Adjustable Strap Container Holder for Variable-Size Vessel Retention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing container holders fail to provide stable and versatile support for containers of varying sizes and shapes, often leading to spills and damage when containers are knocked over or filled, as they do not securely engage non-uniformly sized containers.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable container holder with a cylindrical structural base and an adjustable strap system that secures containers through slots and a hook-and-loop fastener, allowing for firm grip and portability, enhanced by cushioning material for improved engagement and weight for stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed-size container holder is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it cannot accommodate containers of various sizes and shapes
Solution Approach 1:
The holder employs a resilient member that can dynamically adjust its position and shape to accommodate containers of various sizes. The resilient member is biased by a spring to maintain contact with the container, allowing the holder to adapt to different container dimensions while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder is divided into distinct functional segments: a ring-shaped member for structural support, a resilient member for adaptive engagement, and a spring for providing biasing force. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while contributing to the overall versatility of the holder.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a resilient member is used to engage the container, then the holder can accommodate various container sizes, but the engagement force may be insufficient for firm grip
Solution Approach 1:
The resilient member acts as an intermediary between the spring and the container. The spring provides the biasing force, which is transmitted through the resilient member to engage the container. This intermediary mechanism allows for adjustable engagement force while maintaining adaptability to various container sizes.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder allows for adjustment of the resilient member's position and the spring's compression, enabling changes in engagement force parameters. This adjustability ensures that the holder can provide sufficient grip strength for different container weights and sizes while maintaining versatility.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the holder is designed to be weighted for stability, then the holder resists toppling, but the holder becomes heavier and less portable
Solution Approach 1:
The holder employs a weighted base that acts as a counterweight to prevent toppling. The weight is positioned at the bottom of the holder to lower the center of gravity, providing stability without requiring excessive overall weight. This allows the holder to resist toppling while maintaining reasonable portability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The holder securely grips containers of various sizes and shapes, preventing spills and damage by remaining attached during use, allowing for easy handling and cleaning, and accommodating different container sizes and shapes effectively.
Implementation Method 1
cushioning material lining an inward facing portion of the adjustable strap within the structural base for frictional engagement with a retained container
Data Source
AI summary
An adjustable container holder for holding cups, cans, glasses, bottles, and the like has a structural base with a cylindrical sidewall bearing a slot or slots for an adjustable strap. The strap passes through a slot from the outer side of the base to the inner side, wraps around the inner side and any container placed in the base, and passes through the same slot, or a closely adjacent slot, from the inner side to the outer side of the base where an adjustable attachment secures the strap. With both ends of the strap secured under tension and wrapped around a container, the container of variable size is captured in the structural base along all or a substantial portion of the container periphery.