Stabilized Netted Storage Container with Coupling Members

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional storage containers are either rigid and inflexible, leading to poor airflow and slow drying of wet objects, or netted bags that deform and fail to distribute weight evenly, causing objects to become inaccessible and dry slowly.

Innovation Solution

A stabilized and dynamic storage system with a netted container and multiple coupling members on upper and lower edges, allowing secure attachment to support structures and distributing stress for shape retention and efficient object storage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If rigid and solid storage containers are used, then structural stability is improved, but airflow is blocked causing slow drying of wet objects

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoiddrying speed

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a netted bag structure made of flexible mesh material that provides structural stability while maintaining porosity for airflow. The flexible netting allows the container to adapt its shape while still supporting stored objects, and the open mesh structure enables air circulation throughout the storage space, solving the contradiction between structural integrity and drying efficiency.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

2Adaptability or versatility

If netted bags are used, then adaptability to various object shapes is improved, but weight distribution is poor causing deformation and inaccessibility

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to object shapesVSAvoidshape retention

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The netted bag is divided into multiple sections or compartments that can independently adjust to different object shapes. This segmentation allows each section to adapt locally to the stored objects while maintaining overall structural stability, preventing the bag from deforming into a single concentrated area and ensuring objects remain accessible.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Quantity of substance

If heavier objects are positioned in netted bags, then storage capacity is improved, but objects concentrate in one area causing deformation

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage capacityVSAvoidcontainer shape

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The netted bag incorporates sections with different mesh densities or structural properties to handle weight distribution. Areas with heavier objects have reinforced or denser netting to provide local support, while lighter areas maintain more open structures. This local quality variation allows the bag to accommodate heavy objects without deforming, maintaining both storage capacity and shape retention.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS10183784B2Systems and methods associated with a stabilized storage container

Publication Date: 2019.01.22 LAU KELVIN

AI summary

Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for a stabilized and dynamic storage system. Embodiments may be configured to be secured to a support structure, such as a fence, wall, etc. at a plurality of locations, while allowing objects to be stored within the storage system. By coupling the storage system to the support structure at a plurality of locations, stress applied by the objects positioned within the storage system may be distributed across the storage system.