Diaphragm Mouth Call Container With Humidity and Magnetic Positioning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional storage solutions for diaphragm mouth calls fail to provide adequate humidity control, organization, portability, and protection, leading to premature deterioration, damage, and health risks due to exposure to varying moisture levels and environmental factors.

Innovation Solution

A container with integrated moisture control, adjustable positioning, and magnetic securing system, featuring replaceable moisture pads, adjustable airflow vents, and antimicrobial properties, designed to maintain optimal humidity levels and secure calls during transport.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional plastic containers are used for storing diaphragm mouth calls, then the container is simple and inexpensive, but the calls deteriorate prematurely due to inadequate humidity control

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecall preservationVSAvoidcontainer structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The container is divided into separate functional components: a moisture control system with replaceable moisture pads, an adjustable positioning system with independent platforms, and airflow control vents. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally while maintaining overall system reliability for call preservation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The moisture pads are pre-treated with hygroscopic materials to actively absorb or release moisture as needed. The positioning system is pre-configured with adjustable platforms that can be set before storing calls, ensuring optimal humidity exposure and physical support are established in advance to prevent deterioration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If fixed positioning is used in conventional containers, then the container structure is simple, but calls become tangled or damaged through contact

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecall protectionVSAvoidpositioning system
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The positioning system features adjustable platforms that can be moved to different heights and positions within the container. This dynamic configuration allows each call to be positioned individually to prevent contact and tangling, while the magnetic securing mechanism adapts to hold calls securely in various orientations, thereby protecting calls without requiring a complex fixed structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Reliability

If no humidity control is provided, then the container is simple and inexpensive, but membranes crack and lose elasticity in dry conditions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemembrane integrityVSAvoidmoisture control system
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The moisture pads contain hygroscopic materials that automatically regulate humidity levels by absorbing excess moisture when humidity is high or releasing moisture when the environment is dry. This self-regulating mechanism maintains optimal humidity for membrane integrity without requiring external power sources or complex control systems, resolving the contradiction between reliability and device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

4Reliability

If excessive moisture is allowed, then the container structure is simple, but mold and bacterial growth occurs on calls

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecall safetyVSAvoidmoisture regulation system
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The moisture pads continuously monitor and respond to humidity levels within the container through their hygroscopic properties, automatically adjusting moisture absorption or release to maintain optimal humidity. This feedback mechanism prevents both excessive dryness and excessive moisture, thereby preventing mold and bacterial growth while maintaining a relatively simple container structure without electronic sensors or complex controls.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

5Reliability

If conventional containers are used, then the container is lightweight and portable, but calls are exposed to environmental elements during transport

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecall protection during transportVSAvoidcontainer features
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The container integrates multiple protective functions into a single unit: the airtight seal protects against environmental elements, the moisture control system maintains optimal humidity, and the adjustable positioning system secures calls during transport. This merging of functions provides comprehensive protection while maintaining portability, as all features are integrated into one compact container rather than requiring multiple separate systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

6Reliability

If multiple calls are stored together without organization, then the container space is maximized, but calls become tangled and damaged

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecall organizationVSAvoidorganizational features
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The container includes adjustable platforms that can be positioned at different levels to create separate zones for organizing multiple calls. Each call can be placed on its own platform or in designated compartments, preventing tangling and damage while maximizing space utilization. This segmented organizational structure maintains reliability for call protection without requiring overly complex fixed compartments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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 container effectively preserves diaphragm mouth calls by regulating humidity, preventing mold and bacterial growth, and ensuring calls remain functional and safe for use, while being portable and organized for easy access.

Implementation Method 1

The magnetic securing system may comprise a magnetic plate configured to secure the diaphragm mouth calls in position.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic attraction: Magnetism

Implementation Method 2

The moisture control system may comprise a moisture-retaining component and a plurality of adjustable airflow vents.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMoisture retention: Absorption (physical)

Data Source

PatentUS20250388382A1Diaphragm mouth call storage container with humidity control and adjustable positioning system
Publication Date: 2025.12.25 SALK RIVER OUTDOORS LLC
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AI summary

A container for storing diaphragm mouth calls may include a body having an internal cavity configured to enclose one or more diaphragm mouth calls. A moisture control system may be integrated within the body, the moisture control system may comprise a moisture-retaining component and a plurality of adjustable airflow vents. A magnetic securing system may be within the body, the magnetic securing system may comprise a magnetic plate configured to secure the diaphragm mouth calls in position. The moisture-retaining component may comprise a replaceable moisture pad impregnated with antimicrobial agents to prevent growth of mold and bacteria. The magnetic plate may comprise multiple magnetic zones of varying magnetic strengths, configured to accommodate diaphragm mouth calls of different sizes and weights. The adjustable airflow vents may be operable from the exterior of the container and may include filters to prevent ingress of dust and particulate matter.