Spring-Loaded Terry Clip for Secure Cane Storage in Vehicles
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a secure and convenient method to store walking sticks within vehicles, ensuring they are safely positioned when not in use, while allowing for easy access and repositioning.
Innovation Solution
A cane holding clip system comprising a terry clip structure and a door clamp structure that attaches to the vehicle, allowing the walking stick to be securely stored and repositioned within the vehicle, utilizing a spring-loaded c-clip and rotating mount for secure attachment and adjustable clamping.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the walking stick is stored in a fixed position within the vehicle, then security and safety are improved, but ease of access and repositioning deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The terry clip structure incorporates a spring-loaded c-clip that can dynamically adjust between clamped and released states. The spring mechanism allows the clip to automatically grip the walking stick for secure storage while enabling easy release by applying minimal force, thus resolving the contradiction between security and ease of access.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotating mount structure serves as an intermediary between the fixed vehicle structure and the walking stick. It provides a flexible connection point that allows the walking stick to be securely held in position while permitting easy rotation and repositioning, bridging the gap between fixed security and flexible accessibility.
2Reliability
If a secure clamping mechanism is used to hold the walking stick, then reliability of storage is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The spring-loaded c-clip is designed to be self-actuating. When the walking stick is inserted, the spring automatically engages to clamp the stick securely without requiring additional actuators, motors, or complex control mechanisms. The spring's elastic energy provides the clamping force, simplifying the overall device while maintaining reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamping function is extracted as a separate, simple spring-loaded c-clip mechanism that can be independently analyzed and optimized. This modular approach allows the complex secure storage requirement to be solved by a simple, well-understood spring mechanism rather than integrating complexity into the overall system.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the terry clip structure is made adjustable for different positions, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rotating mount structure provides dynamic adjustability through simple rotation around a fixed axis. This allows the walking stick to be positioned at different angles and locations along the vehicle door or panel without requiring complex linear actuators or multiple mounting points. The rotational degree of freedom provides versatility with minimal mechanical complexity.
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
The system effectively secures the walking stick to a fixed position within the vehicle, providing easy access and repositioning, ensuring safety and convenience for users.
Implementation Method 1
a spring-loaded c-clip
Implementation Method 2
a door clamp structure that attaches to the vehicle
Data Source
AI summary
The cane holding clip is a storage device. The cane holding clip comprises a terry clip structure, a door clamp structure, a vehicle, and a walking stick. The door clamp secures the terry clip structure to the vehicle. The terry clip structure secures the walking stick to the vehicle. The walking stick is a mobility assistance device. The cane holding clip secures the walking stick to a fixed position within the vehicle when the walking stick is not in use.