Material Supply System with Angled Profiles and Remote Locks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing material supply systems are difficult for third-party users to operate, especially first-time users, as materials are often stored in closed drawer segments, making them hard to find, and they lack effective protection and control against unauthorized access.
Innovation Solution
A material supply system featuring a frame structure with angled profile bodies, a sidewall assembly for protection, and remotely controllable bolt locks in push segments to ensure secure and accessible storage, along with modular deck devices and recess pattern sections for flexible organization and attachment of tools.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If materials are stored in closed drawer segments for secure storage, then security against unauthorized access is improved, but ease of operation and accessibility for third-party users deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The material supply system is divided into multiple drawer segments that can be independently locked or unlocked. Each drawer segment can be controlled separately, allowing authorized users to access only specific sections while maintaining security for other areas. This segmentation enables differentiated access control without requiring the entire system to be locked or unlocked at once.
Solution Approach 2:
A control system acts as an intermediary between users and the drawer segments. The control system manages locking and unlocking operations, providing secure access to authorized users while preventing unauthorized access. This intermediary layer resolves the contradiction by mediating between the need for security and the need for ease of operation.
2Reliability
If drawer segments are closed and secured for protection, then security against unauthorized access is improved, but time required to locate and search for materials increases
Solution Approach 1:
Materials are pre-organized and assigned to specific drawer segments before use. The system allows authorized users to directly access predetermined locations without needing to search through closed drawers. This preliminary organization of materials reduces search time while maintaining security through controlled access to specific segments.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates visual indicators such as color-coded labels or lighting elements on drawer segments. These visual cues help users quickly identify the location of specific materials without having to open or search through multiple drawers, thereby reducing search time while maintaining secure closed storage.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a comprehensive material supply system is provided with multiple functions, then versatility and adaptability are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The material supply system is designed with universal components that can serve multiple functions. For example, drawer segments can be used for both storage and as work surfaces, and the locking mechanism serves both security and organizational functions. This multi-functionality increases versatility without proportionally increasing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates dynamic elements such as adjustable drawer configurations, movable dividers, and flexible locking mechanisms that can adapt to different user needs. These dynamic features allow the system to versatilely accommodate various material storage requirements while maintaining a relatively simple base structure that can be configured as needed.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a material supply system comprising a frame structure (10) with profile bodies (12) arranged at least partially at an angle to one another; a side wall arrangement (14) with one or more side walls (16); and one or more material supply sections (18) configured for receiving, storing, and/or transporting material. The present invention further relates to an accessory designed for modular connection with the aforementioned material supply system. The present invention also relates to a side wall, in particular for attachment to a material supply system.