Elastic Sleeve with Front Pouch and Zippered Rear Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing container coverings lack sufficient storage capacity, particularly for oversized smartphones and small personal items like coins and jewelry, and often use inelastic materials that are not durable or provide minimal storage space.
Innovation Solution
A sleeve design featuring a front pouch with an elastic collar, a rear pouch with a zipper, and side elements made of elastic material, forming an axial aperture for container insertion, with integrated grip elements and additional storage pockets for small items.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If container coverings use neoprene or elastic loops for gripping, then they provide basic container coverage and grip, but they lack sufficient storage capacity for oversized smartphones and small personal items
Solution Approach 1:
The sleeve is segmented into multiple functional zones: front pouch with elastic collar for smartphones, rear pouch with zipper for secure items, and side panels with grip elements. This segmentation allows each zone to serve specific storage purposes, increasing overall storage capacity while maintaining organized structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention adds vertical dimension to storage by creating front and rear pouches that extend along the length of the sleeve, rather than relying solely on horizontal circumferential pockets. This dimensional expansion significantly increases storage capacity for various sized items.
2Reliability
If container coverings use minimal storage pockets, then they maintain simple structure, but they cannot provide substantially enclosed storage cavity for small personal items like coins and jewelry
Solution Approach 1:
The rear pouch is separated from the front pouch and equipped with a dedicated zipper closure mechanism. This segmentation allows the rear pouch to provide substantially enclosed storage for secure items, while the front pouch maintains easy access for frequently used items like smartphones.
Solution Approach 2:
The zipper acts as an intermediary closure mechanism that provides secure enclosed storage without requiring complex locking systems. It enables reliable sealing of the rear pouch while maintaining ease of operation for the user.
3Adaptability or versatility
If container coverings use inelastic materials, then they provide durability, but they reduce adaptability to different container sizes and shapes
Solution Approach 1:
The sleeve employs different material properties in different zones: the front and rear pouches use inelastic durable materials for structure and longevity, while the side panels use elastic materials for gripping and adaptability. This local differentiation allows the sleeve to conform to various container shapes while maintaining durability in critical areas.
Solution Approach 2:
The sleeve is constructed as a composite structure combining inelastic materials (for pouches and structural elements) with elastic materials (for side panels and grip portions). This composite construction integrates the advantages of both material types, achieving both durability and adaptability simultaneously.
4Quantity of substance
If container coverings provide minimal storage space, then they maintain ease of operation, but they cannot accommodate oversized smartphones and provide enhanced storage capacity
Solution Approach 1:
The storage space is segmented into front pouch with elastic collar for quick-access items like smartphones, and rear pouch with zipper for less frequently accessed secure items. This segmentation allows large storage capacity while maintaining ease of operation through differentiated access mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The front pouch incorporates a dynamic elastic collar that can expand and contract to accommodate oversized smartphones and provide easy access. The elastic material allows the pouch to dynamically adapt to different item sizes while maintaining secure holding, enhancing both storage capacity and ease of operation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The sleeve provides enhanced storage capacity for small personal items, securely holds containers with grip elements, and allows for easy access and durability through its design, accommodating oversized smartphones and small items like coins and jewelry.
Implementation Method 1
The top edge of the front element defines a front aperture having an attached elastic collar
Implementation Method 2
The plurality of side elements comprises an elastic material
Data Source
AI summary
The present application describes a sleeve for retaining a container. The sleeve comprising: a front element, a rear element, and a plurality of side elements. The front element comprises a substantially inelastic material forming a pouch. The front element further comprises a top edge and an exterior surface. The top edge defines a front aperture, and the front element further comprises an elastic collar attached to the top edge. The rear element comprises a substantially inelastic material forming a closeable space. The rear element further comprises a zipper and an exterior surface. The zipper is configured to open and close the closeable space. The plurality of side elements comprise an elastic material.