Storage cabinet with an overturn device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing intelligent storage cabinets face issues with improper placement of articles, leading to potential dropping or waste of space due to fixed shelf heights and positions, resulting in inefficient use of storage space.
Innovation Solution
A storage cabinet equipped with an overturn device that includes a support frame, rotation mechanism, clamping mechanism, overturn mechanism, and lifting mechanism, which detects article size and position to adjust and secure the article for optimal placement, preventing dropping and maximizing storage space utilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If articles are casually placed on the tray without positioning adjustment, then the storage operation is simple and fast, but the articles may be improperly placed leading to dropping or wasted storage space
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by equipping the storage cabinet with a detection mechanism that automatically detects article size and position before storage, and an overturn device that pre-adjusts articles to proper orientations. This preliminary detection and adjustment prevents improper placement and dropping during transportation, while the automated nature of these actions maintains operational simplicity.
2Device complexity
If fixed shelf heights and positions are used, then the cabinet structure is simple, but articles with varying heights cannot be optimally stored leading to wasted space
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by introducing an overturn device with multiple adjustable components (rotation mechanism, overturn mechanism, lifting mechanism) that can dynamically adjust article positions and orientations. The detection mechanism detects article heights and coordinates with the overturn device to optimize storage placement, enabling the fixed cabinet structure to adaptively accommodate articles of varying heights and improve space utilization.
3Device complexity
If articles are improperly placed on the tray, then no additional adjustment mechanism is needed, but the articles are easily thrown out or dropped during transportation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies feedback by using a detection mechanism to monitor article size and position on the tray, then feeding this information to a control mechanism that operates the overturn device. The system continuously detects and adjusts article placement, ensuring proper positioning before storage. This closed-loop feedback system prevents improper placement and reduces dropping risk during transportation without requiring overly complex manual adjustment mechanisms.
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
The overturn device ensures articles are properly positioned, preventing drops and optimizing storage space usage by allowing for multi-directional adjustment and placement, thereby enhancing the storage cabinet's space efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a rotation mechanism configured to drive the overturn device body to rotate
Implementation Method 2
a lifting mechanism configured to drive the clamping mechanism to move up and down
Implementation Method 3
an overturn mechanism configured to drive the clamping mechanism to overturn the article
Implementation Method 4
a clamping mechanism configured to clamp an article
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AI summary
Provided is an overturn device and a storage cabinet. The overturn device is arranged in a storage cabinet and includes an overturn device body, the overturn device body includes a support frame; a rotation mechanism configured to drive the overturn device body to rotate, a clamping mechanism configured to clamp an article, an overturn mechanism configured to drive the clamping mechanism to overturn the article, and a lifting mechanism configured to drive the clamping mechanism to move up and down; the rotation mechanism, the clamping mechanism, the overturn mechanism and the lifting mechanism are arranged on the support frame.