Hinged Hygiene Storage Case With Fluid-Impermeable Pocket
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hygiene storage devices lack a fluid-impermeable pouch and the ability to maintain a perpendicular angle when opened, which complicates the discreet storage and transport of feminine hygiene products.
Innovation Solution
A hinged case design with fluid-impermeable third pocket and extendable suspension for convenient positioning, allowing the case to be opened at a perpendicular angle to create a work surface, with pockets for various hygiene products and a suspension for easy hanging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a hinged case design is used to create a work surface when opened, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The case is divided into a first portion and a second portion connected by a hinge, allowing the case to be segmented into functional zones (storage vs. work surface) while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure
Solution Approach 2:
The case serves multiple functions: it stores feminine hygiene products in closed mode and provides a work surface for changing or disposing of products when opened, eliminating the need for separate devices
2Reliability
If a fluid impermeable pouch is added to prevent fluid leakage, then reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The third pocket is specifically constructed with fluid impermeable material to contain soiled undergarments and used products, while other pockets can use simpler breathable materials appropriate for their function
Solution Approach 2:
The case combines different materials with complementary properties: fluid impermeable material for the third pocket to prevent leakage, and likely breathable or absorbent materials for other pockets to maintain hygiene
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple pockets are added to store various hygiene products, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The storage space is segmented into multiple specialized pockets (first pockets in the first portion, second pockets and third pocket in the second portion), allowing organized storage of different product types while maintaining a compact case structure
Solution Approach 2:
The case is designed to accommodate various feminine hygiene products through its multiple pockets, making it a universal storage solution that can adapt to different user needs and product types
Data Source
AI summary
A feminine hygiene storage assembly for discretely transporting feminine hygiene products includes a case that has a first portion which is hingedly coupled to a second portion. A plurality of first pockets is each of the first pockets is coupled to the first portion of the case for containing feminine hygiene products. A plurality of second pockets and a third pocket is each coupled to the second portion of the case for containing feminine hygiene products. The third pocket is comprised of a fluid impermeable material to inhibit fluids in the soiled undergarments or used feminine hygiene products from escaping the third pocket. A suspension is coupled to the case and the suspension is extendable over a support to position the case at a convenient height for the user.