Modular Storage Clip Assembly for Organized Cosmetic Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is no universal solution for efficiently organizing and storing a variety of cosmetic products, which often roll around, get knocked over, and are difficult to access during a routine.
Innovation Solution
A modular storage clip comprising a base member, wings, and a connector that allows securement of cosmetic products within a cavity and enables connection with other clips to form a unified structure, facilitating easy access and organization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If cosmetic products are stored in containers or bags, then storage capacity is improved, but organization and accessibility deteriorate as products roll around and get scrambled
Solution Approach 1:
The storage system is divided into multiple individual clip units, each capable of holding one or more cosmetic products. Each clip acts as an independent compartment that can be selectively accessed, eliminating the scrambling problem while maintaining storage capacity. Users can open individual clips to access specific products without disturbing others.
Solution Approach 2:
The clip design transitions products from a two-dimensional scattered arrangement in bags to a three-dimensional structured configuration. Multiple clips can be stacked or arranged in layers, creating vertical and horizontal organization that maximizes space utilization while keeping products accessible and organized.
2Ease of operation
If individual cosmetic products are stored separately, then organization is improved, but storage space efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple cosmetic products are combined within single clip units or connected clip assemblies. The modular design allows several clips to be linked together, creating compact storage modules that organize multiple products in a unified structure, improving space efficiency while maintaining individual product accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The clip design is universal and adaptable to various cosmetic product shapes and sizes. The same clip structure can accommodate different types of products, allowing users to optimize storage space by arranging products of varying dimensions within the standardized clip framework, thereby improving overall space efficiency.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a universal storage solution is designed to accommodate various cosmetic shapes, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The clip design incorporates localized adaptive features such as adjustable wings or flexible components at specific points within the structure. These local modifications allow the universal clip to accommodate various product shapes without requiring the entire structure to be complex. The base geometry remains simple while local elements provide the necessary adaptability.
4Ease of operation
If cosmetic products are kept within arm's reach during application, then ease of use is improved, but stability deteriorates as products may be knocked over
Solution Approach 1:
Cosmetic products are pre-organized within secure clip compartments before the application routine begins. The clips are designed to hold products firmly in upright positions, preventing them from being knocked over during use. This preliminary organization ensures products remain stable and accessible throughout the entire application process without requiring constant repositioning.
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AI summary
A modular storage clip and a kit including a plurality of the same are provided. The modular storage clip, notably, can secure an object within an interior cavity and can rotatably connect to other modular storage clips, forming a stable structure capable of rotating about the points of connection and holding multiple objects. The modular storage clip and kit are thus useful, for instance, for storing and organizing numerous cosmetic items in preparation for a cosmetic routine.