Collapsible Container with Bags Integrated into the Lid
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Solution Overview
Problem
Construction sites and other outdoor venues lack adequate trash collection solutions and restroom facilities, leading to litter and health hazards, with existing collapsible containers being unsuitable for both functions and lacking portability and rigidity.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible container with integrated bags that can serve as both a garbage can and a portable toilet, featuring sturdy cardboard construction, adhesive connector strips for bag attachment, and customizable modular design, including features like hook and loop fasteners and NFC tags for enhanced functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If a collapsible container is designed to be portable and collapsible, then transportability is improved, but structural strength and rigidity deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The container is divided into collapsible panels that can be folded and stacked, allowing the structure to be collapsed into a compact form for transport while maintaining structural integrity when assembled. The lid is also segmented with hinged sections that can be folded flat against the container body.
Solution Approach 2:
The container utilizes flexible yet strong materials that can bend and fold without breaking, enabling the collapsible design. The thin-walled construction allows the container to be compressed and stored in a compact state while providing sufficient strength for its intended use.
2Ease of manufacture
If the container is designed for easy assembly and disassembly, then ease of manufacture is improved, but connection reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The container is constructed from separate panels and components that can be easily assembled and disassembled. The lid is divided into removable sections, and the bag support structure consists of detachable elements that simplify manufacturing and assembly operations.
Solution Approach 2:
Connection elements such as tabs, slots, and interlocking features are pre-formed during manufacturing, allowing for quick and reliable assembly without requiring complex fastening operations or specialized tools during construction or disassembly.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the container serves multiple functions (trash and restroom), then adaptability is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The container is designed to serve dual purposes as both a trash receptacle and a portable restroom. The same basic container structure accommodates different bag configurations - one orientation for trash collection and another for restroom use with appropriate bags, eliminating the need for separate containers for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The lid is designed with dynamic, adjustable features including hinged sections and removable components that can be configured differently depending on the intended function. The bag support structure can be adjusted or reconfigured to accommodate different bag types and orientations for trash versus restroom applications.
Data Source
AI summary
A collapsible container with nested bags in a removable lid of the collapsible container, comprising a base, set of walls, removable lid on top of the container, and the lid having an aperture for waste. There is a set of nested bags adhesively connected to the lid. The set of bags having a first bag followed by an adjacent g, with the bags removable through the aperture of the lid. An adhesive first connection strip circumferentially wraps the set of bags about the lid adjacent the rim, the first bag and adjacent bag each having their own first connection strip, the first connection strip having a pull tag, the pull tag configured to separate the first bag and adjacent bag from the lid. A second connection strip integrated in a vertical direction into the set of bags and the set of walls.