Retractable Net Frame Assembly for Space-Efficient Wardrobe Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional net frames for wardrobes are fixed in size, occupying excessive space during transportation and requiring more materials for packaging, leading to higher costs and limited adaptability.
Innovation Solution
A size-adjustable net frame design featuring an outer and inner net assembly with a moving assembly and locking mechanism, allowing the inner net assembly to retract within the outer assembly, enabling adjustable length or width to fit various spaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional net frames are made with fixed regular size, then manufacturing and packaging are simplified, but adaptability to different spaces is limited and excessive space is occupied during transportation
Solution Approach 1:
The net frame is divided into an outer net assembly and an inner net assembly that can be separated. The inner net assembly can be removed and stored separately, allowing the outer frame to occupy less space during transportation while maintaining full functionality when assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The inner net assembly is designed to be retractable within the outer net assembly. When not in use, the inner assembly can be pulled inside the outer assembly, reducing the overall volume occupied during storage and transportation while preserving the complete frame structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional net frames use fixed size design, then structural simplicity is maintained, but the ability to adjust to consumer size preferences is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The net frame transitions from a static fixed-size structure to a dynamic adjustable structure. The inner net assembly can be moved in and out of the outer assembly, allowing the overall frame size to be adjusted based on consumer needs while maintaining a relatively simple base structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The net frame allows periodic adjustment between two main configurations: the expanded configuration with both outer and inner assemblies for maximum usage space, and the contracted configuration with only the outer assembly for reduced footprint. This periodic transformation provides adaptability without requiring continuous complexity.
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
Enables consumers and sellers to adjust the frame size to fit specific spaces, reducing packaging needs and costs while maintaining structural integrity.
Implementation Method 1
the moving assembly is a pulley rotatably arranged on the first supporting frames
Data Source
AI summary
A size-adjustable net frame and a wardrobe stand are provided, including an outer net assembly, an inner net assembly, and a locking assembly. The outer net assembly includes two opposite supporting rails, first supporting rods between the two supporting rails, and a first connecting piece arranged at the same ends of the two supporting rails. The inner net assembly includes two first supporting frames, second supporting rods between the two first supporting frames, a second connecting piece at one ends of the first supporting frames away from the outer net assembly, and a moving assembly at one ends of the two first supporting frames away from the second connecting piece. The inner net assembly is partially retractably arranged within the outer net assembly through the moving assembly and the supporting rails. A locking assembly locks a relative position between the outer net assembly and the inner net assembly.