Wine rack apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wine bottle storage solutions do not effectively secure and display wine bottles at a tilted angle, compromising stability and aesthetic presentation.
Innovation Solution
A vertical panel structure with through apertures and cylindrical receptacles that tilt wine bottles between 12 to 20 degrees, supported by a bracket system to maintain stability and visibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If wine bottles are stored horizontally or vertically without tilt, then storage simplicity is maintained, but aesthetic presentation and stability are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The storage system is divided into modular components: individual receptacles for each bottle, separate bracket elements, and discrete panel sections. Each receptacle is an independent unit that can be assembled into larger configurations, allowing the tilt function to be implemented in standardized, repeatable modules rather than requiring complex custom-built structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket is nested within or integrated with the receptacle structure, where the bracket forms part of the receptacle assembly. This nested arrangement allows the support function to be built into the receptacle design itself, eliminating the need for separate, externally attached support structures and reducing overall system complexity.
2Reliability
If conventional storage solutions are used, then structural simplicity is maintained, but bottle security and stability are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The support function is extracted from the main receptacle body and implemented through a separate, dedicated bracket component. This bracket is specifically designed to engage with the bottle at the optimal position (neck or shoulder area) and provide the necessary mechanical support and stability, separating the support function from the containment function.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket acts as an intermediary element between the receptacle and the bottle, providing a specialized interface that secures the bottle in the tilted position. Rather than the receptacle directly holding the bottle, the bracket mediates the interaction, offering enhanced stability and security while maintaining the receptacle's primary containment role.
3Shape
If bottles are displayed at a tilted angle, then visual appeal is enhanced, but structural complexity and support requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The tilt angle and support features are implemented locally at each individual receptacle-bracket-bottle assembly rather than requiring the entire panel structure to be complex. Each receptacle is designed with specific local geometries and the bracket provides localized support, allowing the tilted display function to be achieved through simple, standardized components rather than complex overall structural design.
Data Source
AI summary
A bottle rack has a panel with a plurality of receptacle apertures and a corresponding plurality of cylindrical receptacles, each cylindrical receptacle having a receptacle opening located at the corresponding aperture and projecting away from a rear face of the panel.