Insulated drinking vessel with multifunction lid
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional drinking vessels often lack versatility in access options, typically providing only a single mode of access, such as a straw or spout, which limits user convenience and fluid protection during various uses.
Innovation Solution
An insulated drinking vessel equipped with a multifunction lid that includes a first opening for direct sipping, a second opening for a drinking straw, and operable covers for each, allowing for multiple access modes and enhanced fluid retention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single-mode lid is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The lid is designed with multiple openings that can accommodate different access modes (straw opening, sipping opening, sport cap closure), allowing a single lid structure to serve multiple functions and adapt to various user needs and drinking preferences
2Adaptability or versatility
If the lid has multiple openings for different access modes, then the versatility is improved, but the fluid retention capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The lid is segmented into multiple functional zones with separate openings for different access modes, each opening equipped with its own closure mechanism (sport cap for straw opening, flipper for sipping opening), allowing independent control of each access point to maintain fluid containment while providing versatile access options
Solution Approach 2:
The lid incorporates dynamic closure mechanisms (removable sport cap, flipper that moves between open and closed positions) that can adapt their state based on the desired access mode, enabling the lid to transition between different configurations to maintain fluid retention while allowing access when needed
3Temperature
If insulation layers are added, then the thermal insulation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The container employs composite construction with an inner vessel and outer shell separated by insulation material, combining different materials (metal inner vessel, insulating layer, outer shell) to achieve effective thermal insulation while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure
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 multifunction lid provides flexible access options, reduces spillage with a raised edge, and maintains fluid containment, while the insulation minimizes thermal transfer, making it suitable for various environments and uses.
Implementation Method 1
the insulation minimizes thermal transfer
Data Source
AI summary
The present embodiments describe an insulated drinking vessel with a multifunction lid. In an embodiment, the drinking vessel can be configured to receive a multifunction lid. The multifunction lid may, in one embodiment, include an opening for receiving a drinking straw. In an embodiment, the multifunction lid may additionally include an opening for drinking or sipping directly through the lid. In an embodiment, the lid may include an operable cover for covering at least one of the openings in a first position and for allowing access to the fluid through the opening in a second position. In a further embodiment, the lid may include a plurality of operable covers. A first operable cover may be configured for covering the drinking straw opening in a first position and allowing insertion of a straw in a second position. The lid may also include an operable cover for covering the sipping spout in a first position and allowing drinking directly through the spout in a second position.