Ceiling mounted plastic storage bin holder
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage solutions, such as metal frames, are difficult to install and cannot efficiently hold a large number of plastic storage bins, which are lightweight when filled, requiring a more convenient and secure attachment method to ceilings.
Innovation Solution
A ceiling-mounted device comprising a bracket and hook system that attaches directly to drywall, allowing for easy installation and secure retention of plastic storage bins using a pivotable connection and prongs that capture the bin's lip, with optional rubber tips for improved grip.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If metal frames are used for ceiling storage, then storage capacity is provided, but installation difficulty increases and requires two people and stud attachment
Solution Approach 1:
The storage system is divided into individual hook units that can be installed separately rather than as a large frame structure. Each hook is a standalone component that attaches independently to the ceiling, allowing single-person installation while providing distributed storage capacity throughout the ceiling space.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from ground-level or wall-mounted storage to ceiling-mounted storage, utilizing the unused vertical space above. This dimensional change allows storage capacity expansion without occupying floor space, while the small size of individual hooks enables easy installation compared to large frame structures.
2Strength
If metal frames are used for storage, then structural support is provided, but the number of bins that can be stored is limited due to space constraints
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of a single large frame structure that occupies limited space, the system uses multiple small hook units distributed across the ceiling. Each hook provides structural support for individual bins, and the distributed arrangement maximizes the number of bins that can be stored within the available ceiling area.
Solution Approach 2:
By moving storage to the ceiling plane rather than vertical wall space or floor area, the system expands the effective storage capacity. The ceiling-mounted hooks utilize the horizontal ceiling area to distribute multiple storage points, allowing more bins to be stored than would fit in a single large frame structure.
3Quantity of substance
If plastic storage bins are filled with items, then storage utility increases, but weight increases making them difficult to handle above head level
Solution Approach 1:
The invention relocates storage from ground level to ceiling level, changing the vertical dimension of storage. This allows bins to be stored in a location that does not require frequent lifting and handling, reducing the impact of weight on user convenience while maintaining storage utility.
4Area of stationary object
If ceiling-mounted storage is implemented, then floor space is freed up, but installation complexity increases requiring drywall attachment without studs
Solution Approach 1:
The storage system is segmented into small, simple hook units that can be attached to drywall without requiring stud locations. Each hook is a self-contained component with a simple attachment mechanism, reducing installation complexity compared to large frame structures that require precise stud alignment and complex assembly procedures.
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AI summary
A kit is configured to removably store a storage bin from underneath a ceiling. The kit includes at least two ceiling mounted devices configured for removably storing the storage bin suspended from an underside of the ceiling, at least two fastener marking tools being a flat substrate including at least two through hole or at least two through hole location indicia and a plurality of fasteners. A shipping box is configured to contain everything. Each ceiling mounted device has a bracket and a hook. The bracket attaches to a ceiling drywall and/or a ceiling stud with the use of at least one fastener from the plurality of fasteners. The hook is pivotably attached to the bracket. The hook includes at least one prong extending upwards when the hook is pivotably hanging from the bracket. The prong is configured to removably capture a rim of the storage bin.