Shoe storage device and system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing under-bed storage solutions are impractical due to their large size, requirement for removal to access contents, lack of organizational options, and inability to accommodate different bed sizes, as well as not being suitable for smooth movement on various floor types.
Innovation Solution
A modular storage system with semi-transparent, rigid plastic compartments that slide under beds, featuring adjustable compartments with angled inserts, interlocking hooks for stability, and a removable dust cover, designed for smooth movement on any floor surface and accommodating different bed sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If large plastic or fabric storage containers are used, then storage capacity is provided, but the entire container must be removed to access contents
Solution Approach 1:
The storage container is divided into multiple compartments separated by dividers, allowing users to access individual compartments without removing the entire storage unit from under the bed. Each compartment can be independently opened and accessed.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage system transitions from a single large container requiring full removal to a segmented multi-compartment structure where access is provided through individual compartment openings, adding the dimension of selective access.
2Ease of operation
If wide drawers are used, then a single wide compartment is provided, but organizational optionality is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The wide drawer is segmented into multiple compartments of varying sizes using adjustable dividers, providing organizational flexibility while maintaining the drawer structure. Users can customize compartment sizes based on storage needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The dividers are made adjustable and reconfigurable, allowing the compartment arrangement to dynamically adapt to different organizational requirements rather than being fixed.
3Adaptability or versatility
If storage devices are designed for specific bed sizes, then fit is optimized, but adaptability to different bed sizes is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The storage device is designed with universal dimensions and features that allow it to fit multiple bed sizes. The compartment configuration and overall structure are standardized to work with twin, queen, king, and other bed types.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage system incorporates adjustable elements such as movable dividers and configurable compartments that can be adapted to different spatial constraints imposed by various bed sizes.
4Loss of information
If storage containers are made opaque, then contents are protected from light, but visual identification of contents is prevented
Solution Approach 1:
The storage container employs selective transparency - the front panel or specific compartment panels are made transparent or translucent to allow visual identification of contents, while other portions remain opaque to protect contents from light exposure.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage material utilizes transparency variations, with clear or translucent sections for visual access and opaque sections for protection, creating a gradient of light transmission properties.
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
Provides efficient and organized storage for footwear and other items, allowing easy access without removal, with adjustable compartments and interlocking mechanism for stability, suitable for various floor types and bed sizes.
Implementation Method 1
wheels with a rubber like tread to accommodate smooth rolling in and out, working equally well on carpeted or hard floor surfaces
Implementation Method 2
wheels with a rubber like tread to accommodate smooth rolling
Implementation Method 3
The hook on one side faces up while the hook on the other side faces down. When two or more storage devices are placed side by side, the hooks function as an interlocking mechanism to keep the units in place and from individually sliding around
Implementation Method 4
the side of the lip that faces the bed having a rubber or silicone bumper to prevent any damage to the bed or frame surface
Data Source
AI summary
A storage system is provided including a plurality of adjacent storage apparatuses, each comprising: a plurality of adjoining storage compartments, including front and rear storage compartments, and one or more intermediate storage compartments arranged in between. Each storage compartment may include a removable insert forming an angled bottom compartment surface. Each storage apparatus comprises opposing hook-like elements spanning each longitudinal side of the storage apparatus. The hook-like element on one side of a storage apparatus engages the opposing hook-like element of an adjacent of storage apparatus to connect the two storage apparatuses to each other, and such connections are provided iteratively across the plurality of storage apparatuses. The hook-like element of one storage apparatus is configured to slide through the opposing hook-like element of the adjacent storage apparatus to enable sliding one storage apparatus relative to the adjacent storage apparatus.