Removable Pouch With Integrated Light And Attachment Points
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional pouches within bags, such as purses, are not readily accessible, making them inconvenient for use due to their loose placement and lack of ease in location.
Innovation Solution
A removable storage pouch assembly with a built-in light unit and attachment points that securely affix to a surface, allowing easy detachment and reattachment, featuring an electrical circuit that illuminates the pouch's interior when connected, utilizing conductive materials and a zipper-activated light source for enhanced visibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional pouch is placed loosely within a bag, then the pouch can be easily removed and repositioned, but the pouch becomes difficult to locate and access
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch is nested within a larger bag structure through attachment mechanisms (velcro, magnets, or clips) that allow the pouch to be securely positioned inside the bag while maintaining easy removability. The pouch can be attached to the bag's interior surface or organized compartments, creating a nested arrangement where the smaller pouch remains accessible within the larger container.
2Ease of operation
If a pouch is securely attached to a surface, then the pouch is easily locatable and accessible, but the pouch cannot be easily removed or repositioned
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment mechanism transitions between static (secured) and dynamic (releasable) states. The pouch can be firmly attached to the bag surface for stable positioning and easy access, but the attachment points (velcro strips, magnetic connectors, or clip mechanisms) allow quick detachment and repositioning when needed, providing dynamic adaptability.
3Difficulty of detecting and measuring
If a light unit is integrated into the pouch, then the pouch interior becomes visible and easily locatable, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The light unit is merged with the pouch structure by integrating it into the pouch body or attachment mechanism. The light source, power source, and control elements are combined within the pouch assembly, creating a unified device that provides illumination without requiring separate external components, thereby reducing overall system complexity.
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
The solution provides easy access and improved usability by ensuring the pouch is always visible and easily locatable, enhancing convenience and accessibility through the integration of a light source and secure attachment mechanism.
Implementation Method 1
A light unit has a power source. The light unit creates light.
Implementation Method 2
utilizing conductive materials and a zipper-activated light source for enhanced visibility
Data Source
AI summary
A removable storage pouch includes a pouch having a closeable opening providing access to an inner volume and three pouch attachment points coupled to an exterior side of the pouch. The removable storage pouch also includes a connector assembly having three corresponding pouch attachment points and two surface attachment points. Further, the removable storage pouch includes a removable light assembly operatively coupled to an inner surface of the pouch within the inner volume. A pocket secured to the inner surface of the pouch holds the removable light assembly in a secure position with the light facing the inner volume ensuring a well-lit inner volume.