Hidden Hinge Container with Segmented Rotating Members
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional compact containers with exposed hinge parts compromise their outer appearance and often have limited rotation due to tight contact between the container body and cover, leading to a complex configuration with increased components.
Innovation Solution
A container design where the hinge part is disposed inside, utilizing a first and second rotating member with guide protrusions and grooves, and magnetic connectors to allow for stable and adjustable rotation without external exposure, enabling a sophisticated outer appearance and reduced component complexity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If the hinge part is disposed inside the container body, then the outer appearance is improved, but the radius of rotation becomes limited due to tight contact between container body and cover
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge part is divided into a first rotating member coupled to the container body and a second rotating member coupled to the cover, with the two members rotatably connected to each other. This segmentation allows each member to rotate independently, enabling the cover to rotate even when the hinge is disposed inside the container body, thus resolving the contradiction between improved outer appearance and limited rotation radius.
2Shape
If the hinge part is disposed inside the container body, then the outer appearance is improved, but the number of components increases causing complex configuration
Solution Approach 1:
The first rotating member and second rotating member are rotatably connected to each other, merging their rotational functions into a single integrated hinge assembly disposed inside the container body. This merging approach achieves the desired hidden hinge configuration while maintaining operational functionality without excessively increasing component complexity.
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 design allows for unhindered rotation of the container body and cover, maintaining a simple outer appearance while minimizing component count and ensuring easy manufacturing, with adjustable rotation radii and angles to prevent contact limitations.
Implementation Method 1
a magnetic connector disposed on one side of the container body and configured to hold the cover and the container body 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.