Rotating Member Container Holder for Compact Hands-Free Carrying
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional container holders are cumbersome and require ample space, making it burdensome for users to carry water bottles as they often necessitate the use of one hand and do not minimize the holder's profile effectively.
Innovation Solution
A container holder with a clip for attachment to a belt, a rotating member that can adjust between two positions to minimize the holder's profile, and internal locks to secure the container in place, allowing for versatile use with different bottle sizes and shapes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional bottle holder is used to transport water bottles, then the bottle can be carried hands-free, but the holder becomes cumbersome and requires ample space
Solution Approach 1:
The rotating member can rotate between a first position (parallel to the body) and a second position (perpendicular to the body), allowing the holder to dynamically adjust its profile. When not in use, the rotating member rotates to minimize the overall footprint, making the holder compact and space-efficient while maintaining hands-free carrying capability when needed
Solution Approach 2:
The holder is divided into distinct functional segments: a stationary body and a rotating member that can independently change position. This segmentation allows the holder to maintain a compact profile when the rotating member is in the first position, while still providing full functionality when rotated to the second position
2Adaptability or versatility
If the rotating member is positioned to accommodate the container, then the container can be securely held, but the holder's profile increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rotating member dynamically switches between two positions: parallel to the body for compact storage, and perpendicular to the body for container accommodation. This dynamic reconfiguration allows the holder to adapt its profile based on whether a container is being carried, eliminating the need to maintain a large profile at all times
3Adaptability or versatility
If the container holder is designed to accommodate various bottle sizes and shapes, then versatility is improved, but the holder structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of designing a complex structure to accommodate all bottle sizes and shapes simultaneously, the rotating member provides a simple two-position mechanism that adapts the holder's geometry. The parallel position minimizes profile, while the perpendicular position creates space for various container configurations, achieving versatility through spatial reconfiguration rather than structural complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The rotating member serves multiple functions: it acts as a structural support when perpendicular, and as a space-saving element when parallel. This multi-functionality allows a single simple mechanism to handle various container types without requiring complex adjustable structures
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AI summary
Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for a container holder with a smaller profile when in use and not in use.