Storage Device with Retention Means for Paint Cans

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for an organized and compact storage system for painting tools and materials that can accommodate various sizes and shapes of containers, prevent damage during transport, and ensure easy handling and organization.

Innovation Solution

A storage device with retention means that include recesses and protrusions to support differently sized cylindrical and cuboid containers, allowing for secure storage and transport, and can be removably held within a storage container using a friction fit or snap tabs for enhanced protection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple painting tools and materials are stored in a single location, then organization is improved, but the complexity of the storage system increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveorganization capabilityVSAvoidstorage system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The storage system is divided into multiple compartments, each designed to hold specific painting tools or materials. This segmentation allows for organized storage of various items while keeping the overall system manageable and not overly complex.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The storage system is designed with universal compartments that can accommodate different sizes and types of painting containers and tools. This multi-functionality enables a single storage system to organize diverse painting equipment without requiring multiple specialized storage solutions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If painting tools are transported between job sites, then productivity is improved, but tools may be scattered and lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvejob site mobilityVSAvoidtool retention

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The storage system segments tools into specific compartments, preventing them from scattering during transport. Each tool has a designated space, ensuring reliability and preventing loss while maintaining mobility between job sites.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Tools are organized and secured in their respective compartments before transport begins. This preliminary organization ensures that tools remain in place during movement, preventing scattering and loss while enabling productive transport between job sites.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Device complexity

If paint cans are stored without support, then storage simplicity is improved, but cans may tip over and spill

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage structureVSAvoidspillage risk

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

Specific compartments within the storage system are designed with supporting surfaces and positioning features tailored to hold paint cans upright. This local adaptation of the storage structure prevents tipping and spillage without complicating the overall storage system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The storage compartments are designed with supporting structures that cradle and stabilize paint cans before any potential tipping can occur. This preemptive structural design prevents spillage while maintaining storage simplicity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

4Ease of operation

If a compact storage system is designed, then transport ease is improved, but accommodation of various container sizes becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetransport easeVSAvoidcontainer size accommodation

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The storage compartments are designed with flexible dimensions and adjustable features that can adapt to different container sizes. This dynamic design allows the compact storage system to accommodate various paint can and stain container sizes while maintaining ease of transport.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The storage system uses nested or stacked compartment arrangements that can be configured to fit different container sizes. Smaller containers can fit within or alongside larger ones, maximizing space utilization in a compact transport-friendly design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

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 storage system effectively organizes and protects paint cans and tools, preventing spills and damage, while allowing for easy transport and storage of multiple container sizes, enhancing convenience and reducing waste.

Implementation Method 1

The storage device may be configured to be removably held within a storage container. The storage device may be configured to be removably held within the storage container by a friction fit when the storage device is placed within the storage container.

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Data Source

PatentUS12012269B2Stain and paint can storage system and method

Publication Date: 2024.06.18 SOPHISTICATED SOLUTIONS LLC

AI summary

A storage device for a storage container includes a body having one or more retention means. Each retention means may accept and support one of a plurality of differently sized containers. Each retention means includes a first recess configured to engage a substantially cylindrical container and engage a substantially cuboid container.