Foldable liquid container with supporting frame
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional rigid and inflatable liquid containers are bulky, difficult to store, require extensive cleaning, and pose sanitation issues due to their size and ground-based usage, which affects storage space and user comfort.
Innovation Solution
A foldable liquid container system with a supporting frame that can be easily folded and unfolded using a single pulling operation, allowing for compact storage, easy cleaning, and elevated use without bending, featuring a switch device to transform between folded and unfolded modes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If conventional rigid container is used, then it provides sufficient space for bathing and cleaning, but it occupies large storage space and is bulky for carrying when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The container is divided into multiple detachable components including container body, supporting frame, and base plate that can be separated for compact storage. The supporting frame itself is segmented into multiple foldable sections that can be collapsed together.
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting frame is designed with foldable joints allowing it to dynamically change between an extended configuration (providing elevation and stability during use) and a collapsed configuration (minimizing storage volume).
2Stability of the object's composition
If conventional rigid container is used, then it maintains structural stability, but it is difficult to clean both inside and outside surfaces thoroughly
Solution Approach 1:
The container is segmented into detachable components (container body, supporting frame, base plate) that can be separated for cleaning. This allows each component to be accessed and cleaned individually, including hard-to-reach areas between components.
Solution Approach 2:
The container body is extracted from the supporting frame structure, allowing the container to be removed and cleaned separately. The supporting frame and base plate are also separable, enabling thorough cleaning of all surfaces without obstruction from other components.
3Volume of stationary object
If conventional inflatable container is used, then it reduces storage space, but it requires inflation time and is vulnerable to punctures and leaks
Solution Approach 1:
The container body utilizes a flexible plastic sheet material that can be folded for compact storage yet maintains sufficient durability for repeated use. The flexibility allows the container to be collapsed flat for storage while providing adequate strength when filled with water.
Solution Approach 2:
The container is designed as a detachable assembly where the flexible container body can be separated from the rigid supporting frame. This allows the flexible portion to be replaced if damaged, improving overall system reliability.
4Stability of the object's composition
If container is placed on ground for use, then it is stable, but it requires user to bend down or squat causing lumbar strain and poses sanitation risks
Solution Approach 1:
A supporting frame acts as an intermediary structure between the container body and the ground. This frame elevates the container to a comfortable height for users while distributing the load to maintain stability, eliminating the need for users to bend or squat.
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting frame introduces a vertical dimension to the container system, elevating it from ground level to an ergonomic height. This dimensional change improves user comfort while the frame's base plate maintains stability through wide ground contact.
5Volume of stationary object
If conventional container requires manual folding, then it saves storage space, but it requires multiple operation steps and time to fold and store
Solution Approach 1:
The folding operations of the supporting frame and container body are merged into a single coordinated action. When the supporting frame is collapsed, the container body automatically folds along with it, reducing the storage preparation time to a single operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The container body is designed to automatically fold when the supporting frame is collapsed. The interconnection between components allows the container to self-fold without requiring separate manual folding actions, saving time and effort.
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AI summary
A foldable liquid container includes a foldable supporting frame, a foldable container body arranged on the foldable supporting frame, and a switch device arranged on the foldable supporting frame to be operated to transform the foldable supporting frame between an unfolded mode and a folded mode in a single puling operation. The foldable container body is able to be folded with the folding of the foldable supporting frame. The foldable supporting frame is supported and secured in the unfolded mode by means of the switch device, wherein the switch device can be operated to release the engagement of the foldable supporting frame while transforming from the unfolded mode to the folded mode.