Flexible Chamber Holding Device for Upright Article Stabilization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing holding devices fail to securely position cylindrical and other shaped articles in an upright or vertical position, leading to potential damage, contamination, and operational issues such as clogging or leaking.

Innovation Solution

A modular holding device assembly with an adjustable chamber and stabilizing base, featuring a longitudinal channel or slit that allows expansion to accommodate articles of varying sizes and shapes, ensuring secure upright positioning.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If articles are placed on their sides when not in use, then storage is simple, but articles may fall, roll, leak, clog, or break

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage simplicityVSAvoidarticle protection

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The holding device inverts the conventional storage orientation by holding articles upright rather than on their sides. The chamber is configured to receive and hold the article in an inverted or upside-down position, preventing leakage and contamination while maintaining storage simplicity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

2Ease of manufacture

If a fixed-size holding device is used, then manufacturing is simple, but it cannot accommodate articles of varying sizes and shapes

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice simplicityVSAvoidarticle size accommodation

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The holding device incorporates a flexible chamber with an expandable opening that can dynamically adjust its size and shape. The opening can expand to accommodate articles of varying dimensions and contract when articles are removed, providing versatility while maintaining a simple manufactured structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The chamber is formed from flexible material that allows the opening to expand and contract. This flexible shell structure enables the device to adapt to different article sizes and shapes without requiring complex mechanical adjustment mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

3Adaptability or versatility

If articles are held in various orientations, then versatility is improved, but stability and secure positioning are compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveholding orientation flexibilityVSAvoidupright position stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The holding device provides different local qualities within the chamber: the bottom surface is configured to contact and stabilize the article in an upright position, while the flexible walls provide adaptability. The base provides localized stability while the upper chamber provides versatility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS12320137B2Holding device for articles and method of constructing a holding device assembly

Publication Date: 2025.06.03 VELASCO KIRSTEN ANN

AI summary

The present disclosure relates to an improved holding device for receiving and holding a variety of articles upright or vertically. The present holding device includes a flexible chamber configured for receiving articles of various shapes and sizes and securing the articles in the upright position. The stabilizing base can be any shape or design, and accommodates various decorations, logos and brands for display. The present disclosure further relates to an improved holding device assembly.