Adjustable Compartmentalization Assembly with Star-Shaped Apertures
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage containers with removable partitions lack the flexibility to customize compartment sizes and arrangements, limiting their usefulness in accommodating items of varying dimensions and types.
Innovation Solution
A compartmentalization assembly featuring a base with star-shaped apertures and pegs that can be locked at multiple angles, allowing for adjustable and customizable compartmentalization by inserting pegs into apertures, enabling flexible orientation and size adjustments of separators within the container.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If fixed partitions are used in storage containers, then structural stability is improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The partition system is divided into multiple independent components: a base with aperture seats, removable pegs, and panel sections. These segmented elements can be independently positioned and reconfigured, allowing the partition to maintain structural stability when assembled while enabling adaptability through easy reconfiguration of individual components.
Solution Approach 2:
The partition transitions from a static fixed structure to a dynamic reconfigurable system. The pegs can be inserted into different aperture seats on the base, and panels can be attached at various positions, allowing the partition to adapt its configuration based on storage needs while maintaining stability when in use.
2Adaptability or versatility
If removable partitions are used, then adaptability is improved, but structural stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The base is designed with multiple aperture seats that can accommodate different panel configurations. The same base and peg system serves multiple functions: providing structural support, enabling partition placement at various positions, and allowing different panel orientations. This universal design achieves both adaptability and stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The pegs are designed to be self-locking within the aperture seats, providing their own retention mechanism without requiring additional fasteners or complex assembly tools. This self-service feature ensures structural stability through simple insertion, while the ability to easily remove and reposition maintains adaptability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If complex dividers with multiple sub-dividers are used, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The complex divider is broken down into simple, standardized components: a base with grid of aperture seats, uniform pegs, and panel sections. This segmentation allows complex configurations to be achieved through simple repetition and combination of basic elements, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining high adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple functional elements are merged into single components. The base integrates the support structure and positioning system (aperture seats). The pegs combine the fastening function and positioning function. This merging reduces the number of separate parts needed, simplifying the overall device while enabling complex configurations.
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AI summary
A compartmentalization assembly is provided. The compartmentalization assembly includes a base having a surface with shaft seats and at least one separator including a panel and one or more shafts, each of the shafts can each be fittingly received into one of the shaft seats.