Drawer organizer

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing drawer organizer systems face challenges such as complexity in installation, manufacturing, limited customizability, difficult packaging, low durability, and bulkiness, which hinder their effectiveness and convenience.

Innovation Solution

A drawer organizer system comprising a flexible waffle-patterned base and partitions, with connector assemblies that include L-shaped corner members and locking plates, allowing for customizable configurations and easy assembly, and enabling convenient packaging by being stackable and rollable.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional drawer organizer systems with selective configurable dividers are used, then customization capability is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecustomization capabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The drawer organizer is divided into a base and multiple independent partition members that can be separately configured. Each partition member can be independently positioned and removed, allowing customization without complex interconnections between components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The partition members are designed with universal engagement features that allow them to be used in multiple positions and configurations within the base. The same partition member can serve different functions depending on its position, reducing the need for multiple specialized components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If traditional drawer organizer systems with multiple components are used, then customization capability is improved, but ease of manufacture deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecustomization capabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The organizer system is segmented into a base and multiple identical partition members, allowing standardized manufacturing processes. Each partition member can be manufactured using the same mold and process, simplifying production while enabling customization through different quantities and arrangements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Customization is achieved by changing parameters such as the number of partition members, their positions, and their dimensions rather than creating entirely different components. This allows flexible configuration while maintaining consistent manufacturing processes for each component type.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If traditional drawer organizer systems are used, then organization capability is improved, but packaging convenience and durability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveorganization capabilityVSAvoiddurability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The base is designed with integrated cushioning elements that protect items in the drawer from damage. This pre-built protection ensures durability and item safety without requiring additional protective components or complex assembly structures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

Solution Approach 2:

The partition members and base are designed to work together as an integrated system where the base provides structural support and protection while the partitions provide organization. This merging of functions into a unified design improves overall durability while maintaining organization capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Stability of the object's composition

If traditional drawer organizer systems with rigid structures are used, then structural stability is improved, but packaging convenience deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidpackaging convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The partition members are designed to be movable and reconfigurable within the base rather than fixed rigidly in place. This dynamic design allows the organizer to be disassembled and packaged in a compact manner while maintaining structural stability during use through the engagement features between partitions and base.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS10716399B2Drawer organizer

Publication Date: 2020.07.21 BROWN VIRGINIA F

AI summary

A drawer organizer that is easily customizable and that is configured for simple packaging as a kit. The drawer organizer includes a base and a plurality of partitions formed from a flexible material having a grid or waffle configuration that provides a plurality of grid spaces therein and a plurality of tabs along portions of the perimeters of the base and partitions. Connector assemblies are provided to retain the partitions at junctions therebetween. The connector assemblies include an inside corner piece and a pair of locking plates. The corner piece engages grid spaces in the intersecting partitions. The locking plates engage the corner pieces to capture the partitions therebetween. The drawer organizer can be provided as a kit in a rolled up tubular form in which all components thereof are rolled together.