Modular Wall-Mounted Storage System for Uneven Classroom Surfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional storage units occupy valuable classroom space, create clutter and safety hazards, require elaborate and costly installations, and are often incompatible with uneven floors and ceilings, necessitating multiple purchases for varied storage needs.
Innovation Solution
A modular, high-density storage system with a framing assembly, sliding wall, and sliding door assembly that elevates storage units, allowing for customizable organization and efficient use of vertical space without attaching to existing structural components, accommodating uneven flooring and reducing installation complexity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If conventional storage units (bookshelves, drawer units) are used to store classroom materials, then storage capacity is provided, but valuable floor space is occupied and clutter is created
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions storage from horizontal floor space to vertical wall space by mounting storage units on walls. The framing assembly attaches to wall surfaces, and storage components (shelves, bins, cubbies) are suspended vertically, completely eliminating floor space occupation while maximizing storage capacity through vertical dimension utilization.
2Quantity of substance
If conventional storage systems are installed in classrooms with uneven floors and ceilings, then storage functionality is achieved, but installation becomes time consuming and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The storage system is divided into modular components: a framing assembly with adjustable members, interchangeable storage components (shelves, bins, cubbies), and detachable connections. This segmentation allows the system to adapt to uneven surfaces through adjustable positioning while simplifying installation, as components can be independently configured and assembled without requiring precise alignment across the entire structure.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple specialized storage systems are purchased to store various classroom items, then storage versatility is achieved, but cost increases and compatibility issues arise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal storage platform where a single framing assembly can accommodate multiple types of storage components (shelves, bins, cubbies, hanging organizers) through standardized attachment mechanisms. This multi-functional design allows one system to replace multiple specialized storage units, providing versatility for storing books, supplies, art materials, and other classroom items while ensuring compatibility across all components.
Data Source
AI summary
A storage system includes a framing assembly, a plurality of storage units, and a sliding wall assembly. The framing assembly includes a plurality of side panels and a plurality of rear panels. Each storage unit includes a top surface and a base surface, each of the top surface and the base surface secured to and spanning a pair of side panels and the associated rear panel. The sliding wall assembly includes a sliding wall and upper and lower track systems. The sliding wall moves laterally parallel to the plurality of side panels. Each track system includes a panel track member and a wall track member, wherein the panel track member is secured to a side panel and the wall track member is secured to the upper or lower surface of the sliding wall.