Patent ID: 6702411
Filing Date: 2004-03-09
Classification: A47B,B65F

Abstract:
A system for deploying a cabinet member into, and retracting the cabinet member out from, a cabinet, the cabinet characterized in having a base housing covered by at least a portion of a countertop, the base housing and countertop defining a storage space therewithin, and a door attached to the housing pivotable between an open position through which access to the storage space can be gained, and a closed position, comprising:a cabinet member slidably associated with the cabinet and movable between a retracted position within the space and a deployed position at least partially outside of the space when the door is in its open position; means for biasing the cabinet member toward the deployed position; means for releasably retaining the cabinet member in the retracted position, said means for retaining connected to the base cabinet; means for releasing the cabinet member from the means for retaining upon closure of the door; wherein the cabinet member is automatically deployed from the space when the door is opened.