Portable Purse Hanger With Foldable Linked Hook Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable hangers for purses lack the ability to collapse into a stored configuration and be easily attached to the purse as a accessory, with limited pivoting and folding capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A portable hanger with a base and pivotally linked links that can form a hook for hanging and collapse into a ring configuration, featuring a magnetic locking mechanism for storage, allowing the links to be wrapped around the base and removably attached.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the hook element is rigid and pivotally attached to the base, then the hanger can pivot with respect to the base, but the hook itself cannot be folded or collapsed
Solution Approach 1:
The hook element is divided into multiple links that can pivot relative to each other, enabling the hook to collapse into a compact configuration while maintaining pivoting capability. Each link acts as an independent segment that can rotate about connection points, allowing the structure to transform from an extended hook shape to a folded configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The hook element transitions from a static rigid structure to a dynamic articulated structure with multiple pivot joints. This allows the hook to adapt its shape between an extended operational configuration and a folded storage configuration, providing both pivoting capability and collapsibility.
2Device complexity
If the hanger is designed with a fixed hook configuration, then the structure is simple, but the hanger cannot be collapsed to a compact stored configuration
Solution Approach 1:
The hook element is segmented into multiple movable links connected by pivot joints, allowing the structure to collapse into a compact configuration while maintaining relatively simple construction. Each link can be a simple geometric shape, and the pivot connections are straightforward mechanical joints.
Solution Approach 2:
When collapsed, the links of the hook element nest together in a compact arrangement, with each link positioned adjacent to the others. This nesting configuration minimizes the overall size of the hanger when stored, allowing it to be easily carried or stored in a compact form.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the hanger is designed to be portable and collapsible, then storage is improved, but the hook may lack stability when hanging the purse
Solution Approach 1:
The articulated hook element provides dynamic stability through its pivot joints, which allow the structure to adjust and conform to the shape of the purse being hung. The multiple links can distribute the load across several connection points, maintaining stability while allowing the hanger to remain portable and collapsible.
Solution Approach 2:
Different portions of the hook element have different structural characteristics optimized for their specific functions. The links closer to the base may have stronger connections for stability, while the outer links are designed for portability and collapsibility. This local optimization allows the structure to achieve both portability and hanging stability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables convenient storage and use as a purse accessory, providing a compact and functional solution for hanging and carrying the hanger.
Implementation Method 1
The portable hanger having a magnetic locking element for locking the plurality of links in the ring configuration
Implementation Method 2
The bottom surface is adapted to rest upon and frictionally engage the table
Data Source
AI summary
A portable hanger for hanging a purse from a table has a base adapted to rest upon and frictionally engage the table. A plurality of links are pivotally linked to each other in series to form a chain having a first link and a last link. A pivot pin pivotally connects the base and the first link of the plurality of links. The plurality of links are adapted for pivot between a stored configuration in which the plurality of links are positioned generally adjacent the perimeter of the base, and an operative configuration in which the plurality of links form a hook adapted for hanging the purse.