Portable Bottle Rack With Cushioned Channels and Strap Restraint
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for transporting and storing breakable beverage bottles, such as wine bottles, are unsafe due to the risk of breakage and movement during transit, especially in vehicles like RVs and boats, where conventional carriers lack adequate protection and stability.
Innovation Solution
A portable beverage rack with u-shaped channels and a securement mechanism, such as rubber pads and straps, that cradle and secure bottles in place, along with a wall-mountable base plate for added stability during travel.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If conventional wire framed baskets or wooden carriers are used to transport bottles, then the bottles can be held upright, but the bottles may vibrate, roll or move against each other during transit in moving vehicles
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies beforehand cushioning by incorporating rubber pads within the U-shaped channels before bottles are placed. These rubber pads provide a cushioning surface that prevents bottles from sliding, rolling, or vibrating during transit, directly addressing the stability issue in moving vehicles while maintaining upright positioning capability
2Ease of operation
If bottles are transported in paper bags or shopping bags, then they are easy to carry, but the fragile glass bottles are at risk of breakage due to lack of protection
Solution Approach 1:
The rack incorporates rubber pads within the U-shaped channels as beforehand cushioning elements. These pads are positioned in advance to cushion the glass bottles during transport, preventing breakage while maintaining the ease of portable design that allows simple carrying without complex packaging
3Ease of operation
If the rack is designed to be portable for easy transport, then it is convenient to move, but it lacks adequate securement mechanism to prevent vertical movement of bottles
Solution Approach 1:
The rack employs segmentation by dividing the securement function into two distinct components: U-shaped channels with rubber pads for lateral stabilization, and separate vertical securement mechanisms (straps, buckles, or bands) for preventing vertical movement. This segmented approach maintains portability while achieving comprehensive bottle securement
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces intermediary securement elements (straps, buckles, or bands) that act as mediators between the rack structure and the bottles. These intermediaries provide the necessary vertical restraint while keeping the overall rack design portable and easy to assemble and disassemble
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The portable rack effectively prevents bottle movement and breakage during transport and storage, ensuring safe handling and storage of multiple bottles in vehicles, enhancing safety and convenience.
Implementation Method 1
The u-shaped channels may contain a rubber pad on the inside surface to prevent sliding, rolling or other lateral movement of the bottles
Data Source
AI summary
The portable beverage rack of the present invention is a generally square or rectangular receptacle which may safely store one or more bottles in u-shaped channels which cradle the bottles and prevent movement of the bottles while in transit or while travelling on a boat or RV. The u-shaped channels may contain a rubber pad on the inside surface to prevent sliding, rolling, or other lateral movement of the bottles. The portable beverage rack also contains a securement mechanism, such as a strap, buckle or band which extends over the top of the bottles to prevent vertical movement of the bottles. Additionally, the rack includes means to attach the rack to a wall or other vertical surface using a separate wall mounted base plate.