Cylindrical Insert Storage Device for Outdoor Gear
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for aftermarket devices that can store cannabis conveniently within the structure of outdoor gear and equipment such as bicycle, motorcycle, and ski poles, which is currently unmet.
Innovation Solution
An insert storage device with a first and second end, and an elongate portion having storage compartments configured to fit within cylindrical passages, utilizing interference fits and movable caps for access, allowing for the storage of cylindrical items like pipes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If an insert storage device is inserted into a cylindrical passage of outdoor gear, then storage functionality is added to the gear, but the gear structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The storage device is designed as an insert that nests within the existing cylindrical passage of outdoor gear, adding storage functionality without requiring external attachment or major structural modifications to the gear
2Ease of operation
If the storage device is made removable for convenience, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability of storage is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The storage device incorporates a removable cap mechanism that allows dynamic access to stored items while maintaining a secure closed state during normal use, enabling both convenient access and reliable storage
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device provides a convenient and removable storage solution for cannabis and other items within outdoor gear, optimizing storage space while being adaptable to various cylindrical structures.
Implementation Method 1
the first end has a means for creating an interference fit between the insert storage device and the generally cylindrical passage
Data Source
AI summary
An insert storage device for storing items inside a generally cylindrical passage such as a handlebar or pole. The device has a first end, a second end, and an elongate portion joining the first and second ends. The elongate portion has a storage compartment configured to store a removable pipe. The first end creates an interference fit between the insert storage device and the generally cylindrical passage, and the second end has a separate storage compartment with a movable cap that provides access.