Adjustable Pen Holder Dynamics
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional pen holders are either space-inefficient and aesthetically unappealing when pens are held far apart, or difficult to manage when pens are aligned parallel, as they do not allow for easy removal of individual pens due to close alignment.
Innovation Solution
A pen holder with adjustable components that allow for two operating states: a compact, aesthetically pleasing state where pens are aligned parallel, and a manageable state where pens are angled, utilizing rotatable and adjustable holding devices that surround the pens to facilitate easy removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the distance between individual objects (pens) is increased to improve manageability and ease of removal, then the space requirement increases and the aesthetic appearance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The holding apparatus incorporates adjustable components that allow the distance between holding positions to be dynamically changed. The holding devices can be positioned in a first configuration where objects are held close together for space efficiency, and a second configuration where objects are held farther apart for easier removal. This dynamic adjustability resolves the contradiction between space requirement and ease of operation.
2Area of stationary object
If objects (pens) are aligned parallel to minimize space and improve aesthetics, then the ease of removal of individual objects deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The holding apparatus allows parallel alignment of objects in a first operating state for space efficiency and aesthetics, while enabling a second operating state where the adjustable components create spacing between objects for easier removal. The dynamic reconfiguration of holding device positions resolves the contradiction between compact parallel arrangement and ease of individual object removal.
3Ease of operation
If the holding apparatus is made adjustable to improve manageability, then the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The holding apparatus adjusts the position parameters of holding devices along the longitudinal axis to change the distance between objects. By varying this spatial parameter, the apparatus can switch between compact and spaced configurations, improving manageability while maintaining relatively simple mechanical adjustment mechanisms.
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AI summary
The invention relates to an apparatus for holding at least two oblong objects, in particular pens, the longitudinal axes of both of the objects held by the apparatus enclosing a first angle in a first operating state of the apparatus. According to the invention, provision is made such that the apparatus can adopt a second operating state in which the longitudinal axes of both of the objects held by it enclose a second angle different from the first angle.