Adjustable holder
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing utensil holders are limited in their ability to support multiple positions for utensils like make-up brushes, toothbrushes, and paintbrushes, and do not accommodate electronic devices in wet environments.
Innovation Solution
A manually adjustable holder that can support utensils in various positions, from upright to inverted, and also secure electronic devices like cell phones at different angles using a suction cup or adhesive attachment, with independent rotational plate assemblies and silicone pads for secure frictional engagement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If ordinary holders are used to support utensils, then the utensils can be held in a single position, but the holder cannot accommodate multiple positions or electronic devices
Solution Approach 1:
The holder employs rotatable plate assemblies that can be manually adjusted to different angular positions and locked in place. The plates rotate about axes perpendicular to their surfaces, allowing the holder to support utensils in multiple orientations including upright and inverted positions, as well as supporting electronic devices at various angles.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder is designed to perform multiple functions: it can hold traditional utensils like toothbrushes and paintbrushes in various positions, and simultaneously support modern electronic devices such as cell phones and tablet computers. The addition of a suction cup or adhesive attachment further expands its versatility for mounting on different surfaces.
2Ease of operation
If utensils are held in upright position, then they are convenient for use, but bristles may runoff onto the handle during drying
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable plate mechanism allows users to dynamically change the holder's orientation from upright to inverted position. This enables utensils to be held in the most appropriate position for each task: upright during use for convenience, and inverted during drying to prevent water runoff onto the handle.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a suction cup attachment is added to secure electronic devices, then the holder can be mounted on various surfaces, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A suction cup or adhesive attachment serves as an intermediary component between the holder and the mounting surface. This separate attachment element provides the mounting function without requiring complex integration into the holder's core structure, thus adding versatility while minimizing complexity increase.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The holder allows for convenient adjustment and secure positioning of utensils and electronic devices, preventing runoff and water exposure, enhancing usability and safety in wet environments.
Implementation Method 1
The holder can be attached or mounted to a surface using a suction cup
Implementation Method 2
silicone pads for secure frictional engagement
Data Source
AI summary
A holder for utensils is manually adjustable, and capable of supporting a plurality of utensils in a range of positions from an upright position through an inverted position. The adjustments are incremental. The holder can be attached or mounted to a surface using a suction cup or through use of adhesive or other types of attachment methods. The utensils can be make up make up brushes, toothbrushes or paintbrushes, or other implements.