Storage system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage systems do not provide an efficient and adaptable solution for displaying and storing clothing in retail settings, lacking variability in height and stability for multiple garment types.
Innovation Solution
A storage system comprising a tension rod with variable length, an outer body that rotates around the rod, and pegs extending from the body, with upper and lower feet for secure attachment to ceilings and floors, allowing for adjustable height and secure display of garments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed-length rod is used in existing storage systems, then the structure is simple, but the height is not adjustable and adaptability is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The rod is designed as a telescopic mechanism with nested segments that can extend and retract, transforming the static fixed-length rod into a dynamic adjustable-length rod. This allows the storage system to adapt to different heights while maintaining a compact form when retracted
Solution Approach 2:
The rod is divided into multiple telescopic segments that can slide relative to each other, enabling variable length adjustment. Each segment can be independently positioned to achieve different height configurations
2Adaptability or versatility
If the outer body is fixed and cannot rotate, then the structure is stable, but the display versatility for different garment types is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The outer body is designed to rotate around the central rod, transforming from a static fixed position to a dynamic rotatable structure. This allows the display surface to be oriented in different directions while maintaining structural integrity through the rotational joint design
3Reliability
If simple attachment methods are used, then the device complexity is low, but the stability and security of attachment to ceiling and floor surfaces is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment mechanism uses nested components where the upper and lower feet contain telescopic or expandable elements that can be inserted into corresponding receptacles on the ceiling and floor surfaces, creating a secure interlocked attachment
4Adaptability or versatility
If a single fixed-height storage system is used, then the manufacturing is simple, but it cannot accommodate multiple garment types requiring different display heights
Solution Approach 1:
The storage system is designed as a universal platform with adjustable height and rotatable outer body that can accommodate multiple types of garments and display configurations, replacing the need for multiple fixed-height systems for different garment types
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AI summary
A storage system comprising an inner rod, an outer body, an upper foot, a lower foot, and a one or more pegs. Said outer body rotatably attaches to said inner rod. Said upper foot and said lower foot press against a ceiling and a ground surface. Said inner rod comprises a tension rod having a variable length. Said one or more pegs extend out from said outer body.