Adjustable Cooler Stand for Ground-Level Drink Dispensing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional portable liquid coolers require manual lifting to dispense liquids when placed on the ground or elevated surfaces, making it inconvenient for multiple users to access drinks without compromising transportation and usability.
Innovation Solution
An integrated adjustable height stand that transitions from a lower position for transportation to an upper position for drink dispensing, allowing for easy access to the spigot without needing to lift the cooler, featuring telescoping arms and a foothold for user assistance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the cooler is placed on the ground for easy transportation, then portability is improved, but drink dispensing becomes difficult as users cannot access the spigot
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is designed with telescoping arms that can dynamically adjust between a retracted position for transportation and an extended position for drink dispensing. This dynamic structure allows the stand to adapt its height and configuration based on the operational mode, resolving the contradiction between easy access during dispensing and compact form during transportation.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand is divided into multiple telescoping segments that can extend and retract independently. This segmentation allows the structure to achieve the necessary extended height for dispensing while maintaining a compact profile for transportation, effectively separating the functional requirements of the two operational states.
2Ease of operation
If the cooler is lifted to enable drink dispensing, then access to the spigot is improved, but physical strain increases for users
Solution Approach 1:
The extended stand acts as an intermediary structure that raises the cooler to an accessible height without requiring users to lift the heavy cooler itself. The stand mediates between the ground-level transportation position and the elevated dispensing position, providing height adjustment while the cooler remains stationary, thus eliminating the need for users to exert force to lift the cooler.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand structure counteracts the weight of the cooler by providing mechanical support at an elevated position. Instead of users directly lifting the cooler against gravity, the stand bears the weight and positions the cooler at the appropriate height for dispensing, reducing the physical effort required from users.
3Ease of operation
If a regular stand is used to elevate the cooler, then drink dispensing is facilitated, but transportation and overall usability are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is designed with multi-functionality to serve both transportation and dispensing needs. The telescoping arms can be retracted to create a compact configuration for transportation and extended to provide elevated access for dispensing. This universal design eliminates the need for separate transportation and dispensing equipment, maintaining adaptability across different usage scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The dynamic telescoping mechanism allows the stand to transition between compact and extended states, providing adaptability for both transportation and dispensing operations. This dynamic adjustment capability ensures the device can accommodate different operational requirements without compromising either transportation convenience or dispensing accessibility.
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AI summary
The invention discloses a carrier stand for a sports cooler having a travel closed position on a taller dispensing position. The stand can be integrated or removable from the cooler.