Wearable Catch Basin for Juggling Practice
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Solution Overview
Problem
Jugglers face challenges in safely and efficiently collecting dropped objects during practice sessions, as existing solutions do not provide a convenient and accessible method for catching and holding items, potentially leading to accidents and lost practice time.
Innovation Solution
A wearable juggling practice tool comprising a catch basin attached via shoulder straps and a waist belt, designed to catch and hold dropped objects in a transparent, oval-shaped container with a concave chute and lip ring, ensuring easy access and visibility to prevent tripping, made from materials like poly(methyl methacrylic) or polycarbonate.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a juggler practices without a catching device, then the practice is simple and unrestricted, but dropped objects cannot be collected safely and practice efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The catching device is divided into separate functional components: a catch basin for collecting objects, shoulder straps for wearing, and a waist belt for securing. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while maintaining overall simplicity and effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The catch basin acts as an intermediary device between the juggler and dropped objects, providing a safe collection point that eliminates the need for complex safety procedures or interruptions during practice.
2Reliability
If a catching device is added to collect dropped objects, then safety is improved, but the device must be worn and attached which adds complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The waist belt and shoulder straps serve multiple functions: they secure the catch basin to the juggler's body, distribute the weight comfortably, and allow for easy adjustment. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components.
Solution Approach 2:
The waist belt and shoulder straps use flexible webbing material that can be adjusted to fit different body types and comfort levels, while maintaining secure attachment. The flexibility allows for easy wear and removal without complex fastening mechanisms.
3Ease of operation
If the catch basin is made opaque, then structural integrity is improved, but visibility of dropped objects is reduced making it harder to access them
Solution Approach 1:
The catch basin is made from transparent or translucent material that allows light to pass through, making dropped objects visible from a distance. This transparency does not compromise structural integrity as the material is designed to be both see-through and sufficiently strong to contain objects.
4Productivity
If the catch basin is positioned far from the juggler, then it can collect more dropped objects, but the objects become harder to access and practice is interrupted longer
Solution Approach 1:
The catch basin is positioned on the juggler's back, utilizing the vertical dimension to place the collection point close to the body while maintaining clearance from the juggling space below. This allows objects to fall into the basin without requiring the juggler to bend down or stop practice.
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AI summary
The juggling practice tool is a device that is designed to collect objects that are dropped in the course of practicing juggling. The juggling practice tool is a catch basin that is worn by the juggler during the practice session. The catch basin is attached to the juggler through the use of a plurality of shoulder straps, a waist belt, and a belt connector. The plurality of shoulder straps and the waist belt hold the catch basin perpendicular to the plane of juggling in such a way that when a juggled object is dropped the catch basin catches and hold the dropped juggled object in a location readily accessible to the juggler. The juggling practice tool comprises a catch basin, a plurality of shoulder straps, a waist belt, and a belt connector.