Boot Support Assembly With Cover and Stuffing for Shape Preservation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing boot-related devices fail to provide effective interior support and exterior protection in a safe, convenient, and economical manner, limiting their ability to preserve boot shape and extend their service life.
Innovation Solution
A boot saver system comprising a base assembly with vertical and intermediate segments, a cover with leg sections and a head section, and stuffing made of flexible materials, along with adornments and a protective bag, designed for easy manufacturing and use, using bamboo or rigid materials for durability and affordability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing boot-related devices are used, then boots can be stored, but they fail to provide effective interior support and exterior protection
Solution Approach 1:
The boot saver is divided into multiple functional segments: a base assembly with vertical and intermediate segments for structural support, a cover with leg sections and head section for protection, and stuffing for interior support. Each segment performs a specific function, collectively providing comprehensive boot preservation.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses composite material construction combining rigid materials (bamboo or other rigid materials for the base assembly) with flexible materials (stuffing and cover material). This composite approach provides both structural integrity and protective cushioning, achieving effective interior support and exterior protection.
2Reliability
If durable and reliable construction is achieved, then service life of boots is extended, but manufacturing cost may increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention allows flexibility in material selection parameters, specifying rigid materials (such as bamboo) for the base assembly and flexible materials for the cover and stuffing. This parameter-based approach enables manufacturers to choose cost-effective materials that meet durability requirements, balancing reliability with manufacturing cost.
Solution Approach 2:
Different parts of the boot saver use different material qualities appropriate to their function: rigid materials in the base assembly for structural durability, and flexible materials in the cover and stuffing for protective quality. This localized quality assignment optimizes both durability and manufacturing cost by avoiding over-engineering in non-critical areas.
3Shape
If comprehensive protection is provided, then boot shape and condition are preserved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The boot saver is segmented into functional parts (base assembly with vertical and intermediate segments, cover with leg sections and head section, stuffing) where each segment contributes to shape preservation. This segmentation allows comprehensive protection through multiple components while keeping each component relatively simple in design.
Solution Approach 2:
The stuffing is placed within the cover, which in turn covers the base assembly, creating a nested structure. This nesting arrangement provides comprehensive protection (interior support from stuffing, exterior protection from cover) while minimizing the overall footprint and simplifying the visual complexity of the device.
Data Source
AI summary
A base assembly includes two vertical lower segments, one vertical upper segment, and an intermediate segment there between. A cover has linear leg sections covering the lower segments, a head section covering the upper segment, and a shoulder section covering the intermediate segment. Stuffing within the cover is in full contact with the cover and the base assembly.