Recessed Bed-Mounted Receiver for Concealed Self-Defense Storage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing bed mountable shelving devices are not designed to store self-defense weapons in a concealed yet easily accessible manner, as they typically extend outwardly and are observable, failing to provide secure and discreet storage solutions.

Innovation Solution

A bed mountable shelving device with a frame engagement member that positions a receiver under the mattress, allowing the self-defense apparatus to be recessed and concealed while remaining easily accessible, utilizing a frame engagement member to attach to the bedframe and suspend a receiver inwardly from the bedframe, with an angled lip to prevent items from sliding off.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the shelving device extends outwardly from the bed edge, then items are easily accessible, but the items become observable and visible to others

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveAccessibility of stored itemsVSAvoidVisibility of stored items

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The shelving device transitions from a horizontal extension outwardly from the bed to a vertical suspension downwardly from the bedframe. This dimensional change moves the storage location from the lateral space next to the bed into the vertical space under the bed, achieving both accessibility and concealment by utilizing the third dimension (depth/vertical position) rather than extending in the problematic lateral direction.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Difficulty of detecting and measuring

If the receiver is positioned under the mattress, then the self-defense apparatus is concealed, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveConcealment of self-defense apparatusVSAvoidStructural complexity of mounting system

Core Design Contradiction:

Difficulty of detecting and measuringVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The device is divided into distinct functional segments: a frame engagement member for mounting to the bedframe, a receiver for holding the self-defense apparatus, and suspension elements connecting them. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies installation, as the segments can be assembled separately and attached to the bedframe without requiring complex integrated structures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The suspension element acts as an intermediary between the frame engagement member and the receiver. It provides a simple mechanical connection that allows the receiver to be positioned under the mattress while maintaining ease of installation and removal, avoiding the need for complex direct mounting mechanisms between the frame engagement member and receiver.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS11638487B2Recessed bed mountable article holding system

Publication Date: 2023.05.02 FRANDRUP LUKE

AI summary

A recessed bed mountable article holding system includes a frame engagement member for engaging a bedframe. A receiver is attached to and extends downwardly from the frame engagement member. The receiver is attached to the frame engagement member such that the frame engagement member extends inwardly away from a vertical plane of an exterior surface of the bedframe and under a mattress supported by the bedframe. The receiver releasably holds a self-defense apparatus.