Paint Tray With Brush Storage and Articulating Roller Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional paint trays lack the ability to store hand brushes and additional roller brushes, and do not facilitate the carrying of painting equipment during use.
Innovation Solution
A paint tray with integrated storage compartments for hand brushes and roller brushes, a hinged lid, and an articulating support arm for handling roller brushes, allowing for storage and transport of painting implements while also dispensing paint.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional paint trays are used to store and dispense paint, then paint storage function is provided, but the ability to store painting implements (hand brushes and roller brushes) is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The paint tray is divided into multiple functional compartments: a main compartment for paint storage and dispensing, and an integrated storage area with first and second compartments for storing hand brushes and roller brushes respectively. This segmentation allows the tray to serve multiple functions while maintaining organizational efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention merges the paint storage function with the painting implement storage function into a single integrated tray unit. The storage area is integrally formed with the main compartment, combining what were previously separate functions into one versatile device.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional paint trays are used for paint storage, then paint dispensing is enabled, but the ability to carry and transport painting equipment is not provided
Solution Approach 1:
The paint tray is designed as a multi-functional device that can be used in two modes: as a paint storage and dispensing tray during painting operations, and as a carrying device for painting implements during transport. The integrated storage area with compartments for brushes and rollers enables this dual functionality.
3Adaptability or versatility
If additional storage compartments are added to the paint tray, then storage versatility is improved, but the simplicity of the tray design is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
Different compartments within the storage area are designed with specific characteristics suited to their intended purpose. The first compartment is configured for hand brushes, the second compartment for roller brushes, with each having appropriate dimensions and features for optimal storage of the respective implement type.
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AI summary
A paint tray that is configured to have a first mode and a second mode wherein in the first mode that paint tray is operable to receive, store and transport painting implements such as but not limited to hand brushes and roller brushes. The invention includes a tray member having first end and a second end. The tray member includes a bottom having a portion thereof operable to receive paint therein. Integrally formed with the tray member is storage compartment. The storage compartment includes a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment and second compartment are vertically oriented. The bottom of the first compartment is movable to provide access to the interior volume of the second compartment. The tray member includes a lid member operably secured to provide coverage thereof. An articulating arm member having a base portion is secured to the rear wall of the tray member.