Shelve or shelf portion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage shelves require a large number of components for versatility and stability, leading to complex assembly, high manufacturing costs, and insufficient stability in highly stylized structures, which complicates mass production and necessitates additional fastening elements for safety.
Innovation Solution
A shelf system comprising only two basic elements: a panel-column and a shelf, with 'L'-shaped support wings and flanges for easy assembly without tools, and a stable base with angled legs and screw-fixable pockets to ensure stability and safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a large number of different elements are used to achieve versatility, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases and manufacturing cost rises
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing the panel-column with multiple support wings that can accommodate different shelf types and configurations. The support wings are structured to receive various shelf profiles, allowing a single panel-column design to serve multiple functions and adapt to different storage needs without requiring specialized components for each application.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the panel-column into modular sections with discrete support wings at different heights and positions. Each support wing is an independent element that can be selectively engaged with different shelf types, enabling versatile configuration through simple assembly of standardized segments rather than complex integrated structures.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a large number of different elements are used to achieve versatility, then adaptability is improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The panel-column is designed as a universal component that can support multiple shelf types through its standardized support wings. This multi-functionality allows a single manufacturing process to produce columns that adapt to various applications, eliminating the need to manufacture different column variants for different shelf types, thereby reducing manufacturing costs while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes parameter changes by varying the geometry and positioning of support wings on the panel-column to accommodate different shelf types. By changing geometric parameters (wing shape, position, orientation) rather than creating entirely different components, the system achieves versatility through standardized manufacturing processes with minimal variation, reducing overall manufacturing complexity and cost.
3Reliability
If additional fastening elements are added to ensure stability, then reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the support and fastening functions into the integrated support wing structure. The support wings are designed to simultaneously provide structural support and engagement mechanisms for shelves, combining multiple functions into a single element. This integration eliminates the need for separate fastening components while maintaining stability, thereby improving reliability without increasing device complexity.
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AI summary
Shelving or part of shelving comprising, at least, a column-panel (1) and a shelf (2) provided with devices allowing them to be assembled/disassembled between them. Each panel-column (1) has a large support (12) below, to keep it in a position of stable balance. The devices used to assemble/disassemble the panel-columns (1) and the spokes (2) between them are, respectively, support wings (11) grouped in horizontal alignments; and flanges (21) occupying two opposite edges. The support (12) is composed of branches (121) distributed over its lower edge, aligned with one another and forming an angle with the vertical plane of symmetry of the corresponding column-panel (1). In each horizontal row of support wings (11) there are also rods (14). The flanges (21) rest their free edge on the support wings (11) and on the rods (14). In addition, each panel-column (1) consists of cavities (13) provided with a hole (132), to allow their fixing by means of screws at the location where it will be.