A cabinet for securely storing items includes a drawer enclosure, a drawer, a cover, an electric actuator, and a switch. The drawer is slidable at least partially into and out of the enclosure, and includes a compartment. The cover is designed to block access to the compartment of the drawer when th
A cabinet for securely storing items includes a drawer enclosure, a drawer, a cover, an electric actuator, and a switch. The drawer is slidable at least partially into and out of the enclosure, and includes a compartment. The cover is designed to block access to the compartment of the drawer when the cover is in a first configuration, and to allow access to the compartment when the cover is in a second configuration. The electric actuator is designed to move the cover from the first configuration to the second configuration. The switch is connected to the electric actuator, and when activated the switch selectively shorts the electric actuator. Sliding the drawer relative to the enclosure activates the switch.
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1. A drawer for securely storing items within a cabinet, comprising: a plurality of walls defining a plurality of compartments, wherein the drawer is configured to be moveable relative to the cabinet;a cover configured to block access to the compartments when the cover is in a first configuration an
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A drawer for securely storing items within a cabinet, comprising: a plurality of walls defining a plurality of compartments, wherein the drawer is configured to be moveable relative to the cabinet;a cover configured to block access to the compartments when the cover is in a first configuration and to allow access to at least one of the compartments when the cover is in a second configuration;an electric actuator including a pair of electrical conductors, the electric actuator supported by at least one of the plurality of walls, the electric actuator configured to move the cover from the first configuration to the second configuration, wherein the electrical conductors are electrically coupled to the cabinet when the drawer is fully within the cabinet and electrically decoupled from the cabinet when the drawer is moved at least partially out of the cabinet; anda switch coupled to the electric actuator and located between the electrical conductors, wherein, when activated, the switch closes and shorts the electric actuator by coupling the electrical conductors such that an electrical path between the electrical conductors is provided. 2. The drawer of claim 1, wherein movement of the drawer relative to the cabinet activates the switch. 3. The drawer of claim 1, wherein movement of the drawer at least partially out of the cabinet closes the switch, shorting the electric actuator. 4. The drawer of claim 3, wherein the switch, electric actuator and cover are each supported by at least one of the plurality of walls such that wherein the switch, electric actuator and cover move together relative to the cabinet, when the drawer is moved at least partially out of the cabinet. 5. The drawer of claim 4, wherein the electric actuator is an electric motor. 6. The drawer of claim 5, wherein the cover is a flexible belt at least partially surrounding the drawer, the belt comprising at least one opening sized to allow access to each compartment. 7. The drawer of claim 6, further comprising a sprocket configured to engage the belt, wherein the electric motor drives the sprocket to move the belt. 8. The drawer of claim 6, further comprising a worm gear configured to engage the belt, wherein the electric motor drives the worm gear to move the belt. 9. A cabinet for securely storing items, comprising: a cabinet housing;a drawer moveable at least partially into and out of the cabinet housing, the drawer having a compartment therein;a cover having at least one opening, the cover moveable to position the opening to block access to the compartment when the cover is in a first position and to allow access to the compartment when the cover is in a second position;an electric motor movable with the drawer into and out of the cabinet housing and mechanically coupled to the cover to move the cover from the first position to the second position; anda locking mechanism configured to disable the electric motor when activated, the locking mechanism configured to be activated when the drawer is moved at least partially out of the cabinet housing;wherein the locking mechanism comprises a motor brake coupled to the electric motor, wherein the motor brake is engaged to lock the motor when electricity is not supplied thereto, wherein electricity is selectively supplied to the motor brake by way of the cabinet housing during operation of the cabinet, wherein movement of the drawer at least partially out of the cabinet housing breaks electrical connectivity between the cabinet housing and the motor brake. 10. A cabinet for securely storing items, comprising: a cabinet housing;a drawer moveable at least partially into and out of the cabinet housing, the drawer having a compartment therein;a cover having at least one opening, the cover moveable to position the opening to block access to the compartment when the cover is in a first position and to allow access to the compartment when the cover is in a second position;an electric motor movable with the drawer into and out of the cabinet housing and mechanically coupled to the cover to move the cover from the first position to the second position; anda locking mechanism configured to disable the electric motor when activated, the locking mechanism configured to be activated when the drawer is moved at least partially out of the cabinet housing;wherein the locking mechanism comprises a switch configured to electrically short the electric motor when the drawer is moved at least partially out of the cabinet housing. 11. The cabinet of claim 10, wherein the electric motor includes a pair of electrical leads, wherein, when activated, the switch closes and shorts the electric motor by coupling the pair of electrical leads forming an electrical path between the leads. 12. The cabinet of claim 11, wherein sliding of the drawer relative to the cabinet housing activates the switch. 13. The cabinet of claim 9, wherein the motor break comprises a pin actuated by a solenoid. 14. The cabinet of claim 13, wherein the pin is biased to engage the slot when electricity is not supplied to the solenoid. 15. The cabinet of claim 14, wherein moving the drawer at least partially out of the cabinet housing cuts electricity to the solenoid, engaging the pin to lock the cover. 16. A cabinet for securely storing items, comprising: a cabinet housing;a drawer moveable into and out of the cabinet housing, the drawer having a plurality of compartments;a flexible belt surrounding the drawer and configured to selectively block access to the compartment, the belt including a plurality of openings each sized to allow access to at least one of the compartments when the opening is aligned with the compartment;a lock activated by moving the drawer at least partially out of the cabinet housing configured to prevent rotation of the belt in any direction about the drawer; andan electric motor housed inside the drawer and configured to rotate the belt about the drawer;wherein the lock comprises a motor brake coupled to the electric motor, wherein the motor brake is engaged to lock the motor when electricity is not supplied thereto, wherein electricity is selectively supplied to the motor brake by way of the cabinet housing during operation of the cabinet, wherein movement of the drawer at least partially out of the cabinet housing breaks electrical connectivity between the cabinet housing and the motor brake. 17. The cabinet of claim 16, wherein the motor break comprises a pin actuated by a solenoid. 18. The cabinet of claim 17, wherein the pin is biased to engage the slot when electricity is not supplied to the solenoid. 19. The cabinet of claim 18, wherein moving the drawer at least partially out of the cabinet housing cuts electricity to the solenoid, engaging the pin to lock the cover. 20. A cabinet for securely storing items, comprising: a cabinet housing;a drawer moveable into and out of the cabinet housing, the drawer having a plurality of compartments;a flexible belt surrounding the drawer and configured to selectively block access to the compartment, the belt including a plurality of openings each sized to allow access to at least one of the compartments when the opening is aligned with the compartment;a lock activated by moving the drawer at least partially out of the cabinet housing configured to prevent rotation of the belt in any direction about the drawer; andan electric motor housed inside the drawer and configured to rotate the belt about the drawer wherein the lock comprises a switch configured to electrically short the electric motor when the drawer is moved at least partially out of the cabinet housing;wherein the lock comprises a switch configured to electrically short the electric motor when the drawer is moved at least partially out of the cabinet housing. 21. The cabinet of claim 20, wherein the electric motor is configured to move the belt only when the drawer is completely within the cabinet housing. 22. The cabinet of claim 20, wherein the lock is activated by moving the drawer relative to the cabinet housing, wherein the activated lock disables the electric motor.
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