Coupled Duvet Insert Layout for Flexible Bedding Configurations

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Solution Overview

Problem

Cruise ships face challenges with limited storage space and the need for flexible bedding configurations to accommodate varying passenger demands and climates, as existing duvet solutions are not adaptable to different bed sizes or warmth requirements.

Innovation Solution

An adjustable duvet insert with multiple filler compartments and coupling mechanisms, allowing for combination with other inserts to create various configurations, such as side-by-side or stacked arrangements, to provide flexible bedding options for different bed sizes and warmth levels.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional fixed-size duvets are used, then storage space is wasted, but bedding flexibility is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebedding flexibilityVSAvoidstorage space
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSVolume of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The duvet insert is divided into multiple separate filler compartments that can be independently filled or emptied. This segmentation allows the duvet to be adjusted in size and warmth by varying the amount of filler material, enabling flexible adaptation to different bed sizes and climate conditions while optimizing storage space when compartments are emptied.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple bedding configurations are provided, then passenger comfort is improved, but storage space consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebedding configurationsVSAvoidstorage space
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSVolume of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The duvet insert incorporates adjustable filler compartments that can be dynamically filled or emptied to create different bedding configurations. This dynamic adjustment capability allows a single duvet insert to adapt to various bed sizes (twin, full, queen, king) and warmth requirements, eliminating the need to store multiple fixed-size duvets for different passenger needs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If duvet inserts are made adjustable, then climate adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveclimate adaptabilityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The duvet insert is divided into multiple separate filler compartments that can be independently filled or emptied. This segmentation allows the duvet to be adjusted in size and warmth by varying the amount of filler material, enabling flexible adaptation to different bed sizes and climate conditions while optimizing storage space when compartments are emptied.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS11771246B2Adjustable duvet insert
Publication Date: 2023.10.03 SOBEL WESTEX
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AI summary

A duvet insert includes a plurality of filler compartments for receiving filler material, a first edge including a first number of coupling mechanisms, and a second edge opposing the first edge such that the plurality of filler compartments is positioned between the first edge and the second edge. The second edge includes a second number of coupling mechanisms different than the first number. At least one of the first number of coupling mechanisms or at least one of the second number of coupling mechanisms enables the duvet insert to be coupled to another duvet insert to form a combined duvet insert.