Cooler Handle Hooks for Off-Ground Storage and Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional coolers used in outdoor settings often get accidentally knocked over or contaminated when placed on the ground, leading to messy situations and potential contamination of the cooler's contents.
Innovation Solution
Integration of storage hooks into the cooler design, allowing the cooler to be hung from objects such as fences, chairs, or bleachers, thereby keeping it off the ground and preventing accidental tipping or contamination.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the cooler is placed on the ground for storage during outdoor activities, then it is easily accessible and stable, but it risks being accidentally knocked over and contaminated by dirt and mud
Solution Approach 1:
The cooler is equipped with hooks that enable it to be hung vertically from structures like fences or bleachers, transitioning from ground-level horizontal placement to elevated vertical suspension. This dimensional change removes the cooler from the contaminated ground environment while maintaining accessibility during outdoor activities.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the cooler is placed on the ground for storage, then it remains stable and easy to access, but the beverage jugs can be accidentally knocked over causing leakage and mess
Solution Approach 1:
By enabling the cooler to be suspended in an elevated position through its hooks, the design removes the instability risk associated with ground placement. The cooler hangs securely from structures, eliminating the possibility of being knocked over while maintaining easy accessibility during outdoor use.
3Device complexity
If conventional coolers are used without hooks, then the structure is simpler, but there is no means to hang the cooler and keep it off the ground
Solution Approach 1:
The cooler is designed with integrated hooks that serve dual purposes: they can be used for carrying the cooler by hand and for hanging it on structures like fences or bleachers. This multi-functionality adds adaptability without significantly increasing structural complexity, as the hooks are incorporated into the existing handle assembly.
Data Source
AI summary
A cooler has a body that includes a bottom and at least one wall forming a cavity therein. The cooler can also include a lid rotatably or otherwise removably coupled to the wall of the body. The cooler also includes a spout provided in the lid for obtaining liquid stored in the cavity of the cooler body. The cooler also include a handle assembly rotatably coupled to either the lid or the body. The handle assembly include at least one handle arm having a first end rotatably coupled to either the lid or the body and a second, distal end coupled to a handle. One or more hook features are coupled to, rotatably coupled to, slidably disposed within, or generally provided with or adjacent to the handle.