Cup and Container Tray With Clamp Slits for Stable Conveyance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cup and container carriers are costly, complex to manufacture, occupy large volumes, and require separate carriers for beverages and desserts, making them inconvenient and expensive.
Innovation Solution
A tray with a body part and fastening units that accommodate cups and containers, featuring a slit or clamp-shaped fastening portions and optional fixation bars, allowing for stable conveyance without manufacturing processes and reducing material usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a box type or tray type structure with glue or adhesive is used, then the cup carrier and tray can hold multiple cups, but the manufacturing process becomes complicated and manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The tray is divided into a body part and separate fastening units. The fastening units are positioned on one side of the body part and can be independently manufactured and then assembled, simplifying the overall manufacturing process while maintaining the holding capability for multiple cups and containers
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a simple, disposable tray structure made from cost-effective materials that can be produced through straightforward processes. The fastening units use simple clamp-shaped slits or cutting lines rather than expensive adhesives or complex mechanisms, aligning with the disposable nature of take-out containers
2Reliability
If a box type or tray type structure with glue or adhesive is used, then the cup carrier and tray can hold multiple cups, but the manufacturing cost becomes large
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the tray into a body part and separate fastening units, the patent enables simplified production methods. The fastening units with clamp-shaped slits can be die-cut from flat sheets without requiring adhesive application equipment or complex assembly machinery, significantly reducing manufacturing costs while maintaining effective cup holding capability
Solution Approach 2:
The design prioritizes cost-effectiveness for disposable use by eliminating expensive materials like adhesives and complex fastening mechanisms. The clamp-shaped slits provide sufficient holding power for single-use take-out containers at minimal material and manufacturing cost
3Reliability
If a box type or tray type structure is used, then the cup carrier and tray can hold multiple cups, but the volume of finished product becomes large
Solution Approach 1:
The separation of fastening units from the main body allows for more efficient space utilization. The fastening units are positioned only on one side of the tray rather than forming a complete box structure, reducing overall volume while maintaining the ability to securely hold multiple cups and containers
Solution Approach 2:
The tray body can accommodate both cups and food containers in its spacious interior, eliminating the need for separate carriers. This multi-functional design reduces the total volume of packaging materials needed while maintaining adequate holding capability for various take-out items
4Adaptability or versatility
If separate cup carriers and trays are used for beverages and desserts, then each item can be properly contained, but the structure becomes complicated and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The tray is designed as a universal container with a spacious body that can accommodate both beverage cups and food containers simultaneously. The fastening units on one side provide secure attachment for various items, eliminating the need for separate specialized carriers for different food types and simplifying the overall structure
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the functions of separate beverage carriers and food containers into a single integrated tray structure. The body part provides space for both liquid and solid food items, while the fastening units secure various components together, reducing structural complexity and the number of separate components needed
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention is to provide a tray for conveying a cup and a container, which is coupled to a cup holder and is capable of stably conveying multiple cups and containers in a simple structure by effectively preventing a motion of the cup, and may include: a body part having a space accommodating at least one of a cup or a food; and at least one fastening unit positioned on one side of the body part and into which a protrusion of an external member (a cup and a container) is inserted and coupled into, and the fastening portion has a slit or a cutting line having a clamp shape.