"Gravity Based" Shoe Storage System - Makes use of unused/wasted space

cults3d

Simple shoe storage system that lets you put unused space, such as the sides of a cabinet or a narrow wall area, to good use. The .stl file contains everything needed to mount one shoe, so print two for a pair or ten to store five pairs up a wall. Very simple and cool-looking, it puts unused space to good use. The system relies on gravity to hold the shoes in place. Shoes are inserted from underneath, with the toe rotated to sit slightly lower than the heel. They simply sit in place, with the heel against the wall and the top of the back of the shoe hooked into the top of the bracket/heel plate. This works because the weight distribution of the shoe in this position is towards the front/toe. Gravity causes the toe to want to drop, while the heel is against the back wall, which becomes a pivot point that effectively pushes the top of the shoe up into the heel plate area. The heel plate area has been angled forward to lock the shoe in place, so it can't drop out. In effect, the shoe is held in by its own weight. To remove shoes from the system, just lift the toes and they will drop out the bottom, featuring a quick-release system as well. First, attach the adjuster brackets (2) to the wall using high-strength contact adhesive tape or small screws each. Next, screw on the locknuts onto the adjuster bracket followed by the threaded heel plate. Then, simply adjust to suit the heel thickness of the shoes you want to store in that position and tighten the locknut gently. Refer to the instructions and images for additional details. TIPS: If using contact adhesive tape (like 3M Command Strips), prepare the area where the bracket is to be applied with isopropyl alcohol. Also, if the PLA printed adjuster is very smooth, the mounting tape may not adhere well. To overcome this, lightly sand the surface of the bracket for improved adhesion or use a couple of small screws. If you are using tape and have adhesion problems, it's probably due to the mounting tape not adhering well to the PLA. If this happens, use one small screw in conjunction with the tape. If you like this design, take time to check out my other designs!