Patent Publication Number: US-11661767-B2

Title: Drawer assembly

Description:
TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The present disclosure generally relates to drawer assemblies that are used in conjunction with shelves to store items such as, for example, parcels and/or packages, and more particularly to shelving systems for temporarily storing items, wherein one or more drawer assemblies of each shelving system can be unlatched by applying a pushing motion to a handle. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Delivery and/or service vehicles such as, for example, trucks, vans and cars may include an assembly having trays positioned on one or more racks located in an interior of the delivery or service vehicle. Items such as, for example, tools, parcels and/or packages are stored on the trays temporarily while the vehicle is being driven to a selected destination, such as, for example, the home or office of a client, a loading dock, or storefront of recipient. A driver of the vehicle or other personnel may remove the item or items from the tray once he or she arrives at the selected destination by accessing the item or items through one or more doors of the vehicle, such as, for example, rear doors of a van or truck. Some vehicles include trays that slide relative to the rack to facilitate accessing the item or items by the driver of the vehicle or other personnel. That is, once one or more doors of the vehicle are opened, the driver or other personnel may slide the trays relative to the rack such that the item or items are conveniently located outside of the interior of the vehicle. 
     In vehicles that include trays that slide relative to the rack, some trays may tend to slide at undesired times such as, for example, when the delivery vehicle makes a sharp turn and/or when the vehicle comes to an abrupt stop, which causes the item or items positioned on the tray to move relative to the tray and/or fall off the tray and onto the floor of the vehicle, potentially damaging the item or items. While some rack and tray assemblies used in vehicles include a locking mechanism to prevent the trays from sliding relative to the rack, the locking mechanisms used encompass only a small portion of the tray, thus making accessing the locking mechanism difficult and/or may require two hands to operate. For example, conventional locking mechanisms include a handle having a thumb release on one side of the handle. In order to lock and/or unlock the tray from the rack, the driver of the vehicle or other personnel is required to apply the thumb release, typically by pressing the thumb release down. Due to the small size and remote location of the thumb release, accessing and/or pressing the thumb release is often difficult, especially when the driver or other personnel is carrying other items. This disclosure describes improvements over these prior art technologies. 
     SUMMARY 
     In one embodiment, in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure, a drawer assembly is provided. The drawer assembly includes a member having a first locking element. A drawer comprises a frame and a handle. The handle comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is coupled to the frame. The second portion is coupled to the first portion. A drawer release comprises a first end and a second end. The drawer release is rotatably coupled to the drawer. The first end comprises a second locking element. The second portion is rotatable relative to the first portion to move the drawer release from a first orientation in which the second locking element directly engages the first locking element to prevent the drawer from sliding relative to the member to a second orientation in which the second locking element is spaced apart from the first locking element to allow the drawer to slide relative to the member. 
     In some embodiments, a pushing motion applied to the second portion rotates the second portion relative to the first portion to move the drawer release from the first orientation to the second orientation. In some embodiments, the second portion directly engages a bottom surface of the second end such that the pushing motion causes an upward force to be applied to the bottom surface to pivot the second end relative to the drawer and move the drawer release from the first orientation to the second orientation. In some embodiments, the pushing motion causes an extension of the second portion that engages a bottom surface of the second end to move in a substantially upward direction such that the extension presses upwardly on the bottom surface of the second end to move the drawer release from the first orientation to the second orientation. In some embodiments, the pushing motion causes the second portion to rotate relative to the first portion such that the second portion exerts an upward force on the second end to move the drawer release from the first orientation to the second orientation. 
     In some embodiments, the second portion is monolithic and a pushing motion applied to the second portion rotates the second portion relative to the first portion to move the drawer release from the first orientation to the second orientation, wherein the second portion directly engages a bottom surface of the second end such that the pushing motion causes an upward force to be applied to the bottom surface to pivot the second end relative to the drawer to move the drawer release from the first orientation to the second orientation. 
     In some embodiments, the drawer release moves from the first orientation to the second orientation by an operator pushing the second portion. In some embodiments, the second portion directly engages a bottom surface of the second end such that the operator pushing the second portion causes an upward force to be applied to the bottom surface to pivot the second end relative to the drawer and move the drawer release from the first orientation to the second orientation. In some embodiments, the operator pushing the second portion causes an extension of the second portion to move in a substantially upward direction such that the extension presses up on a bottom surface of the second end to move the drawer release from the first orientation to the second orientation. In some embodiments, the operator pushing the second portion causes the second portion to rotate such that the second portion exerts an upward force on the second end to move the drawer release from the first orientation to the second orientation. 
     In some embodiments, the second portion is monolithic and the drawer release moves from the first orientation to the second orientation by an operator pushing the second portion, wherein the second portion directly engages a bottom surface of the second end such that the operator pushing the second portion causes an upward force to be applied to the bottom surface to pivot the second end relative to the drawer and move the drawer release from the first orientation to the second orientation. 
     In some embodiments, the second portion directly engages a bottom surface of the second end such that rotating the second portion relative to the first portion causes an upward force to be applied to the bottom surface to pivot the second end relative to the drawer to move the drawer release from the first orientation to the second orientation. In some embodiments, rotation of the second portion relative to the first portion causes the second end to move upwardly to move the drawer release from the first orientation to the second orientation. In some embodiments, the handle has a maximum width that is greater than a maximum width of the frame. In some embodiments, the drawer assembly is free of any springs. In some embodiments, the frame comprises opposite first and second ends, the handle being coupled directly to the first end of the frame, the first locking element comprising a first end surface that faces toward the first end of the frame and an opposite second end surface that faces toward the second end of the frame, the second locking element directly engaging the second end surface when the drawer release is in the first orientation. In some embodiments, the drawer release comprises a plate, a first flange and a second flange, the first flange defining the second locking element, the second portion directly engaging a bottom surface of the second flange such that an upward force applied to the bottom surface by the second portion pivots the drawer release relative to the drawer to move the drawer release from the first orientation to the second orientation, the first and second flanges each extending perpendicular to the plate, the first end extending at an acute angle relative to the second flange. In some embodiments, a shelf comprises the drawer assembly coupled to a frame of the shelf, wherein the member is an outer member and is fixed to the frame of the shelf, the shelf comprising an inner member movably disposed in a channel of outer member, the drawer comprising a rail coupled to the frame, the rail being movably disposed in a channel of the inner member, and wherein the inner member is prevented from sliding relative to the outer member when the drawer release is in the first orientation. 
     In one embodiment, in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure, a drawer assembly is provided. The drawer assembly includes a member having a first locking element. A drawer comprises a frame and a handle. The handle comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is coupled to the frame. The second portion is coupled to the first portion. The second portion is monolithic. The handle having a maximum width that is greater than a maximum width of the frame. A drawer release comprises a first end and a second end. The second portion directly engaging a bottom surface of the second end. The drawer release is rotatably coupled to the drawer. The first end comprises a second locking element. A pushing motion applied to the second portion rotates the second portion relative to the first portion such that the second portion exerts an upward force on the bottom surface to move the drawer release from a first orientation in which the second locking element directly engages the first locking element to prevent the drawer from translating relative to the member to a second orientation in which the second locking element is spaced apart from the first locking element to allow the drawer to translate relative to the member. 
     In one embodiment, in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure, a drawer assembly is provided. The drawer assembly includes a member having a first locking element. A drawer comprises a frame and a handle. The handle comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is coupled to the frame. The second portion is coupled to the first portion. A drawer release comprises a first end and a second end. An extension of the second portion directly engages a bottom surface of the second end. The drawer release is rotatably coupled to the drawer. The first end comprises a second locking element. A pushing motion applied to the second portion rotates the second portion relative to the first portion such that the extension moves in an upward direction to exert a force on the bottom surface to move the drawer release from a first orientation in which the second locking element directly engages the first locking element to prevent the drawer from translating relative to the member to a second orientation in which the second locking element is spaced apart from the first locking element to allow the drawer to translate relative to the member. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The present disclosure will become more readily apparent from the specific description accompanied by the following drawings, in which: 
         FIG.  1    is a perspective view of one embodiment of a shelving system in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure, with drawer assemblies of the shelving system in a latched or closed orientation; 
         FIG.  2    is a perspective view of the shelving system shown in  FIG.  1   , with one of the drawer assemblies in an unlatched or open orientation; 
         FIG.  3    is a perspective view, in part phantom, of a drawer assembly of the shelving system shown in  FIG.  1   ; 
         FIG.  4    is a perspective view of a portion of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3   ; 
         FIG.  5    is a perspective view of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3   ; 
         FIG.  6    is a perspective view of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3   , with some parts separated; 
         FIG.  7    is a side view of a portion of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3   , with the drawer assembly in the latched or closed orientation; 
         FIG.  8    is a side view of a portion of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3   , with the drawer assembly in the unlatched or open orientation; 
         FIG.  9    is a perspective view of components of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3   ; 
         FIG.  10    is a perspective view of the components shown in  FIG.  9   ; 
         FIG.  11    is a front view of a portion of one of the components shown in  FIG.  9   ; 
         FIG.  12    is a perspective view of the portion shown in  FIG.  11   ; 
         FIG.  12 A  is a perspective view of components of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3   ; 
         FIG.  12 B  is a perspective view of components of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3   ; 
         FIG.  12 C  is a perspective view of components of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3   ; 
         FIG.  13    is a perspective view of a component of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3   ; 
         FIG.  14    is a perspective view of the component shown in  FIG.  13   ; 
         FIG.  15    is a perspective view of the component shown in  FIG.  13    coupled to the components shown in  FIG.  9   ; 
         FIG.  16    is a perspective view of a component of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3   ; 
         FIG.  17    is a perspective view of the component shown in  FIG.  16   ; 
         FIG.  18    is a close up, perspective view of a portion of the component shown in  FIG.  16   ; 
         FIG.  19    is a perspective view of the component shown in  FIG.  16    coupled to the components shown in  FIG.  9    and the component shown in  FIG.  13   ; 
         FIG.  20    is a perspective view, in part phantom, of components of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3   ; 
         FIG.  21    is a perspective view of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3   , with the drawer assembly in the latched or closed orientation; 
         FIG.  22    is a perspective view of a portion of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3   , with the drawer assembly in the latched or closed orientation and one or more parts removed; 
         FIG.  23    is a perspective view of a component of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3   ; 
         FIG.  23 A  is a rear view of the component shown in  FIG.  23   ; 
         FIG.  24    is a perspective view of the component shown in  FIG.  23   ; 
         FIG.  24 A  is a perspective view of components of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3   ; 
         FIG.  25    is a perspective view of a component of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3   ; 
         FIG.  26    is a perspective view of the component shown in  FIG.  25   ; 
         FIG.  27    is a side view of the component shown in  FIG.  25   ; 
         FIG.  28    is a perspective view of components of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3   ; 
         FIG.  29    is a perspective view of a component of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3   ; 
         FIG.  30    is a perspective view of the component shown in  FIG.  29   ; 
         FIG.  31    is a perspective view of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3   , with the drawer assembly in the latched or closed orientation and one or more parts removed; 
         FIG.  32    is a perspective view of a portion of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3   , with the drawer assembly in the latched or closed orientation and one or more parts removed; 
         FIG.  32 A  is a perspective view, in part phantom, of a portion of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3   , with the drawer assembly in the latched or closed orientation and one or more parts removed; 
         FIG.  33    is a perspective view showing the orientation of components of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3    when the drawer assembly in the latched or closed orientation; 
         FIG.  34    is a perspective view showing the orientation of components of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3    when the drawer assembly in the latched or closed orientation; 
         FIG.  35    is a perspective view showing the orientation of components of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3    when the drawer assembly in the latched or closed orientation; 
         FIG.  36    is a perspective view showing the orientation of components of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3    when the drawer assembly in the latched or closed orientation; 
         FIG.  37    is an end view showing the orientation of components of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3    when the drawer assembly in the latched or closed orientation; 
         FIG.  38    is an end view showing the orientation of components of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3    when the drawer assembly in the latched or closed orientation; 
         FIG.  39    is a perspective view of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3   , with the drawer assembly in the unlatched or open orientation and one or more parts removed; 
         FIG.  40    is a perspective view  238  of a portion of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3   , with the drawer assembly in the unlatched or open orientation and one or more parts removed; 
         FIG.  40 A  is a perspective view  238  of a portion of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3   , with the drawer assembly in the unlatched or open orientation and one or more parts removed; 
         FIG.  41    is a perspective view showing the orientation of components of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3    when the drawer assembly in the unlatched or open orientation; 
         FIG.  42    is a perspective view showing the orientation of components of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3    when the drawer assembly in the unlatched or open orientation; 
         FIG.  43    is an end view showing the orientation of components of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3    when the drawer assembly in the unlatched or open orientation; 
         FIG.  44    is an end view showing the orientation of components of the drawer assembly shown in  FIG.  3    when the drawer assembly in the unlatched or open orientation; 
         FIG.  45    is a perspective view of one embodiment of a component of the shelving system shown in  FIG.  1   ; and 
         FIG.  46    is a perspective view of one embodiment of a component of the shelving system shown in  FIG.  1   . 
     
    
    
     Like reference numerals indicate similar parts throughout the figures. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The exemplary embodiments of a shelving system and related methods of use are discussed in terms of devices for the storage of items. As discussed in greater detail hereinbelow, the shelving systems of the present disclosure include many improvements over conventional shelving systems. For example, while some conventional shelving systems include a spring loaded mechanism with a pin or engaging member that contacts a slide release, the shelving systems of the present disclosure, in contrast, do not include any springs or other assist devices and alternatively utilize a release lever that acts directly on a slide release tab. It is envisioned that by not including any springs or other assist devices, the shelving systems of the present disclosure are more robust than conventional shelving systems that include springs or other assist devices, since the mechanism receives the benefit of making use of the spring returns present in the drawer slides. 
     Some conventional shelving systems include a self-contained spring mechanism with a nylon follower and plastic end cap that constrains the spring mechanism. The shelving systems of the present disclosure, in contrast, rely on the spring returns already built into the drawer slides. In other conventional systems there exists an additional spring turn system and associated components that while enabling a spring assist feature on an uninstalled release device add unnecessary complexity to the complete system. End caps act only as a closeout. That is, the end caps of the shelving systems of the present disclosure serve only as a closeout and for bump protection, and breakage will not affect the operation of the mechanism, whereas in other conventional systems a thin plastic housing encases a self-contained spring mechanism that can be exposed upon breakage. 
     Some conventional shelving systems include a mechanism guide pin that engages drawer slide lock tabs in a downward motion. The shelving systems of the present disclosure, in contrast, include a handle having a portion that directly activates on a release lever in an upward motion when an operator applies a pushing motion to the handle, as discussed herein. The pushing motion required to disengage the drawer slides is a more ergonomic motion that induces less strain on the system, whereas other conventional systems rely on the mechanism release lever to act as a pulling device, and thus introducing additional strain to the system. 
     Some conventional shelving systems include a release lever that rotates outwardly and is used as a pull handle to open the drawer. The shelving systems of the present disclosure, in contrast, include a release lever that pivots upward as a handle is pushed inwardly in order to open and close the drawer. The pushing motion is in opposition to the intended direction of the drawers, and acts only to disengage the drawer slides, whereas the pulling motion in other conventional systems can stress the drawer slide release tabs since the entirety of the pulling force required to open the drawers is bearing on these release tabs. 
     Some conventional shelving systems require a pulling motion to disengage drawer slides. The shelving systems of the present disclosure, in contrast, require a pushing motion to disengage drawer slides. While pulling a handle requires an operator to rely solely upon his or her finger and/or arm muscles to move (pull) the handle, a pushing motion, in contrast, can be applied by the operator using his or her body weight in conjunction with his or her finger and/or arm muscles, thus making it easier for the operator to disengage drawer slides. That is the operator need not rely solely upon his or her finger and/or arm muscles to move the handle, but can also use his or her body weight to move the handle. This is especially important in systems in which a significant amount of force is required to disengage drawer slides. 
     Excessive opening force creates the potential for the mechanism in some conventional shelving systems to deform slide release lock tabs and may lead to premature system failure. The shelving systems of the present disclosure, in contrast, constrain excessive opening force by the mechanism housing, where slide release tabs will bottom out and limit any damaging deformation, as discussed herein. 
     When in the situation of premature drawer slide failure, the lock tabs of some conventional shelving systems are free to droop, which causes the entire mechanism to fail in the unlocked position (with undesirable unintended motion of the drawers). Lock tabs of the shelving systems of the present disclosure, in contrast, are constrained by a release lever when in the situation of premature drawer slide failure such that the entire mechanism fails in the locked position (so the drawer will remain locked in the closed position until it can be serviced). 
     Some conventional shelving systems include thin plastic end caps that are prone to breakage, resulting in a mechanism failure. The shelving systems of the present disclosure, in contrast, include thicker plastic end caps that serve as bump protection, and breakage will not affect the operation of the mechanism. 
     The present disclosure may be understood more readily by reference to the following detailed description of the disclosure taken in connection with the accompanying drawing figures, which form a part of this disclosure. It is to be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the specific devices, methods, conditions or parameters described and/or shown herein, and that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments by way of example only and is not intended to be limiting of the claimed disclosure. Also, as used in the specification and including the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include the plural, and reference to a particular numerical value includes at least that particular value, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Ranges may be expressed herein as from “about” or “approximately” one particular value and/or to “about” or “approximately” another particular value. When such a range is expressed, another embodiment includes from the one particular value and/or to the other particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent “about,” it will be understood that the particular value forms another embodiment. It is also understood that all spatial references, such as, for example, horizontal, vertical, top, upper, lower, bottom, left and right, are for illustrative purposes only and can be varied within the scope of the disclosure. For example, the references “upper” and “lower” are relative and used only in the context to the other, and are not necessarily “superior” and “inferior”. 
     The following discussion includes a description of a shelving system, related components and methods of employing the shelving system in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure. Alternate embodiments are also disclosed. Reference will now be made in detail to the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, which are illustrated in the accompanying figures. Turning to  FIGS.  1 - 46   , there are illustrated components of a shelving system  40 . 
     In some embodiments, system  40  is configured for mounting in a vehicle, such as, for example, a delivery or service vehicle, such as, for example, a van or truck. In some embodiments, system  40  is mounted in the vehicle such that system  40  is accessible through rear doors of the vehicle, but is not readily accessible through side doors, or any other doors of the vehicle. In such embodiments, system  40  is positioned such that system  40  may move from a closed position to an open position when the rear doors of the vehicle open, but is prevented from moving from the closed position to the open position when the rear doors are closed, as will be described. In some embodiments, system  40  is mounted in the vehicle such that system  40  is accessible through one or more side door of the vehicle, but is not readily accessible through rear doors, or any other doors of the vehicle. In such embodiments, system  40  is positioned such that system  40  may move from the closed position to the open position when the side door of the vehicle is open, but is prevented from moving from the closed position to the open position when the side door is closed, as will be described. In some embodiments, system  40  includes a plurality of shelving units, wherein one unit is mounted in the vehicle such that it is accessible through one or more side doors on a first side of the vehicle and another unit is mounted in the vehicle such that it is accessible through one or more side doors on an opposite second side of the vehicle. In some embodiments, system  40  includes the vehicle. 
     The components of shelving system  40  can be fabricated from materials including metals, polymers and/or composites, depending on the particular application. For example, the components of system  40 , individually or collectively, can be fabricated from materials such as aluminum, steel, iron, stainless steel, titanium, titanium alloys, cobalt-chrome, stainless steel alloys, semi-rigid and rigid materials, plastics, elastomers, rubbers and/or rigid polymers. Various components of system  40  may have material composites, including the above materials, to achieve various desired characteristics such as strength, rigidity, elasticity, performance and durability. The components of system  40 , individually or collectively, may also be fabricated from a heterogeneous material such as a combination of two or more of the above-described materials. The components of system  40  can be extruded, molded, injection molded, cast, pressed and/or machined. The components of system  40  may be monolithically formed, integrally connected or include fastening elements and/or instruments, as described herein. 
     System  40  includes a shelf frame  42  and one or more drawer assemblies  44  that are each coupled to frame  42 . Frame  42  includes a vertical member  46  that is connected to a vertical member  48  by a horizontal member  50  and a vertical member  52  that is connected to a vertical member  54  by a horizontal member  56 . A cross member  58  connects member  46  to member  52  and a cross member  60  connects member  48  to member  54 . 
     Frame  42  has a length L 1  from an outer surface  62  of member  46  to an opposite outer surface  64  of member  48  and from an outer surface  66  of member  52  to an opposite outer surface  68  of member  54 . Members  50 ,  56  each have a length L 2  from an end surface  70  of member  50  to an opposite end surface  72  of member  50  and from an end surface  74  of member  56  to an opposite end surface  76  of member  56 . Length L 2  is greater than length L 1  such that end surface  70  is flush or substantially flush with outer surface  62 , end surface  74  is flush or substantially flush with outer surface  66 , an end  78  of member  50  extends outwardly from outer surface  64  and an end  80  of member  56  extends outwardly from outer surface  68 . That is, ends  78 ,  80  form an overhang that extends outwardly from members  48 ,  54 . The overhang is configured for allowing a deeper drawer depth than the vertical guide members would otherwise provide for the system. In some embodiments, length L 2  is equal or substantially equal to length L 1  such that end surface  70  is flush or substantially flush with outer surface  62 , end surface  72  is flush or substantially flush with outer surface  64 , end surface  74  is flush or substantially flush with outer surface  66  and end surface  76  is flush or substantially flush with outer surface  68 . 
     In some embodiments, frame  42  includes markings, such as, for example, indicia  82  on one or more components of frame  42 . In some embodiments, indicia is configured to illustrate one or more distances along a height of frame  42 . For example, in some embodiments, frame  42  includes indicia  82  along all or a portion of outer surface  62 , along all or a portion of outer surface  66 , along all or a portion of an inner surface  84  of member  48  and/or along all or a portion of an inner surface  86  of member  54 . In some embodiments, indicia  82  includes graduated markings and is identical on outer surface  62 , outer surface  66 , inner surface  84  and/or inner surface  86 . In some embodiments, indicia  82  includes one or more markings, letters, words and/or numbers correlating to a distance along member  46  or member  52  from member  58  and/or a distance along member  48  or member  54  from member  60 . In some embodiments, indicia  82  correlates to units of measurement, such as, for example, millimeters, centimeters, inches, feet, etc. In some embodiments, indicia  82  are consecutively numbers, beginning at ends of members  46 ,  52  that engage member  58  and at ends of members  48 ,  54  that engage member  60 . Inner surface  84  is opposite outer surface  64  and inner surface  86  is opposite outer surface  68 . 
     Drawer assemblies  44  each include a cross member, such as, for example, an outer member  88  and a cross member, such as, for example, an outer member  90 . Member  88  comprises an outer surface  92  and an inner surface  94  opposite outer surface  92  and member  90  comprises an outer surface  96  and an inner surface  98  opposite outer surface  96 . Member  88  is coupled to frame  42  such that outer surface  92  directly engages members  46 ,  48  and member  88  extends perpendicular to members  46 ,  48 . Member  90  is coupled to frame  42  such that outer surface  96  directly engages members  52 ,  54  and member  90  extends perpendicular to members  52 ,  54 . It is envisioned that members  88 ,  90  may each be coupled to frame  42  via screws, bolts, rivets, welding, etc. 
     In some embodiments, member  88  is permanently coupled to members  46 ,  48  such that member  88  cannot be moved relative to members  46 ,  48  without breaking at least one of members  46 ,  48 ,  88  and member  90  is permanently coupled to members  52 ,  54  such that member  90  cannot be moved relative to members  52 ,  54  without breaking at least one of members  52 ,  54 ,  90 . 
     In some embodiments, member  88  is removably coupled to members  46 ,  48  such that member  88  can be moved relative to members  46 ,  48  without breaking at least one of members  46 ,  48 ,  88  and member  90  is removably coupled to members  52 ,  54  such that member  90  can be moved relative to members  52 ,  54  without breaking at least one of members  52 ,  54 ,  90 . This allows member  88  to be selectively positioned along lengths of members  46 ,  48  and member  90  to be selectively positioned along lengths of members  52 ,  54 , wherein members  88 ,  90  are each provisionally fixed to frame  42  after being selectively positioned along lengths of members  52 ,  54 . 
     In some embodiments, indicia  82  on members  46 ,  48 ,  52 ,  54  is used to ensure that member  88  extends perpendicular to members  46 ,  48 , member  90  extends perpendicular to members  52 ,  54  and that member  88  is positioned at the same distance along heights of members  46 ,  48  as member  90  is positioned at along heights of members  52 ,  54 . That is, indicia  82  may be used to ensure that member  88  extends perpendicular to members  46 ,  48 , member  90  extends perpendicular to members  52 ,  54 , member  88  is positioned at a first distance from members  58 ,  60  along heights of members  46 ,  48  and member  90  is also positioned at the first distance from members  58 ,  60  along heights of members  52 ,  54 . 
     Member  88  comprises a wall  100  that includes surfaces  92 ,  94 . Wall  100  defines a slide release tab or a locking element, such as, for example, a flange  102  extending inwardly from inner surface  94 . Flange  102  includes a top portion  104  that extends continuously from an end surface  106  to an opposite end surface  108 , as shown in  FIG.  18   , for example. Portion  104  extends directly from surface  94  such that there is no space or gap between surface  94  and portion  104 . Portion  104  is linear and/or planar from end surface  106  to end surface  108 . In some embodiments, portion  104  extends at an angle α relative to a longitudinal axis X 1  defined by the length of member  88 . Inner surface  94  defines a channel  110  that extends along axis X 1 . In some embodiments, angle α is an acute angle. In some embodiments, angle α is an angle between about 1 degree and about 45 degrees. In some embodiments, angle α is an angle between about 1 degree and about 35 degrees. In some embodiments, angle α is an angle between about 1 degree and about 25 degrees. In some embodiments, angle α is an angle between about 1 degree and about 15 degrees. In some embodiments, angle α is an angle between about 1 degree and about 5 degrees. 
     Member  90  comprises a wall  112  that includes surfaces  96 ,  98 . Wall  112  defines a slide release tab or a locking element, such as, for example, a flange  114  extending inwardly from inner surface  98 , as shown in  FIGS.  34 ,  36 ,  38 ,  42  and  44   , for example. Flange  114  includes a top portion  116  that extends continuously from an end surface  118  to an opposite end surface  120 . Portion  116  extends directly from surface  98  such that there is no space or gap between surface  98  and portion  116 . Portion  116  is curved and/or arcuate from end surface  118  to end surface  120 . The length of member  90  defines a longitudinal axis X 2 . Inner surface  98  defines a channel  122  that extends along axis X 2 . 
     In some embodiments, member  88  is structurally identical to member  90 . That is, the difference between member  88  of drawer assembly  44  and member  90  of the same drawer assembly  44  is the manner in which it is mounted to frame  42 . For example, flange  102  is identical to flange  114 . However, when member  88  is mounted to frame  42 , a linear portion of flange  102  (portion  104 ) faces toward a top of member  88  and a curved portion  103  of flange  102  faces toward a bottom of member  88 , as shown in  FIG.  18   , and when member  90  is mounted to frame  42 , a curved portion of flange  114  (portion  116 ) faces toward a top of member  90  and a linear portion  115  of flange  114  faces toward a bottom of member  90 , as shown in  FIG.  35   . 
     Drawer assemblies  44  each include a cross member, such as, for example, an inner member  124  and a cross member, such as, for example, an inner member  126 , as shown in  FIGS.  13 - 15   , for example. Member  124  is configured to be slidingly positioned in channel  110  such that member  124  is parallel and/or coaxial with axis X 1  and member  126  is configured to be slidingly positioned in channel  122  such that member  126  is parallel and/or coaxial with axis X 2 . Member  124  includes an inner surface  128  and an opposite outer surface  130 . Surface  128  defines a channel  132 . Member  124  is positioned in channel  110  such that surface  130  faces surface  94  of member  88 . Member  126  includes an inner surface  134  and an opposite outer surface  136 . Surface  134  defines a channel  138 . Member  126  is positioned in channel  122  such that surface  136  faces surface  98  of member  90 . 
     Drawer assemblies  44  each include a drawer  140  having a drawer frame  142  and a handle  144  coupled to frame  142 . Frame  142  includes an end wall  146  and an opposite end wall  148 , as shown in  FIGS.  9 - 10   , for example. A side wall  150  extends from end wall  146  to end wall  148  and an opposite side wall  152  extends from end wall  146  to end wall  148  such that side wall  152  is spaced apart from side wall  150  by end walls  146 ,  148 . Wall  150  includes a flange  150   a  having an end surface  150   b  and wall  152  includes a flange  152   a  having an end surface  152   b , as shown in  FIGS.  9  and  10    for example. Frame  142  has a (maximum) width W 1  defined by the distance from end surface  150   b  to end surface  152   b . Drawer  140  includes a tray  151  extending from wall  146  to wall  148  and from wall  150  to wall  152 . In some embodiments, tray  151  joins bottom ends of walls  146 ,  148 ,  150 ,  152 . Tray  151  is configured to support items within drawer  140 . That is, one or more items can be stored within drawer  140  such that the item(s) is/are positioned on top of tray  151  and are positioned between walls  146 ,  148  and/or walls  150 ,  152 . 
     Wall  146  includes features to couple walls  150 ,  152  to wall  146  and to couple handle  144  to wall  146 . For example, in some embodiments, wall  146  includes a top portion  500 , a bottom portion  502  and an intermediate portion  504  between top portion  500  and bottom portion  502 , as shown in  FIGS.  11  and  12   , for example. Bottom portion  502  includes spaced apart extensions  506 ,  508  that define a cavity  510  therebetween. Cavity  510  is configured for disposal of an end of tray  151  such that the entire thickness of tray  151  is positioned between extensions  506 ,  508 , as shown in  FIG.  12 A . Top portion  500  includes a channel  512  and bottom portion  502  includes a channel  514  that extends parallel to channel  512 . A fastener, such as, for example, a screw  516  extends through wall  150  and into an end of channel  512  and a fastener, such as, for example, a screw  518  extends through wall  150  and into an end of channel  514  to couple wall  150  to wall  146 , as shown in  FIG.  12 B . Likewise, a fastener, such as, for example, a screw  520  extends through wall  152  and into an end of channel  152  and a fastener, such as, for example, a screw  522  extends through wall  152  and into an end of channel  154  to couple wall  152  to wall  146 , as shown in  FIG.  12 C . Top portion  500  includes spaced apart flanges  524 ,  526  that define a recess  528  therebetween. Bottom portion  502  includes a slot  530  extending into a surface  532  of wall  146 . Recess  528  and slot  530  are each configured for disposal of a portion of handle  144  to couple handle  144  to wall  146 , as discussed herein. In some embodiments, wall  146  is structurally similar to or structurally identical to wall  148  and an end of tray  151  is positioned in a cavity of  148  that is the same or similar to cavity  510  such that the thickness of tray is positioned in the cavity of wall  148 . 
     Drawer  140  further includes rails  154 ,  156  that are coupled to frame  142 . Rail  154  is coupled directly to side wall  150  and rail  156  is coupled directly to side wall  152 . Rail  154  is configured to be slidably disposed in channel  132  of member  124  and rail  156  is configured to be slidably disposed in channel  138  of member  126 . Drawer  140  is configured to temporarily store one or more items until the one or more items is/are retrieved. In some embodiments, items that are stored in or on drawer  140  (tray  151 ) are visible when drawer assembly  44  is in the latched or closed orientation. For example, the items are visible between members  46 ,  48  and/or between members  52 ,  54  and between adjacent drawers  140 , as can be seen from  FIGS.  1  and  2   , for example. That is, there is no panel or other structure that extends from member  46  to member  48  and/or from member  50  to bottoms of members  46 ,  48  or panel other structure that extends from member  52  to member  54  and/or from member  56  to bottoms of members  52 ,  54  so as to block the visibility of items that are stored in or on drawer  140  when drawer assembly  44  is in the latched or closed orientation. 
     Handle  144  includes a portion  158  that is fixed to frame  142  and a portion  160  that is rotatably coupled to portion  158 , as shown in  FIGS.  21  and  22   , for example. Portions  158 ,  160  each have a (maximum) width W 2 , wherein width W 2  is greater than width W 1 . System  40  has a (maximum) width W 3  defined by the distance from outer surface  92  of member  88  to outer surface  96  of member  90  when members  88 ,  90  are coupled to frame  42  as discussed herein. Width W 3  is greater than width W 1  and is equal to or substantially equal to width W 2 . In some embodiments, handle  144  includes first and second end caps  534 ,  536  that are coupled to opposite ends of portion  158 . Handle  144  has (maximum) width W 4  defined by the distance from an outer surface  538  of end cap  534  to an end surface  540  of end cap  536 , wherein outer surface  540  faces away from outer surface  538 , as shown in  FIG.  20   , for example. Width W 4  is greater than width W 3 . 
     In some embodiments, drawer assembly  44  is configured such that handle  144  (including portion  158 , portion  160 , end cap  534  and end cap  536 ) is spaced apart from an end surface  162  of member  88  and an end surface  164  of member  90  when drawer  140  is fully closed (pushed all the way inward relative to frame  42 ), as shown in  FIG.  4   , for example. That is, there is a gap  163  between end surface  162  and end cap  534  and/or portion  158  and a similar gap  165  between end surface  164  and end cap  536  and/or portion  158  when drawer  140  is fully closed (pushed all the way inward relative to frame  42 ). In some embodiments, gaps  163 ,  165  provide space for fastener installation. That is, gaps  163 ,  165  are present after drawer  140  has been pushed all the way inward relative to frame  42  and is prevented from being pushed any further inwardly relative to frame  42  (is fully closed). In some embodiments, gaps  163 ,  165  allow handle  144  to be spaced apart from frame  42  when drawer  140  is fully closed. 
     As would be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art, spacing handle  144  apart from members  88 ,  90  when drawer  140  is fully closed reduces the likelihood of damage to handle  144  as drawer  140  is opened and closed since handle  144  will not come into contact with members  88 ,  90  when drawer  140  is either open or fully closed. In some embodiments, members  88 ,  90  are coupled to frame  42  such that flange  102  is positioned between outer surface  62  of member  46  and end surface  162  and flange  114  is positioned between outer surface  66  of member  52  and end surface  164  ( FIGS.  1  and  2   ). 
     Portion  158  includes a wall  166  having a top end  168  and an opposite bottom end  170 , as shown in  FIGS.  23 - 24   , for example. Wall  166  extend from a first end  169  to an opposite second end  171 . Portion  158  includes an extension  172  extending from end  168 . Extension  172  includes a wall  174  that extends directly from wall  166  and a wall  176  that extends from an end of wall  174 . Surfaces of walls  166 ,  174 ,  176  define a cavity  178  configured for disposal of portion  160  when drawer assembly  44  in an unlatched or open orientation, as discussed herein. In some embodiments, a portion  174   a  of wall  174  extends perpendicular to wall  166  and wall  176  extends parallel to wall  166 . Wall  174  includes a portion  174   b  and an inclined ramp  174   c  that extends from portion  174   a  to portion  174   b . Ramp  174   c  and/or portion  174   b  define a gripping portion of handle  144 . That is, an operator may place tips of one or more of his or her fingers on ramp  174   c  when pulling drawer assembly  44  toward the operator. 
     Portion  158  includes one or a plurality of grooves  180  that each extend parallel to one another and are configured for disposal of fasteners to couple end caps  534 ,  536  to portion  158 . For example, in some embodiments, fasteners, such as, for example, screws  188  are inserted through end cap  534  and into grooves  180  to couple end cap  534  to one end of handle  144  and screws  188  are inserted through end cap  536  and into grooves  180  to couple end cap  536  to an opposite end of handle  144 . In some embodiments, at least one of grooves  180  extends the entire width of portion  158 . 
     In some embodiments, at least one of grooves  180  has a length that is equal to width W 2 . In some embodiments, at least one of grooves  180  is uniform along the entire length of portion  158 . In some embodiments, at least one of grooves  180  has a uniform cross-sectional configuration along the entire length thereof. In some embodiments, an inner surface  190  of wall  176  is planar from groove  180  to an end surface  192  of wall  176 . In some embodiments, wall  176  is free of any projections, protrusions, extensions, etc. that extend outwardly from inner surface  190  from groove  180  to end surface  192 . In some embodiments, portion  160  is spaced apart from cavity  178  when drawer assembly  44  in a latched or closed orientation and is positioned within cavity  178  when drawer assembly  44  is in the unlatched or open orientation. That is, no part of portion  160  is positioned within cavity  178  when drawer assembly  44  in the latched or closed orientation, as shown in  FIG.  7   , and at least part of portion  160  is positioned within cavity  178  when drawer assembly  44  in the unlatched or open orientation, as shown in  FIG.  8   . 
     Portion  158  is configured to be coupled to end wall  146  of drawer  140  and includes spaced apart projections  182  each extending outwardly from wall  166 , as shown in  FIG.  24   , for example. Projections  182 ,  184  are configured for disposal in channel  512  such that projection  182  directly engages flange  524  and projection  184  directly engages flange  526 , as shown in  FIG.  24 A , for example. Projection  186  is disposed in slot  530  when projections are disposed in channel  512 . The engagement of projections  182 ,  184  with flanges  524 ,  526  and the disposal of projection  186  in slot  530  couples portion  158  to end wall  146  of drawer  140  to prevent movement of portion  158  relative to frame  142  without the need for additional fasteners, welding, etc. In some embodiments, portion  158  can be variously connected with end wall  146 , such as, for example, monolithic, integral connection, frictional engagement, threaded engagement, mutual grooves, screws, adhesive, nails, barbs, raised elements, spikes, clips, snaps, friction fittings, compressive fittings, expanding rivets, staples, fixation plates, key/keyslot, tongue in groove, dovetail, magnetic connection and/or posts. 
     Wall  176  includes a rib  198  and a rib  200  that is spaced apart rib  198  by an arcuate surface  202 . Ribs  198 ,  200  each extend outwardly from an inner surface of wall  176 . That is, ribs  198 ,  200  each extend outwardly from the inner surface wall  176 . Arcuate surface  202  defines a passageway  204  having a length that is equal to width W 2 . That is, passageway  204  extends the entire width of portion  158 . In some embodiments, passageway  204  is uniform along the entire length of passageway  204 . In some embodiments, passageway  204  has a uniform cross-sectional configuration along the entire length of passageway  204 . 
     Portion  158  includes spaced apart surfaces  542 ,  544  and a surface  546  that connects surface  542  and surface  544 , as best shown in  FIG.  23 A . Surfaces  542 ,  544  extend parallel to one another and surface  546  extends perpendicular to surfaces  542 ,  544 . Surfaces,  542 ,  544 ,  546  define a cutout  548  that extends into end  169 . Portion  158  further includes spaced apart surfaces  550 ,  552  and a surface  554  that connects surface  550  and surface  552 . Surfaces  550 ,  552  extend parallel to one another and surface  554  extends perpendicular to surfaces  550 ,  552 . Surfaces,  550 ,  552 ,  554  define a cutout  556  that extends into end  171 . 
     Portion  160  has a maximum width that is equal to a maximum width of portion  158 . That is, portions  158 ,  160  each have width W 2 . Portion  160  includes a top wall  206  having an end  208  and an opposite end  210 , as shown in  FIGS.  25  and  26   , for example. End  208  includes a bulbous portion  212  that is configured for rotatable disposal in passageway  204 , as discussed herein. Portion  160  includes a front wall  214  that extends downwardly from end  208 . In some embodiments, wall  214  includes an outer surface  216  and a plurality of spaced apart protrusions  218  that extend outwardly from outer surface  216 . Protrusions  218  are configured to facilitate gripping of portion  160 , as discussed herein. In some embodiments, protrusions  218  are arcuate and/or extend the entire width of portion  160 . In some embodiments, at least one of protrusions  218  has width W 2 . Surface  216  is concavely curved to facilitate pushing of wall  214 , as discussed herein. 
     Wall  206  includes a top surface  220  and an opposite bottom surface  222 . Portion  160  includes an extension  224  that extends outwardly from surface  220  and includes a bulbous end portion  230 . Portion  230  is configured for engagement with a release lever, such as, for example, a drawer release  232  to apply an upward force to drawer release  232  to move drawer assembly  44  between the latched or closed orientation to the unlatched or open orientation, as discussed herein. Portion  230  is monolithically and/or integrally formed with other parts of portion  160 , such as, for example, wall  214  such that portion  230  cannot be removed or separated from wall  214  without breaking or damaging portion  230  and/or wall  214 . As such, the component (portion  160 ) of handle  144  that is moved relative to portion  158  is the same component that applies an upward force on drawer releases to move drawer assembly  44  between the latched or closed orientation and the unlatched or open orientation, as discussed herein. 
     Portion  160  includes an extension  234  extending outwardly from surface  222  and including an end portion  240 . Portion  230  is configured for engagement with drawer release  232  and a drawer release  235  to apply an upward force to drawer releases  232 ,  235  to move drawer assembly  44  between the latched or closed orientation and the unlatched or open orientation, as discussed herein. Surface  220  and extension  234  define an arcuate passage  242  configured for movable disposal of rib  198  as drawer assembly  44  between the latched or closed orientation and the unlatched or open orientation, as discussed herein. In some embodiments, extension  234  and/or passage  242  is/are continuously curved. In some embodiments, portion  212 , passage  240  and extensions  224 ,  234  each extend the entire width of portion  158 . That is, portion  212 , passage  240  and extensions  224 ,  234  each have width W 2 . In some embodiments, portion  212 , passage  240  and extensions  224 ,  234  are each uniform along the entire width of portion  158 . In some embodiments, portion  240  directly engages wall  176  of portion  158  when drawer assembly  44  in a latched or closed orientation, as shown in  FIG.  7   , and is spaced apart from wall  176  when drawer assembly  44  is in the unlatched or open orientation, as shown in  FIG.  8   . In some embodiments, portion  160  is not in contact with any biasing elements, such as, for example, springs that apply a force to portion  160  when drawer assembly  44  in a latched or closed orientation or when drawer assembly  44  is in the unlatched or open orientation. 
     Drawer release  232  is coupled to drawer  140  such that a portion of drawer release  232  is positioned in a channel of rail  154  and drawer release  232  is rotatable relative to rail  154  and frame  142 . Drawer release  232  includes a body, such as, for example, a plate  244  having an end  246  and an opposite end  248 , as shown in  FIGS.  29  and  30   , for example. At least a portion of end  248  extends through cutout  556  such that drawer release  232  is spaced apart from surfaces  550 ,  552 ,  554  when drawer assembly  44  is in both the latched or closed orientation and the unlatched or open orientation, as discussed herein. In some embodiments, at least a portion of drawer release  232  is positioned in cavity  178  when drawer assembly  44  is in the unlatched or open orientation. End  248  is fixed relative to end  246 . In some embodiments, plate  244  is monolithically and/or integrally formed. Drawer release  232  includes an opening  250  that extends through a thickness of plate  244 . In some embodiments, a fastener, such as, for example, a rivet  252  extends through opening  250  and into rail  154  and/or sidewall  150  such that plate  244  is rotatable relative to rail  154  and sidewall  150  about rivet  252 . 
     Plate  244  includes a side  254  and an opposite side  256 . Drawer release  232  includes a flange  258  that extends outwardly from side  254  at a top portion of plate  244  and a flange  260  that extends outwardly from side  254  at a bottom portion of plate  244 . Flange  258  defines a locking element configured to engage and disengage a locking element, such as, for example, flange  102  of member  88  to move drawer assembly  44  between the latched or closed orientation and the unlatched or open orientation, as discussed herein. In some embodiments, flange  260  is non-parallel with flange  258 . In some embodiments, flange  260  extends at an angle relative to flange  258 . In some embodiments, flange  260  extends at an angle γ relative to flange  258 . In some embodiments, angle γ is an angle. In some embodiments, angle γ is an angle between about 1 degree and about 65 degrees. In some embodiments, angle γ is an angle between about 10 degrees and about 65 degrees. In some embodiments, angle γ is an angle between about 10 degrees and about 55 degrees. In some embodiments, angle γ is an angle between about 10 degrees and about 45 degrees. In some embodiments, angle γ is an angle between about 20 degrees and about 30 degrees. In some embodiments, side  254  extends parallel to side  256  and at least one of flanges  258 ,  260  extend perpendicular to sides  254  and side  256 . 
     In some embodiments, drawer release  232  includes an optional sleeve  262  having a section  264  positioned over a portion of end  248  and a section  266  positioned over a portion of flange  260 . Sleeve  262  is configured for direct engagement with portion  230  of extension  224  by pushing portion  160  inwardly to move portion  160  relative to portion  158  in the direction shown by arrow A in  FIG.  7    such that portion  160  rotates relative to portion  158  in the direction shown by arrow B in  FIG.  7    and extension  224 , which contacts a bottom surface of sleeve  262  (or a bottom surface of flange  260  when sleeve  262  is omitted), applies an upward force to flange  260  to move drawer assembly  44  from the latched or closed orientation to the unlatched or open orientation, as discussed herein. In some embodiments, sleeve  262  may be made at least in part from a material, such as, for example, plastic or an elastomeric material to enhance gripping of portion  230  with sleeve  262 . 
     Drawer release  235  is coupled to drawer  140  such that a portion of drawer release  235  is positioned in a channel of rail  156  and drawer release  235  is rotatable relative to rail  156  and frame  142 . Drawer release  235  includes a body, such as, for example, a plate  270  having an end  272  and an opposite end  274 , as shown in  FIGS.  34  and  36   , for example. End  274  is fixed relative to end  272  and at least a portion of end  274  extends through cutout  548  such that drawer release  232  is spaced apart from surfaces  524 ,  544 ,  546  when drawer assembly  44  is in both the latched or closed orientation and the unlatched or open orientation, as discussed herein. In some embodiments, at least a portion of drawer release  235  is positioned in cavity  178  when drawer assembly  44  is in the unlatched or open orientation. In some embodiments, plate  270  is monolithically and/or integrally formed. Drawer release  235  includes an opening  276  that extends through a thickness of plate  270 . In some embodiments, a fastener, such as, for example, a rivet  278  extends through opening  276  and into rail  156  and/or sidewall  152  such that plate  270  is rotatable relative to rail  156  and sidewall  152  about rivet  278 . 
     Plate  270  includes a side  280  and an opposite side  282 . Drawer release  235  includes a flange  284  that extends outwardly from side  282  at a top portion of plate  270  and a flange  286  that extends outwardly from side  282  at a bottom portion of plate  270 . Flange  284  defines a locking element configured to engage and disengage a locking element, such as, for example, flange  114  of member  90  to move drawer assembly  44  between the latched or closed orientation and the unlatched or open orientation, as discussed herein. In some embodiments, flange  286  is non-parallel with flange  284 . In some embodiments, flange  286  extends at an angle relative to flange  284 . In some embodiments, flange  286  extends at an acute angle relative to flange  258 . In some embodiments, flange  286  extends at angle γ relative to flange  284 . In some embodiments, drawer release  235  is structurally identical to drawer release  232 . 
     In some embodiments, drawer release  235  includes an optional sleeve  288  having a section  290  positioned over a portion of end  274  and a section  292  positioned over a portion of flange  286 . Section  266  is configured for direct engagement with portion  230  of extension  224  by pushing portion  160  inwardly to move portion  160  relative to portion  158  in the direction shown by arrow A in  FIG.  7    such that portion  160  rotates relative to portion  158  in the direction shown by arrow B in  FIG.  7    and extension  224 , which contacts a bottom surface of section  266  (or a bottom surface of flange  286  when sleeve  288  is omitted), applies an upward force to flange  286  to move drawer assembly  44  from the latched or closed orientation to the unlatched or open orientation, as discussed herein. In some embodiments, sleeve  288  may be made at least in part from a material, such as, for example, an elastomeric material to enhance gripping of portion  230  with sleeve  288 . 
     Portion  160  is coupled to portion  158  such that portion  212  is positioned in passageway  204  and at least a portion of rib  200  is positioned in passage  242 . When portion  212  is positioned in passageway  204  and at least a portion of rib  200  is positioned in passage  242 , portion  230  directly engages a bottom surface  268  of section  266  of sleeve  262  (or a bottom surface of flange  260  when sleeve  262  is omitted), as shown in  FIGS.  7  and  8   , for example, and portion  230  simultaneously directly engages a bottom surface  294  of section  292  of sleeve  288  (or a bottom surface of flange  286  when sleeve  288  is omitted). Portion  230  directly engages bottom surface  268  of section  266  of sleeve  262  (or the bottom surface of flange  260  when sleeve  262  is omitted) when drawer assembly  44  is in the latched or closed orientation, as shown in  FIG.  7   , and when drawer assembly  44  is in the unlatched or open orientation, as shown in  FIG.  8   . That is, portion  230  remains directly engaged with bottom surface  268  of section  266  of sleeve  262  (or the bottom surface of flange  260  when sleeve  262  is omitted) as drawer assembly  44  moves back and forth between the latched or closed orientation and the unlatched or open orientation. 
     Drawer assembly  44  is biased to the latched or closed orientation to prevent movement of drawer  140  relative to members  88 ,  90 , as discussed herein. In particular, when drawer assembly  44  is in the latched or closed orientation, portion  230  directly engages bottom surface  268  of section  266  of sleeve  262  (or a bottom surface of flange  260  when sleeve  262  is omitted) such that flange  260  and bottom surface  268  of section  266  each extend parallel to axis X 1 , as shown in  FIG.  33   . Likewise, when drawer assembly  44  is in the latched or closed orientation, portion  230  directly engages bottom surface  294  of section  292  of sleeve  288  (or a bottom surface of flange  286  when sleeve  288  is omitted) such that flange  286  and bottom surface  294  of section  292  each extend parallel to axis X 2 , as shown in  FIG.  34   . When drawer assembly  44  is the latched or closed orientation, wall  214  of portion  160  is spaced apart from wall  166  of portion  158 , as shown in  FIG.  7   , for example. 
     When drawer assembly  44  is in the latched or closed orientation, flange  258  extends at an angle δ relative to axis X 1  ( FIG.  33   ) such that a portion of flange  258 , such as, for example, an end surface  296  of flange  258  directly engages end surface  108  of flange  104  to prevent drawer  140  from translating relative to member  88  along axis X 1  in the direction shown by arrow C in  FIG.  33   . When drawer assembly  44  is in the latched or closed orientation, flange  284  extends at angle ε relative to axis X 2  ( FIG.  34   ) such that a portion of flange  284 , such as, for example, an end surface  298  of flange  284  directly engages end surface  120  of flange  114  to prevent drawer  140  from translating relative to member  90  along axis X 2  in the direction shown by arrow D in  FIG.  34   . In some embodiments, angle δ and/or angle ε is equal to angle α. In some embodiments, angle δ is equal to angle E. In some embodiments, angle δ and/or angle ε is an acute angle. In some embodiments, angle δ and/or angle ε is an angle between about 1 degree and about 45 degrees. In some embodiments, angle δ and/or angle ε is an angle between about 1 degree and about 35 degrees. In some embodiments, angle δ and/or angle ε is an angle between about 1 degree and about 25 degrees. In some embodiments, angle δ and/or angle ε is an angle between about 1 degree and about 15 degrees. In some embodiments, angle δ and/or angle ε is an angle between about 1 degree and about 5 degrees. 
     To move drawer assembly  44  from the latched or closed orientation to the unlatched or open orientation, a pushing motion is applied to portion  160  of handle  144 . The pushing motion moves portion  160  relative to portion  158  of handle  144  in the direction shown by arrow A in  FIG.  7    such that portion  160  rotates relative to portion  158  in the direction shown by arrow B in  FIG.  7    and portion  230  (which is already in direct contact with bottom surfaces  268 ,  294 , or bottom surfaces of flanges  260 ,  286  when sleeves  262 ,  288  are omitted) applies an upward force to bottom surfaces  268 ,  294  (or bottom surfaces of flanges  260 ,  286  when sleeves  262 ,  288  are omitted) to move ends  248 ,  274  in the direction shown by arrow E in  FIG.  7    such that flange  258  is spaced apart from flange  102  (flange  258  is positioned above flange  102 ) to allow drawer  140  to translate relative to member  88  along axis X 1  in the direction shown by arrow F in  FIG.  33    and flange  284  is spaced apart from flange  114  (flange  284  is positioned above flange  114 ) to allow drawer  140  to translate relative to member  90  along axis X 2  in the direction shown by arrow G in  FIG.  34   . That is, when drawer assembly  44  is in the unlatched or open orientation, flange  258  is positioned above flange  102  (between flange  102  and a top lip  95  of member  88 ) such that flange  258  will not come into contact with flange  102  as flange  258  passes by flange  102  when drawer  140  moves in the direction shown arrow F in  FIG.  33    relative to member  88  and flange  284  is positioned above flange  114  (between flange  114  and a top lip  97  of member  90 ) such that flange  284  will not come into contact with flange  114  as flange  284  passes flange  114  when drawer  140  moves in the direction shown arrow F in  FIG.  33    relative to member  90 . Drawer  140  is coupled with members  88 ,  90 ,  124 ,  126  such that lip  95  of member  88  is positioned below flange  150   a  of wall  150 , as shown in  FIG.  4   , and lip  97  of member  90  is positioned below flange  152   a  of wall  152 , as shown in  FIG.  3   . In some embodiments, drawer  140  is coupled with members  88 ,  90 ,  124 ,  126  such that a top surface  95   a  of lip  95  is spaced apart from a bottom surface  150   a   1  of flange  150   a , as shown in  FIG.  7   , and a top surface of lip  97  is spaced apart from a bottom surface of flange  152   a . When drawer assembly  44  is the unlatched or open orientation, wall  214  of portion  160  directly engages wall  166  of portion  158 , as shown in  FIG.  7   . 
     When the pushing motion that was applied to portion  160  of handle  144  to move portion  160  relative to portion  158  of handle  144  in the direction shown by arrow A in  FIG.  7    ceases and is removed, portion  160  rotates relative to portion  158  in the direction shown by arrow E in  FIG.  7    such that wall  214  moves relative to portion  158  in the direction shown by arrow H in  FIG.  7    to return drawer assembly  44  to the latched or closed orientation. That is, unless the pushing motion is applied to portion  160  of handle  144  to rotate wall  214  relative to portion  158 , drawer assembly  44  will be in the latched or closed orientation. 
     In operation and use, system  40  may be provided in any area where items are temporarily stored and later retrieved. For example, system  40  is adapted for use in a building, such as, for example, a warehouse to temporarily store various items for later retrieval. System  40  is also adapted for use within various types of vehicles, as discussed herein. In some embodiments, frame  42  may include one or more mounting brackets, such as, for example, brackets  300 ,  302  that are configured to be mounted to surfaces of a structure, such as, for example, a building or vehicle, to secure frame  42  to the structure. 
     Drawer assemblies  44  are each biased to the latched or closed orientation, as discussed herein. As such, system  40  is provided for use with drawer assemblies  44  each in the latched or closed orientation such that drawers  140  of each of drawer assembly  44  are unable to translate relative to frame  42  along respective axes X 1 , X 2  of each drawer assembly  44 . 
     One of drawer assemblies  44  may be moved from the latched or closed orientation to the unlatched or open orientation while the other drawer assemblies remain in the latched or closed orientation. To move one of drawer assemblies  44  may be moved from the latched or closed orientation to the unlatched or open orientation, a pushing motion is applied to portion  160  of handle  144  of the one drawer assembly  44 . The pushing motion moves wall  214  of portion  160  relative to portion  158  of handle  144  in the direction shown by arrow A in  FIG.  7    such that wall  214  rotates relative to portion  158  in the direction shown by arrow B in  FIG.  7    and portion  130  (which is already in direct contact with bottom surfaces  268 ,  294 , or bottom surfaces of flanges  260 ,  286  when sleeves  262 ,  288  are omitted) applies a force in the direction shown by arrow I in  FIG.  7    to bottom surfaces  268 ,  294  (or bottom surfaces of flanges  260 ,  286  when sleeves  262 ,  288  are omitted) to move ends  248 ,  274  in the direction shown by arrow I in  FIG.  7    such that flange  258  is spaced apart from flange  102  (flange  258  is positioned above flange  102 ) to allow drawer  140  to translate relative to member  88  along axis X 1  in the direction shown by arrow F in  FIG.  33    and flange  284  is spaced apart from flange  114  (flange  284  is positioned above flange  114 ) to allow drawer  140  to translate relative to member  90  along axis X 2  in the direction shown by arrow G in  FIG.  34   . A driver or delivery person may then remove contents such as packages, equipment or tools that were being temporarily stored in drawer  140  from drawer  140 . Once the desired contents are removed from drawer  140 , the driver or delivery person may then translate drawer  140  relative to members  88 ,  90  along axes X 1 , X 2  in the direction shown by arrow C in  FIG.  33    until drawer  140  is fully closed (drawer  140  is unable to further translate relative to members  88 ,  90  along axes X 1 , X 2  in the direction shown by arrow C in  FIG.  33   ). 
     In some embodiments, the driver or delivery person may cease the pushing motion prior to translating drawer  140  relative to members  88 ,  90  along axes X 1 , X 2  in the direction shown by arrow C such that the upward force applied to bottom surfaces  268 ,  294  (or bottom surfaces of flanges  260 ,  286  when sleeves  262 ,  288  are omitted) in the direction shown by arrow I in  FIG.  7    is removed, before translating drawer  140  relative to members  88 ,  90  along axes X 1 , X 2  in the direction shown by arrow C in  FIG.  33   . The driver or deliver person may then translate drawer  140  relative to members  88 ,  90  along axes X 1 , X 2  in the direction shown by arrow C after the upward force applied to bottom surfaces  268 ,  294  (or bottom surfaces of flanges  260 ,  286  when sleeves  262 ,  288  are omitted) is removed. As drawer  140  translates relative to members  88 ,  90  along axes X 1 , X 2  in the direction shown by arrow C in  FIG.  33   , flange  258  slides over flange  102  and flange  284  slides over flange  114  as flange  258  moves passed flange  102  and flange  284  moves passed flange  114 . That is, portion  104  of flange  102  and portion  116  flange  114  are angled relative to axes X 1 , X 2 , respectively, such that portions  104 ,  116  are inclined ramps that allow flange  258  to slide over flange  102  and flange  284  to slide over flange  114  as flange  258  moves passed flange  102  and flange  284  moves passed flange  114 . Once drawer  140  is fully closed, drawer assembly  44  will automatically be in the latched or closed orientation because drawer assembly  44  is biased to the latched or closed orientation. 
     In some embodiments, the driver or delivery person may maintain the pushing motion as drawer  140  translates relative to members  88 ,  90  along axes X 1 , X 2  in the direction shown by arrow C in  FIG.  33    such that the upward force applied to bottom surfaces  268 ,  294  (or bottom surfaces of flanges  260 ,  286  when sleeves  262 ,  288  are omitted) in the direction shown by arrow I in  FIG.  7    remains as drawer  140  translates relative to members  88 ,  90  along axes X 1 , X 2  in the direction shown by arrow E. However, this is not required since flange  260  will slide over flange  102  and flange  284  will slide over flange  114  as drawer  140  translates relative to members  88 ,  90  along axes X 1 , X 2  in the direction shown by arrow E if the upward force applied to bottom surfaces  268 ,  294  (or bottom surfaces of flanges  260 ,  286  when sleeves  262 ,  288  are omitted) is removed. Once drawer  140  is fully closed, the driver or delivery person may cease the pushing motion prior to translating drawer  140  relative to members  88 ,  90  along axes X 1 , X 2  in the direction shown by arrow C in  FIG.  33    such that the upward force applied to bottom surfaces  268 ,  294  (or bottom surfaces of flanges  260 ,  286  when sleeves  262 ,  288  are omitted) is removed, which will return drawer assembly  44  to the latched or closed orientation because drawer assembly  44  is biased to the latched or closed orientation. 
     It will be understood that various modifications may be made to the embodiments disclosed herein. Therefore, the above description should not be construed as limiting, but merely as exemplification of the various embodiments. Those skilled in the art will envision other modifications within the scope and spirit of the claims appended hereto.