Table leg-mounted handbag hook and methods of use

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing solutions for managing handbags and hats during meals, such as stand-alone purse stands and table hooks, are either costly, cumbersome, or damaging to tables, and fail to adapt to different table designs and sizes.

Innovation Solution

A hook system that attaches to table legs using adjustable cable ties or clamps, allowing for secure and space-efficient hanging of handbags, hats, and other items without damaging the table, and is adaptable to various leg sizes and shapes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a stand-alone purse stand is used, then handbags can be securely held, but it becomes costly and obstructive to patrons and servers

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecure holding of handbagsVSAvoidobstruction to patrons and servers

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The invention extracts the handbag holding function from a separate stand-alone structure and integrates it directly onto the table leg. By attaching hooks to the existing table leg structure, the solution eliminates the need for bulky standalone purse stands while maintaining secure handbag holding capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Ease of operation

If hooks are attached to the table edge, then handbags can be hung, but they may damage the table edge and not work with certain table types

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvehandbag hanging capabilityVSAvoiddamage to table edge

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of attaching hooks to the horizontal table edge (which risks damage and compatibility issues), the invention inverts the attachment location to the vertical table leg. This alternative location avoids edge damage concerns and provides a more universally compatible mounting surface for various table types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

3Strength

If individual hooks are secured to table leg using screws or nails, then hooks are firmly attached, but installation is time-consuming and causes damage

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefirm attachment of hooksVSAvoidinstallation time

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The hooks are pre-assembled with attachment mechanisms (such as straps, clips, or adhesive backing) before installation. This preliminary preparation allows for quick attachment to the table leg without requiring time-consuming screwing or nailing operations, while still achieving firm attachment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

4Object-affected harmful factors

If table leg hooks are used, then handbags can be hung without damaging the table, but the system must adapt to different leg sizes and shapes

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprevention of table damageVSAvoidcompatibility with different leg sizes and shapes

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment mechanism incorporates adjustable elements such as flexible straps, expandable clips, or adhesive surfaces that can accommodate varying leg diameters and shapes. This dynamic adaptability allows the same hook system to be securely installed on different table leg types without causing damage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11457759B2Table leg-mounted handbag hook and methods of use

Publication Date: 2022.10.04 PEPLINSKI JOSEPH E

AI summary

A hook system is described that can attach to the leg of a table and be configured to hold one or more purses, handbags, shopping bags or briefcases. The system is simple, inexpensive and adaptable to fit on legs of different sizes and shapes. The hook system can comprise one or more hook members and one or more adjustable cable ties to hold the hook members in place against a table leg.