Portable Safety Device Container With Immobilizing Divider

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Solution Overview

Problem

Safety devices like fire extinguishers and eye wash containers are prone to damage and accidental discharge when used in harsh environments such as wind energy and oil rigs, due to the risk of being dropped or having their trigger mechanisms crushed, leading to inoperability.

Innovation Solution

A portable safety device container with a divider and cut-out section that immobilizes the safety device, featuring a dual-housing design with hinged connection and releasable fastening, ensuring the trigger mechanism is isolated and protected from impact.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If safety devices are carried in harsh environments, then they provide necessary safety protection, but they are prone to damage and accidental discharge due to dropping or impact

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesafety device functionalityVSAvoidimpact damage

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The container incorporates cushioning elements and protective structures that are pre-installed to absorb and distribute impact forces before they reach the safety device. The container walls and internal structures are designed to deform controllably during impact, protecting the safety device from damage while maintaining its functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

Solution Approach 2:

The container is divided into distinct sections including a trigger mechanism compartment and a safety device compartment. This segmentation isolates the trigger mechanism from direct impact forces while maintaining secure attachment, preventing accidental discharge during drops or collisions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If the trigger mechanism is exposed for easy access, then quick operation is possible, but accidental discharge occurs when the trigger is crushed during impact

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetrigger accessibilityVSAvoidaccidental discharge prevention

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The trigger mechanism is separated into its own protected compartment within the container, physically isolated from the safety device while maintaining operational accessibility. This segmentation allows the trigger to be quickly accessed through the container structure without being exposed to impact forces that could crush it.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The container structure incorporates pre-designed impact absorption features and trigger protection mechanisms that counteract crushing forces before they can reach the trigger mechanism. The structure is engineered to deflect or absorb impact energy, preventing the trigger from being crushed during accidental drops or collisions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

3Ease of operation

If the container structure is simplified for easy access, then quick retrieval is possible, but protection against impact damage is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice retrieval speedVSAvoidimpact resistance

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The container incorporates dynamic opening mechanisms such as quick-release latches or snap-fit lids that allow rapid access when needed but maintain strong structural integrity during transport and impact events. The closure system is designed to remain securely engaged during normal handling but can be quickly opened with a simple action.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS10486895B2Portable safety device container

Publication Date: 2019.11.26 STILLE TROY A

AI summary

A safety device container that has a divider with a cut-out section disposed within the chamber of the container to immobilize and protect a safety device. The container having a first and second housing that when in a closed position the second housing engages a ledge of the first housing.