Container and method of forming a container
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional drinkware containers lack efficient mechanisms for controlled pouring and re-sealing, especially when transitioning between different containers, which can lead to spills and loss of temperature insulation.
Innovation Solution
An insulating container design featuring a spout adapter with a magnetic cap and docking system, along with a threaded coupling mechanism, allows for controlled pouring and re-sealing, maintaining temperature insulation through a vacuum-sealed double-wall structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional container opening is used, then liquid can be easily accessed, but controlled pouring is difficult and spills occur
Solution Approach 1:
The opening adapter creates a localized controlled pouring environment at the container opening by providing a spout with a narrowed aperture. This allows the bulk of the container to maintain its original simple cylindrical shape while the local opening area provides controlled pouring functionality through the spout geometry and cap mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The opening adapter acts as an intermediary device between the container and the pouring target. It includes a spout that directs liquid flow and a cap that can be positioned to control the pouring action, mediating the transfer of liquid from the container to reduce spills.
2Ease of operation
If the container opening is opened for pouring, then liquid can be transferred, but temperature insulation is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The cap is designed to be dynamically positionable - it can be removed completely for full opening access, partially positioned to cover only the spout aperture for controlled pouring, or fully replaced to seal the opening adapter to the container. This dynamic positioning allows the user to maintain temperature insulation by keeping the cap in place during non-pouring periods while enabling liquid transfer when needed.
3Ease of operation
If a spout adapter is added for controlled pouring, then pouring control is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The opening adapter merges multiple functions into a single integrated component: it provides the spout for controlled pouring, the cap for sealing and pouring control, and the threaded coupling mechanism for attachment to the container. This consolidation reduces the number of separate parts compared to having separate spout, cap, and coupling mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The opening adapter serves multiple functions simultaneously: it creates a controlled pouring spout, provides a sealable cap mechanism, enables attachment to various container openings through threaded coupling, and maintains the ability to be completely removed if needed. This multi-functionality reduces the need for multiple separate devices.
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 controlled pouring and re-sealing of liquids while maintaining temperature insulation, reducing spills and preserving the thermal properties of the contents.
Implementation Method 1
a canister with a first inner wall having a first end with an opening extending into an internal reservoir for receiving liquid... formed of a double-wall vacuumed formed construction to provide insulative properties
Implementation Method 2
An insulating container design featuring a spout adapter with a magnetic cap and docking system
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 a spout channel extending between the internal reservoir and a spout opening, smaller than the opening of the canister. The spout opening may be sealed with a cap having a magnetic top surface, and the spout adapter may be further removably coupled to a lid that may be used as a cup into which a volume of the liquid can be poured.