Coconut water removal device and method therefor

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for accessing and draining coconut water from coconuts are inefficient, often resulting in spills and difficulty in extracting the liquid due to the coconut water adhering to the shell.

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 a spout for pouring and a mechanism to remove debris.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a skewer or nail is used to pierce the coconut and drain the water, then the coconut water can be accessed, but the coconut water adheres to the shell and spills instead of draining properly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of coconut water drainageVSAvoidreliability of spill-free drainage

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The device divides the drainage function into multiple components: a tubular member for insertion, a spout for controlled pouring, and an internal channel system. This segmentation allows the coconut water to be channeled through a defined path rather than freely flowing, preventing adhesion to the shell and spills.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The tubular member acts as an intermediary between the coconut interior and the external environment. It provides a controlled interface for water extraction, mediating the flow between the coconut shell and the spout to ensure smooth, spill-free drainage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If traditional piercing methods are used, then the coconut can be opened, but the process is difficult and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvespeed of coconut openingVSAvoidease of coconut water access

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The device performs preliminary piercing action through its angled distal end designed to easily penetrate the coconut shell. The threading mechanism is pre-configured to engage with the shell, allowing rapid insertion and secure attachment before drainage begins.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The device incorporates a threading mechanism that rotates to secure itself into the coconut shell. This dynamic engagement process allows the device to quickly attach and stabilize, enabling fast coconut opening followed by controlled water access.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Ease of operation

If the coconut water is drained using a skewer, then the water can be removed, but the coconut cannot be easily resealed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of coconut resealingVSAvoidreliability of seal integrity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The tubular member is designed to be inserted into the coconut opening, with the spout extending outward. This nested configuration allows the device to fit within the coconut structure while maintaining external access, enabling easy removal and resealing of the coconut after water drainage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Data Source

PatentUS10609939B2Coconut water removal device and method therefor

Publication Date: 2020.04.07 MONARCH MEDIA LLC

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.