Attachable Storage Unit with Adjustable Arms for Proximity and Safety
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage solutions do not effectively position items in close proximity to users, thereby increasing the risk of injury and reducing convenience and efficiency due to the need for extensive reaching and movement.
Innovation Solution
A storage unit attachable to objects like chairs or shower stalls, featuring adjustable arms and sub-units with ultraviolet sanitizing capabilities, allowing items to be positioned in close proximity for enhanced safety and convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If items are stored in distant locations, then storage capacity is improved, but user safety deteriorates due to increased risk of injury from reaching near hazardous equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The storage system is divided into multiple compartments and sections within the caddy, allowing different items to be organized in separate zones. This segmentation enables efficient use of limited space while keeping all items accessible within safe reach of the user position.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage caddy utilizes vertical space and three-dimensional organization rather than only horizontal extension. By stacking compartments and using vertical arms, the system maximizes storage capacity within a compact footprint that remains within safe reaching distance of the user.
2Quantity of substance
If items are stored in distant locations, then storage capacity is improved, but user convenience deteriorates due to increased reaching and movement
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple storage compartments, arms, and organizational elements are merged into a single integrated caddy unit that attaches to the equipment. This consolidation provides diverse storage options within one accessible location, eliminating the need for users to move between multiple distant storage points.
Solution Approach 2:
The caddy includes adjustable arms and flexible compartments that can be reconfigured based on user needs and equipment geometry. This dynamic adaptability allows optimization of item placement for ease of access while maintaining efficient use of available space.
3Ease of operation
If storage unit is made compact, then proximity to user is improved, but storage capacity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The storage caddy employs nested compartments and stacked organizational elements where smaller storage zones are placed within or between larger structural components. This nesting approach maximizes storage capacity within the compact volume defined by the attachment to the equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The caddy utilizes flexible materials and thin-walled compartments that can be compressed and molded to fit within tight spaces while maintaining adequate storage volume. The flexible construction allows the unit to conform to the equipment surface and optimize space utilization.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution reduces the risk of injury and enhances user convenience by positioning items closer to the user, improving efficiency through reduced reaching and providing sanitization of tools.
Implementation Method 1
The storage sub-units may further comprise ultraviolet light emitting diodes for sanitizing items placed in the storage sub-units
Data Source
AI summary
Described herein are storage units attachable to an object. The storage units may comprise a platform. The platform may comprise a plurality of arms, a shoulder adjoined to each arm, and an adjoining member attached to each shoulder. The platform may further comprise a connecting element attached at each end to each arm. The storage units described herein may comprise one or more storage sub-units attached to one or more of the arms.