Foldable Hose Support Assembly for Stable Drainage on Uneven Ground
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hose support devices are unstable, difficult to set up, flimsy, and large in size, making them ineffective for supporting hoses, especially on uneven surfaces and in limited storage spaces like recreational vehicles.
Innovation Solution
A hose support assembly comprising interconnected panels and links that adjust between extended and folded orientations, providing progressive height reduction for stable hose support and easy storage, with hinges and receptacles for enhanced stability and compactness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing hose support devices are used, then hose support function is provided, but the devices are unstable and tip over on uneven surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The support device is divided into multiple interconnected panels joined by links, creating a modular structure that can adapt to uneven surfaces while maintaining stability through distributed support points
Solution Approach 2:
The links connecting the panels are configured to allow relative movement between panels, enabling the structure to dynamically adjust to uneven terrain and prevent tipping while supporting the hose
2Ease of operation
If existing hose support devices are used, then hose support function is provided, but the devices are difficult to set up and adjust
Solution Approach 1:
The device consists of multiple panels that can be quickly assembled by connecting links, reducing setup time and effort compared to single-piece designs
Solution Approach 2:
The movable links allow the structure to be easily adjusted and reconfigured during setup to achieve the desired configuration without complex assembly steps
3Strength
If existing hose support devices are used, then hose support function is provided, but the construction is flimsy and components bend or separate
Solution Approach 1:
The structure uses multiple rigid panels connected by links, distributing structural loads across multiple components rather than relying on a single flimsy structure
Solution Approach 2:
The panels and links are designed to work together as an integrated structure, where the combination provides greater strength and stability than individual components alone
4Volume of moving object
If existing hose support devices are used, then hose support function is provided, but the devices are large in size and difficult to store
Solution Approach 1:
The panels and links are designed to nest within each other when folded, significantly reducing the storage volume of the device while maintaining full functionality when deployed
Solution Approach 2:
The movable links enable the structure to transform between an extended operational configuration and a compact folded configuration for easy storage in limited spaces
Data Source
AI summary
A hose support assembly for supporting a hose. The hose support assembly includes a series of panels that are connected together by links. The assembly is adjustable between an extended orientation to support the hose, and a folded orientation for storage when not in use. The panels are configured such that the assembly supports the hose at a decreasing height above the ground to facilitate drainage of fluids in the hose.