Beverage insulator and caddy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing beverage insulators, such as koozies, fail to effectively maintain the temperature of beverages due to moisture issues, slick surfaces, and inadequate insulation, leading to temperature changes and usability problems.
Innovation Solution
A beverage insulator with a hollow main body featuring a helical groove and angled interior surfaces to create air pockets and secure the container, along with a customizable design including a hand grip and lid system, made from durable materials like plastic or metal, which can accommodate various container sizes and provide improved grip and insulation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If a foam or neoprene koozie is used to insulate the beverage container, then thermal insulation is provided, but the material becomes wet and slick, causing it to fall from the user's hand
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a porous material (foam) for thermal insulation but addresses the wetness issue by incorporating drainage holes that allow moisture to escape from the interior cavity, preventing the material from becoming saturated and slick
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the harmful moisture from the system by providing drainage holes that allow water to drain out of the interior cavity, separating the insulation function from the moisture retention problem
2Ease of operation
If a snug fit is provided to secure the beverage container, then the container is held firmly, but the insulating material may become compressed and less effective
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a resilient foam material that dynamically adapts to the container's shape and size, providing a secure fit while maintaining insulation effectiveness through the material's ability to rebound and maintain air pockets
Solution Approach 2:
The patent allows the insulating material to change its density and compression state based on the container's dimensions, optimizing both the secure fit and thermal insulation performance
3Adaptability or versatility
If a universal design is used to accommodate various container sizes, then versatility is improved, but the insulation effectiveness may vary
Solution Approach 1:
The resilient foam material dynamically conforms to different container shapes and sizes, maintaining effective thermal insulation across various container types through its adaptive compression and rebound characteristics
Solution Approach 2:
The insulator is designed as a universal solution that can accommodate multiple container types and sizes while maintaining its primary insulation function through the use of compressible, shape-adaptable material
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 insulator effectively maintains beverage temperature by forming air pockets and securing the container, while being easy to use and customizable, addressing the shortcomings of prior art by providing better grip and durability.
Implementation Method 1
The helical groove is configured to facilitate a formation of one or more air pockets between the bore of the main body and the beverage container when disposed in the main body
Implementation Method 2
The plurality of angled walls is configured to facilitate friction between the major interior surface of the main body and the beverage container where disposed in the main body thereby securing the beverage container within the main body
Implementation Method 3
These sleeves slide over the container to provide an insulating exterior surface, insulating the beverage container from ambient temperature and thus slowing the rate of heat flow between the ambient environment and the beverage and its container
Data Source
AI summary
A beverage insulator has a main body that is configured to receive a beverage container. The main body has a bore with a helical groove formed therein. The helical groove is configured to facilitate a formation of one or more air pockets between the bore of the main body and the beverage container when disposed in the main body. The main body has a major interior surface formed from a plurality of angled walls. The angled walls may facilitate to grip the beverage container when disposed in the main body. A kit for a beverage insulator includes a beverage insulator and a caddy. The beverage insulator has a main body configured to receive a beverage container. The caddy has a holder configured to selectively receive the beverage insulator, and a shelving portion disposed on the holder. The shelving portion is configured to selectively receive a plurality of lids.