Suspended tissue-box holder assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of a designated and accessible location for tissue storage and disposal in vehicles, leading to driver distraction and clutter, as passengers often scramble to find and dispose of tissues during commutes.
Innovation Solution
A suspended tissue-box holder assembly that can be hung between two adjacent vehicle seats, accommodating different tissue box sizes and including a waste container for easy access and disposal, with customizable ornamental options.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If tissues are stored in glove compartments, sunglasses holders, or cupholders, then tissues are available to passengers, but vehicle interior becomes cluttered and disorganized
Solution Approach 1:
The invention separates tissue storage and waste disposal functions into distinct containers (tissue box and separate waste container) that can be independently positioned and managed, preventing clutter in single storage locations while maintaining organization through functional separation
Solution Approach 2:
The tissue box is suspended from the rearview mirror, utilizing the vertical dimension and unused space in the vehicle interior rather than occupying horizontal space in glove compartments, cupholders, or other traditional storage areas
2Ease of operation
If there is no designated disposal location for used tissues, then storage space is saved, but drivers and passengers face inconvenience and potential distraction
Solution Approach 1:
The invention combines tissue storage and waste disposal functions into a single integrated assembly suspended from the rearview mirror, allowing both functions to be performed at one convenient location without requiring separate storage spaces or disposal locations throughout the vehicle
Solution Approach 2:
The waste container is positioned within easy reach of the driver and passengers, enabling them to dispose of used tissues independently without requiring assistance from other passengers or requiring the driver to divert attention from the road
3Quantity of substance
If passengers scramble to find and distribute tissues during commutes, then tissue availability is maintained, but driver distraction and unsafe driving behavior occur
Solution Approach 1:
By suspending the tissue box from the rearview mirror in the vertical dimension, the invention places tissues within immediate reach of all passengers including the driver, eliminating the need for passengers to reach into other areas of the vehicle or distract the driver to retrieve tissues
Solution Approach 2:
The centrally positioned tissue box serves all passengers equally and simultaneously, providing universal access to tissues without requiring any passenger to act as a distributor or intermediary, thereby eliminating the social coordination that can distract the driver
Data Source
AI summary
A suspended tissue-box holder assembly is an assembly that enables users to suspend a tissue box in an accessible location within a vehicle so that the vehicle occupants can easily retrieve a tissue from the tissue box. The assembly may include a holder cover and a box holder. The box holder is designed to suspend a tissue box from two adjacent objects, such as vehicle seats. The holder cover encloses the box holder and facilitates the attachment of other accessories to the box holder. The box holder includes a holder body, a holder opening, a left suspension strap, and a right suspension strap. The holder body retains the tissue box and the holder opening enables the retrieval of a tissue from the tissue holder being retained within the holder body. The left suspension strap and the right suspension strap enable the suspension of the holder body from two adjacent objects.