Segregated Umbrella Case with Drainage Compartment

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing umbrella storage solutions fail to effectively separate water from the umbrella, leading to moisture accumulation and potential damage.

Innovation Solution

A fluid-impermeable, segregated umbrella case comprising a collection structure, storage structure, superior structure, connecting ring, and lid structure, which allows water to drain from the umbrella into a separate compartment, keeping the umbrella dry.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If water is allowed to drain from the umbrella, then the umbrella can be stored after use, but water accumulates in the storage space causing damage

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveumbrella storage protectionVSAvoidwater damage to umbrella

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The case is divided into two separate compartments: a first compartment for storing the umbrella and a second compartment for collecting drainage water. This segmentation prevents water from contacting the stored umbrella, solving the problem of water damage while maintaining the ability to store the umbrella after use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If a segregated structure is used to separate water from the umbrella, then water damage is prevented, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvewater separation effectivenessVSAvoidcase structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The case is divided into two separate compartments: a first compartment for storing the umbrella and a second compartment for collecting drainage water. This segmentation prevents water from contacting the stored umbrella, solving the problem of water damage while maintaining the ability to store the umbrella after use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The case structure serves multiple functions: it stores the umbrella, collects drainage water, and provides a unified protective enclosure. The integrated design combines storage and drainage functions into a single device, reducing overall system complexity despite the internal segmentation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If a fluid impermeable structure is used to keep the umbrella dry, then the umbrella remains protected, but water cannot drain effectively

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveumbrella dryness protectionVSAvoidmoisture accumulation

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The case is divided into two separate compartments: a first compartment for storing the umbrella and a second compartment for collecting drainage water. This segmentation prevents water from contacting the stored umbrella, solving the problem of water damage while maintaining the ability to store the umbrella after use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A drainage mechanism acts as an intermediary between the umbrella and the water collection compartment, allowing controlled water transfer while maintaining separation. This enables effective drainage while preventing direct contact between water and the stored umbrella.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution ensures the umbrella remains dry by separating water from the umbrella, preventing damage and making the umbrella case a practical and efficient storage solution.

Implementation Method 1

The umbrella case stores a wet umbrella in a first segregated space such that any water adhering to the umbrella drains off of the umbrella into a second segregated space

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectGravity: Gravitation

Data Source

PatentUS10986905B1Umbrella case

Publication Date: 2021.04.27 JANCZEWSKI ZAIDA

AI summary

The umbrella case is configured for use with an umbrella. The umbrella case is a container that is sized to receive the umbrella. The umbrella case is a fluid impermeable structure. The umbrella case is a segregated structure. The umbrella case stores a wet umbrella in a first segregated space such that any water adhering to the umbrella drains off of the umbrella into a second segregated space such that the water is separated from the umbrella. The umbrella case comprises a collection structure, a storage structure, a superior structure, a connecting ring, and a lid structure. The collection structure removably attaches to the storage structure. The superior structure removably attaches to the storage structure. The connecting ring removably attaches the lid structure to the superior structure.