Paint Brush Handle With Pivoting Groove Hanger
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional paint brushes lack an integrated hanger system that allows for convenient and ergonomic storage when not in use, often leading to accidental dipping in paint or loss.
Innovation Solution
A paint brush design featuring a pivotably movable hanger assembly that can be stowed within a groove in the handle for unobtrusive storage and extended for hanging on objects, utilizing a hanger with a connection loop and pivot mechanism for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional paint brush design is used without an integrated hanger, then the brush structure remains simple, but the brush cannot be conveniently stored and may fall into paint or be lost
Solution Approach 1:
The hanger is merged with the brush handle to form an integrated hanger assembly. The hanger is positioned within a groove in the handle and secured by a retention member, creating a unified structure that provides hanging functionality without requiring a separate hanger component.
Solution Approach 2:
The hanger is nested within the groove of the handle, with the retention member positioned within the groove to secure the hanger. This nesting arrangement allows the hanger to be stored within the handle structure when not in use, maintaining a compact form while providing the needed functionality.
2Ease of operation
If a fixed hanger is integrated into the handle, then hanging functionality is provided, but the hanger is always exposed and may interfere with handling or aesthetics
Solution Approach 1:
The hanger is made movable relative to the handle through a pivot mechanism. The hanger can rotate between a retracted position where it is stored within the groove and an extended position where it protrudes for hanging. This dynamic capability allows the hanger to be deployed only when needed, improving handling comfort and aesthetics while maintaining functionality.
3Reliability
If the hanger is always extended from the handle, then hanging is always possible, but the brush becomes bulkier and less ergonomic
Solution Approach 1:
The hanger is designed to be movable between retracted and extended positions through rotation about a pivot point. When retracted, the hanger is stored within the groove of the handle, maintaining a sleek profile. When extended, it protrudes to provide hanging capability, thus dynamically adapting the shape to meet functional needs without permanently increasing bulk.
4Reliability
If a discrete hanger assembly is used instead of an integrated hanger, then the hanger can be independently positioned and secured, but the assembly becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The hanger assembly is segmented into distinct components: the hanger itself, the groove in the handle, and a retention member. This segmentation allows each component to be independently designed and optimized for its specific function, while the overall assembly remains relatively simple through the use of a single retention member to secure the hanger in place.
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AI summary
A paint brush having an integrated hanger assembly for hanging the paint brush on an object. The hanger assembly may be discrete with respect to at least the upper elongated portion of the handle, and may be provided as an insert assembly in a pocket of the handle. The hanger assembly includes a body part having a surface groove, and a hanger hinged to the body part for enabling the hanger to pivotably move between a retracted position stowed in the surface groove, and an extended position extending from the surface groove for hanging the paint brush from the object. A connection portion of the hanger may include laterally spaced apart arms and a pivot rod extending between the laterally spaced apart arms to form a connection loop. A connector may interloop with the connection loop to connect the hanger to the body part.