Detachable Walker Basket with Rear Tray and Dividers
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing detachable walker baskets do not adequately address the varying sizes and shapes of items that users need to access while using a walking aid, compromising accessibility and convenience.
Innovation Solution
A detachable walker basket system featuring a front basket with multiple sides and a bottom, a rear tray hingedly coupled for retracted and deployed states, and a front lip for secure item placement, along with monolithic inserts for stability, folding side supports for compact storage, and external fasteners for easy attachment to walking aids.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a fixed rigid basket structure is used, then structural stability is improved, but adaptability to different item sizes and shapes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The basket is divided into multiple compartments separated by dividers, allowing independent organization of different items. The dividers can be positioned at various locations within the basket to create customized compartment sizes and shapes, enabling the structure to adapt to different item configurations while maintaining overall structural stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The side supports are designed to be foldable, transitioning between extended and retracted positions. This dynamic structure allows the basket to adjust its dimensions and shape according to different storage needs, while the monolithic inserts provide structural stability when the side supports are extended.
2Ease of operation
If a detachable basket design is used, then ease of installation and removal is improved, but structural stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening system uses curved or rounded connection elements that engage with corresponding receptacles on the walker frame. This design provides a secure mechanical interlock that maintains structural stability during use, while still allowing easy attachment and detachment when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The basket combines rigid materials (such as plastic or metal) for the main structure with flexible materials (such as elastic straps or rubber components) for the fastening system. This composite construction enables both secure attachment to the walker and ease of installation/removal, while maintaining structural integrity during operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple compartments and dividers are added, then adaptability to different items is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The dividers are designed with multiple functions: they separate compartments for different items, provide structural support to the basket walls, and can be adjusted to create various compartment configurations. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional components, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity while maintaining high adaptability.
4Volume of moving object
If side supports with folding mechanisms are used, then compact storage capability is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The folding mechanism is integrated directly into the side support structure itself, combining the support function and the folding capability into a single component. This eliminates the need for separate mechanical assemblies, thereby achieving compact storage capability while minimizing the increase in device complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
A detachable walker basket and system is disclosed, designed to enhance mobility and accessibility for users of walking aid devices. The basket includes a front basket with a storage compartment, a rear tray with deployable and retractable states, and a front lip for securing items. The design incorporates structural inserts for stability, folding side supports for compact storage, and multiple fasteners for detachable attachment to various walking aids. The rear tray and front lip allow for convenient access and secure storage, while the fasteners enable compatibility with walkers, rollators, and similar devices. The system is lightweight, user-friendly, and improves independence for individuals by providing a versatile and portable storage solution.