A shaker bottle comprising a container for storing a powder supplement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shaker bottles are bulky, pose hygiene risks due to multiple parts, and inefficient in mixing powder supplements with liquids, making them inconvenient for active individuals who need a compact, functional, and hygienic solution for mixing supplements on-the-go.
Innovation Solution
A foldable shaker bottle design with a container integrated into the lid, featuring a button-activated release mechanism that serves as a stirring device, allowing for secure transport and easy mixing of powder supplements with liquids, while maintaining a compact form factor.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If separate containers and mixing devices are used for powder supplements, then mixing functionality is improved, but device complexity and bulkiness increase
Solution Approach 1:
The container for powder supplement is integrated with the lid assembly, combining storage and mixing functions into a single component. The container wall itself serves as the mixing element when shaken, eliminating the need for separate mixing devices such as wires, balls, or springs that are attached to ordinary water bottles.
Solution Approach 2:
The lid assembly serves multiple functions: it seals the vessel, stores the powder supplement in the integrated container, and provides mixing capability through the container's design. The container can also be removed independently for refilling, providing versatility in usage scenarios.
2Ease of operation
If multiple separate parts are used in shaker bottles, then mixing capability is enhanced, but hygiene is compromised due to contamination risk
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating the powder container directly into the lid assembly, the invention reduces the number of separate parts that need to be assembled and disassembled. This minimizes exposure of internal components to external contamination during transportation and handling, while still providing effective mixing capability through the container's design.
3Quantity of substance
If compartments are attached to the bottom of the vessel for storing powder, then powder storage is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to removal requirement
Solution Approach 1:
The lid assembly is designed as a separable component that can be detached from the vessel. The container for powder supplement is integrated with the lid, allowing the entire lid assembly to be removed for easy access to the powder. This segmentation provides both secure storage during use and easy accessibility when needed.
4Volume of moving object
If a foldable vessel design is used, then portability is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The vessel is designed with foldable walls that can transition between an expanded configuration for mixing and a collapsed configuration for compact storage. The lid assembly with the integrated container maintains its structural integrity during folding, allowing the overall volume to be reduced significantly while preserving functionality.
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 foldable design allows for space-efficient transport and easy handling, ensures secure storage of supplements during movement, and effectively mixes powder with liquids using the container as a stirring device, enhancing convenience and hygiene.
Implementation Method 1
the container serves as a stirring device in the unfolded state of the shaker bottle
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AI summary
A shaker bottle (10, 20) comprises a vessel (11) for retaining a liquid volume, a lid (12) for closing said vessel (11), a container (31) for storing a powder supplement, and an accessory compartment (16) for storing valuables. The container (31) is releasable arranged to means (40) fixed to a lower surface (41) of the lid (12). The vessel (11) is foldable for providing a folded state of the shaker bottle (10, 20) during transportation. The container (31) is received by the bottom (17) of the vessel (11) in the folded state, and thus the release of the container (31) is locked. In an unfolded state the container (31) is released for supply of the powder supplement to the liquid in the vessel (11), while the container (31) is serving as a stirring device. A method for use of the shaker bottle (10, 20) is provided for securing a safe storing of powder supplements during transportation and for improving the functionality of a shaker bottle (10, 20) for every user with an active lifestyle.