Swivel shelving system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional shelving systems are static and lack movability, failing to accommodate the need for shelves that can be easily positioned or repositioned to optimize sunlight exposure and window obstruction management.
Innovation Solution
A swivel shelving system is designed for corner mounting, featuring a mounting bracket, a rotatably coupled support arm, and a shelving assembly that can be rotated between positions adjacent a window and a wall, allowing for adjustable placement and orientation of shelves.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If shelves are mounted statically to walls or corners, then installation is simple and structure is stable, but the shelves cannot be repositioned to optimize sunlight exposure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the static shelving system into a dynamic one. The support arm is designed with rotational capability at its connection points, allowing the shelving assembly to move between different positions. This enables the shelves to adapt to varying sunlight conditions while maintaining structural stability through the bracket and arm mechanism.
2Ease of operation
If shelves are fixed in position, then structural stability is maintained, but flexibility in placement and orientation is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the shelving system into distinct modular components: a mounting bracket fixed to the wall, a rotatable support arm, and a shelving assembly. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function - the bracket provides stable mounting, the arm provides rotational movement, and the shelving assembly provides flexible positioning - while maintaining overall structural reliability.
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AI summary
A swivel shelving system is provided. The swivel shelving system includes a mounting bracket coupled to a corner between a wall and a window, a support arm rotatably coupled to the mounting bracket, and a shelving assembly rotatably coupled to the support arm. The shelving assembly is rotatable between a first position adjacent a window and a second position adjacent a wall. Further, the shelving assembly may include a vertical support coupled directly to the shelf and in other embodiments, the shelving assembly may be a vertical support coupled to a shelf support and the shelf support coupled to and supporting the shelf.