Beverage Aerator Integrated in Bottle Neck
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing beverage dispensing systems do not effectively aerate beverages within the bottle before dispensing, requiring external devices for aeration.
Innovation Solution
A beverage package with a bottle and an integrated aerator disposed entirely within the bottle neck, featuring an annular collar with air vent apertures and a tubular passage with an aerating head to mix air with the beverage as it flows out, ensuring aeration without external devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If an aerator is integrated entirely within the bottle neck, then the aeration function is built-in and no external devices are needed, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The aerator is merged with the bottle neck structure, combining the beverage container and aeration device into a single integrated unit. The aerator components (collar, wall with apertures, tubular passage, and aerating head) are positioned within and retained by the bottle neck, eliminating the need for separate external aeration equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The aerator is nested within the bottle neck interior space. The collar fits into the bottle neck, the wall with air vent apertures is positioned within the collar, the tubular passage extends from the wall, and the aerating head is positioned at the end of the passage - creating a nested arrangement that maximizes space utilization.
2Reliability
If the aerator is disposed entirely within the bottle neck spaced from the end surface, then the aeration occurs before dispensing, but the available space for aeration components is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The aerator components are arranged in multiple dimensions within the bottle neck. The collar provides radial extent, the wall with apertures creates radial air intake paths, the tubular passage provides axial flow path, and the aerating head distributes flow radially outward - utilizing three-dimensional space efficiently to achieve effective aeration within limited volume.
3Adaptability or versatility
If air vent apertures are provided in the wall, then air can be mixed with beverage, but the structural integrity of the aerator components may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The wall is designed with localized air vent apertures rather than being uniformly permeable. The apertures are positioned at specific locations in the wall to allow air intake while maintaining structural integrity in other areas. The collar, wall, and passage components work together to distribute stresses and maintain overall structural strength despite the presence of apertures.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The aerator effectively mixes air with the beverage, enhancing its aeration and flow characteristics, allowing for efficient aeration of beverages like wine and beer without the need for external equipment.
Implementation Method 1
an aerator separate from the bottle, extending across the interior of the bottle neck... including an inlet end, an outlet end axially spaced from the inlet end, an outer wall in contact with the interior surface of the bottle neck, and a baffle disposed radially inwardly of the outer wall and axially between the inlet and outlet ends
Implementation Method 2
a baffle disposed radially inwardly of the outer wall and axially between the inlet and outlet ends
Data Source
AI summary
A beverage package includes a bottle including a base, a sidewall extending from the base, a shoulder extending from the sidewall, and a neck extending from the shoulder and including an interior, an interior surface, and a mouth having an end surface. The beverage package also includes an aerator separate from the bottle, extending across the interior of the bottle neck, and disposed entirely within the interior of the neck and spaced axially from the end surface of the bottle neck, and including an inlet end, an outlet end axially spaced from the inlet end, an outer wall in contact with the interior surface of the bottle neck, and a baffle disposed radially inwardly of the outer wall and axially between the inlet and outlet ends.