Debris Collection Tool Bag Clamp Sliding Lock Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing waste disposal tools often require two hands to release the bag, use proprietary bags that become expensive and soiled, and lack adjustable tension to secure various-sized bags.
Innovation Solution
A debris collection and disposal tool with a bag clamp and sliding lock assembly that secures recycled plastic bags of varying sizes with adjustable tension, allowing for a simple one-handed release of the filled bag.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a fixed bag attachment mechanism is used, then the bag is securely held, but the bag cannot be easily released with one hand
Solution Approach 1:
The bag clamp is designed to transition from a locked position (securing the bag) to an unlocked position (releasing the bag). The sliding lock mechanism allows dynamic adjustment between these states, enabling easy one-handed release while maintaining secure attachment during use.
Solution Approach 2:
The release mechanism is simplified by extracting the locking function from the clamp body and placing it in a separate sliding lock component. This allows the clamp to be released independently without affecting other parts of the device, enabling easy one-handed operation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If proprietary bags are used, then the bag fits the tool perfectly, but the cost increases and bags become soiled
Solution Approach 1:
The bag clamp is designed with adjustable tension and a universal attachment mechanism that accommodates various bag sizes and types (e.g., grocery bags, trash bags). This allows the same tool to work with multiple bag varieties, eliminating the need for proprietary bags and reducing costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp incorporates adjustable tension mechanisms that can be modified to fit different bag sizes and material properties. This parameter adjustment capability allows the tool to securely attach to various bag types without requiring custom-designed bags for each tool model.
3Adaptability or versatility
If no tension adjustment is provided, then the device is simpler, but bags of varying sizes cannot be secured
Solution Approach 1:
The tension adjustment mechanism is designed to be dynamically adjustable during use. The sliding lock component can be moved along the clamp body to adjust tension levels, allowing the same mechanism to accommodate bags of varying sizes while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Data Source
AI summary
A portable waste disposal tool uses recycled plastic merchandise bags secured to a frame by an adjustable tensioning bag clamp and sliding lock assembly, including a sliding lock and a bag clamp, the frame holding the bag in an open position to contain debris from an indoor or outdoor hard surface, a yard or other ground surface, including dirt, dust, yard waste and pet waste. The frame is attached to the lower end of an elongated extension handle wherein the waste is maintained within the plastic bag until deposited in a trash receptacle by a simple single handed release of the bag clamp.