Perforated Containment Shell for Shoelace Cleaning Without Tangling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for cleaning shoelaces are inefficient as they often result in tangling, damage during washing, and wrinkles during drying, and lack a dedicated containment and drying solution.
Innovation Solution
A perforated container system with a central hub and containment shells that allows shoelaces to be securely contained and washed within a washing device, and then dried by hanging, using a reconfigurable design that includes locking protrusions and clasps to prevent tangling and wrinkles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If shoelaces are washed using conventional methods, then cleaning can be achieved, but tangling and damage occur during washing
Solution Approach 1:
The washing device segments shoelaces into individual containment spaces within a modular container system, preventing tangling by isolating each lace in its own compartment during the washing process
Solution Approach 2:
The perforated containment container acts as an intermediary between the shoelaces and the washing machine drum, allowing water and detergent to penetrate through perforations while physically constraining laces to prevent damage and tangling
2Reliability
If shoelaces are dried conventionally, then drying can be achieved, but wrinkles form during drying
Solution Approach 1:
The device performs preliminary shaping action during the washing process by maintaining laces in a constrained, organized position within the containment spaces, preventing wrinkle formation before drying occurs
Solution Approach 2:
During drying, the modular containment spaces segment laces into organized sections that maintain their shape, preventing wrinkles by keeping each lace portion in a predetermined positioned configuration
3Adaptability or versatility
If a containment device is designed for washing, then washing functionality is provided, but drying functionality is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The washing device is designed with universal functionality to perform both washing and drying operations through a reconfigurable containment system that adapts its configuration based on the operational phase
Solution Approach 2:
The containment container incorporates dynamic reconfigurable elements that can change configuration between washing and drying modes, allowing the same device structure to serve multiple functions without requiring separate dedicated devices
Data Source
AI summary
A shoelace cleaning device for containing at least one shoelace during the washing thereof. The device includes at least one perforated containment shell and central hub. In some example embodiments, the shoelace cleaning device can function as a shoe tree or shoe shaping/structuring device. A shoe cleaning device is also disclosed.