Stake Cable System for Securing Trash Bins
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wheeled trash bins and lids tend to roll or fly away during high winds, causing property damage and liability issues, and existing solutions may damage building structures or limit placement, while also allowing rodents and humans to access bin contents.
Innovation Solution
A stake-cable system that secures trash bins to the ground using a cable and anchor points with a quick-release mechanism, avoiding penetration of building structures and allowing flexible placement, and includes interconnectors and a carabiner for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing securement systems are used to anchor trash bins, then the bins are secured, but the building structures are damaged or the placement is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces ground stakes as an intermediary element between the trash bin and the ground surface. Instead of directly anchoring to building structures, the system uses stakes inserted into the ground as intermediate securement points, thereby preventing damage to buildings while maintaining securing effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The securement system is divided into separate modular components: ground stakes, cables, and bin attachments. This segmentation allows the stakes to be independently positioned in the ground away from buildings, enabling flexible placement without compromising building integrity while maintaining securement reliability.
2Reliability
If existing securement systems are used to anchor trash bins, then the bins are secured, but the placement locations are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs removable ground stakes and quick-release cable mechanisms that allow dynamic repositioning. Users can easily remove and relocate stakes to different positions in the ground, enabling flexible placement at multiple locations without compromising securing effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The ground stake design is universal and can be installed in various locations on the ground surface. The modular components (stakes, cables, attachments) can be combined in different configurations to secure bins at multiple potential locations, providing adaptability and versatility in placement.
3Reliability
If a securement system is installed to prevent bin movement, then bins are secured during high winds, but the system is complex to install and reposition
Solution Approach 1:
The ground stakes are pre-formed with expansion mechanisms built into their structure. When installed, the stakes automatically expand upon contact with the ground surface, providing immediate secure anchoring without requiring additional concrete work or complex installation procedures, thus maintaining wind resistance while simplifying installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable system includes self-tightening features and quick-release mechanisms that automatically secure the bin when the stake is inserted, eliminating the need for manual tightening or complex assembly steps. The system serves itself by automatically engaging and securing the bin upon installation.
Data Source
AI summary
A stake-cable system for securing wheeled trash bins and lids thereof is provided. The stake-cable system includes a cable connecting an object attachment point associated with the bin or lid and an anchor attachment point affixed to or adjacent to the ground. The stake-cable system also includes quick-release interconnectors between the attachment points and the cable, which may terminate in opposing loops to facilitate such quick-release interconnections.