Methods of mounting container support bodies, systems, kits, assemblies, and apparatuses including same, and uses of same
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wine racks are difficult to assemble, require access to both sides of the support member, and may not effectively prevent wine bottle movement due to low friction materials like metal, complicating installation and storage.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for mounting a container support body using a fastener with adjustable length, featuring internal threads in the support body and complementary threads on the fastener, allowing for rotation and adjustment without needing to access the rear side, and incorporating a frictional material like polyurethane to prevent bottle movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If machine bolts are pre-welded to the support member, then the assembly process is simplified, but threaded shank ends protrude from the support member complicating shipping or storage
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening system is divided into separate components: the support member with integrated threading and the separate machine bolts. This segmentation allows the support member to be compact for storage while maintaining ease of assembly through simple bolt insertion and tightening operations.
2Strength
If machine bolts are used to assemble the wine rack, then the support members can be joined, but access to both front and rear sides is required adding delay and cost
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of requiring access to both sides of the support member for traditional bolt assembly, the invention inverts the approach by providing integrated threading on the support member that allows single-sided access. The machine bolts are inserted and tightened from one side only, eliminating the need to access the rear side while maintaining joint strength.
3Strength
If metal materials are used for wine racks, then the structure is strong, but the low coefficient of friction fails to prevent wine bottle movement
Solution Approach 1:
The support member is designed with different local qualities: the exterior surface maintains metal construction for structural strength, while the interior surface features a textured or coated finish that provides high friction. This local differentiation allows the metal rack to be both structurally strong and effective at preventing bottle movement through increased surface friction.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates efficient assembly, reduces installation time and cost, and effectively secures wine bottles with improved frictional stability, enhancing the aesthetic appeal and functionality of wine racks.
Implementation Method 1
threadedly coupling a first threaded portion of a fastener to the mounting body; and coupling an end portion of the fastener to the container support body in an opening defined by the container support body
Implementation Method 2
incorporating a frictional material like polyurethane to prevent bottle movement
Data Source
AI summary
There is disclosed a method of mounting a container support body to a mounting body, the method comprising: threadedly coupling a first threaded portion of a fastener to the mounting body; and coupling an end portion of the fastener to the container support body in an opening defined by the container support body. There is also disclosed a container support apparatus comprising a container support body comprising: a structural body comprising a structural material; and a frictional body on the structural body and comprising a frictional material different from the structural material; wherein the frictional material defines a frictional support surface extending substantially along an entire length of the container support body. Other methods, other apparatuses, and systems, kits, assemblies, and uses are also disclosed.