Pivotable Luggage Containers for Stack Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional luggage carts require dismantling of stacked luggage to access contents, which is inconvenient and time-consuming, especially in limited time scenarios like before boarding a flight.
Innovation Solution
A luggage cart assembly with pivotable containers attached via detachable and fixed attachment members, allowing individual containers to be swung outward for easy access without removing them from the cart, enabling access to the contents without dismantling the stack.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If luggage is stacked on a flat base cart, then the cart can transport multiple pieces of luggage, but accessing contents requires dismantling the stack which is time-consuming and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system is segmented into multiple attachment members per container, allowing selective detachment of individual members. This enables the container to be pivoted outward while remaining partially attached, providing access to contents without removing the container entirely from the cart stack.
Solution Approach 2:
The container attachment system transitions from a static fixed position to a dynamic pivotable position. By detaching one attachment member while keeping another engaged, the container can be rotated outward to an accessible position while maintaining connection to the cart, enabling quick access without full removal.
2Ease of operation
If containers are made pivotable with detachable attachment members, then individual containers can be accessed without dismantling the stack, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system is divided into multiple independent attachment members (first and second attachment members) that can be selectively detached. This segmentation allows the container to maintain partial attachment while being pivoted, providing access functionality without requiring complete disassembly of the attachment system.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment members serve multiple functions: they securely attach the container to the cart during transport, allow selective detachment for pivoting and access, and maintain partial attachment to prevent complete removal. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate mechanisms for each operation.
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AI summary
A luggage cart assembly including multiple luggage containers which are vertically arranged, and one or more of the containers are pivotable such that the container can be accessed without having to move the other containers, where the container includes first and second attachment members to attach the container to the luggage cart. When the first attachment member is detached from the luggage cart and the second attachment member remains attached to the luggage cart, the container is pivotable relative to luggage cart and the container is supported by the second attachment member. The first and second containers may be vertically separated from one another in some embodiments.