Capsule Holder Slot Structure for Compact Multi-Position Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing capsule display systems are bulky, difficult to handle, and prone to capsule ejection due to their size and shape, requiring significant space and not allowing for efficient, modular, or multi-position presentation.
Innovation Solution
A presentation device with a first presentation element featuring a flared introduction space and a smaller retaining space, secured to a base via a removable support element, allowing for stable and compact capsule retention and easy handling, using a quick attachment/detachment mechanism for modular and multi-position functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If conventional capsule display systems use multiple rails to accommodate various flavors, then capsule storage capacity is improved, but device size and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The display system is divided into multiple independent presentation elements (first presentation element, second presentation element, etc.), each capable of holding capsules. These segmented elements are arranged vertically on a single base, allowing multiple flavors to be displayed without increasing horizontal footprint, thus resolving the contradiction between storage capacity and space requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from a horizontal arrangement of rails to a vertical arrangement of presentation elements. By utilizing the vertical dimension, the system can accommodate multiple capsule flavors without expanding the horizontal area, effectively resolving the space vs. capacity contradiction.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional display systems use a large number of rails for various flavors, then capsule variety is improved, but ease of handling and placement is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The display system is divided into multiple independent presentation elements (first presentation element, second presentation element, etc.), each capable of holding capsules. These segmented elements are arranged vertically on a single base, allowing multiple flavors to be displayed without increasing horizontal footprint, thus resolving the contradiction between storage capacity and space requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
Each presentation element is designed with a universal structure that can accommodate different capsule types and flavors. The elements can be independently attached or detached from the base, allowing the system to adapt to various capsule varieties while maintaining ease of handling and placement.
3Ease of operation
If conventional rails are used to hold capsules, then capsule presentation is simplified, but capsule retention reliability is worsened due to capsule ejection
Solution Approach 1:
The presentation elements incorporate localized retention features such as lateral edges and retaining spaces that specifically address capsule ejection at critical points. The first retaining slot includes a flared introduction space that guides capsules into a narrower second retaining space, providing localized retention that prevents ejection while maintaining overall presentation simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The presentation element acts as an intermediary between the base and the capsules. It provides a structured interface with retaining slots that securely hold capsules while allowing easy access. The lateral edges and retaining spaces of the presentation element mediate between capsule storage and presentation, preventing ejection during manipulation.
4Stability of the object's composition
If conventional displays require a flat and stable support, then structural stability is improved, but adaptability to different placement surfaces is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The base is designed with a universal structure that can function as a stable support while adapting to various placement surfaces. The base includes a bottom surface for stable placement and a top surface with attachment features for presenting elements. This universal design allows the system to maintain structural stability while being adaptable to different surfaces, resolving the contradiction between stability and adaptability.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a device (1) for presenting at least one capsule, comprising a first presentation element (3) comprising at least a first retaining slot (4) defined by two lateral edges (4A, 4B) which delimit a first space (5) for introducing the said capsule and a second space (6) for retaining the said capsule and of dimensions smaller than those of the first space (5), so that the said capsule is held between the said lateral edges (4A, 4B) of the second space (6), the said device (1) being characterized in that it comprises a support element (9) to which the said first presentation element (3) is removably secured by a quick attachment/detachment means (10), so that the said support element (9) performs a function of holding the said capsule in the said retaining slot (4). Device for presenting capsules.