Coiling Device with Integrated Bag for Rope Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tools fail to effectively coil and transport ropes and other materials in a user-friendly and time-efficient manner, particularly in activities like rock climbing and outdoors settings, as they do not allow for efficient coiling and simultaneous transportation of multiple items.
Innovation Solution
A coiling device comprising a coil guide and stopper, which can be coupled with a bag, allowing for the efficient coiling of ropes, extension cords, and other materials, along with additional tools, using a movable coupling mechanism and locking hinge to secure the coiled materials, and integrated with a bag for convenient transportation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional bags are used to transport ropes and tools, then transportation is possible, but the ropes cannot be coiled effectively and tools cannot be organized efficiently
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the coiling device and storage bag into a single integrated unit. The coil guide, stopper, and locking mechanism are merged with the bag structure, allowing the device to both coil ropes effectively and store multiple tools simultaneously. This resolves the contradiction by making the device versatile without sacrificing coiling efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The device performs multiple functions: coiling ropes, storing tools, and providing organized access to equipment. The bag can accommodate various tools while the coil guide handles different rope diameters. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by making the device adaptable without compromising its primary coiling function.
2Productivity
If separate tools are used for coiling and transporting, then each function can be optimized, but the device becomes complex and difficult to transport
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the coiling mechanism with the storage bag into a single portable unit. The coil guide, stopper, and locking mechanism are integrated into the bag structure, maintaining high coiling productivity while avoiding the complexity of separate devices. The entire system can be transported as one compact unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The coiling device components are nested within the bag structure. The coil guide and stopper are positioned inside the bag, and the entire assembly can be collapsed or stored within itself when not in use. This nesting approach maintains productivity while minimizing device complexity and portability issues.
3Ease of manufacture
If a simple bag structure is used, then the device is easy to manufacture and transport, but it cannot securely hold coiled materials or organize tools
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines simple bag manufacturing with integrated securing features. The coil guide, stopper, and locking mechanism are built into the bag during manufacturing, maintaining ease of production while providing reliable material securing. The locking hinge and clamp mechanisms are straightforward designs that don't complicate the manufacturing process significantly.
4Adaptability or versatility
If additional tools and features are added to the bag, then versatility increases, but the weight and bulk increase
Solution Approach 1:
The device achieves versatility through multi-functional design rather than adding separate components. The bag can store various tools while the coil guide accommodates different rope types and diameters. This universal design provides adaptability without proportionally increasing weight, as the same structural elements serve multiple purposes.
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AI summary
A bag on which a coiler may attach. A coiling device that allows for attachments to be affixed to it, whether or not the coiler is attached to a bag. Attachments comprising a brush clip comprising a quickdraw setter/remover, brush, and other useful items.