Funnel Storage Device With Drip Collection Base

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Solution Overview

Problem

Funnels often leave residual liquids that can drip and cause environmental mess and slipping hazards when stored improperly.

Innovation Solution

A funnel storage device comprising a tubular member, a receiving member that tapers to guide liquids inside, and a base that expands to catch and store drips, ensuring stability and hygiene.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the funnel is placed randomly or hung on a wall for storage, then the storage convenience is improved, but liquid spillage and environmental mess occur due to gravity-driven dripping

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage convenienceVSAvoidliquid spillage

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The invention converts the harmful effect of gravity-driven liquid dripping into a beneficial feature by designing a receiving member that intentionally captures and directs the dripping liquid into a collection container. The gravity that causes the problem is now utilized to move liquid from the funnel into the receiving member and ultimately into the collection container, eliminating spillage while maintaining storage convenience.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

Solution Approach 2:

The receiving member acts as an intermediary between the funnel and the collection container. It captures liquid dripping from the funnel, channels it through a guiding structure, and delivers it to the collection container. This intermediary component prevents direct contact between dripping liquid and the surrounding environment, solving the spillage problem while allowing flexible storage positioning.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If the funnel is stored in a position that allows liquid to drip out, then storage flexibility is improved, but slipping hazards and environmental mess are caused

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage flexibilityVSAvoidslipping hazard

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system converts the harmful slipping hazard created by dripping liquid into a beneficial containment feature. The receiving member and collection container work together to capture and contain the liquid that would otherwise create slip hazards, allowing the funnel to be stored in flexible positions without creating safety risks.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

Solution Approach 2:

The storage device is self-contained and automatically manages the liquid containment function. Once the funnel is inserted, the system automatically captures and contains any dripping liquid without requiring external intervention or monitoring, enabling safe and flexible storage positioning.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Object-generated harmful factors

If a funnel storage device is designed to capture liquid, then hygiene and cleanliness are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveenvironmental messVSAvoidstructure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-generated harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention merges multiple functions into a single integrated device: the funnel holder, receiving member, liquid guiding structure, and collection container are combined into one unified assembly. This integration achieves effective liquid capture and containment while avoiding the complexity of multiple separate components and assembly steps.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The tubular member serves multiple functions simultaneously: it holds the funnel during storage, receives dripping liquid through the receiving member, guides the liquid downward, and contains the collected liquid in its lower portion. This multi-functionality achieves comprehensive liquid management without requiring additional separate components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-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

Effectively captures and stores residual liquids from funnels, maintaining cleanliness and safety by preventing drips and ensuring stable storage.

Implementation Method 1

the fluid inside the funnel can gradually drip out due to gravity

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectGravity: Gravitation

Implementation Method 2

a base connected to the second end portion, not in communication with the interior of the tubular member, and expanding in a direction away from the second end portion

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectGravitational stability: Gravitation

Data Source

PatentUS20250074674A1Funnel storage device

Publication Date: 2025.03.06 LIH YANN IND CO LTD

AI summary

A funnel storage device is provided, wherein the funnel storage device includes: a tubular member including a first end portion and a second end portion; a receiving member connected to the first end portion, in communication with an interior of the tubular member, and tapering in a direction toward the first end portion; and a base connected to the second end portion, not in communication with the interior of the tubular member, and expanding in a direction away from the second end portion.