Assortment Box Insert Assembly for Secure Rearrangement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing containers, such as toolboxes and assortment boxes, do not provide a way to rearrange storage units while preventing them from falling out accidentally, leading to difficulties in finding the correct parts and potential loss of contents during use.
Innovation Solution
A container with a storage assembly comprising a reception layer and storage units connected via releasable snap engagement, where the reception layer is fixed inside the container to prevent movement and the storage units can be easily rearranged by aligning protruding and recess parts for snap engagement, ensuring they remain secure during use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If storage units are permanently fixed to the container, then they cannot fly out accidentally, but they cannot be rearranged easily
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by implementing a reversible connection system between storage units and the container. The connection means allows the storage units to be dynamically attached and detached, transitioning between fixed and movable states. This enables the system to adapt to different operational needs: securely fixed during transport to prevent ejection, and easily rearrangeable when access is required.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection means is segmented into separate attachable and detachable components. This segmentation allows the storage units to be independently connected to or disconnected from the container, providing flexibility in arrangement while maintaining security when connected. The segmented design enables easy reconfiguration without affecting the entire system.
2Loss of time
If multiple small storage units are inserted for each type and size of part, then finding the correct part becomes easier, but the complexity of the container increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a standardized connection means that can be used across all storage units regardless of their specific contents or size. This universal interface simplifies the overall container structure despite having multiple storage units, as the same connection mechanism serves all units. The reception layer also provides a unified platform for accommodating various storage units with different configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes parameter changes by allowing the storage units to vary in size, shape, and configuration while maintaining compatibility with the standard connection system. The reception layer can accommodate different arrangements and orientations of storage units, enabling flexible organization of parts without increasing the fundamental complexity of the container structure.
3Ease of operation
If the reception layer is not fixed inside the container, then it can be easily removed, but it moves substantially relative to the container when kicked
Solution Approach 1:
The reception layer employs a dynamic connection system with the container, allowing it to be securely fixed during normal use to prevent movement when the container is kicked or moved. The same connection mechanism enables easy removal when needed, transitioning between stable and movable states based on operational requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection means is designed to be extractable, allowing the reception layer to be easily removed from the container when needed. The extraction mechanism maintains stability during use but permits straightforward removal, separating the reception layer from the container structure when the fixed connection is disengaged.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a container (1), such as an assortment box, comprising a storage assembly, wherein said storage assembly is for storing contents inside said container (1), said storage assembly comprising at least one storage unit (17) and a reception layer (16), wherein said at least one storage unit (17) is adapted to be connected to said reception layer (16) in a releasable manner by use of a first connection means.