Camera Bag Divider With Rotating Attachment Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional divider systems for camera bags lack flexibility in precise placement and full insertion due to the limitations of hook and loop attachment mechanisms, which often result in undesirable attachments and difficulty in adjusting compartment configurations.
Innovation Solution
A divider system featuring a generally planar panel with attachment mechanisms that can extend parallel or perpendicular to the panel, allowing for precise placement and secure attachment to the bag walls, preventing unintended hook material attachment and facilitating easy relocation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a large patch of loop material is used to allow divider placement anywhere along the wall, then flexibility in divider location is improved, but the hook material may attach at undesirable locations making precise placement difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The large continuous loop material patch is segmented into multiple discrete attachment locations. The loop material is positioned at specific predetermined locations along the bag wall rather than providing continuous coverage, allowing the divider to be placed flexibly within limits while ensuring precise, controlled attachment points that prevent undesirable attachments.
2Reliability
If hook material is used for attachment, then secure attachment to bag walls is achieved, but the hook material catches on loop material prior to full insertion preventing complete divider insertion
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment mechanism transitions from a two-dimensional planar interaction to a three-dimensional sequential engagement. The attachment mechanism includes a leading end that engages the loop material first, followed by the remainder of the divider being inserted. This dimensional approach allows the hook material to catch and hold the leading end while the user completes insertion, combining secure attachment with ease of operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the divider is made adjustable and removable, then compartment configuration flexibility is improved, but the complexity of the attachment mechanism increases
Solution Approach 1:
An intermediary attachment mechanism serves as a mediator between the divider and the bag wall. This mechanism includes a leading end with attachment material that engages with corresponding loop material on the bag wall, allowing the divider to be easily attached and removed while maintaining structural simplicity. The intermediary mechanism handles the complexity of adjustable positioning, keeping the overall system simple.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables flexible and precise placement of dividers within the camera bag compartments, ensuring full insertion and secure attachment, thereby improving the adjustability and usability of the compartment configurations.
Implementation Method 1
Wings 106a, 106b typically include a hook or loop material 116a, 116b (typically hook material) to removably attach divider 104 to a corresponding loop or hook material 108 or 110 (typically loop material) attached to walls of the camera bag 100
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AI summary
A divider (200) for a bag includes a generally planar panel (201), a first attachment mechanism (206a) coupled to the panel offset from a first edge (230a) of the panel, and a second attachment mechanism (206b) offset from a second edge (230b) of the panel. The first and second attachment mechanisms ((206a), (206b)) each includes a first configuration wherein it extends from the respective first and second edges ((230a), (230b)) towards the other of the first and second attachment mechanism ((206a), (206b)), and a second configuration wherein the respective attachment mechanism is rotated to be generally perpendicular to the panel (201) and configured to attach to opposing first and second walls ((304), (306)) of a bag.