Dynamic Flap Container With Expandable Pockets

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional storage containers lack dynamic capacity and flexibility in accommodating multiple objects without interference between pockets, and often lack customizable and secure closure mechanisms.

Innovation Solution

A storage container design featuring a primary carrier with expandable and contractible pockets, coupled with a carrier flap and secondary flap, allowing for multiple attachment points and adjustable pocket configurations, including translucent and elastic options, to enhance storage capacity and security.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional storage containers use fixed pockets, then manufacturing is simple, but storage capacity and flexibility are limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage capacityVSAvoidpocket configuration

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic pockets that can expand and contract based on storage needs. The pockets transition from fixed to variable size through elastic materials and flexible connections, allowing the storage container to adapt to different object sizes and quantities without increasing structural complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The storage container is divided into multiple independent pockets that can function separately or combine together. Each pocket operates independently but can merge with adjacent pockets to create larger storage spaces, providing flexibility while maintaining simple individual pocket structures

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple pockets are placed close together, then storage density increases, but interference between pockets occurs

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage densityVSAvoidpocket independence

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses flexible membranes and elastic walls to separate pockets. These thin flexible barriers allow pockets to be placed close together while maintaining independence, as the flexible material deforms to accommodate adjacent pocket movements without creating interference or compromising structural integrity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

3Reliability

If conventional containers use simple closure mechanisms, then ease of operation is high, but security and retention are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveclosure securityVSAvoidclosure mechanism

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple closure mechanisms (zippers, magnets, elastic tension) into an integrated flap system. The flap incorporates both a zipper for secure closure and magnetic elements for automatic alignment and holding, providing high security while maintaining ease of operation through coordinated action of these merged mechanisms

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Ease of operation

If opaque materials are used for pockets, then privacy is provided, but visibility of contents is lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontent visibilityVSAvoidprivacy exposure

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs translucent materials that change their optical properties based on lighting conditions and viewing angles. The pocket material allows visibility when needed (providing content identification) while maintaining privacy in normal use conditions, effectively adjusting the transparency parameter to balance both requirements

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20250009097A1Multivarious dynamic flap container

Publication Date: 2025.01.09 LOCKWOOD LERIN

AI summary

An exemplary storage container may comprise a carrier containing at least one wall bounded by a floor and an attachment rim, wherein at least one pocket is disposed within the at least one wall. An exemplary storage container may further comprise a carrier flap coupled to the carrier and comprising an attachment rim configured to couple to the attachment rim of the carrier and a carrier pocket dispose on the carrier flap.