Minimalist Wall Tire Support with Adjustable Radial Bars
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wall supports for tires are bulky, complex, and costly to manufacture, making them inefficient in space usage and difficult to assemble and disassemble, especially for garage storage where space is limited.
Innovation Solution
A minimalist wall support design with a reduced number of components, featuring two identical tubular support bars and spacer bars that can be easily assembled and disassembled, allowing for adjustable length and secure mounting to a wall, preventing tire contact with the wall and accommodating various tire sizes and types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If traditional tire support structures are used, then tire storage function is provided, but overall dimensions become considerable and space efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure transitions from horizontal/vertical shelving to a radial configuration where support bars extend outward from a central axis at defined angles, utilizing three-dimensional space more efficiently and reducing the overall footprint of the support system
2Reliability
If complex multi-component support structures are used, then tire support functionality is achieved, but manufacturing complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functional elements are integrated into a unified structure: the central axis serves as both the mounting interface and structural core, support bars provide both radial support and angular positioning, and the system accommodates multiple tire types through a single standardized configuration
3Ease of manufacture
If standardized support bars are used, then manufacturing cost decreases, but adaptability to different tire types must be maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The support bars are designed with universal characteristics - identical dimensions and mounting interfaces for all bars, capable of supporting different tire types (cars, motorcycles, ATVs) through angular positioning rather than structural variation, allowing a single standardized component to serve multiple functions
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AI summary
A wall support for at least one tire (2) is provided with: • a first support bar (4) configured to define a first support point for the tire (2); • a second support bar (5) configured to define a second support point for the tire (2); • support means (6) configured to support, in use, the second support bar (5) under the first support bar (4) and at a given distance (D1) from a wall (3) ; • fixing means (7) configured to fix, in use, the first support bar (4) to the wall (4).