Modular Laundry Supply Container for Secure Multi-Item Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
The challenge of efficiently transporting and managing laundry supplies, particularly for users of communal laundry facilities, is exacerbated by the need to carry multiple items like detergents, fabric softeners, and coins, which is cumbersome, physically demanding, and poses risks of spillage and loss.
Innovation Solution
A multi-configuration apparatus with modular components, including chambers for detergents and fabric softeners, designed for secure and compact transport, featuring threaded engagements for hermetic seals and adaptable configurations to fit user needs, made from materials like Tritan for durability and transparency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If conventional methods are used to carry laundry supplies, then users can transport detergent and other items, but the containers are bulky and heavy, making transport difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The laundry supply system is divided into multiple detachable components including a top component with handle, a first component with first chamber, a second component with second chamber, and a third component with third chamber. Each component can be separated and reconfigured, allowing users to carry only necessary components and reducing overall weight during transport.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular components are designed to nest within each other when detached, with smaller chambers fitting inside larger ones. This nesting capability reduces the volume and weight of materials needed for each individual component while maintaining storage capacity when assembled.
2Reliability
If conventional detergent bottles are used, then users can store laundry supplies, but the risk of spillage is high during transport
Solution Approach 1:
Each chamber is combined with its corresponding lid to form a sealed unit. The top component seals the first chamber, the first lid seals the second chamber, and the second lid seals the third chamber, creating multiple hermetic seals that prevent spillage during transport.
Solution Approach 2:
Threaded engagement mechanisms serve as intermediaries between chambers and lids, providing secure mechanical connection. The threads create a reliable interface that maintains sealing pressure without requiring complex locking mechanisms.
3Reliability
If coins are carried in pockets or bags, then users can access laundry machine coins, but the security is poor and risk of loss or theft is high
Solution Approach 1:
The third chamber is specifically designed to store coins, combining the storage function with the overall laundry supply container. This integration ensures coins are secured within the hermetic seal of the apparatus rather than carried separately in pockets or bags.
4Adaptability or versatility
If fixed-configuration containers are used, then manufacturing is simpler, but the apparatus cannot accommodate different laundry needs
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus transitions from a fixed configuration to a dynamic, reconfigurable system. The detachable components with standardized threaded interfaces allow users to assemble different configurations based on specific laundry needs, such as attaching different chambers to the top component or using chambers independently.
Solution Approach 2:
Each chamber and lid combination is designed with universal threaded interfaces that can connect to multiple configurations. The top component can accept different chamber arrangements, and chambers can be used individually or in combination, providing multi-functionality across various laundry scenarios.
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AI summary
The present invention generally relates to a multi-configurational, compact apparatus for simplifying the transport and organization of laundry essentials. Addressing the challenges faced in communal laundry settings, the present invention offers a solution for carrying cumbersome items like detergent bottles and managing smaller, multiple laundry essentials, such as coins.