Selectively cascadeable storage management apparatus,...

Details Selectively cascadeable storage management apparatus,... Selectively cascadeable storage management apparatus,...

2005-11-29

2005-11-29

Noland, Kenneth (Department: 3653)

Article dispensing

Mechanical release or separation of articles

Separately acting series controllers

C211S059200

Reexamination Certificate

active

06968975

ABSTRACT:
A selectively cascadeable storage unit allows a variable number of containers to be stored and dispensed in a first-in, first-out manner. The storage unit includes a receiving area, a storage track, a dispensing area, and a selectively engageable stop. The storage track conveys containers from the receiving area to the dispensing area, where the selectively engageable stop either holds the containers or passes the containers to a cascaded storage unit. In one embodiment, multiple storage units are substantially overlapped such that containers may be selectively passed from the dispensing area of one unit to the receiving area of the connected unit. The present invention facilitates better utilization of storage facilities and simplifies inventory management of a variety of containers such as barrels, bottles, boxes, cans, cartons, casks, crates, drums, jars, kegs, packages, sacks, tins, and tubs.

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