Table with electric hidden storage

Abstract

A storage table is disclosed in which a finished hardwood enclosure is provided which may have whatever ornamentation is desired. The top surface of the enclosure may be slid horizontally to provide access to the interior of the enclosure, in which a storage chest is vertically oriented. Sliding means are provided to allow the horizontal positioning of the top surface, and electromechanical lifting means are provided to raise and lower the storage chest with respect to the enclosure.

1 . A storage table comprising: 
 an enclosure having front, back, left, and right sides which define an interior;    a top surface connected to each of said left and right sides of said enclosure by sliding means for sliding said top surface horizontally;    a storage chest having a plurality of storage compartments, wherein said storage chest has exterior dimensions substantially equal to or smaller than said interior of said enclosure, and wherein said storage chest is located within said interior of said enclosure;    lifting means for moving said storage chest vertically from a storage position within said interior of said enclosure to a raised position above said interior of said enclosure, or to any linear position between said storage position within said interior of said enclosure and said raised position above said interior of said enclosure.    
   
   
       2 . The storage table of  claim 1 , wherein said lifting means further comprise a reversible electric motor in mechanical communication with one or more continuous chains, wherein said chains are connected to a horizontal lifting bracket positioned immediately beneath and in physical contact with said storage chest, and wherein said horizontal lifting bracket may be raised or lowered by actuation of said chains by said reversible electric motor.  
   
   
       3 . The storage table of  claim 1 , wherein said front, back, left and right sides of said enclosure and said top surface are made from wood with a finished surface.  
   
   
       4 . The storage table of  claim 2 , wherein said front, back, left and right sides of said enclosure and said top surface are made from wood with a finished surface.