Throw Caddy With Tripod Seat and Segmented Gear Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current solutions for transporting sports equipment in field events lack organized storage, ease of carrying over various terrains, and do not provide a seat for athletes to maintain leg strength during long events, potentially causing damage and difficulty in finding items quickly.
Innovation Solution
A throw caddy with a main body, collapsible top portion, removable tripod chair, off-roading wheels, and multiple pockets and compartments designed for specific equipment types, including discus and shot holders, along with adjustable legs and a seat for athletes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional carts and bags are used to transport sports equipment, then the equipment can be transported, but the equipment lacks organized storage and may be damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The caddy is divided into multiple specialized compartments and pockets, each designed to hold specific equipment types (discus, shot, hammer, practice stick, etc.). This segmentation provides organized storage while protecting each item appropriately, resolving the contradiction between equipment protection and organization.
Solution Approach 2:
Different parts of the caddy have specialized features tailored to specific equipment requirements. For example, the discus pocket has a specific shape and opening for discus protection, while the shot pocket accommodates heavier items differently. This local quality approach ensures both protection and organization.
2Loss of time
If traditional carts and bags are used, then equipment can be transported, but it is difficult to find items quickly
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing the storage space into multiple labeled compartments and pockets for different equipment types, athletes can quickly locate and access specific items without searching through a single large bag. This segmentation directly reduces time loss and improves accessibility.
3Duration of action of stationary object
If no seat is provided in the caddy, then the caddy remains simple, but athletes cannot maintain leg strength during long events
Solution Approach 1:
The caddy combines multiple functions into a single device: equipment storage, transportation (wheels), and athlete seating. By merging the seat functionality into the caddy structure, the device provides endurance support without requiring separate equipment, accepting increased complexity for the sake of functional integration.
Solution Approach 2:
The caddy is designed to serve multiple purposes: storing various throwing equipment, providing transportation over terrain, and offering a seat for athletes during warm-ups and waiting periods. This multi-functionality addresses the endurance need while maintaining a single integrated device.
4Quantity of substance
If the caddy is designed for heavy equipment storage, then it can hold all necessary gear, but it becomes difficult to carry over various terrains
Solution Approach 1:
The caddy incorporates wheels with axles that bear the weight of the heavy equipment, effectively counteracting the carrying burden. This allows the caddy to hold substantial equipment capacity while remaining easy to transport over various terrains, as the wheels distribute and reduce the manual lifting requirement.
Data Source
AI summary
A throw caddy with a main body, wherein the main body has a first side surface, a second side surface, a front surface, a back surface, a top surface, and a bottom surface that oppose each other. A collapsible top portion is attached to the top surface of the main body. A removable tripod chair connected to the main body, Wheels rotatably coupled to one or more axles connected to the main body. A plurality of handles are attached to the main body and the removable tripod chair. Discus case pockets attached to the first and second side surfaces of the main body. A notebook pocket is attached to the second side surface of the main body. Adjustable legs located at the bottom surface of the main body. A large, zippered pocket attached to the front surface of the main body contains removable containers for organizing items.