Standing hook

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional standing hooks are prone to breakage or deformation when supporting heavier objects due to the weakness of their long, narrow vertical members.

Innovation Solution

A standing hook design featuring a substantially hollow upright member with a cap to prevent water ingress, a rigid support member, and a solid hook portion, which includes structural portions for enhanced strength and stability, allowing secure insertion into the ground and support for hanging objects.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If a long, narrow vertical member is used in a traditional standing hook, then the appearance of a traditional standing hook is maintained, but the strength and durability are insufficient when supporting heavier objects

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovestrengthVSAvoidstructure

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The standing hook is divided into multiple components: a hollow upright member for strength, a cap for protection, and a separate support member for additional structural reinforcement. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall simplicity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The invention combines a hollow upright member (which provides strength-to-weight ratio) with a solid support member (which provides additional structural reinforcement). This composite structure achieves superior strength compared to traditional solid or hollow designs alone, while maintaining aesthetic appeal.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If a hollow upright member is used, then strength and corrosion resistance are improved, but water ingress may occur without proper sealing

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecorrosion resistanceVSAvoidwater ingress

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

A cap is introduced as an intermediary component that seals the open end of the hollow upright member. This cap prevents water and other harmful substances from entering the hollow interior, thereby protecting the structural integrity and preventing corrosion while maintaining the hollow design's advantages.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Strength

If a solid hook portion is used, then strength for supporting objects is improved, but weight increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovestrengthVSAvoidweight

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The design applies solid construction only to the hook portion where strength is critical for supporting objects, while the main upright member remains hollow to minimize weight. This local differentiation of material density optimizes the strength-to-weight ratio by placing material only where structurally necessary.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS11168833B2Standing hook

Publication Date: 2021.11.09 PEAK INNOVATIONS INC

AI summary

A standing hook comprises a substantially hollow upright member, a cap, a support member, and a hook portion. The upright member comprises first and second ends, with the second end being configured to be inserted into the ground. The cap is attached to, and covers, the first end. The support member is rigidly attached to the upright member between the first and second ends. The hook portion extends from the upright member and comprises one or more structural portions. At least one of the structural portions comprises a hook for supporting one or more objects. The hook portion is substantially solid.