Handbag Holder with Nested Hook Elements to Reduce Snagging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional bag holders often get caught inside handbags or engage with other objects, making them difficult to remove and potentially causing damage, and they can be cumbersome when carried, either inside or attached outside.
Innovation Solution
The bag holder features two hook elements with arc-shaped contact surfaces of opposite curvatures that interlock to form a compact, 'yin-yang' design, equipped with a magnet arrangement and articulated connection allowing pivoting and twisting, which reduces interference with other objects and enhances usability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the bag holder is carried inside the handbag, then it is readily available for use, but it risks getting caught inside the handbag or engaging with other objects, making it difficult to remove and potentially causing damage
Solution Approach 1:
The two hook elements are designed to nest within each other when not in use, with the second hook element fitting inside the first hook element. This nesting configuration minimizes the overall volume of the bag holder, reducing the risk of it getting caught on objects inside the handbag while maintaining easy accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The contact surfaces of the hook elements are designed with arc-shaped curvatures that complement each other, creating a rounded, smooth profile. This curved design eliminates sharp edges and protrusions that could catch on fabric or other objects, allowing the bag holder to slide smoothly in and out of the handbag.
2Ease of operation
If the bag holder is attached to the outside of the handbag, then it is visible and accessible, but it may be cumbersome and interfere with other objects
Solution Approach 1:
When not attached to the handbag, the second hook element nests inside the first hook element, creating a compact, space-efficient configuration that does not interfere with other objects or add unnecessary bulk when carried separately.
Solution Approach 2:
The two hook elements are combined into a single integrated unit with an articulated connection, allowing them to function together as one compact component rather than two separate pieces, reducing overall complexity and ease of carrying.
3Shape
If the two hook elements are designed to fold together tightly, then the overall shape becomes compact and attractive, but the contact surfaces must be precisely shaped to ensure good engagement
Solution Approach 1:
The contact surfaces are designed as complementary arc-shaped surfaces with opposite curvatures. This curved geometry is inherently more tolerant of manufacturing variations than flat or angular surfaces, as small deviations in curvature do not significantly affect the ability of the surfaces to mate and engage properly.
Solution Approach 2:
The two hook elements feature asymmetric contact surfaces with opposite curvatures - one convex and one concave. This asymmetric design creates a natural interlocking mechanism that ensures proper alignment and engagement without requiring extremely tight manufacturing tolerances.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The compact, magnetically held design minimizes the risk of the bag holder getting caught and allows easy attachment and removal, providing a practical and aesthetically pleasing solution for carrying handbags while preventing damage.
Implementation Method 1
at least one hook element has a magnet arrangement which generates a holding force between the hook elements when the hook elements are in abutting condition
Data Source
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AI summary
A bag holder, in particular a handbag holder (1), is described, comprising a first hook element (2) and a second hook element (3), wherein the first hook element (2) and the second hook element (3) are connected to each other via a hinge connection (12-14). The aim is to provide a bag holder that is practical to use. For this purpose, the first hook element (2) is designed to have a first contact surface (4) that is complementary to a second contact surface (5) on the second hook element (3), and the hinge connection (12-14) allows the first contact surface (4) to be placed against the second contact surface (5).