Can Handle Strap Locking to Prevent Slippage and Crushing
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing handle solutions for large metal cans, such as coffee cans, are cumbersome, prone to slippage, and can cause the can to be crushed or split, especially for individuals with smaller hands or those who are young or elderly, and often lack efficient storage options.
Innovation Solution
A handle with a grasping member and a strap featuring a tension buffer segment and band lock, made from durable materials like stainless steel, which securely attaches to the can without protruding rivets, allowing easy installation and secure handling, and includes internal protuberances for gripping smooth surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional handle with multiple components and protruding rivets is used, then the handle can provide grasping functionality, but the protruding rivets can tear the skin and the strap is difficult to secure
Solution Approach 1:
The invention removes the harmful protruding rivets from the strap assembly, extracting only the necessary fastening function while eliminating the skin-tearing hazard. The strap uses alternative attachment methods that do not require external rivets protruding from the user-accessible surfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using protruding external rivets to secure the strap, the invention inverts the approach by using recessed or internally-contained fastening mechanisms, turning the harmful external protrusion into an internal or flush-mounted solution.
2Reliability
If a traditional handle design is used, then it can grasp the can, but slippage occurs and the can may be crushed or split open
Solution Approach 1:
The invention modifies the physical parameters of the strap and its interaction with the can, such as adjusting strap tension distribution, contact surface area, and material properties, to achieve secure holding without excessive localized pressure that could crush or split the can.
Solution Approach 2:
The strap design incorporates cushioning or pressure-distributing features that prevent excessive force concentration before damage can occur, ensuring the can is held securely without risking structural damage to the container.
3Reliability
If the strap is made secure to prevent slippage, then handling is improved, but the installation becomes difficult for homemakers and elderly persons
Solution Approach 1:
The strap assembly is designed to be self-installing or self-securing, allowing users to attach and secure the handle without requiring specialized tools or complex procedures. The mechanism automatically locks or secures itself upon simple user action, making installation accessible to homemakers and elderly persons.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle assembly is divided into modular segments including the strap, fastening mechanism, and mounting components, allowing for simple step-by-step installation where each segment can be attached independently without requiring complex assembly procedures.
4Reliability
If the handle is designed for secure handling, then spilling is prevented, but storage flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The handle design incorporates dynamic or adjustable features that allow the strap tension and positioning to be modified, enabling the same handle to provide secure holding when in use while allowing for compact or flexible storage configurations when not in use.
Data Source
AI summary
Handle for an object includes a member for grasping with the hand, and a strap attachable to the member for embracing and securing the object. The strap includes a band portion having a tension buffer segment, and a band lock. The handle can be found in combination with the object, which, for example, may be a large metal coffee can.