Container Lid Acting as Angled Stand for Aerosol Component Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing containers for transporting aerosol provision systems and their components are difficult to open and do not provide easy access to the contents, and they may damage the objects during transit due to inadequate holding mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A container with a lid that is moveable between a closed position and an open supporting position, where the lid acts as a stand to orient the base and contents at an angle, and is secured by an elasticated material for easy opening and secure closure, allowing for easy access and protection of the objects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the container uses a traditional lid closure mechanism, then the container provides secure closure, but the container is difficult to open and objects are difficult to access
Solution Approach 1:
The lid is designed to be moveable between different positions (closed, open supporting, open non-supporting) rather than being fixed. This dynamic design allows the lid to transition smoothly between states, making opening easier while maintaining secure closure when closed. The elasticated material further enhances this by providing dynamic tension to hold the lid in the closed position.
2Ease of operation
If the container uses a simple lid design, then the container is easy to manufacture, but the container does not provide easy access to objects when open
Solution Approach 1:
The lid serves multiple functions: it acts as a closure when closed, provides support when in the open supporting position, and allows easy access when in the open non-supporting position. This multi-functionality is achieved without significantly increasing complexity, as the lid is essentially a single piece that pivots at different angles.
Solution Approach 2:
The lid is designed to operate in multiple angular dimensions relative to the base, not just a simple open/closed binary state. By allowing the lid to rest at different angles (supporting position with the base at an angle, or fully open), the design adds dimensional flexibility that improves object accessibility without requiring complex mechanisms.
3Reliability
If the container does not have a holding mechanism, then the container is simple in design, but the objects may be damaged during transit
Solution Approach 1:
The base is divided into distinct recesses that are shaped to fit specific objects (main body and cartridge). This segmentation provides customized holding areas for each object type, protecting them during transit without requiring a complex overall mechanism. Each recess acts as an independent protective compartment.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The container provides secure storage and easy access to aerosol provision system components, preventing damage during transit by allowing the lid to act as a stand and using elasticated material for secure closure, enhancing user convenience and protection.
Implementation Method 1
The container comprises a securing means in the form of an elasticated material, secured to the container, which is configured to grip a portion of the lid between the elasticated material and the base when the lid is in the first position
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AI summary
A container (10) comprising a base (12) defining a recess (14) for storing at least one object (100), and a lid (16) moveable between a first position in which the recess (14) is covered by the lid (16) and a second position in which the recess (14) is exposed for allowing the object (100) to be removed from the recess (14), wherein the second position the lid (16) is configured to act as a stand on which the base (12) is supported. The lid (16) may comprise a supporting portion (22) which is configured, when supported on a horizontal surface (200) when the lid (16) is in the second position, to orientate the container (10) such that the recess (14) is exposed at an angle of between 30 degrees and 60 degrees with respect to the horizontal.