Modular Vertical Bowl Assembly for Space-Saving Adjustable Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing container assemblies lack versatility in accommodating varying sizes, shapes, and quantities of bowls, and do not efficiently conserve space while providing an aesthetically pleasing display for residential, commercial, or industrial settings.
Innovation Solution
A stackable, modular, and decorative bowl assembly featuring a vertical pole with cylindrical containers of various sizes and colors, where the pole runs through the center of the bowls, allowing for adjustable height and accommodating multiple bowls of different sizes and shapes, made from cost-effective materials like plastic, metal, or glass, with the option to bear text or graphics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single-purpose container assembly is used, then the structure is simple, but the versatility in accommodating varying sizes, shapes, and quantities of bowls is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The assembly is divided into separate modular components: a base member with a vertical aperture, multiple bowl members of different sizes and shapes, and a pole element. This segmentation allows each component to be independently selected and combined, providing versatility in accommodating various bowl configurations while keeping individual component structures simple.
Solution Approach 2:
The base member with the vertical aperture and pole element serves as a universal support structure that can accommodate multiple types of bowls (different sizes, shapes, and quantities). The pole element can be inserted through the aperture to secure various bowl configurations, making the assembly multi-functional and adaptable to different display needs.
2Volume of moving object
If traditional horizontal display methods are used, then the display is simple, but space conservation is inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The invention transitions from traditional horizontal display arrangements to a vertical display configuration. The pole element extends vertically through the base member, allowing bowls to be stacked at different heights. This vertical arrangement充分利用s vertical space, significantly improving space utilization while maintaining relatively simple structural components.
3Adaptability or versatility
If fixed-height displays are used, then the structure is stable, but adaptability to various settings is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The assembly incorporates adjustable height capability through the pole element, which can be positioned at different vertical levels within the base member's aperture. This dynamic adjustment allows the display to adapt to various settings and space requirements while maintaining structural stability through the secure fit of the pole in the aperture and the weight distribution of the bowls.
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AI summary
A stackable, modular, and decorative bowl assembly. More particularly, the present invention is a tower or vertical pole which houses cylindrical containers of various sizes, shapes, and colors. In one mode of production, the bowl assembly is a floor-to-ceiling arrangement, while in an alternate embodiment, the bowl assembly is a countertop-to-ceiling arrangement. In either instance, several plastic bowls are attached to the vertical support, with the pole running through the center of the bowls, in the preferred mode. As such, each bowl may hold numerous small items to conserve space, or may hold decorative items such as plants and flowers. In total, the assembly forms an aesthetically pleasing and space-conscious display for many areas, including the home or office.