Telescopic Spine Organizer for Nested Container and Lid Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face challenges in organizing and storing a collection of differently sized and shaped containers and lids, leading to disorganization and inefficient use of space, as existing solutions do not provide a comprehensive system for stacking and nesting various container sizes and materials.
Innovation Solution
A device featuring telescopic arms that adjust to allow for easy access and compact storage of containers and lids, with color coding for identification, and specialized containers that nest into larger sizes, utilizing a base and spine assembly with support arms and hands for secure positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If containers and lids of different sizes are stored in separate locations, then each container can be accessed individually, but the user must hunt through multiple drawers and cabinets to find complementary lids and containers
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple storage locations (drawers, cabinets, shelves) into a single integrated organizing device that holds both containers and their complementary lids together. The telescopic arms with support hands create a unified structure where matching pairs are stored adjacently, eliminating the need to search through multiple separate storage locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The organizing device serves multiple functions: it stores containers of various sizes, stores corresponding lids, provides color-coded identification, and enables easy retrieval of matching pairs. The telescopic arms can be adjusted to accommodate different container dimensions, making the device universally applicable to various container sizes and shapes.
2Area of stationary object
If all containers and lids are stored in one location, then space is saved, but differently sized items cannot be efficiently organized and accessed
Solution Approach 1:
The organizing device is segmented into multiple telescopic arms, each with adjustable support hands that can be independently positioned. This segmentation allows different sections of the device to accommodate different container sizes and types, enabling efficient organization within a compact footprint while maintaining easy access to specific sizes.
Solution Approach 2:
The telescopic arms feature adjustable and movable components that can be dynamically reconfigured based on the specific containers being stored. The support hands can be extended or repositioned to match different container dimensions, providing adaptability within the compact single-location structure.
3Ease of operation
If telescopic arms are extended to access larger containers, then all container sizes can be reached, but the device occupies more space during use
Solution Approach 1:
The telescopic arms are designed to be dynamically adjustable, extending only when needed to access larger containers and collapsing back to a compact configuration when not in use. This dynamic capability allows the device to provide full accessibility to various container sizes while minimizing the space it occupies during storage or when smaller containers are being accessed.
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AI summary
A container and lid storage device is provided. The container and lid storage device includes a telescopic spine connected to a planar base, wherein the telescopic spine provides a plurality of support arms movable between a collapsed condition and an extended condition. A support hand is provided along a distal end of each support arm, each support hand dimensioned and adapted for supporting a plurality of containers, wherein each support hand is adapted to support a predetermined size different than that of an adjacent support hand. As a result, in the collapsed condition the support hand nests in downwardly adjacent containers.