Stretch Water Bottle Compartment for Bags
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional bags and carrying mechanisms are not configured to accommodate variously shaped and sized beverage containers, leading to hydration issues due to cumbersome carrying, which results in decreased performance and fatigue, especially during exercise.
Innovation Solution
A compartment with a multi-material system featuring a first panel and a second panel that are not secured to each other, allowing independent stretching to create a flexible pocket that can accommodate beverage containers of different shapes and sizes, integrated into bags such as golf bags without additional hardware or closure mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional bags use fixed rigid compartments, then structural stability is maintained, but adaptability to various beverage container shapes and sizes is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The compartment transitions from a static rigid structure to a dynamic flexible structure that can change its shape and volume. The flexible material allows the compartment to adapt its configuration based on the beverage container inserted, while maintaining structural integrity through elastic recovery.
Solution Approach 2:
The compartment is constructed from flexible material that can conform to various shapes. This flexible shell structure replaces rigid walls, enabling the compartment to accommodate different beverage container geometries while maintaining sufficient structural stability through material elasticity.
2Reliability
If additional hardware and closure mechanisms are added to secure containers, then reliability of container securing is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible compartment automatically adapts to secure the beverage container through its elastic properties. When a container is inserted, the flexible material naturally conforms around it and provides securing force through elastic recovery, eliminating the need for separate fastening mechanisms or closure systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention removes unnecessary hardware and closure mechanisms from the compartment design. By extracting these complex elements, the solution achieves container securing through the inherent properties of the flexible material itself, simplifying the overall structure while maintaining reliability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate compartments are used for different containers, then adaptability to various container types is improved, but device complexity and weight increase
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible compartment is designed as a universal structure that can accommodate multiple types of beverage containers within a single compartment space. The material's ability to flex and conform allows one compartment to serve multiple functions, replacing the need for multiple specialized compartments.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention merges the function of multiple potential compartments into a single flexible compartment structure. By combining what would traditionally require separate rigid compartments into one continuous flexible space, the design reduces structural complexity and weight while maintaining adaptability to various container types.
4Ease of operation
If rigid structured compartments are used, then manufacturing precision is easier to achieve, but ease of operation for inserting various containers is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The compartment design transitions from fixed dimensional parameters to variable parameters that can adapt during use. The flexible material allows the compartment dimensions to change dynamically based on the inserted container, simplifying manufacturing by eliminating the need for precise fixed dimensions while improving ease of operation.
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 compartment allows for easy and secure carrying of hydrating beverages by conforming to various container shapes, reducing fatigue and performance issues by keeping the bag aesthetically clean and lightweight, while maintaining flexibility and ease of use.
Implementation Method 1
A compartment with a multi-material system featuring a first panel and a second panel that are not secured to each other, allowing independent stretching
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of a compartment are generally described herein. A compartment for use with a bag wherein the compartment includes a first panel configured to be coupled to the bag. The first panel defines at least a portion of a pocket, has a longitudinal axis, and forms a cutout. The compartment also includes a second panel coupled to the first panel. The second panel covers the cutout, and includes a first material stretchable along a first axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and a second material stretchable along the first axis and a second axis that is parallel to the longitudinal axis. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.