Segmented RV Hookup Organizer for Sewer, Water, and Power Lines
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing RV hookup organizers are limited to supporting only sewer hoses, failing to address the organizational needs for multiple RV amenities such as water hoses and electrical power connections.
Innovation Solution
A multi-segmented RV hookup organizer with integral cradles for supporting sewer hoses, water hoses, and electrical cords, featuring extendable and retractable segments with pivotally joined ends, allowing for compact storage and expandable use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional RV sewer support organizers are used, then sewer hoses are supported, but water hoses and electrical power connections cannot be organized
Solution Approach 1:
The organizer is designed with multiple cradles that can accommodate different types of RV connections including sewer hoses, water hoses, and electrical power connections. Each cradle is universally designed to hold various diameters and types of connections, allowing a single device to perform multiple organizational functions simultaneously
Solution Approach 2:
The organizer is divided into multiple segments or sections, each with its own cradle for different connections. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized for specific connection types while maintaining overall versatility, and enables the organizer to be configured to fit different RV and site configurations
2Adaptability or versatility
If extendable segments are used to accommodate multiple connections, then support coverage increases, but storage compactness decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The organizer incorporates extendable segments that can be dynamically adjusted in length based on the specific RV and camping site configuration. When extended, the segments provide increased support coverage for multiple connections; when retracted, they minimize the organizer's footprint for compact storage and transport
Solution Approach 2:
The extendable segments are designed to nest within each other when not in use, similar to nested dolls. This allows the organizer to collapse into a compact form factor for storage while maintaining the capability to extend to various lengths when deployment is needed, effectively resolving the contradiction between support coverage and storage compactness
Data Source
AI summary
An RV hookup organizer comprising a plurality of segments is disclosed. Each segment has an integral end portion pivotally joined to an integral end portion of an adjacent segment. Each segment has an integral bottom surface spaced from an integral cradled upper surface. The cradled upper surface defines a first integral surface depression, a second integral surface depression, and a third integral surface depression. The first surface depression is sized and configured to cradle or support a liquid/solid waste conduit. The second depression, spaced from the first depression, is sized and configured to cradle or support a power cable. The third depression, spaced from the first and second surface depressions, is dimensioned and configured to cradle or support a water pipeline.