Rotatable Ring Hanger Organizer for Quick Item Access Without Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hanger systems are inefficient for quickly adding or removing items without disturbing other objects, often requiring the removal of multiple items to access a specific one, leading to time-consuming processes.
Innovation Solution
A hanger organizer with a rotatable ring assembly and biasing element that allows items to be easily added or removed at any position, featuring a C-shaped hook, connector body, and a transverse support with a rotatable ring support, enabling smooth access and organization of multiple items.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If multiple items are hung on a single hook or ring, then the organizing capacity is improved, but the ease of accessing specific items deteriorates because front items block access to back items
Solution Approach 1:
The ring assembly is made rotatable rather than stationary, allowing users to rotate the ring to bring any item to the front position for easy access. This dynamic element resolves the blocking problem by enabling repositioning of items without removal.
Solution Approach 2:
The ring assembly is divided into multiple segments or positions where items can be independently placed at different locations around the ring. This segmentation allows each item to have its own accessible position, eliminating the blocking effect when multiple items are organized.
2Area of stationary object
If items are placed close together on a hanger, then the space utilization is improved, but the time to remove specific items increases due to the need to remove intermediate items
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable ring assembly allows users to quickly rotate the ring to position the desired item at the access point, eliminating the time-consuming process of removing intermediate items while maintaining close spacing of multiple items around the ring.
Solution Approach 2:
Items are pre-positioned at different locations around the ring during organization, so when an item needs to be accessed, the ring can be rotated to bring that specific pre-positioned item to the front, avoiding the need to remove other items first.
3Device complexity
If a stationary hook system is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the productivity of adding and removing items deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The addition of a rotatable ring assembly introduces minimal complexity while dramatically improving productivity. The simple rotational mechanism allows rapid access to any item without requiring complex automation or multiple separate hooks.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotatable ring assembly serves multiple functions: it holds multiple items simultaneously, allows rotation to access any item, and provides a compact organizing structure. This multi-functionality improves productivity without proportionally increasing device complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables quick and efficient hanging and removal of items without the need to remove undesired items, reducing time consumption and improving access to specific items on the hanger.
Implementation Method 1
a biasing element (48) between the ring main body (32) and the closable element (34)
Data Source
AI summary
A hanger organizer is provided for supporting and organizing a plurality of articles in a hanging position. The apparatus includes a mechanism that enable multiple items to be hang in an efficient manner and easily be removed from the device. The apparatus includes a hanging element, a connector body, and a ring assembly connected to the hanging element is connected to the top side and the bottom side has a support. The ring assembly moves around the support and can be opened or closed. A biasing element located between the ring main body and a closable element keeps the ring assembly closed until items are hung on the ring assembly.