Modular storage system

Abstract

A modular storage system includes at least one container defining an axis and spaced end walls at opposing ends along the axis. A cylindrical shell generally extends about peripheries of the end walls and having an axis generally coextensive with the axis of the container. A top panel selectively provides access to the top of the container from an upper or top side of the container. A side panel selectively provides access to the container from a side thereof. An attaching device is provided for selectively attaching a bottom side of the container to an upper side of a like container. A gripping member at an upper side of each container allows gripping and holding and transporting one or more containers when attached to each other by the attachment device.

1 . Modular storage system comprising at least one container defining an axis and spaced end walls at opposing ends along said axis, a cylindrical shell generally extending about peripheries of said end walls and having an axis generally coextensive with said axis of said container, a top panel for selectively providing access to the top of said container from an upper or top side of said container, a side panel for selectively providing access to said container from a side thereof; attaching means for selectively attaching a bottom side of said container to an upper side of a like container; and gripping means at an upper side of each container to allow gripping and holding and transporting one or more containers when attached to each other by said attachment means. 
   
   
       2 . Modular system as defined in  claim 1 , further comprising a drawer mounted for sliding movement along said axis between an open position to provide access to said drawer and a closed position in which the drawer is received within said container and forms one of said end walls to close said container. 
   
   
       3 . Modular system as defined in  claim 2 , further comprising locking means for selectively locking said drawer in said closed or open positions. 
   
   
       4 . Modular system as defined in  claim 1 , further comprising tray means receivable through the top of said container when said top panel is opened.