Modular Tool Hanger With Elastic Clips And Projections
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hanging devices are designed for specific objects and have limited operation modes, leading to interference and reduced capacity when multiple devices are used simultaneously, affecting the size of objects that can be hung.
Innovation Solution
A modular tool hanger with a base and connection units featuring elastic clips and projections/concave portions, allowing assembly in two directions for increased versatility and space utilization, with reinforcing ribs and dovetail structures for enhanced strength and flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If multiple hanging devices are used simultaneously, then the hanging capacity increases, but the spaces for hanging objects interfere with each other, reducing the size of objects that can be hanged
Solution Approach 1:
The hanging device is divided into multiple independent connection units (first connection unit with elastic clips, second connection unit with projection and concave portion) that can be independently activated. Each connection unit can connect to different bases, allowing the hanging space to be segmented into multiple non-interfering zones, thus enabling multiple objects of various sizes to be hung simultaneously without spatial interference.
Solution Approach 2:
The device transitions from a single-direction hanging structure to a multi-directional connection system by adding both first connection units (for one direction) and second connection units (for another direction). This dimensional expansion allows hanging devices to be arranged in multiple directions, creating three-dimensional hanging spaces that do not interfere with each other, thereby maintaining adaptability for various object sizes while increasing overall hanging capacity.
2Strength
If hanging devices are designed for specific objects, then the structure can be optimized for that object, but the device lacks versatility for different objects and operation modes
Solution Approach 1:
The hanging device incorporates multiple types of connection units (elastic clip-based first connection units and projection-concave based second connection units) that can connect to different bases and support various operation modes. This universal design allows the same device structure to be optimized for different objects while maintaining versatility across multiple hanging configurations and applications.
3Device complexity
If a single operation mode is used, then the device structure is simple, but the space utilization is reduced when multiple hanging devices are used
Solution Approach 1:
The device employs elastic clip portions that can dynamically adjust to different connection states and loading conditions. The elastic clips can engage and disengage easily, allowing the device to transition between different operation modes and configurations. This dynamic capability enables multiple hanging devices to be arranged in various patterns to maximize space utilization without requiring complex fixed-structure designs.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient and stable hanging of various-sized objects by allowing multiple hangers to be connected in different directions, maximizing space usage and load-bearing capacity while maintaining structural integrity.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of elastic clip portions (21) and a clipped portion (22), one of the first end portion (11) and the second end portion (12) including the plurality of elastic clip portions (21), the other of the first end portion (11) and the second end portion (12) including the clipped portion (22), the plurality of elastic clip portions (21) clipping a clipped portion of another base
Data Source
AI summary
A tool hanger is provided, including: a base, including first, second, third and fourth end portions, the first and second end portions being arranged in a first direction, the third and second end portions being arranged in a second direction; at least one first connection unit, including elastic clip portions and a clipped portion, one of the first and second end portions including the elastic clip portions and the other including the clipped portion, the elastic clip portions clipping a clipped portion of another base; and at least one second connection unit, including a projection and a concave portion, one of the projection and the concave portion being disposed on the third end portion and the other being disposed on the fourth end portion, the projection being configured to be engaged within a concave portion of the another base.