Rotatable Hanger Structure for Compact Pool Head Attachment Storage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing storage devices for swimming pool and similar head-type attachments lack compactness, ease of use, and portability, failing to effectively organize and attach various attachments to the pole or other devices.

Innovation Solution

A compact, rotatable hanger apparatus with flexible connectors and quick release attachments that allows for easy organization and alignment of head-type attachments, including pool-pole head attachments, providing a user-friendly and portable solution.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Volume of moving object

If traditional storage devices are used for head-type attachments, then they can store multiple attachments, but they lack compactness and portability

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage device sizeVSAvoidattachment organization capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Volume of moving objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The storage device is divided into multiple hanger members, each capable of independently holding attachments. This segmentation allows the device to maintain compactness while providing multiple storage points for various head-type attachments

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The hanger members are designed with universal adaptability to accommodate different types of head attachments (vacuum heads, brush heads, etc.). The standardized hook structure allows various attachments to be organized in a compact arrangement without requiring device-specific modifications

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If attachments are stored in a compact arrangement, then portability is improved, but ease of attachment and detachment is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment detachment easeVSAvoiddevice compactness

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment and detachment mechanism is extracted and simplified to a basic hook engagement system. Attachments are removed from complex mounting mechanisms and reduced to simple hook-and-eye connections, enabling quick attachment and detachment while maintaining compact storage

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Adaptability or versatility

If traditional hanger designs are used, then manufacturing is simple, but they cannot effectively organize head-type attachments

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvehead attachment organizationVSAvoiddevice manufacturing complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The hanger members are designed with specific local features (hooks, connection points) optimized for head attachment organization. Each component has a specialized function that contributes to the overall organization capability while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through standardized design elements

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS9182072B1Hanger device and tote

Publication Date: 2015.11.10 SUNSPLISHER LLC

AI summary

An hanger apparatus including one or more extension elements with each extension element including a top portion and a bottom portion with the top portion having at least one flexible connector connection with the top portion also in communication with the bottom portion and the bottom portion including apertures for connecting a pool pole-head attachment, with the apparatus additionally including a flexible connector connecting to the at least one flexible connector connection of the top portion.