Container apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing container designs fail to efficiently store and grind solid materials, such as food or spices, while maintaining their whole state until needed, and then transition to a grinding function effectively.
Innovation Solution
A container apparatus comprising a container body and a container lid with multiple operational states, including locked and unlocked positions, allows for the storage of unground materials and features a mechanism where the lid's protrusions can grind materials when detached from the body, enabling the transition from storage to grinding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the container lid is designed with protrusions for grinding functionality, then the versatility of the container is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The container lid is designed to perform multiple functions: it serves as both a closure for storing solid materials and as a grinding device when detached. The protrusions on the lid's inner surface enable grinding functionality, while the lid itself acts as the grinding chamber when separated from the container body, eliminating the need for separate storage and processing devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage function and grinding function are merged into a single container system. The lid contains both the storage capability (when attached to the body) and the grinding mechanism (protrusions on inner surface), allowing the user to transition between storage and grinding modes by simply attaching or detaching the lid.
2Ease of operation
If the lid is made detachable for grinding operation, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability of material containment deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The lid's attachment state is made dynamic rather than fixed. The lid can be attached to the container body for secure material containment during storage, and detached when grinding operation is needed. This dynamic configuration allows the system to adapt its state based on the operational requirement, maintaining both containment reliability and operational ease.
Solution Approach 2:
The container system is segmented into two separable parts: the container body and the lid. The lid can be independently detached from the body, allowing the user to perform grinding operations outside the container body while maintaining material containment when attached. This segmentation enables flexible operation modes.
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
Enables users to maintain solid materials in an unground state until needed and efficiently grind them using the container lid's teeth, ensuring effective particle reduction for culinary use.
Implementation Method 1
the first and second members are rotationally movable relative to each other to cause the plurality of protrusions to grind solid materials located in the second internal cavity
Data Source
AI summary
A container apparatus includes a container body and a container lid. The container body defines a first internal cavity. The container lid is attached to the container body and defines a second internal cavity. The container lid includes protrusions extending within the second internal cavity to grind solid materials.