Modular Elevated Hose Hanger With Interlocking Ground Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional hose hangers rely on vertical surfaces for support, which may not be desirable in all locations, are difficult to repair or modify, and require significant shipping space due to permanent assembly, necessitating a modular and easily assembled system with interchangeable components.
Innovation Solution
A modular elevated hose hanger system featuring a vertical support member with ground-penetrating spikes for stability, a cylindrical segment with interlocking features, and a removable face plate for aesthetic and structural customization, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly without requiring excessive tools or strength.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If the hose hanger is permanently assembled (welded or otherwise permanently secured together), then the structural integrity and strength are improved, but the ease of repair and adaptability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The hose hanger is divided into separate modular components including a vertical support member, a cylindrical segment, and a face plate that can be assembled and disassembled. The interlocking features provide structural integrity when assembled while allowing easy separation for repair or reconfiguration, eliminating the need for permanent welding or securing methods.
Solution Approach 2:
The hose hanger transitions from a static permanently assembled structure to a dynamic modular system that can be easily assembled, disassembled, reconfigured, and repaired. The interlocking features enable the structure to be dynamically adjusted and repositioned while maintaining strength during use.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the hose hanger is permanently assembled, then the structural stability is improved, but the adaptability and ease of modification deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The hose hanger is segmented into modular components with interlocking features that provide structural stability when assembled. The modular design allows individual components to be replaced or reconfigured for different applications, enabling adaptability while maintaining stability during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular components are designed with standardized interlocking features that can be used in various configurations and applications. The face plate can be replaced to change appearance or function, and the cylindrical segment can be repositioned, providing universal adaptability across different use cases while maintaining structural stability.
3Ease of operation
If the hose hanger is permanently assembled in an elevated position, then the functionality is improved, but the shipping space required increases
Solution Approach 1:
The hose hanger is segmented into separate components that can be nested or packed together in a compact manner for shipping. The vertical support member, cylindrical segment, and face plate can be disassembled and stored in minimal space, reducing shipping volume while maintaining full functionality when assembled in the elevated position for use.
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AI summary
The invention involves a modular elevated hose hanger system. The system includes a vertical support member suitable for insertion into a ground surface for elevating the hose hanger and preventing unwanted rotation of the hose hanger about the vertical axis of the vertical support member. The hose hanger is constructed of a cylindrical segment having features for interlocking with the vertical support member. A modular face plate cooperates with the cylindrical segment to provide structural support to the cylindrical segment while being easily removable and replaceable.