Technologies for caddy assemblies

Disclosed here is a customizable caddy assembly system including a platform base with top side and a bottom side; and a plurality of detachable wheels adapted to fit into a plurality of slots on the bottom side of the platform base. The top side of the of the platform base is capable of receiving a storage base that includes a frame, a partition dividing the frame into first and second compartments where each of the first and second compartments includes a cavity formed therein with at least an open top and the partition wall includes an upper portion extending above the level of the frame to form a handle.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates to a customizable caddy assembly that includes a platform and a storage base configured to receive interchangeable storage receptacles. One or more individual container systems can be combined to create a larger organizational unit.

BACKGROUND

Storing and transporting items such as office or craft supply items can be difficult with current storage systems. This is because known storage solutions do not offer the flexibility to interchange storage receptacles or easily stack and transport more than one storage solution.

SUMMARY

Disclosed herein are storage systems including a platform supporting one or more storage bases. The assembly includes a platform having a platform base with a top side and a bottom side; and a plurality of detachable wheels adapted to fit into a plurality of slots on the bottom side of the platform base. The top side of the platform base is capable of receiving a storage base containing a frame including (i) a first horizontal side wall facing a second horizontal side wall, (ii) a first horizontal end wall facing a second horizontal end wall, the first and second horizontal end walls extending transversely between the first and second horizontal side walls, a partition extending transversely between the horizontal end walls to divide the frame into first and second compartments. The first and second compartments including (a) a planar bottom, (b) a first vertical side wall extending up from the planar bottom and terminating at a top edge, the top edge coupled to the first horizontal end wall, (c) a second vertical side wall facing the first vertical side wall extending up from the planar bottom and terminating at a top edge, the top edge coupled to the second horizontal end wall and a cavity formed within the planar bottom and vertical side walls of each compartment, each cavity at least having an open top bounded by the top edges of the horizontal end walls, the partition and one of the horizontal side walls. Further, the partition wall includes an upper portion extending above the level of the frame to form a handle, and the handle further includes (x) first handle portion pivotally attached to a first end of the handle, (y) a second handle portion pivotally attached to a second end of the handle, and (z) a groove configured to receive the handle portions therein.

In another embodiment of the disclosure, the horizontal end walls include an opening, and each handle portion has a projecting edge configured to mate with the opening within the horizontal end walls.

In another embodiment of the disclosure, the container system includes a first and second storage base, where the handle portions of the first storage base are mated with the corresponding opening within the horizontal end walls of the second storage base so as to removably connect the first storage base to the second storage base and create a storage unit.

In another embodiment of the disclosure, the horizontal side walls, horizontal end walls, partition, planar bottom and vertical end walls being integral to form a one piece, rigid base.

In another embodiment of the disclosure, the container system includes a removable receptacle configured to be received within at least a portion of the cavities, the receptacle comprising (a) a planar bottom with side walls coupled to the outward peripheral edges of the planar bottom to form a rectangular shape, and (b) a cap in substantially the same shape as the planar bottom configured to be received by the top edges of the side walls to create an enclosed receptacle.

In another embodiment of the disclosure, the container system includes a plurality of removable receptacles.

In another embodiment of the disclosure, the container system includes differently sized removable receptacles.

In another embodiment of the disclosure, planar bottoms include a receptacle connection structure comprising at least one raised portion on the upper surface of the planar bottom configured to mate with a recessed portion on the lower surface of the receptacle planar bottom, such that the receptacle removably connects to the planar bottom. A person of ordinary skill in the art would understand that this arrangement could be inverted to achieve the same result.

In another embodiment of the disclosure each planar bottom includes three receptacle connection structures evenly spaced across the planar bottom.

In another embodiment of the disclosure the cap includes a planar bottom connection structure comprising at least one recessed portion on the upper surface of the cap configured to mate with a raised portion on the lower surface of the planar bottom, such that the cap removably connects to the planar bottom. A person of ordinary skill in the art would understand that this arrangement could be inverted to achieve the same result.

In another embodiment of the disclosure each cap includes two planar bottom connection structures evenly spaced across the upper surface of the cap.

In another embodiment of the disclosure each cap includes three planar bottom connection structures evenly spaced across the upper surface of the cap.

In another embodiment of the disclosure the container system includes a first and second storage base, wherein the handle portions of the first storage base are mated with the corresponding opening within the horizontal end walls of the second storage base so as to removably connect the first storage base to the second storage base and the cap of the receptacle within the lower storage base is mated with the lower surface of the planar bottom of the second storage unit, such that first and second storage bases form a storage unit.

In another embodiment of the disclosure the first compartment and second compartment are formed so as to receive a handle of a second storage base when the second storage base is mated with the first storage base.

In another embodiment of the disclosure there is a customizable caddy assembly system. They system includes a platform base with a top side and a bottom side; and a plurality of detachable wheels adapted to fit into a plurality of slots on the bottom side of the platform base. The top side of the platform base is capable of receiving a storage base. The storage base includes (a) a frame including (i) a first horizontal side wall facing a second horizontal side wall, (ii) a first horizontal end wall facing a second horizontal end wall, the first and second horizontal end walls extending transversely between the first and second horizontal side walls (b) a partition extending transversely between the horizontal end walls to divide the frame into first and second compartments, (c) each of the first and second compartments including (i) a planar bottom, (ii) a first vertical side wall extending up from the planar bottom and terminating at a top edge, the top edge coupled to the first horizontal end wall, (iii) a second vertical side wall facing the first vertical side wall extending up from the planar bottom and terminating at a top edge, the top edge coupled to the second horizontal end wall, and (d) a cavity formed within the planar bottom and vertical side walls of each compartment, each cavity at least having an open top bounded by the top edges of the horizontal end walls, the partition and one of the horizontal side walls and a removable receptacle configured to be received within at least a portion of the cavities. The receptacle includes (x) a planar bottom with side walls coupled to the outward peripheral edges of the planar bottom to form a rectangular shape, and (y) a cap in substantially the same shape as the planar bottom configured to be received by the top edges of the side walls to create an enclosed receptacle. Further, the partition wall of the storage base includes an upper portion extending above the level of the frame to form a handle, and the handle further includes (a) first handle portion pivotally attached to a first end of the handle, (b) a second handle portion pivotally attached to a second end of the handle, and (c) a groove configured to receive the handle portions therein.

The customizable caddy assembly system can be used with or without the platform.

Numerous other aspects, features and benefits of the present disclosure may be made apparent from the following detailed description taken together with the drawing figures.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As shown inFIG. 1the container system includes a storage base portion10. The base portion includes a planar bottom12. The storage base portion includes a first end and a second end, each of which are coupled to a vertical side wall14aand14b. The vertical side wall14is coupled to horizontal side walls16a,16b,16cand16d, which define the internal space of the storage base portion10. The storage base portion can assume various shapes known to persons of ordinary skill in the art by varying the length or other dimensions of the horizontal and vertical side walls, but is preferably square or rectangular in shape.

Further, as shown inFIG. 1, an interior horizontal sidewall18or sidewalls may be used to separate or divide the interior of the storage base portion into one or more cavities20. In the embodiment shown inFIG. 1, the storage base portion is divided into two cavities20aand20b. Each cavity is defined by a planar bottom12, vertical side walls14and an horizontal interior side wall16. The planar bottom12, vertical side walls14and horizontal side walls16and18can vary in dimension so as to create a more open base portion as shown or closed cavity. In other embodiments, the cavities can further be defined into smaller cavities by employing additional interiors side walls within the cavity.

A handle22extends from a first horizontal side wall to second horizontal side wall opposite to or facing the first horizontal sidewall. The handle is provided to allow the container system to be moved to another location by grasping a portion of the bar24. As discussed in more detail later on, the handle portion44also serves to connect one container system to another.

The container system also includes one or more receptacles26of the same or varying sizes like those shown in26a,26band26c. The receptacles can be inserted within the storage base portion to transport the receptacles or store the receptacles. The receptacles can also be removed to access items within the receptacle or interchange them with a different receptacle. Each receptacle includes a planar bottom28with walls coupled to outward peripheral edges of the planar bottom28. Specifically, the receptacle may include a first side wall32athat is coupled to one side edge of the planar bottom28and a second side wall32bis coupled to the opposite side edge of the planar bottom. Between the sidewalls is a frontwall30that is coupled to a front edge of the planar bottom and a backwall34coupled to the opposite back edge of the planar bottom. The sidewalls, planar bottom and front and back walls combine to form a receptacle with an internal storage cavity.

Included with the receptacle26is a cap36which can be attached to an upper edge of a side wall, front wall or back wall to create an enclosed receptacle. For example, the cap can be provided with one or more hinge supports equally spaced along a peripheral edge of the cap which is joined to either a side wall, front wall or back wall. In the embodiment, the cap can open by pivoting about the hinge and close by pivoting about the hinge in an opposite direction. The cap can also snap into place on top of the receptacle. Other mechanisms of attaching the cap to the receptacle well known to those of ordinary skill in the art can also be employed. Further, the upper surface of the cap36may include one or more recesses38which have a peripheral profile that corresponds to all or a portion of the planar bottom12of the storage base portion10, the planar bottom28of a different receptacle, or both such that when one or more organization units are vertically stacked, the planar bottom12of the storage base portion10, the planar bottom28of a different receptacle, or both nest with in all or a portion of the cap recess.

FIG. 2is shows a more detailed view of the handle22. The handle22may include a pair of handle side walls40facing each other forming a groove or open cavity42which can receive handle portion44that pivots about a fixed point46to a90degree or substantially90degree angle with respect to the handle22. The handle portion44and the groove42are configured such that the upper surface of handle portion44is flush with the upper edges of the groove42when the handle portion is received within the groove.FIG. 2also shows an opening48in horizontal side wall, which is adapted to receive the upper part of the handle portion as shown inFIGS. 3 and 4.

FIGS. 3 and 4show an embodiment of the disclosure where two or more container systems may be connected to each other to create an organization unit100. Specifically,FIG. 3shows an upper container system50disconnected from a lower container system52which allows a user to create a smaller organizational unit or to access receptacles within a lower container system52.

In this embodiment, the handle portions44are extended outwardly from the handle22at about90degrees. Each handle portion has a projecting edge54which can be mated with the opening48within the horizontal side wall of the upper container system50. When the projecting edges54are mated with a corresponding opening48of the upper container system, the container systems are securely connected and transportable using the handle of the upper container system22while the planar bottom56of the lower container system52serves as the storage base of the entire organizational unit. A person of ordinary skill in the art would understand that the organizational unit is not limited to only two container systems mated together and that two or more container systems can be mated together in order to create a large organizational unit. In this case, the handle22of the upper most container system permits a user to easily transport or carry the entire organizational unit while the planar bottom of the lower most container system serves as the storage base for the entire organizational unit.

As shown inFIG. 5the container system includes a base portion10. The base portion includes a planar bottom12. The base portion includes a first end and a second end, each of which are coupled to a vertical side wall14aand14b. The vertical side wall14is coupled to horizontal side walls16a,16b,16cand16d, which define the internal space of the storage base portion10. The base portion can assume various shapes known to persons of ordinary skill in the art by varying the length or other dimensions of the horizontal and vertical side walls, but is preferably square or rectangular in shape.

Further, as shown inFIG. 5, an interior horizontal sidewall18or sidewalls may be used to separate or divide the interior of the storage base portion into one or more cavities20. In the embodiment shown inFIG. 1, the storage base portion is divided into two cavities20aand20b. Each cavity is defined by a planar bottom12, vertical side walls14and an horizontal interior side wall16. The planar bottom12, vertical side walls14and horizontal side walls16and18can vary in dimension so as to create a more open base portion as shown or closed cavity. In other embodiments, the cavities can further be defined into smaller cavities by employing additional interiors side walls within the cavity.

A handle22extends from a first horizontal side wall to second horizontal side wall opposite to or facing the first horizontal sidewall. The handle is provided to allow the container system to be moved to another location by grasping a portion of the bar24. As discussed in more detail later on, the handle portion44also serves to connect one container system to another.

The container system also includes one or more receptacles26of the same or varying sizes like those shown in26a,26band26c. The receptacles can be inserted within the storage base portion to transport the receptacles or store the receptacles. The receptacles can also be removed to access items within the receptacle or interchange them with a different receptacle. Each receptacle includes a planar bottom28with walls coupled to outward peripheral edges of the planar bottom28. Specifically, the receptacle may include a first side wall32athat is coupled to one side edge of the planar bottom28and a second side wall32bis coupled to the opposite side edge of the planar bottom. Between the sidewalls is a frontwall30that is coupled to a front edge of the planar bottom and a backwall34coupled to the opposite back edge of the planar bottom. The sidewalls, planar bottom and front and back walls combine to form a receptacle with an internal storage cavity.

Included with the receptacle26is a cap36which can be attached to an upper edge of a side wall, front wall or back wall to create an enclosed receptacle. In an embodiment, the cap36is configured to cover and seal the opening of the receptacle26. The cap36includes a panel70with an upper surface74and a lower surface72. An edge circumvents76the perimeter of the panel. In an embodiment, the edge76has an inner wall that extends perpendicularly or substantially perpendicular downward from the plane of the panel. The inner wall is coupled to an upper wall of the edge which extends horizontally and is coupled to an outer wall that extends vertically downward from the upper wall. The outer wall is spaced apart from the inner wall to form a channel (not shown). In an example, the cap fits over the receptacle so that the top edge of the receptacle is received within the channel of the lid. In this example, the cap covers the opening of the receptacle create a closed cavity. Further to this example, the cap can easily be removed to access the cavity within the receptacle. Other mechanisms of attaching the cap to the receptacle well known to those of ordinary skill in the art can also be employed. Further, the upper surface of the cap36may include one or more recesses38which have a peripheral profile that corresponds to all or a portion of the planar bottom12of the storage base portion10, the planar bottom28of a different receptacle, or both such that when one or more organization units are vertically stacked, the planar bottom12of the storage base portion10, the planar bottom28of a different receptacle, or both nest with in all or a portion of the cap recess.

Further, a person of ordinary skill in the art would understand that a kit could be created using various combinations of the components described above. For example a kit could include a base portion with three different sized receptacles58,60and62that fit within the storage base unit cavities. Separate base units could be provided such that the combination of receptacles could vary. For example, three smaller receptacles may be placed within one cavity of the storage base portion, or each base portion could include only one receptacle that extends the entire length and width of the cavity,62.

Another embodiment of the cap36is shown inFIGS. 6A-6C. In this embodiment, the cap36is removably attached to an upper edge of a side wall, front wall or back wall of the receptacle to create an enclosed receptacle. In this embodiment, the cap can be provided with one or more hinge supports80equally spaced along a peripheral edge of the cap. In an example the hinge includes a flap82configured to be received by a slot84(show inFIG. 7) on a sidewall32of the receptacle. In an embodiment, the flap82includes a first tab86opposed to a second tab88each of which extend outwardly and downwardly from the flap82. The position of each tab relative to the slot84is configured to provide sufficient clearance to span the width of the slot86and in operation allow the tabs86and88to be squeezed inwards, e.g. towards the center of the flap82to engage the flap82with the slot84. In operation, the tabs86and88can be squeezed inwards, e.g. towards the center of the flap82to disengage the flap82from the slot84.

In an embodiment, the flap82and tabs86and88are integrally formed, e.g. by injection molding. The material composition and dimensions of the tabs86and88are configured that in operation, a user can laterally displace the tabs with respect to the flap82with moderate force and to allow the tabs86and88to return back to their original position when then force has been released. In an example the flap and tabs are composed of a resilient material such as a plastic or resilient metal.

In an embodiment, each tab86and88has an end portion90that extends downwardly from each tab. In operation, as shown inFIG. 7, when each tab86and88is received within the slot84, the end portion90extends past the lower edge94of the slot84. In an embodiment, each tab86and88include a protrusion92that extends outwardly and horizontally from a peripheral edge of the tab. The position of each tab86and88and its respective protrusion92relative to the slot84are configured to provide sufficient clearance to span the width of the slot86and in operation allow the tabs86and88to be squeezed inwards, e.g. towards the center of the flap82to engage the flap82with the slot84.

In an example, the material composition and dimensions of the tabs86and88are configured such that in operation, a user can laterally displace the tabs with respect to the flap82with moderate force and to allow the tabs86and88to return back to their original position when the force has been released. In this embodiment, each protrusion clears the lower edge94of the slot84when the tabs are squeezed inwards and when the force on the tabs is released, the tabs return to their original position such that the lower edge94of the slot rests on an upper edge98of the protrusions. In an example, the protrusion provides a locking mechanism that secures the flap and its respective tabs within the slot. In operation, when the flap and tabs are received within the slot84, the protrusions prevent upward motion of the flap82and tabs86and88. Further to this example, in operation, the tabs86and88can be squeezed inwards, e.g. towards the center of the flap82such that the tabs and protrusions are laterally displaced a dimension to have sufficient clearance of the slot to disengage the flap82from the slot84.

In operation, the tabs86and88can be squeezed inwards, e.g. towards the center of the flap82to disengage the flap82from the slot84.

As shown inFIG. 7, the receptacle can include one or more slots evenly spaced across the sidewall32. In an embodiment, the slot84configured to receive the flap82. The slot84includes a first slot end wall96extending outwardly and horizontally away from the receptacle sidewall32and terminating at an upper edge98and a lower edge94. An edge of the first slot end wall96is coupled to a horizontal side wall100, which faces the receptacle side wall32and extends horizontally across the sidewall32and terminates at an upper edge102and lower edge104. The slot sidewall coupled to a second slot end wall106extending outwardly and horizontally away from the receptacle sidewall32and terminating at an upper edge108and a lower edge110. A slot or opening formed within the slot end walls and horizontal side walls has an open top bounded by the top edges of the horizontal side walls and slot end walls and an open bottom bounded by the lower edges of the horizontal side walls and slot end walls is configured with suitable dimensions to receive a tab86.

In an embodiment, the sidewall32of the receptacle includes a tab112that extends horizontally across a portion of the receptacle sidewall32, downwards from the upper edge114and outward from the sidewall32of the receptacle sidewall32. The position of the receptacle tab112relative to the slot19is configured to provide sufficient clearance to span the width of the slot19and in operation allow the tab to be inserted within the slot19and removed from the slot19.

In an embodiment, the receptacle tab112includes a first receptacle tab portion128opposed to a second receptacle tab portion130each of which extend outwardly and downwardly from the tab112. The position of each tab portion relative to the slot19is configured to provide sufficient clearance to span the width of the slot19and in operation allow the tab to be removably inserted within the slot19.

In an embodiment, shown inFIG. 5, the partition wall includes one or more partition slots spaced evenly across the partition wall. The partition slot19includes a first slot end wall116extending outwardly horizontally away from the partition wall18and terminating at an upper edge118and a lower edge120. An edge of the first slot end wall116is coupled to a horizontal side wall122which faces the partition wall18and extends horizontally across the partition wall18and terminates at an upper edge118and lower edge120. The partition slot sidewall coupled to a second slot end wall124extending outwardly and horizontally away from the partition wall18and terminating at an upper edge126and a lower edge128. A slot or opening formed within the slot end walls and horizontal side walls having an open top bounded by the top edges of the horizontal side walls and slot end walls and an open bottom bounded by the lower edges of the horizontal side walls and slot end walls is configured with suitable dimensions to receive a tab112.

In an embodiment, the partition slot19has one or more interior walls that extend outward from the partition wall18. The interior walls130(shown inFIG. 7) extend outward from the partition wall18relative to the horizontal side wall122to provide sufficient clearance of the tab112between the horizontal sidewall122and the interior wall. The interior walls130provide additional stability for the tab112when inserted within the partition slot19. In an embodiment the interior walls can be further configured relative to the tab such that the spacing between the interior walls and the sidewalls or adjacent interior walls form a channel (not shown) sufficient to receive the tab112, tab portion128and130, or both.

Also described herein is a customizable caddy assembly that includes a platform and a storage base configured to receive interchangeable storage receptacles.FIG. 8is a perspective view of a platform131according to an embodiment of the disclosure.FIG. 11is a perspective view of an embodiment of a platform131supporting a storage base135with a plurality of storage receptacles136,137,138according to this disclosure.FIG. 14is a perspective view of an embodiment of a platform131supporting a storage base135with a plurality of storage receptacles136,137,138according to this disclosure. Here, the platform base131is fitted with four removable wheels (132,133,134, and a fourth not shown) and supports the storage base135. The storage base135in this configuration contains a single long receptacle on one side136and two receptacles137and138on the other side. Other configurations of the receptacles on the storage base can include six small receptacles, or four small receptacles and a medium receptacle, or three small receptacles and one large receptacle, two small receptacles and two medium receptacles, one small receptacle with a medium receptacle and a large receptacle, or two large receptacles. The platform base131is also equipped with means such as a tab139that mates with opening140to secure the storage base135to the platform131. The tab can be similar in construction to the handle portion44of the storage base that serves to connect one container system to another. Each tab139can have a projecting edge, which can be mated with the opening140within the horizontal side wall of the storage base135. When the projecting edges of tabs such as tab139are mated with a corresponding opening140of the storage base, the container system is securely connected and moveable from one place to another by either using the handle of the storage base135or by attachment of handles to the platform base131or other mechanisms for maneuvering the entire caddy assembly in upright or inclined positions. The platform can include an integrated handle or a detachable handle, or a retractable handle that can be extended for pulling or pushing the caddy assembly. In another embodiment, the platform can include a mounting mechanism to attach the container system to a vertical surface. The mounting mechanism can be a mounting bar. In an embodiment, a handle attached to the platform base can serve as the mounting mechanism. A user can use the handle to transport the container system from one place to another, and then use the handle to mount the system on to a vertical surface such as a wall or a cabinet or a door. A person of ordinary skill in the art would understand that the customizable caddy assembly can include a plurality of container systems mated together to create a large organizational unit.

FIG. 9is a perspective view of the top of a platform141according to an embodiment of the disclosure. The bottom of platform141has a plurality of grooves and depressions to receive the frame of a storage base. For example, the platform has grooves143and144and depressions142,146, and147to receive the frame of a storage base. In certain embodiments, grooves143and144and depressions142,145, and146removable engage the frame of a storage base through a snap-fit or other insert-slot mechanisms. Certain depressions such as146and147are designed to also accommodate the planar bottom of the receptacles. The grooves and depressions in the platform can assume various shapes known to persons of ordinary skill in the art to receive the frame of the storage base and accommodate the bottoms of the receptacles.

FIG. 12is a perspective view of an embodiment of a platform131with a plurality of opposing tabs139in a folded down position according to this disclosure.FIG. 13is a close-up view of an embodiment of a tab139pivoted into a mating position and mating with an opening140of a storage base135according to this disclosure. In particular, the platform131defines a first longitudinal well143and a second longitudinal well143such that the first well143longitudinally opposes the second well143. The platform131also hosts a first tab139including a first proximal portion and a first distal portion, where the first proximal portion is pivotally coupled to the platform131between the first well143and the second well143such that the first tab139pivots between a first lowered position (disengagement) and a first raised position (engagement) between the first well143and the second well143, and where the first distal portion includes a first hook, as shown inFIG. 13. Similarly, the platform131hosts a second tab139including a second proximal portion and a second distal portion, where the second proximal portion is pivotally coupled to the platform131between the first well143and the second well143such that the second tab139pivots between a second lowered position (disengagement) and a second raised position (engagement) between the first well143and the second well143, where the second distal portion includes a second hook, as shown inFIG. 13. The first tab139and the second tab139are co-aligned along a longitudinal plane common thereto, which longitudinally extends along the platform131. As such, the first distal portion and the second distal portion are configured to move away from each other in an arcuate manner as the first proximal portion pivots from the first lowered position to the first raised position, as shown inFIG. 13, and the second tab pivots from the second lowered position to the second raised position, as shown inFIG. 13, and the first distal portion and the second distal portion are configured to move toward each other in an arcuate manner as the first proximal portion pivots from the first raised position to the first lowered position, as shown inFIG. 12, and the second proximal portion pivots from the second raised position to the second lowered position, as shown inFIG. 12. Note that as shown inFIG. 13, the first tab139or the second tab139includes a rectilinear back portion extending between a respective proximal portion and a respective distal portion. The rectilinear back portion includes a corrugated portion opposing the first hook or the second hook.

FIG. 10is a perspective view of the bottom of a platform141according to an embodiment of the disclosure. The molds149and150correspond to depressions144and142, as shown inFIG. 9, which are configured to receive the frame of the storage base. The slots151,152,153, and154on the platform are configured to engage detachable moving mechanisms such as inserts with wheels. Each one of the slots151,152,153, and154can receive an insert with a wheel, such as132,133, and134shown inFIG. 8. These wheels can have locks to prevent the platform from rolling away. Other embodiments include a platform141with integrated wheels instead of the detachable wheels. These wheels can be of any suitable size, shape, color, profile, width, and hardness. The wheels may be secured to the platform by a variety of mechanisms, such as screwing the wheels to appropriate slots in the platform, mounting the wheels to the platform via a bolt and a lug nut, and mounting the integrated wheels to the platform utilizing a single common axle. In an embodiment, adjacent slots such as151and152can be fitted with inline-skate wheel mechanisms, where the inserts that fit into slots151and152have a line of small wheels that increase mobility of heavier container systems. Adjacent slots such as153and154can also be similar fitted in this embodiment.

While various embodiments of the present disclosure have been described, it will be apparent to those of skill in the art that many more embodiments and implementations are possible that are within the scope of this disclosure. Accordingly, the present disclosure is not to be restricted except in light of the attached claims and their equivalents.