Corner shelf securement system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing corner shelves do not effectively utilize the space within the corner of two adjacent walls, as they are not designed to be removably attached in a way that positions the shelf's bend within the corner, limiting their functionality and versatility.
Innovation Solution
A corner shelf system comprising an L-shaped board with a shelf and braces, where the board is mounted with adhesive strips or a back panel that can bend to fit within the corner of two walls, allowing for secure attachment and adjustable positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a corner shelf is designed to be removably attached to walls with the bend positioned within the corner, then space utilization and versatility are improved, but the structural complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The shelf is divided into two perpendicular sections (first section and second section) that form an L-shape, with each section independently attachable to different walls. This segmentation allows the shelf to adapt to corner spaces while maintaining manageable structural complexity through modular design
Solution Approach 2:
The shelf transitions from a traditional single-plane design to a three-dimensional L-shaped structure that extends along two different walls. This dimensional change enables effective corner space utilization by utilizing the spatial relationship between adjacent walls rather than being limited to a single wall surface
2Ease of operation
If adhesive strips are used for removable attachment, then ease of installation and removal are improved, but the holding strength and stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system uses multiple adhesive strips distributed at different locations on the board rather than a single attachment point. This segmentation of the attachment function allows the shelf to be easily installed and removed while maintaining adequate holding strength through the cumulative effect of multiple adhesive bonds
Solution Approach 2:
The design uses adhesive strips that create multiple identical attachment points across the board surface. These replicated attachment points distribute the attachment load and provide both ease of operation (simple adhesive application) and sufficient strength through redundancy
3Adaptability or versatility
If the board is made L-shaped to fit the corner, then corner space utilization is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The design allows for variation in the bend angle of the L-shaped board to accommodate different corner angles (right angles, obtuse angles, or acute angles). By making the bend angle a variable parameter rather than a fixed value, the shelf can adapt to various corner configurations without requiring extremely precise manufacturing tolerances
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AI summary
A corner shelf securement system for attaching to a pair of walls and forming to a corner joining the walls includes a pair of walls joined together to define a corner between the pair of walls. A board has a bend defining a first section being perpendicular to a second section such that the board is L-shaped. A shelf is coupled to the board, and a plurality of braces is coupled to the board and to the shelf. The plurality of braces support the shelf in a perpendicular position relative to the board. A fastener is mounted on the board and is engageable to the pair of walls such that the bend is positioned within the corner.