Basket tote with caddy and removable mini caddy

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing totes do not allow for efficient single-handed carrying of multiple totes or temporary removal and reinsertion of objects without transferring them between totes, especially when a user has only one free hand.

Innovation Solution

A basket tote design featuring a caddy with a removable mini caddy that nests and connects via handles, retainers, and guide walls, enabling secure attachment and easy detachment for single-handed transport and organization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate totes are used to transport different objects, then object organization and independent movement are improved, but the number of hands required to carry them increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveobject organizationVSAvoidhands required

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies nesting by placing one tote (caddy) inside another tote (basket tote). The nested caddy has a handle that fits within the outer tote's handle, allowing both totes to be carried simultaneously using a single hand while maintaining separate compartments for different objects.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Adaptability or versatility

If objects are transferred between totes during transport, then object organization is maintained, but time and operational complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveobject organizationVSAvoidtransfer time

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

By nesting the caddy inside the basket tote with the handles fitting together, the design eliminates the need to transfer objects between separate totes. The nested structure allows both totes to be moved together as a single unit, saving time and reducing operational complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Adaptability or versatility

If totes are made separable for independent transport, then flexibility is improved, but structural complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveindependent transportVSAvoidstructure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The nested design allows the totes to be carried together when needed, while the separable nature of the nested structure enables easy removal and independent transport of either tote. The simplicity of the nesting mechanism avoids adding complex fastening or connection systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

4Adaptability or versatility

If totes are carried separately in one hand, then object organization is maintained, but carrying capacity is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveobject organizationVSAvoidcarrying capacity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The nested configuration allows both totes to be carried simultaneously in a single hand, effectively doubling the carrying capacity compared to carrying one tote at a time. The nested handles fit together to create a single integrated carrying structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Data Source

PatentUS10538362B2Basket tote with caddy and removable mini caddy

Publication Date: 2020.01.21 BRADSHAW INT

AI summary

A basket tote having both a caddy and a removable mini caddy is disclosed. The removable mini caddy attaches to the caddy with a series of guide walls and guide wall retainers that allow the removable mini caddy to be cooperatively received by the caddy. The handle of the removable mini caddy nests with the handle of the caddy while they are attached, providing the user with a single handled basket tote that is easy to transport and use while still having the convenience of an extra tote where objects can be temporarily removed and then replaced without the need for transferring the objects from one tote to another. The removable mini caddy may be easily removed and then replaced within the caddy while remaining securely in place during use and transport.