Foldable Bottle Holder Structure for Compact Bag Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water bottle support structures in carrying articles, such as backpacks, create an undesirable aesthetic appearance and occupy unnecessary space when not in use, and are typically limited to external use.
Innovation Solution
A foldable, deployable bottle holder with a foldable wall and sheet that can be integrated into or attached to a carrying article, featuring a zipper closure and a clip for secure attachment, allowing the holder to be compactly stored or expanded for use, with optional vented openings for liquids and condensation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a water bottle support structure is integrated into a carrying article, then the bottle can be securely held and easily accessed, but the structure occupies unnecessary space and creates undesirable aesthetic appearance when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is designed with a foldable wall that can transition between an extended configuration for holding bottles and a folded configuration for compact storage. This dynamic structure allows the holder to adapt its form factor based on usage needs, eliminating unnecessary space occupation when not in use while maintaining bottle security when deployed
Solution Approach 2:
The holder is divided into distinct functional components including a foldable wall with hinge, a closure system, and attachment mechanisms. This segmentation allows independent optimization of each component - the foldable wall provides collapsibility, the closure ensures bottle retention, and the attachment system enables flexible positioning within the carrying article
2Reliability
If a water bottle support structure is integrated into a carrying article, then the bottle can be securely held, but the structure creates undesirable aesthetic appearance when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The foldable wall transitions between extended and folded states, allowing the holder to present a clean, streamlined appearance when not in use while providing secure bottle retention when deployed. The closure system remains compact in the folded state but effectively secures bottles when the wall is extended
3Ease of operation
If a traditional external bottle holder is used, then the bottle is easily accessible, but the holder cannot be stored inside the carrying article when not needed
Solution Approach 1:
The foldable wall enables the holder to transition between compact and extended states, allowing it to be stored within the carrying article's interior space when not needed and deployed for easy bottle access when required. This dynamic capability provides both internal storage and external accessibility
Solution Approach 2:
The holder is designed to serve multiple functions: it can be positioned externally for easy access, stored internally when not needed, and provides both bottle retention and aesthetic benefits. The attachment system allows flexible positioning to accommodate different usage scenarios and carrying article configurations
Data Source
AI summary
A foldable bottle holder (10, 100, 106, 110) includes a foldable wall (12), a sheet (14), and a closure (16). The foldable wall (12) includes a first portion (20) and a second portion (22) that are connected by a hinge (24). A first portion (32) of the sheet (14) is secured to the foldable wall (12), and a second portion (34) of the sheet (14) cooperates with the first portion (20) of the foldable wall (12) to define an opening (36) of the bottle holder (10) so that the sheet (14) forms a bottom wall (38) of the bottle holder (10) connected to the second portion (22) of the foldable wall (12) and so that the foldable wall (12) and the sheet (14) together form side walls (39) of the bottle holder (10) and the opening (36). The closure (16) selectively retains the first portion (20) and the second portion (22) of the foldable wall (12) in a minimized condition of the foldable bottle holder (10) and in open state of the closure (16) allows for a user to carry a bottle (50) in the foldable holder (10).