Movable Drawer Storage for Camera Support Boxes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional camera support boxes and crates lack storage space and are not durable or versatile enough for film and video production, making them unwieldy and prone to damage during use.
Innovation Solution
A rectangular prism housing with a movable member that divides the cavity into two sections, allowing for storage in one section while the other is used for supporting equipment, featuring a fastener assembly for secure closure and a support assembly for easy handling and access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If storage spaces are added to camera support boxes, then storage capability is improved, but the box becomes unwieldy and less durable
Solution Approach 1:
The storage system is segmented into a removable drawer unit that can be separated from the main support box. This allows the box to be handled independently without the storage components, while the drawer can be attached when storage is needed. The segmentation resolves the contradiction by making the storage capability optional and separable.
Solution Approach 2:
The drawer is designed with movable connectors that allow it to be dynamically attached or detached from the box. This dynamic configuration enables the system to transition between a simple handleable box and a box with storage capability, resolving the contradiction between storage capability and handling ease.
2Quantity of substance
If storage drawers are added to camera support boxes, then storage capability is improved, but the box becomes more complex and prone to damage
Solution Approach 1:
The storage function is segmented into a separate drawer module with its own fastener assembly, rather than integrating storage directly into the box structure. This modular approach reduces the complexity of the main box while providing storage capability when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The drawer unit serves multiple functions: it provides storage capability, can be securely attached to the box, and can be easily removed when not needed. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated storage containers, simplifying the overall system.
3Quantity of substance
If conventional storage drawers are added to boxes, then storage capability is improved, but the drawers may fall out and the box may break during use
Solution Approach 1:
The fastener assembly is pre-configured on the drawer with movable connectors that engage with the box structure before use. This preliminary configuration ensures secure attachment and prevents the drawer from falling out during handling or transport.
Solution Approach 2:
The support assembly and fastener system are designed to distribute loads and prevent stress concentration on the box structure. This beforehand cushioning prevents the box from breaking during normal use while maintaining secure storage capability.
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AI summary
An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus has a housing that is a rectangular prism having five substantially flat sides and an open side that is open to a cavity formed by the housing, an intermediate member disposed in the housing and dividing the cavity into a first cavity and a second cavity, a member that is movably attached to the housing via at least one movable connector, the member movable about the at least one movable connector between an open position allowing access to the second cavity and a closed position covering the second cavity, a support assembly disposed in the second cavity and attaching the member to the housing, and a fastener assembly attached to the member and selectively locking the member to the intermediate member when the member is in the closed position.