Insulated Beverage Container With Controlled-Pour Spout Adapter
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing drinkware containers lack efficient temperature retention and controlled pouring mechanisms, particularly for hot or cold beverages, as they often rely on basic insulation and lack a practical means for controlled dispensing.
Innovation Solution
An insulating container with a double-wall vacuum construction and a spout adapter system that includes a magnetic cap and docking mechanism, allowing for controlled pouring through a narrower spout opening, along with a grip ring for secure handling, and optional insulation materials like foam to enhance thermal resistance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If basic insulation is used to maintain temperature, then device complexity is reduced, but temperature retention effectiveness is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The container employs a composite insulation structure combining multiple materials and techniques: vacuum insulation in the double-wall construction, foam insulation material in the spout adapter, and thermal break elements. This composite approach achieves superior temperature retention without excessive complexity by integrating different insulation mechanisms
2Manufacturing precision
If a narrow spout opening is used for controlled pouring, then pouring precision is improved, but ease of filling the container is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The opening is segmented into two distinct openings: a first opening for filling and a second opening for pouring. This allows each opening to be optimized for its specific function - the first opening can be larger for easy filling while the second opening is narrower for controlled pouring, eliminating the trade-off between these two operations
Solution Approach 2:
A spout adapter is introduced as an intermediary component that couples to the container. This spout adapter includes a spout with a second opening that is narrower than the first opening, serving as a mediator between the large first opening and the pouring action, enabling controlled pouring while maintaining easy filling capability
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 effectively maintains temperature and allows for precise pouring of beverages, enhancing user convenience and safety by preventing spills and maintaining beverage temperature.
Implementation Method 1
These containers can be formed of a double-wall vacuumed formed construction to provide insulative properties to help maintain the temperature of the liquid within the container
Implementation Method 2
double-wall vacuumed formed construction to provide insulative properties
Implementation Method 3
An insulating container with a double-wall vacuum construction and a spout adapter system that includes a magnetic cap and docking mechanism
Data Source
AI summary
An insulating container can be configured to retain a volume of liquid, and include a canister having a first inner wall having a first end having an opening extending into an internal reservoir, and a second outer wall forming an outer shell. The opening can be sealed by a spout adapter, the spout adapter having an internal passageway extending between the internal reservoir and a spout opening, which may be smaller than the opening of the canister. The spout opening may be sealed with an upper cap that has a magnetic top surface. The upper cap may be selectively coupled to seal the spout opening, or may be magnetically coupled to a magnetic docking surface of a docking structure on the spout adapter.