Lazy Lee
“Someone finally figured out how to best utilize the corner” is the most accurate description of the Lazy Lee. The design is “driven” by two separate bearing systems working in harmony, to easily hold over two tons. The unique balancing device that rests on top of the bearing systems has been designed to create four distinctive sides to a circle by utilizing an “H” configuration. With the design of our stabilizing pin system at the top, is not dependent on the on the location of the center of the “H”, we can customize the unit to fit our customers' individual storage needs.
The present application also is related to pending U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/474,544 filed Oct. 22, 2014, which is incorporated by reference. All of the material from the U.S. Applications that is essential to the claimed design is included herein. Any material in the related U.S. Applications that is not present herein forms no part of the claimed design.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention
The present invention generally relates to revolving storage cabinets, and more specifically, to rotation devices that spin storage cabinets.
2. Description of the Related Art
Revolving storage cabinets have an advantage over stationary ones by permitting users an easier access to all sides of the cabinet, and thereby maximizing unit's utility. Many of such storage cabinets, such as “Lazy Susan”, are relatively lightweight. By contrast, the devices animating rotation of large storage cabinets have shown to be prone to failure for weights over 200 pounds. Therefore, the proposed Lazy Lee system solves the above-mentioned problem.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe Lazy Lee rotation mechanism consists of a bottom assembly and a top assembly. The system is configured for use with a storage cabinet situated in between the bottom assembly and the top assembly.
These and other aspects of the present invention become apparent in the context of preferred embodiment as shown on the drawings. The drawings are for the purpose of describing a preferred embodiment of the invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention.
FIG. IC is a detail view of a base plate.
The present invention is a rotation mechanism consisting of a bottom assembly and a top assembly. The invention is configured for use with a storage cabinet situated in between the bottom and top assembly.
As used herein the term “storage” or “cabinet” is defined broadly to encompass any number of storage assemblies, organizers, containing drawers, sections or chambers designed to facilitate orderly grouping of various items.
Claims
1) A bottom assembly comprising:
- a square sub-plate with a housing for a thrust bearing in the center and holes for securing the sub-plate to a cabinet base,
- a thrust bearing fitted for a sub-plate,
- a bearing assembly,
- a plate with a hole in the center and a rod TIG welded to the plate in the center
2) A top assembly comprising:
- a static upper panel, part of the outer cabinet casing,
- a revolving lower panel, part of the revolving cabinet,
- a threaded pin, fender washer, tee nut and a bushing uniting the upper and lower panels.
Type: Application
Filed: Oct 22, 2014
Publication Date: Apr 28, 2016
Inventor: Lee Ralph Goldsticker (Aventura, FL)
Application Number: 14/121,839