Mounting Sleeve Storage Assembly for Compact Brush and Roll Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
In confined spaces such as bathrooms, water closets, and cupboards, there is a need for efficient, functional, and aesthetically pleasing multi-use storage solutions for cleaning apparatuses and objects with mounting apertures, such as brushes and paper rolls.
Innovation Solution
A storage assembly comprising a mounting sleeve for objects with mounting apertures, a stop to restrict movement, a detachable housing for retaining particles, and a surface mount for mounting to a surface, allowing for efficient storage and retention of both cleaning apparatuses and objects with mounting apertures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate storage solutions are used for cleaning apparatus and objects with mounting apertures, then each item can be stored independently, but the space required for storage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines two separate storage functions into a single integrated assembly: a mounting sleeve for objects with mounting apertures (like paper rolls) and a detachable housing for cleaning apparatus (like brushes). This merging allows both item types to share the same vertical space, reducing the overall footprint while maintaining independent access to each item type.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage assembly is designed with universal functionality to accommodate different item types. The mounting sleeve accepts various cylindrical objects with mounting apertures, while the detachable housing accommodates different cleaning apparatus. This multi-functionality allows a single assembly to replace multiple dedicated storage units.
2Area of stationary object
If a compact storage assembly is used to reduce space, then storage efficiency improves, but the complexity of the assembly structure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The storage assembly is segmented into distinct functional components: a mounting sleeve for paper rolls, a detachable housing for cleaning apparatus, and a surface mount for installation. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while simplifying manufacturing and assembly. The detachable housing can be removed independently for cleaning or replacement without affecting the mounting sleeve.
Solution Approach 2:
The design employs a nested structure where the mounting sleeve is positioned within or adjacent to the detachable housing, and both are mounted on a common surface mount. This nesting arrangement maximizes space utilization by vertically stacking storage functions, allowing the compact assembly to fit into limited spaces while maintaining structural simplicity through standardized connection interfaces.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If the cleaning apparatus is fully enclosed in the detachable housing, then aesthetics and containment improve, but accessibility for removal becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The detachable housing is designed with dynamic characteristics that allow it to be easily attached and detached from the mounting assembly. The housing can be securely fastened during normal use to contain particles and maintain aesthetics, but can be quickly removed when cleaning apparatus needs to be accessed or replaced. This dynamic design enables the system to switch between containment mode and accessibility mode as needed.
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AI summary
Provided is a storage assembly for storing a cleaning apparatus (such as a brush) and storing an object having a mounting aperture (such as a paper roll). The storage assembly includes a mounting sleeve which can be positioned in the aperture of the object to mount the object on the sleeve and includes an internal cavity where at least a portion of the cleaning apparatus can be stored. The assembly also has means to maintain the object on the sleeve, means to mount the assemble on a surface and a detachable housing in fluid communication with the internal cavity of the sleeve.