Automatic drawer-opening device

Abstract

An automatic drawer-opening device is disclosed, which is designed to automate the operation of the opening and closing of drawers. The automatic drawer-opening device comprises a housing component that is configured to house a processor and a battery-operated motor that is engaged via a hidden proximity sensor or wireless controls. Specifically, the motor can be installed within the wheel and is preferably a DC motor with a spring-loaded wheel. The spring-loaded wheel has a rubber coating for smooth operation and provides for adjustable tension for user-specific customization. Further, the motor can sync with smart features via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or virtual assistants.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An automatic drawer-opening device that allows a drawer to be opened in a hands-free manner, the automatic drawer-opening device comprising:
 a housing component;   a motor; and   a spring-loaded wheel; and   wherein the motor is housed within the spring-loaded wheel; and   further wherein the spring-loaded wheel contacts a drawer and rotates to automatically open the drawer hands-free.   
     
     
         2 . The automatic drawer-opening device of  claim 1 , wherein the housing component is configured in a rectangular shape to fit in a back of the drawer. 
     
     
         3 . The automatic drawer-opening device of  claim 2 , wherein the housing component comprises a plurality of mounting holes for allowing a user to insert a screw and mount the housing component in the back of the drawer. 
     
     
         4 . The automatic drawer-opening device of  claim 3 , wherein the motor is battery-operated. 
     
     
         5 . The automatic drawer-opening device of  claim 4 , wherein battery is replaceable. 
     
     
         6 . The automatic drawer-opening device of  claim 4 , wherein battery is rechargeable. 
     
     
         7 . The automatic drawer-opening device of  claim 6 , wherein rechargeable battery is recharged via a USB port positioned on the housing component. 
     
     
         8 . The automatic drawer-opening device of  claim 7 , wherein the housing component comprises a battery door, to allow a user access to the battery and a second port for plugging in a sensor. 
     
     
         9 . The automatic drawer-opening device of  claim 8 , wherein the housing component comprises a multicolor LED light and a multifunction button to control functions of the automatic drawer-opening device. 
     
     
         10 . The automatic drawer-opening device of  claim 9 , wherein the housing component is configured to house a processor and a motor in communication. 
     
     
         11 . The automatic drawer-opening device of  claim 10 , wherein the housing component comprises an LCD screen and a buzzer. 
     
     
         12 . The automatic drawer-opening device of  claim 11 , wherein the spring-loaded wheel comprises a wheel secured to a spring-loaded arm, such that the spring-loaded arm is under tension to keep the spring-loaded wheel pushed against the drawer. 
     
     
         13 . The automatic drawer-opening device of  claim 12 , wherein the spring-loaded wheel has a rubber coating. 
     
     
         14 . The automatic drawer-opening device of  claim 13 , wherein the spring-loaded arm has adjustable tension which is adjusted via a tension adjustment screw positioned on the housing component. 
     
     
         15 . An automatic drawer-opening device that allows a drawer to be opened in a hands-free manner, the automatic drawer-opening device comprising:
 a housing component configured in a rectangular shape to fit in a back of a drawer;   a DC motor which is battery-operated; and   a spring-loaded wheel comprising a wheel secured to a spring-loaded arm which allows the wheel to contact the drawer, which when activated by the motor, acts to rotate the wheel against the drawer to propel the drawer forward hands-free;   wherein the motor is housed within the spring-loaded wheel and a processor is housed within the housing component;   wherein the housing component comprises a plurality of mounting holes for allowing a user to insert a screw and mount the housing component in the back of the drawer;   wherein the housing component comprises a battery door, to allow a user access to a battery;   wherein the housing component comprises a multicolor LED light and a multifunction button to control functions of the automatic drawer-opening device;   wherein the spring-loaded wheel has a rubber coating;   wherein the motor engages the spring-loaded wheel to rotate via a hidden proximity sensor, to automatically open the drawer hands-free; and   further wherein the spring-loaded arm has adjustable tension which is adjusted via a tension adjustment screw positioned on the housing component.   
     
     
         16 . The automatic drawer-opening device of  claim 15 , wherein a second automatic drawer-opening device is secured on a left side of the drawer and the automatic drawer-opening device is secured on a right side of the drawer to sync and operate together if the drawer is large and heavy. 
     
     
         17 . The automatic drawer-opening device of  claim 15 , wherein the motor can sync with smart features via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or virtual assistants. 
     
     
         18 . The automatic drawer-opening device of  claim 17  further comprising a wireless communications module which would allow the automatic drawer-opening device to pair with a mobile application on a smart device, and once paired, a user could control the automatic drawer-opening device via the mobile application. 
     
     
         19 . The automatic drawer-opening device of  claim 15  further comprising a plurality of indicia. 
     
     
         20 . A method of opening a drawer hands-free, the method comprising the following steps:
 providing an automatic drawer-opening device comprising a housing component with a motor and spring-loaded wheel;   installing the housing component in a back of a drawer;   engaging the motor to rotate the spring-loaded wheel via a proximity sensor;   syncing the motor with smart features via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or virtual assistants; and adjusting tension of the spring-loaded wheel to accommodate different drawer weights.