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A drawer operating system for controlling a drawer having a sliding direction, the drawer defined by a front end and a rear end and partitioned by walls into a plurality of bins consecutive with one another along the sliding direction for holding various dispensable items, the drawer housed in a cab

A drawer operating system for controlling a drawer having a sliding direction, the drawer defined by a front end and a rear end and partitioned by walls into a plurality of bins consecutive with one another along the sliding direction for holding various dispensable items, the drawer housed in a cabinet and arranged to move between a closed position and graduated, progressively open positions to allow access to one or more bins and the contents stored therein, the system including a linear encoder for monitoring the position and direction of movement of the drawer, including the length of opening the drawer on its preceding excursion, and for producing a plurality of electronic signals specific to the position and movement of the drawer, a drawer stop device arranged between the drawer and the cabinet, a controller for receipt of the electronic signals, and an electric solenoid, including a spring-loaded plunger slidingly mounted therein, for activation by the controller, after the beginning of the drawer-opening sequence, and during translational movement along the drawer stop device to drive a trigger attached thereto into contact with the drawer stop device to prevent the drawer from being manually opened beyond a certain distance out from the cabinet wherein a bin containing the items to be withdrawn is exposed.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A drawer operating system housed in a cabinet and arranged to move a drawer between a closed position and progressively open positions to allow access to one or more drawer bins and any contents stored therein, said system comprising:a drawer, said drawer including a fron

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A drawer operating system housed in a cabinet and arranged to move a drawer between a closed position and progressively open positions to allow access to one or more drawer bins and any contents stored therein, said system comprising:a drawer, said drawer including a front portion containing a plurality of bins for storing contents, and a rear portion coextensive with and detachably secured to said front portion;a monitor in association with said drawer, said monitor adapted to monitor the position of said drawer, including the length of opening said drawer on said drawer's preceding excursion, and said monitor adapted to produce a signal relative to the position of said drawer;a drawer stop arranged adjacent said drawer and within said cabinet;a controller adapted to receive said signal directly or indirectly from said monitor; andan actuator in said rear portion of said drawer, said actuator adapted to be actuated by said controller, after the beginning of the drawer-opening sequence and during translational movement along said drawer stop, to prevent said drawer from being manually opened beyond a certain distance out from said cabinet wherein a bin containing the items to be withdrawn is exposed.