Wall mounted dumbbell and kettlebell storage shelf

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional storage racks for heavy fitness equipment like dumbbells and kettlebells occupy valuable floor space, which can be limited in shared environments, and do not offer flexible storage solutions.

Innovation Solution

A wall-mounted shelf assembly with adjustable brackets that can be configured to provide either a horizontal or sloped storage surface, allowing for secure and space-efficient storage of heavy equipment by attaching to the wall in different orientations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If conventional floor-standing storage racks are used, then dumbbells and kettlebells can be stored, but valuable floor space is occupied

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage capacityVSAvoidfloor space

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The storage system transitions from floor-based (horizontal plane) to wall-mounted (vertical plane), utilizing the vertical dimension for storage. The shelf assembly mounts to the wall, projecting storage capacity into the vertical space rather than occupying floor area, thereby resolving the contradiction between storage capacity and floor space occupation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

Instead of placing storage racks on the floor (conventional approach), the invention inverts the mounting approach by attaching shelves to the wall. This inversion of the mounting surface from floor to wall eliminates floor space occupation while maintaining storage functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

2Area of stationary object

If wall-mounted shelves are used, then floor space is saved, but storage flexibility is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefloor spaceVSAvoidstorage flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Area of stationary objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The shelf assembly is divided into modular components: multiple shelf brackets can be mounted at different heights and positions, and multiple shelf tops can be installed independently. This segmentation allows flexible configuration to accommodate different storage needs and space requirements, counteracting the potential rigidity of wall-mounted systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The shelf brackets are designed with adjustable features that allow reconfiguration of shelf positions and orientations. The brackets can be mounted in different orientations and positions on the wall, enabling the storage system to adapt to changing needs, thus introducing dynamic flexibility to the wall-mounted system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12145045B2Wall mounted dumbbell and kettlebell storage shelf

Publication Date: 2024.11.19 PRX PERFORMANCE LLC

AI summary

A shelf assembly may include a shelf top configured to support one or more stored articles (e.g. dumbbells, kettlebells, etc.), and at least one shelf bracket configured to be coupled to the shelf top and to a wall to securely position the shelf top relative to the wall. In some embodiments, the shelf bracket may be coupled to the wall in different ways so that in a first use position, the shelf top extends horizontally relative to the wall, and in a second use position, the shelf top is positioned in a downwardly sloped position relative to the wall. In further embodiments, the shelf bracket may be adjustable to enable the shelf top to be positioned over a range of desired positions.