Self-Standing Wrist Bag with Feet and Rigid Band
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional handbags and purses often fall over when placed on a surface, causing items to spill or rearrange, and wristbands are soft and inconvenient to use, requiring time to put on and take off.
Innovation Solution
A wrist-wearable, self-standing personal item management apparatus featuring a rigid or semi-rigid band with a fixed circumference and a self-standing bag with feet to maintain an upright position, reducing surface contact and preventing spills.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a soft and flexible wrist-band is used, then the bag can be easily worn on the wrist, but the wrist-band collapses when not being used and requires time to open and close
Solution Approach 1:
The wrist-band is designed with dynamic characteristics, being flexible and collapsible during storage but expandable when worn. The band transitions between a collapsed state (when not in use) and an expanded state (when worn on the wrist), allowing quick access without complex opening mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The wrist-band utilizes a flexible, thin-walled structure that can easily deform and collapse when not in use, yet maintains sufficient flexibility to be worn comfortably on the wrist. This flexible construction eliminates the need for rigid components or complex fastening mechanisms.
2Ease of operation
If a traditional purse or handbag is placed on a surface, then it can be accessed, but a large surface area contacts the surface and the bag falls over, spilling and rearranging contents
Solution Approach 1:
The bag incorporates a self-standing structure with vertical support elements (feet or rigid portions) that enable it to stand upright on a surface. This vertical dimension provides stability, preventing the bag from falling over and spilling contents, while still allowing easy access to items inside.
Solution Approach 2:
The self-standing structure acts as an intermediary between the bag and the surface it rests on. This intermediate structure (feet or rigid support portions) provides stable contact with the surface, distributing weight and preventing the bag from toppling over.
3Shape
If a rigid or semi-rigid band with fixed circumference is used, then the band retains its shape for comfortable wear, but may be less flexible than soft bands
Solution Approach 1:
The wrist-band employs different material properties in different regions or aspects. The band may have rigid or semi-rigid characteristics for maintaining shape and structure, while incorporating flexible sections or joints that allow adaptation to the wrist contour and comfortable wearing.
Solution Approach 2:
The wrist-band utilizes composite construction, combining rigid or semi-rigid materials with flexible components. This composite structure enables the band to maintain its shape while adapting to the wearer's wrist, balancing structural integrity with flexibility.
Data Source
AI summary
A personal item management apparatus includes a bag including opposing first and second side panels, opposing first and second end panels, and a bottom panel. In several embodiments, a first foot is formed by the bottom panel and/or the first side panel, and a second foot is formed by the bottom panel and/or the second side panel. When placed on a flat surface, the first and second feet are adapted to provide support so that the apparatus stands upright and at least a portion of the bottom panel is spaced apart from the flat surface. In several embodiments, a zipper is coupled to each of the opposing first and second side panels. A wearable band may be coupled to the zipper so that the zipper is openable and closeable by moving: the wearable band relative to the bag; and/or the bag relative to the wearable band.