Utility drawer system

Abstract

A multi-directional utility drawer system. The utility drawer system allows multiple drawers to be remotely stored in a corner under a cabinet to maximize storage space. The drawer is connected to a multidirectional track, generally including a platform and a tray. When used, the drawer oriented on the tray can be pulled out as normal along one track. However, when the drawer is pushed back under the cabinet along the first track, it can then be pushed sideways along a second track via the platform, into a remote corner underneath a counter or cabinet. Typically, the tracks are coupled to each other via the tray and platform so that the drawer has a continuous track to move along.

1 . A utility drawer apparatus, comprising: 
 a platform having an upper surface and a lower surface;    a tray connected to the platform; and    a drawer connected to the tray.    
   
   
       2 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 2  wherein the platform, tray and drawer travel together in a first direction as a single unit into a first open position.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 2  wherein the drawer travels in a second direction to a second open position.  
   
   
       4 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 3  wherein the first direction and the second direction are orthogonal to one another.  
   
   
       5 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising elongated panels connected to the lower surface of the platform, the panels including a first track.  
   
   
       6 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 5  further comprising elongated track panels having mating tracks coupled to the first tracks on the elongated panels.  
   
   
       7 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 6  further optionally comprising support panels connected to the elongated track panels.  
   
   
       8 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 7  further comprising brackets to be connected to the track panels, optionally to the support panels and to inner walls of a cabinet.  
   
   
       9 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the tray comprises: 
 elongated panels connected to the upper surface of the platform;    elongated track panels connected to the elongated panels;    a first track connected to the track panels; and    a second mating track coupled to the first track and connected to the drawer.    
   
   
       10 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 9  wherein the elongated panels are positioned parallel with respect to the track panels.  
   
   
       11 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 9  wherein the elongated panels are positioned perpendicular with respect to the track panels.  
   
   
       12 . A utility drawer system, comprising: 
 a cabinet having inner walls;    a platform connected to the inner walls;    a tray connected to the platform; and    a drawer connected to the tray.    
   
   
       13 . The system as claimed in  claim 12  wherein the platform is connected to the inner walls via elongated track panels having a track coupled to a mating track on elongated panels connected to the platform.  
   
   
       14 . The system as claimed in  claim 12  wherein the tray comprises: 
 elongated panels connected to the upper surface of the platform;    elongated track panels connected to the elongated panels;    a first track connected to the track panels; and    a second mating track coupled to the first track and connected to the drawer.    
   
   
       15 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 14  wherein the elongated panels are positioned parallel with respect to the track panels.  
   
   
       16 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 14  wherein the elongated panels are positioned perpendicular with respect to the track panels.  
   
   
       17 . A utility drawer system, comprising: 
 a cabinet having inner walls;    a platform connected to the inner walls;    a tray connected to the platform;    a drawer connected to the tray;    first means for directing the platform, the tray and the drawer in a first direction to a first open position; and    second means for directing the drawer to a second open position after the first open position has been attained.    
   
   
       18 . The system as claimed in  claim 17  wherein the first means are a coupled track oriented in a first direction.  
   
   
       19 . The system as claimed in  claim 18  wherein the second means are a coupled track oriented in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction.