Foldable Storage Bag Lid and Valve for Bedding Compression
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional storage bags for bedding struggle with effective compression and easy access, leading to space inefficiency and retrieval difficulties.
Innovation Solution
A storage bag design incorporating a rigid foldable base, expandable and compressible lid with a zipper system, and a round eyelet grommet valve for air release, allowing for efficient compression and easy access to contents.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If traditional storage bags are used for bedding, then the bag can store bedding items, but the bag cannot effectively compress the bedding to reduce space occupation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a vacuum pump to create negative pressure within the storage bag, extracting air from the interior cavity to compress the bedding items. This pneumatic approach enables effective compression of soft goods, significantly reducing the volume occupied by the stored items while maintaining ease of operation through automated vacuum sealing.
2Ease of operation
If traditional storage bags are used for bedding, then the bag can store bedding items, but accessing contents requires fully opening the bag
Solution Approach 1:
The storage bag incorporates a segmented opening design with a first opening and a second opening positioned at different locations. This allows users to access contents through either opening, providing flexibility and ease of operation. The segmentation enables partial access to contents without requiring the entire bag to be opened, thereby maintaining space efficiency when the bag is stored or not in use.
3Volume of moving object
If the storage bag is made foldable to reduce size, then the bag becomes easier to store, but the structural integrity for compression may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The storage bag utilizes flexible yet durable material construction that allows the bag to be folded for compact storage while maintaining sufficient structural integrity during the compression process. The material is engineered to withstand the vacuum compression forces without permanent deformation, enabling the bag to collapse into a compact form factor for easy storage in closets or under beds while still providing the necessary strength for effective compression when in use.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables compact storage and easy retrieval of bedding items by reducing the bag's size through compression and maintaining accessibility without fully opening the bag.
Implementation Method 1
The plurality of housing walls 12 further comprises an round eyelet grommet valve 121 and a sealing zipper system 122. The round eyelet grommet valve 121 is designed to release air from within the sealed cavity 2.
Implementation Method 2
The housing lid 13 shuts along the top of the storage housing 1 sealing the sealed cavity 2... The storage housing 1 compresses to reduce the volume of the storage housing 1.
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AI summary
The expandable and foldable storage organizer bag offers a significant advancement over traditional storage solutions by merging structural rigidity with foldability. The expandable and foldable storage organizer bag features an innovative lid design that can both expand and compress to accommodate items like bedding. The bag incorporates a versatile multi-zipper system, allowing it to expand for easy loading and then compress for compact storage. An integrated round eyelet grommet valve efficiently releases excess air from the sealed cavity, ensuring the secure compression of bedding or other items.