Workshop Trolley Carrier System for Tool Accessibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Workshop trolleys often have limited space, making it difficult to keep multiple tools and objects within reach while maintaining a clear work surface during repairs.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of a carrier system with adjustable and detachable carriers above the trolley body, allowing for the secure attachment of various tools and equipment, such as aerosol cans, laptops, and small parts boxes, to keep them accessible and organized.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If tools and objects are placed on the work surface for easy access, then accessibility is improved, but the available work surface area decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces vertical carriers that extend upward from the trolley body, moving tool storage from the horizontal work surface plane to a vertical dimension. This allows tools to be stored in suspended carriers above the work surface, providing easy access while preserving the horizontal work area.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the tool storage function into separate modular carriers that can be independently attached to the trolley body. Each carrier can hold specific tools or objects, segmenting the storage task and allowing selective placement of items needed during work without cluttering the entire work surface.
2Quantity of substance
If multiple storage compartments are added to the trolley body, then storage capacity is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal carrier system where standardized carriers can be attached at multiple locations on the trolley body and configured to hold different types of tools or objects. This multi-functional approach increases storage capacity without requiring complex custom structures for each storage need.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs adjustable and detachable carriers that can be dynamically repositioned along the trolley body or removed entirely. This dynamic configuration allows the storage system to adapt to different work requirements while maintaining a relatively simple base structure.
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AI summary
Workshop trolley (1) with a body (3) having a top (3O), a bottom (3U), a front and a back (3V, 3R) and two opposite side surfaces (3S), wherein at least one section of the top (3O) forms a work surface (3OA) and wheels (5) for moving the body (3) are arranged on the bottom (3U) and at least one drawer (7) slidably arranged in the body (3) and/or at least one shelf compartment formed in the body for storing tools and the like., wherein the at least one drawer (7) and/or the at least one shelf compartment are accessible from the front (3V), characterized by a support receptacle (9) on the rear (3R) and/or the at least one side surface (3S) to which at least one support (11) is attached, wherein the at least one support (11) has a receiving end (11A) for connection with the support receptacle (9) and an opposing supporting end (11T) for supporting work equipment (13).