Coconut Water Drainage Device With Threaded Piercing Spout
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for accessing coconut water are inefficient, as they often result in spillage and difficulty in draining the liquid from the coconut, with existing techniques like piercing the 'soft eye' not effectively allowing for easy extraction.
Innovation Solution
A device with a handle, tubular member, and angled distal end with threading and a spout is designed to pierce and secure into the coconut, allowing for easy drainage and resealing, featuring various embodiments with different configurations for enhanced usability and biodegradability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a metallic skewer or nail is used to pierce the soft eye of the coconut, then an opening can be created to access the coconut water, but the coconut water tends to spill and is difficult to drain effectively
Solution Approach 1:
The device segments the drainage function by separating the piercing function (tubular member with pointed distal end) from the drainage function (spout). The tubular member creates the opening while the spout provides a controlled drainage path, preventing the coconut water from spilling during extraction.
Solution Approach 2:
The spout acts as an intermediary element between the coconut interior and the external environment. It provides a controlled interface for coconut water to flow from the coconut through the device into a container, preventing uncontrolled spillage that occurs with direct piercing methods.
2Ease of operation
If a simple piercing method is used, then the device structure remains simple, but the ability to control and direct coconut water drainage is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The device merges multiple functions into a single integrated structure: the handle provides grip, the tubular member with threaded distal end provides piercing and securing capability, and the spout provides controlled drainage. This combination achieves effective drainage control without requiring multiple separate tools or complex mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The tubular member serves multiple functions: it acts as a piercing tool with its pointed distal end, a securing mechanism with its threaded exterior surface, and a structural connector between the handle and spout. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional components while maintaining drainage control capability.
3Ease of operation
If the distal end of the tubular member is pointed to facilitate piercing, then insertion into the coconut is easier, but the structural integrity may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The threaded exterior surface on the distal end of the tubular member performs a preliminary securing action after piercing. The threads engage with the coconut material to lock the device in place, preventing pull-out or structural failure that might occur with a simple pointed design. This preliminary threading action reinforces the structural integrity while maintaining ease of insertion.
Data Source
AI summary
A device from draining coconut water from a coconut has a handle. A tubular member extends down from the handle. A plurality of teeth extends down from a distal end of the tubular member. An end cap member is positioned over the distal end of the tubular member.