Support system for a linen basket and clothes pins
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for air-drying clothes, such as using clotheslines, are inconvenient for users, especially the elderly, as they require bending to retrieve clothes and pins from a basket and can be cumbersome to sort through a jumbled container of clothespins, posing physical challenges.
Innovation Solution
A support system comprising a flat surface with a tray for storing clothespins, elongated hanger members with pivotally connected hooks, and an adjustable clamping mechanism for securing the system to a vertical post, allowing for easy access and versatile mounting options, including a telescopic post and tripod with wheels.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If clothes are hung on a traditional clothesline from a basket on the ground, then the drying function is achieved, but the user must bend down to retrieve clothes and pins which causes physical discomfort especially for the elderly
Solution Approach 1:
The invention transitions the clothesline system from ground level to vertical suspension at elevated height. The flat surface with basket and clothesline is mounted vertically on a post, allowing users to access clothes and pins at waist or chest level rather than bending to ground level, thus eliminating the harmful physical strain while maintaining the drying function
2Ease of operation
If clothespins are stored in a jumbled container on the ground, then storage is achieved, but sorting through to find an intact and easy-to-grip pin becomes cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The invention segments the clothespin storage by providing a dedicated tray on the flat surface that holds clothespins in an organized manner. Instead of a single jumbled container, the tray provides a structured storage area where pins are arranged and easily accessible, eliminating the need to sort through a chaotic pile and reducing the time required to select a functional clothespin
3Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed clothesline system is installed, then the structure is stable, but it lacks adaptability to different pole shapes and mounting locations
Solution Approach 1:
The invention incorporates a universal clamping mechanism that can adapt to various pole shapes and sizes. The clamp is designed with adjustable features that allow it to securely attach to different types of vertical posts regardless of their dimensions or cross-sectional geometry, making the system versatile and installable in multiple locations without requiring custom mounting solutions for each pole type
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AI summary
The invention includes a support for a linen basket and clothes pins. The present invention provides an innovative support system designed to streamline and enhance the process of air-drying clothes. The system features a flat surface configured to hold a linen basket, along with an integrated tray specifically designed for storing clothespins. Additionally, the invention includes elongated hanger members equipped with clothespins and attached to the underside of the flat surface. These hanger members are pivotally connected, allowing for flexible hanging of smaller items. The system also incorporates a versatile clamping mechanism for secure attachment to various types of vertical posts, including telescopic posts and tripods. The invention offers a user-friendly, adaptable, and efficient solution for air-drying clothes.