Drinkware Accessory Strap
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing drinkware accessories lack the ability to be easily mounted, removed, and personalized, and are not readily manufactured, limiting their functionality and versatility.
Innovation Solution
A drinkware accessory comprising an elastic strap with integrated attachment options, such as eyelet grommets and Velcro, allowing for easy mounting and removal, personalization, and adjustable sizing to fit various drinkware types, while providing secure attachment and protection against twisting or slipping.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing drinkware accessories are used, then basic identification function is provided, but they cannot be easily mounted, removed, or personalized
Solution Approach 1:
The accessory is divided into separate components: a base strap and interchangeable attachments. The strap can be easily mounted or removed from drinkware, while attachments can be swapped to personalize the accessory, resolving both ease of operation and adaptability requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The strap is designed with universal attachment mechanisms (loops, hooks, clips) that can accommodate multiple types of attachments and fit various drinkware types. This multi-functionality enables both easy mounting across different products and personalization through different attachment options
2Ease of manufacture
If existing drinkware accessories are used, then basic identification function is provided, but they are not readily manufactured
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the accessory into a simple strap and separate attachments, each component can be manufactured using basic, readily available materials and processes. The modular design allows standard manufacturing techniques to produce both the base strap and various attachments, maintaining ease of manufacture while enabling personalization
Solution Approach 2:
The strap uses adjustable parameters such as elastic material properties and configurable attachment mechanisms that can be modified through simple manufacturing adjustments rather than complex production processes. This allows versatility to be achieved through parameter variation rather than manufacturing complexity
3Reliability
If the strap is made elastic to firmly attach to drinkware, then secure attachment is achieved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic properties of the strap are achieved by selecting materials with appropriate elastic parameters rather than through complex structural design. By adjusting material elasticity and strap dimensions, secure attachment is obtained while keeping the overall structure simple and easy to manufacture
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enables easy mounting and removal, personalization, and secure attachment to drinkware, enhancing user differentiation and convenience, while being easily manufactured with simple components.
Implementation Method 1
The strap is also characterized in being elastic in order to firmly attach to drinkware
Implementation Method 2
at least one non-skid material on a backside to prevent the strap from sliding on a surface
Data Source
AI summary
The accessory strap is formed of an outer layer of nylon loop fabric and an inner layer of woven polyester elastic fabric with the inner layer having an elastic end section covered with a nylon hook fabric for overlapping the outer layer to form a closed loop about an item of drinkware.