Pivoting Conduit Stand for Hands-Free Fluid Stream Positioning
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in maintaining the position of fluid conduits, such as hoses, while simultaneously immersing hands or objects in the liquid stream, as they need to support and manipulate the conduit to deliver the fluid stream to a desired location for extended periods.
Innovation Solution
A stand for conduits with a pivotable leg and adjustable design that allows the conduit to be securely positioned, enabling the fluid stream to be directed and maintained without manual support, featuring a body with a receptacle and pivotable legs that can adjust to various angles and lengths for stability and direction control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the conduit is supported without manual intervention, then hand immersion is enabled, but the conduit position and fluid stream direction must be adjustable
Solution Approach 1:
The stand incorporates dynamic, adjustable components including pivotable legs that can rotate to different angles, and a receptacle that can be positioned at various locations along the conduit length. These dynamic features allow the stand to adapt to different positioning requirements while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure, balancing adjustability with structural simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand is segmented into distinct functional components: a body structure, a receptacle for holding the conduit, and adjustable legs for positioning. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and facilitates easy adjustment of the conduit position and angle by manipulating individual segments rather than requiring complex integrated mechanisms.
2Ease of manufacture
If the stand structure is simple, then manufacturing is easier, but the adjustability and stability of the conduit position is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The stand employs dynamic elements such as pivotable joints and movable receptacle positions that can be implemented using simple mechanical components. These dynamic features provide extensive positioning flexibility without requiring complex mechanisms, allowing the stand to adapt to various conduit positions and angles while maintaining ease of manufacture through the use of straightforward mechanical joints and mounting structures.
Data Source
AI summary
Stands for a conduit are disclosed. In an embodiment, the stand includes a body including a receptacle configured to receive the conduit therein. In addition, the stand includes a leg pivotably coupled to the body. The leg is pivotable relative to the body between: a first position, wherein the leg extends along the body, and a second position, wherein the leg extends away from the body.