Composite Vessel Handle With Curved Reinforcement Flanges
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vessels lack a sturdy and versatile handle configuration that allows for easy carrying and handling, especially in painting applications, where they are often used to transport liquids and tools.
Innovation Solution
A vessel design featuring a bracket with a bail and grip that forms a composite handle, allowing for multiple carrying and supporting options, including use with a ladder or user's hand, and incorporating features like a magnet for tool retention and angled walls for easy access and storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a traditional handle is provided on the vessel, then the vessel can be carried, but the handle is not sturdy enough for heavy-duty applications and lacks versatility
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the bracket and bail into a composite handle structure where the bail is pivotally connected to the bracket, creating a unified assembly that integrates multiple support functions into a single sturdy handle system
Solution Approach 2:
The composite handle structure serves multiple functions: it provides a sturdy carrying handle, can be positioned in different configurations via the pivotal connection, and offers both the bracket arm and bail as potential gripping points, making it versatile for various handling needs
2Adaptability or versatility
If a simple handle is used, then the vessel structure remains simple, but the vessel lacks versatile carrying options and stability
Solution Approach 1:
The bail is pivotally connected to the bracket, allowing it to rotate and be positioned in different configurations. This dynamic element enables the handle to adapt to various carrying preferences and provides multiple stable positions for different handling scenarios
Solution Approach 2:
The handle is divided into distinct components (bracket with arm, bail, and grip) that are connected but can move independently. This segmentation allows each component to contribute differently to the handling function while maintaining overall structural integrity
3Ease of operation
If the vessel is designed for easy carrying, then portability is improved, but the handle may not provide sufficient support for heavy loads
Solution Approach 1:
The composite handle creates a two-dimensional gripping surface by combining the horizontal bracket arm with the vertical bail structure. This allows the user's hand to wrap around both components, distributing the load across multiple contact points and increasing support capacity without compromising ease of carrying
Data Source
AI summary
A vessel includes a container, a bracket, and a brace. The container has a cavity. The bracket extends from the container and includes an arm spaced from the container. The arm has opposed first and second ends, and the arm is connected to the container only at its first end. The brace connects the first end of the arm and the container. A first plurality of structural reinforcement flanges extend along the container between the brace and the second end of the arm. The first plurality of structural reinforcement flanges have curved exterior surfaces.