Patent ID: 7578243
Filing Date: 2009-08-25
Classification: A47B,G06F

Abstract:
1. A bin assembly adapted to be secured to a work surface, the bin assembly comprising: a) an enclosure defining an interior, wherein the enclosure is adapted to be secured around an opening in the work surface; b) a platform disposed within the enclosure; c) a cover configured to enclose the interior of the enclosure that is moveable between a closed position and an open position, wherein the cover in the closed position forms a top wall for the enclosure, and wherein the cover in the open position exposes the interior of the enclosure; d) an elevating mechanism connected between the enclosure, the platform and the cover, wherein the elevating mechanism is operable to raise and lower the platform within the enclosure, and e) a damping mechanism operably connected between the cover and the enclosure to control the movement of the elevating mechanism in response to movement of the cover between the open and closed positions, wherein the damping mechanism comprises a damped gear disposed on one of the cover or the enclosure; and a gear strip disposed on the other of the cover or the enclosure and engageable with the gear.