Adjustable floating shelving systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shelving systems for retail and residential use are often industrial-looking and lack adjustability, with visible brackets that do not complement the aesthetic of retail shops or homes, and they have limited size and length options.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable shelving system with a dovetail extrusion fitted into pre-cut grooves on a backboard, allowing an insert extrusion piece on the shelf to lock into place without visible brackets, providing a 'floating shelf' appearance, and enabling easy customization and increased capacity in length and height.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If traditional slat wall systems with visible brackets are used, then structural strength is ensured, but aesthetic appearance deteriorates due to industrial-looking brackets
Solution Approach 1:
The visible bracket component is extracted and hidden within the channel structure of the upright member. The insert engages with the channel internally, so the supporting function remains while the visual appearance shows no brackets, resolving the contradiction between strength and aesthetics.
Solution Approach 2:
The insert is nested within the channel structure of the upright member. The insert fits into the angled channel and locks in place, creating a nested configuration where the support mechanism is contained within the upright member rather than being externally visible.
2Adaptability or versatility
If fixed-size backboards and shelves are used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but adaptability deteriorates due to limited size and length options
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from fixed positions to adjustable positions. The insert can be removed and repositioned to different locations along the channel, allowing dynamic reconfiguration of shelf positions and sizes to meet varying storage needs while maintaining a simple channel-and-insert mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The channel structure serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, enables adjustable positioning, and allows for different insert configurations. This universal design accommodates various shelf sizes and positions without requiring multiple specialized components.
3Adaptability or versatility
If complex bracket systems are used for adjustment, then adaptability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to difficult installation and adjustment
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into separate components: the upright member with channel and the insert. This segmentation allows the insert to be independently manufactured and then easily installed into the channel without complex assembly procedures, simplifying both installation and future adjustments.
Solution Approach 2:
The channel is pre-formed in the upright member during manufacturing, and the insert is pre-designed with the appropriate geometry to engage with it. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for complex field assembly or adjustment mechanisms, making installation straightforward while maintaining adaptability.
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AI summary
A shelving display system comprising an upright member comprising a channel defined by a receiving member extending thereinto, the channel is angled downwardly into the member, the channel having an upper wall and a lower wall, the upper wall having a recess disposed therein, an insert is inserted into the channel, the insert comprising a first region, and a second region, the first and second regions being separated bya bend in the insert, the first region having an upper face with an engaging member extending therefrom and configured to engage with the recess in the upper wall of the channel and a shelf attached to the insert.