Vase Retainer with Securing Ring for Flexible Stem Arrangement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current floral arrangement vases lack a replaceable and adjustable retaining mechanism that allows for flexible stem placement and secure positioning during arrangement and delivery, as existing solutions are either too rigid or do not accommodate different angles.

Innovation Solution

A display assembly device featuring a securing ring within the vase, a removable retainer with hexagonal apertures, and a pin base at the bottom to stabilize stems, allowing for adjustable and secure stem placement and easy removal.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a rigid plastic cap type grid is used to retain stems, then the grid structure is stable and easy to manufacture, but the designer cannot make insertions at different angles and the grid is too rigid

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to make insertions at different anglesVSAvoidrigidity of grid structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The grid is divided into multiple removable individual cells rather than a single rigid structure. Each cell can be independently inserted and removed, allowing flexible stem placement at different angles while maintaining structural integrity through the modular design

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The grid structure transitions from a fixed rigid state to a dynamic configurable state. The removable cells allow the grid to be adjusted, reconfigured, or removed as needed, providing adaptability for different floral arrangement requirements while maintaining stability when assembled

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If floral adhesive tape is used to secure the grid to the vase, then the grid is held in place during arrangement and delivery, but the grid cannot be easily replaced or adjusted

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurity of grid positioningVSAvoidease of grid replacement

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The grid system is segmented into removable individual cells that can be easily detached and replaced without requiring adhesive removal. The cells are designed to be secured to the vase in a way that allows for simple replacement while maintaining secure positioning during use

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The individual grid cells are designed as inexpensive, replaceable components that can be easily discarded and replaced when needed, eliminating the need for complex adhesive removal processes and allowing for quick grid changes

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Data Source

PatentUS11653776B2Vase with retainer mounted on securing ring

Publication Date: 2023.05.23 WOODS IP HLDG LLC

AI summary

A display vase adapted to hold a variety of longitudinal stems or sticks, the vase including a retainer mountable within the transparent vase that can hold a multitude of display items. The retainer may sit on a shelf or retaining ring inside the vase. The retainer may include an array of hexagonally shaped cells that may interlock with a lower level of interlocking cells. Also included is a method of arranging and displaying stemmed items in a vase. A retainer is set in a vase and stems are secured therethrough, preferably into a frog apparatus at bottom of vase.