Snap-In Equipment Organizer for Compact Bicycle Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current solutions for storing sporting goods and other items are often cumbersome, difficult to install, and can cause damage to the items or the surfaces they are attached to, requiring users to lift heavy objects and occupying excessive space.
Innovation Solution
A compact equipment organizer with two main components - an outer wall-attached part and an inner part that snaps into it, allowing items to be stored without bearing the full weight, using materials like polycarbonate or other durable plastics, and accommodating various sizes and shapes through adjustable dimensions and geometries.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If wall-mounted racks are used to hang bicycles, then storage capacity is improved, but installation complexity and potential damage to walls increase
Solution Approach 1:
The storage system is divided into two main segments: a wall-mounted support structure and a removable rack assembly. This segmentation allows the wall mounting to be simple while the rack itself provides the storage capacity, resolving the contradiction between storage capacity and installation complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The rack assembly is extracted as a separate, removable component from the wall mounting system. This allows the wall mounting to be simple and non-invasive, while the rack itself provides the necessary storage capacity and can be easily installed or removed without complex wall installation.
2Reliability
If heavy-duty wall-mounted racks are used to support bicycle weight, then reliability is improved, but damage to the stored item increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rack assembly features localized contact points and cushioning elements at specific locations where the bicycle contacts the rack. This local quality approach provides reliable weight support through proper structural design while minimizing damage to the bicycle at the contact points.
Solution Approach 2:
The rack incorporates cushioning elements and protective features in advance at the contact points between the rack and the bicycle. This beforehand cushioning prevents damage to the stored item while maintaining the reliability of weight support.
3Area of stationary object
If ceiling-mounted racks are used for storage, then space efficiency is improved, but installation complexity and safety risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The rack assembly is designed as a separate, removable component that can be mounted on various surfaces including ceilings. This extraction allows for simple wall or ceiling mounting of the support structure while the rack itself provides the storage function, reducing overall installation complexity while maintaining space efficiency.
4Ease of manufacture
If floor-mounted blocks are used for storage, then installation simplicity is improved, but stability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the storage function into a simple floor-mounted support block and a separate rack assembly. The block provides simple installation and stable support, while the rack assembly provides the storage capacity and can be easily attached or removed, resolving the contradiction between installation simplicity and storage stability.
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AI summary
Disclosed is an equipment organizer or storage device for the storage, organization or hanging of various objects in a home or commercial setting. The device comprises an outer part and an inner part engaged into the outer part. The device components may be injection molded from common plastics such as polycarbonate and may optionally be created by 3D printing. The device may be used for storage of sporting equipment, such as bicycles, but may also be easily adapted for storing other items such as musical instruments and household items such as brooms and tools. The inventive device is adapted for ease of installation and use without damage to the stored item or its environment. The inventive device has a small footprint and it functions as an inexpensive storage solution.