Adjustable Record Holder with Track-Mounted Clamp to Prevent Warping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing record organizers fail to provide an ideal stacking solution for vinyl records and similar items, leading to warping and damage due to inadequate organization and limited adaptability to varying collection sizes, and they do not allow for desirable orientation that protects the integrity of the items.
Innovation Solution
A record holder system comprising a chassis with a fixed end and an adjustable end slidably connected to a track, allowing for variable spacing and orientation of records or other items to be maintained upright and securely positioned, using a combination of a shelf and a clamp mechanism for retention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If records are stacked in various manners, then organization is achieved, but warping and damage occur
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable end can be repositioned along the track to accommodate different record collection sizes and dimensions, making the organizer dynamic and adaptable rather than fixed, thus preventing warping from improper spacing
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides localized support at specific intervals along the track through the adjustable end, ensuring that records are supported at appropriate positions based on their height and size, preventing warping while maintaining organization
2Device complexity
If fixed organizational devices are used, then structure is simple, but adaptability to varying collection sizes is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable end moves along the track to adapt to different collection sizes, transforming a static simple structure into a dynamic one that maintains simplicity while gaining versatility
Solution Approach 2:
The track and adjustable end mechanism serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, enables size adaptation, and allows reconfiguration for different record collections, making the simple structure universally applicable
3Volume of moving object
If records are stacked horizontally, then space is saved, but integrity and protection are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from horizontal stacking to vertical upright storage by utilizing the vertical dimension with the track and adjustable end mechanism, protecting record integrity while still achieving compact space utilization through vertical arrangement
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AI summary
A record holder system includes a frame of two ends and two sides, a fixed end attached to one of the ends of the frame, and a selectively adjustable end slidably connected to the frame. The frame connects to a track. The adjustable end includes a clamp that engages the track to retain the adjustable end in select position along the track. A handle connects to the clamp. The handle is manually pressed to disengage the clamp from the track, thereby allowing the adjustable end to be varied in relative position with respect to the fixed end. Records or other items may be stacked upright and retained in the system.