Movable coffee capsule storage rack
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current coffee capsule storage racks are inconvenient to move, especially when loaded with a large number of capsules, as they require manual lifting and pushing, which increases user burden and limits the ability to fully open the coffee machine's top cover due to their fixed structure.
Innovation Solution
A movable coffee capsule storage rack design featuring a first caster and support leg at the rear, with a second caster and handle mechanism that allows the rack to switch between fixed and moving states, enabling easy sliding and simultaneous movement with a coffee machine, using a second bracket and connecting rod system for support and a storage drawer with slide rails for smoother operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the storage rack uses a fixed structure with support legs, then the rack is stable when placed, but it is difficult to move when loaded with coffee capsules
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the support legs movable rather than fixed. The support legs can be rotated between a horizontal position (providing stability) and a vertical position (enabling movement). This allows the rack to dynamically adapt its structure based on whether it needs to be stable or movable, resolving the contradiction between stability and ease of movement.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the support leg is fixed to the rack body, then the rack is stable, but manual lifting is required to move the rack which increases user burden
Solution Approach 1:
The support leg is designed to rotate between horizontal and vertical positions. When moved to the vertical position, the support leg no longer contacts the ground, transferring the entire weight to the caster wheel. This eliminates the need for manual lifting and reduces user burden while maintaining stability when the support leg is in the horizontal position.
3Area of stationary object
If the storage rack is in a fixed state, then it saves space, but the coffee machine top cover cannot be fully opened due to height limitation
Solution Approach 1:
The support leg's ability to rotate between horizontal and vertical positions allows the rack to be dynamically adjusted. When the support leg is vertical, the rack can be moved away from the wall, creating the necessary clearance to fully open the coffee machine top cover while still maintaining compact space utilization when positioned against the wall.
4Device complexity
If only first casters and support legs are used, then the structure is simple, but moving the rack requires lifting the front end which is inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The support leg is designed to rotate between horizontal and vertical positions. When moved to the vertical position, the support leg no longer contacts the ground, transferring the entire weight to the caster wheel. This eliminates the need for manual lifting and reduces user burden while maintaining stability when the support leg is in the horizontal position.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The design reduces user effort in moving the storage rack and coffee machine, allowing for easier access to coffee capsules and operation of the coffee machine, enhancing user experience by facilitating smooth sliding and convenient handling.
Implementation Method 1
through the friction between the support leg 8 and a desktop, the storage rack 2 can be placed on a decorative cabinet, a bar counter, the desktop or other bearing platforms stably
Data Source
AI summary
A movable coffee capsule storage rack includes a rack body for storage of coffee capsules. A first bracket is fixed to the bottom of the rack body, a first caster is rotatably connected to the first bracket through a first rotating shaft, a second bracket is disposed adjacent to the support leg, a second caster is connected to a second end of the second bracket, and when the second bracket is driven to rotate by the handle to drive the second caster to move down to hold up the support leg, the rack body is entirely supported by the first caster and the second caster and realizes free sliding. With the structure of the present disclosure, the storage rack is allowed to be switched quickly between the fixed state and the moving state through the movement of the second caster, the structure is simple, and the operation is convenient.