Hose Storage Container UV Protection Coupler
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water hose storage solutions fail to adequately protect hoses from UV degradation and environmental exposure, leading to premature wear and tear, and often require cumbersome handling and reeling mechanisms that strain plastic components.
Innovation Solution
A hose storage container with a stainless-steel coupler for protecting the exposed hose portion and a built-in fluid conduit for easy water connection, secured by suction cups, provides comprehensive protection against UV light and environmental elements while allowing for efficient hose management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a traditional hose storage container with openings is used, then the hose can be stored inside for protection, but the exposed portion outside the container remains vulnerable to UV degradation and environmental damage
Solution Approach 1:
The container opening and the protective coupler are merged into a single integrated stainless steel coupler structure. The coupler serves dual functions: it acts as the container opening and simultaneously provides UV protection for the hose connection area, eliminating the vulnerability of exposed hose portions while maintaining storage functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses stainless steel for the coupler instead of traditional plastic materials. Stainless steel provides superior resistance to UV degradation and environmental corrosion, ensuring the protective structure itself remains durable under outdoor conditions while protecting the hose from harmful factors.
2Ease of operation
If a reel mechanism is used in hose caddies for transportation, then hose reeling becomes easier, but the strain on plastic components causes premature failure
Solution Approach 1:
The invention removes the complex reel mechanism entirely from the storage container. Instead of using a reel system that requires cranking and places strain on plastic components, the hose is simply stored coiled within the container and can be pulled out as needed, eliminating the mechanical stress points that lead to failure while maintaining ease of operation.
3Ease of operation
If the entire hose is left exposed for easy access, then hose usability is improved, but UV light and environmental elements cause rapid degradation
Solution Approach 1:
The invention applies differential protection: the hose is fully enclosed within the container for maximum UV and environmental protection, while the stainless steel coupler provides a localized access point that maintains durability. The hose can be pulled out from the container opening as needed, ensuring accessibility while minimizing exposure time to environmental factors.
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 solution significantly extends hose longevity by shielding the entire hose from UV light and environmental damage, while facilitating easy hose extension and use, reducing strain on plastic components and improving handling efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
Suction cups can secure the device to a surface
Data Source
AI summary
A hose storage container designed to reduce exposure of the stored hose to UV light. The container includes an enclosure unit with a removable lid, a fastening line, and a conduit. The conduit passes through the sidewall of the enclosure and is comprised two threaded points, one on each end of the conduit, and the connection between them. The conduit is constructed of a UV resistant material and serves to increase protection of the hose from UV light and other elements.