Elastic Stopper Holder for Universal Bottle Neck Attachment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing stopper assemblies require specific bottle adaptations and hinder bottle recycling, as they cannot be easily transferred between different bottles without damaging the neck.

Innovation Solution

A stopper holder device with an elastically deformable base-part, a pivoting latch, and a bracket that supports the stopper, allowing it to be universally applied to various bottle necks without prior configuration, enabling non-destructive assembly and disassembly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If stopper assemblies are made with built-in supports for permanent attachment, then the stopper remains securely related to the bottle, but the bottle neck must be specially adapted and cannot be easily removed for recycling

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepermanent relationship between stopper and bottleVSAvoidbottle neck adaptation and recycling difficulty

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The stopper assembly is divided into separate components: a stopper, a holder device with base-part, latch, and bracket. This segmentation allows the stopper to be removed from the bottle without damaging the neck, enabling recycling while maintaining secure attachment during use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The latch mechanism provides dynamic attachment and release capability. The articulated/pivoting latch can swing between locked and unlocked positions, allowing the stopper to be securely held during use but easily removed when needed for recycling.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If stopper assemblies require specific bottle adaptations, then the stopper can be securely held, but each bottle requires its own custom holder and cannot use stoppers from other bottles

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecure holding of stopperVSAvoidcompatibility across different bottles

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The base-part is designed with universal compatibility to fit various bottle neck configurations without requiring special adaptations. The elastically deformable portion allows the same holder device to be used across different bottle types, enabling interchangeability of stoppers.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The elastically deformable portion of the base-part can change its physical parameters (shape, size) to adapt to different bottle neck dimensions. This elastic deformation allows universal fitting while maintaining secure attachment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If the stopper assembly is permanently attached to the bottle, then the stopper cannot fall out, but removing the stopper for recycling requires breaking the bottle or neck

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestopper retentionVSAvoidrisk of accidental cuts during removal

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The articulated latch provides controlled dynamic attachment that can be safely released. The pivoting mechanism allows the stopper to be removed without forceful breaking, eliminating the risk of accidental cuts while maintaining secure retention during normal use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The latch acts as an intermediary mechanism between the stopper and bottle neck. It provides a safe, controlled release mechanism that mediates between permanent attachment and easy removal, allowing recycling without dangerous bottle breaking.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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

Enables the use of a single stopper on multiple bottles and facilitates recycling by allowing secure attachment and removal without damaging the bottle neck, promoting versatility and sustainability.

Implementation Method 1

an elastically deformable portion that includes means to release it from the neck of a bottle when causing an elastic deformation, or to embrace the elastically deformable portion to the neck of the bottle when not causing the elastic deformation

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElastic deformation: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS11718452B2Stopper holder device for bottles and the like

Publication Date: 2023.08.08 OIOKY DRINKS

AI summary

A stopper holder device for bottles is provided that includes a base-part associated with a bottle neck, a latch articulated in the base-part respect to which can swing, and a bracket which supports the stopper and which is articulated at the latch. The base-part includes an elastically deformable portion with means to release the elastically deformable portion from the bottle neck when causing an elastic deformation on the deformable portion, or to embrace the portion to the neck of the bottle when not causing the elastic deformation, so that the same stopper can be used in different bottles. The base-part also includes first structures, where the latch is articulated, and slots for housing wings of the bracket when the bottle is closed. The bracket includes second structures to which the latch is swingly attached. The latch includes third structures cooperating with the first structures and fourth structures cooperating with the second structures.