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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for a storage device that is adaptable to a wide variety of uses and settings, particularly in industrial environments where tasks and requirements can vary widely.

Innovation Solution

A cart with a frame and panels that can be removably coupled to the frame via prongs and slots, allowing for customizable positioning and configuration to meet specific needs, and accessories that can also be removably attached to the frame or panels, enhancing adaptability and modularity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed storage device is used, then structural simplicity is maintained, but adaptability to different uses and settings is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoidcomplexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The storage device is divided into modular components including panels, shelves, and frame elements that can be independently positioned and configured. Each panel can be attached at different locations along the frame using the slot and prong mechanism, allowing the system to be segmented and reconfigured for different storage needs without requiring a completely different device structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The frame structure incorporates universal slots that can accommodate various panel types and configurations. The same basic frame and slot system serves multiple functions by supporting different panel arrangements, making the device universally applicable to various storage requirements rather than being specialized for a single use case.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If panels are permanently attached to the frame, then structural stability is improved, but reconfigurability for different tasks is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovereconfigurabilityVSAvoidstability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The connection system transitions from a static permanent attachment to a dynamic removable connection. Panels can be easily attached and detached from the frame through the slot and prong mechanism, allowing the structure to adapt its configuration dynamically based on operational requirements while maintaining stability during each configured state.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The prong and slot mechanism acts as an intermediary between the panel and frame, providing a standardized interface that enables both stable connection and easy reconfiguration. This intermediary connection system mediates between the need for structural stability and the need for reconfigurability, allowing panels to be securely attached when needed and easily removed when reconfiguration is required.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS20250296611A1Cart

Publication Date: 2025.09.25 VYPER ENGINEERING LLC

AI summary

A cart includes a frame, a panel, and a plurality of wheels. The frame includes a first post defining a first plurality of slots. The frame further includes a second post defining a second plurality of slots. The frame also includes a first shelf defining a top of the frame and a second shelf defining a bottom of the frame. The first shelf and the second shelf are each coupled to the first post and the second post. The panel including a first prong and a second prong. The first prong of the panel is removably engaged with a first slot of the plurality of first slots. The second prong of the panel is removably engaged with a first slot of the plurality of second slots. The panel defines a third plurality of slots. The plurality of wheels are coupled with the second shelf.