Truss-Mounted Attic Storage Rack for Adjustable Elevated Shelving
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing attic storage systems for homes with sloped roofs are limited in their ability to provide efficient and accessible storage for bulky items, as they often require items to be spread out or stacked, and existing solutions either do not create a walkable surface or restrict access due to their design.
Innovation Solution
A truss-mounted attic storage system comprising U-shaped or rectangular metal components that attach to adjacent trusses, forming parallel support surfaces for boxes, crates, or totes, allowing for adjustable installation and secure support of items across a range of elevations, enabling multiple configurations for varied storage needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If items are stored on the attic floor using plywood or solid sheeting, then storage capacity is improved, but accessibility to individual items deteriorates due to items being spread out or stacked
Solution Approach 1:
The storage system divides the attic space into multiple elevated storage levels using individual shelves or rack structures. Each shelf acts as an independent storage unit that can be accessed individually, eliminating the need to move or unstack items to reach those at the bottom. This segmentation allows simultaneous storage of multiple items while maintaining easy access to each.
2Ease of operation
If roller or skate wheel conveyors are mounted to support boxes and crates, then accessibility is improved by allowing lateral movement, but the system cannot create a walkable surface
Solution Approach 1:
The system separates the storage support function from the walk surface function. Elevated shelves and racks provide storage and accessibility for stored items, while the attic floor remains clear and walkable. This segmentation allows both functionalities to coexist without interference.
Solution Approach 2:
Storage is moved from the horizontal attic floor plane to vertical elevation using shelves and racks. This dimensional transition creates overhead storage that preserves the floor space for walking and access, effectively utilizing the third dimension (height) for storage purposes.
3Quantity of substance
If a trough-like shelf is mounted to the V-shape space between adjacent webs, then storage is provided, but the shelf can only be affixed in a specific location with fixed width
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system uses adjustable brackets or attachment mechanisms that can be positioned at various heights and locations along the truss webs. This dynamic adjustment capability allows the storage shelves to be installed at multiple locations and configurations, adapting to different attic spaces and storage needs rather than being fixed to a single predetermined position.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting hardware is designed with universal attachment features that can accommodate different truss configurations, web angles, and spacing variations. This universality allows the same storage system to be installed in multiple locations and adapted to various attic geometries, providing flexibility in installation位置和配置.
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AI summary
A truss-mounted attic storage system that is formed by the assembly and mounting of a set of brackets and bars to an adjacent pair of trusses to form a horizontal shelf or rack that is secured in place. The shelf or rack can then have a crate, box or tote containing items to be stored set on and held by the shelf or rack.