Magnetic Semi-Ellipsoidal Carrying Case for Hygienic Mask Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a carrying case that can hygienically store and carry items like masks to prevent contamination by bacteria or viruses, allow easy storage and retrieval, be integrated with the mask, and enable wearing while using the mask, and provide sterilization capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A carrying case with semi-ellipsoidal or semi-polyhedral main bodies that couple via convex and concave portions, featuring magnets, cut-out grooves, guide rods with rollers, connection parts for straps, and internal sterilization mechanisms like UV LEDs, allowing assembly/disassembly and wearability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the carrying case is designed as a single integrated unit, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the case cannot be easily assembled or disassembled for storage and retrieval
Solution Approach 1:
The carrying case is divided into a first main body and a second main body that can be separately assembled and disassembled. The coupling end features convex portions and concave portions that enable easy connection and separation while maintaining structural integrity, resolving the contradiction between ease of assembly and structural complexity.
2Volume of moving object
If the carrying case is designed to be compact and small, then it is convenient to carry, but the space for storing the mask and accessories is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mask and accessories are stored within the hollow interior space of the coupling case, with the mask placed inside the first main body and accessories in the second main body. This nested arrangement maximizes storage capacity while maintaining a compact overall volume for convenient carrying.
3Reliability
If the carrying case is made with simple coupling mechanisms, then it is easy to manufacture, but the case cannot effectively prevent contamination
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling end is designed with asymmetric convex portions and corresponding concave portions that create an interference fit when assembled. This asymmetric design effectively prevents contamination by ensuring proper alignment and secure connection, while remaining relatively simple to manufacture.
4Ease of operation
If the carrying case includes integrated mask features, then mask storage and wearing is facilitated, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The carrying case is merged with mask storage functionality by integrating the mask into the hollow interior space of the coupling case. The connection parts with couplers, connection strings, and connection rings are integrated into the case structure, allowing the mask to be easily stored and worn while maintaining reasonable device complexity.
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 case effectively prevents contamination, facilitates easy mask storage and use, supports wearing, and sterilizes items within the case.
Implementation Method 1
Magnets having corresponding polarities may be embedded in peripheries of the coupling ends of the first and second main bodies
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides a carrying case including: a first main body having a semi-ellipsoidal shell shape; and a second main body having a semi-ellipsoidal shell shape corresponding to the first main body so that the second main body is coupled to the first main body to define an ellipsoid, in which a coupling end of the first main body, which is coupled to the second main body, has two or more pairs of connected convex portions and two or more pairs of connected concave portions, such that a lateral side at a major axis side has a taegeuk shape, in which a coupling end of the second main body has concave portions formed at positions corresponding to the convex portions of the first main body, and convex portions formed at positions corresponding to the concave portions of the first main body.