Portable Hanger Connector Assembly for Secure Quick Release
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable hangers are often difficult to find when needed, as they tend to get buried in items like purses or backpacks, and previous solutions have involved cumbersome and inconvenient attachment mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A connector assembly comprising a first and second connector member that detachably connects a portable hanger to a holder, allowing for easy attachment and detachment, with a latch mechanism that biases towards an engaged position for secure retention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the portable hanger is stored inside items like purses or backpacks, then it is protected and portable, but it becomes difficult to find when needed
Solution Approach 1:
A magnetic holder serves as an intermediary between the portable hanger and the purse/backpack. The holder attaches to the exterior of the bag using magnetic force, while the hanger attaches to the holder, creating a chain that keeps the hanger both portable and easily accessible on the outside of the bag rather than buried inside
2Reliability
If a secure attachment mechanism is used to connect the hanger to the holder, then retention is reliable, but the mechanism becomes cumbersome and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical attachment systems (such as clips, buckles, or latches) with a simple magnetic attachment system. The magnet in the holder and the ferromagnetic material in the hanger create a secure connection through magnetic force, eliminating the need for cumbersome mechanical fasteners while maintaining reliable retention
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the attachment parameter from mechanical interlocking to magnetic field interaction. By utilizing magnetic field strength as the retention parameter, the system achieves both secure holding force and easy attachment/detachment by simply bringing the components close together or moving them apart
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables quick and easy access to the portable hanger, allowing it to be easily attached and detached from objects like purses or backpacks, improving usability and convenience.
Implementation Method 1
a magnet and a ferromagnetic material so that the magnet retains the ferromagnetic material
Data Source
AI summary
A connector assembly (18) for detachably connecting a portable hanger (14) to a portable hanger holder (16) includes a first connector member (342) and a second connector member (344). The first connector member (342) is coupled to the portable hanger holder (16) and the second connector member (344) is coupled to the portable hanger (14). The second connector member (344) detachably engages the first connector member (342) to detachably secure the portable hanger (14) to the portable hanger holder (16). The first connector member (342) can include a latch member (348) and the second connector member (344) can include a latch receiver (360) that receives the latch member (348). The first connector member (342) can further include a first connector base (346). Additionally, the latch member (348) can be pivotally connected to the first connector base (346) so that the latch member (348) pivots relative to the first connector base (346) between an engaged position wherein the latch receiver (360) retains the latch member (348) and a disengaged position wherein the latch receiver (360) does not retain the latch member (348).