Carrier Article With Superimposed Pockets and Elastic Sheath Link
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing carrying articles with superimposed pockets face significant deformation when storing bulky accessories, complicating the handling and insertion of flat accessories due to curvature issues.
Innovation Solution
A carrying article with two superimposed pockets, where the second pocket's sheath is dissociated from the yoke via an elastic link, allowing easy storage and retrieval of accessories even with bulky items in the inner pocket.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the second pocket (sheath) is fixed rigidly above the first pocket (yoke), then the structure is simple and stable, but storing a bulky accessory in the first pocket causes significant deformation of the sheath, complicating the handling and insertion of flat accessories such as smartphones
Solution Approach 1:
The sheath is divided into two distinct parts: a fixed portion attached to the yoke and a mobile portion that can move independently. This segmentation allows the mobile portion to adapt to deformation caused by bulky accessories in the first pocket while maintaining accessibility for flat accessories, thus resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and structural stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The sheath transitions from a rigid, fixed structure to a dynamic structure where the mobile portion can move relative to the fixed portion. This dynamic capability enables the sheath to maintain functionality for inserting flat accessories even when the first pocket contains bulky items, balancing ease of operation with structural adaptability.
2Ease of operation
If the sheath is made fully detachable from the yoke, then access to the second pocket is always easy, but the structural complexity increases and the pockets may become misaligned
Solution Approach 1:
The sheath is segmented into a fixed portion and a mobile portion connected by an elastic link. This partial detachability provides the benefits of easy access when needed while avoiding the full complexity of a completely detachable design, maintaining alignment through the fixed portion.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic link acts as an intermediary element between the fixed and mobile portions of the sheath. It provides controlled movement and connection, enabling easy access to the second pocket while maintaining structural integrity and avoiding the complexity of fully detachable designs.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the sheath is made entirely from elastic material, then it can accommodate deformation from bulky accessories, but the precision and stability for holding flat accessories decreases
Solution Approach 1:
Different portions of the sheath have different mechanical properties: the fixed portion provides stability and precision for holding flat accessories, while the mobile portion connected by the elastic link provides adaptability to accommodate bulky accessories. This local differentiation of material properties resolves the contradiction between adaptability and precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The sheath is divided into fixed and mobile portions with different structural characteristics. The fixed portion maintains precision for flat accessories, while the mobile portion with elastic link provides adaptability for bulky items, allowing each segment to optimize its function.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates easy storage and access to accessories, maintaining pocket flatness and user convenience during physical activities.
Implementation Method 1
one of said ends being associated with said structure by means of an elastic link allowing said sheath to be separated from said yoke
Data Source
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AI summary
The invention relates to a carrying article comprising a structure (1) intended to cover a part of a user's body, said structure having a first pocket (14) for carrying a first accessory (16), said first pocket comprising a piece (18) fixed to the periphery of an area (4b) of the structure (1) having an opening (19) for accessing said first pocket, said structure comprising a second pocket (15) for carrying a second accessory, said second pocket comprising a sleeve (27) having an access opening, said sleeve being associated with the structure (1) by being disposed above the piece (18), at least one edge (29b) of the sleeve (27) is dissociated from the structure (1) between two ends (33a, 33b) of said edge, one of said ends being associated with said structure by means of an elastic link (34) allowing a separation of said sleeve from said piece.