Collapsible Bag Frame With Perpendicular Notch
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing holding assemblies lack a design that includes a first frame defining an opening and a second frame attachable to a structure, allowing a bag to be inserted and its upper segment to be stretchable around and attachable to the first frame, which is not found in prior art solutions.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible bag holding frame assembly comprising a first frame with an opening and a second frame that is attached perpendicularly, featuring a notch for attaching to structural elements, enabling removable attachment to surfaces and accommodating bags for secure holding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a holding assembly uses a simple frame structure, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ability to securely attach bags to various structures is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The holding assembly is divided into two distinct frames: a first frame that defines an opening for bag insertion and a second frame with a notch for structural attachment. This segmentation allows each frame to specialize in its function while maintaining overall simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The second frame's notch configuration enables the holding assembly to attach to various structural elements (doors, walls, fences) universally, while the first frame universally accommodates different bag sizes through its opening design
2Adaptability or versatility
If the holding assembly is designed to be attachable to various structural elements, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases due to the notch mechanism
Solution Approach 1:
The notch in the second frame is designed with universal compatibility to fit various structural elements (door frames, wall edges, fence posts) without requiring different attachment mechanisms, achieving versatility through a single simple design
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of designing complex adjustable mechanisms to fit different structures, the invention inverts the approach by creating a fixed notch geometry that passively adapts to various structural elements through its simple geometric complementarity
3Ease of operation
If the bag upper segment is made stretchable to attach around the first frame, then the ease of operation is improved, but the bag material strength may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The bag's upper segment is designed with dynamic stretchability, allowing it to expand and contract as needed for attachment and removal, while the elastic properties enable it to return to its original state without permanent deformation or strength loss
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AI summary
A collapsible bag holding frame assembly for holding a trash bag includes a first frame and a second frame. The first frame defines an opening. The second frame is attached to the first frame so that a first piece of the second frame is substantially perpendicular to the first frame. A second piece of the second frame extends from proximate to an upper end of the first piece and opposingly to the first frame. The second piece and the first piece define a notch into which an element of a structure is insertable to removably attached to the structure. The first frame is positioned above a surface from which the structure extends. A bag is insertable in the opening so that an upper segment of the bag is stretchable around and attachable to the first frame.