Adjustable storage devices, systems and associated methods
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Solution Overview
Problem
Storage solutions for fragile decorative items are inadequate due to their varied sizes and fragile nature, which often lead to damage during storage.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable storage device with flexible liner compartments that can be resized and supported by a peripheral frame, using materials like metals, polymeric materials, and fabrics to protect items from damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional storage solutions are used, then storage is simple, but fragile items cannot be adequately protected and items of variable sizes cannot be accommodated
Solution Approach 1:
The storage device employs slidable elongate structures that can be moved along the peripheral support to dynamically adjust compartment dimensions. This allows the storage device to adapt to different item sizes while maintaining protection through the flexible liner material.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage device is divided into multiple adjustable compartments formed by the slidable elongate structures. Each compartment can be independently sized and configured to accommodate specific items, providing both protection and adaptability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable compartments are created using slidable structures, then adaptability to various sizes is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The peripheral support and compartment walls utilize flexible liner material that can conform to different configurations. This flexibility reduces the need for complex rigid adjustment mechanisms while still enabling size adaptation.
Solution Approach 2:
The slidable elongate structures serve multiple functions: they define compartment boundaries, allow size adjustment, and work with the flexible liner to create protective enclosures. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional specialized components.
3Reliability
If items are suspended above compartment openings, then contact damage is prevented, but manufacturing precision is required for proper suspension
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible liner material creates a conforming suspension surface that naturally adapts to the item shape and position. This flexibility compensates for manufacturing tolerances and positioning variations, making precise manufacturing less critical while still preventing contact damage.
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AI summary
Devices, systems, and methods for the storage of objects are provided, such as an adjustable storage device for protecting fragile decorative items, which can include a plurality of adjustable rectangular storage compartments arranged in a rectangular array, a first plurality of elongate structures spaced at intervals and oriented parallel to one another, a second plurality of elongate structures spaced at intervals and oriented parallel to one another, wherein the first plurality of elongate structures is oriented perpendicularly to the second plurality of elongate structures to form an opening for each to of the plurality of storage compartments, and a flexible liner disposed across the plurality of storage compartments, wherein the flexible liner extends through each single opening to form sides and a bottom of each storage compartment.