Modular Wire Rod Bottle Holder for Minimal Visual Obstruction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wall-mounted wine racks obstruct the view of bottles due to thick arms for support, are limited in size flexibility, and pose safety hazards with exposed rod ends, and require skilled labor for installation.

Innovation Solution

A modular wall mountable holder system using a fascia panel with a template and bottle holder formed from a rigid wire or rod, allowing for easy installation and supporting bottles of various sizes without obstructing the view, featuring a block to maintain the integrity of the elongate sections and a template for accurate hole placement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If thick arms are used to support the bottle holder, then the structural strength is improved, but the visual obstruction of the bottle is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural strengthVSAvoidvisual obstruction

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSArea of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs thin rod ends capped with spherical elements instead of thick arms, achieving both structural support and minimal visual obstruction. The thin rod maintains necessary strength while the spherical cap provides a safe, non-exposed endpoint.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The design transitions from thick solid arms to thin rod structures with spherical caps, changing the geometric parameters to achieve optimal balance between strength and visual clarity. The rod diameter is minimized while maintaining load-bearing capacity through the spherical cap distribution.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Device complexity

If rod ends are left exposed for structural simplicity, then the device complexity is reduced, but the safety hazard to humans is increased

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice complexityVSAvoidsafety hazard

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The potentially harmful exposed rod ends are converted into beneficial spherical caps that eliminate safety hazards. The spherical elements prevent eye injuries while maintaining the structural simplicity of the rod-based design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

Solution Approach 2:

The spherical caps can be provided in various colors to match different decor schemes, transforming the functional safety feature into an aesthetic element that enhances the overall appearance of the bottle holder.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #32Color changes

3Manufacturing precision

If predetermined positioning of arms is set for specific bottle sizes, then the manufacturing precision is improved, but the adaptability to different bottle sizes is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvearm positioning precisionVSAvoidbottle size adaptability

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The arm positioning system allows for adjustment rather than fixed predetermined positions. The arms can be repositioned along the vertical panel to accommodate different bottle sizes, transforming a static precision structure into a dynamic adaptable system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The bottle holder design incorporates universal features that allow it to accommodate various bottle sizes and types. The adjustable arm positioning and modular construction enable the same structure to serve multiple bottle storage functions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Manufacturing precision

If complex mounting procedures are used for accurate installation, then the manufacturing precision is improved, but the ease of operation is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation accuracyVSAvoidinstallation ease

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

Templates are provided that pre-mark the correct hole positions for mounting the bottle holder arms. This preliminary action eliminates the need for complex measurement and positioning procedures during installation, allowing unskilled individuals to achieve accurate results.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting system is designed to be self-aligning and self-explanatory, with templates and clear instructions that guide the installer through the process without requiring external expertise or complex procedures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS11864650B2Wall mountable bottle holder

Publication Date: 2024.01.09 FORREST FRANCIS R

AI summary

A kit for mounting a wall-mounted bottle holder adapted to hold a plurality of bottles in display formation. The kit comprises a fascia panel (10) and a plurality of bottle holders (20). The bottle holders (20) are formed from a rigid wire or rod elongate member. The bottle holders (20) are able to be moulded, drawn or bent into a shape to support a bottle. Using a block (40), the bottle holders (20) are mounted on the fascia panel (10) so that each bottle holder (20) extends outwardly from an exposed fascia surface (10A).