Steamer stand system and method of use

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional steamers are cumbersome and time-consuming to use, requiring users to manually manipulate clothing and steam nozzles, and often lack a stable structure for hanging, making it difficult to effectively remove wrinkles without carrying a bulky device.

Innovation Solution

A steamer stand system with adjustable telescoping members that compact for portability, featuring a center shaft with interlocking sections, a base with pivotable legs, and a horizontal rod with telescoping capabilities, allowing for secure and adjustable positioning of clothing for efficient steaming.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a conventional steamer is used, then steam generation capability is provided, but the device is bulky and difficult to maneuver

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of maneuveringVSAvoidbulkiness of steamer body

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The steamer system is divided into separate components: a handheld steaming device and a stationary stand with clothing support. The steaming unit can be moved independently to apply steam, while the clothing remains stationary on the stand, eliminating the need to maneuver a bulky entire-device structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Productivity

If manual manipulation of clothing and nozzle is required, then steaming can be performed, but the process is time-consuming and arduous

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesteaming efficiencyVSAvoidtime required for steaming process

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The clothing is positioned on the stand structure which holds it in place and presents it to the steam source. The system essentially serves itself by having the clothing support structure do the work of positioning and holding the garment, reducing the manual effort and time required by the user.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The clothing is pre-positioned on the stand structure before steaming begins. The stand is configured to hold the clothing in an optimal position for steaming, so that when the steam is applied, no additional manipulation is needed during the steaming process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of operation

If no hanging structure is provided, then the steamer can be simple in design, but the user must hold the hanger while steaming

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of useVSAvoidstructural complexity of stand

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention combines the clothing support function with the steaming system by integrating a stand structure that includes both the clothing holder and the steam generation/delivery components. This merged structure eliminates the need for separate hanger-holding operations while maintaining operational simplicity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS10986949B1Steamer stand system and method of use

Publication Date: 2021.04.27 WILBURN ROBERT D

AI summary

A steamer stand includes a telescoping vertical shaft extending from a first end to a second end; a foldable tripod stand removably attached to the first end adjustably attached to the telescoping vertical shaft; a telescoping horizontal rod removably attached to the telescoping vertical shaft, the telescoping horizontal rod with a first section having a first knob and a second section having a second knob; a hanger removably attached to the second end of the telescoping vertical shaft; a vertical extension secured to the telescoping vertical shaft.