Collapsible Umbrella Holder Cone with Removable Water Compartment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional umbrella cases are not collapsible and cannot be mounted inside vehicles, failing to protect the interior from water damage caused by wet umbrellas.

Innovation Solution

A collapsible, cone-shaped umbrella holder with a removable water storage compartment and a pivot attachment for easy installation and removal within a vehicle, featuring a waterproof and wicking material to manage moisture.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional umbrella cases are used, then umbrellas can be stored, but the cases cannot be mounted inside vehicles and cannot protect the interior from water damage

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting capability inside vehicleVSAvoidwater damage to interior

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The umbrella holder is divided into a conical holder body and a separate removable compartment for water collection. This segmentation allows the holder to be mounted inside the vehicle while the removable compartment can be detached for water disposal, providing both mounting capability and protection from water damage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The removable compartment acts as an intermediary between the umbrella and the vehicle interior. It captures water from the umbrella and can be detached and emptied, preventing water from reaching the vehicle interior while maintaining the holder's mounted position.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If conventional umbrella cases are used, then umbrellas can be stored, but the cases are not collapsible and difficult to store when not in use

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovecollapsibilityVSAvoidstorage space when not in use

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The holder is designed as a collapsible structure that can be expanded when needed for use and collapsed when not in use. This dynamic design allows the holder to provide full functionality during use while occupying minimal storage space when folded, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and storage volume.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Ease of operation

If conventional umbrella cases are used, then umbrellas can be stored, but they are not designed for use from outside the vehicle

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccessibility from outside vehicleVSAvoidmounting structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The holder is mounted in a vertical orientation extending from the vehicle interior toward the exterior, allowing users to insert and remove umbrellas from outside the vehicle. This dimensional arrangement provides external accessibility while maintaining a simple mounting structure that attaches to the vehicle's interior surface.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Effectively protects the vehicle interior from water damage by allowing easy insertion and removal of umbrellas while keeping the interior dry, with a detachable compartment for water disposal.

Implementation Method 1

An inner surface of the holder may be formed with a wicking material configured to wick moisture away from an umbrella disposed therein

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectCapillary action: Capillary Action

Implementation Method 2

The holder may further include an absorbent material disposed within the holder configured to retain moisture therein

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAbsorption: Absorption (physical)

Data Source

PatentUS20210362657A1Collapsible wet umbrella holder cone

Publication Date: 2021.11.25 ARADOM YOSEIF G

AI summary

A collapsible umbrella holder configured to capture and dispose water from an umbrella stored therein includes a conical shaped holder, the holder having an open first end to receive an umbrella and an opposing second end; and a removable compartment configured to capture water from the umbrella, the removable compartment detachably coupled to the second end of the conical shaped holder.