Brush Organizer System Vertical Storage Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Individuals with collections of makeup or paintbrushes face challenges in finding a suitable location for storage, leading to clutter and bacterial growth due to improper storage and lack of an ideal space for cleaning and drying.
Innovation Solution
A brush organizer system comprising a support assembly with elongated members and a base, featuring vertical dowels for elevated positioning and memory foam or felt-covered dowels for secure grip, allowing brushes to be stored vertically or hung upside down for drying, thus maintaining sanitation and organization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If brushes are stored on a table or sink, then storage space is utilized, but clutter occurs and bacterial growth is promoted
Solution Approach 1:
The brush stand is divided into multiple individual slots or compartments, each capable of holding a single brush. This segmentation allows brushes to be stored individually rather than clumped together, preventing bacterial growth while utilizing storage space efficiently. Each slot acts as an independent containment unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The brush stand transitions brushes from horizontal placement (on tables or sinks) to vertical storage orientation. The slots are configured to hold brushes vertically, which changes the spatial dimension of storage and allows brushes to be displayed and stored in an organized manner that prevents clutter and promotes sanitation.
2Device complexity
If brushes are stored horizontally on a surface, then storage is simple, but brushes clump together and become difficult to access
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is divided into multiple discrete slots arranged vertically, with each slot designed to hold a single brush. This segmentation allows brushes to be individually accessed without moving other brushes, significantly improving ease of operation while maintaining a simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from horizontal storage to vertical storage by arranging slots in a vertical orientation. This dimensional change allows brushes to be stored upright, making them easily accessible one at a time while preventing clumping, all within a simple structural framework.
3Adaptability or versatility
If brushes are stored without proper support, then storage location is flexible, but brushes are difficult to clean and dry properly
Solution Approach 1:
The vertical slot configuration allows brushes to be stored upright, which is the optimal orientation for cleaning and drying. The vertical arrangement enables proper air circulation around the brush bristles and handle, facilitating effective drying while maintaining storage flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The brush stand serves multiple functions: it stores brushes vertically, facilitates cleaning, and enables proper drying. The same vertical slot structure that provides organized storage also creates the necessary airflow paths for drying, making the stand a multi-functional solution that addresses all three needs simultaneously.
Data Source
AI summary
A brush organizer system including a support assembly including a first-elongated-support member, a second-elongated-support member, and a base. The first-elongated-support member and the second-elongated-support member are positioned parallel and adjacent to one another creating a channel for inserting at least one item having a handle. The brush organizer system effectively holds and stores brushes in a neat and sanitary manner.