Synchronized deploying enclosure device

Abstract

A synchro-deployable enclosure device for holding one or more items, including a column having a plurality of storage ports, at least one synchronization link having a linkage ring, and a plurality of stages, including a first stage and a second stage each connected to the at least one synchronization link. Each of the first stage and the second stage can include a floating link connected to the linkage ring such that the first stage and the second stage deploy or withdraw simultaneously and in synchronization with each other.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A synchro-deployable enclosure device for holding one or more items, the device comprising:
 a column having a plurality of storage ports;   at least one synchronization link having a linkage ring; and   a plurality of stages, including a first stage and a second stage each connected to the at least one synchronization link,   wherein each of the first stage and the second stage includes a floating link connected to the linkage ring such that the first stage and the second stage deploy or withdraw simultaneously and in synchronization with each other.   
     
     
         2 . The device in  claim 1 , wherein the first stage and the second stage each comprise a stage body having a fixed link and a space. 
     
     
         3 . The device in  claim 1 , wherein the first stage and the second stage each comprise a fixed link that is rotatably connected to the connected to the column. 
     
     
         4 . The device in  claim 1 , wherein the synchronization link includes a linkage member. 
     
     
         5 . The device in  claim 4 , wherein the first stage and the second stage each comprise a fixed link that is rotatably connected to the linkage member to allow the fixed links to deploy from or withdraw into the column simultaneously and in synchronization with each other. 
     
     
         6 . The device in  claim 4 , wherein the linkage member comprises a stage guide that is configured receive a portion of the first stage or a portion of the second stage. 
     
     
         7 . The device in  claim 4 , wherein the linkage member comprises a lip surface or a bearing surface configured to support slidably the linkage ring, allowing the linkage ring to rotate about the linage member. 
     
     
         8 . The device in  claim 2 , wherein the space is configured to hold the one or more items. 
     
     
         9 . The device in  claim 2 , wherein the stage body includes a floor and a wall that form the space. 
     
     
         10 . The device in  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first stage and the second stage comprises a protuberance. 
     
     
         11 . The device in  claim 10 , wherein the protuberance is a floating protuberance. 
     
     
         12 . The device in  claim 1 , the device further comprising at least one of a first cover and a second cover at either end of the device. 
     
     
         13 . The device in  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a magnet configured to apply a magnetic force on a portion of at least one of the first stage or the second stage to secure the first stage and the second stage in the column.   
     
     
         14 . The device in  claim 6 , wherein the first stage and the second stage each comprise a fixed link having a link end, and wherein the stage guide includes a link stop configured to stop the link end from traveling beyond a predetermined point. 
     
     
         15 . The device in  claim 6 , wherein the stage guide includes a channel for aligning the stage guide with a mirror stage guide located on an opposite side the linkage member. 
     
     
         16 . The device in  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of stages comprise seven stages, each stage being configured to deploy or withdraw simultaneously and in synchronization with six other stages. 
     
     
         17 . The device in  claim 16 , wherein the seven stages are configured to surround a perimeter of the column when the device is in a deployed configuration. 
     
     
         18 . A synchro-deployable enclosure device for holding one or more items, the device comprising:
 a cover;   a synchronization link; and   a plurality of stages, including a first stage and a second stage each connected to the synchronization link,   wherein each of the first stage and the second stage includes a floating link connected to the synchronization link and a fixed connected to a column such that the first stage and the second stage deploy or withdraw simultaneously and in synchronization with each other when the synchronization link moves with respect to the column.   
     
     
         19 . The device in  claim 18 , wherein the first stage and the second stage each comprise a stage body having a space to hold the one or more items. 
     
     
         20 . The device in  claim 18 , wherein the column comprises a lip surface or a bearing surface configured to support slidably the synchronization link, allowing the synchronization link to rotate about a perimeter of the column.