Collapsible Beverage Holder Redistributes Weight via Double-Layer Base
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing beverage container holders are either not easily collapsible, making them inconvenient to store, or are inadequately constructed to support the weight of larger containers, leading to stress on hinge connections and potential breakage.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible beverage holder with a reinforced double-layer base panel system that redistributes weight from the base panels to a back panel, allowing it to support larger containers and fold into a compact configuration for easy carrying.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If a beverage holder is designed to support larger containers, then the weight capacity is improved, but the structural complexity increases and hinge connections are more prone to breakage
Solution Approach 1:
The base panel is divided into two separate panels (first base panel and second base panel) that can be independently positioned and secured. This segmentation allows the weight to be distributed across multiple support points rather than concentrated at a single hinge connection, enabling support for larger containers without overloading any single structural element.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from a single-plane base structure to a multi-layer three-dimensional configuration by adding a second base panel above the first base panel. This vertical stacking creates additional support dimensions, distributing the container weight across multiple levels and reducing stress on individual hinge connections while maintaining overall structural integrity.
2Ease of operation
If a beverage holder is designed to be collapsible, then the portability is improved, but the structural integrity when supporting weight may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The base panels are connected through a hinge mechanism that allows the structure to dynamically transition between a collapsed state (for portability) and an extended state (for supporting weight). When extended, the hinge locks or stabilizes to provide rigid support, while when collapsed, it enables compact folding for easy carrying in pockets or purses.
Solution Approach 2:
By segmenting the base into multiple independent panels connected by hinges, the structure achieves collapsibility without sacrificing strength. Each panel can be independently positioned and secured, creating a stable support structure when needed while allowing easy collapse when portability is required, thus resolving the contradiction between structural integrity and portability.
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AI summary
A collapsible beverage container support apparatus including a back panel, a base pivotally connected to the back panel, a clip mechanism for securing the support apparatus to a user's belt or other clothing item, a beverage support bracket for engaging the side walls of a beverage container, and a support arrangement for transferring a portion of the weight of the beverage container away from the base panel.