Hidden Hinge Container with Dual Rotating Members
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional compact containers with exposed hinge parts compromise their outer appearance and often have limited hinge rotation due to tight contact between the container body and cover, leading to increased complexity and component count.
Innovation Solution
A container design where the hinge part is internally disposed, utilizing a dual rotating member system with guide protrusions and grooves to allow for stable and adjustable rotation without external exposure, incorporating magnetic members for coupling, and a detachable inner container for enhanced usability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If the hinge part is disposed inside the container body and outer cover, then the outer appearance is improved, but the radius of rotation becomes limited due to tight contact
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge part is divided into two separate rotating members: a first rotating member coupled to the container body and a second rotating member coupled to the outer cover. These members are disposed at different locations and can rotate independently, allowing the hinge mechanism to be hidden while maintaining adequate rotation radius by distributing the rotational components throughout the container structure rather than confining them to a single tight space.
2Shape
If the hinge part is disposed inside the container, then the outer appearance is improved, but the number of components increases causing complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The first and second rotating members are rotatably coupled to each other, merging their functions into a unified hinge mechanism. This coupling allows the two members to work together as an integrated system that achieves the dual goals of hiding the hinge mechanism while maintaining rotation capability, rather than treating them as separate, independently complex components.
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 solution provides a sophisticated outer appearance, stable and adjustable rotation of the cover and body, reduced component complexity, and easy maintenance by hiding the hinge and locking mechanisms, while allowing for varied rotation radii and easy detachment of inner containers.
Implementation Method 1
a first magnetic member may be disposed on one side of the container body, and a second magnetic member may be disposed on one side of the outer cover, and through a magnetic force between the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member, the outer cover and the container body may be coupled to each other
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a container including: a container body for accommodating a content therein; an outer cover rotating with respect to the container body to open and close the container body; and a hinge part for rotatably coupling the container body and the outer cover to each other, wherein the hinge part may include: a first rotating member having one side rotatably coupled to the container body and another side coupled to the outer cover; and a second rotating member having one side rotatably coupled to the outer container and another side coupled to the container body.