Insulated bottle holder
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for keeping wine and beer bottles cool are either ineffective in maintaining temperature, prone to slipping, or require frequent ice and cleaning, and do not accommodate larger bottle sizes, while also lacking versatility and promotional potential.
Innovation Solution
A bottle holder device with an inner and outer shell forming an air-tight seal, a lid with a compressible seal accommodating various bottle sizes, and features like textured surfaces and removable sleeves for secure grip and temperature retention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If ice buckets are used to cool bottles, then temperature retention is improved, but bottles become slippery and users may drop them
Solution Approach 1:
The cooling function is separated from the gripping surface. The bottle holder uses insulating walls to cool the bottle indirectly while the exterior gripping surface remains dry and non-slippery, eliminating the direct contact between ice/water and the user's hand.
Solution Approach 2:
An insulating wall structure acts as an intermediary between the cooling medium (ice/water in the well) and the bottle exterior. This mediator allows thermal energy transfer to cool the bottle while preventing moisture from reaching the gripping surface.
2Temperature
If stone and ceramic coolers are used, then thermal retention is improved, but they are fragile and require refrigerator space
Solution Approach 1:
The material properties are changed from fragile stone/ceramic to durable plastic or composite materials. The insulating walls maintain thermal retention through their structure and material properties rather than relying on the high thermal mass of stone, eliminating the need for refrigerator storage.
Solution Approach 2:
The bottle holder uses composite construction with insulating walls that may combine different materials (plastic, foam, or other insulating materials) to achieve both thermal retention and mechanical durability, avoiding the fragility of single-material stone or ceramic designs.
3Temperature
If traditional coolers are used, then cooling function is provided, but they do not accommodate larger bottle sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The bottle holder is designed with a universal cooling chamber that can accommodate various bottle sizes including traditional and larger craft beer bottles. The insulating walls and adjustable or flexible sealing mechanisms provide adaptable fit for different bottle dimensions while maintaining the cooling function.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder incorporates dynamic elements such as flexible seals or adjustable components that adapt to different bottle sizes, allowing the same device to effectively cool various bottle types without requiring size-specific designs.
4Temperature
If ice buckets are used, then cooling is achieved, but frequent ice replacement and cleaning are required
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is pre-filled with ice or cooling elements during assembly, and the design allows for extended operation without frequent maintenance. The structured cooling chamber efficiently utilizes the cooling medium to prolong its effectiveness, reducing the frequency of ice replacement and cleaning operations.
5Temperature
If ice buckets are used, then cooling is provided, but water drips over users and table
Solution Approach 1:
The design converts the potential harm of water leakage into a beneficial contained cooling system. The ice well is structured to contain water within the holder, and the insulating walls prevent condensation from forming on the exterior, eliminating dripping while maintaining the cooling function.
Solution Approach 2:
The insulating walls serve as a mediator that prevents moisture generated by the cooling process from reaching the exterior surface, thereby eliminating water dripping onto users and the table while preserving the cooling effect inside the holder.
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 device effectively maintains bottle temperature, prevents slipping, and accommodates different sizes, while allowing for promotional use and easy cleaning.
Implementation Method 1
Gas trapped in said interstitial space contributes to thermal insulator characteristics of said body
Implementation Method 2
said web portion is of sufficient reduced width such that said engaging portion can deflect towards the attachment portion as said neck is received through the aperture of the lid to accommodate said bottle
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AI summary
A bottle holder for various size bottles that is designed to keep the bottle and liquid cool, enable the user to pour from the bottle while the bottle is in the holder, and protect the bottle from breaking in case of accident. The bottle holder includes a body, comprised of an outer shell and an inner shell, as well as a lid that may be attached to the body such as by screwing it on or by friction. The outer shell preferably has one or more features that enable the user to maintain a better grip. The inner shell and lid have different features to hold the bottle securely. Advantageously, the body and lid provides thermal protection.