Cat Wall Accessory Storage With Threaded Holes for Reconfiguration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current pet accessory devices, particularly for cats, lack ease of installation, storage, organization, and customization, often requiring damage to walls and leading to clutter and aesthetic issues, with limited options for interchangeable and adjustable components.
Innovation Solution
A multipurpose cat wall device with a base component featuring threaded holes for attaching accessories, adjustable and removable, secured with brackets, allowing for easy repositioning and customization to match home décor, and accommodating various accessories.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If wall-based storage devices are installed using multiple drilled holes, then storage capacity and organization are improved, but wall damage increases and relocation becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces removable brackets as an intermediary component between the wall and the storage device. The brackets are secured to the wall with minimal drilling and allow the storage device to be attached and detached without additional wall damage. This mediator enables both secure mounting and easy relocation while minimizing harm to the wall surface.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage device is divided into modular components that can be independently attached and detached. The base unit with threaded holes allows individual accessories to be mounted and removed separately, enabling flexible reconfiguration and relocation without compromising the entire installation or causing additional wall damage.
2Adaptability or versatility
If floor-based storage devices are used, then storage capacity is improved, but floor clutter and aesthetic appeal deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions the storage solution from the horizontal floor plane to the vertical wall plane. By mounting the storage device on the wall, the design utilizes unused vertical space for storage while keeping the floor area clear and visually uncluttered, thereby improving both storage capacity and aesthetic appeal simultaneously.
3Stability of the object's composition
If accessories are permanently fixed to the wall device, then structural stability is improved, but adjustability and interchangeability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic attachment system using threaded holes and removable fasteners. This allows accessories to be securely fixed when needed while enabling easy removal and reconfiguration. The system transitions between stable and adjustable states as required, providing both structural integrity during use and flexibility for modification.
Solution Approach 2:
The base component is designed with multiple threaded holes and universal mounting features that can accommodate various types of accessories. This universal design allows different accessories to be interchangeably mounted on the same base structure, providing both stable attachment and versatile adaptability across multiple accessory types.
4Reliability
If the entire accessory system is replaced when one component is damaged, then reliability is maintained, but cost and waste increase
Solution Approach 1:
The accessory system is segmented into independent, replaceable components attached to a permanent base. When one accessory is damaged, only that specific component needs to be removed and replaced, while the base and other accessories remain intact. This modular approach maintains system reliability while minimizing material waste and replacement costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The design enables selective discarding of only the damaged accessory component while recovering and retaining the base structure and undamaged accessories. This partial replacement strategy reduces waste and cost compared to replacing the entire system, while still restoring full system functionality.
Data Source
AI summary
A cat wall device is disclosed for easily storing and organizing cat supplies and accessories. The cat wall device comprises a body or base component that is configured in a rectangular shape or suitable shape known in the art. The body component can be manufactured in a plurality of different accessories, colors, and various indica. Further, the base component can be cleaned or changed to the users' desired preference. Moreover, the base component comprises a plurality of threaded holes to attach and adjust cat accessories. The base component secured to a wall or suitable flat vertical surface for use via brackets and screws. Further, the body component and accessories are easily installed, removed, and adjusted for convenience.