Paper Shredder Support Assembly with Extensible Tubes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing support assemblies for shredders do not efficiently position the device over a receptacle for waste collection and lack versatility in use, such as converting to a utility surface or powering electronic devices.
Innovation Solution
A support assembly comprising a plate with extensible tubes, a shredder, and a panel that can cover the opening, allowing the shredder to expel waste into a receptacle and providing connectors for powering electronic devices, with features like pivotable and lockable components for adjustable positioning and utility surface functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a support assembly positions the shredder above a receptacle for efficient waste collection, then waste collection efficiency is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional support structures and positioning mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The support assembly incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable components that allow the shredder to be dynamically positioned at different heights and angles above the receptacle. This dynamic positioning capability enables optimization of waste collection efficiency while maintaining manageable complexity through standardized adjustment mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The support assembly is designed with multi-functional elements that serve both structural support and positioning functions. By integrating these universal components, the system achieves efficient waste collection positioning without proportionally increasing overall device complexity.
2Ease of manufacture
If the support assembly is designed with fixed结构简单ity for ease of manufacture, then manufacturing ease is improved, but the versatility in use such as converting to utility surface or powering electronic devices deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support assembly is divided into modular segments that can be independently manufactured using simple processes, then assembled into different configurations. This segmentation allows ease of manufacture for individual components while enabling versatility through reconfigurable assembly for utility surface conversion or electronic device powering.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular segments incorporate dynamic connection mechanisms that allow the assembly to be reconfigured from a fixed support structure into a utility surface or device mounting platform. This dynamic reconfigurability provides versatility without requiring complex manufacturing of individual components.
3Volume of moving object
If the shredder is positioned directly over the receptacle for compact design, then space utilization is improved, but the ease of operation for maintenance and cleaning deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support assembly provides controlled mobility that allows the shredder to be dynamically repositioned between a compact position directly over the receptacle for space efficiency and a maintenance position with improved accessibility. This dynamic positioning capability maintains compact design while facilitating ease of operation during maintenance and cleaning.
Data Source
AI summary
A paper shredder support assembly for positioning a shredder above a receptacle includes a plate. A plurality of tubes is coupled to and extends from a bottom of the plate. Each tube comprises a plurality of nested sections so that the tube is selectively extensible. The plurality of tubes is positioned to support the plate over a receptacle. An opening is positioned in the plate. A shredder is positioned in the opening and is coupled to the plate. The shredder is configured to shred items that are inserted into the shredder so that shredded waste is expelled into the receptacle. A panel is selectively couplable to the plate to cover the opening.