Foldable Garbage Bag Holder with Pivoting Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional garbage bags lack a stable and portable solution for containing waste, often leading to spills and ripping when used without a garbage can, especially in outdoor settings like camping or events.
Innovation Solution
A foldable garbage bag holder with pivoting support members and a base member that can be easily deployed and supports substantial weight, providing a reinforced structure to prevent spills and ripping.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a traditional garbage can is used, then the garbage bag is supported stably, but the device becomes bulky and consumes significant space
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by designing a foldable support structure that can transition between extended and retracted states. The support members are configured to extend outward to provide stable support for the garbage bag during use, then fold inward against the container walls to minimize space when not in use. This dynamic transformation allows the same structure to fulfill both stability and compactness requirements.
2Device complexity
If a garbage bag is placed on the ground or surface, then no additional structure is needed, but the garbage bag is prone to ripping and spilling
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the intermediary principle by introducing a foldable support structure as a mediator between the container and the garbage bag. This support structure distributes the weight and stress of the garbage bag across multiple points (bottom support members and side support members) rather than concentrating it at a single location, thereby preventing the garbage bag from ripping or spilling while maintaining relative structural simplicity.
3Ease of operation
If a garbage bag is secured from a structure to hang open, then the bag remains open, but the garbage bag may fall and spill garbage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by designing a support structure with movable, foldable members that can be deployed to support the garbage bag in an open position. The bottom support members extend outward to provide a stable base, while the side support members can be adjusted to maintain the bag's open state. This dynamic configuration ensures the bag remains securely positioned without requiring complex fastening mechanisms.
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AI summary
A garbage bag holder can be used in place of a traditional garbage can. The garbage bag holder can have a foldable design that facilitates its transport and enables it to be easily deployed in virtually any location. At the same time, the foldable design provides a reinforced structure that allows the garbage bag holder to support a substantial amount of weight.