Sliding Jewelry Loop Storage for Tangle-Free Matched Sets

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional jewelry storage methods often result in entanglement of necklaces and difficulty in finding matched pieces, making it hard to efficiently group and retrieve jewelry.

Innovation Solution

A jewelry storage and organization system featuring a hanging rod with a planar oval loop member that allows for easy attachment and sliding, incorporating an internal jewelry attachment member for secure positioning of jewelry pieces, facilitating grouping and quick retrieval.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional storage methods (chests, cabinets, drawers, hooks) are used, then jewelry can be stored, but necklaces become entangled and matched pieces are difficult to find

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of retrievalVSAvoidentanglement
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system divides jewelry storage into separate compartments using multiple bars (first bar, second bar, third bar) that can be independently adjusted. Each bar can hold specific jewelry items, preventing entanglement by providing dedicated storage spaces for different pieces while maintaining organization for easy retrieval of matched sets.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The bars are designed to be movable and adjustable within the storage case. The first bar can be positioned at different heights, and the second and third bars can slide along vertical tracks. This dynamic configuration allows users to adapt the storage layout to different jewelry types and sizes, preventing entanglement while enabling quick access to matched pieces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Loss of time

If traditional storage methods are used, then jewelry can be stored, but matched pieces are difficult to find

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveretrieval timeVSAvoidease of grouping
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The storage case is segmented into multiple functional zones: a first compartment for larger items, a second compartment with rotating trays for rings, and a third compartment with adjustable bars for necklaces and bracelets. This segmentation allows matched pieces to be systematically organized by type and size, reducing retrieval time while making grouping intuitive.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system includes pre-configured organizational features such as dividers, cushions, and adjustable bars that are already in place to facilitate proper jewelry arrangement. Matched sets can be preliminarily grouped by placing them in designated compartments, and the rotating trays can be pre-positioned to display related items together, enabling quick identification and retrieval.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS8651291B1Jewelry storage and organization system
Publication Date: 2014.02.18 PRATHER JANNIE M
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AI summary

A jewelry storage and organization system for easily grouping matched pieces and aiding quick retrieval of one or more pieces has a hanging rod for attaching to a planar vertical surface using a plurality of hanging rod attachment brackets. The system has a generally planar oval loop member with an internal jewelry attachment member. The loop member is located onto the hanging rod and can slide. Jewelry can be located on the loop member via the internal jewelry attachment member or the loop bottom.