Cap holder

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional methods for storing and transporting caps result in disorganization, loss, misplacement, and damage due to lack of efficient securing mechanisms, especially during travel.

Innovation Solution

A cap holder with adjustable straps and/or a drawstring design that secures multiple caps together by wrapping around their visors and crowns, featuring a pouch for additional storage and adjustable fastening mechanisms to maintain shape and organization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If caps are stored loosely in a suitcase during travel, then the suitcase is easy to pack, but the caps become separated, lost, and damaged

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of packingVSAvoidcap security and shape maintenance

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple caps into a single organized unit using a holder that secures multiple caps together. The holder integrates several caps that would otherwise be separate and loose, preventing them from getting separated or damaged during travel while maintaining ease of packing as a unified package.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The cap holder serves multiple functions: it secures caps together, maintains their shape, prevents loss, and organizes them for efficient packing. This multi-functional device addresses various problems (separation, damage, disorganization) simultaneously, improving both ease of operation and reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of manufacture

If caps are placed loosely without support, then packing is simple, but caps become crumpled and damaged

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesimplicity of packingVSAvoidcap damage and deformation

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The cap holder provides pre-established support structures that cushion and protect caps from damage before travel begins. The holder's design includes supportive elements that maintain cap shape and prevent crumpling throughout the journey, addressing the damage issue while keeping packing simple.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

3Ease of operation

If multiple caps are stored separately on shelves, then each cap is accessible, but storage becomes disorganized and prone to loss

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecap accessibilityVSAvoidstorage organization

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The holder merges multiple caps into a single organized unit that maintains internal structure. While caps are grouped together, the holder's design ensures they remain organized and identifiable, preventing loss and disorganization while still allowing access to individual caps when needed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS20260041212A1Cap holder

Publication Date: 2026.02.12 SAVAR ALBERT AVI

AI summary

Exemplary embodiments are directed to cap holder for caps each including a crown and a visor. The cap holder includes a support panel positioned against a front surface of the crown of a topmost cap of the caps. The support panel includes a perimeter edge defining a first side and a second side of the support panel. The cap holder includes a structure positioned under the crown of a bottommost cap of the caps. The cap holder includes a drawstring movably connecting the first and second sides of the support panel to the structure. Tightening of the drawstring engages the support panel against the front surface of the crown of the topmost cap and engages the structure against an underside of the crown of a bottommost cap to prevent disengagement of the one or more caps from the cap holder.