Modular Storage Shell Track Structure for Reconfigurable Strength
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Solution Overview
Problem
Consumers face frustration due to the need for constant replacement of storage and organization systems as their needs evolve, leading to a cycle of implementation and replacement, which is inefficient and wasteful.
Innovation Solution
A modular storage shell system with repositionable and reversible clips, allowing storage shells to be easily assembled and reconfigured without tools, featuring a track system that provides additional rigidity and support while enabling adaptability to changing needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a storage system is designed to be sturdy and stable, then structural strength is improved, but adaptability to changing consumer needs deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The storage system is divided into multiple independent storage shells that can be separately assembled and reconfigured. Each shell maintains structural integrity while the modular design enables adaptability as consumers can rearrange or replace individual units based on changing needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates reversible clips and tracks that allow storage shells to be dynamically repositioned and reconfigured. This dynamic connection mechanism enables the structure to adapt to different consumer needs while maintaining sturdy connections during use.
2Ease of operation
If a storage system is designed for easy assembly and reconfiguration, then ease of operation is improved, but structural strength deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is segmented into discrete clips and track components that can be easily engaged and disengaged. This segmentation allows tool-free assembly while the distributed connection points across multiple shells maintain overall structural strength.
Solution Approach 2:
Reversible clips serve as intermediary components between storage shells, providing easy connection and disconnection while distributing mechanical loads across multiple contact points to maintain structural integrity during assembly and reconfiguration operations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If consumers frequently replace storage systems to adapt to changing needs, then adaptability is improved, but loss of substance deteriorates due to waste
Solution Approach 1:
The storage shells are designed as universal modular units that can serve multiple storage functions and be reconfigured for different purposes. This multi-functionality allows consumers to adapt the system to changing needs by rearranging existing components rather than discarding and replacing entire systems, thereby reducing waste.
Solution Approach 2:
The reversible connection system enables easy separation and recovery of individual storage shells from the overall structure. Consumers can recover and reuse individual shells for new configurations rather than discarding entire systems, minimizing material waste while maintaining adaptability.
Data Source
AI summary
A storage shell includes a plurality of sidewalls to collectively define a chamber therebetween. A first sidewall defines a panel and a track. The panel defines an outer perimeter edge, an exterior surface, and holes extending through the panel. The track is coupled to the panel and includes a first rib and a second rib each extending from the exterior surface. The first rib is positioned inside the outer perimeter edge. The second rib is concentric with and shaped similarly to the first rib. The first rib and the second rib each separately border each one of the holes where each of the holes is formed between the first rib and the second rib. Related storage and organization systems, accessories and methods are also disclosed and provide additional advantages.