Rotatable Gear-Driven Storage Rack for Compact Item Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional storage solutions, such as shelves, often occupy excessive space and make it difficult to locate specific items efficiently.
Innovation Solution
A rotatable storage device comprising a bracket, gear assembly, and adjustable shelves with containers, designed to be mounted on a surface, allowing for easy access and organization of items by rotating the gear assembly to bring desired items into view.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional shelves are used for storage, then items can be stored, but the footprint is large and items are difficult to locate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a traditional horizontal shelf layout to a vertical wall-mounted rack system. By utilizing the vertical dimension for storage and incorporating a rotating carousel mechanism, the system achieves compact horizontal footprint while maintaining easy item accessibility through rotation, directly resolving the contradiction between small footprint and ease of locating items.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a dynamic rotating carousel mechanism that allows the storage rack to rotate horizontally. This dynamic element enables users to easily bring any stored item to the front for access, solving the problem of difficult item location in compact spaces. The rotation mechanism transforms a static storage system into a dynamic one where item accessibility is maintained despite reduced footprint.
2Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable shelving systems are used, then vertical distance can be altered for different object heights, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the vertical support structure into segmented sections with individual adjustment mechanisms. Each shelf level can be independently adjusted along the vertical support, allowing flexible adaptation to different object heights. This segmentation approach provides adaptability while keeping each adjustment mechanism simple and modular, preventing overall system complexity from becoming excessive.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a compact and efficient storage system that reduces clutter and facilitates easy retrieval of items by allowing users to rotate the gear assembly to access items directly, enhancing organizational capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
A rotatable storage device comprising a bracket, gear assembly, and adjustable shelves with containers, designed to be mounted on a surface, allowing for easy access and organization of items by rotating the gear assembly to bring desired items into view.
Data Source
AI summary
An illustrated view of an exemplary storage apparatus for holding items is presented. The storage apparatus is useful for providing a secure, easy to access and efficient storage facility for items such as hardware, jewelry, fishing tackle, knick-knacks, etc. and can be adapted to hold larger items. The storage apparatus is useful to organize and to control clutter in a given area. The storage apparatus has a bracket for attaching to a surface. The storage device has a gear assembly coupled to the bracket. The gear assembly is useful for rotating a plurality of shelves which has containers for storing items.