Breathable Quilt Storage Bag with Interior Flaps
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage solutions for hand-made items like quilts, afghans, and linens fail to protect them from water damage, chemical discoloration, dust, mildew, insects, and friction-induced damage, as they are either not breathable or do not prevent self-damage when folded.
Innovation Solution
A breathable, rectangular storage bag made from non-woven fabric with a non-snagging zipper closure and interior flaps to prevent damage from external contaminants and friction, featuring multiple layers for enhanced protection and a handle for easy handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If vinyl bags are used for storage, then protection from external contaminants is improved, but chemical discoloration and damage to the item occurs
Solution Approach 1:
A polyethylene liner acts as an intermediary barrier between the quilt and the vinyl bag, preventing direct contact with harmful chemicals while still providing protection from external contaminants
Solution Approach 2:
The storage system combines multiple materials (vinyl bag, polyethylene liner, tissue paper, cotton pillowcase) into a composite structure that provides both protection from contaminants and prevention of chemical damage
2Object-generated harmful factors
If cardboard boxes or pillow cases are used for storage, then protection from chemical damage is improved, but protection from water damage is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The combination of vinyl bag (water-resistant), polyethylene liner (moisture barrier), and breathable fabric creates a composite structure that provides both water damage protection and chemical safety
3Volume of stationary object
If items are stored folded against themselves, then storage space efficiency is improved, but friction damage and pilling occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The quilt is divided into multiple layers separated by tissue paper and cotton fabric, preventing direct friction between quilt layers while maintaining compact storage
Solution Approach 2:
Tissue paper and cotton pillowcase layers act as intermediaries between quilt layers, reducing friction and preventing pilling while allowing the quilt to remain folded for space-efficient storage
4Object-affected harmful factors
If non-breathable materials are used for storage, then protection from moisture and mildew is improved, but breathability and potential condensation issues occur
Solution Approach 1:
The multi-layer composite structure combines moisture-blocking layers (polyethylene liner, vinyl bag) with breathable layers (cotton pillowcase, non-woven fabric), allowing moisture protection while maintaining breathability to prevent condensation
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Effectively protects hand-made items from dirt, dust, moisture, mildew, insects, and handling damage while allowing for easy identification and storage, maintaining the integrity of the items.
Implementation Method 1
the bag is made from a non-woven fabric that is breathable while protecting an interior from moisture, dirt, dust, moisture, mildew, insects, and other contaminants
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention is directed to a bag for storing quilts, afghans, linens, blankets, hand-made clothing and other hand-made items. The present invention is further directed to a novel method of folding the item using interior flaps to protect the item. The storage bag of this invention includes an outer layer comprising a breathable, non-woven material, an interior layer that prevents damaging the quilt, a non-snagging sliding fastener proving access to an interior of the bag, and one or more interior flaps to protect the folded item.