Patent ID: 6059390
Filing Date: 2000-05-09
Classification: A47B,B65G

Abstract:
A shelf assembly, comprising a shelf frame structure and at least one drawer, whereinsaid at least one drawer is arranged to be moved in relation to the shelf frame structure with aid of suitable guide devices, along a linear path from a storage position inside the shelf frame structure to a position at least partly out of the shelf frame structure for gaining access to goods placed in the drawer,said at least one drawer is inclined such that goods placed in the drawer are arranged to move from a first end of the drawer to a second end of the drawer by means of gravity,wherein said at least one inclined drawer is covered by a plate, such that an opening is formed to the first end of the drawer for charging of the goods and an opening is formed to the second end of the drawer for discharging the goods, whereby the drawer forms a flow-through shelf unit operating according to a first in-first out principle.