Initial concept of "hidden" LAM system for bookshelf (left, re-drawing from Molteni&C D.154.2 armchair and D.357.2 bookshelf) and kitchen cabinet (right). [roll your cursor over (desktop) or tap your fingertip on (mobile), then out for downward movement and vice versa]

LAM

Lift Assist Mechanism system for saving vertical space, increasing upper limit height, storage capacity and accessibility of wall units. Remote control via flee-mo™ wireless for highly flexible, comfortable, efficient, especially for tiny living spaces.

 
 
“From New York to Berlin, Tokyo to São Paulo – living space is in short supply in attractive urban areas. The result is sky-rocketing rents and house prices, and hence more and more people are having to make do with smaller and smaller homes. But this trend doesn’t necessarily have to mean sacrificing comfort in the home, and showing how is a challenge for the furniture and interior design industry...”
— interzum
 
 
 
Analytic design dimensions for kitchen.[1] Reference dimensions based on Häfele EASYHOME document. [2] Design dimension within comfortable and maximum reach height, for normal stature ≥ 165cm, DINED Anthropometry Database – Reach Envelopes.

Analytic design dimensions for kitchen.

[1] Reference dimensions based on Häfele EASYHOME document.
[2] Design dimension within comfortable and maximum reach height, for normal stature ≥ 165cm, DINED Anthropometry Database – Reach Envelopes.

 
Top shelves of traditional wall units are very hard to reach or may unreachable without a stepladder. So, these are normally unusuable or just to store stuff that use occasionally. With LAM system that floats the whole double-sized wall unit gently, upto the ceiling. Waving hand in front of flee-mo™ wireless button, it comes down smoothly, at the end of the movement, the contents of the top shelves are now easier to reach. And with another wave, the wall unit slowly back to its place.
 
LAM system (right and left side view, actual product may vary) is hybrid integrated both mechanical and electrical elements, with the following characteristics:+ Preset assist payload of 30 kg (configurable, expand upto 70 kg) with stroke length from 400 mm. + Support a variety of wall units with height from 1100 mm and width from 500 – 800 mm. + Slim design with depth 44 mm. + Low energy consumption with maximum electric motor power 110 Watts @ 12 VDC. + Replacing normal concealed wall hanging brackets. + Safety operation, self-locking, obstacle and fall-off avoidance. + Effective cost-per-weight.

LAM system (right and left side view, actual product may vary) is hybrid integrated both mechanical and electrical elements, with the following characteristics:

+ Preset assist payload of 30 kg (configurable, expand upto 70 kg) with stroke length from 400 mm.
+ Support a variety of wall units with height from 1100 mm and width from 500 – 800 mm.
+ Slim design with depth 44 mm.
+ Low energy consumption with maximum electric motor power 110 Watts @ 12 VDC.
+ Replacing normal concealed wall hanging brackets.
+ Safety operation, self-locking, obstacle and fall-off avoidance.
+ Effective cost-per-weight.

 
 

The proof-of-concept currently in test jig and just a few steps toward design-for-manufacturing. Additional details and information will be forthcoming. If you find this interesting and would like to help accelerate the project or anything else.
Don't hesitate to contact me!

Credits

LAM proof-of-concept prototype by Phuoc Nguyen and partners, Tu Nguyen and Khoi Vu, in collaboration with Toan Nguyen.