Container

Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional containers with long ribs for enhancing blending effects in food processors are aesthetically undesirable and difficult to clean, leading to non-uniform agitation and poor mouthfeel of beverages.

Innovation Solution

A container with a blending base featuring slanted, symmetrical turning portions and extended curves on its internal surface, which enhances blending without affecting the container's appearance and simplifies cleaning.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If long ribs are formed on the internal wall of the cup-like member to enhance blending effect, then the blending effect is improved, but the appearance is adversely affected and cleaning becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveblending effectVSAvoidcleaning ease

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces conventional long straight ribs with curved blending bases that have arc-shaped turning portions. The blending base extends along the internal wall surface with multiple turning portions (first, second, third turning portions) that create curved flow paths for the food material. This curvature design maintains the blending enhancement function while eliminating the aesthetic and cleaning problems associated with straight ribs, as the curved surface is smoother and more易于 to clean.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

2Productivity

If long ribs are formed on the internal wall to enhance blending, then blending effect is improved, but the appearance of the container is adversely affected

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveblending effectVSAvoidappearance

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces conventional long straight ribs with curved blending bases that have arc-shaped turning portions. The blending base extends along the internal wall surface with multiple turning portions (first, second, third turning portions) that create curved flow paths for the food material. This curvature design maintains the blending enhancement function while eliminating the aesthetic and cleaning problems associated with straight ribs, as the curved surface is smoother and more易于 to clean.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

3Shape

If conventional cup-like structure is used, then appearance is maintained, but blending effect is insufficient leading to non-uniform agitation

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveappearanceVSAvoidblending effect

Core Design Contradiction:

ShapeVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the internal wall surface into multiple functional zones by creating a blending base with distinct turning portions (first, second, third turning portions) at different locations. Each turning portion creates localized turbulence and flow patterns, ensuring comprehensive mixing throughout the container. This segmentation approach maintains the overall smooth appearance while providing multiple agitation zones for uniform blending.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces conventional long straight ribs with curved blending bases that have arc-shaped turning portions. The blending base extends along the internal wall surface with multiple turning portions (first, second, third turning portions) that create curved flow paths for the food material. This curvature design maintains the blending enhancement function while eliminating the aesthetic and cleaning problems associated with straight ribs, as the curved surface is smoother and more易于 to clean.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

Data Source

PatentUS9756984B2Container

Publication Date: 2017.09.12 LEE IN OK

AI summary

A container includes a blending base, an internal wall surface, and an internal bottom surface. The blending base is formed inside the container, extending upward slantwise from a peripheral edge of the internal bottom surface to the internal wall surface. The blending base includes a plurality of turning portions and extended curves at a top edge thereof. The extended curves are linked with the turning portions and cling to the internal wall surface. Thus, the blending base does not adversely affect the appearance of the container and can enhance the blending effect. In addition, the container can be washed and cleaned easily due to the blending base.