Insulated multifunctional portable beverage brewing device

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing outdoor coffee makers are inefficient for brewing multiple servings, prone to under or over-extracting coffee, lack durability, and require bulky or fragile components that are difficult to transport and maintain, while also failing to effectively insulate hot or cold beverages.

Innovation Solution

A portable, insulated multifunctional beverage brewing device using a gravity-fed pour over method with a durable removable filter apparatus and insulation chamber, capable of brewing up to a gallon of coffee or tea, and maintaining beverage temperature, featuring a stainless steel exterior and reusable filter for extensive use.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If a gravity fed pour over brewing method is used, then coffee quality is improved through proper extraction, but brewing capacity is limited to small quantities

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebrew extraction qualityVSAvoidbrewing capacity

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The filter apparatus is nested within the interior liner of the vessel, allowing the brewing components to be integrated in a compact configuration that maximizes brewing capacity while maintaining the pour over method

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The device is divided into separable components including a removable filter apparatus, detachable lid, and interior liner that can be cleaned independently, enabling large capacity brewing while maintaining brewing quality through proper component design

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Temperature

If insulation chamber is added to maintain beverage temperature, then beverage temperature control is improved, but device weight and bulk are increased

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebeverage temperature maintenanceVSAvoiddevice weight

Core Design Contradiction:

TemperatureVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The insulation chamber is merged with the vessel structure as an integrated component rather than a separate addition, optimizing the thermal insulation efficiency per unit weight and minimizing overall device bulk while maintaining temperature control

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The insulation chamber utilizes thin-walled construction and efficient thermal barrier materials that provide effective temperature maintenance with minimal added weight and bulk

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

3Ease of operation

If mechanical parts are used in coffee makers, then brewing functionality is achieved, but durability is reduced due to bending and breaking

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebrewing functionalityVSAvoiddurability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The filter apparatus is designed to be self-supporting and self-cleaning through its structure, eliminating the need for complex mechanical components that could fail, while still achieving proper brewing functionality through gravity-fed operation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The filter apparatus uses a disposable or easily replaceable filter medium that does not require durable mechanical construction, improving overall device durability while maintaining brewing functionality

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

4Ease of repair

If removable filter apparatus is used, then cleaning ease is improved, but sealing reliability may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecleaning easeVSAvoidsealing reliability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of repairVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The filter apparatus utilizes composite construction with different materials optimized for their specific functions - one material for filtration and another for sealing, allowing the filter to be removable for cleaning while maintaining reliable sealing during operation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The filter seal is pre-formed and pre-positioned on the filter apparatus, ensuring proper sealing alignment is achieved automatically when the filter is installed, eliminating the need for complex adjustment mechanisms while maintaining sealing reliability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

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

Enables efficient brewing of large quantities of high-quality coffee or tea for various groups, maintains beverage temperature, and is durable and easy to transport, reducing waste and operational complexity.

Implementation Method 1

The insulation chamber surrounds the interior liner for keeping beverages either hot or cold

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThermal insulation: Thermal Insulation

Implementation Method 2

The gravity fed pour over brewing method naturally filters and fully extracts the ground coffee or tea

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectGravity: Gravitation

Data Source

PatentUS10631680B2Insulated multifunctional portable beverage brewing device

Publication Date: 2020.04.28 BIG SPOON PRODIONS

AI summary

One embodiment: A portable insulated beverage brewing device 10 for liquids and gravity fed method for brewing. A device 10, with lid 14 and vessel 12, may house insulation 52A and 52B, liner reservoir 50A and 50B, and filter 28 to brew hot or cold liquids and contain hot or cold liquids for controlled dispensing 26. A large capacity filter 28 secures inside the vessel 12 accepting brew mixtures for gravity fed brewing method.