Integrally Hinged Fastener Container with Segmented Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fastener containers with separate lid and receptacle bases have high manufacturing costs and are not suitable for small-sized applications, as only the front section can be opened, making it inconvenient to access and store tools and fasteners.
Innovation Solution
An integrally formed fastener container with a receptacle base and lid connected by a hinge, featuring a foldable pendant, reinforcing ribs, and locking members, allowing for secure closure and easy access, with tool holders and baffles to prevent items from falling during external deformation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the lid and receptacle base are manufactured separately and assembled, then the container can be opened and closed, but the manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the lid and receptacle base into a single molded piece, eliminating separate manufacturing and assembly steps. The hinge structure is built-in during molding, allowing the lid to remain connected while functional, thus reducing manufacturing cost while preserving the open/close capability.
2Device complexity
If only the front section of the container can be opened, then the structure is simple, but the container is not suitable for small-sized applications and tool storage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the container into multiple compartments within the receptacle base, creating separate storage spaces for different items. This segmentation allows small-sized containers to efficiently organize and store various tools and fasteners, increasing versatility without significantly complicating the overall structure.
3Quantity of substance
If all items are placed in the receptacle base, then the container capacity is maximized, but commonly used tools are not easy to access
Solution Approach 1:
The receptacle base is divided into multiple compartments that can be accessed independently. This allows commonly used tools to be placed in easily accessible compartments while maximizing the overall storage capacity of the container.
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge-connected lid can be opened to different degrees, allowing dynamic access to different compartments. Users can open the lid partially to access frequently used tools without exposing all contents, improving ease of operation while maintaining full capacity.
4Ease of manufacture
If the container is made integrally, then the manufacturing cost decreases, but the lid may be perceived as missing during use
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge structure is integrated into the molded body, creating a seamless appearance while maintaining functional lid movement. The hinge is built-in during molding, so the lid appears permanently attached yet remains fully functional, addressing user perception concerns while keeping manufacturing costs low.
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AI summary
The fastener container in the present invention includes a receptacle base and a lid as main components combined together. Said receptacle base and lid are connected by a hinge. So that, the container utilizes the integrally formed receptacle base and lid, the user does not need to worry about that the lid missing during use, and the container can be made in any size and the structure of the container does not affect the use of the user. Moreover, the special structure of receptacle base and lid of this invention can effectively solve the problem that the screws or items fall from the opening on the side of the container to the outside when the locked container be extruded deformation by external force.