Adjustable Container Holder Structure for Stable Multi-Size Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing container holders are often unstable when used with smaller containers, posing a safety risk in vehicles due to the inability to securely hold containers of varying sizes during movement.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable container holder system comprising L-shaped support brackets, rods, clamps, and a plastic tube that allows for adjustable width and length to accommodate different container sizes, ensuring stability and secure mounting on surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a container holder is made for a certain size container, then it provides stable support for that specific size, but it cannot accommodate containers of different sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The container holder employs adjustable components including a telescoping tube mechanism and movable clamps that can be repositioned along the support structure. This dynamic adjustment capability allows the holder to adapt to different container diameters and heights while maintaining secure contact points, thereby achieving both versatility and stability across various container sizes
Solution Approach 2:
The holder structure incorporates variable parameters through adjustable tube length, movable clamp positions, and reconfigurable support bracket angles. By changing these geometric parameters, the holder can be optimized for each specific container size, ensuring proper fit and stability without compromising the ability to accommodate different dimensions
2Adaptability or versatility
If a smaller container is placed in a holder designed for a larger container, then it fits loosely, but it becomes unstable during vehicle movement
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable clamp mechanism can be moved to different positions along the support structure and tightened to match the smaller container's dimensions. This dynamic reconfiguration eliminates loose fitting by creating custom contact points that provide secure engagement, preventing the container from shifting or falling during vehicle movement
Solution Approach 2:
The holder is divided into multiple adjustable segments including the telescoping tube sections, movable clamps, and reconfigurable support brackets. This segmentation allows independent adjustment of each component to precisely match the smaller container's geometry, creating multiple stable contact points that collectively ensure stability during transport
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AI summary
An adjustable container holder includes two rods that can be connected by a tube, where the tube and the two rods can together embrace a container. Each rod is attachable to a L-shaped support bracket by means of a clamp, where the rod is sandwiched between the clamp and the L-shaped support bracket. Each of the L-shaped brackets has apertures therein for mounting the bracket to a surface such as a wall or a floor. The tube is adjustable so that the width of the container holder can be changed. Once the width of the container holder is adjusted, the container holder can be fixed by mounting the L-shaped brackets to the surface.