Vegetation Hanger With Undulations To Prevent Sliding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for hanging, transporting, and drying vegetation, such as plants and cannabis, often cause stress and damage due to the need to thread branches individually through plastic netting, leading to difficulties in unloading and handling.
Innovation Solution
A vegetation hanger with an elongated crossbar featuring undulations for secure support and a hanger portion with a slot and aperture for easy handling, preventing sliding and shifting, and a stem to facilitate balanced carrying and efficient loading/unloading.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If vegetation is hung on plastic netting one branch at a time, then the vegetation can be supported during drying, but the process causes stress to the user and damages the vegetation
Solution Approach 1:
The hanger divides the vegetation support function into separate components: the crossbar for hanging, the undulations for securing vegetation, and the stem for structural support. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently without requiring individual threading of branches through netting.
Solution Approach 2:
The undulations act as an intermediary mechanism between the crossbar and the vegetation. Instead of directly threading branches through netting, the undulations provide a secure interface that holds vegetation in place through their wave-like structure, reducing direct manipulation and damage to the plants.
2Reliability
If vegetation is threaded through plastic netting, then the vegetation can be secured for drying, but removal requires careful unthreading one branch at a time
Solution Approach 1:
The hanger design separates the securing function (undulations on crossbar) from the support function (stem and hanger portion). This allows vegetation to be collectively secured to the crossbar and then collectively removed by detaching the entire hanger unit, eliminating the need for individual branch manipulation.
Solution Approach 2:
The undulations are pre-configured on the crossbar to automatically secure vegetation as it is placed on the hanger. The wave-like structure creates natural retention points that hold vegetation in place without requiring threading or additional securing steps, enabling quick loading and uniform removal.
3Duration of action of stationary object
If traditional hanging methods are used, then vegetation can be dried, but the process causes stress to the user and requires careful handling
Solution Approach 1:
The hanger combines multiple functions into a single integrated unit: the crossbar for hanging, the undulations for securing, the stem for structural support, and the hanger portion for attachment to support bars. This consolidation allows users to handle one unified structure rather than manipulating individual branches or netting, significantly reducing user stress and handling complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The undulations automatically secure vegetation through their wave-like structure without requiring user intervention for threading or tying. The hanger portion with its slot and aperture design allows for easy self-service attachment and detachment from support bars, enabling users to quickly load and unload vegetation without complex manipulation.
Data Source
AI summary
A vegetation hanger includes a crossbar and an arm coupled to an end portion of the crossbar. The crossbar defines a plurality of serrations configured to prevent the vegetation from sliding on the crossbar. The arm includes a handle and defines a slot configured for hanging the vegetation on a horizontal support bar.