Adjustable Strap-and-Loop Storage Assembly for Easy Item Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage devices, such as backpacks and suitcases, often require users to remove them to access or store items, especially when the items are of varying sizes, leading to inconvenience during extended use.
Innovation Solution
A device with a base, strap, and loop member configuration that allows for secure and adjustable attachment of objects to the storage device, enabling easy access and retrieval without removing the device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If items are placed inside the storage device, then carrying capacity is increased, but accessibility and ease of retrieval deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The storage device is divided into multiple compartments or sections, allowing items to be segmented and placed in different areas. This enables selective access to specific items without requiring removal of the entire storage device, thus maintaining carrying capacity while improving accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
Certain frequently accessed items are extracted from the main storage body and placed in externally accessible pockets or compartments. This allows users to retrieve these items without removing the storage device from their body, resolving the contradiction between carrying capacity and accessibility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the storage device is designed to accommodate various sizes of items, then versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The storage device incorporates adjustable and flexible components such as expandable compartments, adjustable straps, and flexible materials that can adapt to different item sizes. This dynamic design allows the device to accommodate various sizes without requiring multiple fixed-structure configurations, thus maintaining versatility while controlling complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The device utilizes materials and structures whose physical parameters (such as expandability, flexibility, or adjustability) can be changed to accommodate different item sizes. For example, expandable fabric panels or adjustable buckles allow the same structure to fit various dimensions without increasing overall design complexity.
3Reliability
If items are securely fastened to the storage device, then reliability of attachment is improved, but ease of adjustment and access deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening mechanism is designed to be self-adjusting or self-locking, allowing users to easily secure and release items without complex operations. For example, automatic buckles or snap-fasteners provide reliable attachment while requiring minimal effort to adjust or remove, thus maintaining both security and ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening system incorporates dynamic elements that transition between locked and unlocked states easily. Adjustable straps with quick-release mechanisms or magnetic fasteners provide secure attachment when engaged but allow rapid adjustment or removal when needed, balancing reliability with operational ease.
Data Source
AI summary
Assemblies, devices, and methods for storing or securing an object are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a device for securing an object is described. The device can include a surface for supporting an object. The surface can define a width positioned between a first side and a second side. The device can also include a loop member having a first end coupled to the first side, and a strap having a first end coupled to the second side. In some arrangements, at least a portion of the strap can extend through the loop member to couple the strap to the loop member. Additionally, in some arrangements, the strap can be configured to transition between a first configuration, where the strap is fixed in configuration relative to the loop member, and a second configuration, where the strap is adjustable relative to the loop member.