Modular Vertical Tool Shed With Detachable Hook Storage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing tool sheds have complex structures, are difficult to transport, and require cumbersome hook structures that are hard to disassemble, limiting their versatility and ease of use.

Innovation Solution

A vertical tool shed design featuring simple plate structures with detachable hook assemblies and adjustable storage solutions, allowing for easy assembly, disassembly, and flexible tool hanging options.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If welding is used to fix profiles or profiled steel plates, then the structural strength is improved, but the ease of transport and recycling deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural strengthVSAvoidease of transport
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The tool shed is divided into modular components (frame, wall panels, roof, door, shelves) that can be independently assembled and disassembled. Connection components enable these segments to be joined without welding, facilitating easy transport and recycling while maintaining structural integrity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Connection components serve as intermediaries between structural elements, replacing welding with mechanical fastening systems. These intermediaries enable strong yet reversible connections, allowing the structure to be assembled and disassembled repeatedly without loss of strength.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Quantity of substance

If hook structures are provided on wall plates for hanging tools, then the storage capacity is improved, but the device complexity and ease of disassembly deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestorage capacityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The hook function is extracted from the wall plate structure and implemented as separate, detachable hanging components. This allows the wall plate to remain simple while providing hanging capability through independently mounted hooks that can be easily installed and removed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The hanging system transitions from fixed, permanent hooks to dynamic, adjustable hanging components. These components can be positioned at different locations and easily removed when needed, providing flexibility in tool storage while maintaining simple overall structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Quantity of substance

If more hook structures are added to increase storage capacity, then the storage capacity is improved, but the ease of manufacture and space occupation deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestorage capacityVSAvoidmanufacturing difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The hanging components are designed as universal, standardized parts that can be used in multiple locations and configurations. This single design serves multiple hanging needs throughout the tool shed, simplifying manufacturing while maximizing storage capacity through flexible placement options.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS12571198B2Vertical tool shed
Publication Date: 2026.03.10 LINHAI SHANGLAI LEISURE PROD
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AI summary

The invention discloses a vertical tool shed which includes a top plate, a bottom plate, a back plate, side plates, door plates and upright columns, where an inner wall of the door plate is provided with a mounting plate, the mounting plate is provided with a hook assembly, an inner wall of the back plate is provided with a detachable storage plate assembly, and the inner wall of the back plate or an inner wall of the side plate is provided with a detachable hanging assembly. The invention provides a plurality of hook assemblies for hanging, which are not only simple in structure, but also detachably mounted, and adjustable in mounting position.