Grass Bagger Storage Stand with Tool-Free Mounting Arms
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional grass bagger components lack a suitable storage solution when removed from a lawn or garden tractor, leading to disorganized and unstable storage, and require tools for mounting and dismounting.
Innovation Solution
A stand with a base and upright arms that supports grass bagger components, allowing for tool-free mounting and dismounting, and featuring wheels for mobility, ensuring the components are stored off the floor in an organized and stable manner.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If grass bagger components are stored on the floor without a stand, then storage space is saved, but the components become disorganized and unstable
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is divided into separate functional components: a base for stability, upright arms for support, wheels for mobility, and a mounting mechanism for securing the bagger. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally while maintaining overall system effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand acts as an intermediary between the floor and the grass bagger components. It provides a structured interface that organizes and stabilizes the components during storage, preventing direct contact with the floor while maintaining ease of access.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the bagger is removed from the tractor for seasonal storage, then the tractor can be used for other purposes, but the bagger lacks self-supporting capability
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is designed to be self-supporting and self-contained, requiring no additional tools or equipment to stabilize the bagger during storage. The mounting mechanism automatically secures the bagger components to the stand without requiring external support structures.
3Reliability
If conventional mounting methods are used, then secure attachment is achieved, but tools are required for mounting and dismounting
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting mechanism transitions from a static, tool-secured state to a dynamic, tool-free state. The quick-release mechanism allows the bagger to be securely mounted during operation and easily detached for storage without requiring tools, adapting to different operational needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention replaces complex mechanical fastening systems requiring tools with a simplified mechanism that uses leverage and friction. The upright arms and mounting points work together to provide secure attachment through mechanical advantage rather than threaded fasteners or welds.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the bagger components are detached and stored separately, then storage flexibility is increased, but organization and stability are lost
Solution Approach 1:
The stand serves multiple functions: it provides structural support for the bagger components, enables mobility through wheels, maintains organization through its geometric structure, and facilitates easy mounting and dismounting. This multi-functionality addresses all storage requirements in a single integrated system.
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AI summary
A stand is provided for storing a grass bagger or collection assembly removed from a lawn mower. The stand includes a base, which may include wheels, and a pair of upstanding arms to which the grass collection assembly is mounted. The arms include receivers, such as pins or plates, to which the frame of the bagger assembly is hooked. A fastener extends through at least of the arms and the bagger frame to prevent accidental falling of the frame from the stand. The stand includes upstanding members over which the bagger chute can be mounted to store the chute in an upright position adjacent the grass collector frame and bag. A shelf may be provided on the stand to store other bagger accessories.