Collapsible Shot Glass With Hinged Latch Lid
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional collapsible shot glasses lack a secure lid and are not designed for easy portability and machine washability, making them inconvenient for use and storage, especially when compared to existing collapsible travel tumblers and cups.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible shot glass with a tapered body made of elastic material, featuring a hinged lid with a handle and latch system, allowing for secure closure and easy attachment to a key ring, and made from materials suitable for machine washing, enabling secure storage in pockets and varying sizes for alcohol consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a collapsible shot glass is made without a lid, then it can be simpler in structure and easier to manufacture, but it lacks secure closure and is not suitable for portable storage
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separate functional components: a collapsible shot glass body and a detachable lid assembly with handle and latch. This segmentation allows the body to remain simple and collapsible while the lid provides secure closure when attached.
Solution Approach 2:
The lid is designed with a hinge mechanism that allows it to be attached and detached dynamically. The collapsible body can be compressed for storage and expanded for use, while the lid transitions from an attached state (providing closure) to a detached state (allowing collapse).
2Stability of the object's composition
If a collapsible shot glass is made from rigid material, then it maintains structural integrity and shape, but it cannot be collapsed for portable storage
Solution Approach 1:
The shot glass body is constructed from flexible material such as silicone that can be collapsed and compressed. The flexibility allows the structure to be condensed for portability while maintaining integrity when expanded and in use.
Solution Approach 2:
The device combines flexible material for the collapsible body with rigid components for the lid, handle, and latch. This composite approach allows different parts to have the properties needed for their specific functions: flexibility for collapse and rigidity for structural support and secure closure.
3Ease of manufacture
If a collapsible shot glass is made from non-washable material, then it may be simpler to manufacture, but it cannot be machine washed and is harder to clean
Solution Approach 1:
The material selection changes the parameter of washability from non-washable to machine-washable. The flexible body material and lid components are chosen to withstand machine washing temperatures and cycles, enabling easy cleaning without complex manual procedures.
4Device complexity
If a collapsible shot glass lacks a handle and latch, then it is simpler to manufacture, but it cannot be securely attached or carried
Solution Approach 1:
The handle and latch are merged into a single integrated lid assembly. The handle serves dual purposes: attaching to the shot glass body and providing a carrying mechanism. The latch combines with the handle structure to provide secure attachment without requiring separate components.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The collapsible shot glass provides a portable, secure, and washable solution for consuming a defined quantity of alcohol, with the ability to vary size and secure storage in pockets, addressing the limitations of prior art by incorporating a functional lid and machine washability.
Implementation Method 1
it will be made from silicone material or other elastic material, so that it is somewhat flexible
Data Source
AI summary
A shot glass is designed to store a small quantity of a fluid—normally alcohol—for rapid consumption. A collapsible version of a shot glass is intended to be carried in a person's pants or purse easily and effectively. The shot glass should be cleaned periodically and will be made from semi-rigid material and can be hand washed or placed in a dishwasher.