Handled holder for cups, containers, and the like
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cup holders lack adjustability and stability, making it difficult to comfortably carry cups and containers of varying sizes and shapes without risking spills or discomfort.
Innovation Solution
A cup holder design featuring an expandable sleeve and an adjustable handle with perforated elements that allow for customizable loop configuration, providing improved stability and comfort during carrying by allowing users to tailor the handle's size and shape to their preference.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional fixed cup holders are used, then manufacturing is simple, but adaptability to different cup sizes and shapes is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The cup holder incorporates an adjustable handle with perforated elements that allow the loop configuration to be dynamically modified by the user. The handle can be repositioned along the sleeve at different locations to accommodate various cup sizes and shapes, transforming a static structure into an adaptable one without requiring complex mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle is divided into segments with perforated elements at specific intervals, allowing it to be separated and repositioned relative to the sleeve. This segmentation enables the handle to be adjusted to different positions to fit different cup dimensions while maintaining structural integrity through the perforated design.
2Ease of operation
If conventional non-adjustable handles are used, then device complexity is low, but ease of operation and comfort are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The handle transitions from a fixed configuration to an adjustable one through perforated elements that allow repositioning. Users can easily modify the loop size and shape by moving the handle along the sleeve, improving carrying comfort for different hand sizes and cup weights without requiring complex adjustment mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The perforated elements are designed to be easily torn or separated by hand, allowing users to self-adjust the handle configuration without tools or complex mechanisms. The design enables intuitive user interaction where the perforations guide the adjustment process while maintaining structural integrity when assembled.
3Adaptability or versatility
If fixed loop configuration is used, then manufacturing precision requirements are low, but adaptability to user preferences is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is segmented with multiple perforated elements positioned at predetermined intervals along the sleeve. These perforations are manufactured at specific locations to provide discrete adjustment positions, balancing manufacturing precision requirements with user adaptability needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The perforated elements enable dynamic reconfiguration of the loop by allowing the handle to be positioned at multiple predetermined locations along the sleeve. This provides adaptability while maintaining reasonable manufacturing precision through standardized perforation patterns.
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AI summary
A cup holder that includes a sleeve, which is expandable from a flat position to an open position, in which the sleeve is configured to receive a cup; and a handle having first and second ends coupled to the sleeve to form a loop, wherein at least one perforation associated with at least one of the first and second ends of the handle provides for adjustability of the loop relative to the sleeve.