Compartmented Ski Carrier with Rotating Mounting Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ski carrier designs fail to efficiently store and transport various skis and ski accessories due to lack of optimized mounting assemblies and compartmented storage solutions, leading to inefficient use of space and transportation challenges.
Innovation Solution
A carrier storage device featuring a cylindrical housing with a unique rotatable mounting assembly comprising two cylindrical sprockets connected by an elongated rod, allowing for secure attachment and storage of skis and ski poles, along with two removable compartments for accessories like gloves and boots, and a vehicle mounting system for easy transportation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a traditional ski carrier design is used, then the structure is simple, but the storage efficiency and space utilization are poor
Solution Approach 1:
The ski carrier is divided into multiple functional compartments: a main cylindrical housing for skis, removable compartments for boots and accessories, and a mounting assembly with separate cylindrical members for different ski types. This segmentation allows efficient organization of various ski equipment while maintaining a compact overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements nested compartments within the main housing structure. Removable compartments for boots and accessories are positioned inside or attached to the main cylindrical housing, allowing smaller storage spaces to be nested within the larger structure, maximizing space utilization without increasing external dimensions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a rotatable mounting assembly with multiple compartments is added, then the storage versatility improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly features rotatable cylindrical members that can spin to access different ski storage positions. This dynamic element allows a single structural component to provide multiple storage orientations and access points, increasing versatility without requiring multiple separate fixed structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting assembly is designed to accommodate multiple types of ski equipment simultaneously - cross-country skis, downhill skis, and ski poles can be stored on different cylindrical members. The removable compartments also serve dual purposes for boots and accessories, making the structure universally applicable to various skiing needs.
3Quantity of substance
If multiple removable compartments are included, then the accessory storage capacity increases, but the manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The accessory storage is divided into separate removable compartments that can be manufactured independently and then assembled to the main housing. This allows for simplified manufacturing of individual components using standard molding techniques, reducing overall production complexity and cost while providing multiple storage sections.
Solution Approach 2:
The removable compartments are designed as separate extractable units from the main housing structure. This extraction approach allows each compartment to be manufactured as a simple, cost-effective component rather than integrating complex internal structures into the main housing, reducing manufacturing costs while maintaining storage capacity.
Data Source
AI summary
A ski carrier is disclosed herein. The ski carrier includes a housing having a cylindrical shape with rounded ends. The housing further includes a latch located along a center portion that opens to reveal a mounting assembly located within the housing. The mounting assembly includes two rotatable cylinders that are connected through a central rod. The cylinders include clips that receive ski poles to be mounted and stored within the housing. The housing further includes a first compartment and a second compartment that is movable to reveal additional storage for skiing accessories such as gloves, boots, and googles. Additionally, the housing may be mounted on to the top of a vehicle for easy transport.