Rolling Tray With Segmented Compartments For Tool Organization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional rolling trays do not adequately accommodate multiple smoker's tools and accessories, leading to clutter and obstruction during the rolling process.
Innovation Solution
A uniquely designed rolling tray with a plurality of compartments specifically configured to retain various smoking accessories, including tools, personal items, lighters, rolling papers, a manual rolling machine, and a spool of smoker's wick, all positioned adjacent to a rolling surface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional rolling trays are used without compartments, then the rolling surface remains clear and accessible, but smoker's tools and accessories cannot be retained adjacent to the rolling surface, causing clutter and obstruction
Solution Approach 1:
The rolling tray is divided into multiple compartments that segment the tray surface into distinct storage areas and a clear rolling surface area. This segmentation allows tools to be stored in separate compartments while maintaining an unobstructed rolling surface, resolving the contradiction between tool accommodation and rolling surface accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from a two-dimensional flat tray to a three-dimensional structure with vertical walls and multiple compartments at different levels. This dimensional change enables tools to be stored vertically and laterally adjacent to the rolling surface without obstructing it, allowing both tool accommodation and rolling surface accessibility to coexist.
2Ease of operation
If multiple compartments are added to retain tools, then tool organization and accessibility are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functional elements are merged into a single integrated tray structure. The compartments, rolling surface, and peripheral walls are combined into one unified device rather than separate components, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining tool organization capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The rolling tray serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides a rolling surface, stores tools in compartments, contains herb residue with peripheral walls, and organizes accessories. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate devices, thereby reducing overall device complexity despite the added compartment structure.
3Ease of operation
If tools are placed on the tray during rolling, then they are readily accessible, but they obstruct the rolling process and create clutter
Solution Approach 1:
The tray is segmented into tool storage compartments and a dedicated rolling surface area. Tools are confined to specific compartments while the rolling surface remains clear, allowing tools to be accessible without obstructing the rolling process, thus maintaining both accessibility and productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The compartments act as intermediary structures between the user and the tools. Instead of placing tools directly on the rolling surface, the compartments serve as intermediate storage spaces that provide tool accessibility while mediating between the tools and the rolling surface to prevent obstruction.
Data Source
AI summary
A rolling tray includes a substantially planar sheet having an upper surface, a lower surface, and a continuous, upstanding peripheral wall for corralling errant herbs and smoking materials. On the upper surface of the sheet are a plurality of compartments for retaining various smoking accessories adjacent a rolling surface, such as tools, personal items, lighters, rolling papers, a manual rolling machine, and a spool of smoker's wick.