A storage system comprises a rack of multiple platforms connectable to one another in a first direction, where each of the platforms has segments that connect to one another along a direction other than the first direction, via a user-operable coupling. The platforms are preferably rectangular, and
A storage system comprises a rack of multiple platforms connectable to one another in a first direction, where each of the platforms has segments that connect to one another along a direction other than the first direction, via a user-operable coupling. The platforms are preferably rectangular, and are connected at their long ends. The segments of each platform are also preferably rectangular, but they are connected along their long sides. In such embodiments, the connection between platforms is perpendicular to the length of the rack, while the connection between segments is parallel to the length of the rack. The segments of individual platforms are preferably coupled together with snap fit connections, and supported from their undersides by transverse supports, and the transverse supports are supported from their undersides by longitudinal supports via recesses on the segments. The transverse supports are preferably perpendicular to the longitudinal supports.
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1. An overhead storage assembly, comprising: a first longitudinal support beam and a second longitudinal support beam;a plurality of slats that couple to the first and second longitudinal support beams and that extend from the first longitudinal support beam to the second longitudinal support beam;a
1. An overhead storage assembly, comprising: a first longitudinal support beam and a second longitudinal support beam;a plurality of slats that couple to the first and second longitudinal support beams and that extend from the first longitudinal support beam to the second longitudinal support beam;a plurality of extendable legs comprising a first leg and a second leg, wherein the first leg is coupled to the first longitudinal support beam and the second leg is coupled to the second longitudinal support beam; andwherein the first leg comprises;an inner member having a hole sized and dimensioned to receive a detent;an outer member having an interior space at least partially enclosed by more than two sides of the outer member, a first catch and a second catch that are sized and dimensioned to receive the detent;wherein a mount structure is coupled to the inner member of the first leg for mounting the first leg to a ceiling; andwherein the first catch and second catch are radially offset from one another along the circumference of the outer member. 2. The assembly of claim 1, wherein when the first catch is aligned with the hole, the detent fixes the inner member to the outer member in a first position and at a first length. 3. The assembly of claim 2, wherein when the second catch is aligned with the hole, the detent fixes the inner member to the outer member in a second position and at a second length. 4. The assembly of claims 3, wherein the first length and second length are different. 5. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the inner member and outer member each have a square cross-sectional shape. 6. The assembly of claim 5, wherein the first catch is on a first side of the square shape and the second catch is on a second side of the square shape. 7. The assembly of claim 6, wherein the first side and the second side are adjacent. 8. The assembly of claim 6, wherein the first side and the second side are opposite. 9. The assembly of claim 6, further comprising a third catch on a third side of the square shape and a fourth catch on the fourth side of the square shape. 10. The assembly of claim 9, wherein the interior space of the outer member is sized and dimensioned to receive the inner member to allow four different rotational orientations of the inner member with respect to the outer member. 11. The assembly of claim 6, further comprising a fifth catch on the first side of the square shape. 12. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the cross-sectional shape of the inner member is geometrically similar to the cross-sectional shape of the outer member. 13. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the first leg further comprises a channel sized and dimensioned to receive and support a portion of the first longitudinal support beam. 14. An overhead storage assembly comprising: a first longitudinal support beam and a second longitudinal support beam;a plurality of slats that extend from the first longitudinal support beam to the second longitudinal support beam to provide a platform when coupled to the first and second longitudinal support beams;a plurality of extendable legs comprising a first leg and a second leg, wherein the first leg is coupled to the first longitudinal support beam and the leg is coupled to the second longitudinal support beam; andwherein the first leg comprises;a first member having a cross-section with a geometric shape, and a hole sized and dimensioned to receive a locking mechanism;a second member having a first plurality of catches and a second plurality of catches that are sized and dimensioned to receive the locking mechanism;wherein a mount structure is coupled to one of the first member and second member for mounting the first leg to a ceiling;wherein the first plurality of catches are aligned along a first axis; andwherein the second plurality of catches are aligned along a second axis that is parallel to the first axis. 15. The assembly of claim 14, wherein at least a portion of the first member fits within at least a portion of the second member. 16. The assembly of claim 14, wherein at least a portion of the second member fits within at least a portion of the first member. 17. The assembly of claim 14, wherein the plurality of extendable legs further comprise a channel sized and dimensioned to receive and support an end of the first longitudinal support beam. 18. The assembly of claim 14, wherein the first and second longitudinal support beams are configured to couple to a third longitudinal support beam and a fourth longitudinal support beam, respectively. 19. The assembly of claim 14, wherein the first plurality of catches are on a first side of the square shape and the second plurality of catches are on a second side of the geometric shape. 20. The assembly of claim 14, wherein the second member has a cross-sectional shape similar to the first member.
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