Multi-Arm Wall Holder With Retention Tabs for Stable Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage solutions for hooks lack stability, leading to objects being dislodged and potentially damaged, and often require excessive time and effort for adjustment, while also consuming valuable wall space.
Innovation Solution
A wall-mountable holder design featuring a base with angled arms and tabs that flex outward to securely hold objects, combined with a multi-opening mounting system for increased stability and ease of use, utilizing a no-weld, one-piece design made from elastic materials like steel sheet metal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If objects are stacked on a single hook to maximize space efficiency, then space usage is improved, but stability deteriorates and objects may be dislodged easily
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is divided into multiple arms extending from a central base, with each arm capable of independently holding one or more objects. This segmentation allows multiple objects to be stored in a single location without stacking them on top of each other, maintaining both space efficiency and stability.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of stacking objects vertically on a single hook (one dimension), the holder extends arms in multiple directions from a central base, utilizing three-dimensional space. This allows objects to be arranged radially around the base, maximizing space usage while keeping each object stable and accessible.
2Quantity of substance
If traditional storage systems use large mounting backings to support multiple hooks, then multiple objects can be held, but wall space for other purposes is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple holding arms are merged into a single integrated holder unit with a common base. This consolidation allows multiple objects to be held in one compact mounting location, eliminating the need for separate hooks or large mounting backings and thereby preserving wall space.
Solution Approach 2:
The single holder base serves multiple functions by supporting several arms, each capable of holding different objects. This multi-functional design replaces the need for multiple separate mounting devices, reducing overall wall space requirements while increasing storage capacity.
3Ease of operation
If hooks are mounted in a garage near vehicles for easy access, then convenience is improved, but the risk of accidental dislodging and damage to vehicles increases
Solution Approach 1:
The holder incorporates retention features such as downwardly extending tabs or ledges on each arm that actively prevent objects from dislodging. This preliminary anti-action counteracts the potential harmful effect of accidental dislodging before it can occur, keeping objects securely in place even in high-traffic areas near vehicles.
Solution Approach 2:
The design converts the potential harm of object dislodgement into a benefit by using gravity and the arm geometry to create natural retention. Objects are held in a way that requires deliberate action to remove, and any accidental contact is more likely to result in the object being retained rather than falling, thus protecting vehicles from damage.
4Quantity of substance
If traditional storage systems require additional hooks or mounting devices for each object, then object storage capacity is improved, but device complexity and installation time increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple holding functions are merged into a single holder unit with a unified base and multiple arms. This reduces the number of separate mounting devices needed, simplifying both the device structure and the installation process while maintaining high storage capacity.
Solution Approach 2:
The single holder base is designed to support multiple arms and various types of objects, making it a universal mounting solution. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for different specialized hooks or mounts for different objects, reducing overall system complexity and installation requirements.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The holder provides enhanced stability and ease of use by allowing secure retention of objects with positive feedback during insertion and removal, reducing accidental dislodging and minimizing wall space usage.
Implementation Method 1
a tab extending inward at a distal end of at least one of the arms, the tab including a leading surface angled inward and rearward from proximate the distal end, and a trailing surface angled outward and rearward from the leading surface
Implementation Method 2
at least one groove extending downwardly from an upper edge of at least one of the arms... the grooves may include a first surface angled downward from proximate the upper edge and a second surface angled upward from the first surface
Data Source
AI summary
A wall mountable holder may include a base portion, a first arm, and a second arm extending outward from the base, where each of the arms may extend to a distal end spaced away from the base. Additionally, the holder may include at least one groove extending downwardly from an upper edge of at least one of the arms. The holder also may include a tab extending inward at a distal end of at least one of the arms, the tab including a leading surface angled inward and rearward from proximate the distal end, and a trailing surface angled outward and rearward from the leading surface. An opening may be formed between the arms, proximate the distal ends, such that the opening may be narrower than a spacing between the arms at each point between the base and the opening.