Draining system for wet objects on single and multi level trays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing boot storage systems fail to effectively manage wet snow or water, leading to messy indoor conditions and inefficient use of floor space, as they either allow dirty water to return to the floor or require excessive space.
Innovation Solution
A boot storage system comprising a tray with a sloped base and drain holes, paired with a removable waste collection bin, which allows water to flow into the bin while keeping the tray surface dry, and a multi-tray configuration connected by hollow pillars to enhance water drainage and space utilization, optionally with a built-in electric heater in the waste collection bin to evaporate water.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional trays are used to store boots, then boots can be contained, but dirty water accumulates and returns to the floor, creating mess
Solution Approach 1:
The harmful element (water) is extracted from the storage system by introducing drain holes in the tray bottom and connecting them to a waste collection bin positioned below, thereby removing accumulated water from the boot storage environment and preventing it from returning to the floor
Solution Approach 2:
A waste collection bin is introduced as an intermediary component between the tray and the floor to collect and contain draining water, acting as a mediator that prevents direct contact between dirty water and the floor surface
2Object-affected harmful factors
If trays are used to contain waste water, then water can be collected, but the trays become pools of waste water and require excessive floor space
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from horizontal water containment (tray on floor) to vertical water management by stacking trays and collecting water in a bin positioned in the vertical space below the bottom tray, thereby utilizing the third dimension (height) to resolve the floor space constraint
Solution Approach 2:
The waste collection bin is nested within the vertical space created by raising the tray off the floor through feet, efficiently utilizing the volume below the tray to house the water collection container without occupying additional floor area
3Productivity
If multiple trays are stacked to increase storage capacity, then more boots can be stored, but water drainage becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The hollow pillars serve multiple functions simultaneously: they provide structural support for stacked trays, act as vertical drainage conduits for water to flow from upper trays to the collection bin, and create gaps that facilitate water flow from side drain holes, thereby simplifying the overall drainage system while enabling multi-tray stacking
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system effectively contains and drains water from wet boots, reducing mess and optimizing floor space by ensuring water is collected and evaporated, maintaining a clean and efficient storage solution.
Implementation Method 1
The sloped surface of the base member is made in a way that when water falls on the surface it is directed towards the drain hole
Implementation Method 2
the waste collection bin as explained in above two aspects of this invention has a built-in electric heater to rapidly evaporate water that comes into the waste collection bin
Implementation Method 3
the waste collection bin as explained in above two aspects of this invention has a built-in electric heater to rapidly evaporate water that comes into the waste collection bin
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AI summary
A draining system comprising a single or multi-layer tray designed to store and dry wet objects like winter boots, rain boots or dishes that are placed on the tray. This system provides effective utilization of space to store wet objects. Water from the wet objects placed on the tray goes into waste collection bin which can easily be removed without disrupting the tray set-up to dispense waste water without creating a mess.