Cup holder adaptor assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable cup holders lack the ability to stably hold cups, cans, and bottles of various sizes and shapes, especially when combined with small items like coins or candy, and do not provide sufficient storage or adaptability.
Innovation Solution
A cup holder adaptor assembly comprising a portable cup holder and a cup deck that can be removably mounted within the portable cup holder, creating a storage compartment and allowing for the stable reception of a range of cups, cans, and bottles by providing a planar deck surface and adjustable dimensions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a portable cup holder is designed to hold cups, cans, and bottles, then it provides beverage holding capability, but it cannot stably hold various sizes and shapes of containers when combined with small items like coins or candy
Solution Approach 1:
The cup holder is divided into two functional segments: a cup receiving portion for holding beverages and a separate storage compartment for small items like coins and candy. This segmentation allows each portion to be optimized for its specific function, preventing small items from interfering with the stability of beverage containers.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage compartment is nested within the lower section of the cup holder, creating a multi-level structure. The cup deck is removably mounted within the portable cup holder, and the storage compartment is formed between the cup deck and the bottom of the cup holder, allowing small items to be stored without affecting the beverage holding capability.
2Device complexity
If a portable cup holder is designed with fixed dimensions, then it has simple structure, but it cannot adapt to different sizes and shapes of cups, cans, and bottles
Solution Approach 1:
The cup deck is designed to be removably mounted within the portable cup holder, allowing the structure to be dynamically reconfigured. The cup deck can be removed to access the storage compartment or repositioned to accommodate different container sizes, providing adaptability without requiring a completely complex structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The portable cup holder is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a beverage holder and a storage compartment for small items. The lower section can function as either additional beverage storage or as a container for small items, making the device versatile for various uses.
3Ease of manufacture
If a portable cup holder does not include a storage compartment, then it has simpler structure and easier manufacture, but it lacks the ability to hold small items like coins and candy
Solution Approach 1:
The storage compartment is nested within the lower section of the cup holder, utilizing the space between the cup deck and the bottom of the cup holder. This nested design adds storage functionality without requiring a completely separate structure, maintaining manufacturing simplicity while enhancing versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The cup holder is segmented into a upper cup receiving portion and a lower storage compartment. This segmentation allows the storage compartment to be integrated into the existing structure, adding functionality with minimal additional manufacturing complexity.
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AI summary
The invention provides a cup holder adaptor assembly that includes both a portable cup holder and a cup deck. The cup deck is configured to be mounted removably within the portable cup holder, such that when the cup deck is mounted removably within the portable cup holder, a storage compartment is created between the cup deck and a bottom of the portable cup holder.