Foam Capsule Storage Panel for Space-Saving Cabinet Door Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Storing a plurality of coffee capsules efficiently and effectively is challenging due to space constraints and the need to easily access various flavors, as existing storage solutions, such as wire rack devices, occupy valuable shelf and cabinet space.
Innovation Solution
A beverage capsule storage apparatus comprising a resilient foam panel with apertures for capsule storage, which can be affixed to a cupboard door or other surface using an adhesive layer, allowing for organized storage and space-saving design, accommodating various sizes and shapes of capsules.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If wire rack storage devices are used, then coffee capsules can be stored, but valuable shelf and cabinet space is occupied
Solution Approach 1:
The storage apparatus transitions from traditional horizontal shelf storage to vertical door-back mounting, utilizing the previously underutilized vertical space on cabinet doors. This dimensional change allows capsule storage without occupying valuable horizontal shelf area, directly resolving the space conflict.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage system is divided into multiple individual capsule compartments arranged in a grid pattern on the door back. Each compartment can hold a single capsule, allowing for organized storage of multiple capsules while maintaining compact footprint and efficient use of vertical space.
2Ease of operation
If multiple coffee capsules are stored with varieties and flavors visible, then easy access is achieved, but storage becomes burdensome and cluttered
Solution Approach 1:
Each capsule compartment is designed with specific characteristics - individual apertures or recesses that accommodate single capsules, with spacing and positioning optimized for visibility and access. The door-back location provides natural lighting and viewing angle, making flavor identification easy without requiring complex organizational mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage apparatus serves multiple functions: it stores multiple capsules simultaneously, displays flavor varieties for easy selection, protects capsules from damage, and utilizes idle door space. This multi-functionality achieves ease of operation without proportionally increasing complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides an organized and space-efficient storage system for coffee capsules, allowing easy access and visibility of different flavors while minimizing the use of cabinet space, enabling users to store multiple capsules without cluttering shelves.
Implementation Method 1
an adhesive layer to removably couple the apparatus to a cupboard door or other surface
Data Source
AI summary
A beverage capsule storage apparatus and method of use is described. Embodiments of the beverage capsule storage apparatus are typically comprised substantially of a resilient foam panel having a rectangular shape. The foam panel includes a plurality of apertures each adapted to receive a beverage capsule. Beverage capsules include capsules and pods used in single cup brewers. Additionally, an adhesive layer can be included to removably couple the apparatus to a cupboard door or other surface.