Portable Hockey Stick Clamp Bracket
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current solutions for holding and storing hockey gear are limited, particularly in terms of portability and convenience, as most devices are large and not designed for organizing or displaying hockey apparel and equipment effectively.
Innovation Solution
A clamp system comprising an adjustable square-shaped bracket to hold hockey sticks in an upright configuration, along with puck clamps to secure hockey pucks, allowing for vertical orientation and display, and accommodating additional gear like helmets, while being portable and versatile.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If large rack systems with multiple poles are used to hold hockey gear, then the storage capacity and organization capability are improved, but the portability and convenience are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The large rack system is divided into multiple independent portable clamps, each capable of holding hockey sticks and pucks separately. These segmented units can be individually transported and then assembled or distributed as needed, providing both portability and adequate storage capacity when multiple units are used together.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage system transitions from a horizontal floor-based rack structure to a vertical wall-mounted configuration. By utilizing vertical space and mounting on walls or doorways, the system maintains high storage capacity while reducing floor space requirements and improving portability through compact vertical design.
2Adaptability or versatility
If specialized hockey gear storage devices are introduced, then the organization and display capability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp assembly is designed to perform multiple functions: holding hockey sticks vertically, securing hockey pucks horizontally, and potentially accommodating other hockey equipment. This multi-functionality is achieved through a standardized clamp design that can be replicated and configured in various arrangements without increasing individual unit complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket dimensions and clamp configurations can be adjusted to accommodate different sizes and types of hockey equipment. By varying parameters such as bracket width, clamp position, and mounting hole locations, the same basic design can adapt to different organizational needs without requiring completely different device structures.
Data Source
AI summary
A clamp assembly configured for holding hockey sticks and hockey puck comprises an adjustable bracket having a generally square-shaped cross-section, the bracket being configured to hold shafts of four hockey sticks, and at least one puck clamp coupled to the adjustable bracket, the at least one puck clamp being configured to secure a hockey puck proximate to the adjustable bracket.