This invention provides for an apparatus for storing one or more items. The apparatus comprises a first part adapted to be mounted to a surface or a wall and a second part mounted by a linkage arrangement to a sliding mechanism that can slidably move relative to the first part. The second part is ad
This invention provides for an apparatus for storing one or more items. The apparatus comprises a first part adapted to be mounted to a surface or a wall and a second part mounted by a linkage arrangement to a sliding mechanism that can slidably move relative to the first part. The second part is adapted to store or hold one or more items. The second part is movable relative to the first part such that the second part can be moved from a storage position to a first access position at which the second part is at one level. The linkage arrangement is operative to move the second part from the first access position to a second access position, the second access position being located at a level spaced from that of the first access position.
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1. An apparatus for storing and retrieving one or more items, the apparatus comprising a first part adapted to be mounted to a surface wherein the first part is a base;a second part adapted to hold one or more items wherein the second part is one of a support frame, drawer and platform;a sliding mec
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An apparatus for storing and retrieving one or more items, the apparatus comprising a first part adapted to be mounted to a surface wherein the first part is a base;a second part adapted to hold one or more items wherein the second part is one of a support frame, drawer and platform;a sliding mechanism including a part that is slidably movable relative to the first part, opposed guides mounted on the base, and roller arrangements mounted on the second part to engage the guides; anda linkage arrangement including one or more arms pivotally connected at or near one end to the sliding mechanism and pivotally connected at or near another end to the second part, and an offset lever connected to at least one of the one or more arms,wherein the second part is movable relative to the first part such that the second part can be moved from a storage position to a first access position by sliding the second part outwardly relative to the first part, at which the second part is located at one level in the first access position, the second part being movable from the first access position to a second access position by moving the offset lever, the second access position being located at a lower level than the first access position. 2. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, in which the second access position is operatively lower than the first access position. 3. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a biasing means to assist in moving the second part between the first access position and the second access position. 4. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the offset lever is connected to the at least one of the one or more arms at a point located away from an end of the at least one of the one or more arms. 5. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein movement of the offset lever in an upwards direction causes the second part to lower from the first access position to the second access position and movement of the offset lever in a downwards direction causes the second part to rise from the second access position to the first access position. 6. An apparatus as claimed in claim 5 wherein rotation of the offset lever in an upwards direction causes the second part to lower from the first access position to the second access position and rotation of the offset lever in a downwards direction causes the second part to rise from the second access position to the first access position. 7. An apparatus as claimed in claim 3 wherein one end of the biasing means is connected to the sliding mechanism and another end of the biasing means is connected to the offset lever. 8. An apparatus as claimed in claim 7 wherein the biasing means comprises a gas strut. 9. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein, when in the storage position, the second part at least partially overlies the first part. 10. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein, when in the storage position, the second part is positioned at essentially the same level as the first part. 11. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a handle pivotally connected to the offset lever to facilitate movement of the offset lever. 12. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprising a first sliding mechanism, a second sliding mechanism spaced from the first sliding mechanism, a first linkage arrangement located on one side of the second part and a second linkage arrangement located on another side of the second part, each linkage arrangement having an offset lever attached to one arm thereof, and a handle extending from an end of one offset lever to an end of another offset lever. 13. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the linkage arrangement includes at least two parallel arms. 14. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the offset lever comprises a lever arm and an offset leg extending at an angle to the lever arm, the offset leg being connected to the at least one of the one or more arms at a point located away from an end of the at least one of the one or more arms. 15. An apparatus for storing and retrieving one or more items, the apparatus comprising a first part adapted to be mounted to a surface;a second part adapted to hold one or more items;a sliding mechanism including a part that is slidably movable relative to the first part; anda linkage arrangement including one or more arms pivotally connected at or near one end to the sliding mechanism and pivotally connected at or near another end to the second part, an offset lever connected to at least one of the one or more arms, and a handle pivotally connected to the offset lever to facilitate movement of the offset lever,wherein the second part is movable relative to the first part such that the second part can be moved from a storage position to a first access position by sliding the second part outwardly relative to the first part, at which the second part is being at one level in the first access position, the second part being movable from the first access position to a second access position by moving the offset lever, the second access position being located at a lower level than the first access position. 16. An apparatus as claimed in claim 15 herein the first part comprises opposed rails or sliding guides. 17. An apparatus as claimed in claim 16 wherein the sliding rails or guides are mounted to a base and the base is adapted to be mounted to a surface. 18. An apparatus as claimed in claim 15 wherein the second part comprises a support frame or a platform. 19. An apparatus for facilitating access to a car fridge or a tool box stored in a vehicle, the apparatus comprising a base or frame mounted in the vehicle;a sliding arrangement fixed to the base or frame, the sliding arrangement being slidably movable between a retracted position and an extended position; anda support platform being mounted to the sliding arrangement by a linkage arrangement including one or more arms pivotally connected at or near one end to the sliding mechanism and pivotally connected at or near another end to the second part, and an offset lever connected to at least one of the one or more arms such that when the sliding arrangement is in the extended position, the support platform is movable between a first height that is at essentially the same height as the sliding arrangement and a second height that is lower than a height of the sliding arrangement by moving the offset lever,wherein movement of the offset lever in an upwards direction causes the second part to lower from the first access position to the second access position and movement of the offset lever in a downwards direction causes the second part to rise from the second access position to the first access position. 20. An apparatus as claimed in claim 19 wherein the offset lever is connected to the at least one of the one or more arms at a point located away from an end of the at least one of the one or more arms. 21. An apparatus as claimed in claim 19 wherein the offset lever comprises a lever arm and an offset leg extending at an angle to the lever arm, the offset leg being connected to the at least one of the one or more arms at a point located away from an end of the at least one of the one or more arms.
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Dufrancatel Michel (Mont Saint Aignan FRX), Arrangement for a piece of furniture in a construction and vehicle, such as caravan comprising a movable piece of furnit.
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