Foldable Bottle Holder Under Shelf to Free Cooling Space
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cooling devices occupy unnecessary space when bottle holders are not in use, as they are not designed to fold or retract, leading to inefficient use of internal volume.
Innovation Solution
A foldable bottle holder with a holding plate that pivots 90 degrees to lie flat on a support plate, allowing it to be mounted under a shelf, reducing occupied space when not in use, and featuring a detachable and slidably mounted design for easy positioning and storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a fixed bottle holder is mounted in the cooling device, then the bottle holder provides stable support for bottles, but it occupies unnecessary space when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The bottle holder is designed with a movable holding plate that can pivot between a horizontal position (when supporting bottles) and a vertical position (when not in use). This dynamic transformation allows the bottle holder to adapt its configuration based on usage requirements, minimizing occupied space while maintaining structural stability during operation
Solution Approach 2:
The bottle holder is divided into distinct components: a support plate that remains fixed and a holding plate that moves independently. This segmentation allows the holding plate to be repositioned without affecting the overall structure, enabling space optimization while preserving the stability provided by the fixed support plate
2Volume of stationary object
If a foldable bottle holder is used, then the occupied space is reduced when not in use, but the ease of operation decreases due to folding mechanism
Solution Approach 1:
The holding plate pivots on a horizontal axis allowing smooth transition between horizontal and vertical positions. This dynamic mechanism enables easy operation through simple rotational movement rather than complex folding, reducing occupied space while maintaining user convenience
Solution Approach 2:
The holding plate changes its orientation parameter (angle relative to the support plate) between 0 degrees (horizontal, for bottle support) and 90 degrees (vertical, for space saving). This parameter change achieves space reduction while keeping the operation simple through rotational movement
3Ease of operation
If the bottle holder is made detachable and slidable, then the ease of operation and repositioning is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support plate is designed to slide along the shelf and can be detached and reattached easily. This dynamic mounting mechanism allows flexible repositioning without complex fastening systems, improving ease of operation while keeping the device structure relatively simple through straightforward sliding and locking features
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The foldable design minimizes space usage within the cooling device by allowing the bottle holder to fold and be stored under the shelf, enabling efficient use of internal volume and easy repositioning without removing the holder.
Implementation Method 1
By means of the pin rotating inside the housing wherefrom it is pivoted, the bottle holder is changed from the open position of enabling bottles to be stored thereon to the closed position of occupying a minimum amount of space in the cooling volume
Implementation Method 2
the holding plate moves. In situations wherein the bottle holder is not used, the holding plate is changed from a position of serving as a bottle holder wherein there is a 90 degree angle between the holding plate and the support plate to a position of being folded on the support plate
Implementation Method 3
By means of the extension, the support plate is suspended from the shelf so as to slide on the shelf
Implementation Method 4
When a bottle is placed on the holding plate, the edge of the holding plate that is mounted to the support plate moves upwards with the effect of the weight of the bottle
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a cooling device (1) comprising a body (2) wherein items to be cooled are stored, one or more than one shelf (3) positioned into the body (2) at different heights and a bottle holder (6) having a holding plate (4) mounted on shelf (3), suitable for placing a bottle (B) thereon and a support plate (5) that enables the holding plate (4) to be suspended from the shelf (3).