Fermentation Jar Lid With Rotating Indicator And Venting Channels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing Mason jar lids do not provide the most efficient and convenient user experience for fermentation processes, as they lack effective venting mechanisms and user-friendly features for tracking fermentation progress.
Innovation Solution
A two-piece jar lid system comprising an annular component and a circular component, where the circular component can be rotated to align an indicator with indicia on the annular component, and venting channels are included to allow fermentation gases to escape.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a unitary planar lid is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it cannot effectively vent fermentation gases
Solution Approach 1:
The lid is divided into two separate components: a planar lid portion and a ring portion with venting channels. This segmentation allows the lid to maintain structural simplicity while adding gas venting capability through the ring component, resolving the contradiction between manufacturing simplicity and gas venting effectiveness.
2Device complexity
If a unitary planar lid is used, then the device complexity is low, but it lacks user-friendly features for tracking fermentation progress
Solution Approach 1:
The ring portion serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, enables gas venting through channels, and incorporates an indicator mechanism for tracking fermentation progress. This multi-functionality increases ease of operation without significantly increasing overall device complexity.
3Object-generated harmful factors
If venting channels are added to the lid, then gas venting is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The venting function is isolated to a separate ring portion that can be independently manufactured and assembled to the planar lid. This segmentation allows gas venting channels to be added without complicating the entire lid structure, as only the ring portion requires the venting features.
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 two-piece jar lid system facilitates efficient fermentation by allowing gases to vent while providing a user-friendly interface for tracking fermentation progress, enhancing the overall user experience.
Implementation Method 1
Venting channels may also be present in at least one of the components of the jar lid, to permit fermentation gases to vent
Data Source
AI summary
A two-piece mason jar lid is described, with said mason jar lid capable of being secured to a mason jar in the typical manner using a threaded band or ring. The two-piece mason jar lid includes an annular lid component and a circular lid component that can be rotatably disposed within the annular lid component. Indicia and indicators disposed on the annular lid component and circular lid component work in cooperation, such that rotation of the circular lid component causes the indicator to be aligned with the desired indicia, to, for example, indicate a date upon which fermentation within the mason jar may be complete. The annular lid component or circular lid component can also include one or more venting channels to permit venting of fermentation gases, while preventing air from entering the mason jar.