Spray Bottle Hanger Mechanism for Space-Saving Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
The challenge of limited storage space for spray bottles due to their flat surface design, which often displaces more frequently used items, necessitates alternative hanging solutions that do not impair the usability of the bottle.
Innovation Solution
A range of hanger mechanisms, including hooks, suction cups, magnets, and other fasteners, are integrated into or attached to spray bottles, allowing them to be hung from various surfaces and locations, with features like rotation, elongation, and adaptability to accommodate different shapes and surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If spray bottles are stored on flat surfaces, then they are easily accessible, but they occupy valuable storage space that could be used for frequently used items
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions spray bottle storage from two-dimensional flat surface placement to three-dimensional hanging storage. By integrating hooks, eyelets, or other hanging mechanisms into the spray bottle structure, the bottle can be suspended vertically from walls, shelves, or other supports, effectively utilizing vertical space and freeing up flat surface area for frequently used items while maintaining easy accessibility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a hanger mechanism is attached to the spray bottle, then hanging storage is enabled, but the hanger may impair the user's ability to easily store the bottle on flat surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs dynamic, reconfigurable hanger mechanisms that can change their configuration based on storage needs. Examples include collapsible hooks that can be folded flat against the bottle when hanging is not needed, retractable hangers that can be extended or retracted, or flexible straps that can be adjusted or removed. This allows the spray bottle to adapt between hanging storage mode and flat surface storage mode, maintaining ease of operation in both scenarios.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of hanger mechanisms are provided, then various hanging locations can be accommodated, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universal hanger mechanisms capable of functioning with multiple types of hanging surfaces and configurations. Examples include adjustable straps that can accommodate different hook sizes and shapes, multi-position hooks that can be oriented in different directions, or magnetic attachments that can adhere to various metallic surfaces. This multi-functional approach allows a single hanger design to serve multiple hanging locations and methods, reducing the need for multiple specialized hanger mechanisms.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure teaches a spray bottle hanging device that overcomes the problem of spray bottles produced without a convenient way to be stored in a hanging configuration. The hanging device includes a neck portion, an attachment feature, and a coupling mechanism. The neck portion and attachment feature ensure that the device may be able to hang from the desired location, and the coupling mechanism ensures that the hook and neck portion may stay attached to the head and body of the spray bottle during storage.