Adjustable Ring Handle for Universal Beverage Container Compatibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing beverage container handles and holders are not universally compatible with different sizes and shapes, often failing to securely hold non-tapered containers and being inadequate in dynamic applications such as vehicles and boats, with issues of fit, stability, and durability.
Innovation Solution
A beverage holder with an adjustable and rotatable ring that can fit various container diameters and shapes, featuring a strap and yoke mechanism for continuous adjustment and a ratchet system for secure positioning, along with a support lever for non-tapered containers, and a versatile mounting system for easy installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed-size ring is used in the handle, then the handle can securely hold containers of a specific size, but it cannot accommodate containers of different sizes and shapes
Solution Approach 1:
The ring is made adjustable in diameter through a mechanical expansion mechanism that allows it to dynamically change size. The ring includes a plurality of segments that can be expanded or contracted to accommodate different container diameters, transforming a static structure into a dynamic one that adapts to various container sizes and shapes.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a handle is designed for tapered containers, then it can hold tapered containers securely, but it cannot properly hold non-tapered cylindrical containers
Solution Approach 1:
The ring's adjustable diameter allows it to adapt to both tapered and non-tapered container shapes. By expanding or contracting the ring segments, the handle can securely hold containers regardless of whether they are tapered or cylindrical, eliminating the need for shape-specific handle designs.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle system changes the parameter of ring diameter to accommodate different container types. By adjusting the ring diameter parameter, the handle can properly fit both tapered containers (smaller diameter at bottom) and non-tapered cylindrical containers (uniform diameter), providing versatile holding capability.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a handle is made bulky to provide stable support, then it can offer better support but becomes difficult to store when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The ring can be collapsed to a compact size for storage, reducing the volume of the handle when not in use. When needed, the ring can be expanded to provide stable support for the container. This dynamic transformation allows the handle to transition between a compact storage state and a functional stable state.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a handle is designed to fit a specific container size, then it provides a secure fit, but it cannot be used with containers from different manufacturers with varying dimensions
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is designed with a universal ring that can accommodate various container sizes and shapes from different manufacturers. The adjustable ring mechanism allows a single handle design to serve multiple functions across different container types, eliminating the need for manufacturer-specific or size-specific handles.
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AI summary
Systems and methods directed to container support and/or retention include a ring coupled to a handle, the ring defining a container through-hole. The ring is rotatably coupled to the handle and/or the ring is adjustable in its effective diameter. Mounting structure in the form of a cooperative and mating rail and slot combination is provided to secure the handle to a receiver, the receiver being secured to a substrate.