Bag Attachment Assembly for Organized Storage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Bags often lack effective organization and security for items, leading to tangling and potential damage to electronic devices due to disorganized storage within large interior compartments.

Innovation Solution

A bag attachment assembly featuring removable straps that thread through slots and strap receiving elements, allowing for secure and organized storage of items by distributing weight and maintaining compartment capacity without additional compartments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If items are dropped into the large interior compartment for storage, then the compartment capacity is utilized, but the items become tangled and disorganized

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecompartment capacity utilizationVSAvoiditem organization

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the large interior compartment into multiple organized sections using detachable straps and attachment assemblies. These straps create distinct storage zones for different item types (electronic items, personal items, etc.), preventing tangling while maintaining efficient space utilization through modular organization

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If items are stored loosely in the interior compartment, then storage flexibility is maintained, but electronic items can be damaged

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage flexibilityVSAvoidelectronic item protection

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements different storage qualities in different locations within the compartment. Electronic items receive specialized protection through dedicated pockets and cushioning, while other items are organized using straps and attachments. This localized approach ensures vulnerable items are protected while maintaining overall storage flexibility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent incorporates cushioning materials and protective structures in advance within the bag design, particularly for electronic item storage areas. This pre-positioned cushioning protects delicate items from damage during transport while maintaining the flexible storage capability of the overall system

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

3Quantity of substance

If multiple items are stored in the compartment, then carrying capacity is increased, but weight distribution becomes uneven

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecarrying capacityVSAvoidweight distribution

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs universal attachment straps and mounting structures that can secure multiple different items in various positions within the compartment. These multi-functional elements allow users to distribute weight evenly across the bag by strategically positioning items, while still accommodating diverse item types and quantities

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11470937B2Bag attachment assembly

Publication Date: 2022.10.18 CALDER CURTIS M

AI summary

A carrying system includes a carrying device such as a bag, an attachment assembly such as one or more straps connected with the bag, and an item having a receiving element configured to receive a portion of a strap to thereby secure the item with the carrying device. In some examples the bag includes various attachment regions that provide locations on the interior and exterior of the bag for attaching multiple items. The bag further includes multiple interchangeable straps to provide the user with both functional and appearance choices in using the bag.