Biodegradable Container Reinforcement for Beverage Dispensing Pressure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current biodegradable containers lack the mechanical strength to withstand the pressure of fluid solutions used in beverage dispensing machines, making them unsuitable for single-dose or multi-dose administration of hot or cold beverages.
Innovation Solution
A biodegradable container design featuring a tubular body with reinforcement means, such as biodegradable thread-like elements or gauze, to resist pressure during fluid injection, combined with anti-grease and waterproof treatments, and optional features like filters and end plates for enhanced mechanical strength and functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If biodegradable material is used for the container, then environmental friendliness is improved, but mechanical strength to withstand pressure is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs composite material structures combining biodegradable base materials with reinforcement elements. The container comprises a tubular body made of biodegradable material reinforced with spiral wound biodegradable threads or gauze layers, creating a composite structure that maintains environmental benefits while achieving sufficient mechanical strength to withstand beverage dispensing pressures.
2Strength
If reinforcement means are added to biodegradable container, then mechanical strength is improved, but device complexity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes flexible biodegradable gauze or thin-walled tubular structures reinforced with spiral threads. These flexible reinforcement elements can conform to the container shape and provide strength without requiring complex rigid structures, maintaining relatively simple manufacturing processes while achieving the necessary mechanical properties.
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a biodegradable container (1) for single dose or multi-dose administration of beverages by injecting a fluid solution, under pressure through a preparation, said biodegradable container (1) comprising:a tubular body (2) having a side wall (22), a first opening (40), and a second opening (23), opposite to said first opening (40);a first surface (21) coupled to said tubular body (2) in correspondence of said first opening (40), said tubular body (2) and said first surface (21) forming a chamber for containing said preparation; anda second surface (3) coupled to said tubular body (2) in such a way as to obstruct said second opening (23) and prevent the escape of said preparation,said biodegradable container (1) being characterized by comprising reinforcement means (4, 42, 49) associated with said side wall (22), and configured to oppose resistance to pressure acting on said biodegradable container (1) during the injection of said fluid solution under pressure.