Support device for a purse or other personal item
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for supporting personal items like purses do not adequately address the issue of contamination from bio-matter and debris, as they often require a convenient surface for hanging, which may not be available, and can stress the purse material, reducing its lifespan.
Innovation Solution
A foldable support device with a rectilinear frame, foldable legs, and wings that can be rotated into extended positions to create a stable and clean support surface, allowing for secure placement of personal items while minimizing contact with potentially contaminated surfaces and reducing stress on the item.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a hoop is used to hang a purse from furniture, then the purse can be supported, but the device only works with purses having shoulder straps and overly stresses the purse material
Solution Approach 1:
The support device uses an adjustable strap as an intermediary element that connects the purse to the support structure. This strap can be configured to work with different purse types (handled purses, shoulder strap purses, etc.) without requiring the purse itself to have specific features. The strap acts as a mediator between the diverse purse designs and the uniform support mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The support device incorporates adjustable parameters including strap length, strap width, and connection point positions. These adjustable parameters allow the device to adapt to different purse sizes, shapes, and types. The ability to change these parameters enables compatibility with various purse designs while maintaining proper support and distribution of stress.
2Strength
If a hoop is used to hang a purse, then support is provided, but it overly stresses the purse material reducing its lifespan
Solution Approach 1:
The support device uses adjustable strap width as a key parameter to distribute stress. Wider straps can be used for heavier purses to reduce pressure per unit area, while the adjustable connection points allow optimization of the stress distribution pattern. This parameter adjustment capability enables strong support while minimizing stress concentration that would damage the purse material.
Solution Approach 2:
The support device incorporates padded contact surfaces and flexible strap materials that cushion the purse before stress is applied. The padding between the strap and purse material prevents direct concentrated stress on delicate surfaces, and the flexible materials absorb and distribute forces evenly, protecting the purse structure from damage over time.
3Volume of moving object
If the support device is made foldable for compact storage, then portability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support device is divided into separable components including the main support structure, adjustable straps, and connection elements. This segmentation allows each component to be independently simplified and enables the overall structure to fold into a compact form. The modular design reduces the complexity of the folding mechanism while achieving compact storage.
Solution Approach 2:
The foldable support device uses a nesting configuration where components are designed to fit within or alongside each other when folded. The straps can be wrapped around or nested within the support frame, and smaller elements are positioned within the structure of larger elements, achieving compact storage without requiring complex external packaging or housing.
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AI summary
A foldable support device for a purse or other personal item is described. The foldable support device is easily transportable when folded, and can be unfolded into a stable, secure and clean support for placing personal items. The support device includes a support structure, from which transverse wings and longitudinal wings can be unfolded in order to provide a supporting structure to the personal item. In addition, the support device includes outwardly unfoldable leg members configured to support the wings at a certain distance from the ground. The support device can include a magnetic latch to prevent legs from unfolding. The wings and/or legs can be adjustable in length and/or width.