Vertical Bracket Support Rod for Accessible Foldable Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for storing and supporting foldable items like bedding and curtains lack convenience, accessibility, and aesthetic appeal, often occupying valuable space and requiring difficult-to-reach storage locations.
Innovation Solution
A support device comprising bracket members mounted on a vertical structure with a securing mechanism and a horizontal support rod made of metal, allowing easy installation and use of foldable items like blankets and quilts, which can be attached to doors or walls, providing a space-saving and decorative solution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If foldable members are stored in traditional locations (cedar chest, closet, high shelf, attic, basement), then space is freed up in the room, but accessibility becomes difficult and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The invention transitions storage from horizontal surfaces (floor, chair, bed edge) to vertical surfaces (walls, doors) by mounting brackets vertically. This dimensional change allows foldable members to be stored at eye level and easy reach heights, simultaneously freeing room space and maintaining excellent accessibility.
2Ease of operation
If foldable members are placed on chairs, floor, or furniture edges, then accessibility is maintained, but room space is occupied and aesthetic appeal is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
By mounting brackets on vertical surfaces rather than placing items on horizontal surfaces, the invention removes foldable members from the room's functional space while keeping them accessible. Items hang at convenient heights without occupying floor or furniture space.
3Area of stationary object
If existing storage solutions are used (cabinet-mounted racks, door-hanging racks), then space is saved, but installation complexity and aesthetic appeal are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separate modular components: wall/door brackets and support rods. This segmentation allows flexible installation at various locations and heights, simplifies the installation process, and enables easy adjustment or reconfiguration without complex assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The brackets are designed to be mounted on multiple types of vertical surfaces (walls, doors, cabinet sides), making the device universally applicable in various locations. This multi-functionality reduces installation complexity by providing flexibility in placement rather than requiring specific complex mounting structures.
4Area of stationary object
If existing storage solutions are used, then space is freed up, but aesthetic appeal and decorative value are lost
Solution Approach 1:
The support rods are available in various finishes including metallic, rustic, and decorative options. These aesthetic finishes allow the functional storage device to serve as a decorative element that enhances rather than detracts from room appearance.
Solution Approach 2:
By utilizing vertical wall and door surfaces for mounting, the invention creates an visually appealing vertical display arrangement rather than cluttered horizontal placement. The vertical orientation and clean bracket design contribute to aesthetic appeal while freeing room space.
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AI summary
A support device for supporting at least one predetermined foldable member includes a pair of bracket members for mounting on a predetermined vertical structure a predetermined distance apart, a securing mechanism operably connected to each bracket member and engageable with such predetermined vertical structure for securing each of such bracket members to such predetermined vertical structure, and a support rod manufactured from a first predetermined material and having a first predetermined size and a first predetermined shape and including a first end and a second end, such support rod for supporting such at least one predetermined foldable member releasably thereon and being releasably supportable in a substantially horizontal position by such bracket members.