Water Pipe Container Assembly for Concealed, Portable Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water pipes and accessories lack a compact, portable, and discreet container assembly that can conceal their use, drawing attention in public settings.
Innovation Solution
A container assembly with an upper and lower container, detachable lids, and components like a percolator and bowl that can be quickly assembled and disassembled, allowing for concealment and easy access for use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If water pipe components are stored in a compact container for portability, then the container size is reduced, but the components cannot be easily assembled and disassembled
Solution Approach 1:
The water pipe system is divided into separate components (bowl, neck, percolator, mouthpiece) that can be independently stored in the container and quickly assembled when needed. The container itself is segmented into upper and lower portions with designated storage areas for different components.
Solution Approach 2:
The container design incorporates movable elements such as a slide mechanism that allows the percolator to be easily extracted from its concealed position within the container. The detachable lid and separable container sections enable dynamic reconfiguration for assembly and disassembly operations.
2Difficulty of detecting and measuring
If water pipe components are concealed within a container for discretion, then the visual profile is minimized, but the components become difficult to access
Solution Approach 1:
The percolator is nested within the upper container in a concealed position, hidden within the container structure. The lower container is nested within or attached to the upper container, creating a compact concealed configuration that maintains easy access through the slide mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The slide mechanism acts as an intermediary element that facilitates easy extraction of the percolator from its concealed position within the container, bridging the gap between concealment and accessibility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If water pipe components are stored together in a single container, then portability is improved, but hygiene and cleanliness are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
Different water pipe components are segregated into separate storage areas within the container structure. The upper and lower containers can be separated, and components like the bowl and neck have dedicated storage spaces, preventing cross-contamination while maintaining portability.
Solution Approach 2:
Components are extracted from the container for use and can be easily reinserted. The design allows components to be removed, used, and returned to their designated storage positions, facilitating hygiene maintenance while preserving portability.
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AI summary
A container assembly and method is provided for concealing and storing a water pipe. The container assembly, for example, is generally a cylindrical container comprising an upper container, a middle container, a middle container lid, a lower container, a percolator, an inlet port, a neck, and a bowl. The neck and the bowl are configured to be stored in the lower container. The upper container is configured to contain a grinder. The upper container and lower container are detachably attached to the middle container. The container assembly and method also involves sliding the percolator to and from an extracted position that permits a user to inhale combustible substances, to a concealed position within the middle container.