Abstract: A combination wardrobe is constructed to include a wardrobe body and a double-panel door structure controlled to close/open a front opening of the wardrobe body, the double-panel door structure having a hanging rod transversely suspended from the wardrobe body above the front opening, two flexible door panels respectively hung on the hanging rod by top loops thereof and horizontally moved relative to each other to close/open the front opening, each flexible door panel having a plurality of weights arranged along the respective bottom side for keeping the respective flexible door panel in shape when extended out, and hook and loop materials adapted to secure one lateral side of each door panel to the wardrobe body.

Abstract: A combinational shelf has a top plate, a base plate, a rear plate, a first lateral plate, a second lateral plate, a roll-up door, and a front frame. The first lateral plate and the second lateral plate are disposed on the base plate. The rear plate is disposed between the first lateral plate and the second lateral plate. The top plate is disposed on the rear plate, the first lateral plate, and the second lateral plate. The top plate has a front panel. The base plate has a front bar and a plurality of sockets. The first lateral plate has a plurality of first bottom plugs, a plurality of positioning bars, a U-shaped rail, and a front groove communicating with the U-shaped rail. The second lateral plate has a plurality of second bottom plugs. The front frame has an inner flange. The first bottom plugs and the second bottom plugs are inserted in the sockets of the base plate. The roll-up door engages with the U-shaped rail.

Abstract: A refrigerator shelf having a plate surrounded by a frame. A guide is connected to the frame for slidable guiding of a closure member. The closure member is formed from an assembly of hinged-together bar elements which are able to pass between an extended position in which the closure member closes a chamber formed between the shelf and an underlying shelf, and a retracted position into the guide.

Abstract: A scrapbook nook or desk having two side walls, a first back wall, a second back wall, a top wall, a top storage unit, a desktop work area, a roll-top member, slide-out work surfaces, a plurality of drawers, a cork board, and a light source. Assembling scrapbooks usually requires large items such as a XYRON machine and Photo storage boxes. The top storage unit is constructed specifically to store these particular items. The desktop includes an opening constructed to receive trash which is then dropped into a compartment with a drawer located beneath the desktop. The top surface of the desktop supports a writing instrument storage unit which comprises a honeycomb-shaped structure that vertically houses writing instruments for easy accessibility.

Abstract: A structure of a garbage-box having a container body and a collection container, a moving door module being provided to the garbage inlet of the container body, characterized in that a sensor is provided to a top plate of the container body to sense the approaching of a person to open the moving door on the container body, another sensor is located within the container body, a pair of corresponding inverted L-shaped guiding rail seat are provided at the inner wall of the container body, the transmission shaft is pivotally mounted to the two guiding rail seats, the two ends of the transmission shaft are respectively mounted with a zigzag gear to drive flexible moving door, the bottom end of the flexible moving door, corresponding to the micro-touch switch, is provided with a pushing block so as to sense the opening of the flexible moving door.

Abstract: A storage and retrieval system (10) includes a housing (11) accommodating a plurality of carriers (12). These are assignable y a transport device (13) to at least one access opening (14) provided in the housing (11). Provided at the access opening (14) is a closing device (17) comprising at least two closing elements (18a, 18b) arranged opposite each other which can be shifted horizontally and signalled dedicated to thus form an access window (16) in the access opening (14) by an uncomplicated structural design.

Abstract: An appliance garage with a front panel having left and right side frame members supported in spaced relation by a front panel member extending between the top portions of the left and right side frame members; each of the right and left side frame members including an angled projection extending away from the front of the front panel; a tambour door connected at each respective front side thereof to a respective right and left side frame member; left and right side panel members each having a channel extending substantially the length of the front edge portion and to engage the respective projection of the left and right side frame member so that the side panels extend angled from the tambour door.

Abstract: A housing for a packaging machine. The housing has guides for at least one protective plate disposed in side walls of the housing. The at least one protective plate is supported in the guides by rollers. It is essential that the protective plate can be moved in the guides in such a way that the protective plate is possible to freely access a region disposed inside the housing, the opening of the housing does not require any additional floor space for the packaging machine.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a roll top is disclosed, in which solid wood strips are arranged equidistant apart in a mold. Then glue is applied to the same side of the strips. Then a wood texture rubber sheet is covered onto strips on the side having glue. Then the mold is vacuumed, causing the rubber sheet to completely adheres to the strips. A roll top of the present invention is then fabricated in this manner, which is a simple, rapid and low cost manufacturing method for roll tops.

Abstract: A wardrobe door structure, which includes a fixed horizontal top rail, a fixed horizontal bottom rail, and a sliding folding door, the sliding folding door having a horizontal top side edge, a horizontal bottom side edge, a first vertical side edge fixedly connected to a wardrobe, a second vertical side edge, a first set of loops arranged along the horizontal top side edge and respectively hung on the horizontal top rail, a second set of loops arranged along the horizontal bottom side edge and respectively hung on the horizontal bottom rail, and a vertical rod member fixedly arranged along the second vertical side edge for pulling by hand to move the sliding folding door horizontally along the horizontal top rail and the horizontal bottom rail between the close position and the open position.

Abstract: A bendable shaping door plate device including a door plate having several grooves on one of its sides and at least one slot arranged in a transverse direction to the grooves on the side. At least one fixer plate extends from the door plate with at least one arc portion arranged in the slot. The door plate is bendable around the arc portion of the fixer plate by virtue of the grooves and a fixing device which joins together the door plate and the fixer plate securely, creating an arc surface on the door plate.

Abstract: A new appliance protection device for improving cleanliness and sanitary conditions around and under appliances. The inventive device includes a plurality of strips adapted for coupling with lower ends of an appliance and abutting a floor surface. Each of the plurality of strips have a vertically disposed inner surface and an angularly disposed outer surface.

Abstract: A cabinet is provided which is uniquely configured for uncomplicated use, particularly in environments with limited space. Specifically, the cabinet has a tambour door. The tambour door includes both a mechanical hinge and a flex hinge. Together the flex hinge and the mechanical hinge cooperate to provide the necessary flexibility to the tambour door. Secondly, this invention also provides an attachment mechanism that allows the cabinet to be assembled in an uncomplicated manner. Specifically, the attachment mechanism utilizes a plurality of joints that are defined by a male anchor portion and a female socket portion. Preferably, the attachment mechanism is integrally formed with the cabinet.

Abstract: A keyboard musical instrument has a sliding manual cover comprised of a main cover and a sub cover. The main cover is slidable on manual cover guides in forward and rearward directions with respect to the main body between an open position and a closed position. An engaging member is provided on a predetermined portion of the main cover at or closer to an end thereof toward the open position. The sub cover is flexibly coupled to the main cover. A guide device, formed preferably by pinions and guide channels, is provided in the main body in engagement with the sub cover and downwardly guides the sub cover as the main cover is slided on the cover guides toward the open position. At least one support member is mounted in the main body for pivotal movement in the forward and rearward directions, on one end of which is provided an arm which is disposed to engage the engaging member when the main cover is slided on the cover guides toward the open position.

Abstract: A device for slowing a downward movement of a sliding door of a wardrobe includes a free-wheel consisting of a driving portion and a driven portion. The driven portion is coaxially aligned with the driving portion and is provided with an external toothing. The device also includes a driving rope running through the free-wheel driving portion which is fastened at one end to the sliding door and at another end, by interposition of a tension spring, to a base of the wardrobe. Additionally a spring is arranged between the free-wheel driving and driven portions and is used to engage the two free-wheel portions during the downward movement of the sliding door and to disengage the two during upward movement of the sliding door. A centrifugal brake is coupled to a spindle which is provided with an external toothing cooperating with the external toothing of the free-wheel driven portion.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein provides a safety device for inhibiting child access to a storage space. The safety device has a length of flexible material with a first end. The device also has a material retainer for storing the flexible material and allowing the flexible material to be retractably withdrawn from the material retainer. A first connecting member is attachable to the material retainer and a second connecting member is attachable to the first end of the flexible material. The first and second connecting members are positioned in the doorway of the storage space such that opening the door of the storage space withdraws the flexible material from the material retainer and extends the flexible material across the doorway. When a small child opens a storage space door on which the invention has been installed, the length of flexible material is drawn across the doorway of the storage space.

Abstract: The present invention is a portable storage compartment which is adapted to be removably secured to the under surface of an existing upper cabinet. The storage compartment of the present invention includes an upper frame and a tracking system which is secured to a collapsible and foldable screen. The tracking system is secured to the screen and is also received within the frame. This will enable the screen to be slideably located on the frame. The screen is multi-paneled and comprises a plurality of rigid panels and flexible panels, alternatively disposed. This alteration of rigid and flexible panels provide a device which is designed and configured to be customized by the user by enabling the user to adjust the width of the screen by either cutting the off a flexible panel or by slidably removing a panel.

Abstract: A kitchen cabinet is provided with a removable tambour door. The kitchen cabinet is provided with a bottom wall having an open slot extending along a front portion of the bottom wall in alignment with inverted U-configured tambour door tracks wherein a tambour door is removable through the slot. A closure member is provided for the slot when the tambour door is in place.

Abstract: A theft-resistant display case includes a housing having a lower storage section and an upper display section mounted above the storage section. The storage section has an obscuring exterior wall and the display section has an exterior wall that is at least partly transparent. A platform is movably mounted within the housing for supporting items to be displayed. The platform is selectively raised into a first position in the housing wherein items supported on the platform are displayed in the upper section of the housing. The platform is selectively lowered into a second position in the housing wherein items supported on the platform are stored in the lower section of the housing. An obscuring closure, which includes a roll-up grill, is selectively interposed between the upper and lower sections when the platform is in the second position such that the platform and items supported thereon are enclosed within the lower section of the housing and hidden from view.

Abstract: A computer desk having a movable shelf is provided. The desk has an upper shelf for receiving a part of a computer, and a movable lower shelf positioned below the upper shelf for receiving another part of the computer. The movable lower shelf is mounted in the desk so that it moves outwardly from the desk such that at least a portion of the lower shelf is in a position which is longitudinally forward of and sufficiently closely adjacent to the upper shelf so as to extend the total desktop surface of the computer desk.

Abstract: A free-standing, portable retail merchandising unit having improved merchandise display features.

Abstract: A modular storage and support assembly uses a platform system that includes vertically disposed support posts. The support post has an extended tubular body and a plurality of symmetrically spaced, radially extending flanges running the length of the tubular body. Each flange has a first portion extending radially from the post and a second portion at the terminal end of the first portion. A slot is defined between each pair of adjacent flanges for receiving vertical panels or other inserts. A utility cabinet can be swingably secured to each lateral side of the assembly.

Abstract: A clutter-eliminating head wall for a hospital bed has two horizontally-spaced modules with services and service outlets mounted in the modules. The recess between the modules is covered by a removable panel. The modules are covered by sliding tambour doors that slide behind the center panel to provide access to the modules.

Abstract: A storage device for thin, flat objects, includes a housing for supporting the device on a support surface, a stationary magazine mounted in the housing, the stationary magazine having a plurality of parallelly oriented storage spaces, a wall structure for retaining the objects in the storage spaces, the wall structure including a wall having an opening, the wall being at least partially slidable relative to the storage spaces so as to selectively align the opening with a desired storage space for insertion and removal of an object, and a removal assembly attached to the wall for removing objects from the storage spaces through the opening.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for protecting clothes hanging on a hanger bar in a closet from dust. The apparatus employs an elongated roller assembly that is provided with an extensible and retractable preferably transparent sheet member and also at least one elongated rod-like member. The roller assembly and the rod-like member(s) are in spaced, parallel relationship to the hanger bar. The relationship is such that the sheet member is extendible first transversely over the hanger bar to the rod-like member and then downwardly. Preferably the apparatus is width adjustable and can include a pair of adjustably transversely extending, and transversely elongated bracket structures that function to hold adjoining ends of the roller assembly and the rod-like member(s) and also to facilitate the apparatus installation in any one of various closets. The roller asembly may have a protective housing enclosing the sheet member.

Abstract: A shutter for a cabinet includes a plurality of juxtaposed slats with front and rear sides. Each of the slats has longitudinal first and second portions, a longitudinal intermediate portion between the first and second portions, and a pin-and-eye assembly provided on the rear side at the first and second portions for connecting pivotally adjacent ones of the slats. Each of the slats further has a transparent part. The intermediate portion of the transparent part has a convex surface.

Abstract: A clutter-eliminating head wall for a hospital bed has two horizontally-spaced modules with services and service outlets mounted in the modules. The recess between the modules is covered by a removable panel. The modules are covered by sliding tambour doors that slide behind the center panel to provide access to the modules.

Abstract: A housing rotatably mounts an elongate conveyor belt, the conveyor belt having a continuous array of cassette holders, wherein access to the cassette holders is effected by displacement of a door slide mounted through a top wall opening of the top wall of the housing.

Abstract: There is described a rectangular shaped security cabinet having a door opening which is closed by a tambour door. The door is made from a plurality of interlocking slats capable of limited flexure relative to one another, the slats having interlocking hooked tongues on the upper faces which lockingly engage with slots on the lower faces. A protection barrier extends from the top face behind the hooked tongue and inhibits access to the joint formed by the hooked tongue and the receiving slots. Additionally the door is provided with a lock operated by a combination lock which lock includes a sliding bar at the back of the door which engages with upstanding projections on the door bottom sill. A cam like latch, biased to the open position is operable by the combination lock to engage in a catch on the sliding bar to lock the bar and thus the door, in the locked position.

Abstract: A tall, roll-top cabinet for storing articles such as compact disc cases. The cabinet has a sliding door formed of a series of horizontal slats and short spacers bonded to a flexible backing. The spacers are disposed at the side edges of the door so that they ride in guide channels with the edges of the larger slats to provide the necessary support. The short spaces decrease the weight of the door, provide a pleasing alternating pattern for the door, and enhance the use of see-through backing. Horizontal ledges in the cabinet support the sides of articles being stored. Resilient fingers may extend from the walls of the frame to form ledges for thin articles such as single compact disc cases, or the fingers can be depressed to permit double compact disc cases to be stored.

Abstract: A shutter for a cabinet includes a plurality of juxtaposed slats. Each slat has a front side, a back side, a longitudinal upper portion, a longitudinal lower portion, a longitudinal intermediate portion between the longitudinal upper and lower portions, a longitudinal rib projecting from the back side at the intermediate portion, and a pin and eye assembly. The pin and eye assembly includes a pin member provided on the back side at the upper portion and extending in a direction substantially parallel to the rib and an eye member provided on the back side at the lower portion. The pin member of one of the slats engages the eye member of an adjacent one of the slats so as to hinge the one of the slats to the adjacent one of the slats.

Abstract: A tambour door includes a plurality of elongated elements having front and back surfaces of rectangular transverse cross-section placed in abutting side-by-side relationship including a flexible backing material overlaying and adhesively secured to the back surfaces of the elongated elements. The elongated elements are cut from a single panel formed of a wood composition board core having a thin veneer sheet attached to at least one face. The front surface of the elongated elements are formed with a design which extends over a plurality of adjacent elements. The design is pressed into the door, stretching and compressing the veneer rather than tearing it. The design depth can be approximately 11/2 times the veneer thickness. A cabinet including such tambour doors includes side pockets in which the doors move on tracks when the doors are moved to the open position. When the doors are in the closed position, they are planar and extend across the opening into the cabinet.

Abstract: A dispenser system for dispensing a plurality of twist-ties like closure devices 52 arranged in side-by-side alignment and attached at a second end 61 in sheets 50. The attached second ends 61 are crimped about a rod 51 which is inserted in slots 107 defined in side edges 102 of dispenser 100. A plurality of sheets 50 may selectively be inserted in dispenser 100. The dispenser also includes a cover 103 and a tie alignment block 106. The individual ties have a series of transverse perforations 53, 54 through the wire 55 and proximate the wire 55 to ensure ease of removal and ensure reference of the steel rule die 250 utilized in fabricating the tie 52. Fabrication of the sheets 50 includes taking a stock of uncut twist-tie material 201, advancing it into a cutting station 203 utilizing a steel rule die 250. Advancing the material repeating the cutting step which forms the second end 61 of the advanced sheet and then advancing the cut sheet 50 to a crimping station 205.

Abstract: Closure usable for dispensing tear off lengths of rolled sheet materials, including plastic trash can liners. A `roll top` door is included which incorporates in it a roller mechanism. The lower supporting body of the apparatus also has provided a roller mechanism. When the roll top door is closed, the roller on the door is brought into contact with the roller on the apparatus. When used, the door on the apparatus is opened and a store of sheet material to be dispensed is placed within the apparatus. An amount of sheet material to be dispensed is played out over the lower roller. When the door of the device is closed, the top roller is brought into contact with the upper surface of the sheet material to be dispensed. The friction between the upper and lower roller provides tension on the sheet material when sheet material is pulled from the apparatus.

Abstract: A security casing (1) for protecting a bandit type gaming machine (2) from cash theft, comprises a sheet steel carcase made up of two side panels (3) reflecting the profile of conventional side panels of a bandit type gaming machine, a base panel (4), a back panel (5) and a top panel (6), all being rectangular and approximating in dimensions to the base, back, and top dimensions of a bandit type gaming machine, so that the casing (1) as a whole is a reasonably close fit about an industry-standard bandit-type gaming machine, the panels (3, 4, 5 and 6) being secured together to define an open fronted casing, a lower door (21) releasably attached to, and extending upwardly from, the base panel (4) and extending laterally to the side panels (3) to which it is also releasably attached, a metal-lath shutter (12) located within the casing (1), at a front zone of the casing, and being movable between a retracted position in which the casing is open to provide access to the gaming machine and a deployed position, in w

Abstract: A heat insulating covering is provided for a cooling shelf unit having a lower goods member, a plurality of intermediate shelf members vertically spaced from the lower goods member and from one another, and an upper cover part. The covering has a blind web adapted to cover a cooling space of the cooling shelf unit between a front edge of the cover part and a parallel front edge of the goods member over a whole horizontal length of the cooling shelf unit, a shade axle adapted to extend over the whole horizontal length of the cooling shelf unit, a lower stabilizing rail, a drive motor connected with the blind axle of the blind web and operative both in a closing direction and in an opening direction of the blind web, spring biased turning arms supporting the stabilizing rail of the blind web and having hinges located between the shade axle and the parallel front edge of the goods member.

Abstract: A desk structure provided with parallel walls formed with a front wall defining a central cavity, with the central cavity positioned between a right series of storage drawers, and a left storage door positioned hingedly in front of a printer cavity, wherein the printer cavity includes a medially positioned slide-out drawer, the slide-out drawer defining a gap between a rear portion of the slide-out drawer and a rear wall of the structure. Extending upwardly from a lower desk plate are right and left storage shelves, with a medial upper cavity mounted therebetween, with the upper cavity including a roll-top member directed over the cavity to provide protection for the organization when not in use. A modification of the invention includes a further roll-top member formed of transparent polarized slats minimizing glare relative to a computer monitor positioned within the cavity.

Abstract: An elongate, coaxially aligned housing rotatably mounted to a carousel interiorly thereof, with the carousel including a plurality of planar support plates angularly inclined relative to each vertical wall of the carousel, with a window opening mounted overlying and coextensive with an upper terminal edge of each planar support for securing an upper portion of a shoe therewithin.

Abstract: A storage cart has top and bottom panel assemblies which are clamped against the ends of vertical end panels by draw rods extending through the end panels. Compression tubes are sleeved on the draw rods and are longitudinally compressed between the end panels. Bumper frames are provided which have horizontal portions through which the draw rods extend.

Abstract: A tambour door includes a plurality of elongated elements having front and back surfaces of rectangular transverse cross-section placed in abutting side-by-side relationship including a flexible backing material overlaying and adhesively secured to the back surfaces of the elongated elements. The front surface of the elongated elements are formed with a design which extends over a plurality of adjacent elements. A cabinet including such tambour doors includes side pockets in which the doors move on tracks when the doors are moved to the open position. When the doors are in the closed position, they are planar and extend across the opening into the cabinet. When the door is in the closed position, the interface between adjacent elements if virtually invisible because of the abutting relationship of the elements and because of their rectangular cross-sectional shape.

Abstract: A tambour door includes a plurality of elongated elements having front and back surfaces of rectangular transverse cross-section placed in abutting side-by-side relationship including a flexible backing material overlaying and adhesively secured to the back surfaces of the elongated elements. The front surface of the elongated elements are formed with a design which extends over a plurality of adjacent elements. A cabinet including such tambour doors includes side pockets in which the doors move on tracks when the doors are moved to the open position. When the doors are in the closed position, they are planar and extend across the opening into the cabinet. When the door is in the closed position, the interface between adjacent elements is virtually invisible because of the abutting relationship of the elements and because of their rectangular cross-sectional shape.

Abstract: A clutter-eliminating head wall for a hospital bed has two horizontally-spaced modules with services and service outlets mounted in the modules. The recess between the modules is covered by a removable panel. The modules are covered by sliding tambour doors that slide behind the center panel to provide access to the modules. A third module covered by sliding tambour doors houses medical services and service outlets may be used alone or in combination with the larger module.

Abstract: A componential system for assembling various interior building facade structures such as soffits and other decorative or functional installations feature a number of modular components extruded and molded from suitable poly-plastic material which can be snapped together, placed in position and afterwards finished in any desired manner, as by painting or papering. No drywalling or like work or other construction is necessary so that soffits, for instance, can be assembled and installed by the cabinet or other installer rather than by carpenters and drywallers, as is typical.

Abstract: A combination cabinet-room divider includes at least one storage compartment which contains a plurality of folded wall panels. The panels can be removed and unfolded to form a wall that is anchored at one end to the cabinet. In a preferred embodiment, the cabinet-room divider has two storage compartments and two sets of wall panels.

Abstract: A flexible shield panel is movably affixed between two U-shaped tracks and mounted in a jewelry store type glass top display case to protectively cover the jewelry display tray shelf. The U-shaped tracks are installed in the solid end walls of the display case with one longer track section horizontally positioned above the jewelry display tray shelf in close proximity to the shelf and the other longer track section below the display tray shelf. Elliptical discs attached by shafts to the edges of the flexible shield panel fit captively in interfaced lipped grooves which are track channels in the U-shaped track structure. The discs slide in the channel. In some applications, the discs can be sufficiently rounded and axled to turn in the track channel. The flexible shield panel is approximately half as long as the tracks and can be manually pulled along the tracks to an upward position closely covering a display tray of jewelry on the display tray shelf.

Abstract: A portable refreshment center particularly adapted to fit over a conventional water bottle of a water bottle dispenser comprising a compartmentalized refreshment item retaining means for orderly storage of various individual condiment and refreshment items, and a mounting means for mounting it on the water bottle. In a first embodiment, the compartmentalized retaining means includes adjustable compartments provided for by individually movable vertical and horizontal dividers, a hinged and latchable closure means for securing contents against spillage during transport, a work surface for cutting and serving refreshment items, and optional storage areas for serving trays, utensils and napkins. A cantilevered bi-positional L-shaped tote tray is releasably engagable with a U-shaped slotted support bracket and is adapted to carry cups or other items. A second embodiment comprises a cylindrical carousel adapted to rotate on a plate or cap engaging the inverted bottom of the water bottle.

Abstract: A storage, display and dispensing apparatus for small regularly shaped packages is provided comprising a tray of generally box-like rectangular configuration having front, rear and side walls, the front wall being of transparent material and having a plurality of finger access notches formed therein. A partial bottom wall is provided extending forwardly from the rear wall and between the side walls to a forward edge at a point spaced rearwardly from the rear of the front wall to form a product or package removal aperture. A plurality of flexible fingers extend from the forward edge terminus of the bottom wall partially into the product removal space.

Abstract: A clutter-eliminating head wall for a hospital bed has two horizontally-spaced modules with services and service outlets mounted in the modules. The recess between the modules is covered by a removable panel. The modules are covered by sliding tambour doors that slide behind the center panel to provide access to the modules.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a portable file which comprises an open housing with side walls, an end surface and a base; a translatable container within the housing having a plurality of removable file divider walls, protrusions on the side surface of the file divider walls engage angled slots on the container side walls. The file divider walls include a hinged attachment to the housing bottom surface; a lid similar in construction to the "roll top" of a desk covers the open upper surface of the housing in one extreme translated or "rolled" position to its opposite extreme position where it is stored between the lower surface of the container side walls. With the lid in its stored position, the container can be translated relative to the housing causing the file divider walls and contents to rotate from their stored position where they are closely angled to the housing bottom to a substantially upright file use position.

Abstract: A container for receiving currency bills or the like includes a plurality of adjacent compartments (22) and a housing (12) enclosing these with a closure unit (18) which is designed for selectively unblocking a predetermined compartment opening. The compartments are made up of individual compartment receptacles (22) which are arranged to be movable in the housing (12) parallel to the direction in which the compartment opening points and to which a positioning device (136) is assigned, through which respectively one compartment receptacle (22) can be moved between a waiting position, in which it is completely inside the housing (12), and an access position in which it partially protrudes out of the opening which is unblocked by the closure unit and substantially corresponds to the cross section of the compartment receptacle (22).