Bottle Attachment for a Blender
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Solution Overview
Problem
Blender containers are typically designed for specific sizes and shapes, limiting their versatility in accommodating bottles or containers with varying neck diameters, thus restricting their use with a variety of bottles or containers.
Innovation Solution
A bottle blender attachment with a base and drive mechanism, including a blade assembly and adaptable sealing mechanisms that can engage and seal a range of inner diameters, allowing it to fit various bottle openings by adjusting its outer diameter through inflation, compression, or telescoping.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a blender container is designed for a specific size and shape, then it can provide a secure fit and reliable sealing, but it cannot accommodate bottles or containers with varying neck diameters
Solution Approach 1:
The blender attachment is divided into multiple adapter components, each designed to fit specific bottle size ranges. Users can select and attach the appropriate adapter segment based on their bottle requirements, allowing the system to accommodate various bottle diameters without requiring a completely different attachment for each size.
Solution Approach 2:
The blender attachment incorporates a universal base design that can work with multiple bottle sizes through the use of interchangeable adapters. The motor housing and drive mechanism remain consistent across different configurations, while only the adapter portion changes to match different bottle opening diameters, providing multi-functionality without complete redesign.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the sealing mechanism is made adjustable to fit different diameters, then versatility is improved, but the reliability of the seal may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The sealing mechanism utilizes adjustable parameters such as radial expansion capability and axial compression to adapt to different bottle diameters. The sealing element can change its dimensional parameters within certain limits to maintain optimal contact pressure and sealing performance across various bottle sizes while preserving seal reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The sealing mechanism incorporates dynamic elements that allow it to adapt its configuration based on the bottle diameter. The sealing element can dynamically adjust its position, shape, or contact pressure to maintain reliable sealing across different bottle sizes, transitioning between configured states as needed.
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
Enables the blender to operate with a variety of bottles or containers having different neck diameters, enhancing versatility and usability across multiple sizes and shapes.
Implementation Method 1
The first sealing mechanism may be inflated to increase a first outer diameter to a second outer diameter larger than the first outer diameter
Implementation Method 2
The first sealing mechanism may be compressible. In various embodiments, the first sealing mechanism may be axially compressed to increase a first outer diameter to a second outer diameter larger than the first outer diameter
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AI summary
A bottle blender attachment for a blender. The bottle blender attachment may include one or more bottle adapters. The bottle blender attachment may sealingly engage one or more bottles/container. The bottle blender attachment may include one or more sealing mechanisms. The bottle blender attachment may include one or more portions of a blade assembly.