Lid with Remote Activator Lever and Spring Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional lids lack efficient mechanisms for both opening and closing, and do not facilitate the collection of fragrances or aromas effectively.
Innovation Solution
A lid design featuring a button-latch mechanism with a remote activator lever that allows for easy opening and closing, incorporating a pushport and flow stopper to manage fluid flow, and a spring mechanism to maintain the closed position, enabling the collection of fragrances and aromas.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional lid design is used, then the structure is simple, but the opening and closing mechanism is inefficient and requires significant effort
Solution Approach 1:
The lid is divided into functional segments: a remote activator lever for opening, a button-latch mechanism for securing, and a spring mechanism for maintaining the closed position. Each segment performs a specific function, allowing efficient operation without requiring the entire lid structure to be complex.
Solution Approach 2:
A remote activator lever is introduced as an intermediary component that translates user input into the opening action. This lever remotely actuates the latch mechanism, reducing the effort required directly at the latch point and improving overall ease of operation.
2Reliability
If a simple lid design is used, then the manufacturing is easy, but the fragrance collection capability is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The pushport and flow stopper components are nested within the lid structure, with the flow stopper positioned within the pushport. This nested arrangement enables fragrance collection functionality without significantly increasing the overall lid complexity or external dimensions.
Solution Approach 2:
The lid structure integrates multiple functions: the pushport serves both as a structural component and as a fragrance collection chamber, while the flow stopper simultaneously manages fluid flow and contributes to aroma retention. This multi-functionality improves fragrance collection without proportionally increasing complexity.
3Ease of operation
If a button-latch mechanism with remote activator lever is used, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of requiring the user to directly manipulate the latch mechanism, the design inverts the operation by using a remote activator lever that indirectly actuates the latch through mechanical linkage. This inversion reduces the complexity at the interaction point while distributing the mechanical complexity throughout the linkage system.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring mechanism provides self-service by automatically maintaining the closed position and assisting the closing action without requiring additional user input. This self-servicing feature reduces the operational complexity for the user while the spring-latch system handles the securing function autonomously.
4Reliability
If a spring mechanism is used to maintain closed position, then the reliability of closed position is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The spring mechanism acts as a counterweight force that continuously applies pressure to maintain the closed position. This elastic counterforce reliably keeps the lid secured without requiring complex locking mechanisms or additional actuators, as the spring's inherent elasticity provides continuous positional stability.
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 lid design allows for effortless opening and closing with minimal effort, effectively managing fluid flow and fragrance collection, enhancing the user experience by allowing easy access and aroma retention.
Implementation Method 1
incorporating a pushport and flow stopper to manage fluid flow, and a spring mechanism to maintain the closed position
Data Source
AI summary
A lid is disclosed having a spring mechanism that pushes up an activator lever while also lifting up a flow stopper that keeps fluid from the mug and out through the lid. Due to the design of the lid, a mug can be filled without having to remove the lid. Similarly, the user does not have to touch any part of the lid from which water flows. This makes the use of this lid more sanitary.