Drink Caddy with Adjustable Straps for Multi-Size Beverage Transport

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing drink carriers fail to securely transport multiple drinks without spilling or falling, especially when drinks do not fit properly within the compartments, due to agitation during transport.

Innovation Solution

A drink caddy with adjustable straps, such as Bungee cords, and multiple compartments to securely hold and stabilize drinks of varying sizes, along with a handle and pocket for additional items, made from reusable and collapsible polyester material.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If drinks are placed in compartments without securing mechanisms, then the carrier structure remains simple, but drinks may spill or fall out during transport due to agitation

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedrink stabilityVSAvoidcarrier structure

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs adjustable elastic straps that can dynamically adapt to different drink sizes and shapes. The straps are sized-adjustable via locking clasps, allowing the same strap to securely hold various drink dimensions while maintaining a relatively simple overall carrier structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If fixed-size compartments are used, then manufacturing is simplified, but drinks of varying sizes cannot be securely held without spilling

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedrink size accommodationVSAvoidcompartment configuration

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The elastic straps provide adaptability to different drink sizes through their stretchable nature and adjustable locking mechanisms. This allows a single compartment design to accommodate various drink dimensions without requiring multiple specialized compartment configurations, balancing versatility with manufacturing simplicity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The strap length and tension parameters can be adjusted to match different drink sizes. The locking clasp mechanism allows the strap to be set at different lengths, enabling the same strap to adapt to various drink dimensions while maintaining secure holding.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If multiple separate securing mechanisms are added to each compartment, then drink security is improved, but the device becomes more complex and harder to operate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedrink securityVSAvoidstrap adjustment

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The elastic nature of the straps provides automatic tensioning and adaptation to drink shapes. The locking clasp mechanism allows for quick adjustment and securing, combining reliable drink security with ease of operation. Users can quickly adjust the strap length and lock it in place without complex mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11445840B1Drink caddy

Publication Date: 2022.09.20 AJS NIFTY PROD LLC

AI summary

A drink caddy comprising a compartment section configured for holding a drink and a size adjustable cord which can be wrapped around the drink, in order to secure the drink within the compartment section and avoid spilling during transport. According to various embodiments, the drink caddy may comprise multiple compartment sections for transporting multiple drinks of varying sizes.