member 103 to be shipped in a smaller container, since a single side rail member running the length of the first an second side rail platform would be twice as long as shipping them separate and connecting them together using the firs rail connector 101 and second rail connector 102 .
- FIG. 1A illustrates C-mount support bracket member 188 in greater detail.
- Support bracket member 188 is generally comprised of a wall and rail bracket 123 , a rack member support mount 121 coupled to a tab member 124 and a lower extension assembly mount 122 .
- C-mount support bracket member 188 is adapted to support the weight of 1 ⁇ 4 of the maximum weight intended to be stored on rack member 103 .
- FIG. 19 illustrates an alternate embodiment of an overhead rack system 500 with a plurality of C-mount support bracket members 501 , 502 , 503 , 504 on one side mounted to the wall studs.
- the support bracket member 188 is coupled to the lower extension assembly 175 using a nut and bolt assembly 127 .
- any mounting means may be used without departing from the intended scope and spirit of the present invention.
- the side rail of first side rail platform 190 would be inserted into the upper U-shaped area of the wall and rail bracket 123 .
- the rack member 103 and more specifically the rail member of the first side rail platform 190 , is supported by the combination of the rack member support mount 121 and tab member 124 .
- FIG. 19 illustrates an alternate embodiment of an overhead rack system 500 with a plurality of C-mount support bracket members 501 , 502 , 503 , 504 on one side mounted to the wall studs.
- This wall mounted overhead garage rack 500 is a variation of overhead rack system 100 , but can hold more weight and can be mounted to a combination of ceiling and walls.
- FIGS. 2 and 3 further illustrate a side and front view of the overhead rack system 100 .
- FIG. 2 shows a front view of two mounting track members 110 , 120 .
- Mounting track members 110 is comprised of a ceiling mount 150 connected to an upper bracket member 140 , which serves as one of the four mounting foundations for the rack system 100 .
- ceiling mount 150 is coupled to the upper bracket member 140 using a mounting track U-bend 151 that is attached to the ceiling mount 150 and welded to the upper bracket member 140 .
- mounting track U-bend 151 that is attached to the ceiling mount 150 and welded to the upper bracket member 140 .
- Lower extension assembly 145 is configured to fit within the interior of upper bracket member 140 so as to create a telescoping mounting track member 110 .
- lower extension assembly 145 and upper bracket member 140 are constructed of square tubing with a plurality of holes configured to receive a plurality of bolt assemblies (not shown).
- the square tubing of the upper bracket member 140 is sized to be slightly larger in diameter than the square tubing of the lower extension assembly 145 so that the lower extension assembly 145 fits within the upper bracket member 140 and is configured to move relative thereto in a telescoping manner.
- the telescoping relationship between the upper bracket member 140 of fixed mounting track member 110 relative to the lower extension assembly 145 allows a user to adjust the distance between the ceiling and the second side rail platform 195 of rack member 103 .
- the bolt assemblies are mounted through matching holes in each, so as to secure the lower extension assembly 145 to the upper bracket member 140 in a user chosen position and thus form a single, rigid mounting track member 110 from the multi-piece construction of parts.
- a similar construction is contemplated for mounting track 105 , which is also coupled to the second side rail platform 195 of rack member 103 .
- mounting track member 120 is comprised of a ceiling mount 180 connected to an upper bracket member 170 , which also serves as one of four mounting foundations for the rack system 100 .
- ceiling mount 180 is coupled to the upper bracket member 170 using a mounting track U-bend 152 that is attached to the ceiling mount 180 and welded to the upper bracket member 170 .
- mounting track U-bend 152 that is attached to the ceiling mount 180 and welded to the upper bracket member 170 .
- Lower extension assembly 175 is configured to fit within the interior of upper bracket member 170 so as to create a telescoping mounting track member 120 .
- lower extension assembly 175 and upper bracket member 170 are constructed of square tubing with a plurality of holes configured to receive a plurality of bolt assemblies (not shown).
- the square tubing of the upper bracket member 170 is sized to be slightly larger in diameter than the square tubing of the lower extension assembly 175 so that the lower extension assembly 175 fits within the upper bracket member 170 and is configured to move relative thereto in a telescoping manner.
- the telescoping relationship between the upper bracket member 170 of fixed mounting track member 120 relative to the lower extension assembly 175 allows a user to adjust the distance between the ceiling and the first side rail platform 190 of rack member 103 .
- the bolt assemblies are mounted through matching holes in each, so as to secure the lower extension assembly 145 to the upper bracket member 140 in a user chosen position and thus form a single, rigid mounting track member 110 from the multi-piece construction of parts.
- a similar construction is contemplated for mounting track 115 , which is also coupled to the first side rail platform 190 of rack member 103 .
- FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of one particular example of a plurality of telescoping mounting track members 115 , 120 supporting the first side rail platform 190 of rack member 103 utilizing a plurality of support bracket members 185 , 188 .
- the mounting relationship between the support bracket members 185 , 188 and the first side rail platform 190 of rack member 103 is shown.
- the rack member 103 and more specifically the rail member of the first side rail platform 190 , is supported by the combination of the rack member support mounts and tab members (not shown) of support bracket members 185 , 188 .
- the rail member of the first side rail platform 190 is coupled to the rack member support mounts and tab members of support bracket members 185 , 188 using a bolt assembly.
- FIG. 3A illustrates the combination support bracket member 185 and lower extension assembly 160 in greater detail.
- FIG. 4 shows the underside of the rack member 103 .
- a plurality of grid stiffeners 196 , 197 are used to give support and strength to the rack member 103 .
- Grid stiffeners 196 , 197 provide both additional structure to the first side rail platform 190 and second side rail platform 195 for purposes of strengthening each as well as support for items placed on drop in grid members 111 , 112 so that the grid members do not sag and become detached from the first and second side rail platforms.
- FIGS. 5-9 illustrate one embodiment of a horizontal bike storage system 200 that may be used in connection with the overhead rack system 100 illustrated and described with respect to FIGS. 1-4 .
- the horizontal bike storage system 200 is constructed using 14 gage powder coated steel, can handle bikes from 1′ to 6′ up to 150 pounds, and can be mounted to the garage ceiling taking up little garage ceiling storage space.
- the horizontal bike storage system 200 of the present invention is intended to be a ceiling mounted bike rack that uses a spring-assist lift system to store a bike horizontally, which is in contrast to similar bike racks that store the bike vertically, allowing for little or no room to walk underneath the bike, and causing the garage to be difficult to navigate. Since the horizontal bike storage system 200 is so compact, it can also easily be used as a bike storage accessory mounted under overhead rack system 100 .
- the horizontal bike storage system 200 folds a bike flat against the ceiling or bottom of overhead rack system 100 , and, in the illustrated embodiment, occupies approximately 20-26 inches of hanging ceiling space. Furthermore, the spring-assist lift system ensures that the user will easily be able to fold a bike to the ceiling, making this bike storage system extremely compact and easy to use.
- the horizontal bike storage system 200 is ideal for low profile ceilings, as it keeps the bike folded flat to the ceiling. Such an arrangement allows for more garage clearance, and utilizes un-used garage ceiling space.
- horizontal bike storage system 200 is generally comprised of a storage system mounting track 215 , a plurality of upper beam members 210 , 211 pivotally connected to a plurality of lower beam members 205 , 206 that are each connected to a bike lift channel assembly 220 .
- the tires of the bike are placed into the bike lift channel assembly 220 and the frame of the bike would be secured to lower beam members 205 , 206 prior to moving the horizontal bike storage system 200 from a substantially vertical loading position to a substantially horizontal storage position.
- FIG. 9 illustrates a horizontal bike storage system 290 in a substantially vertical loading position with a bike loaded thereon.
- a plurality of VELCRO® straps may be used to secure the frame of the bike to lower beam members 205 , 206 , although, as one of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate, any similar securement means may be used without departing from the scope of the present invention.
- FIGS. 6-8 illustrate the various parts of the horizontal bike storage system 200 from a front view of the system, a side view of the system and a top view of the system.
- Storage system mounting track 215 is configured to be mounted to the joists or similar structure of the ceiling of a garage or the rack member 103 of overhead rack system 100 .
- Upper beam members 210 , 211 are coupled to the mounting track 215 using mounting track c-channel members 212 , 213 , which are, in one embodiment, welded to the upper beam members 210 , 211 and then attached to the mounting track 215 .
- upper beam member 210 is pivotally connected to lower beam member 205 using a cam and channel assembly 240 .
- upper beam member 211 is pivotally connected to lower beam member 206 using a cam and channel assembly 235 .
- Cam and channel assembly 235 comprises a first cam member 236 that is, in the illustrated embodiment, welded to the lower beam member 206 and a first channel member 237 that is, in the illustrated embodiment, welded to upper beam member 211 .
- the first cam member 236 fits within and rotates relative to the first channel member 237 , thereby allowing lower beam member 206 to rotate relative to upper beam member 211 .
- First cam member 236 is held in place relative to first channel member 237 by a pin assembly (not shown).
- Cam and channel assembly 240 comprises a first cam member 241 that is, in the illustrated embodiment, welded to the lower beam member 205 and a first channel member 242 that is, in the illustrated embodiment, welded to upper beam member 210 .
- the first cam member 241 fits within and rotates relative to the first channel member 242 , thereby allowing lower beam member 205 to rotate relative to upper beam member 210 .
- First cam member 241 is held in place relative to first channel member 242 by a pin assembly (not shown).
- the horizontal bike storage system 200 additionally comprises a spring-assist lift system to assist the user from moving the horizontal bike storage system 200 from a substantially vertical position when loading a bike, to a substantially horizontal position when storing the bike.
- Spring-assist lift system is generally comprised of a plurality of springs 230 , 231 coupled to the upper beam members 210 , 211 and the lower beam members 205 , 206 by a plurality of ring assemblies 245 , 246 , 247 , 248 , generally comprising a plurality of shafted eye bolts and locking nuts.
- the first spring-assist lift system of the horizontal bike storage system 200 is comprised of a first spring assembly 231 coupled to the upper beam member 211 using a first ring assembly 247 and coupled to the lower beam member 206 using a second ring assembly 245 .
- the hole distance for the first ring assembly 247 on the upper beam member 211 is 12′′ from the mounting track 215
- the hole distance for the second ring assembly 245 on the lower beam member 206 is 12′′ from the cam and channel assembly 235 .
- the second spring-assist lift system of the horizontal bike storage system 200 is comprised of a second spring assembly 230 coupled to the upper beam member 210 using a first ring assembly 248 and coupled to the lower beam member 205 using a second ring assembly 246 .
- the hole distance for the first ring assembly 248 on the upper beam member 210 is 12′′ from the mounting track 215
- the hole distance for the second ring assembly 246 on the lower beam member 205 is 12′′ from the cam and channel assembly 240 .
- the first spring assembly 230 of the first spring-assist lift system would expand in the substantially vertical position and contract in the substantially horizontal position when the upper beam member 210 is pivoted relative to lower beam member 205 using cam and channel assembly 240 .
- the second spring assembly 231 of the second spring-assist lift system would expand in the substantially vertical position and contract in the substantially horizontal position when the upper beam member 211 is pivoted relative to lower beam member 206 using cam and channel assembly 235 .
- the cam and channel assembly and the first and second spring-assist lift systems operate together to assist the user from moving the horizontal bike storage system 200 from a substantially vertical loading position shown in FIG. 9 to a substantially horizontal storage position (not illustrated).
- a pulley attachment point 250 is provided so as to attach the bike lift channel assembly 220 of the horizontal bike storage system 200 to a pulley system (not shown) to assist in the moving of the storage system from a substantially vertical position to a substantially horizontal position.
- the horizontal bike storage system 200 has the capability of telescoping to increase or decrease its overall size.
- lower extender 260 and lower beam member 206 are constructed of square tubing with a plurality of holes configured to receive a plurality of bolt assemblies (not shown).
- the square tubing of the lower beam member 206 is sized to be slightly larger in diameter than the square tubing of the lower extender 260 so that the lower extender 260 fits within the lower beam member 206 and is configured to move relative thereto in a telescoping manner.
- lower extender 265 and lower beam member 205 are constructed of square tubing with a plurality of holes configured to receive a plurality of bolt assemblies (not shown).
- the square tubing of the lower beam member 205 is sized to be slightly larger in diameter than the square tubing of the lower extender 265 so that the lower extender 265 fits within the lower beam member 205 and is configured to move relative thereto in a telescoping manner
- the telescoping relationship between the lower beam members 205 , 206 relative to the lower extenders 260 , 265 allows a user to adjust the distance between the ceiling and the tire rail assembly 220 .
- FIGS. 10-13 illustrate one embodiment of a horizontal package storage system 300 that may be used in connection with the overhead rack system 100 illustrated and described with respect to FIGS. 1-4 .
- the horizontal package storage system 300 is constructed using 14 gage powder coated steel, can handle packages up to several hundred pounds, and can be mounted to the garage ceiling taking up little garage ceiling storage space.
- the horizontal package storage system 300 of the present invention is intended to be a ceiling mounted rack that uses a spring-assist lift system to store a storage container, box, carton or the like in a horizontal storage position. Since the horizontal package storage system 300 is compact, it can also easily be used as a box storage accessory mounted under overhead rack system 100 .
- horizontal package storage system 300 is generally comprised of an upper bracket mount 320 , a plurality of first upper beam members 310 , 311 pivotally connected to a plurality of lower beam members 315 , 316 , that are each coupled, through second lower beam members 317 , 318 , to a package base assembly 335 .
- a box or storage container is placed onto the package base assembly 335 and additional boxes or containers are stacked thereon, and the storage containers are secured to lower beam members 315 , 316 , 317 , 318 prior to moving the horizontal package storage system 300 from a substantially vertical loading position to a substantially horizontal storage position.
- a plurality of VELCRO® straps may be used to secure the boxes to lower beam members 315 , 316 , 317 , 318 , although, as one of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate, any similar securement means may be used without departing from the scope of the present invention.
- FIGS. 11-13 illustrate the various parts of the horizontal package storage system 300 from a front view of the system, a side view of the system and a top view of the system.
- Upper bracket mount 320 is configured to be mounted to the joists or similar structure of the ceiling of a garage or the rack member 103 of overhead rack system 100 .
- Upper beam members 310 , 311 are coupled to the upper bracket mount 320 using mounting track c-channel members 312 , 313 , which are welded to the upper beam members 310 , 311 and then attached to the upper bracket mount 320 .
- the horizontal package storage system 300 has a package base assembly 335 that is comprised of a plurality of base members 340 , 341 , 343 and a lower weldment 342 .
- the first lower beam members 315 , 316 are joined to the second lower beam members 317 , 318 by a plurality of vertical connectors 330 , 331 .
- the use of shorter beam members 315 , 316 , 317 , 318 connected by the vertical connectors 330 , 331 increases the overall strength of the individual pieces supporting the weight of the storage containers, thereby increasing the weight of the load that may be handled by the horizontal package storage system 300 when in the substantially horizontal storage position.
- upper beam member 310 is pivotally connected to first lower beam member 315 using a cam and channel assembly 325 .
- upper beam member 311 is pivotally connected to first lower beam member 316 using a cam and channel assembly 326 .
- Cam and channel assembly 325 comprises a first cam member 372 that is, in the illustrated embodiment, welded to the lower beam member 315 and a first channel member 371 that is, in the illustrated embodiment, welded to upper beam member 310 .
- the first cam member 372 fits within and rotates relative to the first channel member 371 , thereby allowing first lower beam member 315 to rotate relative to upper beam member 310 .
- First cam member 372 is held in place relative to first channel member 371 by a pin assembly (not shown).
- Cam and channel assembly 326 comprises a first cam member 374 that is, in the illustrated embodiment, welded to the lower beam member 316 and a first channel member 373 that is, in the illustrated embodiment, welded to upper beam member 311 .
- the first cam member 374 fits within and rotates relative to the first channel member 373 , thereby allowing first lower beam member 316 to rotate relative to upper beam member 311 .
- First cam member 374 is held in place relative to first channel member 373 by a pin assembly (not shown).
- the horizontal package storage system 300 additionally comprises a spring-assist lift system to assist the user from moving the horizontal package storage system 300 from a substantially vertical position when loading storage containers, to a substantially horizontal position when storing the containers.
- Spring-assist lift system is generally comprised of a plurality of springs 350 , 351 coupled to the upper beam members 310 , 311 and the first lower beam members 315 , 316 .
- the first spring-assist lift system of the horizontal package storage system 300 is comprised of a first spring assembly 351 coupled to the upper beam member 310 using a first ring assembly 357 and coupled to the first lower beam member 315 using a second ring assembly 356 .
- the second spring-assist lift system of the horizontal package storage system 300 is comprised of a second spring assembly 350 coupled to the upper beam member 311 using a first ring assembly 358 and coupled to the first lower beam member 315 using a second ring assembly 372 .
- first spring assembly 351 of the first spring-assist lift system would expand in the substantially vertical position and contract in the substantially horizontal position when the upper beam member 310 is pivoted relative to first lower beam member 315 using cam and channel assembly 325 .
- second spring assembly 350 of the second spring-assist lift system would expand in the substantially vertical position and contract in the substantially horizontal position when the upper beam member 311 is pivoted relative to lower beam member 316 using cam and channel assembly 326 .
- cam and channel assembly and the first and second spring-assist lift systems operate together to assist the user from moving the horizontal package storage system 300 from a substantially vertical loading position shown in FIG. 10 to a substantially horizontal storage position (not illustrated).
- FIGS. 14-17 illustrate one embodiment of a motorized lift system 400 that may be used in connection with the overhead rack system 100 illustrated and described with respect to FIGS. 1-4 .
- the motorized lift system 400 of the present invention provides a way to lift items into position to be stored on the overhead rack system 100 .
- the motorized lift system 400 is capable of carrying up to 150 pounds.
- the motorized lift system 400 is generally comprised of a lift platform 405 coupled to a motor and winch assembly 415 , that is in turn mounted to a solid steel track rail 410 that can span the entire garage.
- Motorized lift system 400 is driven by a powerful winch and motor system 415 so as to make accessing overhead rack system 100 and storing heavy or bulky items thereon a relatively simple task.
- a user operates the controls to move the platform 405 to the desired position on the overhead rack system 100 .
- the lift system 400 Once the lift system 400 has moved platform 405 into position, the user can easily slide the items to be stored from the lift platform 405 onto the overhead rack system 100 .
- FIGS. 15-17 further illustrate a side, front and top view of motorized lift system 400 .
- lift platform 405 is coupled to motor and winch assembly 415 using a cable 420 that is connected to beam top cross 421 .
- Cable 420 is wound on a spool (not shown) within the winch housing 416 .
- the cable 420 is of sufficient length so as to allow the lift platform to be dropped to a level sufficient for the user to load the heavy or bulky storage item thereon.
- Lift platform 405 is constructed of a plurality of base members 427 , a plurality of upright members 425 , 426 and a plurality of top members 428 .
- lift platform 405 is a rectangular shape to accommodate oversized storage containers, however, any shape may be used in accordance with the scope and spirit of the present invention.
- the lift platform 405 further comprises a stabilizer edge 430 that is configured to attach to the side rail of a side rail platform of a rack member of the overhead rack system 100 .
- a stabilizer edge 430 that is configured to attach to the side rail of a side rail platform of a rack member of the overhead rack system 100 .
- FIG. 17 shows the winch and motor system 415 further comprising a plurality of truck wheels 435 , 436 , 437 , 438 for moving the winch and motor system 415 and the lift platform 405 coupled thereto along the entire length of track rail 410 .
- the user would be provided a control mechanism (not shown) that would operate the up and down movement of the winch system, and the side to side movement of the motorized lift system 400 .
- the side to side movement may be purely mechanical in nature, thus, the user would simply push the lift platform 405 causing the truck wheels 435 , 436 , 437 , 438 to move along the entire length of track rail 410 .
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An overhead rack system is provided that may be mounted to the ceiling of a structure such as a garage for storing items in an organized manner off the floor. Overhead rack system is designed to make use of a garage's previously unused ceiling space, allowing home owners to store their items overhead and out of the way. The system is ideally configured for storing large or heavy items that otherwise can quickly fill a garage's available floor space.
Description
- The present invention is directed to overhead storage products that utilize unused ceiling space to create additional storage in homes. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a modular overhead storage system having a horizontal bike/package lift and motorized lift system that utilizes a plurality of C-mount support bracket members for supporting the side rails of a rack member.
- There are many houses with a two car garage that have never had two cars in them. Instead of using that space to shield cars from the sun and harsh weather, the garage has become home to a collection of gardening and lawn equipment, tools, woodworking equipment, cast-off furniture and things that are no longer used, but are not throw away. Finding items that are needed in a cluttered garage is a complicated process. Usually, it starts with edging between the stacks of boxes and miscellaneous equipment. If the home owner is lucky, they may remember where this particular item was last, or which box it may be located. More often, it becomes a process of elimination that involves knowing what went into the garage during which time period and playing ‘hot, hot, cold’ until that person stumbles upon what they're trying to locate. Overhead garage storage can transform unused space in a garage into fully functional storage space. Whether looking to store holiday decorations, sports equipment or mementos, these items can easily fit in a garage if the proper storage racks are in place.
- In one embodiment, an overhead storage system is provided comprising an overhead rack system, a motorized lift system and a horizontal storage system. The overhead rack system has a plurality of rack mounting tracks configured for securing the overhead rack system to the ceiling joists of a structure. The rack system also includes a rack member having a first side rail platform and a second side rail platform. The first and second side rail platforms are coupled together by a plurality of rail connectors to form a substantially rectangular frame member. The substantially rectangular frame member has a channel running along its perimeter that is configured to receive and support a drop-in grid assembly that is for supporting items to be stored thereon. The rack system further includes a plurality of support bracket members coupled to the plurality of mounting tracks, configured to attach to the rack member.
- The horizontal storage system is comprised of a storage system mounting track, a plurality of upper beam members, a plurality of lower beam members and a base channel assembly. The storage system mounting track is configured for securing the overhead rack system to the overhead rack system. The plurality of upper beam members is secured to the storage system mounting track. The plurality of lower beam members is pivotally connected to the plurality of upper beam members using a cam and channel assembly and spring-assist lift system. The base channel assembly is coupled to the plurality of lower beam members for supporting items when moving the horizontal storage system between a substantially vertical loading position and a substantially horizontal storing position.
- The motorized lift system has a lift platform, a motor and winch assembly and a track rail. The lift platform is configured to receive an item to be stored on the rack member of the overhead rack system. The lift platform also has a stabilizer edge for engaging the side rail platforms of the rack member. The motor and winch assembly has a plurality of truck wheels and a cable disposed therein. The cable is coupled to the lift platform. The motor and winch assembly is operable to move the lift platform between a loading position and an unloading position adjacent the rack member of the overhead rack system. The tack rail is mounted adjacent the rack member of the overhead rack system and configured to receive the truck wheels of the motor and winch assembly. The track rail is configured to provide a guide for moving the lift platform along the length of one side of the substantially rectangular frame member.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of an overhead rack system; -
FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a support bracket member; -
FIG. 2 is a front view showing certain elements of the embodiment of an overhead rack system illustrated inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a side view showing certain elements of the embodiment of an overhead rack system illustrated inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3A is a perspective view of the combination of a support bracket member and a lower extension assembly; -
FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the embodiment of an overhead rack system illustrated inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a horizontal bike storage system; -
FIG. 6 is a front view showing certain elements of the embodiment of a horizontal bike storage system illustrated inFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 7 is a side view showing certain elements of the embodiment of a horizontal bike storage system illustrated inFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 8 is a top view of the embodiment of a horizontal bike storage system illustrated inFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 9 illustrates a horizontal bike storage system in a substantially vertical loading position with a bicycle loaded thereon; -
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a horizontal bike storage system; -
FIG. 11 is a front view showing certain elements of the embodiment of a horizontal package storage system illustrated inFIG. 10 ; -
FIG. 12 is a side view showing certain elements of the embodiment of a horizontal package storage system illustrated inFIG. 10 ; -
FIG. 13 is a top view of the embodiment of a horizontal package storage system illustrated inFIG. 10 ; -
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a motorized lift system; -
FIG. 15 is a front view showing certain elements of the embodiment of a motorized lift system illustrated inFIG. 14 ; -
FIG. 16 is a side view showing certain elements of the embodiment of a motorized lift system illustrated inFIG. 14 ; -
FIG. 17 is a top view of the embodiment of a motorized lift system illustrated inFIG. 14 ; -
FIG. 18 illustrates a motorized lift system in an unloading position with an overhead rack system; and -
FIG. 19 illustrates an alternate embodiment of an overhead rack system with the C-mount support bracket members on one side mounted to the wall studs. - In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth, such as examples of the overhead rack system, bike lift system, package lift system and motorized lift system, in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well known components or methods have not been described in detail but rather in a general manner in order to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the present invention. Thus, the specific details set forth are merely exemplary. The specific details may be varied from and still be contemplated to be within the spirit and scope of the present invention.
- It should be appreciated that reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” or “one example” or “an example” means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment may be included, if desired, in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, it should be appreciated that two or more references to “an embodiment” or “one embodiment” or “an alternative embodiment” or “one example” or “an example” in various portions of this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures or characteristics may be combined as desired in one or more embodiments of the invention. It will also be understood that when an element is referred to as being “connected” or “coupled” to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly connected” or “directly coupled” to another element, there are no intervening elements present.
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FIG. 1 illustrates one embodiment of anoverhead rack system 100.Overhead rack system 100 is constructed to be mounted to the ceiling of a garage for storing items in an organized manner off the floor.Overhead rack system 100 provides a way to maximize a home's available storage space.Rack system 100 is designed to make use of a garage's previously unused ceiling space, allowing home owners to store their items overhead and out of the way. The system is ideally configured for storing large or heavy items that otherwise can quickly fill a garage's available space. Plastic storage bins, or boxes that could quickly clutter available garage floor space fit perfectly onoverhead rack 100, helping to maximize available space. - In the illustrated embodiment of
FIGS. 1-4 ,overhead rack system 100 is generally comprised of four rack mounting tracks 105, 110, 115, 120 and arack member 103. Rack mounting tracks 105, 110, 115, 120 are further comprised ofceiling mount upper bracket members Lower extension assembly upper bracket members telescoping mounting track -
Rack member 103 comprises a firstside rail platform 190 coupled to a secondside rail platform 195 using a plurality ofrail connectors rack member 103 is configured to support any number of differing sized items utilizing one or more drop-ingrid assembly rail connectors rack member 103 to be shipped in a smaller container, since a single side rail member running the length of the first an second side rail platform would be twice as long as shipping them separate and connecting them together using thefirs rail connector 101 andsecond rail connector 102. - A plurality of C-mount
support bracket members lower extension assembly tracks rack member 103.FIG. 1A illustrates C-mountsupport bracket member 188 in greater detail.Support bracket member 188 is generally comprised of a wall andrail bracket 123, a rackmember support mount 121 coupled to atab member 124 and a lowerextension assembly mount 122. C-mountsupport bracket member 188 is adapted to support the weight of ¼ of the maximum weight intended to be stored onrack member 103. In the illustrated embodiment, lowerextension assembly mount 122 is configured to be connected to thelower extension assembly 175.FIG. 19 illustrates an alternate embodiment of an overhead rack system 500 with a plurality of C-mountsupport bracket members - In the embodiment of
FIG. 1A , thesupport bracket member 188 is coupled to thelower extension assembly 175 using a nut andbolt assembly 127. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that any mounting means may be used without departing from the intended scope and spirit of the present invention. Continuing with the illustrated embodiment, as shown inFIGS. 1-4 , the side rail of firstside rail platform 190 would be inserted into the upper U-shaped area of the wall andrail bracket 123. Therack member 103, and more specifically the rail member of the firstside rail platform 190, is supported by the combination of the rackmember support mount 121 andtab member 124.FIG. 19 illustrates an alternate embodiment of an overhead rack system 500 with a plurality of C-mountsupport bracket members overhead rack system 100, but can hold more weight and can be mounted to a combination of ceiling and walls. -
FIGS. 2 and 3 further illustrate a side and front view of theoverhead rack system 100.FIG. 2 shows a front view of two mountingtrack members track members 110 is comprised of aceiling mount 150 connected to anupper bracket member 140, which serves as one of the four mounting foundations for therack system 100. In the illustrated embodiment,ceiling mount 150 is coupled to theupper bracket member 140 using a mounting track U-bend 151 that is attached to theceiling mount 150 and welded to theupper bracket member 140. It should be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art that any means for connecting theceiling mount 150 to theupper bracket member 140 may be utilized.Lower extension assembly 145 is configured to fit within the interior ofupper bracket member 140 so as to create a telescoping mountingtrack member 110. - In the illustrated embodiment,
lower extension assembly 145 andupper bracket member 140 are constructed of square tubing with a plurality of holes configured to receive a plurality of bolt assemblies (not shown). The square tubing of theupper bracket member 140 is sized to be slightly larger in diameter than the square tubing of thelower extension assembly 145 so that thelower extension assembly 145 fits within theupper bracket member 140 and is configured to move relative thereto in a telescoping manner. The telescoping relationship between theupper bracket member 140 of fixed mountingtrack member 110 relative to thelower extension assembly 145 allows a user to adjust the distance between the ceiling and the secondside rail platform 195 ofrack member 103. The bolt assemblies are mounted through matching holes in each, so as to secure thelower extension assembly 145 to theupper bracket member 140 in a user chosen position and thus form a single, rigid mountingtrack member 110 from the multi-piece construction of parts. A similar construction is contemplated for mountingtrack 105, which is also coupled to the secondside rail platform 195 ofrack member 103. - Continuing with the illustrated embodiment of
FIGS. 2 and 3 , mountingtrack member 120 is comprised of aceiling mount 180 connected to anupper bracket member 170, which also serves as one of four mounting foundations for therack system 100. In the illustrated embodiment,ceiling mount 180 is coupled to theupper bracket member 170 using a mounting track U-bend 152 that is attached to theceiling mount 180 and welded to theupper bracket member 170. It should be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art that any means for connecting theceiling mount 180 to theupper bracket member 170 may be utilized.Lower extension assembly 175 is configured to fit within the interior ofupper bracket member 170 so as to create a telescoping mountingtrack member 120. - In the illustrated embodiment,
lower extension assembly 175 andupper bracket member 170 are constructed of square tubing with a plurality of holes configured to receive a plurality of bolt assemblies (not shown). The square tubing of theupper bracket member 170 is sized to be slightly larger in diameter than the square tubing of thelower extension assembly 175 so that thelower extension assembly 175 fits within theupper bracket member 170 and is configured to move relative thereto in a telescoping manner. The telescoping relationship between theupper bracket member 170 of fixed mountingtrack member 120 relative to thelower extension assembly 175 allows a user to adjust the distance between the ceiling and the firstside rail platform 190 ofrack member 103. The bolt assemblies are mounted through matching holes in each, so as to secure thelower extension assembly 145 to theupper bracket member 140 in a user chosen position and thus form a single, rigid mountingtrack member 110 from the multi-piece construction of parts. A similar construction is contemplated for mountingtrack 115, which is also coupled to the firstside rail platform 190 ofrack member 103. -
FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of one particular example of a plurality of telescoping mountingtrack members side rail platform 190 ofrack member 103 utilizing a plurality ofsupport bracket members support bracket members side rail platform 190 ofrack member 103 is shown. Therack member 103, and more specifically the rail member of the firstside rail platform 190, is supported by the combination of the rack member support mounts and tab members (not shown) ofsupport bracket members side rail platform 190 is coupled to the rack member support mounts and tab members ofsupport bracket members FIG. 3A illustrates the combinationsupport bracket member 185 andlower extension assembly 160 in greater detail. -
FIG. 4 shows the underside of therack member 103. In the illustrated embodiment, a plurality ofgrid stiffeners 196, 197 are used to give support and strength to therack member 103.Grid stiffeners 196, 197 provide both additional structure to the firstside rail platform 190 and secondside rail platform 195 for purposes of strengthening each as well as support for items placed on drop ingrid members -
FIGS. 5-9 illustrate one embodiment of a horizontalbike storage system 200 that may be used in connection with theoverhead rack system 100 illustrated and described with respect toFIGS. 1-4 . In one embodiment, the horizontalbike storage system 200 is constructed using 14 gage powder coated steel, can handle bikes from 1′ to 6′ up to 150 pounds, and can be mounted to the garage ceiling taking up little garage ceiling storage space. The horizontalbike storage system 200 of the present invention is intended to be a ceiling mounted bike rack that uses a spring-assist lift system to store a bike horizontally, which is in contrast to similar bike racks that store the bike vertically, allowing for little or no room to walk underneath the bike, and causing the garage to be difficult to navigate. Since the horizontalbike storage system 200 is so compact, it can also easily be used as a bike storage accessory mounted underoverhead rack system 100. - Unlike bike racks that simply hang the bike from the ceiling or wall, the horizontal
bike storage system 200 folds a bike flat against the ceiling or bottom ofoverhead rack system 100, and, in the illustrated embodiment, occupies approximately 20-26 inches of hanging ceiling space. Furthermore, the spring-assist lift system ensures that the user will easily be able to fold a bike to the ceiling, making this bike storage system extremely compact and easy to use. The horizontalbike storage system 200 is ideal for low profile ceilings, as it keeps the bike folded flat to the ceiling. Such an arrangement allows for more garage clearance, and utilizes un-used garage ceiling space. - As illustrated in the perspective view of
FIG. 5 , horizontalbike storage system 200 is generally comprised of a storagesystem mounting track 215, a plurality ofupper beam members lower beam members lift channel assembly 220. In operation, the tires of the bike are placed into the bikelift channel assembly 220 and the frame of the bike would be secured tolower beam members bike storage system 200 from a substantially vertical loading position to a substantially horizontal storage position. As an example,FIG. 9 illustrates a horizontalbike storage system 290 in a substantially vertical loading position with a bike loaded thereon. In one embodiment, a plurality of VELCRO® straps (not illustrated) may be used to secure the frame of the bike tolower beam members -
FIGS. 6-8 illustrate the various parts of the horizontalbike storage system 200 from a front view of the system, a side view of the system and a top view of the system. Storagesystem mounting track 215 is configured to be mounted to the joists or similar structure of the ceiling of a garage or therack member 103 ofoverhead rack system 100.Upper beam members track 215 using mounting track c-channel members upper beam members track 215. - As shown in the illustrated embodiment,
upper beam member 210 is pivotally connected tolower beam member 205 using a cam andchannel assembly 240. Similarly,upper beam member 211 is pivotally connected tolower beam member 206 using a cam andchannel assembly 235. Cam andchannel assembly 235 comprises afirst cam member 236 that is, in the illustrated embodiment, welded to thelower beam member 206 and afirst channel member 237 that is, in the illustrated embodiment, welded toupper beam member 211. Thefirst cam member 236 fits within and rotates relative to thefirst channel member 237, thereby allowinglower beam member 206 to rotate relative toupper beam member 211.First cam member 236 is held in place relative tofirst channel member 237 by a pin assembly (not shown). Cam andchannel assembly 240 comprises afirst cam member 241 that is, in the illustrated embodiment, welded to thelower beam member 205 and afirst channel member 242 that is, in the illustrated embodiment, welded toupper beam member 210. Thefirst cam member 241 fits within and rotates relative to thefirst channel member 242, thereby allowinglower beam member 205 to rotate relative toupper beam member 210.First cam member 241 is held in place relative tofirst channel member 242 by a pin assembly (not shown). - The horizontal
bike storage system 200 additionally comprises a spring-assist lift system to assist the user from moving the horizontalbike storage system 200 from a substantially vertical position when loading a bike, to a substantially horizontal position when storing the bike. Spring-assist lift system is generally comprised of a plurality ofsprings upper beam members lower beam members ring assemblies - In the illustrated embodiment, the first spring-assist lift system of the horizontal
bike storage system 200 is comprised of afirst spring assembly 231 coupled to theupper beam member 211 using afirst ring assembly 247 and coupled to thelower beam member 206 using asecond ring assembly 245. In one embodiment, the hole distance for thefirst ring assembly 247 on theupper beam member 211 is 12″ from the mountingtrack 215, and the hole distance for thesecond ring assembly 245 on thelower beam member 206 is 12″ from the cam andchannel assembly 235. Similarly, the second spring-assist lift system of the horizontalbike storage system 200 is comprised of asecond spring assembly 230 coupled to theupper beam member 210 using afirst ring assembly 248 and coupled to thelower beam member 205 using asecond ring assembly 246. In one embodiment, the hole distance for thefirst ring assembly 248 on theupper beam member 210 is 12″ from the mountingtrack 215, and the hole distance for thesecond ring assembly 246 on thelower beam member 205 is 12″ from the cam andchannel assembly 240. - In operation, the
first spring assembly 230 of the first spring-assist lift system would expand in the substantially vertical position and contract in the substantially horizontal position when theupper beam member 210 is pivoted relative tolower beam member 205 using cam andchannel assembly 240. Similarly, thesecond spring assembly 231 of the second spring-assist lift system would expand in the substantially vertical position and contract in the substantially horizontal position when theupper beam member 211 is pivoted relative tolower beam member 206 using cam andchannel assembly 235. In this manner, the cam and channel assembly and the first and second spring-assist lift systems operate together to assist the user from moving the horizontalbike storage system 200 from a substantially vertical loading position shown inFIG. 9 to a substantially horizontal storage position (not illustrated). In the illustrated embodiment, apulley attachment point 250 is provided so as to attach the bikelift channel assembly 220 of the horizontalbike storage system 200 to a pulley system (not shown) to assist in the moving of the storage system from a substantially vertical position to a substantially horizontal position. - In the illustrated embodiment, the horizontal
bike storage system 200 has the capability of telescoping to increase or decrease its overall size. In the illustrated embodiment,lower extender 260 andlower beam member 206 are constructed of square tubing with a plurality of holes configured to receive a plurality of bolt assemblies (not shown). The square tubing of thelower beam member 206 is sized to be slightly larger in diameter than the square tubing of thelower extender 260 so that thelower extender 260 fits within thelower beam member 206 and is configured to move relative thereto in a telescoping manner. Similarly,lower extender 265 andlower beam member 205 are constructed of square tubing with a plurality of holes configured to receive a plurality of bolt assemblies (not shown). The square tubing of thelower beam member 205 is sized to be slightly larger in diameter than the square tubing of thelower extender 265 so that thelower extender 265 fits within thelower beam member 205 and is configured to move relative thereto in a telescoping manner The telescoping relationship between thelower beam members lower extenders tire rail assembly 220. -
FIGS. 10-13 illustrate one embodiment of a horizontal package storage system 300 that may be used in connection with theoverhead rack system 100 illustrated and described with respect toFIGS. 1-4 . In one embodiment, the horizontal package storage system 300 is constructed using 14 gage powder coated steel, can handle packages up to several hundred pounds, and can be mounted to the garage ceiling taking up little garage ceiling storage space. The horizontal package storage system 300 of the present invention is intended to be a ceiling mounted rack that uses a spring-assist lift system to store a storage container, box, carton or the like in a horizontal storage position. Since the horizontal package storage system 300 is compact, it can also easily be used as a box storage accessory mounted underoverhead rack system 100. - As illustrated in the perspective view of
FIG. 10 , horizontal package storage system 300 is generally comprised of anupper bracket mount 320, a plurality of firstupper beam members lower beam members lower beam members package base assembly 335. In operation, a box or storage container is placed onto thepackage base assembly 335 and additional boxes or containers are stacked thereon, and the storage containers are secured tolower beam members beam members -
FIGS. 11-13 illustrate the various parts of the horizontal package storage system 300 from a front view of the system, a side view of the system and a top view of the system.Upper bracket mount 320 is configured to be mounted to the joists or similar structure of the ceiling of a garage or therack member 103 ofoverhead rack system 100.Upper beam members upper bracket mount 320 using mounting track c-channel members upper beam members upper bracket mount 320. - In the illustrated embodiment, the horizontal package storage system 300 has a
package base assembly 335 that is comprised of a plurality ofbase members lower weldment 342. The firstlower beam members lower beam members vertical connectors shorter beam members vertical connectors - As shown in the illustrated embodiment,
upper beam member 310 is pivotally connected to firstlower beam member 315 using a cam andchannel assembly 325. Similarly,upper beam member 311 is pivotally connected to firstlower beam member 316 using a cam andchannel assembly 326. Cam andchannel assembly 325 comprises afirst cam member 372 that is, in the illustrated embodiment, welded to thelower beam member 315 and afirst channel member 371 that is, in the illustrated embodiment, welded toupper beam member 310. Thefirst cam member 372 fits within and rotates relative to thefirst channel member 371, thereby allowing firstlower beam member 315 to rotate relative toupper beam member 310.First cam member 372 is held in place relative tofirst channel member 371 by a pin assembly (not shown). Cam andchannel assembly 326 comprises afirst cam member 374 that is, in the illustrated embodiment, welded to thelower beam member 316 and afirst channel member 373 that is, in the illustrated embodiment, welded toupper beam member 311. Thefirst cam member 374 fits within and rotates relative to thefirst channel member 373, thereby allowing firstlower beam member 316 to rotate relative toupper beam member 311.First cam member 374 is held in place relative tofirst channel member 373 by a pin assembly (not shown). - The horizontal package storage system 300 additionally comprises a spring-assist lift system to assist the user from moving the horizontal package storage system 300 from a substantially vertical position when loading storage containers, to a substantially horizontal position when storing the containers. Spring-assist lift system is generally comprised of a plurality of
springs upper beam members lower beam members first spring assembly 351 coupled to theupper beam member 310 using afirst ring assembly 357 and coupled to the firstlower beam member 315 using asecond ring assembly 356. Similarly, the second spring-assist lift system of the horizontal package storage system 300 is comprised of asecond spring assembly 350 coupled to theupper beam member 311 using afirst ring assembly 358 and coupled to the firstlower beam member 315 using asecond ring assembly 372. - In operation, the
first spring assembly 351 of the first spring-assist lift system would expand in the substantially vertical position and contract in the substantially horizontal position when theupper beam member 310 is pivoted relative to firstlower beam member 315 using cam andchannel assembly 325. Similarly, thesecond spring assembly 350 of the second spring-assist lift system would expand in the substantially vertical position and contract in the substantially horizontal position when theupper beam member 311 is pivoted relative tolower beam member 316 using cam andchannel assembly 326. In this manner, the cam and channel assembly and the first and second spring-assist lift systems operate together to assist the user from moving the horizontal package storage system 300 from a substantially vertical loading position shown inFIG. 10 to a substantially horizontal storage position (not illustrated). -
FIGS. 14-17 illustrate one embodiment of amotorized lift system 400 that may be used in connection with theoverhead rack system 100 illustrated and described with respect toFIGS. 1-4 . In using theoverhead rack system 100, it may be difficult to load heavy items on therack member 103 by hand. Tool boxes, tires, heavy boxes, and numerous other items may be difficult to carry up a ladder and placed on therack member 103. Themotorized lift system 400 of the present invention provides a way to lift items into position to be stored on theoverhead rack system 100. In the illustrated embodiment, themotorized lift system 400 is capable of carrying up to 150 pounds. - As shown in
FIG. 14 , themotorized lift system 400 is generally comprised of alift platform 405 coupled to a motor andwinch assembly 415, that is in turn mounted to a solidsteel track rail 410 that can span the entire garage.Motorized lift system 400 is driven by a powerful winch andmotor system 415 so as to make accessingoverhead rack system 100 and storing heavy or bulky items thereon a relatively simple task. In operation, once the items are loaded into theplatform 405 of themotorized lift system 400, a user operates the controls to move theplatform 405 to the desired position on theoverhead rack system 100. Once thelift system 400 has movedplatform 405 into position, the user can easily slide the items to be stored from thelift platform 405 onto theoverhead rack system 100. -
FIGS. 15-17 further illustrate a side, front and top view ofmotorized lift system 400. As illustrated inFIG. 15 ,lift platform 405 is coupled to motor andwinch assembly 415 using acable 420 that is connected to beamtop cross 421.Cable 420 is wound on a spool (not shown) within thewinch housing 416. Thecable 420 is of sufficient length so as to allow the lift platform to be dropped to a level sufficient for the user to load the heavy or bulky storage item thereon. -
Lift platform 405 is constructed of a plurality ofbase members 427, a plurality ofupright members top members 428. In the illustrated embodiment,lift platform 405 is a rectangular shape to accommodate oversized storage containers, however, any shape may be used in accordance with the scope and spirit of the present invention. - As shown in
FIGS. 15 and 16 , thelift platform 405 further comprises astabilizer edge 430 that is configured to attach to the side rail of a side rail platform of a rack member of theoverhead rack system 100. Once thelift platform 405 is in position with thestabilizer edge 430 engaged with the side rail of the side rail platform, thelift platform 405 is stable and the item to be stored may be slid from the surface of the lift platform without the unintended result of the base of the lift platform swinging downward and dumping the item onto the floor.FIG. 18 shows thelift platform 490 engaged with a rack member of an overhead rack system. -
FIG. 17 shows the winch andmotor system 415 further comprising a plurality oftruck wheels motor system 415 and thelift platform 405 coupled thereto along the entire length oftrack rail 410. In operation, the user would be provided a control mechanism (not shown) that would operate the up and down movement of the winch system, and the side to side movement of themotorized lift system 400. In another embodiment, the side to side movement may be purely mechanical in nature, thus, the user would simply push thelift platform 405 causing thetruck wheels track rail 410. - While the methods disclosed herein have been described and shown with reference to particular operations performed in a particular order, it will be understood that these operations may be combined, sub-divided, or re-ordered to form equivalent methods without departing from the teachings of the present invention. Accordingly, unless specifically indicated herein, the order and grouping of the operations is not a limitation of the present invention.
- Similarly, it should be appreciated that in the foregoing description of exemplary embodiments of the invention, various features of the invention are sometimes grouped together in a single embodiment, figure, or description thereof for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure and aiding in the understanding of one or more of the various inventive aspects.
- While the invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to various embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various other changes in the form and details may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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19. An overhead horizontal storage system comprising:
a storage system mounting track configured for securing the overhead rack system to a structure;
a plurality of upper beam members, secured to said storage system mounting track;
a plurality of lower beam members pivotally connected to said plurality of upper beam members; and
a base channel assembly coupled to said plurality of lower beam members for supporting items when moving said horizontal storage system between a substantially vertical loading position and a substantially horizontal storing position.
20. The overhead horizontal storage system of claim 19 , wherein the plurality of lower beam members are pivotally connected to the plurality of upper beam members using a cam and channel assembly and spring-assist lift system
21. The overhead storage system of claim 19 , wherein said storage system mounting track further comprises an upper bracket member and a lower extension assembly, said lower extension assembly configured to fit within the interior of the upper bracket member and move in a telescoping manner relative thereto, said telescoping movement providing an adjustable distance between said structure and an end of the mounting track opposite said location where said mounting track is mounted to said structure.
22. The overhead horizontal storage system of claim 19 , wherein said structure is at least one ceiling joist.
23. The overhead storage system of claim 20 , wherein said cam and channel assembly further comprises a cam member attached to said lower beam member and a channel member attached to said upper beam member, wherein said cam member fits within and rotates relative to the channel member, thereby allowing lower beam member to rotate relative to upper beam member.
24. The overhead storage system of claim 23 , wherein said spring lift assembly further comprises a spring assembly coupled to the upper beam member using a first ring assembly and to the lower beam member using a second ring assembly.
25. The overhead storage system of claim 19 , wherein said base channel assembly is a bike lift channel assembly configured to support a bicycle.
26. The overhead storage system of claim 25 , further comprising a plurality of VELCRO® straps to secure a bicycle to said plurality of lower beam members.
27. The overhead storage system of claim 19 , wherein said base channel assembly is a package base assembly configured to support a storage container.
28. The overhead storage system of claim 27 , further comprising a plurality of VELCRO® straps to secure said storage container to said plurality of lower beam members.
29. The overhead horizontal storage system of claim 19 , wherein said structure is an overhead rack system.
30. An overhead horizontal storage system comprising:
a storage system mounting track configured for securing the overhead rack system to at least one ceiling joist;
a plurality of upper beam members, secured to said storage system mounting track;
a plurality of lower beam members pivotally connected to said plurality of upper beam members using a cam and channel assembly; and
a base channel assembly coupled to said plurality of lower beam members for supporting items when moving said horizontal storage system between a substantially vertical loading position and a substantially horizontal storing position.
31. The overhead storage system of claim 30 , wherein said cam and channel assembly further comprises a cam member attached to said lower beam member and a channel member attached to said upper beam member, wherein said cam member fits within and rotates relative to the channel member, thereby allowing lower beam member to rotate relative to upper beam member.
32. The overhead storage system of claim 31 , further comprising a spring-assist lift system for helping move said horizontal storage system between a substantially vertical loading position and a substantially horizontal storing position.
33. The overhead storage system of claim 32 , wherein said spring lift assembly further comprises a spring assembly coupled to the upper beam member using a first ring assembly and to the lower beam member using a second ring assembly.
34. The overhead storage system of claim 30 , wherein said base channel assembly is a bike lift channel assembly configured to support a bicycle.
35. The overhead storage system of claim 34 , further comprising a plurality of VELCRO® straps to secure a bicycle to said plurality of lower beam members.
36. The overhead storage system of claim 30 , wherein said base channel assembly is a package base assembly configured to support a storage container.
37. The overhead storage system of claim 36 , further comprising a plurality of VELCRO straps to secure said storage container to said plurality of lower beam members.
38. A method for an overhead horizontal storage system comprising:
providing an overhead horizontal storage system comprising,
a storage system mounting track configured for securing the overhead rack system to a structure;
a plurality of upper beam members, secured to said storage system mounting track;
a plurality of lower beam members pivotally connected to said plurality of upper beam members; and
a base channel assembly coupled to said plurality of lower beam members for supporting items when moving said horizontal storage system between a substantially vertical loading position and a substantially horizontal storing position.
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