Insulated Beverage Holder with Rigid Plate for Easy Insertion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing insulated beverage holders either require manual opening for inserting a beverage, making them inconvenient, or are rigid and non-collapsible, limiting portability.
Innovation Solution
A flexible insulated beverage holder with an integrated arcuate plate and handle that allows the holder to open automatically when the plate is attached, enabling easy insertion and portability by collapsing when not in use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If a flexible insulated beverage holder is used, then portability is improved through collapsibility, but ease of operation deteriorates as manual opening is required
Solution Approach 1:
The plate is pre-attached to the flexible insulated beverage holder in a relaxed state, creating a pre-configured structure that automatically opens the holder when engaged. This preliminary arrangement eliminates the need for manual opening operations during use.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated plate and handle structure enables the beverage holder to open and stabilize itself without user intervention. When the plate is attached to the relaxed holder, the geometry automatically creates an open top configuration, allowing the holder to serve itself during beverage insertion.
2Ease of operation
If a rigid insulated beverage holder with integrated handle is used, then ease of operation is improved, but portability deteriorates due to inability to collapse
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a flexible insulated beverage holder made from flexible material that can be collapsed for portability. This flexible shell maintains insulation functionality while enabling compact storage, replacing the rigid structure with a flexible alternative.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention combines flexible insulation material with a rigid plate and handle structure to create a composite system. The flexible holder provides collapsibility and insulation, while the rigid plate provides structural stability and integrated handle functionality, achieving both portability and ease of operation.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the plate is permanently fixed to the beverage holder, then structural stability is improved, but adaptability deteriorates as the handle cannot be removed
Solution Approach 1:
The plate is attached to the flexible insulated beverage holder in a relaxed state, creating a dynamic configuration that adapts to different usage scenarios. The plate remains attached during use for stability but can be removed when not needed, allowing the structure to transition between states based on operational requirements.
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
Facilitates easy and convenient beverage insertion and pouring while maintaining insulation, with enhanced portability as the device can be collapsed for storage.
Implementation Method 1
a flexible insulation material that is attached to a plate
Data Source
AI summary
This device is a flexible insulated beverage holder with a rigid arcuate plate and a rigid handle attached. This device allows a user to hold only the handle and insert a beverage container into the insulated beverage holder. This is achievable because the attached plate forces the insulated beverage holder to provide an expanded opening at its top. As the beverage is inserted into the opening created by the plate the user need only grip the handle as the beverage container is pushed to the bottom of the insulated beverage holder. This device provides the benefits of grasping a sturdy handle, while also providing significant portability with the flexible insulated beverage holder.