Modular Wire Shelf Assembly for Fast Tier Reconfiguration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shelf systems are complex and laborious to assemble and reconfigure, making it difficult to change or adjust the tiers, which is a challenge particularly in dynamic environments like self-service stores where product offerings need frequent updates.
Innovation Solution
A shelf system design featuring offset or opposite vertical columns with a rear wall formed by horizontal and vertical wires, allowing for simple and stable mounting and exchangeability of brackets and feet on the horizontal wires, enabling easy assembly, reconfiguration, and dismantling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If wire shelf systems with rear walls and multiple components are used, then the shelf system can be assembled, but the construction and reconfiguration becomes laborious and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The shelf system is divided into modular components: vertical columns, horizontal wires, brackets, and feet that can be independently assembled and reconfigured. This segmentation allows for quick assembly and disassembly without requiring complex construction procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket integrates multiple functions into a single component: it attaches to horizontal wires, supports tiers, and connects to vertical columns. This merging of functions reduces the number of separate components needed, simplifying assembly and reducing time requirements.
2Stability of the object's composition
If complex stands with multiple vertical rods and stabilization wires are used, then stability is achieved, but the construction becomes quite complex
Solution Approach 1:
The complex zigzag stabilization wires and multiple vertical rods are replaced by a simplified structure where vertical columns are directly connected to horizontal wires, and feet provide stabilization. This extracts the essential stabilization function while removing unnecessary complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The horizontal wires serve multiple functions: they form the rear wall structure, provide attachment points for brackets, and connect vertical columns. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate stabilization components, simplifying the overall construction.
3Adaptability or versatility
If tiers are attached to complex stands with multiple components, then the shelf system can be assembled, but exchanging and reconfiguring tiers becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket and tier attachment system is designed to be dynamically reconfigurable. Brackets can be easily detached and reattached to different horizontal wires, allowing tiers to be exchanged and repositioned without disassembling the entire shelf structure. This dynamic design enables flexible adaptation to changing storage needs.
4Reliability
If numerous components are used to form the shelf system, then the system can be assembled, but the construction and rearrangement becomes laborious
Solution Approach 1:
The vertical columns, horizontal wires, and feet are pre-assembled into stable structural units before tiers are added. This preliminary assembly ensures structural reliability is established early, while the modular nature allows for easy subsequent reconfiguration of tiers and brackets without disturbing the core structure.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a shelf system comprising a rear wall, props, shelves that are arranged on the rear wall by means of brackets, and a base. The invention wherein each prop is formed by a vertical front column and a vertical rear column and in that the rear wall is stationarily arranged between the two columns.