Foldable Infusion Filter Container for Portable Beverage Brewing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for preparing infusion drinks, such as coffee or tea, are bulky and difficult to carry on the go, requiring multiple utensils and being cumbersome for on-the-go use.
Innovation Solution
A folding boat-shaped container with a filter design that unfolds to fit any drinking vessel diameter, featuring tabs for easy handling and a compact storage form, ensuring aroma protection and easy use with a disposable and recyclable design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If a traditional device for preparing infusion drinks is used, then the preparation function is reliable, but the device is bulky and difficult to carry on the go
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separate functional components: a container for the substance to be infused, a filter element, and a support structure. These segments can be collapsed or folded relative to each other during storage, reducing overall volume and weight while maintaining functionality during use.
Solution Approach 2:
The device transitions from a compact, folded state for portability to an expanded, functional state for beverage preparation. The support structure includes movable elements that can be deployed to create the necessary geometry for filtering, allowing the device to adapt its form based on operational requirements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple utensils are used for preparing infusion drinks, then the preparation quality is improved, but the device complexity and bulk increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple traditional utensils (container, filter, support structure) are merged into a single integrated device. The filter element is incorporated within the container assembly, and the support structure is combined with the container walls, eliminating the need for separate utensils while maintaining the quality of infusion preparation.
Solution Approach 2:
The device performs multiple functions within a single structure: the container holds the substance to be infused, the integrated filter separates the infused liquid, and the support structure provides stability on the drinking vessel rim. This multi-functionality reduces the number of required utensils while maintaining preparation quality.
3Volume of moving object
If the container is folded up for storage, then the volume is reduced, but the space for receiving substance to be filtered is decreased
Solution Approach 1:
The filter element and support structure are nested within or alongside the container walls in the folded state. When deployed, these nested elements expand outward to create the full receiving space for the substance to be filtered, maximizing the substance capacity while minimizing storage volume.
Solution Approach 2:
The device utilizes dimensional transformation by folding the container walls and support structure in a collapsed configuration for storage, then expanding them in three-dimensional space during use. This allows the same material to provide both compact storage and adequate substance receiving space at different operational states.
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 convenient, compact, and hygienic preparation of infusion drinks anywhere, protecting aromas and preventing leakage during storage and transport, with secure positioning on various vessel sizes and easy disposal.
Implementation Method 1
at least one floor area delimiting the space is designed in the sense of a filter
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AI summary
A device for preparing an infusion drink, in particular coffee, tea, cocoa or broth or soup, with a container (1) for at least partially placing on the rim of a drinking vessel (2) and a space (6 ) for receiving a substance (7) to be filtered, wherein at least one bottom area delimiting the space (6) is designed in the sense of a filter (4), is characterized in that the container (1) for storage or storage or for transport, i.e. folded before use in the closed state and for use by opening, unfolding, unfolding, pulling apart or the like the space (6) is enlarged so that the substance (7) is accessible for pouring.