Repositionable Bottle Holder for Backpacks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional backpacks and carrying articles with external water bottle support structures create an undesirable aesthetic appearance and unneeded structure when not in use, and these structures are limited to external use only.
Innovation Solution
A carrying article with a holder that can be moved between a position within the main compartment and a position outside, allowing the holder to be accessible and usable both internally and externally, featuring a zippered opening and attachment to the side wall via stitching, with retention means such as straps or magnets for secure positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If an external water bottle support structure is added to a carrying article, then the container can be held outside the main compartment for easy access, but the aesthetic appearance deteriorates and unnecessary structure is created when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is designed to be movable between an external position (extending through the first opening) for easy access and an internal position (within the main compartment) for aesthetic appearance. This dynamic repositioning capability allows the holder to adapt its location based on usage needs, resolving the contradiction between accessibility and appearance.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder serves multiple functions: it can be positioned externally for quick access to containers, internally for space-efficient storage, and can be secured in either position using retention means. This multi-functionality allows a single structure to satisfy both accessibility requirements and aesthetic concerns.
2Adaptability or versatility
If an external water bottle support structure is added to a carrying article, then the container can be held outside the main compartment, but unnecessary structure is created when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The holder transitions from a static external structure to a dynamic component that can be repositioned between external and internal locations. This dynamic capability provides flexibility without requiring multiple separate structures, as one movable holder replaces what would otherwise need to be two distinct components.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder is integrated with the carrying article by attachment to the side wall, combining the container-holding function with the existing article structure. This merging approach avoids adding completely separate external structures while still providing the needed versatility.
3Shape
If the holder is positioned within the main compartment for space efficiency, then aesthetic appearance improves, but accessibility of the container deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The holder can be dynamically repositioned from an internal position (improving aesthetics) to an external position (improving accessibility). This dynamic capability allows the user to optimize the holder's location based on whether appearance or accessibility is the priority at any given moment.
Data Source
AI summary
A holder (32) that is configured to hold a container (34). The holder is secured to a carrying article, such as a backpack (10). In some embodiments, a backpack includes a main compartment (28) including a side wall (26) and a first zippered opening (26) in the side wall. The holder is attached to the side wall, and the holder is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position the holder is within the main compartment, and in the second position the holder extends through the first zippered opening (84) and is accessible outside of the main compartment.