Adaptable bi-fold workstation

Abstract

A scrapbook workstation includes a base workstation member including a first plurality of adjustable shelves, at least one bi-fold door rotatably coupled to the base workstation, and a foldaway table fixedly coupled to the base workstation member, wherein the at least one bi-fold door further defines a table recess configured to receive the foldaway table when the workstation is in its closed position.

1 . A compact workstation, comprising:
 a base workstation member including a bottom member, a plurality of side members, and a top member, all joined at right angles, wherein said base workstation member further includes a first plurality of adjustable shelves;   at least one door rotatably coupled to at least one of said side members of said base workstation, wherein said at least one door includes a first panel having a front surface and a back surface, said first panel being rotatably coupled on a first side to said at least one of said side members of said base workstation, said first panel being configured to accept and support a second plurality of adjustable shelves; and   a fixed foldaway desk protruding from said base workstation member;   wherein said second plurality of adjustable shelves extend partially down said back surface of said at least one door and defines a table recess configured to receive said fixed foldaway desk when said door is closed;   wherein said fixed foldaway desk protrudes from said base workstation member a distance substantially equal to a depth of said at least one door minus a depth of said first panel;   wherein when said compact workstation is in a closed position, said back surface of said front panel is rotated adjacent to said fixed foldaway desk.   
     
     
         2 . The workstation of  claim 1 , further comprising a keyboard tray slideably coupled to said base workstation under said foldaway desk. 
     
     
         3 . The workstation of  claim 1 , further comprising a rotatably coupled fold top member coupled to said top member of said base workstation, said fold top member being configured to double a surface area of said top member of said base workstation. 
     
     
         4 . The workstation of  claim 1 , wherein said top member and said bottom member of said base workstation have a first depth dimension and wherein said plurality of side members of said base workstation have a second dimension, said second dimension being larger than said first depth dimension, wherein said plurality of side members each form at least one protrusion extending a distance equal to said first depth dimension subtracted from said second depth dimension out from said base workstation an entire length of said plurality of side members; and
 wherein said at least one door comprises at least one bi-fold door rotatably coupled to each of said at least one protrusion of said base workstation, wherein said at least one bi-fold door includes a first panel rotatably coupled on a first side to said at least one protrusion of said base workstation, said first panel including a second plurality of adjustable shelves, and a second panel roatably coupled to a second side of said first panel associated with said second plurality of adjustable shelves.   
     
     
         5 . A compact workstation, comprising:
 a base workstation member including a bottom member, a plurality of side members, and a top member, all joined at right angles, wherein said base workstation member further includes a first plurality of adjustable shelves;   at least one door rotatably coupled to at least one of said side members of said base workstation, wherein said at least one door includes a first panel having a front surface and a back surface, said first panel being rotatably coupled on a first side to said at least one of said side members of said base workstation, said first panel including a second plurality of adjustable shelves; and   a fixed foldaway desk protruding from said base workstation member in its foldaway configuration;   a keyboard tray slideably coupled to said base workstation under said foldaway desk;   a rotatably coupled fold top member coupled to said top member of said base workstation, said fold top member being configured to double a surface area of said top member of said base workstation;   wherein said second plurality of adjustable shelves extend partially down said at least one door and defines a table recess configured to receive said fixed foldaway desk when said bi-fold door is closed;   wherein said fixed foldaway desk protrudes from said base workstation member a distance substantially equal to a depth of said at least one door minus a depth of said first panel;   wherein when said compact workstation is in a closed position, said back surface of said front panel is rotated adjacent to said fixed foldaway desk.   
     
     
         6 . The workstation of  claim 5 , wherein said top member and said bottom member of said base workstation have a first depth dimension and wherein said plurality of side members of said base workstation have a second dimension, said second dimension being larger than said first depth dimension, wherein said plurality of side members each form at least one protrusion extending a distance equal to said first depth dimension subtracted from said second depth dimension out from said base workstation an entire length of said plurality of side members; and
 wherein said at least one door comprises at least one bi-fold door rotatably coupled to each of said at least one protrusion of said base workstation, wherein said at least one bi-fold door includes a first panel rotatably coupled on a first side to said at least one protrusion of said base workstation, said first panel including a second plurality of adjustable shelves, and a second panel roatably coupled to a second side of said first panel associated with said second plurality of adjustable shelves.   
     
     
         7 . A compact workstation, comprising:
 a base workstation member including a bottom member, a plurality of side members, and a top member all joined at right angles, wherein said top member and said bottom member have a first depth dimension and wherein said plurality of side members have a second dimension, said second dimension being larger than said first depth dimension, wherein said plurality of side members form at least one protrusion from said base workstation, and wherein said base workstation member further includes a first plurality of adjustable shelves;   at least one bi-fold door rotatably coupled to said at least one protrusion of said base workstation, wherein said at least one bi-fold door includes a first panel rotatably coupled on a first side to said at least one protrusion of said base workstation, said first panel including a second plurality of adjustable shelves, and a second panel roatably coupled to a second side of said first panel; and   a fixed foldaway desk protruding from said base workstation member;   wherein a height of said at least one protrusion is substantially equivalent to a width of said second panel; and   wherein a front surface of said compact workstation is free of hinges when in said closed configuration.   
     
     
         8 . The workstation of  claim 7 , wherein said base workstation further comprises a plurality of wheels disposed on a bottom portion of said base workstation member. 
     
     
         9 . The workstation of  claim 7 , further comprising a plurality of collapsible bins disposed on said first and said second plurality of adjustable shelves. 
     
     
         10 . The workstation of  claim 9 , wherein said plurality of collapsible bins each comprises:
 a collapsible base member including a plurality of side panels, a front panel, and a collapsible bottom including a joining seam; and   a planar structural bottom panel configured to be disposed in said collapsible base member.   
     
     
         11 . The workstation of  claim 10 , wherein said collapsible base further comprises:
 a handle disposed on said front panel; and   a label pouch disposed on said front panel;   wherein said front panel is constructed of a transparent material.   
     
     
         12 . The workstation of  claim 7 , wherein said pouch coupling surface formed on said second panel of said at least one bi-fold door comprises a hook-and-loop panel. 
     
     
         13 . The workstation of  claim 7 , wherein said pouch coupling surface formed on said second panel of said at least one bi-fold door comprises a metallic panel configured to interact with a magnetic pouch. 
     
     
         14 . The workstation of  claim 13 , further comprising a plurality of coupling pouches configured to be removably coupled to said coupling board formed on a second panel of said bi-fold door, wherein said plurality of coupling pouches includes a hook and loop material. 
     
     
         15 . The workstation of  claim 14 , further comprising a plurality of coupling pouches configured to be removably coupled to said coupling board formed on a second panel of said bi-fold door, wherein said plurality of coupling pouches includes at least one magnet. 
     
     
         16 . The workstation of  claim 7 , wherein said system is in the form of a cabinet. 
     
     
         17 . The workstation of  claim 7 , wherein said second plurality of adjustable shelves extend partially down said at least one bi-fold door and defines a table recess configured to receive said fixed foldaway desk when said bi-fold door is closed. 
     
     
         18 . The workstation of  claim 17 , wherein said fixed foldaway desk protrudes from said base workstation member a distance substantially equal to a depth of said at least one bi-fold door minus a depth of said first panel. 
     
     
         19 . The workstation of  claim 17 , further comprising a translatable sewing machine tray formed in said foldaway desk. 
     
     
         20 . The workstation of  claim 17 , further comprising a rotatably coupled fold top member coupled to a top surface of said base workstation, said fold top member being configured to double a surface area of said top surface of said base workstation.