Stability ball case
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Solution Overview
Problem
Stability balls are difficult to store safely due to their spherical shape, which causes them to roll and potentially lead to accidents or injuries, and existing storage solutions are either cumbersome or inefficient for single balls.
Innovation Solution
A stability ball case with an integrated weight that prevents rolling, featuring a detachable design using Velcro, a zipper, or snap buttons, and a handle for easy carrying and hanging, allowing for safe storage and convenient use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the stability ball is made spherical to provide exercise effect, then the exercise effectiveness is improved, but the stability ball rolls easily causing safety hazards and storage difficulties
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the stability ball with a storage bag into an integrated unit. The ball is placed inside a bag that has a drawstring closure, creating a single portable package that prevents rolling while maintaining the ball's exercise function when in use
Solution Approach 2:
The storage bag acts as an intermediary between the spherical stability ball and the environment. The bag's drawstring closure mechanism prevents the ball from rolling by securing it within the bag, while allowing easy access when needed
2Ease of operation
If the stability ball is stored on the floor after exercise, then storage convenience is improved, but the spherical ball rolls away causing accidents
Solution Approach 1:
The stability ball and storage container are merged into one unit. The drawstring bag conforms to the ball's shape and secures it tightly, creating a stable package that can be safely placed on the floor without rolling hazards
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a separate hanger is used to store the stability ball, then storage safety is improved, but device complexity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The storage function is merged directly into the bag that contains the ball. The drawstring closure mechanism provides rolling prevention without requiring separate hangers or complex storage structures, simplifying the overall system
Solution Approach 2:
The bag serves multiple functions: it contains the ball, prevents rolling through its drawstring closure, and provides portability. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate specialized storage devices
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 stability ball case effectively prevents rolling and accidental drops, enables easy carrying and storage, and allows for space-efficient storage by being foldable, while maintaining usability through integrated exercise features.
Implementation Method 1
a weight (110) attached to a bottom of the stability ball case (100) to prevent a stability ball (B) from rolling
Data Source
AI summary
The objective of the present invention is to provide a stability ball case configured to store a stability ball therein and, especially, having a weight thereon to prevent the stored stability ball from rolling, thereby avoiding a safety accident that may happen when the stability ball rolls and drops, as well as storing the stability ball at a desired place in a safe and convenient manner. Particularly, another objective of the present invention is to provide a stability ball case configured such that a weight can be attached to and detached from a body constituting the case, whereby the weight can be separated from the body when the case is washed, or when the stability ball is carried, thereby enabling the stability ball case to be safely used and stored, as well as being conveniently used.