Extendable Nested-Cylinder Beverage Holder for Multi-Can Insulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current insulated beverage holders fail to meet the needs of holding and insulating multiple drink vessels while allowing easy access and consumption of both beverages, often lacking unity and strength in their configurations.
Innovation Solution
An extendable and retractable insulated beverage holder comprising two interconnected hollow cylinders, allowing for the vertical stacking of one or two beverage cans, with an optional external shell for added insulation and ergonomics, enabling easy switching between single and dual can modes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If a beverage holder is designed to hold multiple drink vessels, then the quantity of beverages held increases, but the device complexity increases and unity is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements nesting by placing an inner hollow cylinder inside an outer hollow cylinder, where the inner cylinder can extend and retract within the outer cylinder. This nested structure allows the device to hold one or two beverage cans vertically stacked while maintaining a unified, integrated design rather than using separate devices.
2Quantity of substance
If the beverage holder is extended to hold two cans, then the quantity of beverages held increases, but the insulation performance may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The nested dual-cylinder structure allows the inner cylinder to extend only when needed for holding two cans. When retracted, the single-cylinder configuration maintains optimal insulation. The nesting enables the device to adapt its insulation envelope to match the actual loading condition.
Solution Approach 2:
The extendable and retractable inner cylinder provides dynamic adaptability. The cylinder can extend to accommodate two cans when needed and retract to maintain better insulation when holding only one can, allowing the insulation performance to dynamically adjust to the operational requirement.
3Device complexity
If a unified beverage holder design is used, then device complexity decreases, but the adaptability to hold different numbers of cans is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The dynamic extendable/retractable inner cylinder allows a single unified device to adapt between holding one can (retracted position) or two cans (extended position). This dynamic mechanism provides versatility without requiring multiple separate devices or complex configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The unified beverage holder design performs multiple functions: it can hold either one beverage can or two vertically stacked cans using the same integrated structure. The extendable inner cylinder enables this multi-functionality while maintaining device unity and avoiding the need for separate specialized holders.
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 device provides efficient insulation and easy access to both beverages, accommodating varying can sizes, and allows for single-handed management, addressing the limitations of existing solutions by offering a versatile and unified solution for holding and consuming multiple drinks.
Implementation Method 1
an outer insulating hollow cylinder with an open top and a closed or partially closed base; and an inner insulating hollow cylinder
Data Source
AI summary
An insulated beverage holder device includes an insulated outer hollow cylinder, the insulated outer hollow cylinder including an open top and a bottom floor; an interior insulating hollow cylinder, the interior insulating hollow cylinder having an open top and an open bottom; and an insulating hollow liner, the insulating liner having an open top and an open bottom. The interior insulating hollow cylinder may be configured to be positioned inside the insulated outer hollow cylinder and attached to the insulated outer hollow cylinder. The insulating hollow liner may be attached to the interior insulating hollow cylinder and the insulating hollow liner to touch a first beverage container.