Cap Holder with Strap-Based Stacking to Prevent Loss and Damage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional storage methods for caps result in potential loss, misplacement, disorganization, and damage during transport due to loose packing in suitcases, lacking a secure and efficient way to stack and store multiple caps together.
Innovation Solution
A cap holder with a front support panel and adjustable straps that wrap around the caps to secure them together, optionally with a pouch for additional storage, allowing for compact stacking and secure transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If caps are stored loosely in a suitcase, then they can be easily packed, but they become separated, lost, and damaged during transport
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple caps into a single integrated unit by stacking them together and securing with a unified strap system. Multiple caps that would otherwise be separate and prone to loss are merged into one organized stack that moves as a single unit, eliminating the problem of caps becoming separated during transport.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements nesting by placing one cap inside another in a stacked configuration. Each cap is nested within the previous one, creating a compact hierarchical structure that saves space and prevents separation. The nested arrangement ensures caps remain organized and protected during storage and transport.
2Reliability
If caps are stacked for storage, then they remain organized and secure, but they require a specific holder structure
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is segmented into distinct functional components: a front support panel for positioning, a rear support panel for stability, and multiple straps for securing. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while keeping the overall design simple and manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses flexible straps made of thin material that can wrap around and secure the stacked caps. These flexible elements adapt to the shape of the caps while providing secure fastening, avoiding the need for rigid complex structures. The flexibility allows the holder to accommodate different cap sizes and shapes.
3Ease of operation
If caps are placed in a suitcase, then they can be transported, but they become crumpled and damaged due to lack of support
Solution Approach 1:
The holder provides structural support and cushioning before caps are subjected to transport conditions. The front and rear support panels maintain the shape and position of stacked caps, while the straps provide additional protection. This pre-established support structure prevents caps from becoming crumpled or damaged during handling and transport.
Data Source
AI summary
Exemplary embodiments are directed to cap holder for stacked caps. Each of the stacked caps includes a crown and a visor extending from the crown. The cap holder includes a front support panel configured to be positioned against a front surface of the crown of a topmost cap of the stacked caps. The cap holder includes a structure configured to be positioned under the crown of a bottommost cap of the stacked caps. The cap holder includes a first, second and third straps extending from edges of the front support panel and configured to at least partially wrap around the stacked caps to engage with the structure, thereby maintaining the caps in the stacked configuration.