Hanging storage enclosure

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current closet storage solutions lack efficient use of space and aesthetic appeal, particularly in the area dedicated to closet rods, and often fail to provide stable and versatile storage options.

Innovation Solution

A hanging storage enclosure with a main frame, hanging mechanism, top slide, and bottom slide that stabilizes and positions horizontally below a closet rod, featuring an adjustable lock and reversible drawer panel for customizable storage, along with an opening locking mechanism for security.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If traditional wire shelving is used in closets, then the cost is low and installation is simple, but the weight-bearing capacity is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation simplicityVSAvoidweight-bearing capacity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple shelving materials and structures into a single integrated system. Wire shelving is used for lighter items where ease of installation is needed, while wood shelving provides structural support and weight-bearing capacity for heavier items. The tube shelving connects these components, creating a hybrid structure that leverages the advantages of each material type to simultaneously achieve both installation simplicity and adequate strength.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Strength

If traditional wood shelving is used in closets, then the weight-bearing capacity is high, but the cost and installation difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveweight-bearing capacityVSAvoidinstallation difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The shelving system is divided into modular segments where wood shelving units are pre-assembled with standardized connection points. These modular wood sections can be independently installed and connected to wire or tube shelving components using simple fastening mechanisms. This segmentation allows the heavy-duty wood portions to be installed separately rather than requiring complete disassembly and reassembly, thereby maintaining strength while reducing overall installation complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Ease of operation

If a mounted closet rod with dedicated open space below is used, then hanging storage is provided, but the utilization of space below the rod is inefficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehanging storage functionalityVSAvoidspace utilization
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from two-dimensional flat shelving panels to three-dimensional cube storage units that can be stacked and configured in various arrangements below the closet rod. These cube organizers utilize vertical space more effectively by creating multiple storage levels within the available volume. The modular nature of the cube units allows them to be arranged to fit irregular spaces, maximizing the utilization of the previously wasted area beneath the hanging rod while maintaining easy access to stored items.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentUS20210353057A1Hanging storage enclosure
Publication Date: 2021.11.18 MARKET JASON A
  • US20210353057A1 patent drawing
  • US20210353057A1 patent drawing
  • US20210353057A1 patent drawing

AI summary

A hanging storage enclosure includes a main frame, a hanging mechanism, a top slide and a bottom slide. The main frame has a hollow interior having a top side, a bottom side, and an open front end. The hanging mechanism is on the top side. The hanging mechanism is configured to hang the main frame from an object. The top slide is positioned on the top side and the bottom slide is positioned on the bottom side. The top slide is configured to slide in and out of the top side of the main frame for positioning the top side. The bottom slide is configured to slide in and out of the bottom side for positioning the bottom side.