Beach Towel Mesh Insert for Selective Exposure and Absorbency
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing beach towel systems lack a design that allows for safe, convenient, and economical exposure and concealment of an intermediate section, which is not absorbent, while maintaining the absorbency of upper and lower sections.
Innovation Solution
A beach towel system comprising upper and lower absorbent sections with an intermediate non-absorbent open mesh section, connected by hook and loop fasteners for adjustable coupling and uncoupling, facilitating exposure and concealment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If an intermediate section is added between upper and lower absorbent sections, then the towel system can selectively expose or conceal the intermediate section, but the device complexity increases due to additional fastening mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The towel system is divided into three distinct sections (upper absorbent section, intermediate non-absorbent section, lower absorbent section) that can be independently positioned. The fastening mechanisms are segmented into upper and lower strips that can independently couple to the respective sections, allowing selective exposure or concealment of the intermediate section without requiring a complex integrated fastening system.
2Ease of operation
If hook and loop fasteners are used to connect sections, then the sections can be easily coupled and uncoupled, but the manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening system is segmented into separate upper and lower strip assemblies that can be independently manufactured and then attached to the towel sections. This segmentation allows each fastening strip to be produced using standard manufacturing processes and simplifies quality control, reducing overall manufacturing complexity and cost while maintaining ease of coupling and uncoupling operation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables safe, convenient, and economical adjustment of the towel system to expose or conceal the intermediate section, maintaining absorbency and durability while being cost-effective to manufacture and market.
Implementation Method 1
The upper and lower sections are fabricated of a water absorbing material. The intermediate section is fabricated in an open mesh configuration of a water non-absorbing material.
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AI summary
An upper section, a lower section and an intermediate section each have top, bottom and side edges. The upper and lower sections are fabricated of a water absorbing material. The intermediate section is fabricated in an open mesh configuration of a water non-absorbing material. An upper strip of fasteners is attached to the lower edge of the upper section and the upper edge of the intermediate section. A lower strip of fasteners is attached to the lower edge of the intermediate section and the upper edge of the lower section.