Standing Assist Container Assembly with Removable Coupler
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing containers with handles do not provide a means for users to transition from a kneeling position to a standing position while carrying gardening tools.
Innovation Solution
A support system with a handle and a removably coupled container that assists users in standing by allowing them to press downward on the handle against the ground, featuring a rigid frame and a coupler for secure attachment of the container, enabling easy transfer from a kneeling to a standing position.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a container has a handle located within the center of the container, then the container can be easily held and transported, but the container cannot function as a standing aid for users transitioning from kneeling to standing position
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is designed to serve dual functions: it acts as both a gripping element for transporting the container and a standing aid for users transitioning from kneeling to standing position. The handle's extended structure and coupling mechanism enable it to provide mechanical support during the standing transition while still allowing conventional handling operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle is extended in a direction perpendicular to the base of the container, creating a vertical dimension that enables standing aid functionality. This vertical extension allows users to grasp the handle and receive mechanical support during the transition from kneeling to standing, while the handle remains accessible for conventional horizontal gripping and transport operations.
2Ease of operation
If a support system is added to enable standing aid functionality, then users can transition safely from kneeling to standing, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The standing aid support structure is merged with the container handle and coupling mechanism. The support arm is integrated into the handle assembly, and the coupling mechanism serves dual purposes: securing the container to the stand and enabling the standing aid function. This merging reduces the number of separate components and simplifies the overall structure while maintaining the standing aid capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The support system is divided into modular segments: a support arm, a coupling mechanism, and a container attachment point. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and facilitates easy assembly and disassembly, reducing the perceived complexity while maintaining structural integrity and functionality.
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AI summary
A standing assist and container assembly for providing a standing aid includes a support assisting a user position from a kneeling position to a standing position when a hand of the user presses downwardly on the support against a ground surface. A container is removably coupled to the support and encloses a receiving space. The container removably contains gardening articles within the receiving space. A coupler releasably fastens the support to the container.