Removable Receptacle Securing Elements for Concealed Bag Retention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing garbage bags in containers are either visible, prone to slippage, or require unsightly securing methods, leading to undesirable situations like partial emptying or unsightly containers.
Innovation Solution
A receptacle system with integrated securing elements, such as adhesive strips or magnetic fasteners, that adhere to the container interior, concealing the bag and preventing slippage, compatible with various container shapes and sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the bag is extended over the exterior of the container, then the bag can be secured to the container, but the bag becomes visible and unsightly
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of extending the bag outward to secure it, the invention inverts the approach by securing the bag inward against the interior surface of the container. The securing element is attached to the bag and engages with the container's interior wall, keeping the bag concealed while maintaining retention.
2Reliability
If the bag is secured using hooks, handles, or levers, then the bag can be retained in the container, but the securing features become visible and unsightly
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the visible securing features from the exterior view by placing the engagement mechanism inside the container. The securing element on the bag engages with a corresponding feature on the container's interior surface, removing the visual complexity from the exterior while maintaining retention functionality.
3Shape
If adhesive material is applied to secure the bag, then the bag can be concealed and retained, but the adhesive may not provide sufficient holding force
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges two retention mechanisms: adhesive material and a mechanical interlocking system. The securing element on the bag engages with a corresponding feature on the container interior, working together with the adhesive to provide both concealment and strong holding force.
Solution Approach 2:
The solution combines different material properties - the adhesive material provides initial bonding and the mechanical interlocking feature provides structural strength. This composite approach ensures both concealment and sufficient holding force for retaining the bag.
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
The system provides concealed waste bags, prevents slippage, and enhances user convenience through integrated or detachable fasteners, ensuring stable and aesthetically pleasing disposal.
Implementation Method 1
The securing element includes an adhesive material that selectively adheres to an interior wall of a container, thereby retaining the bag in place
Data Source
AI summary
A selectively removable receptacle with securing elements for engaging a container is provided. The selectively removable receptacle may be configured as a bag for use in various containers, such as, but not limited to, trash and/or recycling containers. The receptacle or bag may include one or more securing elements, such as adhesives, that secure the bag to the inside of the container while concealing the presence of the bag when viewing the container from the outside. The adhesive elements prevent the bag from falling or sliding down into the container either by gravity or when items are placed inside the bag that is positioned inside the container.