Yard Debris Trash Chute Drum and Bag Holder Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Picking up yard debris is a time-consuming and tedious task due to the heaviness of trash bags filled with debris, making it difficult for users to lift them out of standard trash cans.
Innovation Solution
A yard debris trash chute with a drum and support structure that allows for easy collection and storage of debris in a trash bag without requiring the bag to be lifted out of the trash can, featuring a beveled or flared top end and bag securing devices, along with a bag holder and handle for easy maneuverability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If a standard trash can is used to collect yard debris, then the debris can be contained, but the filled trash bag becomes too heavy to lift out for disposal
Solution Approach 1:
The device separates the collection container (drum) from the disposal action. The drum remains stationary in the trash can while the bag is pulled through it for removal, dividing the lifting task into manageable parts where only the lightweight bag needs to be lifted, not the heavy debris-filled drum
Solution Approach 2:
The drum acts as an intermediary device between the trash can and the bag disposal process. It provides a structured path for the bag to pass through, facilitating easy removal without requiring direct lifting of the heavy filled bag from the confined trash can space
2Volume of stationary object
If the drum is made larger to accommodate more debris, then the collection capacity increases, but the device becomes harder to maneuver
Solution Approach 1:
The device separates the heavy drum (which remains stationary) from the lightweight handle assembly (which is maneuvered). This segmentation allows the drum to be large for maximum capacity while the user only handles the lightweight control components
Solution Approach 2:
The handle is positioned to extend outward from the drum, creating a lever arm that provides mechanical advantage. This dimensional extension allows users to control and maneuver the drum with minimal effort despite its large size and weight
Data Source
AI summary
A device for collecting and storing yard debris prior to disposal may be a yard debris trash chute, wherein the trash chute includes a drum supported by a support structure. The drum may have an open bottom and a beveled or flared top end and may be sized to accommodate insertion of a bag therein. The support structure may include a frame with a bag holder extending therefrom, wherein the bag holder is positioned to support an end of the bag extending outward from the open bottom end of the drum.