System and method for moving storage closets

Abstract

In one form, an apparatus for improving the storage capacity of a building is described. A container capable of storing items is stored in a building. A first positioning system, such as a trolley, carousel or carrying cage, locates the container and positions the container for transport. A second positioning system transports the container to another location in the building and implants the container into a room. The container contains a room concept, such as a kitchen or bedroom, thereby enabling a room to be transformed into differing rooms.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . An apparatus for improving storage capacity comprising: 
 a building including a room;    at least one storage container, wherein said storage container contains a room concept;    a first positioning system, wherein said first positioning system locates said at least one storage container; and    a second positioning system, wherein said second positioning system obtains said at least one storage container and replaces said room with said at least one storage container.    
     
     
         2 . An apparatus as described in  claim 1 , wherein said room is a closet.  
     
     
         3 . An apparatus as described in  claim 1 , wherein said first positioning system is a trolley.  
     
     
         4 . An apparatus as described in  claim 1 , wherein said first positioning system is a carousel.  
     
     
         5 . The apparatus as described in  claim 1 , wherein said first positioning system is a carrying cage.  
     
     
         6 . The apparatus as described in  claim 5 , wherein said carrying cage further includes a lifting system.  
     
     
         7 . An apparatus as described in  claim 1 , wherein said second positioning system is an electric winch.  
     
     
         8 . An apparatus as described in  claim 1 , wherein said second positioning system is a lifting platform.  
     
     
         9 . An apparatus as described in  claim 1 , wherein said storage containers are movable in three dimensions.  
     
     
         10 . An apparatus as described in  claim 1 , wherein said storage containers are accessible from both sides.  
     
     
         11 . An apparatus as described in  claim 1 , wherein said first positioning system and second positioning system are controlled by a control system.  
     
     
         12 . An apparatus as described in  claim 11 , wherein said control system monitors the frequency that said storage container replaces said room.  
     
     
         13 . A method comprising: 
 providing a building, wherein said building includes a room;    providing a container, wherein said container contains a room concept; and    exchanging said room with said container.    
     
     
         14 . A method as described in  claim 13 , wherein said room is a closet.  
     
     
         15 . A method as described in  claim 13 , wherein said storage containers are movable in three dimensions.  
     
     
         16 . A method as described in  claim 13 , wherein said storage containers are accessible from both sides.  
     
     
         17 . A method as described in  claim 13 , further comprising: 
 locating the position of said storage container;    positioning said container for transport; and    transporting said container to said room, wherein the arrival of said container to said room exchanges said container with said room.    
     
     
         18 . A method as described in  claim 13 , wherein said building is a human dwelling.  
     
     
         19 . A method as described in  claim 13 , further comprising: 
 opening said container after exchanging said container with said room; and    positioning the room concept contained within said container for use by a user.    
     
     
         20 . An apparatus for changing rooms comprising: 
 a building including a room;    a storage container, wherein said storage container contains a room concept; and    means for exchanging said storage container with said room.    
     
     
         21 . The apparatus as described in  claim 20 , wherein said building is a human dwelling.  
     
     
         22 . The apparatus as described in  claim 20 , wherein the means for exchanging said storage container with said room further comprises: 
 means for locating the position of said storage container;    means for positioning said storage container for transport; and    means for transporting said storage container to said room, wherein the arrival of said storage container to said room exchanges said room with said storage container.