Removable tilting bin system

Abstract

A bin construction includes a series of vertical, pivotally mounted bins in a frame which include projecting mounting pans from each side of the bin that snap fit into slots of a frame. The bins are interconnected by means of an auxiliary bar which includes detent slots that engage and receive auxiliary pins associated with the sides of the bins to permit simultaneous opening and closing of the bins.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A removable storage bin construction comprising, in combination: 
 a. a bin including a front panel, a back panel, first and second lateral side panels projecting at right angles from the front panel;    b. first and second pivot mounting pins projecting respectively laterally outwardly from the first and second lateral side panels, along a bin pivot axis at least one of said pins including a radial tab extending from the pin;    c. a bin enclosure housing for receipt of the bin, said enclosure including first and second housing sides spaced apart to receive the bin lateral sides in opposed relation thereto, the first and second bin housing sides including a pivot mounting pin pocket for receipt respectively of the first and second mounting pins, said pin pockets defining a partial cylindrical pocket with a pocket slot for sliding engagement of the pins into the pockets, at least one of said pockets including a flange to engage the pivot pin radial tab to limit rotation of the pin in the pocket and thereby limit rotation of the bin in the bin housing.    
     
     
         2 . The construction of  claim 1  further including an auxiliary outwardly projecting pin on a panel of the bin; and said housing including a vertically movable bar member with a detent slot for engagement and vertical movement by the auxiliary pin in response to pivoting of the bin about the axis.  
     
     
         3 . The construction of  claim 2  wherein the pocket slot and detent slot are aligned to permit removal of the bin from the enclosure.  
     
     
         4 . The construction of  claim 2  wherein the construction includes at least two bins mounted in the enclosure vertically one above the other and wherein each bin includes an auxiliary pin and the bin enclosure includes a single vertical bar member cooperative with each auxiliary pin whereby pivoting of one of the bins to the open position effects pivoting of the other bin simultaneously.  
     
     
         5 . The construction of  claim 2  wherein said auxiliary pin is projecting from a lateral side panel.