Beverage Container Modular Coupling for Secure Tool Storage Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing beverage containers lack efficient and secure coupling mechanisms to modular storage systems, particularly for tools and tool accessories, leading to potential dislodging during movement.
Innovation Solution
A beverage container with a coupling mechanism that includes a biasing element, such as a gasket or spring, to securely attach to a modular storage unit, utilizing structures like recesses and ribs to maintain coupling during movement, and features like tabs and slots for reversible engagement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a beverage container is attached to a modular storage system, then the container is secured during movement, but the attachment mechanism increases device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling mechanism uses nested structures where the container's coupling component fits within recesses of the storage system, with ribs and tabs nested within corresponding features to create a secure attachment without excessive complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling mechanism is divided into separate functional elements: coupling components on the container, recesses in the storage system, ribs for structural support, and tabs for engagement, allowing each part to be optimized independently
2Reliability
If a secure coupling mechanism is implemented, then the container remains attached during movement, but the ease of operation for attachment and detachment decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling mechanism incorporates spring elements that dynamically adjust to accommodate variations in the storage system surface, maintaining secure attachment while allowing for easy engagement and disengagement through simple pressing or pulling motions
Solution Approach 2:
Spring elements act as intermediaries between the rigid container coupling components and the storage system surface, providing compliance that facilitates easy attachment while maintaining secure connection during use
3Reliability
If a biasing element is added to maintain coupling, then the attachment remains stable during movement, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The spring element automatically adjusts to maintain contact between the coupling components, self-regulating the attachment force without requiring external control mechanisms or additional components
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 solution provides a stable and reliable attachment of beverage containers to modular storage units, preventing dislodging during use, especially in environments like construction sites, while allowing easy detachment when needed.
Implementation Method 1
A beverage container with a coupling mechanism that includes a biasing element, such as a gasket or spring, to securely attach to a modular storage unit
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AI summary
A container, such as a beverage container, is provided. The container includes a ledge surface that projects away from a bottom surface of the container. The ledge surface is configured to interface with ribs projecting over a recess in a unit, such as a tool storage unit.