Cup Handle Design for Inverted Drying and Stirrer Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cups do not efficiently discharge moisture after washing, leading to potential contamination and unsanitary conditions, and they lack a convenient structure for storing a stirring stick, which can cause discomfort and hygiene issues.
Innovation Solution
A cup design featuring a handle part that forms a preset angle with the cup body, allowing it to be spaced from unsanitary surfaces, an extending portion along the bottom circumference to prevent contact, and a connection area for easy handle replacement, along with features like temperature sensing, vibration, sound generation, and light emission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the cup is turned over to discharge moisture, then moisture discharge is improved, but the open side contacts with unsanitary surfaces causing contamination
Solution Approach 1:
The cup structure is segmented by adding a protrusion that extends from the bottom surface, creating a physical separation between the open side and the supporting surface. This segmentation allows the cup to be inverted for drainage while the protrusion prevents the rim from contacting unsanitary surfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The protrusion acts as an intermediary element between the cup body and the supporting surface. It serves as a mediator that enables moisture discharge while simultaneously preventing direct contact between the open side and potentially contaminated surfaces.
2Ease of operation
If the used stick is laid distant from the cup, then comfort is improved, but the beverage on the stick contaminates the surrounding area
Solution Approach 1:
The protrusion serves as an intermediary structure that allows the stirring stick to rest at a distance from the cup body while preventing beverage contamination. It provides a designated area that is both comfortable for the user and hygienic for containing any residual beverage.
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 cup effectively discharges moisture, keeps the stirring stick clean, and provides user feedback through vibration, sound, and light, enhancing hygiene and user experience.
Implementation Method 1
a sensing part provided in an inner surface of the cup body and configured to measure the temperature of the beverage
Implementation Method 2
a vibration part secured to the cup body and configured to vibrate the body part based on the temperature of the beverage
Implementation Method 3
a speaker provided in the outer surface of the cup body and configured to generate a sound based on the temperature of the beverage
Implementation Method 4
a light emitting diode provided in one surface of the handle part and configured to receive the power stored in the storage battery and emit light
Data Source
AI summary
There is disclosed a cup comprising a cup body comprising an opening and provided to contain a beverage; and a handle part provided in an outer surface of the cup body and configured to be holdable by a user, wherein the handle part forms a preset angle with respect to an outer surface of the cup body so that the cup body supported by handle part is spaced from a table surface or floor when the handle part in contact with the table surface or floor, and wherein the length or width at which the handle part is formed is provided in a size such that when the handle part contacts with the table surface or floor, an imaginary normal extending from the table surface or floor to the center of gravity of the cup body to pass through the handle part.