Cantilevered Slide Support for Space-Saving Container Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage containers often occupy significant space and hinder access to their contents when stacked or placed on elevated surfaces, particularly in scenarios like traveling where space is limited.
Innovation Solution
A support system comprising a cantilevered extendable slide assembly and a support bracket with a lock mechanism, allowing storage containers to be removably secured and easily accessed without occupying excessive space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If storage containers are placed on the floor or stacked on top of one another, then they can be easily accessed, but they occupy large amounts of space and reduce accessibility to contents
Solution Approach 1:
The support bracket enables storage containers to be suspended in three-dimensional space rather than confined to horizontal stacking or floor placement. By utilizing vertical wall space and creating cantilevered support structures, the system transforms the storage dimension from 2D (floor/stacking) to 3D (wall-mounted suspension), thereby reducing floor space occupation while maintaining content accessibility through front-facing container placement.
2Volume of moving object
If storage containers are placed on shelves or furniture, then space is saved, but they are at inconvenient heights and difficult to move
Solution Approach 1:
The support bracket system incorporates adjustable and removable features that enable dynamic reconfiguration. Containers can be easily attached and detached from the support bracket, and the support bracket itself can be adjusted to different heights and positions on the wall. This dynamic capability contrasts with fixed shelving, allowing users to optimize container placement based on accessibility needs while maintaining space efficiency.
3Ease of operation
If luggage is placed on top of furniture or luggage stands, then access is improved, but furniture top or floor space is occupied
Solution Approach 1:
The support bracket extracts the luggage storage function from traditional furniture surfaces (tops and floors) and relocates it to vertical wall space. By removing the need for horizontal surface occupation and implementing wall-mounted support, the system frees up furniture tops and floor areas for other uses while maintaining convenient luggage accessibility through front-facing placement and adjustable heights.
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AI summary
A support system for a storage container includes an extendable slide assembly having a first or supported end and a second or free end, and a support bracket removably receiving the first end of the extendable slide assembly to support the extendable slide assembly in a cantilevered manner. The second or free end of the extendable slide assembly is configured to support the storage container.