Floating Cooler with Buoyant Body and Waterproof Electronics Storage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing water coolers are not designed to function efficiently while immersed or floating in water, and there is a lack of waterproof solutions for storing electronic devices in aquatic environments.

Innovation Solution

A floating cooler device with a buoyant body made from insulated plastic, equipped with a waterproof compartment for storing valuables and electronic devices, and a solar panel for charging devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If existing water coolers are used, then cooling function is provided, but they cannot float or function efficiently in water

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to float and function in waterVSAvoidfunctional efficiency in aquatic environment

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The cooler's structural parameters are changed by integrating a buoyant chamber that displaces water to provide sufficient buoyant force, allowing the cooler to float stably on water surfaces while maintaining its cooling functionality

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The cooler is designed with multi-functionality to serve both as a cooling device and a floating platform, enabling it to operate efficiently in aquatic environments while providing additional features like waterproof storage and device charging capabilities

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If electronic devices are used near water, then convenience is improved, but risk of water damage increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconvenience of using electronics near waterVSAvoidwater damage risk to electronic devices

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

A waterproof storage compartment acts as an intermediary barrier between the electronic devices and water, providing a protected space that prevents water contact while allowing users to conveniently access and charge their devices near aquatic environments

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If a waterproof compartment is added to the floating cooler, then electronic device storage is enabled, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvewaterproof storage capabilityVSAvoidstructural complexity of cooler

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The cooler is segmented into distinct functional compartments: a buoyant chamber for floating, a cooling chamber for beverages, and a waterproof storage compartment for electronic devices. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while maintaining overall system simplicity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

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 floating cooler device provides an efficient and safe means to keep beverages cold and electronic devices charged while in or near water, overcoming the limitations of existing coolers.

Implementation Method 1

a cooler with a buoyant body

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectBuoyancy: Archimedes' Principle (Buoyancy)

Implementation Method 2

the body is made from an insulated plastic material

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThermal insulation: Thermal Insulation

Implementation Method 3

a solar panel that powers at least one charging port within the waterproof storage area

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectSolar energy conversion: Photovoltaic Effect

Data Source

PatentUS20250146729A1Floating Cooler Device

Publication Date: 2025.05.08 COOPER CEDRIC

AI summary

A floating cooler device is provided. The device is comprised of a cooler with a buoyant body. The device is also comprised of a waterproof storage area to safely store electronic devices and other valuables. In addition, the device may be comprised of a solar panel that powers at least one charging port within the waterproof storage area that can be used to charge electronic devices.