Portable Bottle Rack With Flexible Membrane for Sanitary Sink Drying
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing baby feeding article washing and drying apparatuses are limited in portability, space efficiency, and sanitation, particularly in travel situations where bathroom sinks are unsanitary and space is constrained.
Innovation Solution
A portable, collapsible, and adjustable washing and drying apparatus comprising a flexible membrane with drainage holes and projections, supported by rigid frame members that can be hung or placed in various locations, maintaining sanitation by not directly contacting contaminated surfaces and allowing for adjustable size and shape conformity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a traditional washing and drying rack is used in a bathroom sink, then washing and drying can be performed, but the articles directly contact contaminated surfaces and sanitation is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a portable washing and drying apparatus that acts as an intermediary between the baby feeding articles and the bathroom sink surface. The apparatus includes a base that rests on the sink surface but elevates the articles above it, and a flexible membrane that contains the articles during washing and drying. This intermediary structure prevents direct contact between the articles and potentially contaminated sink surfaces, thereby improving sanitation while maintaining location flexibility.
2Weight of moving object
If a portable washing apparatus is designed to be collapsible and lightweight, then portability is improved, but structural strength and stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the washing and drying apparatus into separate collapsible components: a base with legs, a flexible membrane, and support structures. These segmented parts can be folded or collapsed into a compact configuration for easy portability, yet when assembled, they form a stable structure capable of supporting baby feeding articles during washing and drying operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus incorporates dynamic elements such as collapsible legs and flexible membranes that can transition between compact and expanded states. The flexible membrane can conform to the sink surface when in use, providing stability, while the collapsible base allows for compact storage and transport. This dynamic design enables the structure to adapt its form factor based on whether it is being used or stored.
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AI summary
A portable washing and drying apparatus useful for washing and drying baby bottle components and other baby-feeding accessories in limited spaces. The apparatus has a flexible membrane to place baby-feeding accessories so that the apparatus can lie in sink basins that have a variety of sizes and shapes. The membrane has a plurality of interspersed holes and a plurality of projections to hold accessories. The membrane may have vertical partitions that separate the flexible membrane into drying and washing regions. The membrane is supported by at least two frame members secured to opposing sides of the membrane and can be spatially adjusted from each other. In one configuration, the frame members have hooks that extend therefrom and attach to an external support, such as a towel bar. In another configuration, the frame members are connected by a chain and hook, so that the apparatus can hang from a shower rod.