Multi-Use Clip Assembly for Secure Child Item Retention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Children frequently drop items, leading to frustration for parents and caregivers, as existing solutions like silicone suction devices are not effective in securely attaching items to various surfaces.
Innovation Solution
A clip assembly with a silicone strap and attachments that can be clamped onto multiple surfaces, allowing items to be looped through and held securely, preventing them from falling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If silicone suction devices are used to attach items to surfaces, then items can be held in place, but they fail to securely attach to various surface shapes and items still fall
Solution Approach 1:
The clip mechanism changes its clamping force parameter to adapt to different surface shapes. By adjusting the clamping force, the same clip structure can securely attach to flat surfaces, curved surfaces, and irregular shapes, resolving the contradiction between reliable attachment and surface adaptability
Solution Approach 2:
The clip assembly is designed with universal functionality to attach to multiple surface types (tables, high chairs, strollers, windows) and hold various items (utensils, bottles, toys). This multi-functional design achieves both reliable attachment and broad surface adaptability without requiring different devices for different surfaces
2Ease of manufacture
If a simple clip design is used, then the device is easy to manufacture and use, but it cannot securely hold various items on different surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into distinct functional components: a clip mechanism for surface attachment, a silicone strap for securing items, and attachment points for various objects. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured independently using simple processes while collectively providing secure item holding capability
Solution Approach 2:
The silicone strap uses flexible material properties to securely hold items without complex mechanical structures. The flexibility of the silicone film allows it to conform to different item shapes and provide secure retention, achieving reliable item holding with manufacturing simplicity
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple attachments are added to the strap, then more items can be held, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The strap with multiple attachment points serves multiple functions: holding utensils, bottles, toys, and other items simultaneously. This universal attachment system allows a single device structure to handle various item types without increasing complexity, as the same strap and clip mechanism accommodate different objects
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The clip assembly effectively prevents items from falling by securely attaching them to surfaces, reducing the need for constant retrieval and minimizing frustration for caregivers.
Implementation Method 1
The second component is the silicone strap, which has the ability to loop through many items as well as the attachments
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention is a device intended to limit the frequency and reduce the impact of children dropping toys, utensils, and other objects on the floor. The device comprises a clip that attaches to a surface or other fixed structure in close proximity to a child or other use, a strap that is removably attached to the clip, and an attachment receiver that is removably attached to the clip. The strap comprises a strap button, a strap connector, and one or more strap anchors positioned between the strap button and the strap connector.