Sink Container Assembly With Foot-Stabilized In-Sink Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sink accessories fail to provide effective organization, stability, and sanitation for kitchen and bathroom implements, often cluttering countertops, posing sanitary risks, and not being suitable for various sink shapes and sizes.
Innovation Solution
A sink container assembly with a foot protruding downwardly for stable positioning along the sink basin, attachment to the inside wall without using the top surface, and a design that allows water to pass underneath, featuring a hanger and receiving member for secure attachment and easy removal, promoting water conservation and serving as a colander or receptacle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If sink implements are stored in the open air around the sink on the countertop, then they are easily accessible, but they clutter the area and raise sanitary concerns
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the harmful aspect (open storage causing clutter and sanitation issues) by providing a dedicated container that encloses implements. The container takes the implements out of the open countertop environment and places them in a controlled, enclosed space that prevents contamination while maintaining accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The container is designed to nest within the sink bowl, utilizing the existing sink space. This nesting approach allows the container to be positioned inside the sink rather than on the countertop, eliminating clutter while keeping implements within easy reach during use.
2Productivity
If the sink is filled with soapy water for dish washing, then dishes can be washed, but valuable time is wasted searching for items and dangerous items can injure users because they cannot be seen through the soapy water
Solution Approach 1:
The invention segments the dish washing process by providing a separate container for storing implements and dangerous items. This segmentation allows users to keep items organized and visible outside the soapy water, eliminating the need to search through murky water while maintaining efficient dish washing capability.
3Ease of operation
If sink accessories are attached to the sink using suction cups on the countertop or walls, then they can be suspended, but they take up valuable space and may slide or detach
Solution Approach 1:
The invention moves the accessory from horizontal countertop or wall mounting to vertical suspension within the sink bowl. By utilizing the vertical dimension of the sink interior, the container occupies no countertop space while remaining easily accessible during use.
4Ease of operation
If sink accessories are attached to the sink wall, then they can be suspended, but they do not provide maximum stability and may slide horizontally
Solution Approach 1:
The invention applies local quality by providing targeted support at the bottom of the container through a foot element that contacts the sink bowl surface. This localized contact point at the lowest position prevents horizontal sliding while maintaining vertical suspension, achieving maximum stability without requiring wall attachment.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides maximum vertical and horizontal stability, eliminates sanitary concerns, conserves water, and functions as a stylish organizer for all sink shapes, keeping countertops clutter-free while allowing for easy cleaning and safe detachment.
Implementation Method 1
attachment means (51) arranged to maintain the container (10) in a sink (11)
Data Source
AI summary
A sink container assembly comprising a container, having a top end, a bottom end, a front, and a rear; a hanger protruding outwardly from the container proximate the top end and the rear, a foot protruding downwardly from the container proximate the bottom end; and, a receiving member arranged to removably receive the hanger and having an attachment means arranged to maintain the container in a sink in a substantially vertical position.