Compact Wall-Mounted Weight Sensor for Inventory Space Efficiency
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Solution Overview
Problem
Inventory management systems face challenges in efficiently utilizing space and resources due to the need for compact product accommodation, particularly with existing weight monitoring solutions that consume more space.
Innovation Solution
A wall-mounted device with a main bracket, load sensor, load transfer member, and holding member that securely holds and monitors the weight of products, allowing for efficient use of space and reliable weight monitoring.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If products are placed on a plate based weight sensor located on shelves, then weight monitoring is achieved, but space consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional plate-based mechanical weight sensor system with a load cell integrated into a compact holder assembly. The load cell is embedded within the holder structure rather than requiring a separate plate, thereby substituting the mechanical plate system with a more space-efficient sensing mechanism that maintains weight monitoring capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the weight sensing function with the product holding function into a single integrated holder assembly. The load cell is structurally integrated with the holder, merging two previously separate functions (holding and weighing) into one compact unit, thereby reducing the space required compared to separate plate-based systems.
2Area of stationary object
If a compact device is used to hold products, then space efficiency improves, but weight monitoring reliability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a load cell, which is a highly reliable electronic sensing device, replacing less reliable mechanical plate systems. The load cell provides accurate and consistent weight measurements even in a compact form factor, ensuring monitoring reliability is maintained or improved despite reduced space requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The load transfer member acts as an intermediary element that efficiently transmits the weight of held products to the load cell. This intermediary mechanism ensures accurate force transmission from the held products through the compact holder structure to the sensing element, maintaining measurement reliability despite the compact design.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device effectively monitors product weight while consuming less space, enabling efficient inventory management by providing a reliable and compact solution for holding multiple products.
Implementation Method 1
a load sensor (104)... The load sensor (104) is adapted to monitor and communicate load of the product(s)
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure herein relate to an inventory management system and more particularly, to a device for holding and monitoring weight of product(s) in the inventory management system of a store. The device (100) includes a main bracket (102), a load sensor (104), a load transfer member (106) and a holding member (108). The load sensor (104) is connected to the main bracket (102). The load transfer member (106) is connected to the load sensor (104). The holding member (108) is connected to the load transfer member (106). The device (100) is reliable and consumes less space.