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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage solutions for bottles, such as refrigerated units and bottle racks, are often large, expensive, and occupy valuable space, while also being aesthetically unpleasing and not suitable for smaller homes or spaces where children and pets may access them.
Innovation Solution
A modular storage system comprising adjustable support elements and crossbars that can be mounted to existing cupboard panels, allowing for customizable installation and configuration to accommodate bottles of various sizes without occupying floor space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If refrigerated units or bottle racks are used for bottle storage, then bottles can be stored securely, but they occupy valuable floor space and are expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions bottle storage from floor-level (horizontal plane) to wall-mounted (vertical plane) by installing support elements on cupboard panels. This dimensional shift eliminates floor space occupation while maintaining secure storage through proper structural support and bottle positioning mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces support elements as intermediary components that connect bottles to cupboard panels. These support elements (mounts, brackets, or rails) serve as mediators between the storage objective and the existing cupboard structure, enabling secure storage without requiring dedicated floor-standing units.
2Reliability
If refrigerated units or bottle racks are used for bottle storage, then bottles can be stored securely, but they are expensive items
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal storage system that can be installed in any standard cupboard using common mounting methods. The support elements are designed to be adaptable to different cupboard configurations, eliminating the need for expensive specialized refrigerated units while providing secure storage through standardized, cost-effective components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables existing cupboards to serve their own bottle storage function through simple installation of support elements. This self-service approach allows consumers to utilize already-owned furniture, eliminating the need to purchase expensive dedicated storage units and reducing overall system cost.
3Reliability
If refrigerated units or bottle racks are used for bottle storage, then bottles can be stored securely, but they clash with the aesthetics of a modern home
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges bottle storage functionality with existing cupboard structures, making the storage system integrated rather than separate. By utilizing the cupboard's panels and space, the solution combines aesthetic furniture design with functional storage, eliminating the visual clash of standalone racks while maintaining secure bottle storage.
4Reliability
If refrigerated units or bottle racks are used for bottle storage, then bottles can be stored securely, but they are easily accessible by small children and pets
Solution Approach 1:
The patent elevates bottle storage from floor level to wall-mounted height, utilizing vertical space above normal reach. This dimensional relocation places bottles out of easy access for children and pets while maintaining secure storage through stable mounting, directly addressing the accessibility hazard.
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AI summary
A storage system for storing bottles including: a first support beam configured to engage a first panel; a second support beam configured to engage a second panel; a first crossbar; and a second crossbar, where the first crossbar and the second crossbar are supported by the first support bar and the second support bar.